Dr. Michelle Alden: Family Therapist & Parent Coach

05/02/2026

Think you can’t make it?

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04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Some moments in parenting feel harder than they should. No shame. Just truth.

The ones where nothing is working…
and you’re not sure what to try next.

You don’t have to sit in that alone.

The Playroom is a space where we slow those moments down,
figure out what’s really going on,
and help you feel steady again.

I’ll meet you there.
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04/28/2026

You’re not crazy.

You did say it.
Multiple times.

And they’re still acting like they have no idea what you’re talking about…

👉 That’s not a listening problem.
👉 That’s not solved by saying it louder.
👉 And it’s definitely not fixed by saying it 10 more times.

It’s a brain access problem.

Just like this kid
he’s literally touching the goggles…
and his brain still can’t register, “Oh. They’re right here.”

That’s what’s happening when your child:

* “can’t find” their shoes
* “forgets” what you just said
* doesn’t start the thing you asked

And every time you repeat yourself, you’re actually:
❌ increasing overwhelm
❌ lowering follow-through
❌ training them to wait you out

So then you escalate.
They resist.
And now you’re both stuck in it.

That’s the cycle that makes summer feel exhausting.

More time together = more asking
More asking = more repeating
More repeating = more conflict

It’s not going to fix itself.

But it is fixable.

Inside Stop Dreading Summer, I’ll show you:
✔️ What to do instead of repeating yourself
✔️ How to get action without nagging or yelling
✔️ How to lead when their brain is offline

This is where things start to shift.

👉 Join the workshop TODAY!
👉 Replay available if you can’t make it live but you must sign up. Link below ⬇️ in comments

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04/27/2026

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04/26/2026

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04/26/2026

Summer pictures….

What you don’t see:
– the constant “I’m bored”
– the fights
– the pressure on you to make it magical
– the exhaustion by week two

And if you’re parenting a more intense, emotional, or reactive kid?
It’s not relaxing. It’s survival.

You don’t need more ideas.
You need a plan that actually works at home.

I’ll show you how to:
✔️ create structure without constant battles
✔️ stop the chaos before it escalates
✔️ help your kids function better this summer

Stop Dreading Summer Workshop April 28 12 pm MT

Link for workshop in the bio!

04/24/2026

Everyone was talking about growth, scaling, and what’s next. And all I could think about was the parent at home right now… Barely holding it together. That’s my path, not louder. Not bigger. Closer. Steadier. Real. Helping families feel safe again. Helping parents lead again. Changing lives in the moments that actually matter. And that changes everything. Follow me, get your free guide. Work with me, change your family for generations.

04/22/2026

So many great things about this video! Watch and share your thoughts.

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04/20/2026

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04/20/2026

Look for any correlation between dairy and acting out.

04/19/2026

It's normal for them to be angry and want to control things.