In Episode 27, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, Sara and I discuss whether or not kid’s need consequences. We try and dispel the myth that every conflict with kids must end with them receiving some sort of consequence. Is there a different way to approach consequences all together? What are the real consequences that are happening and how do we as parents actually make it harder for kid’s to take responsibility for their behavior? Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for you...
Apr 18, 2022•27 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 26, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss how the challenges of raising children can begin to cause a rift in a marriage. We noticed this happening in ours early in our parenting journey, but as we shifted how we approached our children and approached each other it actually strengthened our marriage and brought us even closer together. We want to help couples see parenting as a pathway towards deeper intimacy and understanding of one another. Visit our website and social media channels for mor...
Apr 11, 2022•22 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 25, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the importance of changing how we talk about our feelings. Saying things like “you make me feel” or using words such as always and never doesn’t lead to humans that take responsibility for how they feel. It puts people on the defensive and makes conflict resolution more difficult. We need to give our kids the power to own how they feel and then actually do something constructive with those feelings. Visit our website and social media channels for more ...
Apr 04, 2022•26 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 24, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, have a follow up discussion to a previous episode about power struggles. In Episode 13, we shared some of the tips we use during power struggles with kids. Most of the time, these techniques help us turn resistance into cooperation. However, on some occasions a child will continue to say “No” and that’s when the real work begins. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. View the full transcript at: https...
Mar 28, 2022•27 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 23, Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, discuss the joys and the frustrations of having multiple children. Does sibling rivalry have to be a part of every home with multiple kids? Is there a way to create a home where siblings see themselves not as rivals but as friends and assets? Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/is-it-possible-to-have-a-home-without-sibling-rivalry Video C...
Mar 21, 2022•26 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 22, Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, talk about specific words we decided to get out of our language. Removing these words and phrases have made our parenting so much easier and more honest. It has also decreased the power struggles in the home and helped resolve conflict. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/the-words-we-use-when-we-speak-to-our-children Video Courses: https...
Mar 14, 2022•21 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 21, Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, discuss one of the biggest triggers for parents…lying. Why do kids lie to us? How can we raise kids that are honest and trustworthy? What am I doing as a parent that makes it more or less likely that my children will choose to lie to me? Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/what-to-do-when-your-child-lies-to-you Video Courses: https://pare...
Mar 07, 2022•25 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 20, Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, discuss the importance and the challenge of setting healthy limits with our children. We walk through the steps we take to make this process a collaborative effort with the kids, which allows them to own the limits and be less likely to oppose and resist them. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/how-to-set-limits-on-screens-sugar-and-all-...
Feb 28, 2022•26 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the power of the stories that shape us as parents. We talk about how important it is for parents to know their story and be able to accept all of it - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We need to be intentional about wrestling with our story if we want to leave a better legacy for our children. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/how-your-story-sh...
Feb 21, 2022•25 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, discuss the four different attachment styles and how they impact the way we parent and interact with people in our lives. We also discuss how to raise children that have a secure attachment. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Free Attachment Quiz: https://quiz.attachmentproject.com View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/what-is-your-attachment-style-and-why-does-it-matter Video Courses: htt...
Feb 14, 2022•25 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, define what a toxic rupture is and what to do about it. These conflicts with our children can slowly erode and destroy our relationship with them. It is so important to be aware of what is happening in these moments and be intentional in responding to them. 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.facebook.com/parenti...
Feb 07, 2022•25 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, discuss how damaging judgment can be when we are trying to parent as a team. We look at how the differences in parenting can actually become a strength rather than a weakness. What to do when parents feel like they aren’t on the same team. 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.facebook.com/parentinglegacycounseling...
Jan 31, 2022•29 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, discuss the difference between Guilt and Shame. They reveal our shame triggers and tips on how parents can free themselves from getting trapped in toxic shame spirals. 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.facebook.com/parentinglegacycounseling Instagram: www.instagram.com/parentinglegacy The Art of Raising Humans ...
Jan 24, 2022•30 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 14 of “The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC’s, answer a listener's question. We talk about the power of empathy and how it helps us connect with our kids in their emotional upset. We want to show our children that their feelings matter but they also don’t need to blame others for their feelings. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Website: www.parentinglegacy.com Video Courses: https://parenting-legacy...
Jan 17, 2022•19 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 
