18. When There's No One to Tag in: Snapping, Self-Compassion, and Nonviolent Communication for Solo Parents — with Ali Miller

How do you balance your child's need for connection with your own need for space, especially when there's no adult to "tag in"?That's just one of the questions we explore in this conversation with Ali Miller, a Single Mom by Choice and an expert in Nonviolent Communication (NVC).In this episode, you'll hear: ✔︎ The three essential principles of NVC, and how they apply to parenting.✔︎ An open, vulnerable conversation about the challenges of parenting solo, including guilt, blame, resentment, and the power of self-compassion.✔︎ Real-time coaching around one of Ali's ongoing challenges: Supporting her daughter's need for connection without entirely sacrificing her own needs.👉 If snapping and shame spirals are a challenge for you too, my free webinar on Feb. 4 is designed with you in mind. Click here to learn more. ABOUT ALI MILLER, MAAli Miller is a Single Mom by Choice, or, as she likes to call it, Sole Mom by Design. She's also an expert in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a Couples Communication Coach, and a Marriage & Family Therapist. Ali helps parents level up their communication and conflict-resolution skills so they can stop the fruitless fighting and feel closer than ever.👉 WEBSITE: https://www.alimillercoaching.com👉 IG: @alimillercoaching👉 FREE: Feelings & Needs Cheatsheets＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿CONNECT WITH DR. GILA👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com✉️ E-mail: [email protected]＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reservedDISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).