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Welcome to Confessions of a Parent Coach, the podcast where you'll learn that even parenting experts like me, Ann Kaplan, mother of four, and your host won't have all the answers. I believe that once ... more
FAQs about Confessions of a Parent Coach:How many episodes does Confessions of a Parent Coach have?The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.
April 12, 2023Knee-jerk Parenting: Stop Panicked Parenting Do you find yourself riding an emotional rollercoaster when it comes to parenting? Are you in survival mode or recuperation mode right now? Parenting from a position of fear and urgency does not get you to the lifelong positive changes you desire. Could a parenting vision or goal help you keep your eye on the prize? Are you ready to step off the rollercoaster? Expect to hear from Ann weekly with great tips on parenting from toddlers to teenagers. Subscribe to Confessions of a Parent Coach so you don’t miss an episode!...more21minPlay
April 05, 2023Pants on Fire: The Whys and Hows of Kids' Lies Are you being driven insane by your kids’ constant lying? Why is lying such a hot-button issue? In this episode, Ann will cover this #1 issue. Why do kids lie? How do you handle it? Learn how to manage our own emotions and nervous systems when our kids lie. Do you treat these lies as a mistake or something else? Learn how to treat lying as any other misbehavior! Expect to hear from Ann weekly with great tips on parenting from toddlers to teenagers. Subscribe to Confessions of a Parent Coach so you don’t miss an episode!...more22minPlay
March 23, 2023Let's Talk About Boundaries Boundaries! Who are boundaries for? Are they for you? Are they for your child? What are boundaries for? If you are a parent who needs help with setting boundaries, this podcast episode is for you. In this episode, Ann will discuss what a healthy boundary actually is. Boundaries are NOT for controlling other people! Read that again! Could creating boundaries keep you closer to your child? Expect to hear from Ann weekly with great tips on parenting from toddlers to teenagers. Subscribe to Confessions of a Parent Coach, so you don’t miss an episode!...more32minPlay
March 23, 2023Your MIL Has No Sway You are a parent who is over others trying to tell you how to parent your kid best! Your MIL has NO sway! What does it mean to have someone undermine your parenting? Ann encourages us to think about our parenting from a relationship standpoint. Listen in if you want to learn more about a relationship-based approach to parenting. What if those contradictory messages can help to enforce the relationship between you and your child? Expect to hear from Ann weekly with great tips on parenting from toddlers to teenagers. Subscribe to Confessions of a Parent Coach, so you don’t miss an episode!...more24minPlay
March 23, 20233 of My Favorite Things to Say to Kids Are you a parent who finds themself saying the wrong thing to their kids all the time? Do you find yourself losing your temper and your patience? Ann shares some of her favorite things to say to her kids in this episode. These suggestions will build your child’s autonomy and independence. That’s what we all want, right? You will love these three reminders for your kids. Ann challenges us to curb our snarkiness! Can you be neutral in your response? Expect to hear from Ann weekly with great tips on parenting from toddlers to teenagers. Subscribe to Confessions of a Parent Coach, so you don’t miss an episode!...more20minPlay
March 16, 2023I Love My Kids But.... You’re a parent at your wit’s end and love your kid, but…you don’t know where to turn for help. Are you full of guilt over the feelings you have about your kids? Are you ready to get in your car and just keep driving? It’s important to have a safe space to share those feelings. Are you ready for a new beginning? In this episode, Ann will explain that it’s ok to have those feelings and it’s ok to vent. It’s time to process our emotions. Perfection is not the missing ingredient in your parenting. Expect to hear from Ann weekly with great tips on parenting from toddlers to teenagers. Subscribe to Confessions of a Parent Coach, so you don’t miss an episode!...more18minPlay
FAQs about Confessions of a Parent Coach:How many episodes does Confessions of a Parent Coach have?The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.