No matter what method of parenting we choose to follow, there will be judgment from someone, somewhere. It is hard enough to parent as is, but that judgment can leave us feeling very alone and full of self doubt. We're talking about all the ways we manage to leave the judgment aside and move forward using peaceful techniques despite the critics. Please ra ... Show More
Jul 28
Play Instead of Punishment
When your child is being hard, what is the first tool you reach for? A countdown. A consequence. A lecture. A raised voice. Almost every one of those is a version of the same instinct: when my child gets hard, I get harder. It makes complete sense, because that is exactly what we ... Show More
18m 38s
Jul 21
Your Neurodivergent Child Doesn’t Need a Different Parent
When Cammie's son began struggling with school, anxiety, and sensory challenges, she heard the same message so many parents hear: maybe he needed a different approach. But instead of abandoning connection, she leaned into it, and watched something remarkable happen.In this episod ... Show More
20m 34s
Jul 14
Your Child is Not Disrespectful, They Are Dysregulated.
For years, I believed that when my daughters pushed back, they were being defiant. Then one afternoon at the American Girl store, my youngest daughter had a public meltdown that completely changed the way I understood children's behavior and my role as a parent.In this episode, I ... Show More
24m 37s
Dec 2023
Monday Mindset Minute: Anxious Children, Parenting Styles, & Importance of Boundaries
Parenting can be a struggle for anyone. If you are struggling with parenting this season, please know that you are not alone and that you CAN make changes so that you have a more peaceful, secure child. Listen in today for more information about parenting styles and why lacking b ... Show More
27m 42s