Parenting is Heart Work
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWith parenting advice coming at you from so many sources, how do you know what to listen to and what to ignore? Parenting the heart of a child is completely different than the behavior modification approaches that often parents use. Instead of relying on rewards, incentives, threats, and punishment, you'll learn how to identify heart lessons to teach your child and implement them in practical ways. In this podcast, Parenting Coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot will offer you strategies, tools, and practical ideas to help you train, teach, and build relationships with your children.
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14. When Children Become Adolescents - Part 2
June 13, 2021 18:48 - 22 minutes - 49.9 MBAre your children adolescents? Then this episode is for you! During this session, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are discussing children moving into adolescence and what are some of the challenges that both parents and children experience during these times. We offer practical advice and ideas on how to best support your teens and how to focus on the end parenting goal, a changed heart. Enjoy this episode and for more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please visit...
When Children Become Adolescents - Part 2
June 13, 2021 18:48 - 22 minutes - 49.9 MBAre your children adolescents? Then this episode is for you! During this session, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are discussing children moving into adolescence and what are some of the challenges that both parents and children experience during these times. We offer practical advice and ideas on how to best support your teens and how to focus on the end parenting goal, a changed heart. Enjoy this episode and for more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please visit...
When Children Become Adolescents
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBAre your children adolescents? Then this episode is for you! During this session, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are discussing about children moving into adolescence and what are some of the challenges that both parents and children experience during these times. We offer practical advice and ideas on how to best support your teens and how to focus on the end parenting goal, a changed heart. Enjoy this episode and for more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please...
13. When Children Become Adolescents
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBAre your children adolescents? Then this episode is for you! During this session, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are discussing about children moving into adolescence and what are some of the challenges that both parents and children experience during these times. We offer practical advice and ideas on how to best support your teens and how to focus on the end parenting goal, a changed heart. Enjoy this episode and for more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please...
When Children Need a Bedtime Routine
April 06, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking in more detail about good practices for bedtime routiness, for young children and teens alike! Routine is a word that can have a lot of connotations. During this episode, we discuss relationship routine and the impact that has on the hearts of our children. Enjoy this episode and for more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please visit: www.elenazwetsloot.com For more information on Dr. Scott's ministry a...
12. When Children Need a Bedtime Routine
April 06, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking in more detail about good practices for bedtime routiness, for young children and teens alike! Routine is a word that can have a lot of connotations. During this episode, we discuss relationship routine and the impact that has on the hearts of our children. Enjoy this episode and for more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please visit: www.elenazwetsloot.com For more information on Dr. Scott's ministry a...
When Children Need a Bedtime Routine
April 06, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking in more detail about good practices for bedtime routiness, for young children and teens alike! Routine is a word that can have a lot of connotations. During this episode, we discuss relationship routine and the impact that has on the hearts of our children. Enjoy this episode and for more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please visit: www.elenazwetsloot.com For more information on Dr. Scott's ministry a...
11. When Children Need a Morning Routine
March 23, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about the morning routine for young children and teens alike! Routine is a word that can have a lot of connotations. During this episode, we discuss relationship routine and the impact that has on the hearts of our children. Enjoy this episode and for more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please visit: www.elenazwetsloot.com For more information on Dr. Scott's ministry and work, follow www.biblicalpare...
When Children Need a Morning Routine
March 23, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about the morning routine for young children and teens alike! Routine is a word that can have a lot of connotations. During this episode, we discuss relationship routine and the impact that has on the hearts of our children. Enjoy this episode and for more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please visit: www.elenazwetsloot.com For more information on Dr. Scott's ministry and work, follow www.biblicalpare...
10. When Children Need Music (with Special Guest Dan Warlow)
March 07, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBSpecial Episode! Music can become an essential part of our lives and that of our children. When we are at home, in the car, in shops, and at church, music fills our ears and souls. Have you ever considered the type of music you are listening to and the impact it has on your mind and heart? And how about the music your children are listening to? In this episode, we speak about music with Dan Warlow, an Australian Christian Kids’ Music artist and entertainer who performs in schools, churc...
When Children Need Music (with Special Guest Dan Warlow)
March 07, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBSpecial Episode! Music can become an essential part of our lives and that of our children. When we are at home, in the car, in shops, and at church, music fills our ears and souls. Have you ever considered the type of music you are listening to and the impact it has on your mind and heart? And how about the music your children are listening to? In this episode, we speak about music with Dan Warlow, an Australian Christian Kids’ Music artist and entertainer who performs in schools, churc...
When Children Need Coaching
February 07, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about the importance of coaching, as a skill for parents. The word “coach” implies two important things when it comes to parenting. First, the relationship is one of partnership instead of being a policeman. And second, practice is an essential ingredient for change, especially in deeply rooted issues. Here are some things to remember about coaching: Kids can only take as much pressure as the relat...
9. When Children Need Coaching
February 07, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about the importance of coaching, as a skill for parents. The word “coach” implies two important things when it comes to parenting. First, the relationship is one of partnership instead of being a policeman. And second, practice is an essential ingredient for change, especially in deeply rooted issues. Here are some things to remember about coaching: Kids can only take as much pressure as the relat...
When Children Need Coaching
February 07, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about the importance of coaching, as a skill for parents. The word “coach” implies two important things when it comes to parenting. First, the relationship is one of partnership instead of being a policeman. And second, practice is an essential ingredient for change, especially in deeply rooted issues. Here are some things to remember about coaching: Kids can only take as much pressure as the relat...
8. When Children Need Training
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBDuring this special episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about training and therapy and how this can help children. Change is hard and can take a long time to take place. Training or therapy can help children to practice other ways of responding and in that way, learn new ways to speak and behave. If you would like to download a free infographic that talks about the 7 heart-based tools, be sure to visit As parents, we have tools 7 available to help u...
When Children Need Training
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBDuring this special episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about training and therapy and how this can help children. Change is hard and can take a long time to take place. Training or therapy can help children to practice other ways of responding and in that way, learn new ways to speak and behave. If you would like to download a free infographic that talks about the 7 heart-based tools, be sure to visit As parents, we have tools 7 available to help u...
When Children Need Training
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBDuring this special episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about training and therapy and how this can help children. Change is hard and can take a long time to take place. Training or therapy can help children to practice other ways of responding and in that way, learn new ways to speak and behave. If you would like to download a free infographic that talks about the 7 heart-based tools, be sure to visit As parents, we have tools 7 available to help u...
7. When Children Need Visioning
January 11, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDuring this special episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about Visioning and why it is such a crucial tool in parenting. You never know what will bring about change in a child’s heart. Visioning answers the question, “Why?” Many kids are able to change their hearts because they catch a vision for the benefit of change. Even if the change is slower and takes long, visioning keeps parenting positive. If you would like to download a free infographic ...
When Children Need Visioning
January 11, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDuring this special episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about Visioning and why it is such a crucial tool in parenting. You never know what will bring about change in a child’s heart. Visioning answers the question, “Why?” Many kids are able to change their hearts because they catch a vision for the benefit of change. Even if the change is slower and takes long, visioning keeps parenting positive. If you would like to download a free infographic ...
When Children Need Visioning
January 11, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDuring this special episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are talking about Visioning and why it is such a crucial tool in parenting. You never know what will bring about change in a child’s heart. Visioning answers the question, “Why?” Many kids are able to change their hearts because they catch a vision for the benefit of change. Even if the change is slower and takes long, visioning keeps parenting positive. If you would like to download a free infographic ...
6. Special Episode: Answering Questions From Parents
December 24, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBDuring this special episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are answering specific questions from parents. Parenting can be hard work and parents need all the right help they can get. We would like to invite you to learn from some very practical advice given to parents that are struggling with similar issues. Do give this episode a listen and share it with other parents that might need encouragement and inspiration. For more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please...
Special Episode 7: Answering Questions From Parents
December 24, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBDuring this special episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are answering specific questions from parents. Parenting can be hard work and parents need all the right help they can get. We would like to invite you to learn from some very practical advice given to parents that are struggling with similar issues. Do give this episode a listen and share it with other parents that might need encouragement and inspiration. For more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please...
Special Episode 7: Answering Questions From Parents
December 24, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBDuring this special episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are answering specific questions from parents. Parenting can be hard work and parents need all the right help they can get. We would like to invite you to learn from some very practical advice given to parents that are struggling with similar issues. Do give this episode a listen and share it with other parents that might need encouragement and inspiration. For more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please...
Special Episode 8: Answering Questions From Parents
December 24, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBDuring this special episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot are answering specific questions from parents. Parenting can be hard work and parents need all the right help they can get. We would like to invite you to learn from some very practical advice given to parents that are struggling with similar issues. Do give this episode a listen and share it with other parents that might need encouragement and inspiration. For more information on Elena Zwetsloot, please...
5. When Children Need Relationships
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about the important role that the relationship between parents and children play in parenting. Strong relationships build a strong foundation and a bridge that soften the heart of your child, as well as yours. The relationship can be also seen as emotional connectedness and each child connects in a different way. Learn how to build intentional relationships with your child by listening to the podcast episod...
When Children Need Relationships
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about the important role that the relationship between parents and children play in parenting. Strong relationships build a strong foundation and a bridge that soften the heart of your child, as well as yours. The relationship can be also seen as emotional connectedness and each child connects in a different way. Learn how to build intentional relationships with your child by listening to the podcast episod...
When Children Need Relationships
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about the important role that the relationship between parents and children play in parenting. Strong relationships build a strong foundation and a bridge that soften the heart of your child, as well as yours. The relationship can be also seen as emotional connectedness and each child connects in a different way. Learn how to build intentional relationships with your child by listening to the podcast episod...
When Children Need Firmness
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how to use firmness to help children build character. Firmness means confidence to say No to your children and don't get sucked in the emotional episodes. If you are a parent struggling with a Justice mentality, we would like to challenge your thinking. A consequence should not be a sentence to a crime committed but it is given to motivate change. in your child. Find out more by listening to the podc...
When Children Need Firmness
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how to use firmness to help children build character. Firmness means confidence to say No to your children and don't get sucked in the emotional episodes. If you are a parent struggling with a Justice mentality, we would like to challenge your thinking. A consequence should not be a sentence to a crime committed but it is given to motivate change. in your child. Find out more by listening to the podc...
4. When Children Need Firmness
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how to use firmness to help children build character. Firmness means confidence to say No to your children and don't get sucked in the emotional episodes. If you are a parent struggling with a Justice mentality, we would like to challenge your thinking. A consequence should not be a sentence to a crime committed but it is given to motivate change. in your child. Find out more by listening to the podc...
When Children Need a Positive Conclusion
November 17, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how to end the correction time, after a child has come back from the Break. The Positive Conclusion helps children rethink the problem and determine a better response for next time. It also prepares children and parents for reconciliation and renewed relationship. If you want to have it all in an infographic, please download your own copy on Elena's website page at https://www.elenazwetsloot.com/post/a...
When Children Need a Positive Conclusion
November 17, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how to end the correction time, after a child has come back from the Break. The Positive Conclusion helps children rethink the problem and determine a better response for next time. It also prepares children and parents for reconciliation and renewed relationship. If you want to have it all in an infographic, please download your own copy on Elena's website page at https://www.elenazwetsloot.com/post/a...
3. When Children Need a Positive Conclusion
November 17, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how to end the correction time, after a child has come back from the Break. The Positive Conclusion helps children rethink the problem and determine a better response for next time. It also prepares children and parents for reconciliation and renewed relationship. If you want to have it all in an infographic, please download your own copy on Elena's website page at https://www.elenazwetsloot.com/post/a...
When Children Need Correction
November 10, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how to implement the Break as a primary tool during correction. They share the difference between the Break and the Time out or Naughty Steps, and give parents tips and ideas on how to use the Break when emotions start to ramp up and when a child needs to pause and rethink. If you want to have it all in an infographic, please download your own copy on Elena's website page at https://www.elenazwetsloot....
2. When Children Need Correction
November 10, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how to implement the Break as a primary tool during correction. They share the difference between the Break and the Time out or Naughty Steps, and give parents tips and ideas on how to use the Break when emotions start to ramp up and when a child needs to pause and rethink. If you want to have it all in an infographic, please download your own copy on Elena's website page at https://www.elenazwetsloot....
When Children Need Correction
November 10, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how to implement the Break as a primary tool during correction. They share the difference between the Break and the Time out or Naughty Steps, and give parents tips and ideas on how to use the Break when emotions start to ramp up and when a child needs to pause and rethink. If you want to have it all in an infographic, please download your own copy on Elena's website page at https://www.elenazwetsloot....
When Children Don't Listen
October 27, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how challenging it is for parents when children do not listen. They share tools and strategies to help parents develop a long-term plan that will build character qualities in their children instead of only focusing on getting the task done. During the episode, you will learn how to give instructions that your children will listen to and follow. And if you want to have it all in an infographic, please d...
1. When Children Don't Listen
October 27, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBDuring this episode, parenting coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot talk about how challenging it is for parents when children do not listen. They share tools and strategies to help parents develop a long-term plan that will build character qualities in their children instead of only focusing on getting the task done. During the episode, you will learn how to give instructions that your children will listen to and follow. And if you want to have it all in an infographic, please d...
A Heart-based Approach to Parenting
October 09, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBDuring this episode, Dr. Scott Turansky (from the National Center for Biblical Parenting) and Elena Zwestloot, Parenting coach from the Netherlands, will introduce you to the heart-based approach to parenting. You will learn what it is and how it can help transform the hearts of your children.