Mary Van Geffen

Mary Van Geffen, an international parenting coach and author who specializes in strong-willed or 'spicy' children. She discusses defining spicy temperament and her own journey, shares a calm-down recipe and conscious pause techniques, and explains how to set firm boundaries while preserving connection and supporting milder siblings.

Biomechanist Katy Bowman and Parent Coach Mary Van Geffen discuss how movement can regulate emotions in 'spicy kids'. They talk about using outdoor play, big-body movements, combative play, and controlled destruction to help kids express feelings and foster autonomy. Learn how parents can support kids' physical and emotional needs through physical closeness and modeling movement.

Mary Van Geffen, an international coaching expert for parents of 'spicy ones,' discusses raising spirited children, choosing connection over control in parenting, and the power of playful responses. She also shares about her classes and courses for parents of 'spicy kids.'