Parents! We CAN change the world, starting with the way we're parenting our future.
Up to this point in history, children have been seen as less than and parented in a way that uses power over a child. Most of us were parented in this way but there is a shift in thinking about the way we raise our kids. Parents don’t feel good about using shame, blame, criticism, punishments, and even rewards, to get their kids to listen. Parents are wanting a different way because they know from their own childhoods this type of parenting hurts and leaves us with scars we take with us through our adulthood.
Each one of my episodes is designed to help you navigate the difficult journey of parenting but in a way that is more peaceful and intentional. I’ll show you how to get your kids to listen and cooperate without yelling, punishments and rewards. I’ll show you how to understand your own feelings and those of your kids.
My intention is to bring you to a place where you feel connected with your kids and yourself (we often get lost when we become parents!). Tune in weekly for all the inside tips, tools and tricks I teach my private clients to help you build the family you always wanted, and to become the parent you always envisioned you would be. I promise to provide you with fun and entertaining content that will leave you seeing your kids and your reactions in a whole new light!
Please make sure to share the episodes that give you goosebumps, and leave you feeling inspired! I am always grateful for every person who subscribes, leaves a review and rates my podcast 5 stars.
Today we are talking about all things potty and how you can actually potty train your baby in the early days. As a mom of a teen and pre-teen I’m past the years of diapers and potties but I’m thrilled to be able to bring the Potty Plan to my listeners as an alternative to using diapers only. Listen in as we discuss this a parent-led, proactive routine-based method for infant potty training (0-12months). That means – parents take the lead and offer their babies assistance to go to the bathroom fo...
Oct 15, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast
How many times have you thought “my kid doesn’t appreciate anything I do!” Teaching gratitude is something we have to teach our kids but it’s also something we have to model because we all know our kids don’t do what we say, they do what we do! Julie Boyer, Gratitude Guru, shares some simple, age-appropriate ways to cultivate gratitude in your life and how to teach it to your kids! Why should you care? Because living in gratitude makes you feel more joyful, connected and present! We all need mor...
Oct 08, 2019•34 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast
Have you ever heard of an Economic Orphan? I never had until I met mom of 4, and business owner Tanya Donahue. She talks about the struggles of adopting two girls from Haiti who unbeknownst to her at the time of adoption were Economic Orphans. Hear Tanya’s story of adoption and building connection and a safe place for her 4 children all while living in Haiti and opening a business to offer sustainable employment to locals. Now back in Canada, her commitment continues today with her business, Man...
Oct 01, 2019•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Learning about the brain is the foundation of peaceful and nonviolent parenting. It’s because of what we know now about children’s brains, that will serve you in understanding your child so much better! I’ll explain exactly what’s going on for your child (brain-wise) in the middle of a meltdown and the best way to parent them through it! I’ll explain how dopamine comes into play when you kids are watching a screen or playing video games so screen time doesn’t turn into SCREAM TIME! What happens ...
Sep 24, 2019•21 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast
Did you know that allowing your kids to be dependent actually allows them to be Independent? we get stressed and worried about where kids are, in terms of what they can and can't do, that we lose our objectivity. This means we can't see that our kids need to take the time they need to learn developmental skills. We are often impatient and get caught up in the busyness of life and trying to get them to do things, often too early, that we are actually getting in the way of letting natural developm...
Sep 17, 2019•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast
I’m asked all the time what punishments parents should use and when should kids be punished. Well…In short, I don’t believe in punishments. I don't believe in them because I think it distracts from the important reasons WHY your child is acting the way they are. When I talk about peaceful parenting, it’s parenting without punishment and it doesn't mean that sometimes there isn’t a need for what you would call natural consequences. What I talk about in this episode is about how to peacefully conn...
Sep 10, 2019•21 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast
I’m so happy to have my friend and fellow mom, Angela Crocker. On this episode, Angela and I talk about her newest book, Digital Life Skills for Youth. Kids age 11-18 have more access to technology than any other generation. We talk about what parents can do to build healthy boundaries and habits around technology. She shares what danger signs to look out for and when kids should have access. What about the more ‘diabolical’ world of social media and apps? Angela gives us a look inside some “Tri...
Sep 03, 2019•50 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast
Dr. Vanessa and I discuss her newest book, “Parenting Right From the Start; Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years.” In the podcast, we talk about what it means to grow yourself up before you can grow your kids up, what it means to have “swagger” and how being “large and in charge” helps your kids be more independent. With the new school year upon us, Dr. Vanessa talks about how to orchestrate an “artful introduction” to your child’s new teacher or caregiver. Dr. Vanessa is fu...
Aug 26, 2019•44 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast
I’m so happy to have my friend, fellow mom, and one of the newest experts on Cityline, Lindsay Whisen, on this episode. Lindsay and I share a passion for helping people in difficult areas of their lives. Her company serves people by freeing them from energetically draining clutter and inefficiency. In our conversation we talk about the parallels of what we do, in that, both organizing and parenting have always been considered ‘women’s work’. In this day and age, many moms work and still have all...
Aug 19, 2019•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast
In this episode, I talk about what empathy really is and how to use it in your parenting. Use empathy when you have to say “no”, how to use it when your child is too young to name their emotions and how to use empathy for yourself! Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-...
Aug 12, 2019•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Want to add some new superpowers into your parenting? My conversation with Adele Anderson, Certified Natural Medical Practitioner and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coach and Trainer will help you to understand how our emotions are attached to our physiology and how we can use that knowledge to get more cooperation from our kids! About Adele Anderson DCH MNLP Coach Graduate: Vancouver Academy Homeopathy Anatomy & Physiology for Alternative Practitioners Trainer: Neuro-Linguistics & N...
Aug 05, 2019•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast
In this episode, I talk about how to set intentions and how setting intentions can change your thoughts, mindset and actions. Setting intentions holds power because your mindset holds incredible power over your thoughts and actions. Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full...
Jul 29, 2019•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast
I’ll walk you through how you can tackle the three most common questions I get asked so you can have more cooperation and peace in your home! First, I talk about meltdowns and how to understand them and find out what’s going on with your child even if they are too young to express themselves. I talk about the secret to getting your kids to listen to you the FIRST time!! The final question I answer is how to get more respect from your kids. Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, and speaker....
Jul 22, 2019•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast
In my podcast, my intention is to create a safe place for anyone listening. This is for parents who are struggling, parents who are just looking for some new ways. This podcast is for you if you've had a good day, if you've had a bad day, if you’ve been struggling for a week or years! This is for you if you have one child or many, young children or adult children (grandparents welcome!!) In this episode I share my journey into motherhood and how it shook me so hard I lost myself and the vision o...
Jul 16, 2019•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast
