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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Nov 18
Parenting Through the Storm
It’s difficult to be a parent even on the best days, but what happens when you’re faced with a crisis, something unimaginable and frantic? Parenting through moments like a flood, hurricane, trauma, war, or divorce can shake us to the core and create deep uncertainty for our child ... Show More
35m 1s
Nov 11
The Overachiever Club: Letting go of Perfect
Are you a parent striving to be the best, do it all, and create the perfect life while also succeeding at work? In this episode, Dr Shefali breaks it all down for overachieving parents, helping them see what truly matters and how to find balance, authenticity, and peace along the ... Show More
41m 17s
Nov 4
Parenting Through Panic: Calming Your Inner Storm
In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents explore how to navigate their own big emotions—especially in the heat of challenging moments with teenagers, toddlers, or even their own parents. She unpacks what happens when our inner child goes into panic mode and how that can trigger ... Show More
38m 21s
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
<p>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 t ... 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