Hey hey, friends! It’s Andee, and today’s episode is a little different—think of it like a sneak peek, a love note, and a call to reimagine how you parent—all wrapped into one.

After a 5-hour IKEA run...someone please tell me why that place is both magical and exhausting. I decided to release this episode instead of what I had originally planned. I felt a tug to share this 10-minute excerpt from the Listening Lab workshop I taught earlier this week.

Why? Because the feedback I got after teaching it made me stop in my tracks. This was a deep dive into the real, research-backed heart of Connect Method Parenting - attachment theory, emotional maturity, and how to lead with strength and softness.

In this little preview, you’ll hear why:

• Togetherness is more essential than food and water (for real—it’s neuroscience, not fluff),
• Why you’re a gardener, not a sculptor (so much freedom here!), and
• What it really means to choose closeness in the chaos (even when they’re tantrum-ing at max volume).

If you’ve ever wondered what’s underneath the Connect Method Parenting approach—or why your child’s behavior is more about connection than correction—this is your sign to listen in.

And if this snippet resonates, the full workshop is packed with even more goodness. You can grab it here: https://cmp.works/listen

Wishing you sunshine, secure attachment, and at least one moment of peace today. You’ve got this, and I’m cheering you on.

xo, Andee

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Let’s be real for a second…

Tantrums are loud.
Messy.
Embarrassing.
And if you’re anything like me, they’ve probably made you question your entire parenting strategy more than once.

But what if a meltdown isn’t something to “fix” or “stop”?
What if it’s actually your child’s nervous system waving a white flag saying,
“This is too much—I need help.”

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason behind tantrums, emotional outbursts, and “off-track” behavior—and how to show up with calm, confidence, and connection (instead of panic, bribes, or shame).

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Why your child’s meltdown is NOT a parenting failure (yours or theirs)
• What’s actually happening in your child’s brain and body during a tantrum
• How to respond without rushing in to fix, stop, or distract
• Why frustration is a necessary part of emotional development
• A grocery store tantrum story that will make you feel instantly less alone 🙃
• What science tells us about the power of crying (yep, even the chemistry of tears)
• How to help your child go from “mad” to “sad”—and then back to calm

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more grounded, more compassionate, and way more confident in your ability to support your child through the storm without losing yourself in it.

This isn’t about stopping meltdowns.
It’s about learning what to do when they come—because they will.

And now, you’ll be ready.

See you inside,
Andee

Listening Lab → https://cmp.works/listen

Join me for The Listening Lab ($11) and watch your kids actually WANT to listen. 🧠✨ Inside the Listening Lab, I'm teaching the exact tool that changed everything in our home. No yelling required. 🧡

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Hey hey!!!

Let’s rip the Band-Aid off: you’re not exhausted because you’re doing it wrong. You’re exhausted because you’ve been sold a lie.

A big one.

In this episode, we’re going all in on the hidden belief that keeps moms stuck in burnout:

👉 “Once I fix the problem, I’ll finally feel better.”

You know the one.
“If the house would just stay clean…”
“If bedtime didn’t take an hour…”
“If my kids would stop fighting…”
Then you could finally exhale.

But here’s the truth: your life was never meant to be problem-free.

We dive into:

• The reason you're actually tired (hint: it's not just your kids)
• Why trying to “arrive” at peace is making everything harder
• How to stop resisting emotional discomfort and start understanding it
• A step-by-step breakdown of the STEAR model for emotional awareness
• My very real story about getting completely triggered over... grass (yes, grass)
• The shift that happens when you stop trying to fix your life and start living it

This episode is part pep talk, part truth serum, and part workshop, packed with journal prompts to help you untangle the exhaustion at its root.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I still feeling this way when I’m trying so hard?”
This one’s for you.

You’re not failing. You’re just human. And that’s not only okay, it’s beautiful.

Let’s dig in.

Listening Lab → https://cmp.works/listen

Join me for The Listening Lab ($11) and watch your kids actually WANT to listen. 🧠✨ Inside the Listening Lab, I'm teaching the exact tool that changed everything in our home. No yelling required. 🧡

Next Steps: Leave a review if you've been enjoying the CMP Podcast

My Book: https://cmp.works/1xs

My IG: https://cmp.works/ista