Every parent wants to control and fix their kids but this approach typically backfires. When parents don’t get their way they feel frustrated and upset. Dr. Shefali coaches two parents through their control issues and helps them return to a place of inner empowerment and peace.
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Yesterday
Motherhood Changes Everything
Becoming a mother, whether for the first time or again, can be a life altering transition. In today’s episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Caggie Dunlop, host of Saturn Returns with Caggie, who recently became a first time mother and is known for guiding listeners through pivotal mo ... Show More
49m 15s
Jan 13
Breaking Silence and Releasing Shame
In this episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with Dr. Jessica Zucker for a powerful and compassionate conversation about the emotional weight women carry in silence. This episode is for listeners who have felt isolated in their grief, shame, or unspoken experiences around loss and woma ... Show More
29m 7s
Jan 6
Reconnecting to Yourself to Raise Resilient Children
In this episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Eleanor and Emma, the founders of The Reconnected, for a deeply grounding conversation about what parents are truly missing right now - themselves. This dialogue speaks directly to overwhelmed, disconnected parents who are doing “all the ... Show More
40m 27s
Sep 2022
Help Me Stop Yelling at My Child
Janet responds to an email from a parent who says that lately, she has found herself yelling at her 3-year-old, who’s been having a difficult time since the birth of her brother. She realizes that yelling is not helping her daughter, and it’s not the parent she wants to be. “I’ve ... Show More
12m 7s
Feb 2018
My Child Won't Stop Hitting
A parent says she feels helpless because her 2-year-old has been hitting other kids. She says her son loves people and enjoys playing with others, but parents are now keeping their kids away from him. She has tried several approaches, but nothing has worked, so she’s looking to J ... Show More
13m 17s
Aug 2023
Teen Stories: Losing Control
Most teens want to be in control of their own lives, but when they try to take the reins by force, it can lead to ongoing conflict with their families ... and things end up more out of control than ever. In this week's interview with Heartlight teens, Mark sits down with two olde ... Show More
17m 53s
Nov 2023
Perfectly Imperfect Parents
You want so much to do the right thing, but if we're honest, parenting is filled with mistakes. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch will encourage you to keep going, even after you've made a mistake as a parent. Also, John and Danny bring up how to celebrate small bits of progress as a p ... Show More
9m 55s