Forward Author’s Note Part One: The Hero’s Journey in Parenting Chapter 1: My Hero’s Journey in Parenting - the Beginning Chapter 2: Threshold Crossing Chapter 3: Reconnecting with Myself Chapter 4: Acceptance of the Journey Chapter 5: Archetypes in a Hero’s Journey Part One Conclusion: Summary, Key Concepts and Power Questions Part Two: Why is Parenting Exhausting and What Can I Do About It? Chapter 6: Non-Stop Warrior Mode Chapter 7: Reconnecting with What Feels Best for You Part Two Conclusion: Summary, Key Concepts and Power Questions Part Three: Reclaiming Your Power Chapter 8: Shadow Force #1 - The Storyteller Chapter 9: Shadow Force #2 - Your Battle Ready Bodyguard Chapter 10: Shadow Force #3 -Guardian of Your Heart Chapter 11: The Importance of Stillness Part Three Conclusion: Summary, Key Concepts and Power Questions Part Four: Control and Judgment Chapter 12: Control Chapter 13: Judgment Chapter 14: Curiosity, Feedback and the Three Questions Part Four Conclusion: Summary, Key Concepts and Power Questions Part Five: Stormy Times of Parenting - Meltdowns and Tantrums Chapter 15: Underlying Cause: Sensory Overload Chapter 16: Underlying Cause: Emotional Regulation Challenges Chapter 17: Underlying Cause: Embarrassment Chapter 18: Underlying Cause: Chronological Age vs. Developmental Age Chapter 19: Underlying Cause: Learning Stage Exhaustion Chapter 20: Underlying Cause: Desire to Control and Testing Boundaries Chapter 21: Underlying Cause: The Need to Close an Open Loop Chapter 22: During and After Challenging Situations Chapter 23: Looking Inward During the Stormy Times of Parenting Part Five Conclusion: Summary, Key Concepts and Power Questions Part Six: Empowering Forces Chapter 24: Empowering Force #1: Creating a More Balanced Flow of Energy Chapter 25: Empowering Force #2: Setting Yourself Up for Success Chapter 26: Empowering Force #3: Intentional Parenting Using Archetypes Chapter 27: Empowering Force #4: Self Care Chapter 28: Empowering Force #5: Gratitude Chapter 29: Empowering Force #6: Seek and Create Joy Chapter 30: Sensing Your Way to Joy: Sight Chapter 31: Sensing Your Way to Joy: Smell Chapter 32: Sensing Your Way to Joy: Taste Chapter 33: Sensing Your Way to Joy: Touch Chapter 34: Sensing Your Way to Joy: Hearing Chapter 35: Martha Beck’s 3 B’s: Better It, Barter It, Bag It Part Six Conclusion: Summary, Key Concepts and Power Questions Part Seven: A Hero’s Journey in Parenting Conclusion Acknowledgements Author Bio