Parents First
SYPM 020: Preparing for the afterbirth with Renee Reina
Renee Reina of The Mom Room shares her experience of setting boundaries with visitors after giving birth, creating a calm and peaceful environment. Discover how to navigate those early days of motherhood on your terms, regardless of societal norms.
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136: Mother’s Day Momifesto
As we transition from the liminal space of COVID-19, it’s a chance to rethink the world we want to create. Do we simply return to the old “normal,” or can we envision something better? Explore the possibilities in this Mother’s Day Momifesto, from deeper connections to reevaluating priorities and supporting families. It’s time to shape a more meaningful future.
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135: 5 reasons respectful parenting is so hard
Discover the reasons why respectful parenting is challenging and what you can do about them in this episode. Learn why parents often feel exhausted despite adopting respectful parenting practices and how to overcome common obstacles in this approach to parenting. Gain insights from expert perspectives and real-life experiences to help you navigate the difficulties of respectful parenting.
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130: Introduction to mindfulness and meditation with Diana Winston
Explore the potential benefits of meditation and discover what the research says about its relevance to parents. Join meditation teacher and former Buddhist nun, Diana Winston, as she guides us through a basic meditation practice that can be done anywhere. Find out how meditation might be worth a try, even if you’ve been skeptical, given its low time commitment and potential high rewards for your well-being.
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129: The physical reasons you yell at your kids
Discover the reasons behind yelling at our children, even when we know we shouldn’t, and why simply knowing what to do isn’t always enough to align with our parenting values. Explore how past trauma can trigger our responses to our children’s behavior, and how it’s important to take a different path and learn new tools to respond effectively. Understand the deep connection between these feelings and our bodies, and the significance of processing trauma to create a healthier parenting experience.
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