Do you feel guilty as a parent? Do you feel like you could always be doing more?

 

You’re not alone in how you feel, in fact many parents feel this way and simply don’t share it. 

 

In this episode, JoAnn Crohn joins me to talk about taking the guilt out of our parenting and raising kids that are smart, capable, kind and make empowered decisions.

 

JoAnn Crohn, M. Ed is a parenting educator who helps moms feel confident in everything from raising empowered, self-sufficient kids to dropping the anxiety and guilt out of modern parenthood.

 

She’s an accomplished writer, author, podcast host of the No Guilt Mom podcast, and speaker, appearing in national media and founder of the company, No Guilt Mom  Her specialty is talking to both parents and kids - with her self-paced digital courses in handling big emotions, getting kids to help out more, creating a morning routine and conquering the homework drama.

 

JoAnn is a former elementary school teacher with a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction as well as a National Board Certified Teacher in Middle Childhood Education. She’s a mom to 2 kids - ages 13 and 8. 

 

Listen in as we talk about:

• [2:10] How to help our kids without jumping in to save them
• [6:30] Gaining cooperation from our kids as we prepare for back to school
• [10:00] Supporting our kids in making decisions that may have consequences
• [11:20] Navigating ‘rescuing’ our kids in tough situations
• [14:20] Cooperation methods to use as a family
• [22:45] Mental health and supporting our kids’ needs

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Duct Tape Parenting by Vicki Hoefle
• The free Happy Parent Checklist can be found at https://www.noguiltmom.com/hpc 
• Webinar: 5 Mistakes that Parents Make When Getting Their Family to Help Out

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