We discuss your why and the impact of small gestures. #CoParenting #Divorce #Families #Communication

This episode discusses small changes you can make to give your child a brighter holiday and strengthen your co-parenting skills. 

Family dynamics and conflict are my specialty and I know that a lot of family conflict can arise from unresolved hurt and trauma from our own childhood. I’m excited to have Rosemary Clark with us today. Rosemary is an Authorized Language of Listening® coach, she specializes in helping moms (and dads) who had difficult childhoods and gets them to a place where they LOVE the way they parent. Today we discuss building connections with your children as you navigate your own stress.  Receive a freebie from Rosemary here: https://mailchi.mp/b6a2ee60b3a5/email-list.  Learn more about Rosemary here: https://www.afteraces.com/love-the-way-you-parent. 
 

The raw episode. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of being vulnerable. Learn to improve communication and resolve conflict with tools to add to your communication kit. 
#ImproveCommunication #ConflictWithinFamilies #Co-Parenting #Resolving Conflict #AlternativeDisputeResolution #SouthernCaliforniaMediator #FamilyMediation #OnlineMediation #BestSelf #Mindset #ImproveRelationships #OpenHeart #GraceNotPerfection

Practice mindfulness to connect with your small children. De-escalating situations can be hard, especially with little ones who lack the vocabulary to let you know what's wrong. This episode explores alternatives a parent can utilize when tantrums are escalating. 

How do the short expressions you use impact your relationship? This episode focuses on the little comments we use that could be ruining your relationships.

How do you avoid conflict when it comes to the topic of senior care for a loved one? This is a situation that can cause conflicting feelings, high emotions, and conflict. Join me as Jill Love, senior care consultant and geriatric care manager, discusses:  Issues arising in families over senior care, what families should consider when deciding senior care, and tips to help ease the stress of this transition. This episode focuses on using communication tools to address the needs of your loved ones. Jill Love serves the Los Angeles area and you can read more about her practice here: www.petersandlove.com. 

Don't let the perfection trap lead to despair, frustration, and conflict. In this episode, we discuss how unrealistic expectations, the notion of perfection, and our own thoughts sabotage relationships. Learn ways to reduce conflict and improve your mindset by ignoring your intrusive thoughts. Tips for being your best self, improving relationships, preventing conflict, and letting go of the perfection trap. 

You need to love yourself first to be your best self. Show yourself the compassion, grace and love you give others. Easier said than done. In this episode, we tackle what self love means and how to achieve it. Being your best self puts you in a better place to handle conflict with family, your significant other and colleagues. Guest starring Self Love Coach Jenny Drake. Learn some of the tips she teaches in her Jenny Drake Coaching sessions. This episode is for everyone seeking their best, most fulfilled life. Love yourself and your life, to handle conflict like a boss and create deep, meaningful relationships. This is a continuation of our best self series. 

This episode features the incredible Nury Gomez, MBA, founder of Accounting Breeze. Hear her best practices for family finances. Budgeting and finances can be difficult enough for just one person. When you are in a relationship or have a family, conflict and resentment over money and finances can build up if you are not on the same page. This podcast is for anyone seeking tips, advice, and best practices on how to discuss money and avoid conflict with your partner.  Start building a stronger, healthier, and positive relationship built on open and honest communication over the tough topics. Visit my page for a copy of the worksheets referenced in this podcast.