Play is so much more than just a stress break! Play is the basis for development and growth: emotional, social, cognitive, physical and language, especially in the earlier years. But play benefits kids learning and development way later than we might think. Learn about the benefits of play and how to create an environment at home and school that gives your children, of any age, the benefits of growing through play! My sponsors are the reason I'm able to keep bringing great episodes each week! Vi...
Dec 15, 2022•23 min
What is the one things all kids need to thrive? Love? of course! But there is something else all kids need that isn't always easy to see, understand or give when they are pushing our buttons, when they are struggling with the bigger parts of their personality. This one thing all kids, need is key to raising confident, happy kinds who thrive in the world. I break down how to approach situations to feel less triggered by their big personality and feelings so you can be more present and available t...
Dec 08, 2022•25 min
KJ know as @gentlehealingmom, has built a community of over 100,000 followers on Instagram due to her incredible content and authentic bravery to which so many parents can relate. KJ is on a journey to heal her childhood trauma and parent differently. Because I relate so much to her experience, our conversation is deep and rich, as she shares some amazing insights and tips with us. If you too are on a journey of gentle/conscious parenting, you will relate and glean so much from this conversation...
Dec 01, 2022•39 min
Toddlers can be so incredibly resourceful and shrewd, which is great when it comes to problem-solving but maddening for a parent trying to set boundaries and expectations. What do you do when discipline tools don't work? During this holiday week, we're bringing back the most downloaded episode of all time, where Erin gives the steps and tools to plug the loopholes, even with the most persistent and resourceful of toddlers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipli...
Nov 24, 2022•21 min
Every parent knows from the earliest day that their child(ren) are unique individuals. Ask any parent to describe their child, even in late infancy and early toddlerhood and they'll give you the most amazing adjectives: curious, friendly, creative, funny, precocious, persistent, brave, social...Parents today want to support their children to develop their strengths and leverage them. We want our children to not just survive in life but thrive, and live with joy, passion and excitement. How do yo...
Nov 17, 2022•30 min
TEDx Speaker and author Heather Chauvin was dying to be a good mother and it almost killed her, literally. Hear her inspirational story of transformation of mindset to understanding one not need to be "perfect" to be a great parent. She shares her wisdom of learning to align her work and parenthood with her deeper purpose and the courageous conversations with her spouse to create a life that was in balance with their values of alignment for themselves and their kids. Support this podcast at — ht...
Nov 10, 2022•33 min
It's hard to say "no" even when we know it's for the best, whether it's because of not wanting to deal with big reactions, or see our kids upset or experience their negative feelings towards us. There are ways to make these messages not just easier to deliver but also easier for our kids to hear and accept. In this episode I share my 3 best tips for setting boundaries and telling kids no so that it's both easier to accept and easier to deliver! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/par...
Nov 03, 2022•24 min
How do you help guide a child who has a big aspect to their personality? Big emotions? Big excitement? Deep feelings? Big ideas? Deeply passionate? As parents we are well aware of expectations at school and out in the world. But the amazing part about children is that their "big" stuff is raw, authentic, and genuine. How do we help them balance the "big" parts of their personalities with the expectations? Or should we? If we should, when and how do we help them do this without stifling their aut...
Oct 27, 2022•27 min
A mom with a 6 year old hasn't set up any discipline or expectations in the home as of yet. She feels so overwhelmed now, she doesn't know where to start. At some point or another, we all feel like we fall behind in our parenting. Between life changes or stressors or things with our kids that just blindside us. In this episode I share what we want to focus on at each age/stage to help our children be ready for the next level of responsibilities in life and how to make a plan to catch up if we ev...
Oct 20, 2022•32 min
This really is a must-listen episode for any parent who want to offer the best school experience for their child that they possibly can. Whether your kids are still really young or already in school, you will want to listen to today's episode with Dr. Eric Chagala. He is a multi-award winning educator with a heart of gold, dedicated to giving kids the most engaging school experience possible. Dr. Chagala has turned a failing school into a highly sought after school-of-choice through innovation, ...
Oct 13, 2022•29 min
Parents know, letting fear stop us can really hold us back in life. We can each think of a time in childhood we wish we had overcome, or overcome the fear sooner and stepped into being more brave. Being brave doesn't mean we aren't afraid. Being brave means we feel the fear and do it anyway. As adults we know the great benefits of pushing ourselves past our discomfort (even if we struggle sometimes too!) Kid fears often seem so minor to us now. But they are big for them. Regardless of age, how c...
Oct 06, 2022•24 min
Even though parenting goals are going to differ, most parent share the common goal to build and maintain a relationship with their child(ren) of trust, safety and connection. This means creating and maintaining the relationship in such a way that our kids want to come to us with their problems and struggles, that they feel safe with us to share their fears, their hurts, their goals and their dreams. We want them to see us as a place of refuge, a soft place to land, and a helpful and positive res...
Sep 29, 2022•21 min
Anger in parenting often feels so loaded & unacceptable. But every emotion has a purpose. Learning how to accept them, hear the message they are sending and then use them for the positive is what emotional competence is all about. In this episode I cover how we can learn to accept, tune in, process and use our anger as a parent for positive introspection, growth and as a catalyst to getting needs met that we may be ignoring. This also help us become better equipped to lead and guide our kids...
Sep 22, 2022•26 min
Negativity in kids can show up in 2 ways, what appears to be opposition or refusal and negative self-talk/self-sabotage. These two are actually linked and can be greatly reduced with one change in approach. I cover this along with additional specific tips for helping kids overcome negative self-talk and self-sabotage. Gobble: https://www.gobble.com Code: PARENTING636 for 6 meals for $36 Ladder Life https://www.ladderlife.com/parenting Follow on Instagram @yourvillageonline for video tips Online ...
Sep 15, 2022•23 min
It seems like guilt in parenting is just par for the course. We come into this journey with so many expectations, hopes, and goals about the way we will parent, but when the reality of day-to-day parenting sets in, we often feel we are falling way short on so many fronts. So in this episode I'm here to help you more realistically assess your expectations and confront your guilt in the 6 most common areas parents experience guilt. In addition, I cover two major decisions parents make that are oft...
Sep 08, 2022•25 min
When toddlers & kids set boundaries, it can often come across as rude and off-putting. Believe or not, many times kids are actually setting healthy boundaries for themselves, just not using the best skillset! In this episode I discuss what healthy boundaries for kids sound like and what areas are common and healthy to support, so you can make room to allow for them while guiding them to use better delivery skills. IG: @yourvillageonline website: yourvillageonline.com Support this podcast at ...
Sep 01, 2022•23 min
If you want to learn one simple tool, that builds healthy self-esteem, a growth mindset, a sense of independence & responsibility, and improves cooperation, for kids of all ages, this is a not-to-miss episode! This is my favorite tool because it does so much and it's so simple! Episode Sponsor: https://www.littlespoon.com CODE: PARENTING50 for 50% off your first order! IG: @yourvillageonline website: yourvillageonline.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-disci...
Aug 25, 2022•18 min
Toddlers aren't the only ones who have big feelings. Kids of all ages and adults too, have big feelings. Emotional competence is the key to managing these feelings in positive ways. Emotional competence or intelligence is the a keystone to a life of happiness and success. So helping our kids develop this is a huge gift. Learn the 4 key parts to emotional competence and how to improve them in yourself and guide your kids to have a strong foundation regardless of age. Support this podcast at — htt...
Aug 18, 2022•23 min
Toddler behavior can be overwhelming and even baffling. In this episode I share some basics of toddler behavior so you can more easily decode it, as well as ideas for improvement. Once we can decode it, we can make a plan for improvement. But we have to take several factors into consideration. Learn what these factors are, tools for decoding toddler behavior and ideas for improving behavior through teaching and guiding. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/...
Aug 11, 2022•26 min
A healthy for personal growth and goals is a good thing, while perfectionism is push to be and do everything perfectly, an impossible standard. Perfectionism often comes from a fear of judgement and research shows perfectionism is far more nurture than nature. In this episode I cover how to support kids in developing a healthy mindset in setting and striving for goals without spilling over into the unhealthy striving that shows up as perfectionism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com...
Aug 04, 2022•22 min
The more capable our kids become, the easier it is on us and them too! Here are 4 common areas I see parents waiting or avoiding teaching independence that can cause a lot of frustration throughout their parenting journey and leave their kids lacking skills that will help them live happier more successful lives. I cover ways to allow and guide children to learn these valuable skills. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiri...
Jul 28, 2022•31 min
These are 4 common expectations that can cause a lot of frustration for parents. But armed with the right information, these can be a lot easier to manage. In this episode I cover these 4 very common expectations and what to do for each so you don't have to struggle through them. sponsor: talkspace.com Use code: PARENTING website: www.yourvillageonline.com IG: @yourvillageonline FB: https://www.facebook.com/yourvillageinc Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-disciplin...
Jul 21, 2022•32 min
Frustration in parenting is normal. But with some tools we can eliminate or minimize a lot of it, leaving more room for joy and connection. In this episode I cover 6 different ways you can address the frustrating moments so you can rise above, making yourself much more effective in problem solving and teaching. This has a positive effect in how kids react, creating better habits and behaviors going forward, making parenting much more rewarding and enjoyable. Support this podcast at — https://red...
Jul 14, 2022•23 min
Media is everywhere. It's almost impossible to avoid. Are there some pitfalls and dangers? Of course, just like any other area of life. This is a quickly evolving landscape and it's only going to evolve faster. We can both protect our kids and teach them good online choices and still allow them the opportunity to benefit from all the positive aspects. In this episode, I cover the many ways you can leverage the positive aspects of media with your kids. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....
Jul 07, 2022•21 min
Did you know you have an emotional bank account for every relationship? We have different accounts with each of our kids, our partner, friends, our own parents, colleagues... In this episode Erin talks about the concept of the emotional bank account and how when we keep them in a good positive balance how it can pay big dividends. Learn how to assess each account and add uniquely to the account you have with each child and work with your partner too, to make sure you are each contributing to eac...
Jun 30, 2022•22 min
Is your toddler, child or teen sometimes bossy, controlling, throws attitude or tries to get their way by communicating in ways you don't like? If you want to raise strong, independent children who know how to advocate for their wants and needs in respectful ways, this episode is for you! Raise kids that use emotionally skillful and mature communication with the steps covered in this episode whether you have toddler, teen or a child in between! This episode has lots of examples, steps for each a...
Jun 23, 2022•29 min
Do you wonder how you can allow your child the room to discover and be their true selves and still be respectful & cooperative too? In this continuation from episode #290 where I shared how to set up positive open-ended expectations, in this episode I share how to set up an environment where kids are not just allowed but encouraged to advocate for their own needs, goals and autonomy in ways that are still respectful, bringing the concepts from these sides together. Support this podcast at — ...
Jun 16, 2022•27 min
Emotional intelligence gives us and our kids freedom to choose how we want to show up in the world. Emotional intelligence is such an important attribute to develop early in life. But most of us didn't have this kind of upbringing ourselves. So having the tools to help our kids develop this is something we practice and learn. The earlier we can help our kids with this, the easier it is for them. Alyssa has some amazing knowledge to share about how we can do just this! Today's sponsors: https://w...
Jun 09, 2022•36 min
Does your toddler or child have a lot of big ideas, a light that shines bright and a lot of spirit? Are you trying to figure out how to best make space for these bigger than life attributes but still setup expectations of respect and cooperation? Believe it or not, these can go hand in hand beautifully with the right combination of freedom and more open-ended expectations. This episode covers some great ideas and tips for balancing these two, sometimes seemingly-opposite goals. Website: https://...
Jun 03, 2022•26 min
School shootings are nothing new. As parents we can feel so powerless when the issue continues with little to progress on programs and policy. In this episode, I cover the basics of talking to kids. But beyond that, I share how you and your kids can do more to keep everyone safer at school. 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...
May 26, 2022•23 min
