Long Game Parent

Make Parenting Your Protest (Especially If You Can’t Show Up Like You Used To) Not all parents can protest—especially when you’re a working parent with limited time and energy. In this episode of The Long Game Parent , hosted by certified parenting coach Lauryn Gregg, we explore how parenting can become your most powerful form of long-term impact. If you’ve been asking “what now?” after a major cu...

This podcast episode could have been different. Harsher, more relevant to the times. In all honesty, it was written and recorded a couple months ago when I knew this new season was going to be about smashing the status quo, but before it truly felt like society was coming apart at the seams. So please consider this article the addendum to the episode. Today we’re talking about the mental load as t...

Parenting feels harder right now—and it’s not just because you’re tired. The world our kids are growing up in is changing fast, and many parents are feeling the weight of that without words for it. Season 2 of Long Game Parent is about breaking the status quo without breaking ourselves. Questioning our actions and the systems around us clarity, compassion, and connection. Not panic. Not perfection...

Picking a New Year’s Resolution as a parent? You know how it goes: the calendar flips, you feel that pressure to reinvent yourself overnight: “I’ll work out five days a week.” “I’ll stay calm with my kids.” “I’ll get organized.” “I’ll manage my time better at work.” And then real life hits — daycare drop-offs, work deadlines, emotional labor, overstimulation, and bedtime negotiations — and by the...

Does your family run on flexible rhythms instead of strict bedtime schedules — especially during the holidays? If so, this episode of The Long Game Parent is your guide to keeping kids calm, connected, and emotionally regulated even when routines are chaotic, events run late, and holiday overstimulation hits hard. In this episode, Coach Lauryn Gregg breaks down the science of co-regulation, child...

Holiday Overload: How Working Parents Can Prevent Meltdowns (Theirs + Their Kids’) The holiday season can feel magical… and completely overwhelming. In this episode of The Long Game Parent , we explore why working parents experience higher stress, burnout, and emotional overload during the holidays, and how that stress directly affects kids’ behavior, regulation, and ability to enjoy the season. T...

In this episode of  The Long Game Parent , Coach Lauryn Gregg explores one of the most counterintuitive — yet transformational — parenting and productivity truths:  slowing down actually helps you get more done and parent with more connection, calm, and clarity.  If you feel rushed, overwhelmed, overstimulated, or constantly “on,” this episode will show you why strategic timeouts are not a luxury…...

This year, you do not need a Black Friday holiday shopping spree if it stresses you out! Here’s how to have a Gift-Free Christmas with kids to celebrate by choosing presence over pressure. The holidays are marketed as a season of excess, but more and more parents are craving something different: less pressure, less consumerism, less stress, and more connection, presence, and intention. In this epi...

Navigating holiday gatherings with family can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re dealing with political disagreements, clashing parenting philosophies, or relatives who push every emotional button you have. In this episode of The Long Game Parent , certified parent coach Lauryn Gregg dives deep into how to show up with emotional intelligence, protect your peace, and stay anchored in your val...

Returning to work after maternity or paternity leave isn’t just a logistical shift — it’s an  identity recalibration.  Your world has changed, your priorities have evolved, and the workplace doesn’t always catch up as fast as your life did. In this episode of  The Long Game Parent,  certified coach  Lauryn Gregg  gives you the low down on how to hold your boundaries as a new parent after returning...

Parenting is political — not because you post about it, but because you live it. In this quick episode, coach Lauryn Gregg reframes everyday parenting as an act of civic engagement and leadership. Learn one five-minute practice to help your kids notice injustice, connect it to your family’s values, and take small, meaningful action. Because right now, your activism might look less like protests an...

In this episode of Long Game Parent , we explore why parenting is inherently political and what parents can do to protect their children’s future. Why Politics Matters for Parents: Policies and local decisions shape your child’s access to healthcare, their education, and the resources available in their school. School boards have immense power over curriculum, library books, and programs — small g...

Parenting was never meant to be a solo sport — yet so many of us are trying to do it alone. In this week’s  Five Minute Drill from the Long Game Parent, we’re talking about how to start  building your village  — the people who remind you that you don’t have to carry it all. You’ll learn one simple, doable practice to begin connecting with support. Because building your village isn’t just about hav...

Parenting was never meant to be a solo sport — especially for working parents trying to do it all. In this episode of  The Long Game Parent,  host and certified parent coach  Lauryn Gregg  explores what it really means to  build your village  — the network of people who help you navigate the complex, beautiful, and exhausting seasons of early parenthood. From the emotional to the logistical, Laury...

Feeling that knot in your stomach on Sunday night? Or EVERY NIGHT? You’re not alone. In this  Five Minute Drill  from  The Long Game Parent,  Lauryn Gregg breaks down what’s really behind the  Sunday Scaries — or just that all around never ending wave of anxiety, dread, or restlessness that hits before the something stressful starts—and how to reframe it so you can face that stressor grounded inst...

The Sunday Scaries are real—especially for busy working parents trying to balance kids, careers, and their own well-being. In this episode of The Long Game Parent, coach Lauryn Gregg shares how to turn Sunday night anxiety into calm focus with simple, science-based strategies. Learn about regulation, grounding exercises, and how athletes use visualization to prepare for high-stakes moments—and how...

What if your child’s tantrum, your teen’s silence, or even your coworker’s missed deadline isn’t just “bad behavior” — but communication? In this Five Minute Drill, we’ll break down a quick, practical way to reframe behavior as a message, not a problem. You’ll learn how to pause, translate what’s underneath the reaction, and respond with connection instead of frustration. This short practice is de...

Why do kids act out, shut down, or push our buttons at the worst times? What if every tantrum, eye-roll, or meltdown wasn’t  bad behavior  — but a message? In this episode of  The Long Game Parent,  we dive into the powerful truth that  all behavior is communication.  Drawing from child development research, psychology, and real-life parenting moments, we’ll explore: Why kids’ behavior is often a...

Feeling anxious about raising kids in a scary world? In this Five Minute Drill episode of The Long Game Parent, learn how to create a simple, repeatable safety ritual that calms your child’s nervous system, builds resilience, and even works in the workplace. One small practice, big long-term impact. Because raising kids in today’s world can feel overwhelming — the headlines, the uncertainty, the c...

Parenting today can feel overwhelming — school shootings on the news, social media pressures, and a world that doesn’t always feel safe. But here’s the truth, backed by science: our kids don’t need us to shield them from every scary headline or be perfect parents. They need something much more powerful — our consistency, repair when things go wrong, and daily moments of connection. In this episode...

Is empathy a weakness—or the most underrated superpower we have? In this episode of The Long Game Parent , we unpack why empathy is not a “sin,” but an essential skill for raising resilient kids, building healthy relationships, and navigating today’s polarized world. Lauryn explores the cultural backlash against empathy—why some voices dismiss it as dangerous or “new-age”—and breaks down the real...

Back-to-school season can feel like chaos: new schedules, earlier mornings, endless forms, and kids adjusting to big transitions. But here’s the good news—routines, rituals, and traditions can turn that chaos into calm. In this episode of  The Long Game Parent , host Lauryn Gregg shares how predictable rhythms not only reduce stress during the school year but also strengthen family connection and...

When life gets busy, it’s easy to feel pulled in a hundred directions. But knowing—and living—your values helps you cut through the noise, show up with clarity, and guide your kids with confidence. In this episode of The Long Game Parent, we explore why identifying your values is one of the most powerful tools for both parenting and leadership. You’ll learn: - How to uncover your core values (and...

If you’ve ever trained for a sport, you know you’re not just preparing for game day—you’re training for endurance, consistency, and adaptability. Parenting and building a career work the same way. They’re not sprints. They’re marathons. Let’s reframe how working moms and dads can think about success at home and at work. Kids don’t remember every rushed bedtime or late pickup—they remember the patt...

Welcome to The Long Game Parent. This is the podcast for working parents who want to raise resilient, confident kids while building meaningful careers—without losing themselves along the way. I’m Lauryn Gregg, a certified coach and working mom who knows how easy it is to feel like you’re constantly behind. Each week, I’ll bring you strategies, stories, and practices that blend emotional intelligen...