Introducing a new series of episodes we'll be sprinkling in: parent stories. This week, mom of two, Sonya, joins us to talk about her experience working with her inner child to heal and come to parenting more connected. She took a class from Michelle and used journaling to find more peace in her family life.Use Michelle's journaling guide to get you start ... Show More
Yesterday
Stop Saying "We Can't Afford It"
You're at the checkout, almost done, and your child grabs something and asks, "Can we get this?" And four words come out before you've even thought about them: "We can't afford it." It feels honest. Responsible, even. Like you're teaching them the value of money. Most of us say i ... Show More
16m 10s
Sep 1
There's No Such Thing as a Perfect Parent
When you lie awake at night, what do you replay? Not the hundred things you got right that day. Not the lunches, the drop-offs, the bedtime story you were too tired to read but read anyway. You replay the one moment you lost it. The snap. The raised voice. The look on their face. ... Show More
20m 13s
Feb 2023
Bonus - Parenting Calm, Confident Kids You Love to Be Around, Part 3
Have you heard my WHOLE STORY? How I shifted from wanting my kiddos to change (which was NOT happening), and not being able to handle the extreme emotions and behaviours that my kids were throwing at me… to parenting calm, confident kids that I love to be around. It feels like a ... Show More
31m 24s
Apr 2020
S1 E10 All about how to build trust in your children, understand them, and enjoy it as well
This week I have a beautiful conversation with Junnifa all the way over in Nigeria. You may know Junnifa from her blog, Nduoma or instagram or her school, Fruitful Orchard Montessori. You'll leave this episode feeling inspired to either parent in a more Montessori way, maybe take ... Show More
1h 20m
Sep 2018
[On Air Coaching] Getting Out The Door [132]
In this very first on air coaching session, I talk to Christine, a Mindful Parenting alumni, who is struggling with getting her 4 and ¾ year-old son out the door. Listen in as we problem solve this issue so that she can get out the door and keep her relationship with her son clos ... Show More
53m 13s
Jul 2023
Nurturing Emotional Health with Suzy Reading
<p>In the final episode of this season of Parenting SOS, Gi chats with Suzy Reading, a respected psychologist, author, and yoga teacher, about emotional health for parents and children. Drawing on her rich professional background, Suzy shares her journey towards specialising in e ... Show More
36m 16s