Send us Fan Mail This episode encourages parents to shift their focus from rigid parenting styles to a more reflective, emotion-centered approach. We discuss the pressures of perfectionism, the importance of self-awareness, and how embracing the idea of "good enough" can transform parenting experiences. • Exploring the pressures of positive and conscious p ... Show More
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You Are the Parent: How to raising capable kids without overparenting with Dr. Siggie
Send us Fan MailMany of us have absorbed the message that emotions matter, then ended up stuck in the moment, rescuing, fixing, and working hard to keep our kids happy. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Siggie, author of the new book You Are the Parent, about the missing piece: re ... Show More
52m 47s
Oct 20
How children learn to regulate emotions (and behaviours)
Send us Fan MailHi Reflective Parents,In today's episode, we chat about The Tripartite Model of Parental Socialization! Yes, that's nerd talk for "How do kids learn to regulate/cope with emotions?"This is important for all of us to learn because has a significant impact on our ch ... Show More
29m 11s
Jun 2025
The Follow-Up: Unlearning and Re-parenting Together
This episode is personal. My husband and I sit down for an open, honest, and vulnerable conversation about what it means to reparent ourselves while raising our son. It’s a raw look at how childhood experiences—good and bad—shape us as adults, and how we can consciously break har ... Show More
17m 6s
May 2025
Why 'Good Enough' Parenting Is Exactly What Your Kids Need
Okay, friend, let's discuss the pressure of being the "perfect" parent. If you've felt overwhelmed by a toddler’s grocery store meltdown or a teen defying you, this episode is for you. I've been in the trenches, thinking perfect parenting meant perfectly behaved children and woul ... Show More
12m 28s
Jun 2025
Zoom Out Parenting: The Mindset Shift Every Overwhelmed Parent Needs
Is parenting starting to feel like one giant checklist you’re constantly failing? In this episode, I introduce a powerful mindset shift called Zoom Out Parenting, a way to ditch the guilt, the hyper-tracking, and the unrealistic expectations that make modern parenting feel overwh ... Show More
14m 3s
Apr 2025
S10|16 - Intuitive Parenting
Over the last 4+ years of this podcast I have spoken about connection-based parenting, what’s blocking us, and how to move through those blocks. I have noticed my perspective and beliefs change towards my kids, and about parenting, and I feel very differently than I used to. I wa ... Show More
31m 48s