This week Ang is joined by Natalie McCabe, a practical visionary and dedicated single parent coach with over 30 years of experience in education. Natalie shares her inspiring journey from teaching and raising two children as a single mom, to becoming a parent coach who empowers families to find joy and resilience in parenting. Drawing from her personal story and her book Sink or Swim Parenting, Natalie discusses the challenges of single parenting, the importance of emotional regulation for both parents and children, and practical strategies to navigate difficult behaviors and family dynamics.

(00:00 ) Introduction and Guest Introduction
(01:56 ) Natalie's Journey into Education and Parenting
(03:28 ) Creating a Childcare Center and Expanding Horizons
(04:37 ) Transition to Parent Coaching
(05:08 ) Understanding Parent Coaching
(08:18 ) Managing Child Behavior and Emotional Regulation
(13:38 ) Self-Care for Single Parents
(20:13 ) Parenting Styles and Communication
(24:08 ) Fear-Based Parenting vs. Love-Based Parenting
(27:28 ) Building Relationships and Connection
(28:25 ) Discipline as Teaching
(31:44 ) The Power of Modeling Behavior
(33:03 ) Self-Care for Single Parents
(36:17 ) Introducing the Book: Sink or Swim
(39:37 ) Building a Parenting Community
(43:10 ) Final Thoughts and Advice

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Natalie explains how her early career in teaching and personal experiences as a single parent shaped her mission to support other parents through coaching.

Parent coaching is not about criticism but about co-creating solutions based on each family's unique values and strengths, much like having a personal trainer for your parenting journey.

Children's challenging behaviors are forms of communication; understanding the root causes helps parents respond calmly rather than react impulsively.

Emotional regulation is crucial for parents, especially single parents who don't have a partner to share the load; small moments of mindful self-care can make a big difference.

Natalie highlights the similarities between toddlers and teenagers in their emotional development and the importance of patience and calm responses during outbursts.

BEST MOMENTS

"One day my story will be someone else's survival guide."

"Parent coaching is your support person, not someone coming in to tell you what you're doing wrong."

"Children act out because they're trying to communicate an unmet need, it really has nothing to do with you."

"Regulating our emotions is super, super important — it changes how quickly a difficult situation can be resolved."

"Even washing dishes can be a moment of self-care if you're present in the moment and mindful."

GUEST LINKS

Website https://nataliemccabe.com/contact
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natalie_mccabe_official/?hl=en
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Natalie-McCabe-Parent-Coach-100095530359277/

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ABOUT THE PODCAST

Do I Really Hate Men?

Interesting question and one I have asked myself many times. This is not an 'I hate men' podcast neither is it just an account of my divorce and the many awful events leading up to and during it. This podcast is a safe space to delve into what happens when relationships end, it provides guidance on how to carry on being a functioning adult and/or Single Mum when you feel broken inside. 

This podcast provides hope sprinkled with humour, at times its emotional at times inspiring and at times sad. I have a message to share with women around the world, come join me and your global sisters for a weekly dose of Superhero Mum inspiration and stories.

My mission - to help women and mothers globally to recover from relationship pain,  lead meaningful happy lives and inspire their children to succeed.

NOTE – I need you to know that I don't hate men! It's important that you know there are many great men out there. Many fantastic fathers and single fathers trying hard to do a great job. I know little about the struggles of single fathers; however, I presume they are numerous common issues we share with these amazing men who strive to do the right thing by their children. 

ABOUT THE HOST

Ang is first and foremost a very proud Mum. She is on a mission to share her experiences of both divorce and life as a single Mum. With a 25 year career in the corporate world, she has always been passionate about empowering women and those around her. She is a fully qualified life coach of 20 years and a self confessed self development junkie.

Ang has written her first book called 'Do I Really Hate Men', due to be released later this year which NEEDS to be read by women worldwide. With a high level of emotional intelligence she works tirelessly to improve the lives of womankind through her words, both digitally and at speaking events globally. 

With a six year divorce behind her, Ang represented herself in court a total of 6 times. She has been a single parent of two boys for a total of 14 years. She has lived through the struggles and come out the other side. Her words, honesty and humour captivates her audience.