To everyone who joined me for the very first Calm & Connected Parenting Pilot- thank you for showing up, participating, reflecting, asking questions and being willing to explore your parenting in a different way. @Nicolene O'Kelly @Dalene Lategan @Marilise Oberholzer @Miancé Rossouw @Charmaine Slabber @Sharon G @Vishani Bhula @Natalie Visagie @Belle Naidoo @Edith Fouche @Lyonel Lloyd-Evans This was my first time bringing the Calm & Connected Parenting Framework to life in this way, and having you here as our founding members has genuinely meant so much to me ✨ And remember… This isn't the end🌱 The Wholehearted Parenting community is here for you beyond these three days. Keep showing up, sharing your wins and challenges, asking questions, engaging with the community and, most importantly, putting what you've learned into practice. Because the goal was never to become a “perfect” parent in three days. 💭 I’d love to hear from you! Now that we’ve reached the end of the Pilot, what was the ONE thing that stood out to you most?

Tonight we explored: 🧭 Boundaries without the battle 🤍 Warm + firm parenting 🎯 The power of choice & “sometimes” 💬 Validation & communication 🔄 Repair after difficult moments 🤝 Creating connection in everyday moments 🌿 Bringing UNDERSTAND- REGULATE- LEAD- CONNECT together 🎥 The Day 3 recording is below if you missed it or want to revisit the session. 💭 Final reflection: What is ONE thing you want to do differently in your parenting after these three days? Thank you so much to everyone who joined me! 🤍🌱

That’s a wrap on Day 2 of the Calm & Connected Parenting Pilot! 🤍 Tonight we explored what happens when emotions run high- in our children and in ourselves: 🧠 Our nervous system ⏸️ Reacting vs. responding 🌿 The PAUSE 🤝 Co-regulation 🌊 Tantrums vs. meltdowns 🧠 Neurodivergence & regulation 🛠️ Practical strategies for big emotions 🎥 The Day 2 recording is available below for anyone who missed the session or wants to revisit it. 💬 Reflection: What is ONE thing from tonight that you want to try in a real parenting moment? Share it below! 🌱 Tomorrow is our FINAL DAY! See you there!

We’re live tonight at 19:00! 🤍 Tonight we’re getting practical and interactive as we explore: 🧠 Your nervous system ⏸️ Reacting vs. responding 🌿 The PAUSE 🤝 Co-regulation 🌊 Tantrums vs. meltdowns 🛠️ Practical regulation strategies Come prepared with ONE parenting situation that regularly pushes your buttons. We’ll use real-life examples throughout the session! No perfect parenting required- just come ready to learn, reflect and participate. 🤍 19:00 tonight | Wholehearted Parenting Community See you there! 🌱

What was one thing from tonight that made you stop and think differently about your parenting? 🤔🌱 Thank you so much to everyone who joined me for Day 1 of the Calm & Connected Parenting Pilot tonight! 🤍 There was a LOT to unpack tonight, so if you joined live, don't feel like you need to remember everything! 😂 We looked at: 🌱 Our parenting stories & beliefs 🌱 Parenting styles 🌱 What's happening underneath our children's behaviour 🌱 Developmentally realistic expectations 🌱 Our own parenting triggers and reactions I've added the recording below so you can rewatch anything that stood out to you, catch up if you couldn't join live, or simply revisit the parts that felt relevant to you. And tomorrow we move into DAY 2- REGULATE 🌿 We'll take what we explored tonight and make it much more practical and hands-on, looking at what actually happens when emotions run high — in you and your child — and what you can do in those moments. See you tomorrow at 19:00! 🌱 But first- I'd love to hear from you: 👇 What was one thing from tonight that made you stop and think differently about your parenting?