So often as parents, we behave in the ways that were modeled to us when we were children by our own parents. But sometimes, these styles of parenting weren’t helpful, and many of us want to break these inherited parenting patterns that create disconnection and impact the trust between us and our kids. This week,...Read More
A question I get asked all the time is “Why do I storm alongside my kids? Why can’t I stop? What do I do about it?” If you feel this, you are not alone. But there is something you can do to deal with things differently the next time your child storms, and I’m telling...Read More
How many times have you told your kids to do something, they’ve ignored you, and you become frustrated and yell at them as a result? Being ignored by our children – and pretty much anybody – feels awful. I hear you, this was a big one for me as well. I was convinced that the...Read More
Storming is a big issue that so many of us experience with our children. Oftentimes when our kids are storming, dysregulated, stressed, or having big emotions and reactions, we go into automatic fix-it mode. We are uncomfortable with their emotional outbursts, and we try to stop them from storming and melting down. But is this...Read More
The Hive is a community of people who understand progress over perfection, and I love bringing you real-world success stories from members inside the group. This week, I’m welcoming Francene and her son Kiran to the podcast, who join me for an open, honest conversation about what it’s been like to travel the peaceful parenting...Read More
On today’s show, we’re turning the tables. My Hive member Hannah is back with us after our episode a couple of weeks ago all about how all problems are fixable. We were speaking after we finished recording that podcast, and we decided it would be a super-fun listen if she came back on the show...Read More
Most of what we know about parenting was modeled to us during a very impressionable time as our brains were growing and forming strong neural pathways. It has left many of us feeling like we’re bad parents, and that it’s just who we are. If you feel broken, flawed, or like a bad parent, I...Read More
It is said that love is not a “giving of” it is an “entering into,” and the way we often try to enter into love with our children is to empathize. But our children are not necessarily looking for someone to relate to them, they are looking for somebody to actively listen to them. It...Read More
Today I’m taking you on a journey to help you see what’s possible for you, your parenting, and your family. I’m introducing you to Hive member Hannah, who has made incredible progress when it comes to taking what her children do or say personally. Hannah is a mother of three kids under the age of...Read More
Every week, so many of you are listening to the podcast and taking what you are learning and implementing it into your life bit by bit. And this week’s guest is the perfect example of how these small, consistent actions can have a huge impact on your journey to peaceful parenting. I love sharing with...Read More