Which episodes did parents love most this year — and what can you learn from them to bring more calm and connection into your home? In this special roundup, we’re revisiting the top 5 most popular episodes of 2024 from our weekly podcast, filled with gentle parenting insights that make a real difference.

We’ll reflect on practical ways to strengthen your parent-child connection, use gentle discipline instead of yelling, and try positive parenting strategies for raising confident kids. These short episodes offer support for managing anxiety & emotions, how to get kids to listen, how to stop tantrums, and even stop power struggles with kids — all while keeping a focus on kind and firm parenting that really works.

✨ You’ll hear listener-loved tips on:
• Episode 57: Encouragement from Dr. Jane Nelsen on how positive discipline builds respect and trust
• Episode 46: Gentle ways to respond when your child says, “You’re mean!” (yes, it stings—but there’s a better way)
• Episode 52: Age-appropriate discipline techniques for toddlers that don’t rely on yelling or time-outs
• Episode 53: Why reducing screen time supports calm & peaceful parenting, and what to do instead
• Episode 74: Using affirmations to boost confidence, especially for kids with anxiety & emotions or a neurodivergent child

Whether you’re new here or a longtime listener, these episodes are full of parenting tips & tools to bring more joy and ease into everyday life.

💌 Have a question you’d love answered in 2025? 

Email Flora at sustainableparenting.com to be featured in a future episode! You’ll also get a personal response and a free course on how to stop power struggles with kids — a gift from me to help you keep growing in your journey toward calm, confident parenting.

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