In Episode 13 of “The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC’s, discuss what causes power struggles in families. Learn how parents can see defiance differently. We discuss how we get caught up in power struggles sometimes and what we do to change the dynamic. We also talk about how to create a family that is cooperative and working for each other rather than against each other. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Website: w...
Jan 10, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In Episode 12 of “The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC’s, talk about the power of setting yearly goals with children. We discuss the difference between having a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. What New Year's traditions do you do with your family? Do you set goals as a family? We share the goals we are focusing on as parents. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Website: www.parentinglegacy.com Video Courses: ...
Jan 03, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In Episode 11 of "The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC's, talk about anger. We both express anger so differently. What is really under all the anger? How can we use anger as a tool to build closeness in our relationship with our children? How destructive can anger be in a family? Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Website: www.parentinglegacy.com Video Courses: https://parenting-legacy.newzenler.com/ Facebo...
Dec 27, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In Episode 10 of "The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC's, discuss the challenges of 1. managing our own feelings and 2. being able to teach our children how to face theirs as well. How can listening to our feelings help us be better parents and actually help our children be more successful adults? Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Website: www.parentinglegacy.com Video Courses: https://parenting-legacy.new...
Dec 20, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In Episode 9 of "The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle talk about how gratitude shapes our brains and can make our children more resilient humans. What can we do as parents to cultivate and grow gratitude in ourselves and in our families? How does gratitude help with sibling conflict? Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Website: www.parentinglegacy.com Video Courses: https://parenting-legacy.newzenler.com/ Facebook: www.faceb...
Dec 13, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In Episode 8 of "The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle discuss how powerful the stories we believe can be in shaping and forming ourselves and our children. What can we do as parents when our children have negative self-talk? Do we resist it or accept it? How can we help them shift to a healthier perspective? Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com . The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes on...
Nov 22, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In Episode 7 of "The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle discuss how challenging it can be in our modern culture to take care of ourselves. How can we prioritize self-care when society is constantly telling us to do more and to be more. How does self-care or the lack of it affect our children? Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com . The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only....
Nov 15, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In Episode 6 of the “Art of Raising Humans,” Kyle and Sara break down why regulating your emotions needs to be a priority if you are wanting to raise children that are respectful and caring. Emotions are powerful and they dictate so much of what goes on in the day to day life of a family. When you are regulated you are able to be the human you want your children to become. Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com ....
Nov 09, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In Episode 5 of the “Art of Raising Humans,” Kyle and Sara talk about why connection is so crucial in your relationship with your children. They discuss different ways to connect with children of all ages and also 4 specific things to include in your connection time. Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com .
Nov 01, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this inaugural episode of the “The Art of Raising Humans” podcast, Kyle Wester, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Peaceful Parenting Coach, along with his wife of 19 years, Sara Wester, also a Licensed Professional Counselor, invite you on a journey to discuss what it means to be a parent in today’s world. Come and join the conversation as they share their personal journey raising 3 amazing kids and all that entails. Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com....
Oct 18, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In Episode 3 of the “Art of Raising Humans” Kyle and Sara discuss why they moved away from a discipline approach that used fear and shame. It was a difficult decision that came about through many arguments, discussion, and observing what fear and shame did to children and their development into adulthood. There is a better way that involves raising little humans free from fear, shame, and performance based love. Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com.
Oct 18, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In Episode 2 of the “Art of Raising Humans” Kyle and Sara discuss how understanding the neuroscience of child development changed not only how they interact with their children but with each other as well. They share the latest neuroscience info from Dr. Dan Siegel and talk about how it will completely transform how you parent. Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com.
Oct 18, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In Episode 4 of the “Art of Raising Humans” Kyle interviews Sara about the latest research on the power of hope. Sara talks about why hope is so important in a parent child relationship and how you can actually grow and cultivate hope in your family. Sara shares from her experience getting to assist in the research for Dr. Chan Hellman’s book titled Hope Rising: How the science of Hope can change your life. This world definitely needs children and families filled with hope. Find more peaceful pa...
Oct 18, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
