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Scenario

When mom friend groups become competitive about toddler behavior

My mom friends and I used to be really close but now that our toddlers are going through challenging phases, every coffee date turns into comparing discipline strategies and I feel like we're all secretly competing to have the 'best behaved' kid. The judgment is subtle but it's there and it's changing how I feel about these friendships.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Women who found solidarity in early motherhood are losing safety as their children's behavior becomes a reflection of their perceived parenting success.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Toddler development and discipline philosophy?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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