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Family Rules Cheat Sheet

There are a bajillion potential limits to consider when parenting a strong-willed child. Setting too many rules creates more opportunities for conflict. Meanwhile, shying away from structure can be a form of neglect. Feel like you can’t win? I’ve got you!

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The Feeling Wheel

Ready to become a safer space for your child big feelings? Start by becoming a safe space for yourself.

If you didn’t have practice growing up naming and welcoming your emotions, here is a Feelings Wheel and Emoji chart to guide and measure your progress.

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Help the Teacher

As a Mom of a Spicy One™, you deserve an extra dose of support when your child is navigating new classrooms, teachers, and expectations.

​Our young kids need us to champion them to their teachers while they are learning to advocate for themselves. It helps if we can get really clear on their strengths and challenges.

​Here’s a form I created to help you warn…er, equip your child’s teacher to best support them.

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Toys for Teens

We all want to help our young adults be creators rather than consumers.

That means we, the parents, must invest in age-appropriate options to entice them off screens.

Download my list of engaging "toys" that inspire developmental play rather than passive entertainment.

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Repair

Ready to learn how to repair things after you mess up?

Every parent gets overwhelmed and does things they regret.

Your willingness to take responsibility for your mistake is the secret ingredient to creating a safe relationship with your child.

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Finding Your Calm

Calm is within your reach.

Learn 3 quick strategies to help you find your calm in the chaotic parenting moments that usually make you want to scream or shut down.

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Boundaries

Ready to set some healthy boundaries with your extended family?

I've got scripts for you...carefully chosen words for teaching folks to respect your child's body, eating habits, and mental health.

This holiday season, use these 10 scripts to calmly and warmly set the boundary that feels most important to you.

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Mary Van Geffen Mary Van Geffen

Family Culture

Bring intention and unity to your family!

This guide will help you co-create the values that will support your family with successful problem-solving, healthy communication, and joyful shared activities.

May this resource help you articulate what matters most!

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