Julietta Skoog, co-founder of Be Sproutable, joins Julia to discuss positive discipline. You don't get training for how to be a parent. Suddenly you just are one and you then have to develop your identity as a parent even as you are caring for a child. So what does parenting mean for you and how will you parent your child?

This episode is packed with information on the definition of being a positive discipline parent and how to achieve that goal. The tagline of Be Sproutable is: "Raising Kids, Growing Ourselves." Hear examples of positive discipline and the three steps of learning this amazing way of raising a child. Tell your friends about this podcast. It will be one of your favorites.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [02:56] Julietta begins by telling about her professional journey.
• [07:14] What is the definition of positive disciplining parenting?
• [11:42] Julietta talks about finding the fun in parenting and the language of connection and firmness.
• [19:46] What are the three steps to learning positive parenting?
• [27:27] Positive parenting across culture, religion and parenting styles.
• [31:29] The example of a picky eater.
• [34:28] Julietta shares how she built her family, including mentioning her miscarriage and how that has framed her thinking about children.
• [42:54] Can you have the same "relationship" with a non-biological child as a biological child?

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Children are remarkable and deserve respect. But, as parents, we need to look through their eyes at the world as they see it.
• Positive discipline doesn't mean children go wild. It's connection and firmness. It means means connecting with "I see you, and I love you. I can see your perspective". Then follow through with firmness of safety, limits, and routine. Kids expect that.
• Kids learn through play, and parents need to lean into their world of imagination.
• Positive discipline transcends culture and nationality and can be applied within the context of your cultural heritage, value system, belief system or background.

RESOURCE LINKS:

"How to Teach Your Children that All Families are Beautiful" FREE Resource

Stork'd - Facebook

Stork'd - Instagram

Stork'd- YouTube

Ways to Celebrate Your Family - Free Download

Be Sproutable - Instagram

Be Sproutable - YouTube

BIO:

Julietta Skoog is a Certified Positive Discipline Advanced Trainer with an Ed.S Degree in School Psychology and a Master's Degree in School Counseling with over 20 years of experience helping families in schools and homes. She draws from her real-life practical experience working with thousands of students with a variety of needs and her own three children to parent coaching, bringing a unique ability to translate research, child development and Positive Discipline principles into everyday parenting solutions. Her popular keynote speeches, classes, and workshops have been described as rejuvenating, motivating, and inspiring.