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“You’re Mean Now, Mommy!”: What to Expect When You Shift from Permissive to Authoritative Parenting
The Future doesn't rest on your shoulders; it rests on your nervous system. If you’ve recently changed how you show up as a parent and started hearing: “You’re mean now.” “You don’t let me do anything anymore.” “I liked you better before.” This post is for you. You’re likely standing in one of the loudest, least talked-about transitions in parenting: the shift from permissive parenting into authoritative leadership. This phase often feels worse before it works. And without or
Bethany Blaine
Jan 84 min read


Navigating Change Within the Family System
There have been moments in my family life where things have felt harder than others – and it’s usually after I’ve decided to be more intentional, aware, and even more thoughtful than before. The gift of awareness is clarity. Clarity of how certain routines that were once perfect start showing signs of outdatedness and are strictly hanging on by habit, or when you notice new milestones surfacing and they aren't as cleaned cut as you imagined they would be. There are the times
Bethany Blaine
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Intention vs. Impact: A Bridge Built From Both Sides
The bridge between intention and impact isn’t rigid, it’s a living connection. Some days you’ll over-explain, some days you’ll misstep, and some days you’ll nail the balance. What matters is the willingness to step into the middle again and again.
Bethany Blaine
Sep 25, 20254 min read
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