If you’re raising a strong-willed kid, this episode could change the trajectory of their entire life. Strong-willed kids get mislabeled as “bad” all the time. They push back. They melt down big. They leave you wondering if you’re failing - or if they’ll ever fit into the world. But here’s the truth: they’re not broken. They’re brilliant. And how you parent them determines whether that brilliance gets buried in shame or unleashed as their superpower.

In this episode, Kristin pulls back the curtain on what it was like to be that so-called “bad kid” herself - and shares the exact 3 messages every strong-willed child needs to hear on repeat. When you start saying these words, everything changes:

- Your child will begin to see themselves as worthy, not “bad.”

- You’ll stop parenting from fear and start parenting from belief.

- You’ll shift from daily power struggles to raising a child who knows they are loved, gifted, and celebrated exactly as they are.

These aren’t just words. They’re lifelines. And they can change the way your child shows up in the world - and how you show up as their parent. If you’ve ever thought, I don’t know if I can keep doing this, this episode is for you

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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is officially done chasing “balance”, because, as she tells Kristin, it doesn’t exist. In this funny, honest, and deeply relatable conversation, Katherine opens up about the pressures of “doing it all,” the guilt that comes with motherhood, and the boundaries she’s learning to hold as a mom of three. She shares what protecting her peace looks like in real time: saying no, slowing down, and letting herself be imperfect. Plus, Katherine passes along game changing piece of advice her mom, Maria Shriver, taught her about keeping a family close: the importance of naming your family values out loud, revisiting them often, and making sure everyone knows what your home stands for. It’s simple, profound, and truly game-changing advice every family needs.Together, she and Kristin unpack what it means to redefine success and replace the pressure with presence. It’s refreshing, hilarious, and full of heart, the kind of chat that makes you feel instantly lighter.

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2. Practical ways to set boundaries and protect your peace, guilt-free.

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Grab a mini Snickers (and maybe something stronger than apple cider) because this is Halloween, Big Little Feelings style. 🎃 In this hilarious, no-filter episode, Kristin and Tyler spill their Confessions from the Candy Bowl: the candy they steal, the costume chaos, and the hot parenting takes that’ll definitely start fights in the comments. From kids who change costumes six times to parents who just can’t pretend to like candy corn anymore, this is the messy, magical, meltdown-filled truth about Halloween with kids. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, you’ll maybe find a M&M in your couch cushion. Because real parenthood? It’s a mix of magic and meltdown, and that’s what makes it perfect.

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