Hey, hey, friends this week, we’re talking about something deceptively simple but ridiculously impactful: questions. Yep, those little sentences we toss around in our heads all day long are either helping us grow—or keeping us stuck.

I’m sharing a personal story from my recent trip to New Zealand where a tug-of-war over a sea cave (yes, a literal sea cave!) led me to some profound realizations about parenting, connection, and emotional growth. Btw: the way I asked myself questions in the middle of a frustrating moment shifted everything.

Here’s what we’re diving into today:

• Why the questions you ask yourself as a parent are everything.
• The three powerful questions I use to shift from overwhelm to clarity.
• How to spot “bad” questions and reframe them into empowering ones.
• What a park bench, sunshine, and a moment of reflection taught me about showing up better for my kids.

You’ll also get some practical tips for keeping your cool when parenting feels like a battle and tools to model emotional regulation for your kids—because, let’s be real, they’re watching everything.

💡 Your Takeaway Challenge:
Pick one empowering question to ask yourself every day this week. Not sure where to start? Here are some of my faves:

• How can I connect with my kids today in a way that feels fun and easy?
• What small change can I make to create a calmer home?
• What am I thinking right now, and why am I choosing to think it?

As always, thank you for being here! I love that we’re on this parenting journey together.

Go hug your kids, send a sweet text, or write them a love note—they’ll feel it, and so will you. 💕

See you next time!

xo, Andee

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