Sustaining Your Village: How to Keep Connections Strong When Life Gets Busy

Are you struggling to keep up with friends, family, or your parenting community when life gets hectic? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Empowered Parent Podcast, Rebecca Woollam—paediatric nurse, health visitor, and founder of Kinder Coaching—shares practical, evidence-based strategies for sustaining your parenting network, even when your schedule is overflowing.

Building on the FAMILY Framework and last week’s episode on nurturing your network, Rebecca covers:

• Why maintaining your “village” is crucial for resilience, wellbeing, and your child’s development
• Real-life stories and rituals that keep connections alive (even when you’re short on time)
• Practical tips for low-pressure check-ins, shared routines, and honest communication
• How to set healthy boundaries and let go of guilt around being “busy”
• Ways to deepen bonds, welcome new friends, and keep your support system thriving

You’ll leave with actionable ideas for keeping your village strong—no matter how chaotic life gets.

Ready to strengthen your parenting network? Listen now, and don’t forget to check out the free resources and community links below!

🔗 Useful Links & Connect With Kinder Coaching

• Website & Free Resources: www.kindercoaching.co.uk
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• Parent Sanctuary Facebook Group: Join here
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• TikTok: @kinder_coaching

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