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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 23 MIN

Coaches’ couch: How to calm the morning chaos

from Parents We've Met · host rova | Parenting Place New Zealand

Are mornings tricky or stressful? Need to get to work on time and your kid’s distracted by carpet fluff? Parent coach Kristin Ward joins us on the coaches’ couch this week with some hot tips and tools to help you leave the house without completely losing it!  Together with Jenny and Dayna, Kristin shares strategies for calmer mornings including building in simple systems and time buffers, guarding kids’ sleep so they wake naturally, on time, and prioritising intentional moments of connection to keep the vibes sweet.  Got a parenting challenge you need help with? Book a 1:1 coaching session online or in-person at parentingplace.nz/coaching Parents We’ve Met is brought to you by Parenting Place – a charity with a heart for New Zealand families. Explore our self-guided online courses and hundreds of free parenting articles and ideas ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠.      Find us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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