Latest Gentleparenting Podcast Episodes
How can I help my anxious child understand their feelings of resentment and blame toward me as a parent?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - July 10, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this week's episode we talk about helping anxious children understand their feelings of resentment and blame toward their parents. As children navigate the tumultuous teen years and battle with anxiety, it's natural for them to push back against their parents. We discuss the complexities of t...
How can I manage the guilt and emotional struggles that come with parenting an anxious child?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - July 03, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, we talk about how guilt can hinder decision-making and the importance of moving forward despite feeling guilty. I emphasize the significance of setting boundaries, managing anger, and maintaining loving connections with our anxious children. Tune in to gain practical advice on n...
Ep. 230 Can you Trust Yourself?
Parenting Paused - July 02, 2024 15:41 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis week let’s dive into one of my favorite topics. I always aimed to create an environment where my daughter could trust herself. But that became challenging when I wanted her to trust my experience, too. Like many of you, I have a lot of life experience, but making it the only truth ma...
181. Stop the Cycle: How to Disrupt Unhealthy Patterns in Your Family
Real World Peaceful Parenting - June 26, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsWhat do you do when you recognize behavioral patterns in your family that you don't want to pass down to your children? You must become a cycle-breaker. Listen in this week to learn how cycle breaking disrupts your genetic imprint and starts the healing process within your family. I’m show...
What are some effective strategies to help my child when they engage in negative self-talk?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - June 26, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, we're getting into some solid strategies to help out kids dealing with negative self-talk. We tackle the challenges of the tween and early teen years, discuss the impact of social anxiety, and give parents some practical tips to support their anxious children.
What are some practical strategies for reorienting myself to a less anxious mindset so I can better support my child?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - June 19, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week we talk about the importance of acknowledging and working through personal anxieties, and I share specific techniques to help parents manage their own worries while supporting their child's journey to coping with anxiety.
180. Discover Your Parenting Village: Transform Chaos into Calm
Real World Peaceful Parenting - June 19, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsWe show up best for our kids when we have support ourselves. Do you have a support system that helps you thrive as a parent? If you’re still searching for your village, I’m sending you a personal invitation to join mine: The Hive. Tune in this week to learn how The Hive can become a space ...
How can I identify specific areas to work on with my anxious child without overwhelming them?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - June 12, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week I share insights on disrupting anxiety patterns, identifying manageable starting points, and honoring both parental and child capacities.
179. The Truth About How Your Words Affect Your Child’s Future
Real World Peaceful Parenting - June 12, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsThe words we speak to our children play a critical role in shaping their internal voice: their self-esteem, their self-confidence, and their self-perception as a whole. Have you ever stopped to consider the impact your words are having? Tune in this week to discover the power of your words...
178. Stop Losing Your Cool: How to Tame Your Triggers as a Parent
Real World Peaceful Parenting - June 05, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsAs parents, we become experts in our child’s triggers, but what about our own? The reality is that our triggers can often ignite our children's, which can lead to the both of us storming alongside each other. If you’re often left wondering what to do when you sense a storm brewing, join me...
What do I do when I'm not enjoying my anxious child?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - June 05, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis is such a painful place to be! But pain can also be the motivation we need to revisit what we're doing and start doing something different! Mostly I want to reassure you that loving your kids doesn't mean you'll always love parenting those kids and that's ok.
How do I help my anxious child process their feelings?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - May 29, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsYou know what's hard about this one? Well, first not all anxious kids WANT to process their feelings and second sometimes processing their feelings gets them stuck. Learn more on this week's episode of The Child Anxiety FAQ
177. The Self-Regulation Tool All Parents Need: Connect Then Redirect
Real World Peaceful Parenting - May 29, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsOffering your child connection, empathy, compassion, and understanding while they’re upset isn’t an innate trait we’re born with. It’s a learned skill. That’s why, on this episode, you’ll learn one of the most essential tools in self-regulation: I call it "connect then redirect." Tune in t...
Ep. 229 Summer is Almost Here!
Parenting Paused - May 28, 2024 18:22 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsAs summer approaches, I can't help but feel nostalgic for the free, open summers of my childhood in Mississippi. 🌞 Back then, we'd hang out, ride our bikes, and our parents trusted us to be okay. Nowadays, times are different - with cell phones and constant tracking, there's a lot more structure...
What did I do to cause my child's anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - May 22, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSpoiler alert -- you're not the cause but yes, you are the solution. Both things can be true! I talk about the fallacy that a child's diagnosis ALWAYS goes back to what the parents are doing. Nonsense!
176. Want Calm Kids? Co-Regulation is the Answer
Real World Peaceful Parenting - May 22, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsPracticing self-regulation is challenging, even for the most self-aware adults, but it’s what will ultimately enable you to offer co-regulation to your children. Co-regulation is the underbelly of peaceful parenting and the greatest gift you can offer your kids, and in this episode, you’ll lear...
Ep. 228 Shaming and Blaming
Parenting Paused - May 21, 2024 18:40 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn this week's episode of Parenting Paused, I found myself reflecting on the different approaches to parenting I've seen and experienced. I noticed a backlash against gentle and conscious parenting, as if kindness to children prevents them from behaving appropriately. I believe these perceptions...
175. Resentment: The Secret Poison in Relationships
Real World Peaceful Parenting - May 15, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsResentment is a complex mix of emotions and it can poison our minds and relationships when left unchecked. As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do with it when you see it show up. This week, I'm exploring how to let go of resentment, and how we can model the power of releasing grudge...
Is my anxiety causing my child's anxiety?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - May 15, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis question is less important than the asker thought it was and I use this episode to explain why. I also talk a little bit about why it's ok if two households are handling the anxiety diffrently (mostly because there's not necessarily anything we can do about it)!
What are some specific tips you have for parents of anxious teens?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - May 08, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSpecifically? Help your teen get more sleep! It's my number one wish for ALL anxious kids and other humans! Learn more this week on The Child Anxiety FAQ
174. Become the Parent Your Child Wants to Turn To
Real World Peaceful Parenting - May 08, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsTrust is the cornerstone of a strong parent-child bond, but it doesn't just naturally happen. One amazing way you can lay the groundwork for lifelong trust is by cultivating compassion, but how do you go about doing it? If you want your kids to turn to you during times of mistakes, stress,...
Ep. 227 Overprotecting Your Child
Parenting Paused - May 07, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis week on Parenting Paused I dive deep into the topic of overprotection. It's a parenting trait that's close to my heart and one I see many struggling with. Of course, you want your children to be safe, but are you shielding them too much? Are you preventing them from experiencing their feeli...
173. How to End the Cycle of Yelling at Your Kids
Real World Peaceful Parenting - May 01, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsIn a world filled with hectic schedules and constant demands, you’re not alone if you experience the temptation to yell at your kids. You don’t want to, but yelling, threatening, and increasing punishments feels like the only way to get them to comply. The good news is I have three simple steps ...
What can I do about my anxious child's low self esteem?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - May 01, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsPoor self esteem is super common in child anxiety and no wonder -- anxiety upends our ability to do the things they want to do or that are expected of them. Let's talk about what we can do as loving, supportive parents.
172. How to Listen to Your Children So It Makes a Difference
Real World Peaceful Parenting - April 24, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsI was recently reminded of one of the most profoundly powerful parenting tools available to us: compassionate listening. Deep, compassionate listening is what allows your children to communicate their feelings, talk about their pain, and explore ideas. What would it be like to know you are the p...
Do you have any tips for an overwhelmed parent dealing with my child's anxiety? the child anxiety FAQ episode 96
The Child Anxiety FAQ - April 24, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsI have several tips, mostly about finding new ways to consider what parenting an anxious child is supposed to be, which might help you feel less pressured to "fix" things.
Ep. 226 I Need you To
Parenting Paused - April 23, 2024 03:11 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsReflecting on our role as parents, we often express our needs to our children without realizing the pressure we put on them. This week, try flipping the script: instead of projecting your needs onto them. Ask your kids what they need. Understanding their needs can shift your relationships wi...
How do I know if my anxious child is just being manipulative?
The Child Anxiety FAQ - April 17, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWe interrogate this whole idea of manipulation, look at child development, and talk about better ways to consider the situation.
171. When You and Your Kids Don’t Agree: How to Stay Connected & Honor Their Autonomy
Real World Peaceful Parenting - April 17, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsAs parents, we’re attached to the expectation that our kids will have the same convictions and beliefs that we have. But as they grow up, they might choose a lifestyle, religion, or ideology that differs from the one we've modeled for them. Many of us struggle to hold space for this possibility,...
Ep. 225 What Happened to Your Mojo?
Parenting Paused - April 15, 2024 23:47 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsOn this episode of our Parenting Pause podcast, I share my experiences and wisdom about losing my mojo! I dig deep into the challenges of parenting, the unrealistic expectations we often have, and the importance of treating ourselves with kindness. Remember, you are not expected to be a supe...
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