In Episode 57, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss how kids being told they are “special” creates isolation and not connection in a family. It is important for children to understand the unique gifts and talents they have and how they are necessary to help the family. This creates an interdependent family that is focused on helping, supporting, and encouraging each other instead of winning and competing against each other. Get our free 8-video parenting series at https://www.parentinglegacy.com/fromfea...
Dec 05, 2022•27 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 56, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. This can be a joy-filled season for families but it can also be a very stressed and conflictual time as well. We talk about ways we can create a different type of holiday season for our children. We also discuss specific steps we have taken to use the positive and negative aspects of the holidays to bring about more unity and connection in our family. Get our free 8-video parenting series at https://www...
Nov 21, 2022•26 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 55, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss what a codependent relationship is and how it is a normal part of a child’s development. However, there is some tension that arises when parents want their children to be independent too early and don’t understand the part they play in letting independence happen naturally. We show how parents and children can work together towards a healthy independent relationship that can eventually lead to interdependence. Get our free 8-video parenting series at h...
Nov 14, 2022•28 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 54, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the big emotions of a pre-teen. Every stage has big emotions but this stage in particular can have some challenges. I share some steps I used with our daughter Abby recently to help her work through some overwhelming feelings. This technique can help you and your children no matter their age. Get our free 8-video parenting series at https://www.parentinglegacy.com/fromfeartolove . View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/hel...
Nov 07, 2022•27 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 53, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the differences between a disrespectful and a respectful kid. What do people mean when they say they want a respectful kid? Are they wanting a kid that never talks back and always says yes? We try to reframe for parents how to approach this topic with their children. Get our full video course "How to Stop Power Struggles and Resolve Conflict in Your Family" at https://bit.ly/StopPowerStruggles . View the full podcast transcript at https://www...
Oct 31, 2022•29 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 52, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss an issue that brings a lot of stress and fear to parents. We all want our children to have great friendships but all too often kids struggle finding and making friends. When they do find a good friend their lack of conflict resolution skills can deteriorate the relationship. We want to equip every parent with the skills necessary to help their children find great friendships and know how to deal with the conflicts that will inevitably arise. Get our fr...
Oct 24, 2022•27 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 51, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the most common things teenagers have told us they would like to say to their parents. These 4 came up time and time again in sessions so we thought it would be great to dive into each one a little deeper. This can give you insight into what teenagers are really wanting from their relationship with their parents. It surprised me and I think it will surprise you as well. Get the full video course "How to Understand and Communicate with Your Teenage...
Oct 17, 2022•26 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast For Episode 50, Sara and I take a moment to do our very first interview. We decided to interview our oldest daughter Abby (12 years old). We explore with her what her experience has been like being raised in a home without fear and punishment. We also ask her to get honest about our shortcomings as parents. Get our free 8-video parenting series at https://www.parentinglegacy.com/fromfeartolove . View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/interview-what-does-our-almost-t...
Oct 10, 2022•31 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 49, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the implications of this age-old question. In our experience how parents answer this question greatly impacts the way they approach discipline with their children. It also distorts how a parent interprets the behavior of their child. Is there a healthier way to approach a child’s development and how does that affect their perception of their child’s feeling and actions? Get our free 8-video parenting series at https://www.parentinglegacy.com/fromfearto...
Oct 03, 2022•26 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 48, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the challenges people face when they are shifting their parenting approach. What do people mean when they try something with their kids and then say it is not “working”? We wrap up with specific steps we took to shift our perspective so we can see the progress and have more hope. Get our free 8-video parenting series at https://www.parentinglegacy.com/fromfeartolove . View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/what-to-do-when-...
Sep 26, 2022•28 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 47, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss how to shift these moments with your children. We delve into some of the work and knowledge from Dr. Siegel. He gives a great perspective on this subject and practical steps on how to shift these moments so they don’t become power struggles. Get our free 8-video parenting series at https://www.parentinglegacy.com/fromfeartolove . View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/what-to-do-when-you-are-faced-with-chaos-and-rigidity-p...
Sep 19, 2022•26 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 46, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss how our thoughts, feelings, and actions towards our children actually shape and transform us as parents and people. This is a conversation that can have a huge impact on a person’s marriage, friendships, and parenting. This episode also touches on some of the concepts from Dr. Siegel’s interpersonal neurobiology. Get our FREE 8-video parenting series at https://www.parentinglegacy.com/fromfeartolove . View the full podcast transcript at https://www.par...
Sep 12, 2022•25 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 45, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the skill of Choices. We talk about the importance of giving children the opportunities to assert their free will through choices. We give parents a new question that will instantly change their intent in the moment and help guide their child without resistance. Get our FREE 8-video parenting series at https://www.parentinglegacy.com/fromfeartolove . View the full podcast transcript at https://www.parentinglegacy.com/teaching-children-how-to-manage-the...
Sep 05, 2022•26 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 44, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, follow up on last week’s podcast as we discuss some other specific situations that tend to come up as the school year gets rolling. As an elementary school counselor for 7 years, Kyle helped many parents and kids transition into the new school year. This particular podcast will be very helpful to those parents whose kids had difficulty with school in the past. Get our FREE 8-video parenting eries at https://www.parentinglegacy.com/fromfeartolove . View the ful...
Aug 22, 2022•32 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 43, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss intentionally preparing kids for the upcoming school year. Sara goes into depth about how she helps our kids cultivate a vision for the upcoming year. She shares some of the important conversations to have with your kids before the year begins. This podcast will help equip you in co-creating a fantastic school year with your children. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/preparing-your-kids-children-for-back-to-school-part-one V...
Aug 15, 2022•28 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 42, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, delve into chores and why we dislike the word. We look at different ways to invite your children into making a meaningful contribution to the family. This is a great podcast to help you kick off the upcoming school year so the kids can get into a rhythm before all the business begins. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/helping-your-children-see-chores-differently-and-enjoy-them Visit our website and social media channels for more valu...
Aug 08, 2022•28 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 41, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the skill of positive intent and how it is the key to shifting the ongoing power struggles in our home. This skill will not only change the dynamics between a parent and child but also between siblings. Get ready to see things differently in the family. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/turning-resistance-from-your-children-into-cooperation Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenti...
Aug 01, 2022•32 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 40, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the different streams of parenting. We talk about how science and culture have shaped our approach to kids over the last three decades. We share why we chose this path for our family and why we hope you jump on board as well. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/parent-parenting-from-the-inside-out Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Podcast Website: https://www.thear...
Jul 25, 2022•26 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 39, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss how a parent’s reaction to the words their kid uses is so important. We discuss how to come along side and support a child’s understanding of the power of language. They don’t need us to control their words but they do need us to guide them. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/child-children-cussing-and-potty-language Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Podcast Websi...
Jul 18, 2022•25 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 38, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss how we teach parents to navigate the scary world of social media. We lay out three different ways parents tend to approach the subject with their children and then discuss how to disciple your children with this powerful tool. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/how-to-disciple-your-children-with-social-media Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Podcast Website: https...
Jul 11, 2022•26 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 37, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the temptation of filling our kid’s lives with activities. It is so easy to over schedule their summer and school year with “good” things to do. Why are we afraid to be bored and how can embracing boredom make families stronger and closer? View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/are-we-bored-yet-the-lure-of-overscheduling-and-the-power-of-boredom Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenti...
Jul 04, 2022•25 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 36, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss all the different ways empathy can look and feel. We talk about attuning with children and how this helps them organize their brain. This is the very first skill we start using when our kids are born and helps us better understand how to connect and communicate with them throughout their lives. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/what-is-empathy-why-is-it-important-skill-a-parent-needs-to-raise-emotionally-intelligent-child Vis...
Jun 27, 2022•31 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 35, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, talk about the different types of legacies parents want to leave for their kids. We delve into how challenging it can be when to change a legacy. We also provide practical steps to help parents be more intentional in forming and articulating the legacy they want to give to their children. View the full transcript at: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/what-legacy-do-you-want-to-leave-your-kids Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content ...
Jun 20, 2022•30 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 34, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the journey I have been on as a dad and the steps I have taken to become the dad I would like to be. We talk about some specific things dads can do to transform their parenting. Teach them how to start creating a vision statement that will guide them through the ups and downs of parenting. Want to email your vision statement to us? Send it to info@parentinglegacy.com. We’d love to see it. We will keep it confidential. Visit our website and social media...
Jun 13, 2022•31 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 33, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the importance and power of giving children choices. Children need to know how to manage their freedom so they can use it to bring more good into the world. Through their choices, children learn so many important lessons about the power they possess and how their choices help shape them into the humans they want to become. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. View the full transcript at: http...
Jun 06, 2022•33 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 32, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss discuss how saying yes helps our children see the world as full of possibilities. When we spend most of our time saying no to our kids we end up raising resistant children. We also dive in deep to what it looks like to be a parent that uses yes as a tool for discipleship and guidance. 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-power-o...
May 23, 2022•25 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 31, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss dichotomous thinking. When we see the world through a black and white lens we end up approaching everything as right or wrong, good or bad. We want to see behavior in a more colorful way so we can help our kids move away from shame and judgement. This helps children be more open to reflecting on their actions and taking responsibility for them. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. View the fu...
May 16, 2022•29 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 30, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the problems with permissive parenting. Kids want their parents to guide them and even hold them accountable. Permissive parenting is not the only other option when parents move away from punishment and fear based discipline. 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-dangers-of-parenting-without-discipline-and-boundaries Podcast Webs...
May 09, 2022•28 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 29, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss whether or not parents should “make” their kids apologize. We also point out why we think apologies are important and even crucial in resolving conflicts among siblings and friends. 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-importance-of-teaching-children-how-to-apologize-and-forgive Podcast Website: www.theartofraisinghumans.com Res...
May 02, 2022•26 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 28, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the power of structures and routines in a family. We share how they help kids be more emotionally regulated and less anxious in general. We talk about the most important routines in our family, and we would love to hear the routines that you see as the most helpful in your family. 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-can-routine...
Apr 25, 2022•26 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast 
