So you say you're feeling overwhelmed by this whole parenting thing? Your child is intense, strong-willed, has big emotions, and you are just hanging on? Or maybe they are slow to warm up and getting them to do anything new feels like a struggle... Wherever you are, it can feel isolating when everyone around you seems to have it so easy. And they're so full of advice, but it just doesn't work for your child. Welcome, friend. The Lifeline is my weekly-ish email for parents just like you. You are not alone, and you don't have to grit your teeth and just get through it. You can change the dynamic within your family. You can reclaim your life. One day at a time. One email at a time. I can't wait for you to join us.
That's not the problem, Rita
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I get so many random offers from people who want to "fix" my business "problems." Problems that they think exist but I don't because I'm running a different kind of business and they simply don't understand. My business is built on relationships, is small by design, and accommodates different financial situations. My business prioritizes my life, my family, and allows me to homeschool - instead of hustle. I'm not here to make millions, and I'm certainly not interested in impressing the algorithms. I'm here to help you crack the code of parenting your child (in all their unique glory). I'm here to help you crack the code of your own programming that gets in the way of the relationship you want to have with them. I'm here, making sure the path to my cabin is clear and welcoming you in with a cup of tea. I know that you experience this inundation of nonsensical advice and offers as a parent, too. From Uncle Steve when he starts talking about how kids didn't pull shenanigans like that in his day. From Aunt Rita reminding you that they just need firm boundaries and a clear leader. From all those facebook ads and experts telling you that you can be done with meltdowns for good if you just follow their system. And meanwhile, you know that there is no one-size-fits-all, and what works for most kids doesn't work for all. You've tried it. And you know that getting rid of meltdowns would be nice, but it isn't the ultimate objective. And you know that they need a grown-up who can work with them more than they need boundaries and limits. And you know there are lots of reasons that kids were different in Uncle Steve's day, and you are ready to break that cycle of behaviorism and see how much better (emotionally) kids can be today. Welcome. My door is open. I have a cup of tea waiting for you. Let's talk about what your path forward could look like. Your partner in parenting, Julia McGarey PS To get started you just need to get on the schedule. You can do that here. Don't see a time that works for you? Reply to this email and tell me what would work. We'll figure something out. PPS All aunts and uncles are fictional and perhaps slightly influenced by characters from Bluey. *Nice parking spot, Rita.* |
The Lifeline
So you say you're feeling overwhelmed by this whole parenting thing? Your child is intense, strong-willed, has big emotions, and you are just hanging on? Or maybe they are slow to warm up and getting them to do anything new feels like a struggle... Wherever you are, it can feel isolating when everyone around you seems to have it so easy. And they're so full of advice, but it just doesn't work for your child. Welcome, friend. The Lifeline is my weekly-ish email for parents just like you. You are not alone, and you don't have to grit your teeth and just get through it. You can change the dynamic within your family. You can reclaim your life. One day at a time. One email at a time. I can't wait for you to join us.
Hello Reader, My fingers feel a bit rusty as I type this to you this morning. 2025 has been quite a year, hasn't it? And it's only March 1st. When the world is swirling around you, unexpected life changes are cropping up, and your child still needs your support more than ever, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. And it's even worse if your partner isn't on board with your parenting, or your friends have kids who sleep through the night, love going to school, or any other number of things kids are...
Hello Reader, Well, it's 2025, and I've been out of touch. Rather, I've been focused. Focused on creating a homeschool balance that works for us, focused on supporting my clients, and focused on co-creating a school alternative for families in my community. I've come to realize that creating alternatives is my primary form of activism, really, and I have long been an activist at heart. My main purpose with Partnered Path Parenting, for example, is helping families explore alternatives to...
Hello Reader, I’ve been quiet for a while. My grandmother passed away on September 28th, and it was hard to write about anything but that. Channeling my thinking into usable, relevant chunks for parents was the last thing on my mind. I was revisiting memories, thinking about my younger self. And honestly, I know that version of me would never have imagined that I could be someone who would write about one topic every week for six years. I have a rainforest mind, after all. Sometimes I’m not...