“The Messy Years” Blog

Preparing your family to document these amazing, messy years of childhood… and having a lot of fun along the way!

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Advice from My Very Favorite Olympia Parenting Coach: Emily McMason.

Parenting can be hard. Really hard. When my first child turned two, there were times when I felt at a complete loss for how to be a good parent. I felt upset when my child wouldn't listen to me. I felt embarrassed at any misbehavior in front of strangers at the grocery store, or much worse, in front of my own family members. In general, I felt at a loss, not knowing what advice to seek or who to listen to. Then I found Emily McMason's parent education class and it changed my life.

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