Joyful Courage - A Conscious Parenting Podcast

August 11th Amy's latest book cam out, The Me Me Me Epoidemic: A Step by Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over Entitled World Amy McCready is a Parent Education MACHINE! She has an amazingly popular Facebook community, and offers so many Inspired by the work of Alfred Adler… “The biggest difference comes when we change ourselves.” Certified in Positive Discipline Shout out to the recovering yellers!! “...I love working with parenting and helping them bring out the best in themselves.” Adlerian theory- strategies are based on respect, respect for the child and respect for the parent… All human being have a hardwired need for belonging and significance. We need to feel connected – to family, classroom, community. I need to make a difference, feel like I matter… Behavior is goal directed – always take it back to the child’s sense of belonging and/or significance.. Getting to the bottom of this is what lasts long term. Get below the surface! Connection without Entitlement?? It’s messy….  The boo

Such a great conversation with Marcille Smith Boyle!! Solving problems with our kids is no joke and such an important way to teach life skills. Marcille breaks down the task in a way that gets parents excited to practice!! She is full of information and real life stories that I know will be inspiring and helpful to you – Enjoy! Marcille studied the work of Ross Green –Lost at School The Explosive Child He writes and teaches about Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) – involving kids in solving their own behavior challenges Parents tend to think it’s our job to solve our children’s behavior challenges… Truth is, our kids can be awesome problem solvers – yay! The brain likes it’s own ideas best!! David Rock – Neuro Leadership Group   CPS has 3 main steps – - Empathize gather info from child – from their point of view- Define the problem- Brainstorm solutions together with your child. Most powerful part --- not necessarily the process, but how we shift perspective about how we look and think and feel about behavi

What a GIFT to have the opportunity to interview Amy Lang of Birds+Bees+Kids! We had a great time discussing what to be talking about with our kdis when it comes to bodies and sex and staying safe...  Nothing is off limits here - from where babies come from to blow jobs to birth control --- listen in and get informed and then TALK TO YOUR KIDS! Like Amy says, being INFORMED is being EMPOWERED to make smart choices! LISTEN IN NOW!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in on this great conversation that I had with Molly Knight Forde about the journey to meditation and how it can change everything when it comes to the parenting journey... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcast with Kim Estes   Intro – music feedback? Mention speakpipe   Kim Into with Family – two daughters, middle/high schoolers   Savvy Parents Safe Kids www.savvyparentssafekids.com   Patty Fitzgerald - Safely Ever After     Lots of strategies… not just “this is what you do in the moment”   Being home alone… 2 tips:   Don't open the door, acknowledge the door – In a strong voice: “Who is it?” followed by, “I can’t help you…” and walk away.   Know what to do if there is a fire – Get out of the house and use a neighbors phone to call 911   Practice!!   Talking about having an “out” for sticky situations… Teach your kids language to use and practice the language…   Free range in the world is safer than free range online. The internet is a place, not a thing…. Safety radar isn’t quite as tuned in….   PDF of Super 10 Rules For Safety   Don’t scare them, it's not helpful “Family” safety rule Check in – make it a family thing Lead by example      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic

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This was such a fun conversation with my dear friend and colleague, Julietta Skoog. She is such a powerful model for what it looks like to parent small children with Positive Discipline - I love watching her in action! PLUS, she has been doing Family Meetings with her girls since the youngest was in a highchair!!! Listen in and let me know what you think! You can find more information on Julietta at www.juliettaskoog.com You can find more about the Family Meeting Ecourse I mention at the end of the course by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a solo show, meaning, it's just me. Listen in as I share what my purpose is and how I want to make a difference in YOUR world! Get an inside look at why I am passionate about this work and what fuels me to keep sharing it with you.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a gift it was to spend time talking to Ariadne Brill of Positive Parenting Connection! We dug into how making agreements with our kids helps them to develop a sense of trust and capability - while strengthening our relationship with them along the way. Ariadne has some great ideas around how to bring more ease to mealtimes and shares some resources for parents for teaching and modeling self regulation. Resources for listeners: Check out Ariadne's book on Amazon - Twelve alternatives to time out From Positive Parenting Connection - A post about creating a Chill-Out Corner with your child The latest Joyful Courage post around making agreements - What was our agreement? Find Positive Parenting Connection on Facebook,Pinterest, and Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices