Imperfect Parenting

It’s that time, again! Midlife fertility and motherhood! Not and easy path, yet certainly a rewarding one:). And, yes.. if you’ve noticed.. I’ve not opened registration for our women’s fertility group for a while.  And, as well paused the monthly lives. Things are a brewing..  another opportunity will open for you, soon.. Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the worl...

Sometimes, on the go, in motion.. it’s just time to pause and hit record.. So, this week’s very imperfect podcast holds a few reminders..  just for your path.. Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. and there's so much possible.. My gift for you.. is making my time more available to you during uncertain times:)  I'm holding sacred space, just for...

Hsp kids and sensitive souls hear that they’re too  sensitive.. over and over, pretty much their whole lives.. I still hear it.. though a lot less now that my community has shifted.. Yes, has the stigma of being sensitive changed? How might this effect you and your kid(s)? HSP, by the way.. is Highly Sensitive Person..  for some it seems like you’re on the spectrum.. It can be intense with kids as...

Oh! How many times have I heard this?! Said this?! Right? Sigh.. it’s so hard..  Yet, there is so much there.. inside these moments.. Listen and comment on tonight’s post on instagram on Ip_parenting. i’m curious .. Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. and there's so much possible.. My gift for you.. is making my time more available to you during unc...

It’s that time, again.. 1st  week of the month = midlife fertility and pregnancy snd receiving YOUR baby.. your next creation.. in business and life.. What is the story with your boundaries, these days?  Your partner, or health partners? Where is there alignment and not? And, more:). Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. and there's so much possible.....

In times of extreme behavior, get curious. This episode is taking a turn on deep empathy and other options in these moments. Gathering parents live and virtually in the following weeks. Of that’s interesting for you.. write me at:  ariel@imperfectparenting.net Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. and there's so much possible.. My gift for you.. is ma...

Co-parenting is always a balancing act and a transition that is rarely easy or fun. Brave people doing their best (though it may not always feel that way.. and sometimes could be MUCH better) to move through.. often somewhat blindly. Kids often get caught in middle. Yet, what can we do to make it .. just a little better and easier? Listen up.. and let’s reflect, together. Support the show As MENTI...

Transitioning back to School. What will help this coming month with your transition back to school? What has your family agreed to for the coming school year? How will your family mutually support one another? What do YOU need? What helps you feel support? What are you actually able to commit to? Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. and there's so mu...

So often we want our kids to be self sufficient and in a hurry for them KNOW things. Nothing wrong with that.  We love it when we don’t have to do it all and our kids grow their confidence. Yet, knowing time..space and so many facts.. it changes you.. forever.. Do they need to know that, now? Is it really time? Or, might they keep this innocence, just a bit longer? Support the show As MENTIONED in...

Fertility at any time is a constant ebb and flow/up and down of days, experiences, losses and wins. Just keep doing it your way. Please, follow your own energy, emotional and physical needs. It’s THE most important thing.. next to your health and happiness.. So,  we’ll cover some thoughts and reminders about this, today:). Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the wor...

We ALL have traumas from life, work, childhood. Some huge, some seems small. Yet, they all make an imprint on our lives that’s lasting. How are we helping our kids, your kids ro find their way through.. now and going forward? New Etsy store with meditations and possibilities and offers. Each month more in the shop:):  https://www.etsy.com/shop/AGreenBalancedLife Support the show As MENTIONED in th...

The long awaited podcast from author Sandra Feder about working with ANGER.. Who has a new book coming out.. “Calm Me”.. So, what perfect timing to release this long awaited podcast about her last book “Angry Me”. ______________ Angry Me Critically acclaimed writer, Sandra V. Feder, and award-winning illustrator, Rahele Jomepour Bell, create an artful starting point for conversations about strong...

In a whirled reality where so often one parent takes on the lion’s share of house/family reality, can that parent step back to see what happens, next? Sounds easier than it is.. yet, imagine what might show up.. + NEW LIVE FERTILITY SESSION  7/19 @ 6PM/18:00 PDT: https://www.youtube.com/live/UbCkSTEg3pY?feature=share Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. a...

Through all clouds that might hover from past experiences and frustrations on your fertility path, hope shines through, even on the hardest days. What calls you? What do YOU need to move into your best life more deeply? What moves you to laugh and shine and feel hope and movement toward your most vivid dream? Let’s meet and spark that fire, together:). THIS MONTH’S LIVE is on a different day and t...

In the end, many of us are more than happy to share memories and be together? Right? Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. and there's so much possible.. My gift for you.. is making my time more available to you during uncertain times:)  I'm holding sacred space, just for my audience. What about a lift up?  Space held for your story, going within...

Let’s move energy and revitalize your space. Like when we did this with feng shui snd THINGS.. we are also doing this with “to dos” pulling on you. What are your little things that are pulling energy? As an introvert.. I out off calls and certain things that might require more extroverted energy or might have some conflict.. Enough. Time to release as MUCH as possible! Right? What will you let go...

Ok, enough overwhelm.   Time yo put it into underdrive, instead of the overdrive of past months, right? What’s been happening?! Nuts lately, right? Let’s talk:)) **Also, if you or someone you know is struggling with  fertility, come gather with me LIVE on Youtube, thus Friday at 10AM Pacific:  https://www.youtube.com/live/vhdgJkgJynM?feature=share Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Tim...

Who wants to do Fertility Over 40 Your Way? Me! I don't know about you, but I get a bit grumpy when people start telling me.. what and how to do things.. Fertility.. was no exception.. OK, OK.. yes, maybe I’ve suggested some things, sometimes.. and you had the same reaction!🤣 Yet, I hope you find what’s YOURS along the way.. and don’t let any of us experts.. steer you away from what matters...

Much of your life is about the constant navigating of pulls, demands and your own desire to help and support various communities you are connected to. Yet, what if it’s not always a yes? What if you DON’T .. Say, YES.. .. volunteer, today .. do all you think you need to do.. ..give all you think you need to give., ..all you WANT to do and give++ We want to do so much. Don’t want to be the “no” par...

I loved this conversation! Carmelita Tiu  is a well spoken,  incredible podcaster of Know Them Be Them  Raise Them and mom of 2 daughters who shares her story with Imperfect Parenting. ***Come to talk with Carmelita and I, live tomorrow 5/25/23: 10AM Pacific on Instagram: @ip_parenting ___________________ Carmelita shares her heart and story, beautifully. A lot of mutual ahas. Carmelita speaks abo...

Around the world and around the corner.. we parents have our own ideas about what being a parent really means. My story and yours may look very differently. Yet, what will ultimately.. BEST support your kid’s journey..? My way of course🤣.. that’s what we’d all say, right? Hmmm.. Live Q and A for Fertility: 5/19/23: Friday Fertility over 40 Live Q and A on youtube @10AM Pacific: https://www.youtub...

What transforms home energy for you? Family team effort? Teamwork at home? Team sounds so cringey ick, yet.. it’s the only true way for balance, peace and connection to your mutual space.. and let’s face it.. sanity:).. What can you let go of.. in how you are doing family and shared space and more:) COMING THIS MONTH: Fertility over 40 Journey (or struggling)? Join me for my monthly live Topic+Q a...

Midlife motherhood or on your way there? The 1st week of the month is always for you! It’s a multi-layered existence.. with so much of YOUR story being a piece of what decides if you expand your family.. and how you go about it... We may not be the same, you and I.. Yet, there are threads of intentions Which are much aligned and so together.. we walk forward into how this can look.. for YOU.. Our...

Just when you think the madness is going to accelerate.. suddenly you get a do over that changed everything. Would you take it, if it meant a bit of discomfort on the way? Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. and there's so much possible.. My gift for you.. is making my time more available to you during uncertain times:)  I'm holding sacred spac...

What’s your role in an emergency? Each family member has a norm:). What’s yours? Be careful what you ask for, right? I silently asked for weight loss, a clear sign and a handful of other things. What I got.. was a lesson.. in mind clearingly intense emergency Gone calm.. *This podcast is all about my version of dealing with venomous spider bites and what I shocked myself with on that journey. I sh...