Co-dependence is rampant in modern society, with studies showing 90-96% of adults exhibit some level of co-dependence. Because children do need parents to varying degrees throughout childhood, it can be difficult to parse out healthy parent-child connection to when it spills over to co-dependent patterns. Since most adults have experienced some level of co-dependence in their own childhood, it's hard to always recognize how it expresses in our own parenting. How can we as parents begin to break ...
May 19, 2022•22 min
Co-dependence is rampant, with studies showing 90-96% of adults exhibit some level of co-dependence. Because children do need parents to varying degrees throughout childhood, it can be difficult to parse out healthy parent-child connection to when it spills over to co-dependent patterns. Since most adults have experienced some level of co-dependence in their own childhood, it's hard to always recognize how it expresses in our own parenting. In this episode, I cover what co-dependence is, signs o...
May 12, 2022•26 min
As parents, we get the opportunity to teach our kids what we wish we knew earlier in life. Starting with the foundation of positive discipline, we can break unhealthy relationship cycles. Once this foundation is in place, we can move beyond to breaking or even preventing other unhealthy cycles that would otherwise hold them back. Imagine where you will see your child go in life and what a gift you will give them when they are free from unhealthy cycles! In this episode I cover 10 unhealthy cycle...
May 05, 2022•31 min
Allowing the voices of shame to have power can hold us back from fully showing up for ourselves and others in our lives. What if we could help our kids learn how to mitigate shame from their earliest days so they don't have to struggle and suffer? Learn how shame shows up from our earliest days, what it looks like in kids, how to approach your kids with compassion when they are dealing with shame, how to have conversations with our kids around shame and how to teach kids to become shame resilien...
Apr 28, 2022•28 min
Shame comes from feeling "not enough" and is often perpetuated by beliefs in societal norms that are misguided and dangerous. All parents are susceptible to parenting shame but the pressure moms feel to be perfectly present and connected is especially strong. Shame often gets in the way of us being present in all of our relationships, with ourselves, our children, our partners and beyond. Learn about common shame triggers that affect parenting and how to conquer these to be able to be more prese...
Apr 21, 2022•23 min
Research shows girls self-esteem peaks at age 9 and that boys self-esteem has also fallen in recent decades. The reasons are varied but there is a lot that parents can do to foster a strong baseline for self-esteem in their children starting in infancy. This episode is chalk full of tips and information to avoid common pitfalls that well-meaning parents often fall into that can actually damage self-esteem and what to do instead. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-di...
Apr 15, 2022•28 min
Here are 2 of the 5 most common parenting myths and some fixes that Erin helps parents untangle every day. Unfounded belief systems can keep us trapped in fear and therefore from being the confident leader and guiding force we would like to be for our kids. After uncovering the truth about these first 2 myths, she shares some tips to get you started in approaching these situations in ways that are empowering to both parent and child. For more info on classes go to: https://www.yourvillageonline....
Apr 08, 2022•23 min
The last episode of a 3 part series on parenting styles, where Erin covers the latest parenting styles that have evolved in the last several decades. Are there new things science and society has learned that we should be incorporating? What do kids of today need that past generations did not? What things should we be incorporating into our parenting that will benefit the future for our kids? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising...
Apr 01, 2022•30 min
New parenting styles have been evolving and emerging over the past 30 years. Learn about life skills our children need for confidence, success and happiness that are missing from some of the modern styles and how to make sure you are preparing your children with those skills. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 25, 2022•24 min
Parenting style greatly affects our children's motivation and initiative, confidence and self-esteem, and long term happiness and success in relationships. But parenting styles have evolved significantly over the past 100 years. We've even seen rises (and some declines) in newer styles. How do we know what is best for our family and child in the world we live in and the future they need to be ready for? Is there a blend to consider? or should we be trying to stay more within one style? In part I...
Mar 18, 2022•25 min
Have you ever struggled through a discipline exchange? Discipline just fell flat because your child wasn't having it? Or you had a tool that worked like a charm and then just stopped working all of the sudden?! Why do these strategies other people swear by not work for you at all or work for a while and then stop? Erin addresses 4 common reasons discipline strategeis can fail so you can get your positive discipline game in the flow. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyon...
Mar 11, 2022•28 min
Our kids have so much potential. With our guidance, they will reach far beyond anything we accomplish and I hope they do! That is my goal for my family and for any other family who shares that vision for their child's future. In this episode I dive into two building blocks that are a foundation for raising kids to this next level. I bring awareness to our own potential blocks as parents and uncover a lot of new information in this episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parentin...
Mar 04, 2022•30 min
During the developmental process, there are many windows of opportunity to setup positive habits. Outside of these windows, creating the habits: sleep, healthy eating, cooperation, empathy, and more, are more difficult. Knowing these windows and how to leverage them can make some parts of parenting a whole lot easier. Tune in to learn about these opportune times. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...
Feb 25, 2022•31 min
If you ever have to take your child, infant to teen to the doctor again, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Dr. Jody Thomas shares seriously simple tips for making what can be a very anxiety provoking experience for most kids into a much easier experience for everyone, child, parent and medical professional alike. She shares the most up-to-date science based tools to reduce and even eliminate pain and anxiety! Setting up children for success in these visits early on can literally save th...
Feb 18, 2022•29 min
Is it possible to miss a developmental window? A mom writes in asking if this is a possibility, if they missed the window when their son was more willing and pushing for independence and now they need to make up for it? Or is something else possibly going on? Erin gives some insights about developmental windows, getting to the crux of behaviors and fixing refusals in our young children. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising Inqu...
Feb 11, 2022•25 min
A mom wants to make big changes in the way she disciplines her kids and the way they relate to each other. Tough times, got life off to a tough start but she wants to change and make things better for everyone. She knows it's not too late but the idea feels so overwhelming she doesn't know where to start. She also doesn't want to overwhelm her kids with too many changes at once, making it worse for everyone. So she wrote to ask Erin how she can undertake this process and make sure it's a success...
Feb 04, 2022•33 min
One of the more anxiety provoking decisions is finding and hiring the right fit for your family, whether it's occasional babysitter or a nanny who works in your home regularly. Carole Kramer, shares amazing information about vetting and finding the right caregiver for your family, broaching tough subjects with your caregiver and dealing with special circumstances and special needs you may have in your family or for your children. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-d...
Jan 28, 2022•29 min
A mom and dad are concerned about their son's behaviors while at school and are seeking help on what they can do to help him learn to make better choices when he's not under their direct supervision. Erin helps parents break things down to first learn why misbehavior happens. Once we know why, then we can address the unique reason with the proper solution. She then gives ideas and tips to work on fixing behavior for several different scenarios and reasons when kids are out of direct supervisions...
Jan 21, 2022•26 min
Young children and even older children can struggle with all kinds of fears, phobias and anxiety throughout childhood. Erin answers a question from a mom about her 4 year old who is dealing with a fear that has gotten progressively worse and a new fear that has also recently come about. Erin discusses these fears, why they happen. What is normal and when it crosses over and gives parents a plan and steps to support their child in learning to face their fears and anxieties in healthy loving ways ...
Jan 14, 2022•28 min
In this episode Erin talks with Katy Joy Wells about her 4 step process for curing toy clutter. Not only is it a stress relief for parents, it actually is for kids as well and helps them go deeper in play, supporting independent play. Learn the steps, the benefits and how to make your child's play space more inviting. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...
Jan 07, 2022•35 min
Toddlers can go from quiet and calm to grabbing, hitting and worse within seconds. Erin covers great foundational information so parents can understand how to guide and coach from ages 1 to 4 as well as how to help older siblings who may be getting the brunt of the aggression when they are within striking range of a toddler sibling. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O...
Dec 31, 2021•25 min
Toddlers often have big reactions. But what do you do when it seemingly comes out of nowhere? How can we work on new behaviors and prevention when it takes us by complete surprise? Erin dives into some great fundamentals of the steps of toddler emotional development so parents can feel assured when they see these sometimes troubling behaviors and the steps to guiding young children towards better behaviors when they feel upset, anxious or overwhelmed. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....
Dec 24, 2021•24 min
What do you do when your toddler is playing with their private parts? How do you answer questions about sex, private parts, puberty and more? How do you prepare your child for puberty, dating and beyond? Most of us grew up and still carry some level of discomfort and even shame around our own sexuality and body. How do we parent from a place of empowerment and help our children grow up feeling more confident about their bodies, sex and sexuality? We have you covered in this episode! We do speak ...
Dec 17, 2021•35 min
We often think of overindulgence as too many toys, too much "stuff" or too many sweets. But the latest research is showing that overindulgence comes in two other forms besides just material overindulgence and actually these other two areas are even more prevalent. The outcomes are not favorable. Erin covers this research, including the common outcomes and what parents can do to avoid these types of overindulgence, by age from toddlers all the way through the teen years! So no matter your child's...
Dec 10, 2021•27 min
A mom asks Erin for help in finding strategies to work with her very difficult to discipline 5 year old. The struggles are running the gamut from power struggles, not listening, negative ungrateful attitude, bedtime struggles, whining, basically anything but cooperative, including a possibility of ADHD. Erin gives some great insights and strategies for re-building a new foundation for this relationship to get the behavior turned back to a positive direction. Support this podcast at — https://red...
Dec 03, 2021•32 min
Sometimes we think we are following the steps to fix problem behaviors, when we might actually be unknowingly doing the opposite. Erin shares some great foundational information to troubleshoot any problem area. If you are seeing repeated behaviors you don't like to see, and want to figure out how to get it to stop, this episode can help you figure out the sticky area. Then Erin applies this information to a mom dealing with very difficult power struggles at bedtime. Support this podcast at — ht...
Nov 26, 2021•31 min
What do you do when your preschooler tries to rule the roost, not just saying no and trying to undermine parenting authority over themselves but even trying to control parental behavior? There are several reasons preschoolers may engage in this level of control. There are clues our children give us as to what is happening. Once uncovered, parents can tune in to these clues and help their young child work through the issues that are leading to controlling types of behaviors. Support this podcast ...
Nov 19, 2021•21 min
Erin shares some new insights into supporting kids to develop a strong and healthy sense of self-esteem throughout childhood. Learn a new paradigm on how to view the development of self-esteem and some great new ideas for working with your children to help them develop into their most confident and independent selves. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...
Nov 12, 2021•19 min
How do you handle a child's behavior when it is seemingly manipulative and/or controlling in nature? Erin gets to the heart of the issue, what kids are really trying to tell us and how to help support them overall, and work with them in that moment when they are trying to control the situation or manipulate others into behaving the way they would like. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...
Nov 05, 2021•24 min
Preschoolers can really struggle with social skills and this often means they react in aggressive ways towards one another. How do we help sibling and friends make better choices when interacting with each other? Part 2 of this mom's question involves bedtimes that have gone from bad to worse. How can this family get a better handle on bedtimes and get back in a better direction? Erin covers both of these topics in this one episode! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyon...
Oct 29, 2021•26 min
