Ep #116 Much Ado About Questions: Turning Good Questions Into BIG Parenting Wins

Connect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD Parenting

Hey, hey, friends this week, we’re talking about something deceptively simple but ridiculously impactful: questions. Yep, those little sentences we toss around in our heads all day long are either helping us grow—or keeping us stuck.

I’m sharing a personal story from my recent trip to New Zealand where a tug-of-war over a sea cave (yes, a literal sea cave!) led me to some profound realizations about parenting, connection, and emotional growth. Btw: the way I asked myself questions in the middle of a frustrating moment shifted everything.

Here’s what we’re diving into today:

• Why the questions you ask yourself as a parent are everything.
• The three powerful questions I use to shift from overwhelm to clarity.
• How to spot “bad” questions and reframe them into empowering ones.
• What a park bench, sunshine, and a moment of reflection taught me about showing up better for my kids.

You’ll also get some practical tips for keeping your cool when parenting feels like a battle and tools to model emotional regulation for your kids—because, let’s be real, they’re watching everything.

💡 Your Takeaway Challenge:
Pick one empowering question to ask yourself every day this week. Not sure where to start? Here are some of my faves:

• How can I connect with my kids today in a way that feels fun and easy?
• What small change can I make to create a calmer home?
• What am I thinking right now, and why am I choosing to think it?

As always, thank you for being here! I love that we’re on this parenting journey together.

Go hug your kids, send a sweet text, or write them a love note—they’ll feel it, and so will you. 💕

See you next time!

xo, Andee

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