One of the most important things we can do as parents is take a look at how WE are contributing to the current dynamics. This episode gives us a Great Opportunity to do just that, using the work of Nira Kefir, on Personality Priorities.

Encouragement is at the HEART of Positive Discipline (and Effective Parenting!!) - but what is Encouragement REALLY, and how can we support our children in Cultivating Courage?

Imposing Consequences for unwanted behavior can feel like a great option - sometimes the ONLY option. Neither is True. Tune in to better understand the side effects, and what else you can do!!

Dr. Jane Nelsen gives us "Magic Lenses" to see our children's misbehavior differently.  We can use these lenses to connect with the child's NEEDS (to feel like they belong & are significant) rather than reacting to, and fueling, their (mis)behavior.

Birth Order is significant. It is one circumstance that influences how we (all of us!) show up.

Part 1 of 7 - The ROOT of Misbehavior, a Kind AND Firm approach, and the Importance of Energy.

This episode accompanies and reflects the first two chapters in the original Positive Discipline book.

A closer look at Punishment & Permissiveness.

Do you frequently feel overwhelmed or frustrated by to-do's, emails, other people's expectations?  Yes, yes, and yes?!  I hear you! In fact I used to LIVE there. 

It is very rewarding chart your own course. It's a journey best undertaken with grace and support.

When have someone's words stuck with you for decades?

What if shifting only 5% could make All the Difference?  It turns out, IT CAN!!!

HOW can you reliably create space for just a 5% shift?  So glad you asked...! 

Often the more important something - or someone - is to us, the more attached we are to our own point of view, to how things "should be."

But is it true? What else is possible?

In this episode I share 2 stories of how My Own Perspective needed to get flipped on its head, in order for me to get the gifts!!