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Turning power struggles into moments of connection using my Parenting From Connection Framework
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“It’s about staying calm, connected, and being curious about the unmet need.”
Every parent has been there — the ongoing negotiations, the sudden outbursts, and the moments when you question your parenting choices.
It’s frustrating, exhausting, and at times, overwhelming. You’ve tried different strategies, read countless parenting books, but still, you find yourself locked in the same battles with your child.
Behind every power struggle is an unmet need. Maybe your child is seeking connection, maybe they’re tired, or perhaps they’re simply overwhelmed. But how do you identify these needs, and more importantly, how do you address them without feeling like you’re being walked all over or forcing your child to mask their feelings?
This guide is designed to equip you with tools and techniques that not only address the symptoms (the tantrums, the resistance, the arguments) but also dive deep into understanding the root causes.
While many parenting guides offer a one-size-fits-all solution, the Power Struggle Success Plan is built on the belief that every child and every situation is unique. Through reflection, understanding, and targeted strategies, you’ll be empowered to handle conflicts with love, patience, and wisdom.
Hi, I’m… Mary Peterson Cook
I’m the adventure-loving momma of one human and two fur kids!
I am also a former teacher that yelled more than I like to admit. And I firmly believed in corporal punishment… Luckily for my son and my family, we were living abroad when I became a mother and so I had the space and the time to really evaluate what I believed and valued.
That journey led me to parenting from connection and curiosity and as I healed my own generational traumas, I started helping others do the same!
Now I help parents just like yourself break generational traumas and find confidence and connection in their parenting and/ or homeschooling journeys!