The secret to boosting your child's self-esteem is not about constant praise but in how you truly see and trust them. In today’s episode, I explore the significant role parents play in fostering healthy self-esteem in children. I reflect on the profound impact a nurturing and affirming approach has on a child’s self-image. By expressing genuine belief in their inherent goodness and autonomy, parents can help children develop confidence and a strong sense of self-worth.

I’ll share five practical affirmations I use with my kids and the importance of recognizing our children’s internal decision-making capabilities. This episode emphasizes how crucial parental trust is in enabling children to navigate life's challenges independently and confidently.

In This Episode

• Affirmations that boost child's self-esteem
• The power of being seen and understood
• Encouraging autonomy in children's decisions
• Importance of trust in parent-child relationships
• Overcoming society's punitive parenting norms

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Is bedtime drama with your toddler an indicator of a deeper connection issue? What if the path to peaceful and restful nights for your child begins with understanding their emotional needs? Today on the Peace and Parenting podcast, I welcome Jamesetta, a devoted mother of three daughters, who shares her ongoing journey with her three-year-old's nighttime struggles.

Jamesetta expresses the challenges she faces with her daughter's bedtime routine, revealing a cycle of sleep resistance and wakefulness in the middle of the night. Together, we explore how connection, empathy, and setting limits may hold the key to smoother bedtime transitions. I offer insights and strategies to help transform these nightly ordeals into opportunities for growth and closeness.

Whether your child is a spirited three-year-old or a reserved seven-year-old, these insights might just be the comfort you need to support a connected parenting approach.

In This Episode

• Understanding separation anxiety challenges
• Importance of connection in bedtime routines
• Strategies for transforming routines into play
• Setting limits to uncover emotions

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Are rewards just another form of punishment in disguise? Ever thought that the key to nurturing genuine cooperation in your child lies beyond the promise of a star chart or a treat? In this episode of Peace and Parenting, I dive deep into the often-overlooked pitfalls of reward systems in parenting and how they can inadvertently erode the parent-child connection.

As a mother who once believed in handing out star stickers for good behavior, I share my journey of discovery and realization. I revisit the time I created an elaborate star chart to encourage my daughter, Esme, to complete tasks and exhibit positive behavior. Initially effective, this approach crumbled as Esme lost interest and I realized it was a form of manipulation rather than authentic motivation.

Join me as I challenge traditional parenting norms that prioritize compliance over connection.

In This Episode

• The pitfalls of reward-based parenting
• Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation in children
• How rewards can erode parent-child connection
• Benefits of connective parenting over compliance-focused methods

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What happens when kids have the freedom to decide their own hygiene? Today on Peace and Parenting, I'm joined by Ana, a loving mom to two and a strong believer in connective parenting but who is having some trouble getting her children to cooperate. Together, we dive into understanding how connection, rather than control, can be the key to cultivating cooperation and harmony within your household.

Ana opens up about her challenges with a spirited 6-year-old, whose strong will and logical mind can sometimes lead to power struggles. Sound familiar? I share my insights on dealing with everyday parenting hurdles, like bath time resistance and the art of playful persuasion in toothbrushing wars. By leaning into empathy and letting go of rigid controls, we look at how we can teach our kids responsibility through natural consequences, fostering their independence while deepening our bond.

In This Episode

• Connection is as crucial as food and water
• Playful techniques to encourage cooperation
• Embracing natural consequences as teaching tools
• Letting go of control to strengthen bonds
• Importance of modeling desired behaviors

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Do you ever feel like there’s just not enough time for connection? Between work, household tasks, and never-ending to-do lists, it’s easy to let quality time with our kids slip to the bottom of our priorities. But what if I told you that focusing on connection first actually makes everything else run smoother?

Today, I’m exploring a mindset shift that can transform parenting, prioritizing connection over productivity. We live in a world that glorifies busyness, but at what cost? I explore why deep, meaningful relationships with our kids should come first and how that shift leads to more cooperation, smoother days, and stronger bonds. Listen in for five ways to ensure connection is an integral part of your parenting.

In This Episode

• Why busyness isn’t the same as success
• The power of prioritizing connection first
• How natural consequences teach better than punishments
• Why homework shouldn’t take priority over relationships
• The long-term benefits of focusing on connection

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What if your teen rejected every attempt at connection? You’ve ditched punishments and bribes, but now your child is pushing back harder than ever. Is it even working? Today, I sit down with Tova, a mother of four, who’s navigating the tricky transition from traditional parenting to connection-based parenting, especially with her resistant teens.

Tova has seen beautiful changes in her younger twins since implementing connective parenting, but her older teen daughters aren’t responding the same way. We dive deep into why trust takes time, what “progress” really looks like, and how to stay the course when your teen meets your efforts with eye rolls and rejection. I share my personal experiences raising teens, offering strategies that shift the dynamic. If you've ever felt stuck wondering whether connection is really working, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

• Why teens resist connection at first
• Signs that your approach is working
• How to stay patient through rejection
• Using humor to defuse power struggles
• The problem with punishments and bribes
• Building true cooperation in your home

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Ever feel like connection-based parenting just isn’t working? You try play, empathy, and special time, but your child still melts down, refuses to listen, or lashes out. Does that mean connective parenting has failed? Today, I break down the biggest misconceptions about connective parenting, including why it’s often confused with permissiveness, why quick fixes don’t work, and why consistency matters more than perfection.

If you've ever wondered why punishments seem to “work” faster or felt frustrated that your efforts aren’t yielding immediate results, this episode will help you reframe your expectations and find the patience to stick with it. Parenting is a long game, and while the process can be messy, the relationships we build through connection are worth it.

In This Episode

• Why quick fixes don’t create lasting change
• The difference between connection and permissiveness
• How punishments create short-term compliance, not true cooperation
• Why using all the tools consistently is key
• The long-term benefits of choosing connection
• A real-life story of connection turning conflict into cooperation

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Are traditional parenting strategies leaving you frustrated? In this episode, I sit down with Erica, a relationship coach, adoptive mom, and one of the first graduates of the Peace and Parenting Certification Program. Erica shares how shifting from consequences to connection has transformed her family and her coaching practice.

Throughout our conversation, we dive into the challenges of unlearning traditional discipline methods, the importance of play in fostering attachment, and how this approach is particularly impactful for adoptive families. Erica opens up about the struggles and breakthroughs in her parenting journey—how moving away from punishments led to stronger bonds, and how her husband’s relationship with their children has flourished through simple but powerful shifts in connection.

If you’ve ever doubted whether prioritizing connection over control can truly work, this episode will inspire you. You’ll hear real-life experiences, tangible takeaways, and insights from our certification program that could change the way you parent.

In This Episode

• How connection reshaped Erica’s parenting
• The role of play in building attachment
• Why punishments and rewards don’t work
• The transformation in Erica’s family dynamics
• Insights from the Peace and Parenting certification
• How parenting support reduces shame and isolation

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