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In today’s episode, I am joined by Holly Swenson, author, wellness blogger, and mother of four boys, for a conversation on why reflection is truly a superpower in both parenting and personal growth.

Holly shares her journey into conscious parenting and explains how reflection can shift the way we show up for our children, helping us break old cycles and create more intentional patterns. We explore what reflection looks like in the middle of busy family life, and Holly offers simple, grounding practices that any parent can start using today.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why reflection is so powerful for parents
• Practical ways to weave reflection into daily life, even when you’re busy
• How reflection helps us break old patterns and parent more intentionally
• The transformation that happens when reflection becomes part of your parenting journey

This episode will leave you inspired to slow down, look inward, and embrace reflection as a tool for growth, connection, and more conscious parenting.

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In this week's episode, I’m joined by Tracy Gillet, founder of Raised Good and a passionate advocate for attachment parenting. Together, we explore what attachment parenting really means, how it can look in everyday family life, and why tuning into your instincts is one of the most powerful tools you have as a parent.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of outside pressure or wondered whether you can really trust yourself to know what’s best for your child, this episode will bring both clarity and encouragement. Tracy also shares her own journey of discovering attachment parenting and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What attachment parenting really is and how it supports families
• How to tune into your instincts and quiet the outside noise
• Common myths and misconceptions about attachment parenting
• The key benefits for both parents and children when practicing it

This episode will leave you feeling encouraged to parent with confidence, guided by your own wisdom and grounded in connection.

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In this solo episode, I explore the connection between predictability in daily life and your child’s ability to self-regulate. While it may seem simple, creating steady rhythms and routines gives children the safety and consistency they need to manage big feelings, build resilience, and thrive.

If you’ve ever felt worn down by meltdowns, power struggles, or endless negotiations, you’re not alone. So often, these challenges stem from a child’s uncertainty about what comes next. Predictability offers children an anchor. It tells them, you are safe, your needs will be met, and you can relax into your day.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why predictability creates the foundation for self-regulation
• How daily rhythms reduce stress for both you and your child
• Simple ways to bring more predictability into each day

This episode will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired to welcome more rhythm into your days.

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*This episode was originally published June 14th, 2022.

In this episode, I talk about simple, calming activities you can use to support your child when they feel dysregulated. You’ll learn how different behaviors point to different needs, and how choosing the right activity can help your child feel more grounded.

I also share how the time of day can affect your child’s behavior and which calming activities best support the four foundational senses.

In this episode, I explore:

• How to observe your child’s behavior and identify what they need
• Four calming activities that speak to the foundational senses
• Why warmth, water, and cozy spaces help bring more peace

This episode will help you bring more calm into your home through gentle, sensory-based support.

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Parenting often brings us face-to-face with our own childhood. In this solo episode, I explore the gap between the parent you want to be and the patterns you inherited.

You'll learn:

• How your childhood shapes your default parenting style
• The difference between inherited and intentional parenting
• Tools for becoming more aware of automatic reactions
• Ways to reparent yourself while supporting your child
• Practices for staying present and connected when you're triggered

This episode will support you in choosing presence over patterns and becoming the parent your child needs.

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*This episode was originally aired on March 13th, 2023.

In this solo episode, I explore how rhythmical meals can transform your family’s mealtimes.

Young children thrive on predictability. When life flows in a dependable rhythm, they feel safe, grounded, and more able to meet the day. This is especially true around mealtimes. When your child knows what to expect—what’s for dinner, when it’s happening, and who they’ll share it with—everything goes smoothly.

In this episode, I share why rhythmical meals are so supportive for young children, and how you can begin to bring more ease and harmony to your family’s mealtime rhythm.

You’ll hear:

• Why children feel safer and calmer when meals follow a predictable rhythm
• How a weekly meal rotation can reduce stress and power struggles
• Ideas for healthy snacks and nourishing dinners
• Inspiration for seasonal eating and simple meal planning
• How mealtime rhythms support not just your child, but your whole family

This episode will leave you feeling inspired to bring more rhythm to your family mealtimes.

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In this solo episode, I explore what happens when our children’s behavior brings up unresolved feelings from our own childhoods and how those moments can be powerful invitations to parent with more awareness and intention.

If you’ve ever found yourself reacting more strongly than you'd like, or defaulting to control when you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Often, these responses are rooted in our own past—how we were spoken to, disciplined, or supported as children. When we begin to notice the patterns we’ve inherited, we create space for something new to emerge.

In this episode, I guide you through gentle reflections and mindset shifts to help you:

• Understand why your child’s behavior can feel so triggering
• Recognize when you're reacting from your past instead of the present moment
• Break the cycle of control and step into more connected, conscious parenting
• Make space to reparent yourself with compassion as you show up for your child
• Create new, nurturing patterns that support both you and your child

This episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to bring more presence and self-understanding into your parenting, especially on the hardest days.

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[From the Archives] This episode was originally aired on June 21st, 2022.

In this episode, I talk about how to nurture your child’s ability to self-regulate. I highlight three stages of learning - supporting self-regulation, co-regulating, and achieving self-regulation  that, when nurtured, builds your child’s ability to regulate. You’ll come to understand what role your triggers, as a parent, play in your child’s self-regulation journey.  I share insights on the importance of breathing, talking, seeking help, and, of course, the undeniable benefits of play. Finally, I take a detailed look at the importance of self-regulation in children and adults alike. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The three stages of learning that build your child’s ability to self-regulate.
• Stage 1: Supporting self-regulation.
• How to be a calm, nurturing presence for your child.  
• Stage 2: Co-regulating. 
• Stage 3: Achieving self-regulation.
• Understanding your triggers as a parent will help your child’s self-regulation. 
• How children develop self-regulation through self-directed play. 
• The reasons why self-regulation is essential. 

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In this week's solo episode, I explore how to raise children who are truly respectful, without shutting down their emotions or demanding obedience at the cost of losing connection.

We’ll talk about what it really means to teach respect in a way that honors your child’s feelings and fosters emotional intelligence. You’ll learn how to model respectful behavior in everyday moments, how to build the kind of parent-child relationship that leads to mutual respect into the teen years and beyond, and why trust is at the heart of it all.

I also share a simple mindset shift that can help your child move through big emotions with more ease, one that nurtures resilience and self-regulation without shame or suppression.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What it truly means to teach and model respect
• How to create a relationship built on trust and mutual respect 
• Why trust and respect go hand in hand
• An imaginative way to help your child understand that emotions are temporary
• How to plant the seeds for lifelong connection and respect

This episode will leave you with strategies to foster a more respectful and trusting relationship with your child, today and for years to come.

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In this week's episode, I’m diving into a challenging but relatable parenting moment—when your child has a meltdown in a public place. Whether it's at the grocery store, the park, a restaurant, or the mall, these moments can feel overwhelming and filled with pressure, especially when you're surrounded by watchful eyes and unsolicited judgment.

I’ll walk you through how to stay grounded in the midst of your child’s big emotions, how to respond with calm and confidence, and how to shift your mindset so you’re not parenting from shame or fear. You’ll also hear practical tips to help prevent public meltdowns and ways to support your child’s nervous system both during and after these difficult moments. I also share how to navigate sibling conflicts when out in public.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to respond to public meltdowns with calm and confidence
• Mindset shifts to let go of shame and pressure in public parenting moments
• Tips for preventing meltdowns
• How to handle common scenarios like meltdowns at the grocery store or restaurant
• What to do when siblings fight in public
• How to create a peaceful, grounding environment when you come back home that supports your child’s nervous system.

This episode will leave you ready to handle public meltdowns with calm and clarity, and build the foundation to avoid many of them altogether.

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