We all want to be the best parents we can be, but how do we know if we're succeeding? In the latest episode of the Connected Parenting Minute, Will and CarrieAnn Standfest provide thoughtful insight into this parenting dilemma we all face. Sharing vulnerable stories and practical wisdom from their own parenting journey, they discuss the flawed and even harmful ways we often judge our parental success - by our children's behavior, other's opinions, or vague societal standards. With empathy and wisdom, they encourage parents to focus on their own development, rather than judging themselves by their child's behavior. By modeling mindfulness, empathy and compassion for our kids and ourselves, we create an environment where the whole family can flourish. Tune in for an uplifting and validating conversation on redefining parental success.

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Season 2 Episode 2 of the Connected Parenting Minute Podcast

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Every parent struggles when their child has a meltdown, or throws a fit/tantrum. It can be a difficult thing to handle with connection. When is a tantrum not a tantrum? When it's a fear based response. Listen in to this episode as Will and CarrieAnn Standfest discuss meltdowns, tantrums, and how we can respond to them as connected parents. Plus, enter our coffee giveaway!

Episode 1 of Season 2 of the Connected Parenting Minute Podcast.

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Many of the behaviors that we struggle most with as parents boil down to fear and felt safety. But what on earth is "felt safety"? Is it just some made up term soft parents use to excuse bad behavior?

In this episode, Will and CarrieAnn discuss real world examples of felt safety, and discuss how fear responses drive some of our children's biggest behaviors. Listen in.

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Should adults apologize to their children? Should you apologize after an argument when you were correct? What is a good model to teach our children as they learn to apologize?

On this week's episode Will and CarrieAnn discuss these questions, as well as reflecting on how many of us raising kids now, were raised by a generation that never apologized to their kids. Many of us experienced a lot of frustration or disappointment in those situations. Listen in, and then join us for the discussion online.

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We often find ourselves wanting to be all things to all of our kids, but they say it takes a village. Listen in as Will and CarrieAnn discuss the importance of helping our kids find other meaningful adult relationships, (especially for our teens), and why this matters so much in helping create lasting connections with our kids.

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It's easy as a parent to get trapped in the cycle of always talking negatively to our children, to open conversations with a correction or critique. This feels bad, and we don't want to be the nagging, overbearing parent. We know our words have impact on our children, and yet we often struggle with trapped in a negative cycle. On this week's episode of the podcast, listen in as Will and CarrieAnn Standfest discuss the impact of being overly negative with our children, and practical strategies to break the cycle of negativity.

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Many parents have wrestled with the idea of trying to get a diagnosis for their child. It can feel like a label or a limitation, or even judging your child. We want to encourage you there is a different way to look at your child's diagnosis. In a way that builds everyone up. Listen to this week's episode as Will and CarrieAnn discuss the experiences they have had with ADHD, medicine, doctors, and more.

Season 1, Episode 5 of the Connected Parenting Minute Podcast.

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Parents don't enjoy feeling like they are the 'bad guy' who always says "No" to whatever the children are asking for. You want to be the fun, laid back parent who does fun stuff with their kids, but you find yourself saying "No" more often than you want to. In this episode, Will and CarrieAnn discuss practical strategies for saying yes to our kids, and feeling like a parent who has a plan.

You are a good parent, you can do this.

Season 1, Episode 4 of the Connected Parenting Minute Podcast.

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