Imperfect Parenting

I'm honored to share this conversation with Beth Suter, author, mom, artist of "Light Up My Rainbow" a beautiful Mindfulness, movement and mental health book for kids (and frankly ALL of us:). ___________ Beth Suter Bio and info : I've loved art ever since I could hold a crayon. My business began in 2016 at my dining room table, with Chakras. painting between my daughters'...

Yep, publication days change with illness and life, yet always something Will comeSometimes, when we don't make the moves we need to or the Universe needs for your next move.. next phase..   If you don't find your way in good time, you'll be nudged there, and HARD.. What do we teach out kids through action and inaction? Next Fertility live, Monday- Friday 10AM short lives on Youtube...

What a week!  So full of goodness and challenges.  Like your fertility path:). We're talking about your body and next steps on your path, your way.  I LOVE THIS TOPIC.. it's soul food for your whole life, my life.. and it lights me up:). After being days late.. I tell myself, like I tell you all the time.. It's not about the timing.. it's about the love, the learning and the po...

Dream come true and ripple out to your kids. It's funny how we can be so inspiring with our words to our kids, yet in moments.. many moments.. our own dreams get stuck or slowed with the demands of daily life.. What if.. daily life, and the voice of our dreams all intermixed, we make then come alive and in fact THAT.. more than anything else.. inspires our kids to live THEIR best lives.. The...

Working with transitions, our kids and us. We often ADULT things .. meaning we wash over things.. even when we too feel tension in different movement through one door to another or phase in life.. Kids feel smaller transitions.. bigger than we might as adults.. How do you help them move through these sometimes tricky, tense and pressurized times? I know many of us have been managing seemingly neve...

Who wants to have a really great school year?! I do!  Me, me, me! (I'd be waving my hand in the class room, if we were in one! And, mind you that was RARELY me in school times:). So, keep listening and reading.. I have something for you..:)) It's my new year! And, I have so much in store for you!  I'm feeling really creative!:) *Yes..We published later this week so your "BEST Y...

It's the 1st week of the month = Fertility. We're taking time for what matters with your fertility. We start with a breath and move into what supports your "personal" journey. JOIN ME LIVE 8/27/24 fertility love 1pm https://www.youtube.com/live/8K9PQm-NzGE?si=TZTqjqXCXeJ7wA75 Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. and there's so muc...

School's nearly here. Do you feel ready? What's left? What do you  look forward to and dread/worry about each new school year?:) ________ Working with Fertility and expanding your family? Join me live each month for a topic and Q and A: FERTILITY Live 8/27/24 1PM PST See you there:). Ariel Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. and there's so...

Welcome! Remember to subscribe and follow.. new parent conversations coming in August/September:)). Well.. this week, recorded just straight into the phone.. in the car..so a little vibratey! Uff.. thanks for your patience! This week is all about.. working with and breaking old patterns to break through into amazing new possibilities..  I LOVE these ultimate challenges that open opportunities for...

Politics these days.. is well.. a sticky subject.. especially “family politics”.. Daily things, the bigger things and all of our humanness. How is this showing up in your own life? Do feel your failing or flowering? Personally, I’m feeling BOTH. I was on a roll with my voice project for myself, you and young people and .. Swoosh.. reality came in..  And, at 2AM I booked a flight, packed and got re...

Parenting and your voice. Where is there strength in silence and speaking up? As a parent, partner, person in community. Our voices mist be heard.. in the right moments. Fertility Friday July Friday 12th at 12 (If all goes well with my dad in hospital I will be on the live on a break between visitations:) https://www.youtube.com/live/Kx71YrHOHTU?si=0vGXDkFa_5H3hqEk Support the show As MENTIONED in...

It’s Fertility Podcast Week;). I start in the car as I drive through “The Birds” territory of Bodega, Northern California:). Still looking forward to sharing the conversations with you around gertility.. feeling that out! Meanwhile, we’re talking about the importance of voice connection and fertility success. Fertility and voicing. We’re going for it on this because it’s important.. ohh sooo.. And...

Safety trust our bodies and parenting. Listening to your body, allowing trust to show your kids the same. What is your own nervous system asking for?  Your kids? Keep taking care of you.. so your kids do the same! See you live on Instagram @ip_parenting today, 6/26/24 11:00AMish. Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast:  Times are strange in the world.. and there's so much possible.. My...

Well, it’s that time, again. Swedish Midsommer. Yet, instead of baking our new born in the sun of Prague or enjoying unpredictable weather at one of the most popular spots in Sweden .. Sweden is in California, this year! A big 80 person party outside!  So, as most are total strangers, I find myself wondering how it will be to connect, authentically. And, ask you.. how easy it is for you? Your kids...

Today’s Episode is me miraculously at the beach alone. It had been too long since alone in nature had happened. It’s one of the missing pieces that makes me whole.  At last, in motion, or less motion. Reminding you.. where are YOUR magical places .. that revive your soul..  That open your heart and refresh you? That wash away the hard moments. And, bring you back to what you need most? What do you...

A breathing week:).  Ok, OK.. yes.. this episode  is MUCH later than I expected..  1.. This is the 1st 2 week pause I’ve done since 2018! So.. a needed moment.. AND.. I keep putting off publishing our beautiful Conversations.. something is happening within me around this.. And, I’m meditating on it. Exploring.. hmm.. what’s up? More on that, later. Maybe you know what I mean? Do you ever find your...

How are you? End of the school year is near! We’re all ready for it to end, NOW. How about you? Noticing everyone more spacey, grumpy, forgetful, hard to sleep, hard to get up.. more whining? We’ve got some ideas!  Take them or leave them.:) ____ Next week is fertility 1st week. No matter your age or story, there’s something for YOU:)). Meanwhile, speaking of fertility..  June 11, 2024, I’ll be li...

As we passed our 6 years since 1st recording podcast and bump up on our 10th year wedding anniversary.. we reflected back on our loves and what’s ahead:).. What we want to give you. And, what’s next:).  We have some things in store for you:). THIS WEEK: THE FERTILITY Inner CIRCLE is open at a special price for you until 5/28/24 late eve! https://mailchi.mp/6bf27333a04d/eyl88itb3g-fertility-inner-c...

This episode:  When you don’t know what to do as a parent. _______ Also, an extension for podcast listeners and a small few more:)). Imperfect parenting circle closes , this week, so jump in for the great price available until Saturday 5/18/24 when door close at 9PM PST:). _______ A lot is moving in the world, right now. In this episode, I connect in with the story of parent challenges and not kno...

When parenting has surprises …. Has parenting gone wrong? Or, can you pivot? THINGS FOR YOU : 1.  “ Momming made easier” three day free event. Jump in for the last day where we’re talking about receiving May 8: https://mailchi.mp/7a44bf5d39aa/ip-2024-spring-3-day-event-parenting-made-easier 2.  Free teacher appreciation template for giftgiving this week, May 6-10, 2024 or anytime!:) https://mailch...

Sometimes, it’s time to give up. Or, is it? This is the topic in the podcast and the live 5/3/24 (grab link, below). It’s important to get real about where you are on your path. FERTILITY: THIS FRIDAY Fertility Youtube: LIVE MAY 3, 2024  @. 10:00. Can’t wait to see you, or someone you know who needs support:)) That’s all folks: https://www.youtube.com/live/Itano9PGozM?si=gAaCi85cJ__YHcmv Defocusin...

Slow and Easy podcast, this week.  Do 1, or several, thing and others get slowed. Like when you work and organization suffers.. _______SURPRISE BELOW____ Let parenting be EASIER:) PRINT FREE and paid bundle TEMPLATES and Ideas (May 6-10, 2024) Teacher/Staff appreciation week! Let’s show them we care.. while also taking care of ourselves, growing our kids and hopefully having fun!:)). This last wee...

There’s little better than creating WITH your child. So much happens on the way, during and after that makes it SO worthwhile.  So I’ve gotta ask.. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO CREATE .. on your own, together as a family.. with others.. or maybe community? Business? Food? Art? A space? What helps and allows that to happen? Clear space at home to relax into creating. Different families different values, act...

We all parent our own way. And, how much do you share with kids about your process? Regardless of your choice.. Or, mine/ours.. The most important thing to remember is that kids feel A LOT.. and validation of what they’re feeling.. is SO valuable for all involved.. Looking for support and inspiration for both parenting hiccups and your own path forward, your way? **We’re ramping up a parent member...

This week we come back to what is, your choices, regrets and space for where you are, right now. It’s Fertility over 40 week and there’s always more to say there:). And, if you want to join the conversation, Jump onto a call with me the next two months. Fertility over 40 Fridays are back:)). Mark your calendar for this  Friday, and another Friday next month at 10AM PST. It’s Mercury retrograde.. s...