On Her Terms with Nikki Elledge Brown

🚦ready-position parenting: bc these kids just keep growing. [OHT 062]

Been meaning to anchor this thought in for a while.


A spoiler from 12 years deep into my parenting journey: Contrary to what I used to think on some level - kids growing older doesn't mean they need us less.


I find the older they get, the more I want to be in "ready position" for moments big and small - homework frustration, basketball practices, friendship challenges.


A sometimes fascinating, sometimes frustrating front row seat to human behavior and personal development.


Does this mean I want to be with them all the time? Hale no. That wouldn't be good for any of us.


BUT it does mean that being there for certain moments is a top prio for me in the near and distant future. And I am designing my biz and life accordingly.


Would love to hear your thoughts on this, whether you're a new parent or a seasoned vet. Visit onherterms.com/convo to share.

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Hi! 👋 I'm Nikki.


...Elledge Brown.


Creator of the On Her Terms® universe.


Pro word nerd and mom of three.

I'm a creative advisor, coach, and strategist for entrepreneurial women who love their work, their families, and their alone time.


I'm also a military spouse and former park ranger and college professor with a penchant for almost excessive verbal processing. (You've prob picked up on that by now.)


After over a decade in business and momming, moving from my fave Hawaiian island to my fave Texas town, reckoning with and recovering from my own brand of #onherterms burnout, I've been deep in introspection + experimentation over here:


Got it. Not a dress rehearsal. What do I really want my life to look like? What do I want it to feel like? In each area of life, what are my terms for this season? When I get really honest and ditch the should dos and the have tos…what's left? What’s true? NOW WHAT?


This podcast is a space to track that journey, to share my field notes, to anchor in the stories and lessons my clients and I are learning along the way.


Join me here to refresh your OWN definitions of what matters most to you. Motherhood, ambition, fulfillment, creativity, relationships, inspiration, REST, success, community, and about a squillion other words and concepts that deserve thoughtful consideration.


Can't wait to hear your take.

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