Respectful Parenting
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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SYPM 012: From fear-filled conflict to parenting as a team
Nicole shares her journey of parenting from a place of fear and control, rooted in her own upbringing by a single parent who had a traumatic childhood. Despite her core values of empathy, constant learning, and justice, Nicole struggled with the fear of not being a good enough parent and constantly sought information to bridge the gap between her struggles and her desired parenting style.
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134: Beyond Sex Education with Dr. Nadine Thornhill
In this episode we build on our conversation with Charlotte Rose about sex for us parents to go (far) Beyond Sex Ed with sex educator Dr. Nadine Thornhill, whose direct, fun, engaging style will help you to see that you, too, can have conversations about sex and pleasure with your own children.
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What Carys wants you to know about your children’s feelings
In this special episode, our young guest Carys provides valuable insights into children’s emotions and how parents can offer support. Explore practical tips for understanding and connecting with your child during challenging moments. Don’t miss this heartwarming and insightful conversation on parenting.
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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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