I began parenting with the idea of being the perfectly attached mom. But what none of the books told me was how to respond to my children when things were hard, when strong wills were introduced and kids said no. I resorted to yelling and that yelling led me to self-loathing which created a cycle I could not stop until I found connective parenting. Come alon ... Show More
Apr 21
Empowering Children: Why Obedience Doesn't Keep Kids Safe
Most of us were raised to believe that an obedient child is a safe child. I believed it too, for a long time. But the truth is the opposite, and it took me years of parenting and coaching to really see it. A child who is trained to always comply, who learns that disagreement equa ... Show More
18m 34s
Apr 14
You Can't Parent From Empty
I’m back, and I’m coming in honest.After losing my dad last year, I stepped away from the podcast, my work, and the pressure to keep performing as a parent. In this return episode, I reflect on what three months of cocooning taught me about grief, self-preservation, and the impos ... Show More
12m 55s
Apr 7
Why Your Child Misbehaves And What To Do
Your child isn't "being bad", they're trying to tell you something. In this episode, I break down the five real reasons children misbehave and why the punishments, time-outs, and consequences you've been relying on are actually making behavior worse.You'll learn my step-by-step f ... Show More
24m 16s
May 2023
How to help your kids be more CONFIDENT...
Are you struggling to connect with your children and help them become more confident?
If so, then this episode is for you.As parents, navigating this world of raising kids in the era of TikTok, Instagram and snapchat - can feel overwhelming af. And I get so many messages from pa ... Show More
31m 19s
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
Aug 2023
S07|01 - Mindset-Driven Parenting
5 years ago, I found myself with a door slammed in my face and a child screaming at me on the other side. Big emotions, big reactions, and not knowing how to respond to all of this “big-ness”. Shifts were slow and happened over time… and it all started with this: MINDSET. I didn’ ... Show More
38m 17s
Jun 2023
#260 - Peaceful Parenting Tips for the Overwhelmed Parent with Sarah Rosensweet
Sarah Rosensweet is a certified peaceful parenting coach, speaker, and educator. She lives in Toronto with her husband and her 16 and 19 year old kids. Her 22 year old son has launched. Peaceful parenting is a non-punitive, connection-based approach that uses firm limits with lot ... Show More
52m 29s
May 2022
155. Re-parenting, Gentle Parenting with Leslie of Latinx Parenting
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chances are you've likely heard about the new trend in parenting- gentle parenting. While it may sound permissive or ineffective, if you really look into it, it's the natural response to the inherent violence that has been culturally accepted in ... Show More
42m 44s