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b'Meghan Leahy is the "On Parenting" columnist for The Washington Post and a certified parenting coach. She\'s also the author of PARENTING OUTSIDE THE LINES: FORGET THE RULES, TAP INTO YOUR WISDOM, AND CONNECT WITH YOUR CHILD. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, three school-age daughters, and her dog.\\xa0\\nIn her work as a parenting coach, Meghan finds that we parents are often "unreliable narrators" of our own stories. For example, we might ask for help by saying "The problem is my daughter never listens to me!" when the actual issue we need to face might be more about connection and less about teenage insolence.\\nIn this episode, we discuss how to make connection with our kids our foremost goal as parents, and how attachment with our kids might occur in ways far beyond the well-meaning "So how was your day?" As Meghan explains, even boundaries are forms of connection. On the other hand, a few lowered standards right now (like some extra lunch plates in kids\' rooms after Zoom school) can really make family life better for all of us, even moms.\\nYou can find out more about Meghan Leahy\'s one-on-one parent coaching, online classes, and writing on her website: mlparentcoach.com.\\nIn this episode we discuss the CPS Method for family problem-solving, which we discuss in more detail in this interview with Dr. Stacy Haynes.\\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors for this month:\\xa0\\nAthletic Greens supports your sleep quality, energy, immune system and more with just one scoop per day. Get a free one-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/laughing.\\nBeam makes products for sleep, calm, focus, and recovery. Get $20 off any purchase over $75 at beamorganics.com/FRESH, or just type in the code "FRESH" at checkout. \\nBetabrand has reinvented comfort and style with their Dress Yoga Pants, and we love ours! Get 30% off your first order when you go to Betabrand.com/LAUGHING.\\nBetterhelp Start taking charge of your mental health\\u2013 no matter where you live! Go to\\xa0betterhelp.com/fresh\\xa0to get 10% off your first month of counseling.\\nFlowkey lets you learn piano at your own pace. Go to flowkey.com/whatfreshhell to receive 7 days of Flowkey Premium for free and 20% off the first year of an annual subscription.\\xa0\\nIndeed is the only job site where you\'re guaranteed to find applicants that meet your requirements-- or you don\'t pay!\\xa0Upgrade your job post with a $75 sponsored job credit through 3/31/22 at indeed.com/laughing.\\nKiwiCo\\xa0projects make science, technology, engineering, art, and math super fun. Get 50% off your first month at\\xa0kiwico.com\\xa0with the code\\xa0MOTHERHOOD.\\nMembrasin\\xa0is the totally natural, estrogen-free, clinically-proven feminine moisture formula. Go to\\xa0membrasinlife.com\\xa0to find out more and use the code FRESH10 to get 10% off.\\nOnce Upon a Farm fruit and vegetable blends are made with whole, organic, farm-fresh ingredients . Go to onceuponafarmorganics.com and use the code FRESH25 for 25% off your first order.\\nProse\\xa0now makes supplements personally tailored to address your specific cause of hair shedding. Get 15% off your custom hair supplements at\\xa0prose.com/laughing.\\xa0\\nSchool Toolbox makes shopping for school supplies for your kids easier\\u2013 and also creates fundraising opportunities for your school! Find out more at schooltoolbox.com/whatfreshhell.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'