August 2026 Parenting Notes

August 13, 2026•2 min read

Summer is almost over! And here it is mid-August and this month’s Parenting Notes hasn’t happened. We’ve been busy!!

Our excuse? We just launched a podcast!

It’s been a whirlwind. But we are so excited and would LOVE for you to check it out. The Guiding Parent Podcast is a labor of love from Tammy and Shannon that has evolved from our own everyday parenting conversations. We hope you will join us for real conversations that help make sense of what is going on in our kid's little minds and bodies – why they do what they do or won’t do what they should. We want to be part of your village. Join us for practical tips and tools to bring greater confidence, ease, peace and joy on your parenting journey. We’re here to support you to more intentionally navigate whatever arises, regardless of the situation, age or stage.

You’ll find the Guiding Parent Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Or just click below.

We hope you and your family enjoy these last days of summer. We’ll be back next month with our regularly scheduled parenting notes.

With you on the journey,

~ Shannon & Tammy

“Children come into the world with everything within them to become who they are meant to be. It's up to us to guide their unfolding.”

~Tammy Ulrich

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The Guiding Mindset Newsletter brought to you by:
Tammy Ulrich - parenting & early childhood educator
and her daughter, Shannon Achilles, mom to 10 year old H.

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Tamara Ulrich

Tammy is a passionate parenting educator dedicated to helping parents confidently navigate their parenting journey to experience the joy children bring to our lives, hearts, & homes. With over 40 years of experience, her journey also includes the roles of preschool teacher, school administrator, Montessori & Early Childhood educator, and college & teacher instructor. Her core belief is that every child is special and unique with limitless potential. By empowering parents with effective principles and tools, they can better guide the unfolding of their child's full potential. Having personal experience as a mom, single mom, and stepmom, Tammy is deeply invested in making a positive impact on families. Her goal is to spread "The Guiding Mindset," to support parents through any parenting challenge to fully experiencing the joy of parenting.

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