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Hi! I am Allison Lloyd, the certified Parent Coach, behind Go Parent. Here we work as a team to help you meet your parenting goals and help curate the home life you dream of. Sometimes you need to just Go Parent and learn as you go.
Week 17: Tacos, Car Mods, First Solo Drive, and a Teen Birthday Bash
Family Dinners 52–55 By Allison Lloyd, Parent Coach & Child Advocate Let me tell you something about Week 17 of our 100 Family Dinners...
Allison Lloyd
Jun 21, 20253 min read
Why Limiting Screen Time Isn’t About Control It’s About You
Hey there, You’ve probably heard adults say, “Get off your phone!” or “Screens are bad for you!” And maybe you’ve rolled your eyes or...
Allison Lloyd
Jun 6, 20252 min read
Week 16: Calm Comes When the Screens Turn Off
April 27–May 3 Dinners 49, 10, 51 This week didn’t win any gold stars for school success. I could feel the stress creeping in. We had...
Allison Lloyd
Jun 6, 20252 min read
Raising Resilient Kids in a Digital World: Insights from The Anxious Generation
As parents, we've navigated the transition from flip phones to smartphones, witnessing firsthand the digital revolution's impact on our...
Allison Lloyd
Jun 2, 20253 min read
Week 15 of 100 Dinners: How One Spaghetti Dinner and a Drive-Thru Meal Held Us Together
Spring is sprinting by, and with it, the rhythm of our family dinners has definitely changed. From April 20–26 week 15 of family dinners,...
Allison Lloyd
May 26, 20253 min read
Go Mom Yourself: How to Love Your Kids Without Losing You
Taking inspiration from Dr Morgan Cutlip's book: Love Your Kids without Losing Yourself Let’s be honest: being a mom often feels like...
Allison Lloyd
May 13, 20252 min read
Raising Teens in a New World: What Parents Need to Know from The New Adolescence by Christine Carter
Allison Lloyd, Certified Parent Coach Let’s face it, parenting today doesn’t look anything like it did when we were growing up. Our kids...
Allison Lloyd
May 13, 20253 min read
What I Learned from Life Will Get Better
Simple Strategies for Parents of Kids with Attention, Anxiety, Mood, and Behavior Challenges Part of my series: 25 Parenting Books That...
Allison Lloyd
May 10, 20253 min read
100 Dinners: Week 14 Dinners 44, 45,46
This week brought more than just dinner—it brought cake, co-parenting logistics, a dash of self-discovery, and a whole lot of reflecting....
Allison Lloyd
May 6, 20253 min read
Week 13 in my year of Family Dinners
Family Dinner Check-In: Bonding, Boundaries, and 10 Things I Hate About You This week felt like a marathon: doctor’s appointments, board...
Allison Lloyd
Apr 30, 20253 min read
Ultimate Life Skills for Epic Tweens by Vivian Foster
Raising Epic Tweens: Real-Life Skills to Build Confidence, Resilience, and Connection As a mom of tween and teen, I’m always looking for...
Allison Lloyd
Apr 20, 20253 min read
Week 12 of my year of 100 Family Dinners
Learning to Say No, Choosing Peace, and Still Showing Up for Dinner March 30 – April 5 Four dinners together this week. It was me and...
Allison Lloyd
Apr 20, 20253 min read
10 Ways to Connect with Your Teenage Daughter
10 Ways to Connect with Your Teenage Daughter Inspired by the book Underestimated by Chelsey Goodan Because our girls are wise,...
Allison Lloyd
Apr 16, 20253 min read
Why Empathy Matters More Than Ever: A Mom's Guide to Raising Kinder Kids Inspired by the book Unselfie by Dr. Michele Borba Ed.D
In a world where likes, followers, and selfies reign supreme, it's more important than ever to raise kids who lead with empathy and not...
Allison Lloyd
Apr 13, 20253 min read
Week 11: Quiet Dinners, Big Feelings, and Girl Dinner Therapy
Dinners 34–36. This week kicked off with the first day back to school after a two-week spring break. That first morning always feels like...
Allison Lloyd
Apr 13, 20253 min read
Week 10: Burgers, Board Meetings & Broadway—Finding Connection in the Chaos
Finding Connection in the Chaos of everyday parenintg.
Allison Lloyd
Apr 1, 20253 min read
Week 9: A Different Kind of Family Dinner
This week was different. For the first time since beginning my 100 family dinners in 2025 journey, my kids weren’t at the table with me....
Allison Lloyd
Mar 26, 20252 min read
Week 8: The Power of Presence—Even When Life Gets Busy
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my journey to 100 family dinners this year, it’s that connection isn’t about perfection—it’s about...
Allison Lloyd
Mar 26, 20252 min read
Week 7: The Power of Two Dinners
It’s the end of February already, and I’m shocked at how quickly time is flying by! This week, we had to get back into the swing of...
Allison Lloyd
Mar 24, 20252 min read
Family Dinners at Sea: A Cruise, a Challenge, and a Lesson in Patience Part 6 of my year of 100 Dinners
Family dinners #18-24 of 100 this year took place somewhere in the middle of the ocean. No cooking, no cleaning, no grocery...
Allison Lloyd
Mar 24, 20252 min read
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