🚨 Tired of Repeating Yourself? You’re Not Alone.
Every parent has been there: you make an agreement with your kid, they break it, and your gut says “punish”—but what if there’s a better way? In this powerful episode, Matt and Alona dive into the rollercoaster ride of parenting through broken agreements, emotional exhaustion, and the choice to lead with connection instead of control. 💥

💬 From iPads and missed curfews to dishwashers and forgotten promises, they show us how the real power comes when we shift from punishment to impact—when your child doesn't just remember the rule, they remember the relationship.

⚡ Challenging moments you’ll want to hear more about:

• A raw and real story of how Matt’s daughter chose to lose $5 over having screen time controls—because it mattered to her.
• How a 10-minute massage became a meaningful follow-through when Matt forgot to run the dishwasher.
• The conversation Alona had when her daughter forgot her phone—one that turned a potential meltdown into a moment of internal growth.

Have a Kinectin Account? Explore these Nudges to see how they apply to your own life — in a way only Amari can.

Nudge: Every time my kid breaks an agreement, I feel like they don’t care—and it hurts. I want to find a way that matters to both of us, without defaulting to punishment.

Nudge: I keep yelling when agreements get broken, but deep down I know it’s not working. How do I help my child remember through connection instead of fear?

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To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

🔥 Podcast Summary:

🥲 Remember the first time they reached for your hand? What happens when they stop? In this powerful episode, Matt and Alona explore the raw, heart-tugging transitions every parent faces — when our kids pull away, grow up, and evolve beyond our rituals.

💔 A mom grieves the end of morning hair-braiding — until a quiet tea ritual emerges. A dad wrestles with his son’s refusal to hold hands. And a parent mourns the disconnect from their newlywed daughter, questioning who they even are now. These aren't just stories — they’re mirrors.

🧠 What if the key to staying close isn't holding on, but learning how to let go — with presence, with grace, and with open-hearted curiosity?

🎯 Challenging moments that’ll make you pause:

• A parent admits: “I don’t know who I am without being her mom.”
• The grief behind “just a hug” instead of butterfly kisses in public.
• Letting go of the sports dream when your child couldn’t care less.

💬 Have a Kinectin Account? Explore these Nudges to see how they apply to your own life — in a way only Amari can:

• My child used to open up to me all the time — now I’m lucky if I get a word. I miss our connection, but I don’t want to push them away. How do I show up differently?

• I always dreamed of sharing my love of sports with my kid, but he’s just not into it. I feel like I’m mourning the bond I imagined. How do I let go of my dream and support his?

• My son just left for college and I can’t stop replaying everything I didn’t do. I feel haunted by the thought I wasn’t enough. How do I move forward without guilt?

What is Amari?
webe Parents has partnered with Kinectin to bring you Amari, your personal AI coach. Now you can interact with the ideas from our podcasts, articles, and parenting tips — and Amari will help you apply them directly to your personal life. Learn more at webe Kinectin.

To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Ever felt your child slipping through your fingers as they grow? 😩 In this episode of webe Pärents, Matt & Alona tackle the brutal truth every parent faces: the only constant in parenting… is change. From outgrowing tiaras to resisting bedtime stories, this conversation dives deep into why clinging tighter is actually disconnecting us from our kids — and how letting go might be the most connected thing you can do.

💥 You’ll hear how grief is not your enemy — it’s proof of your love.

💔 Why your child might push you away on purpose just to protect their independence.

🌊 And the real reason chasing "perfect moments" will rob you of the peace you’re seeking right now.

Have a Kinectin Account? Explore these Nudges to see how they apply to your own life — in a way only Amari can.

It hurts to admit, but I think I'm clinging too tightly to the version of my child I used to know. I want to connect with who they are now, but I don’t know how.

My kid is pulling away and I keep taking it personally. I want to support their independence, not sabotage our connection.

I feel like I’m failing if I’m not making the most of every parenting moment. But trying so hard to be perfect is exhausting and disconnecting.

What is Amari?
webe Pärents has partnered with Kinectin to bring you Amari, your personal AI coach. Now you can interact with the ideas from our podcasts, articles, and parenting tips — and Amari will help you apply them directly to your personal life.

To learn more about what Alona & Matt are up to check us out at webeparents.com, or follow us on our socials at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to webe Pärents wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.