#8: Tips to Being a Peaceful Parent| Listen on Anghami

Jul 2024

Dealing with Needy & Attention Seeking Behaviors

A listener wants to know if it's OK to always pick up a fussy, needy toddler who always wants to be held? Will this responsiveness perpetuate more neediness and get in the way of building independence? Another mom wants to know how to handle a particular attention-seeking beh ... Show More

14m 24s

Jun 2024

How to Balance Short Term vs. Long Term Parenting Goals

It's easy to get overwhelmed in the day-to-day. Pretty soon you're flying by the seat of your pants and can't seem to get your feet under you. How do you switch focus from constantly putting out fires to parenting with more intention? Then sometimes parenting in the s ... Show More

18m 47s

May 2024

Dealing with Toddler Defiance and Aggression

Toddlerhood is the first big push for independence and with that often comes defiance. How do we support independence while also setting healthy boundaries? One mom asks for some guidance on dealing with her toddler's defiance, while another asks about how to deal with her to ... Show More

18m 22s

Aug 2023

How Can We Be More Empathetic with Our Kids

I understand that learning empathy can be a challenging journey, especially if it's not something that was modeled for us in our own upbringing. However, I've learned that empathy is a crucial component of creating a strong connection with our children. That means being p ... Show More

11m 41s

Oct 2023

3 Things You Can Do to Stop Yelling

Today I'm thrilled to share with you three powerful ways you can break free from the cycle of control, yelling, and punishments, and evolve into a more connected and loving parent. I'll share a powerful technique that allows you to gain clarity in those challenging parent ... Show More

19m 12s

Sep 2023

Unpunished: Understanding Your Parenting Instincts

As parents, we often encounter difficulties when our children bring up unresolved emotions and behaviors from our own upbringing. It is essential to be aware of these emotions and reprogram our natural parenting instincts so that we can respond with love, kindness, and understand ... Show More

11m 15s

Nov 2023

Parenting Your Quiet, Self-Deprecating Kids

Are you a parent struggling to connect with a child who seems quiet, self-deprecating, and introverted in the face of challenges? You're not alone! I have been struggling with the unique dynamics of parenting children like this with my daughter, Pia. Today I’ll share my perso ... Show More

11m 2s

Mar 2024

I Want My Kids to Thank Me

As parents, we put a lot of effort and care into raising our children. However, have you ever felt like you crave recognition for your hard work? As I look back on my own journey as a parent, I've realized that the validation we seek doesn't necessarily have to come from ... Show More

13m 34s

Mar 2021

How Can We Help Our Kids Through Difficult Moments Without Fixing with Guest Jenna

Sometimes when our child is having a hard time of course we want to fix things, help them see the bright side. But things might look arduous and difficult for our children and leaning into those upsets with empathy can help them feel seen, heard and understood. This way they are ... Show More

26m 35s

Sep 2023

Manifesting the Relationship You Want

As a parent, I have come to understand the significance of positivity and self-belief. In today's world of parenting, it is crucial to reshape our relationships with our children. Instead of labeling them as "difficult," we should view their behaviors as a sign of struggle an ... Show More

13m 33s

May 2020

Limits

If you're wondering how to teach right and wrong, how to encourage your kids to listen, "behave," and how to gain their respect, this episode is for you. We use limits to say no but we come with kindness and empathy so there is no severing of our connection with our children ... Show More

17m 39s

Mar 2021

Do Our Children Have the Right to Say “No” with Guest Sterna

When our child says “no” it can send us into emotional turmoil both because of how we were raised and how society views a child who stands up for themselves. But no doesn’t need to be a dirty word, and our children need to have the space to explore standing up for themselves. If ... Show More

23m 5s

Jun 2021

How to Help our Kids Make Decisions Without Giving Advice with Blimie from Unconditional Parenting

There are going to be many times while raising our kids that they come to us with their problems, and we as parents might feel the need to immediately jump in as Mama Bear and tell them exactly what they need to do. But what if that isn’t what they really need? In this episode, I ... Show More

37m 44s