Nicole Robidoux

Mediation + Coaching + Facilitation

  • The Grandparent Guilt Trip

    There is something especially awful about hearing a 70 year old woman whine – I hear enough of it from my 7 year old. Like gasoline to a fire, it is a surefire way to ignite those fight or flight emotions. But this time, I was far enough away when it happened so I could…

  • The Daily Struggle + If/Then Parenting Technique

    Eat! Get dressed! Pick up the toys! Wash your hands! Don’t pick your nose! Pick up your dishes! No hitting! Use your inside voice! Get ready for school! Clean your room! Get in the shower! Brush your teeth! Where are your shoes? No more “It’s raining tacos” on Spotify! Ever hear a parent admit they…

  • Parenting Hack: Simplifying the Rules

    I have simplified the rules for my kids (4 + 7) and it has been working SO well for the past 6 months! “Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible” That’s it! And these rules can apply to almost any scenario! Didn’t pick up the damn dishes or shoes again? “Oh! What are the rules? Can…

  • Hello! Let’s have a fun little anxiety spiral.

    Have you experienced the strange mix of fear, anxiety, joy, and existential dread that comes with the final year of a decade before the next milestone birthday? I’m feeling all the feelings as I finish up the last few months of my 30s. I bought my first bird book. It’s sarcastic and satirical and it…

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