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- The Richness of Black History - You Probably Haven't HeardWhen it comes to Black History, there are so many stories that aren’t told. You can’t know what you don’t know or what is ignored. We aren’t here to talk about the past trauma of Black History in North America, but rather, their strengths and triumphs.In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Crystal Menzies about honouring the history of slavery forced upon Black people, but also, recognizing that the Black history is not only tied to that trauma. There is a deep and rich history of power, influence and resistance.Crystal talks about “Community Cultural Wealth” to teach both students and teachers not to look at Black students as, “a problem” but to see them through a lens of what is ALSO TRUE. That they bring with them a history of cultural capital assets that are aspirational familial, linguistic, social, navigational and resistant.She looks to stories of Maroon communities who were formed from Africans who freed themselves from slavery and created hidden societies, as a way to model liberation within oppression.This is a great conversation to star having with your kids so we can all reframe the way we see Black people, communities and history.For Crystal’s EmancipatED Book List, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Crystal MenziesA former educator in urban schools, Crystal drew on her personal experience, African-Diasporan history, and her Guyanese and African American roots to found EmancipatED where she develops research-based educational experiences that center Black communities.In her flagship product, she draws on the stories of Maroon communities – Africans who freed themselves from slavery and created hidden societies – to offer Black and Brown families a model for how to navigate as liberated beings within oppressive systems. She lives in the Bay Area (or the Yay area as she affectionately refers to it) and enjoys reading, Marvel movies, and daydreaming of Black Futures.Social Media:Website: https://emancipatededucation.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-menzies-phd-a44b2748/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystal.menzies.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancipate_ed/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emancipate_edThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comLeave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 & 2022.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices30 min
- Big Conversations with Little ChildrenHow many times has your child come to you with questions that have left you feeling at a loss for what to say? Thankfully, my guest, Dr. Lauren Starnes, has you covered!In this episode, Dr. Starnes and I talk about how to talk about hard things with our children. We are talking about miscarriage, death of a pet, divorce, and gun violence. Regardless of the topic, she says that we want to get into the practice of giving ourselves a moment to respond. In other words, to pause. This practice lets you gather your thoughts, notice your emotions and center yourself. It’s ok to take a moment so you can be intentional about what you say, versus blurting out something you can’t take back.Dr. Starnes guides us through the process of finding out what your child knows and thinks about what they’re asking about, how they feel, and what you can do for next steps.It’s inevitable that you kids will come to you with big questions, and this will help you navigate these delicate waters with confidence.For a copy of Lauren’s handouts on divorce and gun violence from the book “Big Conversations with Little Children”, go to the Parent Toolbox to download them for free. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Dr. Lauren StarnesDr. Lauren Starnes is the senior vice president and chief academic officer at Goddard Systems, LLC., the franchisor of The Goddard School. She is responsible for leading the development of The Goddard School’s nationally acclaimed proprietary education program, driving research-based innovation and implementing new accreditation standards across the franchise system. Lauren has more than 20 years of experience in education, including curriculum development, evaluation and implementation, as well as teaching and consulting in the fields of preschool, special needs and elementary education.Social Media:Website: http://www.goddardschool.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lauren-starnes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goddardschoolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddard_school/Twitter: https://twitter.com/goddardschoolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/goddardschoolThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comLeave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 & 2022.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices36 min
- Whole Child Whole LifeMy guest, Stephanie Malia Krauss, is an expert on helping you help your kiddos to thrive in this complicated world! How do we make sure our kids are well? We have a youth mental health crisis. How can we support them to support their mental wellbeing?Stephanie, as a mom, she wants her own kids to thrive so what she shares comes straight from her mama heart. She starts by looking at the whole child. Who there are in their entirety. Then she looks at practices they can adopt for a lifetime to help them in areas such as mental health, and relationships. From there, she builds a plan for wholeness and wellbeing for the rest of their lives.In this episode we look at these areas while Stephanie provides a roadmap for all parents to help their kids even if they are struggling, suffering or traumatized. The brain body connection is something we dive into because there are EASY things, we can be doing with our kids physically, that support their bodies, development, ability to learn and help them to thrive.Also learn more about: Injury, Illness and Inflammation and why they can influence your child’s behavior, mood and emotions.My original episode with Stephanie: Making it, what Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s Worldhttps://www.parentingforconnection.com/parentingourfuture/episode/a3011d4f/making-it-what-todays-kids-need-for-tomorrows-world-or-pof87Parents’ Rights in Their Child’s Education- past episode: https://www.parentingforconnection.com/parentingourfuture/episode/43293dd1/parents-rights-in-their-childs-education-or-pof153For Stephanie’s first 2 chapters of “Whole Child Whole Life”, head to the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Stephanie Malia KraussStephanie Malia Krauss is the author of Making It: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World as well as the founder + principal of First Quarter Strategies. She serves as a senior advisor to Jobs for the Future (JFF), senior fellow with the CERES Institute for Children and Youth at Boston University, senior fellow with Education Northwest, and staff consultant to the Youth Transition Funders Group (YTFG). Stephanie works nationally on issues of youth readiness, child well-being, and the future of work and learning. Through her work and writing, Stephanie is relentlessly focused on what young people need to be ready for the world, and what the world needs to be ready for them.Stephanie has been a guest commentator on PBS NewsHour, StoryCorps, and public radio. She is on numerous national advisories, including the CASEL Collaborating States Initiative, the AIR Competency-Based Education Research Advisory Board, and the Partnership for the Future of Learning. She is a contributor to Youth Today, Getting Smart, EdSurge, and ScaryMommy. Stephanie was awarded St. Louis Business Journal’s “30 under 30,” Palm Beach Atlantic University’s “Outstanding Young Alumni,” and the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis’ “Distinguished Alumni.”She has a Master of Education from Arizona State University and a Master in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis.Stephanie and her husband, Evan, met in social work school and have been working for social change ever since. They live in the St. Louis area with their two boys and two dogs.Social Media:Website: https://www.stephaniemaliakrauss.com/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemkraussFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.m.krauss.7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaliakrauss/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stephanie_maliaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices37 min
- How Anyone Can Build Generational Wealth?The last thing you want for your kids is for them to start their life off as an adult buried in debt (like a lot of us were!). It doesn’t have to be that way! Even a small amount can add up to tens of thousands of dollars for your child when they become adults! This can be the start of generational wealth! It’s possible for anyone! My guest Ksenia Yudina is a CFA and the founder & CEO of UNest, a mobile investment app to help parents save for their kid’s futures! She shares how the app uses compound interest, gifting and rewards to build your child’s account.No matter what part of the world you live in, if you can save $25 a month once your child is born, that can amount to $60,000 when they graduate from high school! If you increase that amount over the years, say to $100 a month, it can amount to SIX FIGURES! Imagine not having to have school debt, have the money for your first car or down payment on your first home?Ksenia, shows you how to do all of this while also teaching your kids!For Ksenia Yudina’s easy tips to make saving for college less daunting checklist, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Ksenia YudinaKsenia Yudina, CFA, is the founder & CEO of UNest. Prior to founding UNest, Ksenia spent over a decade working in financial services, where she realized that the industry failed to recognize that parents' number one priority is saving for their children. After raising almost $40 million in venture capital, Ksenia launched UNest, a financial service allowing parents to set up a tax-advantaged investment account for their kids in an easy-to-approach app format. Since then, she’s been named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list and has gotten the attention of Forbes and CNBC to name a few.Social Media:Website: http://www.unest.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-nestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unest/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unestTwitter: https://twitter.com/UNestThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comLeave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 & 2022.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices24 min
- Developmental Stages in…Adults! | POF201You read that right! Too often we thing when we struggle, have stress and anxiety, there is something WRONG with us! That we might have a mental illness…but what if it was actually something else entirely?Dr. Sasha Heinz is not only BRILLIANT, she will help you see things in a completely different way! We start out by talking about self-compassion, but we quickly turn into a conversation like I’ve never had before. I’ll be forever changed from it.Dr. Heinz talks about how we, as women, as moms, are socialized to prioritize other's needs - ok, nothing new here…but she goes on to talk about how when we feel threatened, we revert back to our survival instincts of fight or flight BUT women, move into “tend and befriend”. It’s a completely different way of responding to stress than men.Tend and befriend is about us feeling so responsible for everyone else, that we aren’t taking our own needs into consideration and use people pleasing, perfectionism and analysis paralysis that’s only keeping us trapped!Here’s the best part! We can evolve past this! We are just stuck in a developmental stage as adults and with some internal work, we can be free of these disempowering behaviors! We can become people who consider others' opinions but aren’t ruled by them.There is so much more in this episode I know you’ll love! I could have talked to her for hours!For Dr. Heinz’s handout, “How to Say NO Without Being a Jerk”, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.com58 min
- Developmental Stages in…Adults!
You read that right! Too often we thing when we struggle, have stress and anxiety, there is something WRONG with us! That we might have a mental illness…but what if it was actually something else entirely?
Dr. Sasha Heinz is not only BRILLIANT, she will help you see
things in a completely different way! We start out by talking about
self-compassion, but we quickly turn into a conversation like I’ve never had
before. I’ll be forever changed from it.
Dr. Heinz talks about how we, as women, as moms, are socialized
to prioritize other's needs - ok, nothing new here…but she goes on to talk
about how when we feel threatened, we revert back to our survival instincts of
fight or flight BUT women, move into “tend and befriend”. It’s a
completely different way of responding to stress than men.
Here’s the best part! We can evolve past this! We are just
stuck in a developmental stage as adults and with some internal work, we can be
free of these disempowering behaviors! We can become people who consider
others' opinions but aren’t ruled by them.
There is so much more in this episode I know you’ll love! I
could have talked to her for hours!
For Dr.
Heinz’s handout, “How to Say NO Without Being a Jerk”, you can download it from
the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.com
About Dr.
Sasha Heinz
Dr. Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, is an academic who went
mainstream, using her background as a developmental psychologist to become a
mindset coach who teaches people the science of getting unstuck. An expert in
positive psychology and adult development, Dr. Heinz has based her entire
career on helping clients make real transformations, giving them the tools to
develop their mental fitness by facing challenges and breaking our mind’s
default modes for stress, self-criticism, and anxiety. Dr. Heinz received her
BA from Harvard, her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Columbia, and her
Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania,
where she also served as a faculty member. She was one of the first 33 people
in history to receive a degree in Positive Psychology.
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Media:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsashaheinz/
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Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free
resources, keep reading!
READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out
by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve
struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your
kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve
never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork,
and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall
FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO
into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com
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58 min - Love Letter to Moms
I’m celebrating the 200th episode of my podcast! I can't even believe it! This episode is for all the moms who listen to my show and follow my work. I’m forever grateful to you.
I’m just a mom who loves her kids and felt so lost and overwhelmed when I became a parent. I know that moms bear the brunt of societal pressure and we receive so much judgement (from ourselves and others). We are overworked, underpaid, and often unacknowledged for all that we do. Moms, you are HEROES!
My message to you is that you are unequivocally ENOUGH! You do NOT have to be perfect to be a good mom. You do not need to be your mother or somebody else’s mother - you, just you, is enough for your child(ren). In this complicated world, with all the gadgets, devices and distractions, all our kids really need is us. Our love, attention, connection, understanding and presence. No bells and whistles needed.
As I celebrate you, I’m also celebrating the guests who have left a mark on my heart and soul. I’ve learned something from every guest and some guests have changed my life and how I see my kids and the world. I’d like to tell you a little bit about who they are and why they’re so special.
I’m humbled by all of you who listen to my show. I strive every day to bring you topics and guests who I think will delight, educate and resonate with you. Thank you for listening. Thank you for being the kind of parent who wants to be intentional in how they Parent our Future.
And here’s to 200 more!!
About Robbin McManne
Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a parenting expert and consultant for the international, personal development app, LiveMore. Robbin also sits on the Expert Panel for Newsweek Magazine where she contributes to and writes articles related to parenting for the publication.
Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!
FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com
It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I’d love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I’ll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.com
I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting.
If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.
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42 min - Self Care After Your Child’s Diagnosis | POF199When you are faced with a diagnosis given to your child, it can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you or, conversely, you might feel relieved! Whether you feel like the diagnosis has confirmed your suspicions, or you feel angry, confused and grief, all of it is normal and natural and OK!BUT the one thing that isn’t ok, is you not taking care of yourself. being the parent of a neurodivergent child can be a rollercoaster of challenging moments, fun, laughter, joy and sadness all at once. In short, it can be exhausting, and if you don’t take the steps to care and nurture your needs, it’s not good for anyone.In this episode, we talk about how to process and make sense of a diagnosis and how to make sure we take care of ourselves along the way! Dr. Noreen Russell is back for another discussion with me. She is the mom of two neurologically atypical kids and has a practice dedicated to serving complex children and their parents. She knows firsthand how important it is to take care of your needs as a parent (ALL PARENTS!)For examples of questions to ask before, during and after an ADHD diagnosis, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comFor a 10% discount on Dr. Russell’s programs for summer or coaching, use code ROBBINAbout Norrine RussellDr. Norrine Russell began Russell Coaching for Students in 2009, now a premier national coaching practice for middle school through college students with students across the US and Canada. Her passion for providing support to frustrated students and weary parents is fuelled by her own experience of raising two complex children who are both neurologically atypical (her children’s diagnoses include autism, mood disorders, ADHD, giftedness, and learning differences). Dr. Russell knows first-hand the exhaustion parents face as they day in and day out seek solutions for their out-of-the-box children. The entire team at Russell Coaching is committed to supporting the psychological wellbeing, education, and family life of their clients.Social Media:Website: https://russellcoaching.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norrine-russell-820545184/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnorrinerussellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellcoachingllc/Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comI honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting.If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Leave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices44 min
- Parenting in a Tech World | POF198As we’re moving closer to summer break, it’s the perfect time to look at your kids’ screen use, gaming habits and the apps they’re using. Chances are that your kids will be spending more time on screens when they’re off for the summer, than in any other time of the year.In this episode, I’m talking to Titania Jordan who’s the CMO and Chief Parent officer of the online safety company, Bark Technologies. I’ve been a fan of hers for a while and follow her posts on Instagram. She shares the most current and relevant updates to help you keep your kids safe online. We talk about having a family tech contract when you give your kids their first phone or device (see contract sample below).Titania talks about what our kids are facing online, and how they’re using technology. Much of this, we simply don’t know about. The more we know, the more we can protect our kids which is why we’re talking about this in a way that helps you feel empowered, not overwhelmed!Some of the stats she shared are as follows. Look for the full list below.35.7% of tweens and 64.3% of teens were involved in a self-harm/suicidal situation.62.4% of tweens and 82.2% of teens encountered nudity or content of a sexual nature.As discussed in this episode, here are the extra resources Titania shared:Family tech contract https://info.bark.us/3Kj0AFaFull list harmful online dangers in Bark’s 2022 Annual Report https://www.bark.us/annual-report-2022/For Titania’s Bark Resources for Parents, including Online Safety Tips for Parents and Alarming Trends in Kids' Online Behaviour, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comSocial Media:Website: https://www.bark.us/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titaniajordan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barktechnologiesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barktechnologies/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@titaniajordanTwitter:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/barktechnologiesThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comIt means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I’d love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I’ll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.comThe intention for my show is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We all deserve access to help and support when we need it most.I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting.If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Leave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices43 min
- The Secrets of Your Nervous System | POF197
We hear a lot about the nervous system these days, but what is it we are actually talking about? Before talking to my guest, Lauren Isaacs, I had a basic knowledge of the nervous system but she’s made me understand it’s workings and purpose in a whole new way!
We are talking about “Polyvagal Theory” which is all about learning the biological order of human response that we ALL experience. So, when you LOSE IT, know that it’s not your fault, you’re triggered and your nervous system is reacting. No need to beat yourself up, feel ashamed, tell yourself a story about how terrible you/your reaction is, just notice it, accept it and take action to calm yourself (in really simple ways).
Lauren explains that the nervous system from the moment we are born is looking for cues of safety and danger all the time. It’s meant to protect us and keep us safe. BUT as we live our lives and have experiences, like growing up in a home with lots of shouting, means shouting will equal danger and become a trigger for you. If you grew up with neglect, the nervous system doesn’t know how to regulate itself and that can lead us down a path that’s destructive.
Understanding the way our nervous systems work for ourselves and our kids, allows us to better accept our reactions and our childrens’.
When you’re feeling triggered, remember to use that as your signal to pause and take a breath. Notice what you’re feeling and give yourself an opportunity to see if you can both accept the situation and reframe it.
This episode will serve as your gateway to using your nervous system to help you live a more connected, regulated and happy life!
For Lauren’s document with tips on how to begin connecting to your own nervous system/your child’s nervous system, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.com
About Lauren Isaacs
Lauren is a psychologist specializing in Trauma/PTSD. She has worked in a variety of settings in different countries around the world. Her therapeutic approach focuses on the mind-body connection & importance of a regulated nervous system in order to live a balanced life. As a mother of two young children, she is passionate in helping both parents and the future generations to befriend their own nervous systems and create loving, healthy and positive connections.
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The intention for my show is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We all deserve access to help and support when we need it most.
I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of...
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About Parenting Our Future
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Parents! We CAN change the world, starting with the way we're parenting our future.
Up to this point in history, children have been seen as less than and parented in a way that uses power over a child. Most of us were parented in this way but there is a shift in thinking about the way we raise our kids. Parents don’t feel good about using shame, blame, criticism, punishments, and even rewards, to get their kids to listen. Parents are wanting a different way because they know from their own childhoods this type of parenting hurts and leaves us with scars we take with us through our adulthood.
Each one of my episodes is designed to help you navigate the difficult journey of parenting but in a way that is more peaceful and intentional. I’ll show you how to get your kids to listen and cooperate without yelling, punishments and rewards. I’ll show you how to understand your own feelings and those of your kids.
My intention is to bring you to a place where you feel connected with your kids and yourself (we often get lost when we become parents!). Tune in weekly for all the inside tips, tools and tricks I teach my private clients to help you build the family you always wanted, and to become the parent you always envisioned you would be. I promise to provide you with fun and entertaining content that will leave you seeing your kids and your reactions in a whole new light!
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