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058 Tired of “New Year, New Me”? Try a Family Preset Instead
Join the free 2026 Family Preset: https://playschemas.com/preset Feeling tired already, and the year’s only just begun? If “new year, new me” feels more exhausting than motivating, this episode offers a different way forward. In this episode, Ruth introduces the 2026 Family Preset, a free, gentle, 5-day guided experience designed especially for parents of young children. No pressure. No hustle. Just clarity, connection, and small shifts that make family life feel lighter. Instead of fixing everything, this is about deciding what really matters, and setting your family up for a calmer, more connected year. What You’ll Learn Why clarity (not discipline) is often what’s missing when parenting feels hardHow small, intentional shifts can change the tone of your whole familyWhy rest, connection, and repair matter more than perfectionHow understanding your child’s play can reduce frustration and conflictWhat it really means to “preset” your family for the year ahead The 5 Days of the Family Preset Day 1: Starting with you, rest that actually restoresDay 2: Parenting as a team (or with your support system)Day 3: Understanding your child through their play and schemasDay 4: Building connection into everyday routinesDay 5: Protecting connection on the hard days through repairIncludes short daily videos, one small task a day, two weeks to complete it, and the chance to win over $500 in prizes. Resources Join the free 2026 Family Preset: https://playschemas.com/presetInstagram DM option: https://instagram.com/playschemasIf this episode supported you, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a review, it helps more parents find calm and clarity through play 💛 #DemystifyingChildsPlay #FamilyPreset #GentleParenting #PlayIsLearning #ConnectionOverConflict #ParentingSupport Send us Fan Mail Support the show If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review! I would love to hear your playtime stories—whether you’re celebrating a win or trying to crack the mystery behind a new behaviour, I’m here for it. Reach out on social media or drop me a message. Facebook and Instagram @play_schemas Ruth@PlaySchemas.com www.playschemas.com and if you are keen for a freebie... head to playschemas.com/free to see what there is for you!
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