AP 645: How can I prevent my “Mad Mom” side coming out at bedtime with my kids? || Coaching Call with Melissa

About Progress

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Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 18 November 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Ever feel like you're running on empty by the time bedtime rolls around? You're not alone! Join me in a heartfelt conversation with Melissa, a devoted homeschooling mom of four, as we tackle this all-too-familiar problem. We discuss the immense responsibilities Melissa faces and how these shape her daily routine, plus how she strives to balance her desire for efficiency with her deep commitment to connecting with her children. Together, we brainstorm practical strategies to transform her evenings into moments of intentional connection without sacrificing much-needed self-care. Make sure to listen to the whole episode, this candid and relatable coaching session might just provide the right advice to help you navigate your own parenting challenges. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Favorite Things 8 Year Giveaway! Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Waitlist Full Show Notes This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PROGRESS and get on your way to being your best self; and by LMNT, get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Progress; and by AirDoctor, use code MONICA for up to $300 off air purifiers; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Nipment out to get bin bags?
0:01.2	We've got some.
0:02.8	Well, I better take the dog out.
0:04.4	We don't have a dog.
0:05.5	Okay, okay.
0:06.5	The double big Mac is back at McDonald's.
0:09.0	Right, get the keys.
0:10.4	The double Big Mac and double Big Mac with bacon are here for a limited time.
0:13.9	Don't miss it.
0:15.8	Available until the 19th of November.
0:17.4	Serves after 11 a.m. subject to availability.
0:19.1	Participating restaurants only.
0:27.5	Hi, I'm Monica Packer, and you're listening to About Progress, where we are about progress made practical.
0:30.9	You know how some people are just blessed with kids that sleep well?
0:36.4	This has not been our experience as parents. None of our infants
0:40.6	magically slept well, and that translated to as the kids grew, there were always sleep challenges.
0:47.8	But our fourth kid was a whole other level of sleep challenge. From newborn to now, our almost seven-year-old has tested
0:57.6	every limit we've ever had when it comes to bedtime. From getting out of bed dozens of times
1:04.6	at night to talking, talking, talking, keeping his bunkmate and brother up too. When I say he has pushed us to our wits
1:13.6	end, I assure you, it's true. The thing is, bed time is a challenge for most parents, especially when
1:21.2	your kids are young and need you. But also, from what I've heard, especially when your kids are
1:26.2	older and they need you too.
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