Happier Summer Series Part 3: The Practice of Being a Present Parent & Choosing to Get off the Struggle Bus with Melanie Stefanovic

Happier Summer Series Part 3: The Practice of Being a Present Parent & Choosing to Get off the Struggle Bus with Melanie Stefanovic

June 15, 2026 · 39 min

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In this episode, Ryann Watkin and Melanie Stefanovic discuss the importance of being a present parent and the misconceptions about happiness.

Most of us think we'll feel happier when life settles down. When the house is clean. When the kids are cooperating. When work slows down. When we finally get caught up. Resources Mentioned 📘The Spiritual Child by Dr. Lisa Miller 💜Cocoplum Nature School But what if happiness has nothing to do with any of that? In this episode of the Happier Series, I sit down with Melanie Stefanovic, co-founder of Coco Plum Nature School, to explore what it really means to cultivate peace fro...

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Host: Ryann Watkin

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