Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids with Sue DeCaro
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsConscious Parents, Thriving Kids is a podcast designed to help parents all over the world create deeper connections with themselves and their children, so their families can thrive. Listen in for parenting stories, successes, pitfalls and supportive coaching techniques to move through the challenges and chaos on your parenting journey. Enjoy transformational conversations with experts, educators, and parents who will inspire and inform you as you tap into your own values in parenting.
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Celebrating 100 Episodes! Thank you!
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 7.67 MB#100: It has been an honor and a privilege to share my wisdom, knowledge, passion, training, and my own parenting experiences with you throughout the 100 episodes of Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids. I am so grateful to all of you for subscribing and listening to my podcast, and for supporting me along this journey. I appreciate each and every one of you!!
Hope In Today's World
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MB#099: Hope is paramount today and every day. I see this as an active way to experience life and shift our mindset, especially during these hard times. Listen in to hear more about how you can incorporate hope into your life and all the benefits you will receive. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and strategies for raising today’s children in a conscious and mindful way. Come join this global community o...
Unlocking Your Child's Potential with Dr. L, The Parent Whisperer
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 56.9 MB#098: Optimizing our child's potential starts with us. Dr. L shares three important parenting ingredients for us, the "superheroes" in our children's lives. Listen in to hear these ingredients and so much more in this rich episode. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and strategies for raising today’s children in a conscious and mindful way. Come join this global community of liked minded parents. Sue, the...
Divorcing with Consciousness with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 53.7 MB#097: When we divorce, we are letting go of the relationship with our partner, or redefining it, but not the relationship with our children. During the process of a divorce, we are still the models for our children. This is an opportunity to help them learn that there are disruptions in many different types of relationships. Listen in to hear more of this amazing conversation with my special guest. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for...
Chaos, A Bridge To Connection with Wendy Silvers
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 53.5 MB#096: Chaos can be overwhelming. Creating practices that help us through the chaos and bring calm and peace to ourselves and our children is key. Wendy Silvers shares some amazing tips on how to create this calm for both you and your children. Chaos can be the bridge to more connection, offering us opportunities to connect from a place of empathy and compassion. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and stra...
Managing and Modeling Stressors for our Children
November 02, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 15 MB#095: As each new day passes by, many parents are experiencing significant emotions themselves and seeing them simultaneously within their children. Many of my clients ask me about the anxiety they are beginning to see come to light within their children. Listen in to hear more about how we can do the very best for our children. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and strategies for raising today’s childr...
Finding The Sweet Spot When It Comes to Anxiety and Our Children with Natasha Daniels
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 55.3 MB#094: Showing up for our kids is a must. When it comes to anxiety and our children, Natasha offers some great tips and ideas to help us coach our children, be supportive and validate their feelings without trying to fix whatever is in front of them. Often times this creates discomfort for us as parents. Listen in to learn more about how this process can be so beneficial for our children in so many ways. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place f...
Screen Addiction and Healthy Alternatives with Melanie Hempe
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 79 MB#093: Our screens are designed in such a persuasive way, causing children to become addicted and/or overly immersed. Join me for this episode and hear Melanie's story and how she is now passionately supporting and educating parents about how to incorporate healthier alternatives for our families. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and strategies for raising today’s children in a conscious and mindful w...
We are all prickly now and then
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MB#092: We are all prickly now and then, just by being human. Sometimes, life gets the best of us and we end up a bit prickly. It comes in phases -- on occasion, it lasts a while and other times, it is short-lived. Can you relate at all? I know I can! Listen in to learn some key strategies to manage a prickly situation. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas and strategies for raising today’s children in a c...
Life, It's Messy with Nicole Telfer
October 05, 2020 09:01 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB#091: Connecting to our default state is the best way to bring out our pure selves, eliminating the distractions that get in our way. Listen in to hear this incredible conversation with Nicole Telfer, touching on beautiful stories of love, loss, our messy lives, and how to manage it all in a conscious and mindful way. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and strategies for raising today’s children in a cons...
What If?
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB#090: Often we are saying to ourselves or to others, "what if..." You can fill in the blank about your "what if" statements that cross your mind. These can create negativity and fear about the future and do not serve us in any way. Listen in to hear the twist on this "what if" process. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and strategies for raising today’s children in a conscious and mindful way. Come join ...
When The Tears Come
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 16.4 MB#089: Grief and emotions associated are very personal and have no structure or time frame. This episode is all about offering yourself permission to grieve without expectation or judgment. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and strategies for raising today’s children in a conscious and mindful way. Come join this global community of liked minded parents. Sue, the founder of Conscious Parents, Thriving Kid...
Building a Positive Relationship with Food with Oona Hanson
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MB#088: Food is about love, connection, belonging, and nourishment. But it is also about listening to our own bodies and learning to tap into our inner wisdom when it comes to this relationship. Listen in to this rich discussion to hear more about creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and strategies for raising today’s children in a conscious and mindf...
21st Century Learning Model with Matt Barnes
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 53.7 MB#087: 21st-century education needs to involve fostering our children’s creativity and curiosity, giving our kids the opportunity and freedom to explore and learn more about what speaks to them. Listen in to hear more! Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and strategies for raising today’s children in a conscious and mindful way. Come join this global community of liked minded parents. Sue, the founder of Co...
Navigating The Mother-Daughter Relationship with Dara Kurtz
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 64.1 MB#086: There is no perfect relationship. When it comes to the mother-daughter connection, creating a beautiful, open, honest, and respectful relationship can really be a true gift. Listen in to this rich discussion with my special guest, Dara Kurtz. Don’t forget to go to Dara’s website to purchase her book as well as receive 5 free gifts! Visit: https://crazyperfectlife.com/
Nurturing Our Own Worthiness
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MB#085: Have you ever felt unworthy, unloved, or not enough? These omnipotent emotions often are extremely painful. In this episode, I share some amazing techniques to help you shift this process. Listen in.
Cracking the code when it comes to our children and math with Kohila Sivas
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 47.7 MB#084: Many children struggle when it comes to learning math. Helping a student flourish in this subject starts with believing in them, shifting their mindset, and connecting them with the why, how, and what in relation to mathematics.
We do not need all the answers as we raise our children with Nicole Jones
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MB#083: As we raise children, we often think we need to know all the answers. However, we don't. Our children are actually here to lead us and guide us just as much as we guide them. Listen to the amazing stories shared by my special guest, Nicole Jones, and how her son has taught her so much.
Engaging with our own fears
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 15.8 MB#082: One of the most important things that we can do is recognize the presence of fear and how it shows up in our bodies and our minds. This episode offers you a few simples steps to help you see, acknowledge, and process the fear that shows up in your life.
Being a mindful model for children with Dr. Christopher Willard
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 50 MB#081: It all starts with us as parents sharing "little life rafts" with our children, helping them integrate mindfulness. Listen in to hear the many ways that Dr. Christopher Willard suggests helping children today! This episode is full of wonderful examples that you can adopt into your everyday life with your kids. Check out Dr. Willards's latest book, The Breathing Book.
Uncertainty exists everywhere
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 19.8 MB#080: How we engage with uncertainty will be reflected in how much anxiety and discomfort we feel. Listen in to learn more about how we can consciously navigate the world of uncertainty.
The Importance of Showing Up For Yourself with Janet Philbin
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 42.3 MB#079: The relationship we have to ourselves is of utmost importance. Cultivating this relationship involves paying attention to our emotions, feelings, and needs. This means focusing on balance and self-care. Listen in to hear more about how to tune into yourself in this rich conversation with my friend, Janet Philbin. Janet has written a book called Show Up For Yourself- A Guide to Inner Awareness and Growth. Get your copy today!
Deepening Connections - The Value of Presence
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 14.1 MB#078: Our children need a secure place to share what they are feeling, experiencing, and thinking, especially now! As parents, we need to check in with ourselves first. Listen to this episode to hear some key ingredients in moving forward in this process.
Managing Our Thoughts in the Unknown
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 10.6 MB#077: Life is always filled with uncertainty. We are just far more aware now worldwide of how uncertain things truly are day-to-day. Here are some brilliant ideas to help you and your family navigate a world of uncertainty.
The Greatest Gift To Give, with Catherine B. Roy
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 43.9 MB#076: This time at home that I have had with my son during the pandemic has been a blessing on so many levels according to my special guest, Catherine. She shares how she gave herself permission to give her son the valuable time he so deserves. Listen in to hear this beautiful story.
Cultivating Gratitude, Living Thankfully
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 18.8 MB#075: Gratitude is a powerful process. Studies have shown how important it is to our health and wellbeing. It is hard to be grateful and depressed at the same time! Listen in to all the amazing benefits that this practice offers. Just like going to the gym and building our muscles, this takes practice too.
The Compassion Caveat: It's Not Only About Others
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 11.9 MB#074: Many of us were not taught how to show compassion for ourselves. This is a key ingredient in life, being there for YOU. Listen in to hear some of the key elements in bringing compassion home. We all deserve it and are worthy of it.
The Importance of Our Heart and Mind, a discussion with Dr. Arayeh Norouzi
June 01, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 41.2 MB#073: An integrated practice of connecting with our hearts and the present moment can be so powerful in our lives as well as the lives of our beautiful children. Listen in to this rich episode with Dr. Arayeh Norouzi that is filled with scientific insight, knowledge and so many tools to walk away with.
Choosing To Model for Children with Tasha Skillin
May 25, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 42.2 MB#072: Tasha plowed through life at lightning speed as many of us have done until she was forced to slow down. Listen in to hear the beautiful shift and how Tasha made conscious choices to raise her children differently. This is a heartwarming story filled with many tips and ideas!
Bully Proofing: Making Compassion The New Norm with Tisha Marina Bernard
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 49.4 MB#071: Empowering our young leaders to learn how to build connections based on kindness, peace, and compassion is paramount. Bullying (mistreatment) is a worldwide issue. Join me in this incredible discussion with Tisha to learn more about how to empower our children to choose peace and compassion, making this the new normal for all.
Parenting with Courage and Vulnerability with Bridgett Miller
May 11, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 46 MB#070: Parenting requires us to be courageous and vulnerable, looking and listening to the child in front of us. Bridgett, the author of What Young Children Need You To Know: How to see them so you know what to do for them, shares incredible wisdom to help every parent see the child in front of them, read the situation, and offer support in a new way.
Holding Space For Ourselves and Others with Heather Plett
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 61.9 MB#069: Holding Space is one of the most important things that we can do for others as well as ourselves. When someone in your life has big emotions, it is so important to be present for them and allow them to move through their feelings. Doing this for ourselves is vital too. Listen in to learn more about this beautiful art of holding space. This is a not to miss an episode with the wonderful Heather Plett!
Self-Acceptance and Love
April 27, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 19.1 MB#068: Why are we so hard on ourselves? Imagine what life would be like if we focused on love and compassion for ourselves every single day. This is a beautiful gift that each and every one of us deserves. Listen in to hear some amazing ways that you can bring self-acceptance and love home! Home is within your own heart.
Losing Friends
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 18.3 MB#067: What happens when your children find themselves in conflict with the children of friends of yours? How do you handle it? Listen in to this powerful episode about navigating these types of life events.
Anxiety, ourselves, and our children
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 20.3 MB#066: Our children are no different than us when it comes to stress and anxiety. There are situations that they may experience in their lives that will cause these feelings. One of the most important things we can do for our children is check in with our own level of stress and anxiety and how we cope with it. Let's be sure that we have tools in our own toolbox to support ourselves and our children in healthy ways. Listen in to learn more!
Helping our teen girls create healthy lifestyles with Sarah Andersen
April 06, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 58.8 MB#065: Parental influence is a key component in helping our teenage girls create a healthy lifestyle. Self-awareness is one of the foundations for developing healthy habits and positive self-esteem and it starts with us, the parents. Don't miss this episode! Listen in to hear some key ingredients to focus on when raising pre-teen and teenage girls.
Unpacking Our Fears
March 30, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 20 MB#064: Have you ever been incredibly excited for an upcoming experience, yet despite this feeling, have a sense of fear or anxiety that you cannot explain? I sure have, and I have a secret - you CAN explain it! Listen in to hear more about this and how unpacking our fears can teach us so much about ourselves.
Resilient Families, Resilient Children
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 24.3 MB#063: Resilience is a behavior that is learned. As parents, there are so many opportunities that we have to help our children to develop resiliency as well as help to fill their toolbox with tools that will serve them for life. Listen in to this episode for lots of great ideas to build these skills.
Talking About Sex, Educating Our Children with Anya Manes
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MB#062: Laying the foundation for our children when it comes to sex is so important. As adults, one of the first things we need to do is to remove our own sexual shame that may have been handed down from past generations. In order to educate, we must get comfortable first. Listen in to this incredible discussion and important topic!
Repetition plays a crucial part in life
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 12.3 MB#061: We know how important is it for our children to hear the same messages, songs, and books over and over again. As adults, it is also crucial that we experience repetition in our lives, especially when we are learning, growing and integrating mindfulness and consciousness into our daily practices. We transform and increase our level of consciousness as a continuum. This is not a destination but rather a journey. Listen in to learn more about the importance of this is our adult lives.
Let's be the designers in our children's early years, interview with Carlota Nelson
March 02, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 54.1 MB#060: There is so much science-based research about the importance of the early years, intentional language and play and how we can truly make a difference in our children's lives, moment to moment. We are all wired for connection. Listen in and learn more about the science and the methods for how we can create the best environment for our children to grow and thrive with the amazing Carlota Nelson.
What about happiness and success in raising today's children?
February 24, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 11.7 MB#059: We all want our children to be happy and successful. However, these are not the key elements to focus on. We truly don't even know what makes our children happy and successful as they are growing up. Only they know what fills them and fuels them. Listen in to learn more!
Reclaiming Your Feminine Energy with Dorit Palvanov
February 17, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 57.1 MB#058: As parents, we wear so many different hats, making it easy to lose sight of ourselves. Tapping into the important things in our lives is crucial. We should be at the top of our list. Listen in to this incredible episode touching on so many facets of parenting, including cycles and sexuality with Dorit Palvanov.
The Mind and How We Set It
February 10, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MB#057: Mindsets are so crucial. Not only to us but to our children as well. When we allow certain thoughts, positive or negative, into our minds, we set the tone for how we perceive the various things going on in our lives. The mind is a muscle and needs to be exercised. Listen in to learn more about the power of mindset, for us and our children.
Every Child Deserves To Thrive with Steven Posner from BrainMattersFilm.com
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MB#056: Every child is eager to learn. How we support them and create the foundation during the "miracle" years is critical. Listen in to this amazing interview with one of the Directors of the Brain Matters Free Documentary and learn more about how you can support your children and those around you during the early years. Share this documentary with those you know. Visit www.BrainMattersFilm.com. To support this and help children worldwide. Join us and sign and share the petition. Let's make...
Boundaries, In-Laws, and Extended Families: Creating Relationships That Work for Everybody
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 13.2 MB#055: When we get married or vow to take another in our lives, we are committing to them, not the extension of their family. An extended family is one that goes beyond the nuclear family, consisting of parents, in-laws, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, nieces and nephews. While we are not necessarily committing to the extended family of our partner, accepting the family you marry into (and your own) is an important step in moving forward in a conscious way. Listen in for some wonderful...
Connect to Our Own Goodness, Individual Worth, and Love for the Self with Jessica Morey
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 62 MB#054: Mindfulness and mindful meditation are so important in being able to connect to our own goodness, individual worth and love for the self. Listen in to this incredible interview with my special guest Jessica Morey, the Executive Director of iBme, Inward Bound Mindfulness Education. Jessica has taught over forty mindfulness meditation retreats for teenagers, working with over one thousand teens in nine years. You do not want to miss this rich discussion.
Teens, Moods, Confusion and Navigating It All
January 13, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 22.5 MB#053: What do we make of our teens? Are we confused? One moment, it is clear what’s going on, how they are feeling, and their direction. The next moment, it might be a different story. With the flip of a switch, it all seems a bit foreign. Listen in to learn some helpful techniques to navigate these challenging times as we support the beautiful teens in our families.
What Fuels and Drives Our Kids to Learn with Andrew Campanella
January 06, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 62 MB#052: You are the expert when it comes to your child. Choosing the right school for our children can be a very challenging job. There are many misconnections around school and school choices. Listen in to this informative discussion with Andrew Campanella, author of The School Choice Roadmap: 7 Steps to Finding the Right School for Your Child.
Shame Proofing - Shifting the Dialogue
December 30, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 15.1 MB#051: Words and actions carry so much weight in the parenting arena. The way we describe, and sometimes even shame our children, perhaps unconsciously or unknowingly, can be damaging. When we shame, these negative statements and words seep in and become belief systems for the child and can become held at their core. This episode will offer some eye-opening thoughts about ways to shift the dialogue, removing the potential for shaming.