Imperfect Parenting

Sometimes.. if you feel the need to stand still, yet there are so many things always asking for your attention..  So, you don't stop.. until once again.. it's done for you.. Of late, a couple big things happened which have forced me off social, my phone and out of over-thinking. Today, I'm sharing where things are and how this might move YOU.. in your world.. And, flowing with &quot...

Is it really possible to be that parent on social who does it right?  Or, who always has a sense of humor in the harder moments? How much energy is going to keep up appearances?  Are our kids picking up on the truth? How does this connect/disconnect us from our true core values? How are our emotions connected to kids tantrums and reactions and later our relationships with older kids? How do we kee...

In my world.. you are already a parent.. even if your child(ren) is not yet here.  Trust in that.   What is most important for YOU.. your life AND your future children? Are you meant to manage it all? No. _______________________________________________ MIDLIFE FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY OFFER: 1. MIDLIFE PREGNANCY AND FERTILITY GROUP COACHING:  2 Tuesdays group coaching: Feeling alone on your fertili...

 Is it just me?  Or, is family food sorting a total never-ending story?! 35 meals a week All the healthy snacks And, it’s truly maddening, right? This week, I dive into some ideas and thoughts about this.. and I’d love for you to share your own ideas on social! Click and share!;)) ____________________________________ IMPERFECT PARENTING Instagram :  @Ip_parenting Tik tok : @imperfectparentingariel...

Equinox and equalization of things in your parent/person life.. is ar the forefront of things, as 9/22/22 Equinox is coming up. Where do you need balance:equalizing? How do transitions effects this and you? What about that tension just before? Who are your people? How do you work with this? I talk about a solution that is really working for us.. as an experiment.. especially for parents at home:)....

Who needs a little inspiration, this week from a raspy sounding mom talking Climate change personal, the Earth and otherwise:)? Are you being you?  What does that have to do with what's happening in the world, right now and parenting? With a raw, real and unfiltered voice, I share a view on Climate change and Imperfect Parenting. I jumped in with an episode that was brewing in me:). It's...

Do you find yourself constantly gathering more and more information.. to guide the way.. get clarity and more? Then, this episode is for you:). GIFTS FOR YOU: MIDLIFE FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY OFFERS: 1. MIDLIFE PREGNANCY AND FERTILITY GROUP COACHING:  2 tuesdays group coaching: Feeling alone on your path?  Looking fir support from not only a women who’s been through it and succeeded.  Yet, the beau...

It’s rare that I enjoy such laughter and tears along with information I’d never heard before all in one call. I am ever grateful for my conversation with Rhea Watson, the scholarship doctor, herself. What a beautiful living large woman educating us on what IS POSSIBLE:)). I love the vivacious beautiful expression and authenticity of the shared stories, history, amazing family connection and truth...

Family Camping (insert ominous music, here.) Making amazing memories. Yearly rituals. Fun foods. Exploration. Freedom. Nature. Relationships and problem solving. And, ever evolving organization fir that dream moment.. in future when it’ll be super easy:)).. Or, will it?!  IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: IMPERFECT PARENTING Instagram:  @Ip_parenting Tik tok: @imperfectparentingariel Imperfect...

Are you fully ready? Excited or dreading this new school year? What’s part of your annual ritual? And, so much more:).   IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: IMPERFECT PARENTING Instagram:  @Ip_parenting Tik tok: @imperfectparentingariel Imperfect Parenting Website: https://imperfectparenting.net *Keep your eyes open!   Upcoming offer for Iimperfect Parenting Coaching Circle, in September. Want on...

What is the story your telling? How is it effecting what comes next on your fertility path and midlife pregnancy? ANNOUNCEMENTS : Raise your hand if you’re tired of doing it in your own and would like to jump in a room! Keep reading:)). *Upcoming  imperfect parenting community coaching opening in September!! MIDLIFE PREGNANCY and  FERTILITY GROUP COACHING and SCRED SPACE Interested? Click, below:...

Episode 222!  Love that number! Don’t you just love 1sts?! The excitement? The way they feel. And.. _____________ FOR YOU IP Parents in all their imperfect parenting: **New Imperfect Parenting group meet ups coming in September! Imperfect Parenting Instagram:  @Ip_parenting Imperfect Parenting TikTok:  ImperfectParentingAriel Imperfect Parenting Website:  https://imperfectparenting.net ___________...

These days..  there is so much we’re faced with around our own fears.. In this episode, Michele and I dive right in and  talk about being real and and open about what you need both at work and in personal life. And. about showing up for others. This podcast is real, sensitive and a reminder of what is truly important. If you like what you hear, and live on the west coast, or have been meaning to c...

Every year we travel.,  Well, nearly every year,, uh hem.. And, this year we had quite the plan.. And, then.. A LOT HAPPENED.. ..and plans changed.. Surprisingly.. it was a relief:).. And  IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!   * Your Upcoming offer of imperfect parenting, coming in September. Midlife Fertility Pregnancy NOW OFFER: MIDLIFE PREGNANCY AND FERTILITY GROUP COACHI...

As another month begins and the season is in full force.. I wanted to talk about all that Midlife Fertility and pregnancy is all about. Especially as we’re going to meet, soon. _______________ IP RESOURCES: *NEW OFFER: July 12th will be our 1st  Midlife Fertility and Pregnancy Path inner Circle  Coaching Session at 10AM Pacific.   If you’d like more information, Write: ariel@imperfectparenting.net...

What if we could transform people’s lives from the playground through adulthood? Chris’ book, RAISING LGBTQ ALLIES - A Parents Guide To Changing Messages From The Playground..transforms the conversation completely.. What if you could be more understanding, acceptance, community and less pain in the world.. as a result of what we do NOW with our children (and ourselves)? ABOUT CHRIS TOMPKINS Instag...

How to let go, with your kids.. helping teach your kids how to work with cycling things in and out and sharing with your local community. IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!   Upcoming event coming when things calm. Waitlist will start, soon. *Just right now? With school closing, world opening.. NOPE.. too nuts:) Experienced pregnancy loss?  I have a little something for you...

What happens after graduation?  SUCH a big question we well dive into today with Stephanie Haynes, author, parent and so much more! Remember the Instagram Live Stephanie and I had on “Parent Burnout” a couple months ago? Well, it’s time you see what else Stephanie’s been up to: Stephanie Wrote an incredible book: College is not mandatory. A Parents Guide to Navigating the Options Available To Our...

I see you! Will you breathe and receive or react, today? Work with what is? Or, get sucked into that crappy feeling, again? IP ANNOUNCEMENTS : and  FOR YOU: Ready to have your say? https://forms.gle/by7eAppDT6RFS9jB8 *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event coming when things calm. Waitlist will start, soon. *Just right now? With school closing, world opening.. I’m flowing with the go:)… FREE RESOURC...

It’s Midlife Fertility and Pregnancy Podcast week! Come back to the joy of creating, doing what you are on the path for. What are you ready to attract?! Fantastic.. let’s get there.. IP ANNOUNCEMENTS : and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event coming when things calm. Waitlist will start, soon. *Just right now? With school closing, world opening.. NOPE.. too nuts:) 1.  Do what you l...

Let go of the pattern that is trapping you into energy losing days. Stop creating conditions in order to get to what you love. We need to break through the “shoulds” into what you REALLY want to be doing. Hmm is it allowed? To get to what you loge and energize vs the usual .. I MUST.. finish laundry, order food, etc and then, I can.. No!  Enough of that!!  Life can be so much better than that. IP...

How many times, do you start one thing, especially as a mom, and along the way you discover and do many other to dos. Frankly, you could keep doing until the end of time. Yet, is it unavoidable? IP ANNOUNCEMENTS : and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event possibly LIVE in person AND virtual. (Getting creative with you! *Just right now? With school closing, world opening.. NOPE.. too...

What are you ready to let go of? What’s ready to go in it’s place? IP ANNOUNCEMENTS : and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event possibly LIVE in person AND virtual. (Getting creative with you! In May!! 1.  Space for you. 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special li...

What difference does standing still make on your own fertility and pregnancy journey? IP ANNOUNCEMENTS : and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Upcoming event possibly LIVE in person AND virtual. (Getting creative with you!) 1.  A place to be yourself 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live...

Permission to STOP DOING.  Yep, I said it out loud.. for me.. and for you.. Because I know.. you do a lot. Maybe like me, you used to be much better at “not doing”, yet since marriage and maybe motherhood.. “not doing” doesn’t even seem like a possibility let alone a reality. Yet, these last weeks, with illness and an out of country funeral with the added joy of family politics for that extra twis...