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Parenthood doesn’t come with a manual. We prepare as best we can—making plans, reading the books, setting intentions—only to find our ideals quickly collide with the messy, relentless reality of daily life.

Here’s the truth: when we parent without first tending to our own history, we unintentionally pass down the very patterns we once struggled with as children.

At The Heartful Mama, we invite parents to pause, look within, and reimagine parenting through the lens of conscious awareness. Our mission is to help you parent from a place of authenticity and empowerment—raising resilient, confident and emotionally healthy children who will lead with kind leadership in the world.

Welcome, I'm Lina —your guide to becoming a more Conscious, Compassionate & Connected parent.

When I became a mother, I was overflowing with love for my spirited child—and yet I felt overwhelmed, isolated, and uncertain. I knew I wanted something different: a relationship with my children rooted not in fear, control, or bribes, but in trust and connection.

My search led me to conscious parenting, and doing the inner work changed everything. It transformed my relationship with my child—and with myself. That transformation inspired me to become a certified master parent coach, dedicated to walking alongside parents who want to break free from old cycles and show up with confidence, compassion, and intention.

I’m also a mother of two incredible humans: a highly sensitive boy determined to make the world better for animals, and a spirited girl who greets life with wonder. Alongside my personal journey, I’ve contributed to The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution, authored by the founder of the world’s leading parent coaching institute, and have been featured in Austin Voyage and in several podcasts.

Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of parents and caregivers to build intentional family systems, deepen their connection with their children, and step into their role as benevolent leaders in their homes.

I believe every child deserves to be guided by the best version of us. And that begins with the work we do within ourselves.

You don’t have to walk this path alone. Let’s journey together. Book your free 45-min call — I’d love to hear your story.

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a heart-centered approach

Parenting is not about perfection. It’s about alignment. As your coach, my role is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for your growth. Together, we’ll move through my 1-2-3 process, designed to help you:

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KNOW Your Past

Uncover your childhood past
Letting go of the way you were being parented
Know your unconscious limiting beliefs

TWO

Establish A New Parenting Framework

Create new empowering beliefs
Learn about brain science, our nervous system & how it affects us (& our kids!)
Equip yourself with effective tools for your parenting life & setting limits that stick (without having to yell, punish or bribe)

THREE

Design Your Personalized Vision

Identify your own family values
Create your personalized blueprint for your family
Ongoing support

When you parent in alignment with your values, purpose, and intuition, your confidence grows. You begin to move away from fear and reactivity, and instead step into a space where parenting feels more natural, connected, and heart-led.

Heart-centered parenting isn’t unpredictable or unreliable—it’s a steady, intentional way of being. From this place, you can draw on your own reservoir of grace, strength, and understanding, allowing you to show up authentically for yourself and your children.

Parenting this way is deeply fulfilling and freeing. As you give yourself the time and space for this inner work, you’ll begin to see transformation within yourself—and beautiful ripple effects throughout your family.

I would be honored to walk this journey with you. If this resonates, I invite you to book your free call so we can explore what's possible together.

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It’s not about fixing our kids — it’s about finding ourselves in the hard moments. 💛

@dr.vanessalapointe once said, “Our job isn’t to find our children behaving well — it’s to find ourselves behaving well.”

Such a powerful reminder. 
Our children’s brains are still under construction — they’re not misbehaving because they’re bad or broken. They’re still growing.

On the other hand, we’re the ones with the fully developed brains — the ones who are capable to pause, model calm, and lead with empathy. And also to repair when we mess up.

So the next time your child’s behavior pushes your buttons, take a breath and ask yourself: 👉 “What am I modeling right now?”

That’s where the real work of parenting begins.

Follow @theheartfulmamacoach for more parenting tips, reflections, and inspiration to help you show up with more calm and connection. And if you are looking for parenting support, I’d love to have a conversation with you and explore how parent coaching can help you be the parent you want to be for your children. DM me for a no-obligation call.
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✨L A S T C A L L✨

Last call for parents who want to slow down, reflect, and show up more intentionally in their parenting.

As a parent coach who has supported hundreds of families, I’ve seen how reflection can quietly transform the way we connect with our children — and the way we care for ourselves. 💓
 It’s not about perfection. It’s about aligning with your values, nurturing your child, and stepping into the parent you want to be.

We begin this Friday, and I’d love for you to join us. We have two groups starting, one for families based in America and one for families based in Singapore. 🇺🇸 🇸🇬
 DM me for the Zoom link. 🔗

This is your space to reflect, reconnect, and gently reparent yourself — so you can parent with more presence and purpose.
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#GentleParenting #MindfulParenting #ParentingWithIntention #ReflectiveParentCircle #peacefulparenting #raisingourselves #anchoringintoourwisdom #parentinggroups

Connection first, correction second. ❤️
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#parentingtips #raisingconnectedfamilies

Parenting can feel fast, messy, and overwhelming. 
But what if you gave yourself 6 weeks to slow down, reflect, and realign with the parent you want to be? 🌿

Join the next cohort of The Reflective Parent Circle— a supportive space to clarify your parenting values, navigate challenges, and create rhythms that bring more presence and connection to your family life.

Give yourself an hour each week and pour back into your parenting again.

Our next group starts this coming Friday. Will you join us?
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During my float session, I caught myself trying SO HARD to relax—telling myself to rest, to nap, to let go, to not ‘waste’ my 60 mins of alone time. 😅
 But the harder I tried, the more restless and frustrated I became. 😫

It reminded me: mindfulness isn’t about emptying the mind. It’s about being with what’s already there.

So instead of forcing myself to be calm (which I wasn’t), I decided to be with and tend to the thoughts I did have— to get curious about them rather than push them away. And interestingly enough, once I did that, I actually felt calmer and my body a little less tense. 🙂

Isn’t that so much like parenting? 
When our child struggles, we often rush to fix it— to calm the storm instead of sitting beside it. ⛈️

What if we were to practice learning to pause first? 🛑
 To take a breath. To notice what’s happening— both in us and in our child— before jumping into solutions.

That simple pause can bring so much ease, clarity, and calm to our parenting. And supports us in showing up as the anchored, confident and steady parent that our child needs.
 It helps us respond, not react. ❤️
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#mindfulparenting #peacefulparenting #parentcoach #consciousparenting #gentleparenting #parentreflection #parentingwithintention #respondnotreact

“Don’t get so caught up in your own healing that you forget to look back and notice how much you’ve grown.” 🌱

This thought came to me this morning after a coaching session with a client. In holding space for her reflections, I was reminded of my own growth too— as a human and as a mother.

Healing can feel like such a long, winding path. But every step matters. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause, look back, and honor how far we’ve already come.

May this serve as a reminder to you too— to pause, look back and see how much you’ve grown. 💛🪴
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#ReflectiveParenting #ParentingGrowthJourney #ConsciousMamas #mindfulparenting #GentleParenting #ParentingWithAwareness #EmbodiedParenting #celebrateyourgrowth

"This Week, I Wonder"…

Am I reacting from past patterns? Or responding from my values?

This question isn’t about judgment—it’s about awareness.
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#ConsciousParenting #GentleReflection #ThisWeekIWonder #MindfulParenting

It took becoming a parent to truly see myself. 👀

I grew up in a home where emotions weren’t spoken of, where sensitivity felt like “too much.” So I hid it. Boxed it up.

But raising my highly sensitive child cracked me open. It helped me reclaim what I had tucked away — my own sensitivity.

🌱 Now, I honor it. 🌱 I set boundaries. 🌱 I regulate, so I can co-regulate.

There’s nothing wrong with feeling deeply. When I show up for myself, I show up better for my child.

💛 Keep raising yourselves, friends. That’s where transformational parenting begins.

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) raising a HSP? Let’s connect in the comments.👇

I’d love to hear your story. Drop a ❤️ if this resonated.

Hi! 👋🏻 I’m Lina, a parent coach who helps parents of spirited and highly sensitive kids understand their child’s sensitivity, reduce power struggles and increase harmony and connection in the home. Most importantly, I am a mother of two, and know first hand how when we raise ourselves, we do a much better job at raising our families.

Follow me @theheartfulmamacoach for parenting tips and reflections on parenting neurodivergent children.
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🌈 Want to see instant magic with your kids?

I first did this activity when my son was a toddler, and the wonder on his face was unforgettable. He’s 6 now—and he still remembers it and asks for it every now and then. 💕

The best part? It’s ridiculously simple: 
🍬 A handful of M&Ms (or any colored candy) 💧 Warm water 🍽️ A plate

That’s it!

For older kids, you can even add a science twist and ask: Why do the colors spread like that?
Simple. Magical. Worth repeating. ✨

Comment below if you try it!
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#ToddlerActivities #ParentingTips #LearningThroughPlay #EasyKidsActivities #MomLife #GentleParenting #PlayfulParenting #PlaybasedLearning

Have you ever asked your child what it’s like to be parented by you?

This week, I asked my son, “Are you afraid of mommy?” 
His answer: “I don’t know.” 🤷‍♂️

Instead of pressing, I said: “Thank you for being honest. It’s important to me that you feel safe with me.”

For me, it was more about planting a seed. 🌱

✨ If you’re working on parenting with more presence and intention, you’re not alone. Follow @theheartfulmamacoach for more gentle parenting reflections and tips.
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#consciousparenting #gentleparenting #intentionalparenting #positiveparenting #mindfulparenting #connectedparenting #respectfulparenting #peacefulparenting #raisingkindkids

“This Week, I Wonder” is a series of weekly questions to help you reconnect—with yourself, and with what matters most in your parenting. No pressure to answer. Just an invitation to listen inward.

In last week’s circle, we touched on our roots and we shared about what we experienced in our childhood and what we are now learning to give to our own children, what we want to hold on to, what we want to release as we reflect on our past and consider the future we like to have in our family.

✨“What did I need as a child that I’m now learning to give my own children?”✨

For many of us who may not have experienced the kind of secure childhood we needed and wanted, healing happens in the small, everyday moments.

You are breaking cycles and building bridges as you parent mindfully and intentionally.

What are you learning to offer your child—and yourself?

Click the share icon to add this to your story or share your thoughts below if you are willing. 😊💓

✨ And if you’re craving deeper reflection and shared insight, you’re warmly invited to join my next Reflective Parent Circle—a supportive space to slow down, speak honestly, and grow in community. DM “CIRCLE” or see link in my bio to join.

We start in October.
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Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — but it does come with moments that invite us to pause, reflect, and realign with the parent we want to be.

The Reflective Parent Circle is a 6-week journey designed for growth-minded parents who want to move beyond survival mode and into intentional, heart-centered parenting.

What you’ll find here:
 ✅ A spacious, supportive space to reflect on your parenting 
✅ Weekly themes that spark deeper self-understanding 
✅ Creative exercises to bring more clarity and connection into your family life

If you’ve been craving time to slow down, tune in, and parent with greater presence — this circle is for you.

📅 Next cohort begins Oct 17. 💌 Limited spots available to preserve intimacy of the space

See link in bio to join, or DM me with any questions.
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Social media is the highlight reel.

But parenting? It’s the messy mornings, toddler tantrums, endless negotiations, tearful moments, and laughter in between. It’s the makeup-free days and the unwashed hair—like you see here. 🙃

These are the stories we rarely share online, yet they’re the ones that shape us most. 💛

That’s why I created the Reflective Parent Circle—a space to set aside the “highlight reel,” get real, and reconnect with our own #ParentWisdom.

🌀 Next Cohort begins this October
📩 DM me “CIRCLE” for details
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Hello Fall! 🍂

There’s something about fall that just gets me every time...

Maybe it’s watching the trees release what no longer serves them with such grace. Maybe it’s the reminder that change doesn’t have to be scary—it can be beautiful.

As parents, we’re constantly in seasons of transition. Our kids grow, our challenges shift, and we find ourselves asking: “Am I showing up the way I want to? Are my old patterns still serving my family?”

If you’ve been feeling like you’re parenting on autopilot, or if you’re craving more intentional connection with your kids, you’re not alone.

That’s why I’m beyond excited to open applications for the second cohort of the Reflective Parent Circle—a space where we’ll explore these questions together.

This isn’t about perfect parenting (spoiler: it doesn’t exist). It’s about conscious parenting. It’s about creating space to reflect, clarify your values, and build the kind of family culture you actually want.

Because here’s what I’ve learned: when we parent with intention, everything shifts. The way we respond to meltdowns. The conversations we have at dinner. The memories we create.

Ready to fall into this work together?🍁 Comment “FALL” below or send me a DM, and I’ll share all the details.
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Last weekend, I was knee-deep in dusting, vacuuming, and reorganizing our home (goodbye playroom, hello office 👋).

Somewhere between clearing cobwebs and rearranging furniture, I realized—parenting works a lot like this too.

We all carry an unconscious parenting toolkit… the habits, rhythms, and rituals we rely on to raise our kids. But here’s the thing:
 ✨ Do those tools still serve us? ✨ Or do some need a little dusting off—or even replacing?

Sometimes the way we’ve always done things doesn’t quite match the season of life we’re in. And just like our homes, our parenting practices need refreshing too.

💡 If you’re feeling ready to reevaluate your parenting toolkit, I’d love to talk about how parent coaching can support you as you raise your children.
 👉 DM me if you’re curious how coaching could help you make shifts that feel supportive and aligned in your current parenting season.
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On the outside, it looks like I’m just driving in silence. 🚘
 On the inside, I’m running through an endless list of things that keep our family moving. 📝

This is the mental load of motherhood — heavy, invisible, and constant.

The mental load isn’t about doing the physical tasks. It’s about managing them: 
✨ remembering what needs to get done (and when) ✨ deciding who to delegate to ✨ tracking to make sure it all actually happens

It’s the emotional labor in parenting — the unseen work moms do every day to keep things afloat.

According to a study in the American Sociological Review, mental load is the responsibility of “anticipating needs, identifying options for filling them, making decisions, and monitoring progress.”

If you’re a mom or a caregiver doing the ‘mothering’ role, you know how overwhelming this invisible work can feel. Exhausting, taxing, and never-ending. And because it’s unseen, it often goes unacknowledged.

💛 Let’s name it out loud. Because when we name it, we don’t have to carry it alone. Let’s talk about how we can lighten the mom load together.

💭 What’s on your mental load today?
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I’ve always loved this poem by @letters.to.anna

Lately, its words land even deeper in my bones as I take in the state of our world. 🌎

Amidst so much uncertainty (and chaos!), I feel even more committed to raising my children with intention—and to supporting families who are also dreaming of a gentler, kinder tomorrow for their little ones.

May these words bring you comfort and resonance too.

With you in parenting, Lina ❤️
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This is what I intend to do for myself and for my family for the next few days.

Sometimes the most radical thing we can do is pause.
 With the constant stream of news and noise, it’s easy to get swept up in what’s happening out there—while missing what’s right here.

Take a breath. Take a step back. Take a moment to truly be with your kids.

Your presence is the most nourishing gift you can give—to them, and to yourself. 💛

Take care.
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#parentcoach #consciousparenting #mindfulparenting #mentalhealthawareness #slowdown #parentingreminder

Hi, I’m Lina 👋 I’m a parent coach who helps parents connect with their nervous system and bring body + mind into alignment—so they can parent with more ease, presence, and confidence. 🌱

You’ve probably heard: “93% of communication is nonverbal.” 👀 
But that’s not actually what Dr. Albert Mehrabian found. His research (1971, Silent Messages) looked at moments when words and body language don’t match—like saying “I’m fine” when you’re clearly upset.

The real takeaway for us as parents?
 ✨ It’s not about numbers. It’s about alignment. When your words and your body tell the same story, your child feels safe, loved, and understood.

This week, notice: do your words and body language line up?
 Because our kids need to both hear and feel our love. ❤️

👉 Share with a parent who needs to hear this.
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#consciousparenting #parenting #raisingchildren #gentleparenting #whatareyoucommunicating #consciouscommunication #parentcoaching

A little late to this trend, but I asked my “drunk bestie” (aka ChatGPT 🍷) to describe what I do for a living… and let’s just say I was blushing and grinning the whole way through. 🥹💖

✨ Parent coaching isn’t about fixing you or your kids — it’s about finding more ease, connection, and clarity in the everyday messiness of raising humans.

Curious how this could support your parenting journey?
 📞 Book your FREE discovery call today — I’d love to hear your story. Dm me.
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✨HOME IS THEIR PRACTICE GROUND✨

My 4-year-old was falsely accused at a playdate over the weekend. What happened next reminded me why the way we parent at home matters SO much.

An older kid hit another child, then pointed at my daughter saying “SHE did it!” Every mama bear instinct in me wanted to defend my daughter, but I held back - curious how my daughter would respond.

She calmly said, “I didn’t do it. I was in the playroom.”

Matter-of-fact. No fear. No anger. Just truth.

It reminded me of another incident at our library where a much older kid tried to take the glue stick she was using. Her response, “I am still using it,” then later sought out the same kid to give it to her when she was done.

In both moments, I witnessed something beautiful: Confidence and Kindness coexisting.

She can be firm with her boundaries AND remain kind. She speaks her truth AND shows compassion.

These moments encourage me why we parent the way we do. Our hope is that our children are fully anchored in their worth and don’t shrink when challenged.

Here’s what I keep coming back to: HOME is their practice ground. 🏠

The way we respond when our kids make mistakes, share hard truths, stand up for themselves, or express their needs... it all shapes how they’ll respond out there in the world.

So I’m asking myself (and you): How are we creating space for our kids to practice speaking their truth at home? Are we teaching them their voice matters? Are we modeling confident kindness?

Because when they’re anchored at home, they can stand strong anywhere. 💙
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This Week, I Wonder… 🤔

“When do I feel most connected to my child?”

Sometimes it’s not during the planned “quality time,” but in the in-between moments—
A shared glance. A quiet cuddle. The giggle that bursts out when we both find something unexpectedly funny. The way they whisper “I love you” when I least expect it.

These moments remind me that connection isn’t built in grand gestures, but in everyday presence. Not in perfection—but in presence, attunement, and repair.

This week, I’m noticing what true connection feels like—and how I can invite more of it into our days. What are the conditions that help us feel close? What nourishes our bond? How can I create more of that?

💭 When do you feel most connected to your child?

Let it be a gentle question you carry this week.

Have you register for next week’s Reflective Parent Circle yet? We start August 28 for an 8-week guided experience as we explore more deeply into the way we parent our children, and how we can continue to show up for ourselves, and for our children - consciously and with intention.

I hope you’ll consider joining me. We have 3 more spots remaining.
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📚✨ Back-to-school tip for parents ✨📚

“Why won’t my kid talk to me after school?!” 😩

IT’S NOT YOU. 
It’s that their brain is still processing from a full day of stimulation, rules, and transitions—especially if they’re starting a new school, a new teacher or are highly sensitive.

Jumping in with “What did you do today?” can feel overwhelming.

Instead: 💛 Give them space to decompress. 💛 Play first, talk later. 💛 Ask specific questions when they are regulated

Connection happens when we meet them where they are—not when we rush them into conversation.

💬 How do you like to reconnect with your kids after school?
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Have you ever paused to ask yourself — what does being a “good” parent mean to me? And maybe even more importantly…where did that definition come from?

In the rush of daily life, we often carry beliefs and expectations about parenting that we’ve never truly examined. This month, I invite you to slow down with me and a community of like-minded parents inside the Reflective Parent Circle.

Together, we’ll explore the stories, values, and inner anchors that shape how we show up for our children — and ourselves.

✨ Come get curious. Come be held. Come remember your way.

We begin August 28.

📩 DM me or tap the link in bio to join us. We have 3 more spots available.
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Sometimes, without realizing it, we shame our kids to suit our agenda.

The way we speak to our children becomes the voice they carry inside forever. Let’s make sure it’s a voice of love and kindness, not shame. 💛

What phrase are you working to change in your own parenting? Share below—we’re all learning together.
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This Week, I Wonder...

Is it the part of me that craves control?
The part that longs to be heard?
The part that never got to rest?
The part that does not feel safe?
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Parenting has a way of pulling our tender, unhealed parts into the light. Not to shame us—but to offer a chance to listen. To understand. To tend.⁠
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This week, I invite you to notice:
✨ What version of you shows up most when things feel hard?
✨ What might that part of you truly need?
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Parenting can be a path to deeper self-understanding—if we’re willing to get curious. 💛
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Share your reflection below, or simply let this question sit gently with you this week.

This August, I invite you to join me for The Reflective Parent Circle, where we breathe space into our parenting and give ourselves permission to allow the different parts of us to be heard and held, in a community of like-minded parents who desire to parent more consciously and intentionally. We start August 28. DM "REFLECT" to learn more. I'd love to have you join us. ❤️
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“I don’t punish my kids. And here’s why.”

When I was a kid, I got punished for lying. For skipping school. 
And did it make me more honest? Nope. I just got better at hiding things.
 I didn’t learn why honesty mattered—only that telling the truth got me into trouble.

🔍 Science backs this up. 
Punishment activates a child’s stress response—fight, flight, or freeze. When the brain is in survival mode, it can’t learn or regulate emotions. It just learns to protect itself. (Source: Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University)

Now, as a parent, I choose differently. I don’t want my children to fear me—I want them to trust me.

Discipline doesn’t have to mean punishment. It can mean boundaries. Support. Teaching. Guidance.

If punishments didn’t teach us the skills we needed—why are we still using them? There is a more respectful way. 
✨ Let’s unlearn punishment and raise our children with connection and intention.

Ready to make the shift? Let’s talk. 💬

Hi! 👋🏻 I’m Lina, a parent coach and positive discipline educator dedicated to supporting parents move away from punishment to positive and conscious discipline rooted in connection and understanding. Drop me a DM if you are curious to learn a different way of discipline that does not harm your relationship with your child.

Follow @theheartfulmamacoach for parenting tips and inspiration.
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This Week, I Wonder…

What do I want my children to feel in their bones when they think of me?

✨Safe.
✨Seen.
✨Loved.
✨Accepted.

Not just in the big moments, but in the everyday ones—the way I listen, the way I hold space for their feelings, the way I show up even when it’s hard.

Because how I parent today becomes the story they carry with them tomorrow.

What message lives beneath my tone, my boundaries, my presence? What is the legacy I’m quietly building through each interaction?

I invite you to join me in my Reflective Parent Circle this August, where we explore our parenting values and create family rhythms that are truly ours. It's a spacious circle to pause, breathe and be heard. I hope you can join me. DM "REFLECT" for more details. ❤️
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This Week, I Wonder…

You, my fellow parent and friend, are growing, too. What would it feel like to offer yourself the same compassion you offer your child?

Longing for some reflective space in your parenting? Join my August cohort for The Reflective Parent Circle. DM “REFLECT” for more details.

"This Week, I Wonder..." is a series of weekly prompts designed for parents and caregivers to pause, reflect, and parent forward with intention.
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This trip to Singapore marks a milestone for me—my first time traveling solo with both kids. ✈️🇸🇬

Between tight connections and jet lag, I wasn’t sure how things would unfold… but what surprised me most was how much my kids rose to the moment. No whining. No meltdowns. Just teamwork, presence, and a sense of “we’ve got this.”

It reminded me: 💛 When kids feel seen, capable, and connected…they show up.

This felt like one of those small-but-big parenting wins for me—the kind that remind you, your work is working.

If you’re in the thick of it right now, I hope this story encourages you to look for those moments of connection and capability in your own family rhythm. Our kids are so often more ready than we think.

👉 Swipe through to read the story—and drop a comment below:
 ✨ What’s a recent parenting win you’re celebrating? ✨ Or something your child did that surprised you?

Hi! 👋 I am Lina, a parent coach dedicated to supporting parents raise their differently-wired kids more consciously and compassionately. Follow along for more stories, inspiration, and tips.
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The world feels like it’s spinning faster these days—louder, more pressurized, more demanding. 🌏

And yet, our children don’t need us to keep up with the chaos. They need us to slow down. To anchor. To protect the kind of presence that helps them feel safe, seen, and truly connected. ⚓️ 💚

This season invites us to soften. To stretch time like sunlight and linger in the ordinary. To parent with presence, not pressure. With intention, not urgency.

Inside The Reflective Parent Circle, we’re creating space to pause, breathe, and remember what really matters. 🌿
 A space to reflect on how we want to show up—not just for our kids, but for ourselves.

If you’ve been craving slowness, clarity, or simply a moment to hear your own thoughts again— this is your invitation.

We begin this August. Join us and reclaim the calm in your parenting rhythm.
 Your child needs it. And so do you. 🙂

DM “REFLECT” to learn more.
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This week’s question:�What do you need to invite in so you can create space for what you really want?

Sometimes we focus so much on what we want to change, fix, or release in our parenting—�But what if the shift starts with an invitation?

What if what you really need is gentleness, structure, support, rest, or joy?�What would it feel like to welcome that in—without guilt?

This week, pause and ask yourself:�
🌿 What do I need to invite in?�
🌿 What do I long for more space to feel, experience, or hold?

Click the share icon to add this to your story or share your thoughts below. 😊💓

✨ And if you’re craving for space to allow deeper reflection and shared insight, you’re warmly invited to join my upcoming Reflective Parent Circle—a supportive space to slow down, speak honestly, and grow in community. DM me “REFLECT” for more details.
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The Reflective Parent Circle is an invitation for conscious and intentional parents who craves for a space to pause, reflect and return to yourself.

Over the course of 8 weeks, you will be held in a supportive container designed to help you:

🌿 Reflect on your own upbringing without being defined by it 🌿 Get clear on the values that truly matter to you 🌿 Set grounded intentions for your family, rooted in connection 🌿 Explore family rhythms that are aligned with your parenting intentions 🌿 Be witnessed and supported by others on a similar path

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming more of who you want to be — as a parent, and as a human.

If you’re longing for a space that honors your inner world while holding your parenting with care... this is it.

📥 Tap the link in my bio get more details [or: DM me “REFLECT” to learn more]
 Spots will be intentionally limited — because depth requires space.

I’d love to have you join me.
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🌱 What would shift for you if you trusted your “no” today?

Saying no isn’t easy, especially if — like me — you were taught it’s rude or selfish. But I’m learning: each “no” is a “yes” to myself, my peace, my values, how I desire to show up in my parenting and in my world.

💛Anyone else practicing this too? Let’s talk about it below.
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This Week, I Wonder…

With the recent news of flooding in Texas and the heaviness of the world — on top of the daily juggle of parenting and life — I feel the weight in my chest a little more than usual.

I wonder…
When my cup is empty, how do I show up for my child?
What helps me feel more grounded, supported, whole?

Some days, the answer feels far away. Other days, it’s a slow exhale, a moment of stillness, a quiet tear.

This is an invitation to check in with your own capacity — not with shame, but with compassion.

✨ What helps you return to yourself when you're stretched thin?

Craving for more space in your parenting? My upcoming Reflective Parent Circle is now open for registration—a supportive space to slow down, reflect and be held. DM “CONNECT” or see link in my bio for more details.
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It’s a heavy weekend here in Central Texas.

Less than three hours from where I live, a flash flood swept through a Christian summer camp on Friday. Precious young lives were lost. Entire communities are reeling. Closer to our home, families have been displaced, homes and livelihoods washed away by the flood. It feels like a scene from a movie — except it’s heartbreakingly real.

When you’re a mom, news like this lands differently. An eight-year-old girl was carried away by the waters — just two years older than my son. I can’t begin to imagine the lifetime of heartache her family will carry.

And yet, there is hope. Once the emergency alert was lifted, friends leapt into action — driving around to rescue the stranded, bringing them to shelters and churches, offering food, warmth, care. My feed has been filled with local stories of generosity and love. My messages have been exploding with words of care. This is community care in action.

I’m praying for miracles this week — for the safety of first responders still searching, for healing, for strength. It’s a race against time now.

At home, I’m holding space for my own grief while staying present for my children, doing my best not to burden them with worry. My daughter saw a video a friend had sent of her situation and asked if we’re going to the flooded areas. My son said he wanted to swim in the waters.

If only they knew.

This weekend, I’m holding them a little tighter. And I’m holding in my heart the families forever changed by this unforeseeable tragedy.

💛 If you’re able, please consider supporting local relief efforts. Every bit helps. I’ll share resources in the comments and update as I learn more.
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No fireworks? No problem! 🎆
 Our town’s 4th of July celebration was rained out, but we still found a fun way to honor the day this morning as a family—with a simple festive craft!

DIY Firework Stamps: Perfect for all ages and super easy to make! 🇺🇸✨

You’ll need: ✅ 3 toilet paper rolls (or cut-up paper towel rolls) ✅ 3 paper plates ✅ Washable red, white & blue paint ✅ Black construction paper ✅ Scissors

How-to:
1️⃣ Snip vertical lines all around one end of your toilet paper roll.
2️⃣ Press the cuts outward like a firework burst.
3️⃣ Dip into paint and stamp onto the black paper! 
That’s it! Messy, creative, fun—and no loud noises involved! (huge bonus for us with highly sensitive humans in our family) 😉🎨
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This Week, I Wonder…is a gentle prompt for parents and caregivers to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention.

✨ This week’s question:�What is one value you want to show up for consistently in your parenting?

Take a moment to sit with this question. No need for perfect answers—just honest reflection. Your values are the compass that guides how you show up for your kids and yourself.

Feel free to share your thoughts below or keep them close to your heart. Either way, you’re making space for mindful parenting.

And if you’re craving for deeper reflection and shared insight, you’re warmly invited to join my upcoming Reflective Parent Circle—a supportive space to slow down, speak honestly, and grow in community. DM “CONNECT” or see link in my bio to for more details.
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Shoutout to the parents who are doing the active work in healing and transforming their own childhood wounds so they can show up as the anchored, peaceful leader in their relationships with their own kids.

It's a lifetime journey and I sure am glad I am doing it alongside with you. 🫶
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Be the kind of person you hope your child becomes.
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Easy Toddler Play Hack for Bath Time 🚿🧊🦖

Need a fun, low-effort way to make bath time smoother and more engaging? Try this frozen animal rescue activity! ❄️🐾

Here’s what you need: ✔️ Ice cube tray (the bigger, the better!) ✔️ Small plastic animals or dinos or unicorns ✔️ Water + a few drops of food coloring (optional but fun to have different colored cubes!)

Simply place 1-2 animals in each ice cube slot, fill with colored water, and freeze.
 Then during bath time, just toss the frozen cubes into the tub and let your little one work on “rescuing” the trapped animals!

It’s sensory, exciting, and buys you some peaceful minutes while your toddler is totally immersed in play AND getting themselves cleaned at the same time. 🙌

Save this idea for your next bath time — it’s a winner! 💡🛁
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This Week, I Wonder... What does it mean to truly pause in the middle of parenting?

As a parent coach and a mother, I’ve learned that insight doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from noticing more. When we pause and reflect, we begin to respond, not just react. And that changes everything.

Today, I’m launching “This Week, I Wonder” —a quiet prompt for parents and caregivers to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. Each week, I’ll offer a gentle question to help you reconnect—with yourself, and with what matters most in your parenting. No pressure to answer. Just an invitation to listen inward.

Click the share icon to add this to your story or share your thoughts below if you are willing. 😊💓

✨ And if you’re craving deeper reflection and shared insight, you’re warmly invited to join my upcoming Reflective Parent Circle—a supportive space to slow down, speak honestly, and grow in community. DM “CONNECT” or see link in my bio to join the waitlist.
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Friday marks the Summer Solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere - it’s the longest day of the year where the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and the Earth’s tilt towards the sun is at its maximum. 🌞

From then, the days in the Northern Hemisphere will gradually become shorter as the Earth continues its orbit around the sun.

With that said, I am finding myself in this season of spaciousness, of quiet reflections, of peace in this seasonal shift.

We’ve been staying home a lot more than usual, choosing to release the urgency of activities and learning to be bored, allowing our creativity to flow and be in presence with each other. Both my kids are still attending school and in a few weeks’ time, summer break will be here.

My intention for this season with my family is to slow down, enjoy each other, and simply be - prioritizing connection and presence this summer. Summertime is also the time where I tend to go offline a little more than usual, and being a little more present with life, without feeling the pull of social media.

Wherever you are in the world, may you find balance, presence and connection this season.
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If you’ve ever whispered to yourself...
 “I want to do this parenting thing differently.”
 This is your invitation. 🌿

The Reflective Parent Circle is an 8-week guided space for conscious parents who want to slow down, reflect, and grow with intention—not perfection.

Inside this experience, you’ll receive: 
✨ Weekly prompts + reflection exercises 
✨ Supportive live sessions 
✨ Gentle tools for emotional awareness 
✨ Community with like-minded parents

This isn’t a coaching or teaching course. It’s a container.

To pause.
To see yourself clearly.
To parent from your values.

We start in August — spots are kept limited to allow spaciousness for deeper reflections.

📥 Tap the link in my bio to get on the waitlist and receive a special discount for its launch in July.

 Your voice matters, too. 💛
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What if…what we need isn’t more parenting advice?

Not more content to consume.
Not more influencers to follow.
Not more scripts to memorize.

Just a pause.
Just S P A C E .

Because maybe…what you really need is:

🌀 Space to breathe
🌀 Space to reflect
🌀 Space to be held

Social media can be loud. The flood of parenting advice can be overwhelming.

Even your nervous system knows— this isn’t sustainable.

So how do you stay present in your parenting…without losing your way?

I’ve been creating something for conscious, intentional parents like you.

A quiet, nurturing space. A space to reconnect with yourself.

💭 To reflect on your journey.
🧘‍♀️ To reclaim your own inner wisdom.
🫶 To remember you are not alone.

More details coming your way this week…stay tuned.

You are already the parent your child needs. Let’s deepen that truth. 💛

Hi! 👋 I am Lina Lie, a parent coach, an educator and a workshop facilitator. Most importantly, I am mom to two little humans who inspire me to work on being a compassionate and conscious human being here on earth. My biggest growth comes in brave and safe spaces where I am held, where my thoughts are validated and where I find community in meaningful, rich conversations. Follow @theheartfulmamacoach for more parenting inspiration, support and tips that value connection, respect and kindness.
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Grateful for this man I chose to do life with, who doesn’t parent from the sidelines.

To all the father figures out there who are unafraid to examine themselves, to unlearn, and to grow as a better leader for their families.

I am celebrating you today.

Happy Father’s Day. 💚

Thank you for the love you pour into your children’s lives.
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“Interbeing is the understanding that nothing exists separately from anything else. We are all interconnected. By taking care of another person, you take care of yourself. By taking care of yourself, you take care of the other person. Happiness and safety are not individual matters. If you suffer, I suffer. If you are not safe, I am not safe. There is no way for me to be truly happy if you are suffering. If you can smile, I can smile too. The understanding of interbeing is very important. It helps us to remove the illusion of loneliness, and transform the anger that comes from the feeling of separation.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh

We are all connected.

This goes for parenting too.
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