The Empathic Parent

By Colleen Sims, Family Life Educator

The place for heart-centered parents looking for evidence-based parenting strategies and advice to raise compassionate, responsible, resilient kids.

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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

The Empathic Parent episodes:

June 17, 2019 EP 035 Help, I Can't Stop Yelling At My Kids!
This episode addresses a question I have received a lot lately - how to stop the pattern of yelling at your children.
I'm giving you so many strategies to try including:
Checking in with yourself
Owning your mistakes
Creating a stress map & stress plan
Creating an awesome parent file
Identifying a resource trigger
Rethinking your stories
SOUL parenting strategy
Don't forget to grab the download at https://guidancewithlove.com/35
And Join me in the Aftershow at https://epaftershow.com
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37min
May 27, 2019 EP 32 Helping Your Marriage Flourish
In this episode, I'm talking about nurturing the relationship with your partner. We cover:
-The importance of play and intimacy
-Stopping the cycle of complaining
-Using each other's strengths
-Taking time to talk
-Understanding your Apology Language
-The importance of others in your relationship
-Embracing the ebbs and flows
Join the Aftershow at https://epaftershow.com
Apology Languages https://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/apology/
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17min
May 13, 2019 EP 030 Are You Mothering Yourself?
In this episode, I'm talking about parenting yourself...
I talk about 4 common frustrations I hear from moms and give you ideas to meet your needs if you are feeling this way.
I also dive in to the 5 Love Languages and how we can use them to care for ourselves.
Make sure to join me in the FB group at https://epaftershow.com to continue the conversation!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The 5 Love Languages Quiz https://www.5lovelanguages.com
Daily Love Notes https://www.empowerandrise.com
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17min
April 08, 2019 EP 025 Breaking Free From Gender To See Your Child For Who They Are
In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Christia Brown about the research on gender differences and stereotypes.
We dive in to:
-The actually gender differences present in children
-Why we need to make gender irrelevant
-Why we need to address stereotypes and bias early and head-on
-The long term problem with segregating genders
And so much more!
Check out Dr. Brown's book Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue
Join the Aftershow @ https://epaftershow.com to learn more practical advice from Dr. Brown.
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48min
March 25, 2019 EP 023 The Montessori Toddler At Home
In this episode, I’m chatting with Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler about:
-Why toddlerhood is so magical
-The environment as a second teacher & setting up your home
-Following interests & scaffolding skills
-Building intrinsic motivation
-Mindset shifts & slowing down
-Getting your child involved in daily activities aka “chores”
-And so much more!
Find out more at https://themontessorinotebook.com
Join the Aftershow Facebook group https://epaftershow,com
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37min
March 18, 2019 EP 022 Understand Your Toddler & Letting Go Of What It "Should" Look Like
Listen in as I chat with Ayelet Marinovich of Strength In Words about:
Communication through play
Holistic learning
Maximizing routines and everyday moments
Letting go of "shoulds" and "right way" thinking
Child-led vs structured activities
The meaning we attach to academic learning
And so much more!
Grab Ayelet's Infant and Toddler Development Blueprint https://strengthinwords.com/blueprint
Join me for the Aftershow @ https://epaftershow.com
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47min
March 11, 2019 EP 021 Finding Connection Through Healing
Today I'm talking to my beautiful friend, Tarezz Lee, about her journey through the healing process as a single mother.
In this episode we talk about:
The power of acceptance and surrendering
Balancing connecting through your truth and not getting stuck in the darkness
Talking to your child about the hard stuff
Rediscovering creativity
Letting go of what everything "should" look like
And so much more...
Find out more at https://everyoneishealing.com
Join us at https://epaftershow.com
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56min
March 04, 2019 EP 020 Will My Child Thrive In Alternative Education?
I'm chatting with Nina Palmo of Raising Wildflower Kids to talk about alternative education.
-The opportunity cost of traditional schooling and considering what is important to your family.
-Nina's observations, as a university professor, of the different approach to learning homeschoolers take over their mainstream schooling peers.
-And so much more...
Find Nina at https://raisingwildflowerkids.com
Join the Aftershow at https://epaftershow.com
More at: https://guidancewithlove.com/podcast/2
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39min
February 25, 2019 EP 019 Ending Homework Battles: Lessons From An Occupational Therapist
Today, I'm chatting with the founder of Miami Handwriting, Nicole Santamaria, OTR/L all about homework struggles!
In this episode we talk about:
-How to stop being the "homework police" and enjoy your afternoons.
-Removing "They should know that already" from your vocabulary.
-The 3 pillars of Nicole's Ending Homework Drama training.
-And so much more!!
Grab Nicole's free training at https://miamihandwriting.com
Make sure to join the Aftershow at https://epaftershow.com
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57min
February 17, 2019 Ep 018 Gentleness & Expectations
Do the expectations you set for yourself leave you feeling burned out or stressed?
Do the expectations you have for others cause conflict or tension?
If so, this is an episode for you!
Also, make sure to join me at https://epaftershow.com to continue the conversation!
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17min

FAQs about The Empathic Parent:

How many episodes does The Empathic Parent have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.