Parenting is more than managing behaviors or getting through the day—it’s a profound invitation to heal. In this episode, I'm explaining the cyclical process of healing through the lens of parenting, guiding you through three core stages: awareness, healing, and transformation.

You’ll learn:

• What real awareness looks like (and how it often shows up through our children)

• What the “work” of healing really involves—from nervous system regulation to parts work and inner child care

• How transformation unfolds in everyday parenting moments

• Why this process is not a luxury, but a necessity for raising emotionally healthy, connected children

This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear, and it’s not about perfection—it’s about presence, growth, and choice.

Whether you’re in the thick of awareness, navigating the messy middle of healing, or beginning to taste the fruits of transformation, this episode will meet you where you are—and offer tools, insight, and encouragement for the road ahead.

♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney

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This week, I'm sitting down with Rachel - a real client and parent! She shares her journey through the messy, transformative work of healing — and what it really looks like to grow alongside your child.

You’ll hear about:

• What led her to seek support in the first place

• How coaching is shifting her patterns and perspective

• The impact of this inner work on her relationship with her children, partner, and self

• The myths she is learning to release — especially around being the “good parent”

• And the honest, vulnerable moments that are changing everything!

Whether you're deep in your own healing, feeling stuck in survival mode, or just curious about what parent coaching can really offer, this episode is a window into what’s possible when we stop trying to be perfect… and start getting real.

This is a real, raw, honest conversation (the audio isn't great - sorry about that!), and one I know will leave you feeling hopeful in the power this work can have in your life.

To access the workbooks that Rachel is referencing, please visit www.theparentinglab.org

♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney

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In this episode of The Parenting Lab, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most damaging — and invisible — beliefs so many of us carry: the myth of the “good parent.”

We’ll explore where this ideal comes from, how it quietly impacts our self-worth, our relationships, and our mental health — and most importantly, how we can begin to let it go.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough… if you’re tired of performing, comparing, or second-guessing yourself… this episode is for you.

We’ll talk about what it means to trade perfection for presence, and performance for connection — and I’ll share 5 powerful strategies to help you shift the story, redefine success, and start parenting from a place of honesty, compassion, and growth.

Because you don’t need to be a “good parent” — you just need to be a real one.

♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney

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We often hear about breaking generational cycles — but what if the real power lies not in what we leave behind, but in what we build? In this episode, we explore the shift from being a cycle-breaker to becoming a cycle-maker: someone who creates new legacies with intention, love, and vision.

Join me as we talk about releasing the past with gratitude, embracing the power of creation, and planting seeds for a future our children will thrive in. If you’re ready to stop focusing on what you’re undoing and start celebrating what you’re building — this episode is for you!

♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney

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Ever feel like you're talking, but no one’s really listening? Or like every conversation with your child turns into a power struggle, a meltdown, or just... silence?

In this episode of The Parenting Lab Podcast, I’m giving you a crash-course in how to have empowered conversations—the kind that build connection, not conflict. These are the conversations where your child feels seen, heard, and safe to be their full self—and where you feel respected and understood, too.

We’ll unpack what empowered communication actually means, what blocks us from having it, and why it’s so essential in our relationships with our kids. We’ll also explore how our own upbringing and beliefs about emotions may be getting in the way of the connection we’re craving.

Whether you're parenting toddlers or teens, this episode will give you fresh tools and gentle perspective shifts to help you speak with your children, not at them.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What an empowered conversation is—and why it’s often the missing link in parent-child communication
• The most common blocks that prevent us from truly connecting through conversation (hint: it's not just what we say, but how we listen)
• How our beliefs about emotions, and our past experiences of being unheard, shape the way we communicate with our kids
• The difference between listening to fix and listening to understand
• Why feelings are messengers—and how to uncover the need underneath the emotion
• How to make compassionate, clear requests instead of harsh commands or vague complaints

Whether you’re dealing with morning meltdowns, teen shut-downs, or just trying to have more meaningful moments with your child, this episode is a must-listen for any parent who wants to raise emotionally aware, connected kids.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to create empowered conversations that bring you and your child closer—one moment, one word, one choice at a time.

♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney

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Click HERE for Lab Two: Finding Patterns in Parenting

Click HERE for Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg

Are "rules," "limits," and "boundaries" all the same? (Spoiler: they’re not!) In this episode of The Parenting Lab Podcast, we break down the subtle but crucial differences between these three pillars of effective parenting—and how understanding them can transform the way you show up for your kids.

You'll learn:

• ✅ The clear distinctions between rules, limits, and boundaries

• 🧠 Why confusing them leads to frustration and power struggles

• 🛠️ Real-life examples that bring these concepts to life (bedtime, homework, sibling conflicts & more)

• 💡 5 practical steps to create rules, limits, and boundaries that align with your core parenting values

Whether you're trying to set firmer expectations, reduce meltdowns, or just want more peace at home, this episode offers actionable insights you can start using today. Tune in to create a home where structure and connection go hand in hand.

♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney

Link to Values Mini-Lab

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Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be a day of unmet expectations. In this episode, we’re flipping the script and focusing on what you need as a mother — emotionally, practically, and spiritually. If Mother’s Day has ever left you feeling a little empty, this episode is your guide to reclaiming it with purpose and peace.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to clearly communicate your needs to your partner and kids — and why that matters.
• Why it’s okay (and powerful) to make Mother's Day about you.
• How to reflect on your influence as a mother and the legacy you're building.
• Simple ways to reconnect with the joy of motherhood — in general and with each child individually.
• A mindset shift that helps you focus more on the love you give, not just the love you get.

As we approach Mother's Day, I hope you can embrace these small shifts in perspective, so that you can enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling day with your family - regardless of what they do for you.

Thank you for the work you are doing to mother your children with love, healing, and intention - you are building a lasting legacy!

Happy Mother's Day!

♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney

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In this week’s episode of Parenting Lab, I'm walking down memory lane to when my kids were just 5 and 8. It was a time when life felt like a constant juggling act. It was exhausting, overwhelming, and honestly, I questioned if I was doing any of it right.

But in the middle of that chaos, something beautiful and totally unplanned happened: Chicken Nugget Night. What started as a last-minute attempt to keep the kids happy while I crammed to meet college deadlines turned into a weekly tradition that lasted for years—and became one of my kids’ fondest childhood memories.

At the time, I felt like the worst mom—stressed, tired, glued to my laptop, and not “present” in the way I wanted to be. But years later, when my kids talked about those nights, all they remembered was the fun, the comfort, and the love. They didn’t remember me being distracted. They remembered that we were together.

Here's what I hope you'll take away this week:

1. It’s okay to be in a season where you can’t do it all.Maybe you’re working, studying, co-parenting, healing, or just trying to stay afloat. It’s okay if you’re not showing up perfectly—what matters is that you show up.

2. Your kids don’t need big gestures—they need your presence.Even when you feel like you’re not doing enough, your love and effort are more than enough. The little things are the big things.

3. Guilt is a heavy load to carry—but your kids likely remember things differently.Where I saw failure, my kids saw magic. And that realization helped me heal a part of myself that had carried doubt for so long.

4. You can create connection in the middle of chaos.
   Chicken Nugget Night wasn’t fancy or planned—it was just a small moment of intention in a busy life. That’s what made it special.

• I hope this little window into our family can inspire you to find new ways to connect with your kids - even simple ones!

  
  

  ♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney

  
  

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