Being a single parent is a heroic journey, and you're already doing an amazing job for your children! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ 🔹 Let's connect! In this safe space, you'll find a supportive network of specialists and fellow solo parents navigating the adventures of single parenthood. 🔹 Dive in by commenting below: Tell us where you're located, one fun, unique thing about your relationship with your kids, and a parent superpower that you have!

Hey Superparents, Let's talk about the work that goes on behind the scenes. It's the work that goes beyond just parenting our children. It's the work of reparenting ourselves. We've all been there. Your child does something—they have a meltdown, spill a drink, or defy you in a specific way—and you feel an oversized reaction building inside you. It’s a trigger. As you rightly said, this isn't just a simple, in-the-moment frustration. It's a message from our past. It's our inner child, who was perhaps shamed, ignored, or punished for that exact same behavior, sending up a flare. We have to sit with that feeling, acknowledge what's going on, and do the work to release it. This process is the core of what coaches and psychologists call Reparenting. In psychology, particularly in concepts like Internal Family Systems (IFS) or the work of Dr. Nicole LePera ("The Holistic Psychologist"), this is a foundational practice. The idea is that our "Adult" self must consciously become the parent to our "Inner Child" that we always needed but never had. When we are triggered, our Inner Child is asking, "Are you going to abandon me, too? Are you going to shame me, too?" Our job, as the new, loving Adult in charge, is to pause and respond internally with the words we always needed to hear: - "I see you." - "It's okay to feel this angry/sad/scared." - "You are safe. I've got this." - "I am not going to leave you." When we practice this—when we give our own inner child compassion instead of criticism—something magical happens. We stop reacting to our past and become free to respond to our child's present. Suddenly, we find we have a deeper well of patience. We're not just trying to control our child's behavior; we're modeling what it looks like to feel a big emotion and move through it with grace. We are actively breaking the cycle in real-time. This is deep, difficult, and brave work. It is perhaps the hardest, and most important, part of being a solo parent. You're not just building a better future for your child; you're healing your past at the same time.

Hey Superparents, I'm launching a workshop for our community to stay in touch and work on some of the perks of being a single parent. This is the Live from last friday.

Hey Superparents, Let's connect—for real this time. I'm hosting a live community call tomorrow (Friday, Nov 7th) at 12:00 PM EST! This is short notice, but I wanted to get us all together to officially kick off a more interactive way for us to connect. This won't just be me talking; it's a chance for us to talk about the topics that matter most to you, face-to-face (well, screen-to-screen). I also have a big announcement: I'll be giving you the first look at a new 3-month program I'm launching exclusively for this community. Here's the plan: - WHAT: Live Community Kick-Off Call - WHEN: This Friday, November 7th @ 12:00 PM EST (Noon) - WHERE: [Link to the Zoom/Live Call in Skool] Set that reminder on your phone right now. Grab your lunch, find a quiet-ish spot (we all have kids, "quiet" is relative), and let's get together. Can't wait to see you there! P.S. Drop a "🙌" in the comments if you plan on making it!

Hey Superparents, Ever found yourself in a rare quiet moment on the couch, and this question just lands on you: "Who am I?" At first, the answer seems easy. "I'm Lev's parent. I'm a life coach. I live in Montclair." We list our roles and our stats. But if you go deeper... Who are you really? Who are you now, after the divorce, as a single parent? You're the person who walked away from a marriage that wasn't working. The person who had to grieve a dream you once built. But you're also the person who decided to stand up for yourself and for your kids. There's a powerful shift here. The old script was, "I stayed for the kids." Our generation's new, more powerful script is, "I left for the kids." We've stopped tolerating what isn't meant for us. We're not trees. We can move. We can rebuild. This isn't just a nice idea; it's a psychological process called Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). It's the idea that after a major life crisis (like a divorce), we don't just "bounce back." We are forced to rebuild our core beliefs and, in the process, we can develop new strengths, a deeper appreciation for life, and a stronger sense of self. This new "you" has a different perspective. This "you" has boundaries. This "you" prioritizes your well-being. This "you" is stronger. Let's Do the Work: The "Then & Now" Dynamic Let's make this real. In the comments, share your own "Then & Now" so we can cheer each other on. - THEN: (e.g., "I used to put my needs last.") - NOW: (e.g., "I am learning to schedule time for myself, guilt-free.") - THEN: (e.g., "I used to be afraid of conflict.") - NOW: (e.g., "I am a person who holds firm boundaries.") You are enough. You are worthy. And the person you are becoming is forged in strength. Congratulations, Superparent. Keep going. It's worth it.