We want our kids to be moral, honest people but that pressure can cause us to reject lies at all costs. Are all lies wrong? We're talking about how to manage lying from our kids, where it comes from and how to change the dynamic around it. Check us out all over social media , support us on our Patreon and for extra help, Michelle has created an amazing course on Cooperation !! Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: htt...
Jun 17, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Wendi DeMorst joins us for this special episode to discuss what it's like to be a black American child and how to talk to our children about racism and privilege. Listen in as she helps us provide guidance in educating ourselves and doing the work of unlearning, all while showing our children we can make a difference. Here are some links if you're interested in learning more: books for kids , black history kids books , the talk and Ben & Jerry's statement . Please feel free to open up discus...
Jun 05, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Our kids can really hurt our feelings at times and make us feel the need to eradicate certain language from their vocabulary. When they say they want a new mommy or they hate us or their siblings, we believe them; why wouldn't we? We're going to discuss why we choose not to believe them or take it personally and how we manage to let them have those big feelings and still come out with our connection intact. It takes a lot of practice but it has worked for both of us! Thank you so much for all th...
May 27, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 40
When our children struggle with their body image, it can feel like we need to over boast their confidence to combat it. But what if instead, we simply empathized and provided a listening ear? We're talking about how to guide our kids into having positive body image from babyhood and how to manage all the feelings that may come up around bodies. Join us on our Facebook community group to continue the discussion, support us on Patreon for extras and follow Michelle on TikTok for quick video tips e...
May 20, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 39
If you're wondering how to teach right and wrong, how to encourage your kids to listen, "behave," and how to gain their respect, this episode is for you. We use limits to say no but we come with kindness and empathy so there is no severing of our connection with our children. Limits are the thing that freed us from feeling like we had to distract away the feelings, remain in control all the time and avoid certain situations, listen in and post your questions on our Facebook community page ! Rate...
May 13, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 38
No matter what method of parenting we choose to follow, there will be judgment from someone, somewhere. It is hard enough to parent as is, but that judgment can leave us feeling very alone and full of self doubt. We're talking about all the ways we manage to leave the judgment aside and move forward using peaceful techniques despite the critics. Please rate, review, subscribe, join us on our Facebook community group and support us on Patreon for extras! Interested in learning how to balance pare...
May 07, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 37
How do I get my parenting partner to choose this parenting style with me? We get asked this question all the time! Gemma's husband, Dan, joins us to talk about his journey to get with the program, the hardest parts for him, the aspects of it he loves, and how it all works today. If you've been looking for a way to introduce this methodology, we hope this will help! Please rate, review, subscribe and check out our Patreon . And if you're inspired to hire Michelle as a coach, her link is right her...
Apr 29, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Are your children bored, antsy and having more big feelings during quarantine? When it all comes to a head, we want it to stop as fast as possible and so do they. They often tell us to go away, leave them alone or they go in their room until they're calm. But where did those feelings go? We're discussing why we tell our kids we won't leave them when they're upset and we choose to sit through it all. Michelle created a guide to empathy that helps guide you through what to say during the chaos. Do...
Apr 22, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We've been playing more games and having much more family while in quarantine so what better time to talk about winning? Games with our kids are intended for fun and learning but often we get caught up in getting the W for ourselves. We're talking about winning and how to build self-esteem for our kids during game play. Stay safe, healthy and in touch (through our facebook community group or our instragram ); we are here for you. If you find yourself being triggered more frequently during this t...
Apr 10, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 34
We're all struggling with the new reality of our lives and there's just no getting around it. It becomes so much harder to come to parenting as a patient and resourced individual able to meet all our children's needs when we are on 24/7 alone in our homes. We're talking about how hard it has been for us and what we have done to cope. Please join our Facebook community group so we can stay connected, download Michelle's How To Stop Yelling Mini Course and join us Fridays at 10 am PST for group Zo...
Apr 01, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Getting out of the house with kids can sometimes take longer than the actual activity you're getting out for, am I right? Transitions used to be a huge struggle for both of us but once we started adding in connection and being mindful of where our kids were at, they became so much easier. We're talking about all the ways we build up to the moment of transition and what we do when there is no "easy" way out. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and check out our Patreon ! Interested in learnin...
Mar 25, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Fear can be resolved by using empathy and play. We give you our best thinking and ways to cultivate connection while we have this extra time with our families. If you're yearning for a sense of community, join our facebook group and check out Michelle's link tree for all her guides for ideas during isolation. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and consider supporting us on Patreon ! Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April...
Mar 18, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 31
As members of the family, we expect our kids to do chores and help out around the house; sometimes we even pay them for the jobs. And once they earn their money, we expect them to manage it responsibly. But where do they learn that? And how do we guide them in that without making ourselves crazy? Michelle has so many great resources, we decided to link them all here ! We have lots of fun extras up on our Patreon , check it out if you haven't already; we appreciate you all so much!! Interested in...
Mar 11, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Casey is back to check in after our first conversation. We talk about the car seat experiment, special time, the daily struggles that continued and much more. Here is a link to Michelle’s connection plan that can help you get a daily idea of where to start! Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and join our Patreon for extras! Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-...
Mar 05, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Have you ever been so dedicated to doing something, working all the angles, putting in all the time and effort and there are still days when it just doesn't work? You know about connection, you use it, you even do Special Time and listen to big feelings. With all that hard work you just want the pay-off the regulated behavior and the calm child. It doesn't seem fair or kind or at all manageable at times. Quite frankly it isn't, this parenting thing is far from fair or easy. Listen in as we try t...
Feb 27, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Electronics, electronics, electronics (Jan Brady voice)! Roblox, Snapchat, Minecraft, Thomas the Train and whatever else these techies are throwing our way! Even Sesame Street can be addicting. How can we navigate the electronic world without losing our minds? How much is too much and where do we set the boundary? What if nobody listens? Then what? Let’s talk electronics and all it entails. Please rate, review and subscribe! For $1 per month ($12 per year), you all could make a HUGE difference i...
Feb 20, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Ever elusive sleep! It’s like a unicorn we chase, endlessly when our children are young. Nobody wants to sleep except mom and dad! It becomes stressful and difficult making bedtime often unmanageable. What can we do? How can we help our families get more rest without using methods that may not feel good while also supporting ourselves and our kids through all the feelings that come along with sleep? Whether we co-sleep or don’t sleep, we give you our very best thinking and personal struggles and...
Feb 13, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We're tackling social media and all it can bring to us as parents but also individuals, good and bad. We released a special episode on parenting and enneagram numbers on our Patreon , join today to access the content! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!! Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technology Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my c...
Feb 06, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Backtalk can feel like the ultimate sign of disrespect but is it? Or is it indicative of something bigger going on inside our children? We dive in to why it can be so triggering and ways to manage. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and check out our patreon ! Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technology Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use m...
Jan 30, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In order to change our children's behavior, we have to first change our own. It is difficult, frustrating, counterintuitive and takes a lot of inner work and self awareness. We're talking through the ways we have been able to make changes to our own behaviors and the power you have to change the atmosphere of your own home; Michelle does her yoga while we record and gives us an example of her meditation, you don't want to miss it! She also created a guide to encourage healing through journaling,...
Jan 23, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Meltdown city here we come! Talking all kinds of tantrums and how we manage to stay calm and connected to our children as they release their "icky" feelings. Tantrums can be so healing for our little ones, teenagers and even for us, as adults. Let us know what you think and join in the discussion on our private Facebook community group. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, visit our patreon and check out Michelle's empathy guide for help with what to say or do during tantrums. Interested in ...
Jan 16, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We’re discussing miscarriage stories with Dr. Jessica Zucker; she is a psychologist specializing in women’s reproductive and maternal mental health. We go in depth into our experiences in hopes to open the conversation up to you. Follow @ihadamiscarriage, check out Dr. Zucker's website and her shop for more and join in the discussion in our Facebook group . Thanks for listening, we appreciate you so much! Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parentin...
Jan 09, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Starting 2020 off talking all about triggers and how to work through them. Listen in as we discuss where they come from and why parenting can bring up the worst of them. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!! Happy New Year! Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technology Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PEACE for a great deal: http...
Jan 02, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
We wanted to release a quick episode on sharing right before the holidays to guide when/if sticky situations come up. We're discussing why we don't force sharing on our kids and what we do instead. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and check out our patreon , we'd love your support! Happy Holidays!! Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technology Our Spon...
Dec 24, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 19
With the holidays approaching, our kids will need us and connection more than ever. What better way to help give it to them than to teach extended family to help out with special times throughout the holiday events?? Michelle wrote an article on how she did it years ago, linked here , and we're discussing in depth in this episode. Here is her connection plan and special time guide to share with family to also help with explaining. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Interested in learnin...
Dec 19, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Ready for 2020? We're talking all the ways we'll be working on ourselves and our own healing so we can come to parenting more peacefully. Listen and then join us in the discussion on our Facebook community group . Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and check out our Patreon to support us! Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technology Our Sponsors: * C...
Dec 12, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Leaving our kids in the care of others can be hard on both them and us. We've put together ways we have worked through different situations in attempt to say goodbye peacefully. Hand in Hand Parenting is offering their online class for a 50% discount for a limited time just for our listeners! Click this link "Say Goodbye to Separation Anxiety" and enter HALFOFF19 to join today. And check out Michelle's blog on teaching special time to family members here. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe ...
Dec 05, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We're talking about our difficulties as we transitioned from one child to two, the mistakes we made which fueled both sibling rivalry and shame. Listen as we help other parents acknowledge the hardships while offering connective ways to help our oldest feel as if their little nest isn’t being destroyed. Here's the link to Michelle's sibling rivalry protocol and connection plan to guide you through the adjustment wherever you are along the journey. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! And ...
Nov 21, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
We're talking marital conflict, separation and divorce with our first guest, the wonderful, Homa Alamdari. If you've ever struggled in this area, please listen in as we explore how much harder coming to parenting can be when there is conflict between the adults in the family. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review. And click here for Michelle's connection plan to keep you connected through anything. Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting ...
Nov 14, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
"Go say sorry," "tell your brother you're sorry for taking his toy," "apologize for hitting your friend," how often are you using these common statements? In this episode, we're discussing why we don't force apologies of any kind. Learn how to guide your children into natural apologies and genuine remorse for their actions. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and please visit our patreon page to support us! Michelle's yelling workshop goes live this Saturday, she has prepared so much great c...
Nov 07, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 13
