Is it an excuse, or is it legit? Both! Families desperately need parents to give to themselves, but so many things get in the way. Why might you miss out on what would be transformative or even life-saving for you? Lack of child care? Finances? Busy-ness? Guilt? Mistrust that others can take care of things? They're all real concerns...and they're all surmountable if we refuse to be stopped. On the podcast this week, I got to talk to two incredible moms, KB and Melissa, about their experience deciding to care for themselves and coming to the Fall Retreat 4 years in a row! What almost stopped them? What was the retreat like, and what did it give them? What can we learn from moms like these, who understand deeply the value of giving to themselves? My favorite quote from BOTH of these rockstars: "It is hard, but it's worth it." Early Bird pricing is in effect until June 1, and I am here to help you make this happen for yourself. Learn about the retreat here: https://www.annkaplanparentcoach.com/fallretreat
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Doubling Down, Leveling Up
It gets worse before it gets better. Have you ever heard this expression? It might sound cynical, but it's really true and I help clients go through this hard truth with their kids all the time. If you've ever implemented a new parenting skill with your kid and watched their behavior go straight into the toilet, this week's episode of Confessions Of A Parent Coach is for you! The truth is that when we only make change after we've fought it tooth and nail. We double down before we level up, every time. Listen in to learn why this happens, how to notice it in your kiddo, and what to do when you see it go down! Ready to get support navigating your own family's 'double down' chapter? Set up a free Discovery Call and share your goals for growth, parenting and self discovery with me. I can't wait to hear it all! https://calendly.com/annkaplan/discoverycall
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A New Level of Closeness - The Enneagram in Partnership
Does your partner seem totally crazy sometimes? This week, you get to hear my hubby Mike describe my behavior as totally insane, not once, but multiple times :) Mike (Type 2) and I recorded an episode to describe what it's like to have the Enneagram in your marriage. How do a 1 and a 2 gel, and where do we clash? How do we use the Enneagram to navigate those rocky moments and reach a new level of understanding and compassion for each other and our growth journeys? Listen in to find out! On April 26, I'm leading an in-person mini-retreat here in Denver: The Living Enneagram - Your Personal Roadmap. If this stuff is as fascinating to you as it is to me, sign up for this morning of exploration, nourishment, and relaxation. https://www.annkaplanparentcoach.com/livingenneagram And of course, you have so many additional ways to work with me and the Enneagram! Set up a free Discovery Call and share your growth, parenting, and self-discovery goals with me. I can't wait to hear it all! https://calendly.com/annkaplan/discoverycall
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A Kid Who Knows Their Enneagram Type
What is it like to parent a child who really GETS themselves? This week, I am sharing something incredibly special with you - my daughter! Gigi sat down with me to talk about her Enneagram Type (4) and what it's like to know her Type, know my Type (1) and experience her childhood with the Enneagram woven into the parenting she receives. People ask me all the time how the Enneagram can help with parenting. This interview gives you a glimpse into how that looks in our family, and why I am such a huge proponent of Enneagram work. On April 26, I'm leading an in-person mini-retreat here in Denver: The Living Enneagram - Your Personal Roadmap. If this stuff is as fascinating to you as it is to me, sign up for this morning of exploration, nourishment and relaxation: annkaplanparentcoach.com/livingenneagram And of course you have so many additional ways to work with me and the Enneagram! Set up a free Discovery Call and share your goals for growth, parenting and self discovery with me: https://calendly.com/annkaplan/discoverycall. I can't wait to hear it all!
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How do You Relate to Your Child? The Enneagram in Relationships
How do your relationships become what they are? Back in the '30's Karen Horney was a psychologist who saw Freud's penis envy theory as the nonsense it was (barf) and went her own way (badass). She identified 3 main ways people try to get what they need. Later, her theories were overlain on the Enneagram and we can see that each Type's stance plays a HUGE role in how people show up in their relationships the way we do (and why we find ourselves in the same relationship pickles over and over). Listen to this week's episode of Confessions of a Parenting Coach to learn about the stances and how they impact relationships. Plus, you'll get an inside peek at my relationship with my MOTHER (eek!). Learning about these aspects of ourselves makes relationship magic possible, unlike before, when it was laughable. Even the most challenging relationship has potential for improvement and the Enneagram is one tool I use to help my clients create that magic! Try it for yourself! In April, I'm leading an in-person workshop here in Denver: The Living Enneagram - Your Personal Roadmap. If this stuff is as fascinating to you as it is to me, sign up for this morning of exploration. https://www.annkaplanparentcoach.com/livingenneagram
Welcome to Confessions of a Parent Coach, the podcast where you'll learn that even parenting experts like me, Ann Kaplan, mother of four, and your host won't have all the answers. I believe that once you realize there's no such thing as a perfect parent, you can achieve fabulous behavior and amazing relationships with your kids.
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