On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with international parenting coach Mary Van Geffen, who specializes in helping mothers raise strong willed, or as she calls them, “spicy” children. As the mother of a spirited child herself, Mary understands just how humbling and triggering parenting can be. Dr. Shefali also shares her own experience raising a strong willed child and the lessons she has learned along the way. Together, they discuss why these children often experience bigger emotions, challenge routines and expectations, and require a different approach to parenting. Mary explains how parents can stay calm, kind, and firm while raising confident, resilient children. This conversation will help parents see that a strong willed child is not a problem to fix, but a gift to understand and nurture. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Dr. Shefali is a NYT bestselling author of The Conscious Parent, and The Awakened Family. She is also a clinical psychologist, an international speaker and a wisdom teacher, integrating Eastern philosophy with Western psychology. Learn more about her at: https://www.drshefali.com Join Conscious Circle Community: https://theconsciouscirclecommunity.com Follow her Parenting & You podcast: https://www.drshefali.com/podcast Learn more about Dr. Shefali's Coaching Institute: https://institute.drshefali.com Purchase Conscious Courses: https://courses.drshefali.com