Maybe you feel beaten down...
Because I am hearing it everywhere.
From people writing to me at The Washington Post, to my clients, to my friends, to just people on the street…the parents are bedraggled.
I am doing everything in my power to stay less bedraggled (better sleep, exercise, dropped social media from my phone, taking it easy on caffeine), but I feel it, too. Life is life-y right now.
And I really want you to know you are not alone.
I also know that some of you are facing some real shit in your lives. Diagnoses. Separation and divorce. Aging parents. Kids in different levels of crises. Real fear of our ever-changing country (always was, always will).
It’s a lot.
And I still want you to know I am not alone.
I am not at liberty to discuss my own family and children’s lives, but I am experiencing some of what y’all are experiencing, and I am feeling some of what you are feeling.
As my teacher says, “All feelings are mutual.”
And as hard as it is for me to remember it myself, I occasionally remember to use the strategies that help my clients so very much. Family meetings (yes, even for the older kids), special time (very much for the older kids), and keeping my mouth shut to cause less harm.
It is not too late to give yourself the gift of support. Here are a seven of easy ways:
Sign up for my Parenting and the Holidays class. Short video, one worksheet, and I PROMISE it will make something easier this holiday season.
Become a subscriber to my Substack. You get my mini-pods (we will be working on the power of doing one thing in January and then gear up for my Valentine’s Day challenge in February!), as well as opportunity to ask me all of your parent questions.
Sign up for a Discovery Call with me. You tell me about your family, we chat about coaching, we figure out if we want to work together. I promise to leave you better than I find you.
Sign up for an Online Class (for the littles or the bigs) with one laser coaching session. This is an excellent way to get more all-around support while having an opportunity to ask me all of your questions when you are finished the course.
Go straight to coaching! This is for the folks who know me, know my work, and know what you want. Six sessions, totally customized.
And don’t forget The Washington Post. You can ask questions there!
Listen to this recent podcast with Jenna Arnold and myself. We talk about all things parenting, especially how we are never going to get it right. I really love this one. It won’t make you feel shittier.
So many ways to get parenting support.
I know it takes some courage to reach out…and if you feel too overwhelmed to even know where to begin, reach out. I will help guide you, even if it means that I point you toward another coach or therapist.
Have a wonderful holiday, and here are some holiday playlists that keep my spirits up, chill, and very, very happy.
Love you,
Meghan
PS- ALSO! Can we talk about how unhinged The Housewives of Salt Lake City is and then how boring the New York cast is? Coo-coo for cocoa-puffs vs Snoozeville. Leave me your thoughts on these wild seasons in the comments.
PSS - Share this with someone who may need this love and support!