It is time for me to follow my own advice and really assess what is most important for our family at this time. I will be taking a break from the podcast and I hope to see you again in the new year. Have a joyful Holiday Season, a Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year!

How can you make the holidays meaningful? The Holiday Season is here. Lots of parties, events, and excitement. Will you get caught up in all the business of Christmas or be more intentional and meaningful?

Blog post with round up of all my Christmas posts (including several on how to avoid holiday meltdowns)

https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/11/23/making-the-holidays-meaningful/

1. Decide what is most important to your family. 

2. Focus on connection. 

3. Keep it simple. 

4. Slowdown and enjoy. 

How to avoid holiday burnout mini course
https://gentleparentingcoach.vipmembervault.com/af/89655150/1109347

Connect with Meaghan
www.gentleparentingcoach.com

In this video I talk about several topics while answering questions from my Facebook community all about consequences, cleaning playrooms, and what strgeties they should use as gentle parents.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/nZoJeRHmj98

* Parenting with the end in mind, being intentional and having a plan
* Tools and strategies to use as a peaceful parent
* Consequences and agreements and how to use them
* How to get kids to clean the playroom

I mention this free workshop How to Avoid Holiday Burnout https://gentleparentingcoach.vipmembervault.com/af/89655150/1109579

I invite you to join my Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468

You may also like the parenting video series in my freebies hub
https://gentleparentingcoach.vipmembervault.com/af/89655150/1032220

Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting Coach
www.gentleparentingcoach.com

Children love to play. Using playfulness as a strategy is effective in parenting. It helps to bring the joy back into your family!

In this episode I ask Sarah:
Because playful parenting is something that it just really clicks with the kids. They're playful. And I'm just curious, how can we bring that into our parenting?

What's an example of how you can Use that in like an everyday situation, you know?

How can playfulness come into that to help regulate their emotions?

What can I do if I'm not feeling playful as a parent?

How can we then make those repairs and do that reconnection?

Can you tell us more about what you offer and where we can find you?

Do you have any last minute encouragement or tips for parents as they try to be more positive and more playful in their parenting?

Meet Sarah
Sarah R. Moore is the founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. Sarah offers a popular series of mini-courses (including her FREE video, Three Keys to Positive Parenting), webinars, and expert interviews. Additionally, she's the Editor for Pregnancy Magazine and a Master Trainer for an international conscious parenting organization. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.

She's a certified gentle parenting coach and has studied directly with some of the world's most respected psychologists, neuroscientists, researchers, and advocates for children. She’s also a regular contributor to international parenting magazines and is releasing her first parenting book next year. 

Parents have high hopes that their children will be generous, thankful and want to serve others. Although these qualities come naturally in some children, for many it needs to be taught and worked on daily. With the holiday season coming up how do we cultivate this spirit of gratitude in our children?

Read the full blog post here
https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/10/11/how-to-teach-gratitude-in-children/

Links I mentioned in the episode
Gentle Parenting Summit
Finally Family Homes
Free Workshop: How to Avoid Holiday Burnout and Overwhelm

Connect with Meaghan Jackson
https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com
Facebook and Instagram @gentleparentingcoach

In this podcast episode I ask Christina all about...

• What is gentle parenting?
• How did you discover gentle parenting?
• What advice would you have for someone who is new to Gentle Parenting, or interested but isnt sure how to bring that to their family?
• You’ve written some books, tell us about those
• Aside for gentle parenting you also have ministry called Finally Family Homes. How did that get started and tell us more about what you do

YouTube Episode here https://youtu.be/JBzwROnI3Es
Blog Post https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/09/27/gentle-christian-parenting-interview-with-christina-dronen/

Some books we mentioned

How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk

Christina's Bible Study Guides

Gentle Parenting Summit October 4-8
Gentle Parenting Summit FREE PASS


Connect with Christina Dronen

Website https://gentlechristianparenting.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gentlechristianparenting/

Gentle Christian Parenting facebook group at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/880359389010642 

Finally Family Homes Website https://finallyfamilyhomes.org

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/finallyfamilyhomes

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finallyfamilyhomes/

Connect with Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting Coach

Website https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gentleparentingcoach

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gentleparentingcoach

Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468

Join the Joy-filled Parenting Roadmap
 https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com/joy-filled-parenting-roadmap

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I'll be honest I've been avoiding updating this post for a while because I didn't want to get into a debate, but when I saw a post last year on Instagram outlining the detailed steps to spank your child I couldn't ignore it any longer. My heart ached for the poor child on the receiving end of this punishment.

Full blog post with references and further links
https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/09/20/should-i-spank-my-child/

In this episode I talk about:
Why do parents spank their child?
Spare the rod, spoil the child is not even in the Bible.
What are the effects of spanking?
What does the rod in the Bible mean?
How should we interpret Proverbs verses?
What is the best way to discipline your child?
Gentle Parenting Summit

Further links mentioned in the episode:
Gentleness in the Bible
Gentle Parenting Summit - FREE SUMMIT PASS


Connect with Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting Coach

Website https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gentleparentingcoach

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gentleparentingcoach

Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468

Join the Joy-filled Parenting Roadmap
 https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com/joy-filled-parenting-roadmap

Book a FREE call 

As a parent you want to communicate with gentleness and empathy. Modelling for your children how to be kind and respectful is very important to you.

Blog post https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/09/13/communicating-with-gentleness-and-empathy/

In this episode I talk about

• Why is empathy so important?
• Communicating with your child
• Empathy Communication
• Making a request
• What does the Bible say about communication?
• Coniderations and tips
• When my child is having a hard time...
• Gentle Parenting Summit

Links mentioned in the episode
Non Violent Communication
Joyful Motherhood Devotional
Gentle Parenting Summit

Connect with Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting Coach

Website https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gentleparentingcoach

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gentleparentingcoach

Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468

Join the Joy-filled Parenting Roadmap
 https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com/joy-filled-parenting-roadmap

Book a FREE call 

This week I speak with Angela Harders of Peaceful Worldschoolers all about gentle parenting and Gospel-Based Parenting

Blog post: https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/09/06/interview-with-angela-harders/

In this episode:
Angela shares how she learned about gentle parenting
We discuss about what gentle parenting is
Gentleness and schools
Gentle parenting in the Bible, Gospel-based Parenting
Angela shares about her books
We announce the Gentle Parenting Summit

Meet Angela Harders

The secret to those who have discovered a more peaceful, respectful way of parenting is that they have a different mindset towards parenting. They have a different internal dialogue that translates into how they relate to their children.

Blog post https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/08/23/the-secret-of-peaceful-parents/

So how can we parent with a new perspective? How can we manage our own emotions while parenting at the same time? 

Notice your triggers. 

Stop and pause. 

Reduce Stress and Increase self-care. 

Find out more about emotions.

Get some help. 

What are some ways that you help regulate your emotions? Tell us what works for you.

Connect with Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting Coach

Website https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gentleparentingcoach

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gentleparentingcoach

Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468

Join the Joy-filled Parenting Roadmap
 https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com/joy-filled-parenting-roadmap

Book a FREE call