Okay friends, confession time: I'm sitting here in my black hoodie, glasses on, looking like I just rolled out of bed (because let's be real, I kinda did), and I'm about to do something that might be brilliant or might be totally chaotic.

Plot twist: I'm rereading my entire book on the podcast and calling it the I Andee Reads Between The Lines Series.

Like, live. With all my current thoughts. And possibly some tangents about how I'm thinking about CMP right now.

Here's What Went Down:

Started with that gorgeous John Roedel poem that makes me cry every. single. time.

Then I dove into reading my book's intro and had to pause because my 17-year-old daughter gave me a card last night that said "I know I can talk to you about anything and you'll always listen" and NOW I'M CRYING AGAIN.

(Sorry, I'll pull myself together. Maybe. Probably not.)

The Big Takeaways:

Corrective parenting = Playing slots in Vegas (you might win occasionally but you're definitely losing overall)

Connect Method Parenting = Smart pension fund investment (boring metaphor but CONSISTENT GROWTH, baby!)

You already have everything you need inside you (I'm not being woo-woo, I promise, I just know you're AMAZING!!!!)

What's Coming Next:

• Part 1: Get Ready to Go Against Tradition (aka why everything you learned about parenting might be backwards)
• Part 2: Understanding Your Own Behavior (spoiler: it's not actually about the kids 🤯)
• Part 3: How to Connect Consistently (even when you want to hide in the pantry with emergency chocolate)

Random Thoughts That Happened:

• Should I do this live with Q&A? (terrifying but maybe?)
• My hoodie is really cozy
• John Roedel is basically a genius and we should all buy his pink book

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):

Come along for this wild ride where I re-read my own book and probably say things like "wait, I wrote that?" and "ooh, I was onto something!"

Subscribe, share with that friend who texts you at midnight about their toddler's latest shenanigans, and remember: we're all just trying to raise humans without completely losing our minds.


Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts, and apparently now on YouTube where I'll be fumbling with technology like it's 1999.

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Grab a copy of John Roedel’s poem collection: Remedy (available on Amazon)
• Subscribe on YouTube: @ConnectMethodParenting
• Learn more about CMP workshops & programs: https://connectmethodparenting.com

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Hey hey, friends! It’s Andee, and today’s episode is a little different—think of it like a sneak peek, a love note, and a call to reimagine how you parent—all wrapped into one.

After a 5-hour IKEA run...someone please tell me why that place is both magical and exhausting. I decided to release this episode instead of what I had originally planned. I felt a tug to share this 10-minute excerpt from the Listening Lab workshop I taught earlier this week.

Why? Because the feedback I got after teaching it made me stop in my tracks. This was a deep dive into the real, research-backed heart of Connect Method Parenting - attachment theory, emotional maturity, and how to lead with strength and softness.

In this little preview, you’ll hear why:

• Togetherness is more essential than food and water (for real—it’s neuroscience, not fluff),
• Why you’re a gardener, not a sculptor (so much freedom here!), and
• What it really means to choose closeness in the chaos (even when they’re tantrum-ing at max volume).

If you’ve ever wondered what’s underneath the Connect Method Parenting approach—or why your child’s behavior is more about connection than correction—this is your sign to listen in.

And if this snippet resonates, the full workshop is packed with even more goodness. You can grab it here: https://cmp.works/listen

Wishing you sunshine, secure attachment, and at least one moment of peace today. You’ve got this, and I’m cheering you on.

xo, Andee

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Let’s be real for a second…

Tantrums are loud.
Messy.
Embarrassing.
And if you’re anything like me, they’ve probably made you question your entire parenting strategy more than once.

But what if a meltdown isn’t something to “fix” or “stop”?
What if it’s actually your child’s nervous system waving a white flag saying,
“This is too much—I need help.”

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason behind tantrums, emotional outbursts, and “off-track” behavior—and how to show up with calm, confidence, and connection (instead of panic, bribes, or shame).

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Why your child’s meltdown is NOT a parenting failure (yours or theirs)
• What’s actually happening in your child’s brain and body during a tantrum
• How to respond without rushing in to fix, stop, or distract
• Why frustration is a necessary part of emotional development
• A grocery store tantrum story that will make you feel instantly less alone 🙃
• What science tells us about the power of crying (yep, even the chemistry of tears)
• How to help your child go from “mad” to “sad”—and then back to calm

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more grounded, more compassionate, and way more confident in your ability to support your child through the storm without losing yourself in it.

This isn’t about stopping meltdowns.
It’s about learning what to do when they come—because they will.

And now, you’ll be ready.

See you inside,
Andee

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