In part 2 of this episode, I'm sharing the 24 Character Strengths identified by researchers. When you use strengths-based parenting you:  Help your child reach their full potential Build their well-being Help them approve areas they struggle in faster Create a better parent-child relationship   To find out what your Character Strengths are, visit https://viacharacter.org and come share your top 5 with me at https://instagram.com/guidancewithlove

In part 2 of this episode, I'm sharing the 24 Character Strengths identified by researchers. When you use strengths-based parenting you: <ol> <li>Help your child reach their full potential</li> <li>Build their well-being</li> <li>Help them approve areas they struggle in faster</li> <li>Create a better parent-child relationship</li> </ol>  To find out what your Character Strengths are, visit <a href="https://viacharacter.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://viacharacter.org</a> and come share your top 5 with me at <a href="https://instagram.com/guidancewithlove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/guidancewithlove</a>

EP 039 Understanding Your Uniques Child - Part 2

In Part 1 of Understanding Your Unique Child we are talking about temperament. Traits your child was born with. We talk about the 9 different temperament traits we are born with and the importance of understanding where your child falls on the continuum. We also talk about goodness-of-fit and creating an environment that supports your child's unique needs. Make sure to download the Temperament Scale at https://guidancewithlove.com/038

In Part 1 of Understanding Your Unique Child we are talking about temperament. Traits your child was born with. We talk about the 9 different temperament traits we are born with and the importance of understanding where your child falls on the continuum. We also talk about goodness-of-fit and creating an environment that supports your child's unique needs. Make sure to download the Temperament Scale at <a href="https://guidancewithlove.com/038" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidancewithlove.com/038</a>

EP 038 Understanding Your Unique Child - Part 1

In this episode, I share the 3 important lessons in raising a good citizen. 1. To Show Respect 2. To Get Involved 3. To Serve I also talk about the importance of your continued growth in uncovering biases, understanding others who are different from you, and learning more about social problems and injustices.

In this episode, I share the 3 important lessons in raising a good citizen. 1. To Show Respect 2. To Get Involved 3. To Serve I also talk about the importance of your continued growth in uncovering biases, understanding others who are different from you, and learning more about social problems and injustices.

EP 037 Raising A Good Citizen

In this episode, I'm joined by Suzy Reading, psychologist, yoga teacher and health coach, to talk about self care. We chat about:  The importance of a self care toolkit Making self care accessible and easy to do Using the Vitality Wheel to find what might nourish you in the moment The importance in understanding your values Engaging in self care as a family Savoring life moments Learning self care from children Common barriers to self care The micro moments approach to start a self care practice  Make sure to follow Suzy at https://instagram.com/suzyreading  Join The Gentle Life Experiment at https://guidancewithlove.com/experiment

In this episode, I'm joined by Suzy Reading, psychologist, yoga teacher and health coach, to talk about self care. We chat about: <ul> <li>The importance of a self care toolkit</li> <li>Making self care accessible and easy to do</li> <li>Using the Vitality Wheel to find what might nourish you in the moment</li> <li>The importance in understanding your values</li> <li>Engaging in self care as a family</li> <li>Savoring life moments</li> <li>Learning self care from children</li> <li>Common barriers to self care</li> <li>The micro moments approach to start a self care practice</li> </ul> Make sure to follow Suzy at <a href="https://instagram.com/suzyreading" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/suzyreading</a> Join The Gentle Life Experiment at <a href="https://guidancewithlove.com/experiment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidancewithlove.com/experiment</a>

EP 036 Self Care For Everyday Life

This episode addresses a question I have received a lot lately - how to stop the pattern of yelling at your children. I'm giving you so many strategies to try including:  Checking in with yourself Owning your mistakes Creating a stress map &amp; stress plan Creating an awesome parent file Identifying a resource trigger Rethinking your stories SOUL parenting strategy  Don't forget to grab the download at https://guidancewithlove.com/35 And Join me in the Aftershow at https://epaftershow.com

This episode addresses a question I have received a lot lately - how to stop the pattern of yelling at your children. I'm giving you so many strategies to try including: <ul> <li>Checking in with yourself</li> <li>Owning your mistakes</li> <li>Creating a stress map &amp; stress plan</li> <li>Creating an awesome parent file</li> <li>Identifying a resource trigger</li> <li>Rethinking your stories</li> <li>SOUL parenting strategy</li> </ul> Don't forget to grab the download at <a href="https://guidancewithlove.com/35" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidancewithlove.com/35</a> And Join me in the Aftershow at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a>

EP 035 Help, I Can't Stop Yelling At My Kids!

This episode was born from a big need in The Empathic Parent community...how to shield children from your anxiety as a parent.   I'm sharing 5 things to be mindful of if you have anxiety:  Children are vulnerable AND resilient. Identify your triggers and deal with your stuff. Let go of expectations and over-identification. Set boundaries and limits without guilt. Anxiety is your superpower - model coping.    Make sure to join the Aftershow at https://epaftershow.com If you haven't signed up for The Gentle Life Experiment, join the journey at https://guidancewithlove.com/experiment

This episode was born from a big need in The Empathic Parent community...how to shield children from your anxiety as a parent. I'm sharing 5 things to be mindful of if you have anxiety: <ol> <li>Children are vulnerable AND resilient.</li> <li>Identify your triggers and deal with your stuff.</li> <li>Let go of expectations and over-identification.</li> <li>Set boundaries and limits without guilt.</li> <li>Anxiety is your superpower - model coping.</li> </ol> Make sure to join the Aftershow at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a> If you haven't signed up for The Gentle Life Experiment, join the journey at <a href="https://guidancewithlove.com/experiment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidancewithlove.com/experiment</a>

EP 034 - 5 Things To Keep In Mind If You Are A Parent With Anxiety

Today's episode is a personal one about my journey to living a more gentle life. I explore:  the conflicted desire for more and less the struggle to slow down and push forward reflecting on success and worth releasing control and expectations beginning again  I invite you to join me in The Gentle Life Experiment beginning June 17th. Sign up at https://guidancewithlove.com/experiment

Today's episode is a personal one about my journey to living a more gentle life. I explore: <ul> <li>the conflicted desire for more and less</li> <li>the struggle to slow down and push forward</li> <li>reflecting on success and worth</li> <li>releasing control and expectations</li> <li>beginning again</li> </ul> I invite you to join me in The Gentle Life Experiment beginning June 17th. Sign up at <a href="https://guidancewithlove.com/experiment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidancewithlove.com/experiment</a>

EP 33 The Gentle Life Experiment

In this episode, I'm talking about nurturing the relationship with your partner. We cover:  The importance of play and intimacy  Stopping the cycle of complaining Using each other's strengths Taking time to talk Understanding your Apology Language The importance of others in your relationship Embracing the ebbs and flows   Join the Aftershow at https://epaftershow.com Apology Languages https://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/apology/ Love Languages https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ Work-life Balance https://guidancewithlove.com/podcast/10 Mindful Communication https://guidancewithlove.com/podcast/27

In this episode, I'm talking about nurturing the relationship with your partner. We cover: <ul> <li>The importance of play and intimacy </li> <li>Stopping the cycle of complaining</li> <li>Using each other's strengths</li> <li>Taking time to talk</li> <li>Understanding your Apology Language</li> <li>The importance of others in your relationship</li> <li>Embracing the ebbs and flows </li> </ul> Join the Aftershow at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a> Apology Languages <a href="https://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/apology/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/apology/</a> Love Languages <a href="https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/</a> Work-life Balance <a href="https://guidancewithlove.com/podcast/10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidancewithlove.com/podcast/10</a> Mindful Communication <a href="https://guidancewithlove.com/podcast/27" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidancewithlove.com/podcast/27</a>

EP 32 Helping Your Marriage Flourish

In this episode we talk about:  Transitioning into the role of Parent Creating a responsive relationship with your child Understanding your child as a unique individual Balancing Nurture with Structure Showing up as the person you hope your child will grow to be  Grab the Values in Action Guide at https://guidancewithlove.com/values Join the Aftershow at https://epaftershow.com

In this episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Transitioning into the role of Parent</li> <li>Creating a responsive relationship with your child</li> <li>Understanding your child as a unique individual</li> <li>Balancing Nurture with Structure</li> <li>Showing up as the person you hope your child will grow to be</li> </ul> Grab the Values in Action Guide at <a href="https://guidancewithlove.com/values" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidancewithlove.com/values</a> Join the Aftershow at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a>

EP 031 Nurturing The Parent-Child Relationship

In this episode, I'm talking about parenting yourself - making sure you are meeting your needs and offering yourself the love and compassion you so freely give to others.   I talk about 4 common frustrations I hear from moms and give you ideas to meet your needs if you are feeling this way.   I also dive in to the 5 Love Languages and how we can use them to care for ourselves.   Make sure to join me in the FB group at https://epaftershow.com to continue the conversation!   Resources mentioned in this episode: The 5 Love Languages Quiz https://www.5lovelanguages.com Daily Love Notes https://www.empowerandrise.com

In this episode, I'm talking about parenting yourself - making sure you are meeting your needs and offering yourself the love and compassion you so freely give to others. I talk about 4 common frustrations I hear from moms and give you ideas to meet your needs if you are feeling this way. I also dive in to the 5 Love Languages and how we can use them to care for ourselves. Make sure to join me in the FB group at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a> to continue the conversation! Resources mentioned in this episode: The 5 Love Languages Quiz <a href="https://www.5lovelanguages.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.5lovelanguages.com</a> Daily Love Notes <a href="https://www.empowerandrise.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.empowerandrise.com</a>

EP 030 Are You Mothering Yourself?

The place for heart-centered parents looking for evidence-based parenting strategies and advice to raise compassionate, responsible, resilient kids.Bringing her diverse education and background helping children and families, Colleen Sims provides you with effective, positive parenting strategies backed by science. She shares her conversations with other experts and those making a difference in the lives of children and families.Join us over at https://epaftershow.com to continue the conversation!

In this episode, I am talking about:  Getting your child involved in the solutions process How to raise children to think critically The 7 steps in a problem solving conversation  Make sure to grab the download for this episode at https://guidancewihtlove.com/problemsolver Join the Aftershow to continue the conversation at https://epaftershow.com Resources referenced in this episode:  Raising A Thinking Child by Myrna Shure  Thinking Parent, Thinking Child by Myrna Shure Collaborative Problem Solving - Dr. Ross Green https://livesinthebalance.org

In this episode, I am talking about: <ul> <li>Getting your child involved in the solutions process</li> <li>How to raise children to think critically</li> <li>The 7 steps in a problem solving conversation</li> </ul> Make sure to grab the download for this episode at <a href="https://guidancewihtlove.com/problemsolver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidancewihtlove.com/problemsolver</a> Join the Aftershow to continue the conversation at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a> Resources referenced in this episode: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Thinking-Child-Everyday-Conflicts/dp/0671534637/ref=sr_1_2?crid=152OPCIV8GVSB&amp;keywords=myrna+shure&amp;qid=1557071016&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=myrna+sh%2Caps%2C199&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Raising A Thinking Child</a> by Myrna Shure <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Parent-Child-Everyday-Solutions/dp/0878227032/ref=sr_1_3?crid=152OPCIV8GVSB&amp;keywords=myrna+shure&amp;qid=1557071068&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=myrna+sh%2Caps%2C199&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Thinking Parent, Thinking Child</a> by Myrna Shure Collaborative Problem Solving - Dr. Ross Green <a href="https://lives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livesinthebalance.org</a>

EP 029 Raising A Problem Solver

In this episode, I'm talking about setting your intention to communicate clearly and effectively with your child (and others!) I talk about:  Accepting the situation as it is Making it about them, not us Creating value-based intentions Balancing long-term goals with short-term solutions Focusing on the positive Using clear language  Get the Values in Action Guide at https://guidancewithlove.com/values Join the Aftershow at https://epaftershow.com

In this episode, I'm talking about setting your intention to communicate clearly and effectively with your child (and others!) I talk about: <ul> <li>Accepting the situation as it is</li> <li>Making it about them, not us</li> <li>Creating value-based intentions</li> <li>Balancing long-term goals with short-term solutions</li> <li>Focusing on the positive</li> <li>Using clear language</li> </ul> Get the Values in Action Guide at <a href="https://guidancewithlove.com/values" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://guidancewithlove.com/values</a> Join the Aftershow at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a>

EP 028 Communicating With Clarity

In this episode, I'm chatting with Oren Jay Sofer about mindful  communication. We talk about:  pulling back the layers to uncover your true needs  honoring others needs when we can't meet them identifying boundaries and preferences using self-empathy to meet our own needs choosing to seek understanding over blame and judgment repairing disconnects in communication viewing emotions as important information and so much more!  For more on mindful nonviolent communication visit https://orenjaysofer.com Join me at https://epaftershow.com to continue the conversation!

In this episode, I'm chatting with Oren Jay Sofer about mindful  communication. We talk about: <ul> <li>pulling back the layers to uncover your true needs </li> <li>honoring others needs when we can't meet them</li> <li>identifying boundaries and preferences</li> <li>using self-empathy to meet our own needs</li> <li>choosing to seek understanding over blame and judgment</li> <li>repairing disconnects in communication</li> <li>viewing emotions as important information</li> <li>and so much more!</li> </ul> For more on mindful nonviolent communication visit <a href="https://orenjaysofer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://orenjaysofer.com</a> Join me at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a> to continue the conversation!

EP 027 Say What You Mean: Bringing Mindful Awareness To Your Communication

In this episode, I'm sharing some ideas to create more meaningful conversation in your home as well as teaching your children strong communication skills.  Meal time conversations Creating family traditions and rituals around conversation Talking about the hard stuff Keeping the conversation going Using rich and diverse language Nonverbal communication  Follow me on IG @guidancewithlove for weekly family conversation starters. Make sure to join the Aftershow at https://epaftershow.com

In this episode, I'm sharing some ideas to create more meaningful conversation in your home as well as teaching your children strong communication skills. <ul> <li>Meal time conversations</li> <li>Creating family traditions and rituals around conversation</li> <li>Talking about the hard stuff</li> <li>Keeping the conversation going</li> <li>Using rich and diverse language</li> <li>Nonverbal communication</li> </ul> Follow me on IG <a href="https://instagram.com/guidancewithlove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@guidancewithlove</a> for weekly family conversation starters. Make sure to <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join the Aftershow</a> at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a>

EP 026 Creating Richer Conversations In Your Home

In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Christia Brown about the research on gender differences and stereotypes. We dive in to:  The actually gender differences present in children Why we need to make gender irrelevant Why it's difficult for boys to break free from gender stereotypes Examining the messages of gender specific programs Why we need to address stereotypes and bias early and head-on How teachers can facilitate cross-gender play The long term problem with segregating genders And so much more!  Check out Dr. Brown's book  Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue Join the Aftershow to learn more practical advice from Dr. Brown.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Christia Brown about the research on gender differences and stereotypes. We dive in to: <ul> <li>The actually gender differences present in children</li> <li>Why we need to make gender irrelevant</li> <li>Why it's difficult for boys to break free from gender stereotypes</li> <li>Examining the messages of gender specific programs</li> <li>Why we need to address stereotypes and bias early and head-on</li> <li>How teachers can facilitate cross-gender play</li> <li>The long term problem with segregating genders</li> <li>And so much more!</li> </ul> Check out Dr. Brown's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Beyond-Pink-Blue-Stereotypes/dp/160774502X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14LU43J5X2VF3&amp;keywords=parenting+beyond+pink+and+blue&amp;qid=1554674225&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=parenting+bey%2Caps%2C244&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue</a> Join the <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aftershow</a> to learn more practical advice from Dr. Brown.

EP 025 Breaking Free From Gender To See Your Child For Who They Are

The sibling relationship is the longest relationship most people will have in their lives. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 things to be mindful of to help ensure your children forge a healthy, lasting bond. 1. Avoiding labels and roles 2. Treating children as individuals with unique needs 3. Actively helping to strengthen the relationship between siblings These 3 practices will help ALL relationships in your family and allow your children to grow up feeling loved and understood!   Join the Aftershow @ https://epaftershow.com to continue the conversation!

The sibling relationship is the longest relationship most people will have in their lives. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 things to be mindful of to help ensure your children forge a healthy, lasting bond. 1. Avoiding labels and roles 2. Treating children as individuals with unique needs 3. Actively helping to strengthen the relationship between siblings These 3 practices will help ALL relationships in your family and allow your children to grow up feeling loved and understood! Join the Aftershow @ <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a> to continue the conversation!

EP 024 Cultivating Strong Sibling Bonds

In this episode of The Empathic Parent, I’m chatting with Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler about:   Why toddlerhood is so magical   The principles of Montessori   The environment as a second teacher &amp; setting up your home   Following interests &amp; scaffolding skills   Building intrinsic motivation   Mindset shifts &amp; slowing down   Getting your child involved in daily activities aka “chores”   And so much more!   Find out more at The Montessori Notebook Join the Aftershow Facebook group

In this episode of The Empathic Parent, I’m chatting with Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler about: <ul> <li> Why toddlerhood is so magical </li> <li> The principles of Montessori </li> <li> The environment as a second teacher &amp; setting up your home </li> <li> Following interests &amp; scaffolding skills </li> <li> Building intrinsic motivation </li> <li> Mindset shifts &amp; slowing down </li> <li> Getting your child involved in daily activities aka “chores” </li> <li> And so much more! </li> </ul> Find out more at <a href="https://themontessorinotebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Montessori Notebook</a> Join the <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aftershow Facebook group</a>

EP 023 The Montessori Toddler At Home

Listen in as I chat with Ayelet Marinovich of Strength In Words about:  Communication through play Holistic learning Maximizing routines and everyday moments Letting go of "shoulds" and "right way" thinking Child-led vs structured activities The meaning we attach to academic learning And so much more!  Grab Ayelet's Infant and Toddler Development Blueprint Check out the Strength In Words Podcast Grab her books:  Understanding Your Baby &amp;  Understanding Your Toddler   Join me for the Aftershow @ https://epaftershow.com

Listen in as I chat with Ayelet Marinovich of Strength In Words about: <ul> <li>Communication through play</li> <li>Holistic learning</li> <li>Maximizing routines and everyday moments</li> <li>Letting go of "shoulds" and "right way" thinking</li> <li>Child-led vs structured activities</li> <li>The meaning we attach to academic learning</li> <li>And so much more!</li> </ul> Grab Ayelet's <a href="https://strengthinwords.com/blueprint" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infant and Toddler Development Blueprint</a> Check out the <a href="https://strengthinwords.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strength In Words Podcast</a> Grab her books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Your-Baby-Week-Week/dp/1732132909/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V65MFQZ1KXV5&amp;keywords=ayelet+marinovich&amp;qid=1552851526&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=ayelet+mar%2Caps%2C210&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Understanding Your Baby</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Your-Toddler-Month-Month-ebook/dp/B07L5FPTQZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2V65MFQZ1KXV5&amp;keywords=ayelet+marinovich&amp;qid=1552851526&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=ayelet+mar%2Caps%2C210&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Understanding Your Toddler</a> Join me for the <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aftershow @ https://epaftershow.com</a>

EP 022 Understand Your Toddler & Letting Go Of What It "Should" Look Like

Today I'm talking to my beautiful friend, Tarezz Lee, about her journey through the healing process as a single mother. Tarezz is the Founder of Everyone Is Healing, an online platform utilizing creativity to share experiences of healing. In this episode we talk about:  The power of acceptance and surrendering Reaching out for help Balancing connecting through your truth and not getting stuck in the darkness Talking to your child about the hard stuff Rediscovering creativity Letting go of what everything "should" look like And so much more...  Find out more about Everyone Is Healing Join the Aftershow 

Today I'm talking to my beautiful friend, Tarezz Lee, about her journey through the healing process as a single mother. Tarezz is the Founder of Everyone Is Healing, an online platform utilizing creativity to share experiences of healing. In this episode we talk about: <ul> <li>The power of acceptance and surrendering</li> <li>Reaching out for help</li> <li>Balancing connecting through your truth and not getting stuck in the darkness</li> <li>Talking to your child about the hard stuff</li> <li>Rediscovering creativity</li> <li>Letting go of what everything "should" look like</li> <li>And so much more...</li> </ul> Find out more about <a href="everyoneishealing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everyone Is Healing</a> Join the <a href="epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aftershow</a>

EP 021 Finding Connection Through Healing

In this episode, I'm chatting with Nina Palmo of Raising Wildflower Kids to talk about alternative education. We cover:  Her journey in considering educational options for her 2 daughters. The opportunity cost of traditional schooling and considering what is important to your family. What education could look like as her daughters get closer to the college years. Nina's observations, as a university professor, of the different approach to learning homeschoolers take over their mainstream schooling peers.  You can find Nina at raisingwildflowerkids.com  Join the Aftershow at epaftershow.com Find links to references in the show at guidancewithlove.com/podcast/20

In this episode, I'm chatting with Nina Palmo of Raising Wildflower Kids to talk about alternative education. We cover: <ul> <li>Her journey in considering educational options for her 2 daughters.</li> <li>The opportunity cost of traditional schooling and considering what is important to your family.</li> <li>What education could look like as her daughters get closer to the college years.</li> <li>Nina's observations, as a university professor, of the different approach to learning homeschoolers take over their mainstream schooling peers.</li> </ul> You can find Nina at <a href="https:raisingwildflowerkids.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">raisingwildflowerkids.com</a> Join the Aftershow at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">epaftershow.com</a> Find links to references in the show at <a href="https://guidancewithlove.com/podcast/20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guidancewithlove.com/podcast/20</a>

EP 020 Will My Child Thrive In Alternative Education?

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The place for heart-centered parents looking for evidence-based parenting strategies and advice to raise compassionate, responsible, resilient kids. Bringing her diverse education and background helping children and families, Colleen Sims provides you with effective, positive parenting strategies backed by science. She shares her conversations with other experts and those making a difference in the lives of children and families. Join us over at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a> to continue the conversation!

The Empathic Parent

In this episode, I am talking about something that is often overlooked when we think about parenting...parenting with your values in mind. This episode is actually the first 2 out of 5 lessons on values in my Parenting By Design Membership. We are talking about...  Identifying your values and defining what they mean for yourself and your child.  Resolving values that are in conflict with each other. Creating a plan to put values into action in your parenting based on your child's development, temperament, and learning style.  Don't forget to grab the Values in Action guide at https://theempathicparent.com/values And join us for the aftershow at https://epaftershow.com

In this episode, I am talking about something that is often overlooked when we think about parenting...parenting with your values in mind. This episode is actually the first 2 out of 5 lessons on values in my Parenting By Design Membership. We are talking about... <ul> <li>Identifying your values and defining what they mean for yourself and your child. </li> <li>Resolving values that are in conflict with each other.</li> <li>Creating a plan to put values into action in your parenting based on your child's development, temperament, and learning style.</li> </ul> Don't forget to grab the Values in Action guide at <a href="https://theempathicparent.com/values" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theempathicparent.com/values</a> And join us for the aftershow at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a>

EP 005 What You Shouldn't Skip Over As A Parent

Today I'm talking about staying in control when your child pushes the limits. I cover the 7 Powers for Control according to the work of Dr. Becky Bailey. 1. The Power of Attention 2 The Power of Love 3. The Power of Acceptance 4. The Power of Perception 5. The Power of Intention 6. The Power of Free Will 7. The Power of Unity If you missed the training on Shaping Your Child's Behavior, head over to https://epaftershow.com 

Today I'm talking about staying in control when your child pushes the limits. I cover the 7 Powers for Control according to the work of Dr. Becky Bailey. 1. The Power of Attention 2 The Power of Love 3. The Power of Acceptance 4. The Power of Perception 5. The Power of Intention 6. The Power of Free Will 7. The Power of Unity If you missed the training on Shaping Your Child's Behavior, head over to <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com </a>

EP 008 Keeping Cool When Your Child Can't

Today I'm talking to Laura Jean, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who promotes mindful, connected eating. In this episode we talk about: What it means to eat with awareness and how to develop this practice in your family. How to listen to your "food navigation system". How food rules can contribute to an unhealthy relationship with food. The responsibilities of parents and the rights of children when it comes to making food choices. Why emotions are not the problem when it comes to emotional eating. How to begin eating with awareness if you have a rocky relationship with food. How mothers with a history of an eating disorder can navigate this topic in a way that is healthy for their children and supportive of their own well-being. Download Laura Jean's free guide "The 5 Steps to Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Food." https://eatwithawareness.com/kids Make sure to join us for the aftershow at https://epaftershow.com to continue the conversation!

Today I'm talking to Laura Jean, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who promotes mindful, connected eating. In this episode we talk about: What it means to eat with awareness and how to develop this practice in your family. How to listen to your "food navigation system". How food rules can contribute to an unhealthy relationship with food. The responsibilities of parents and the rights of children when it comes to making food choices. Why emotions are not the problem when it comes to emotional eating. How to begin eating with awareness if you have a rocky relationship with food. How mothers with a history of an eating disorder can navigate this topic in a way that is healthy for their children and supportive of their own well-being. Download Laura Jean's free guide "The 5 Steps to Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Food." <a href="https://eatwithawareness.com/kids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://eatwithawareness.com/kids</a> Make sure to join us for the aftershow at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a> to continue the conversation!

EP 004 How To Create A Healthy Relationship With Food 

In this episode I'm joined by Sarah Webb of #NoMeanGirls. We dive in to:  The difference between bullying in boys and girls What to do if your child feels excluded How to talk to teachers when your child is feeling excluded Red flags that your child is experiencing bullying Teaching children about social media use Why bullies bully Empathy as a tool against bullying When character strengths become troublesome behavior Creating an action plan with your kids  Join us over at https://epaftershow.com to continue the conversation Visit https://nomeangirls.com to learn more or follow at https://instagram.com/nomeangirlsatschool

In this episode I'm joined by Sarah Webb of #NoMeanGirls. We dive in to: <ul> <li>The difference between bullying in boys and girls</li> <li>What to do if your child feels excluded</li> <li>How to talk to teachers when your child is feeling excluded</li> <li>Red flags that your child is experiencing bullying</li> <li>Teaching children about social media use</li> <li>Why bullies bully</li> <li>Empathy as a tool against bullying</li> <li>When character strengths become troublesome behavior</li> <li>Creating an action plan with your kids</li> </ul> Join us over at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a> to continue the conversation Visit <a href="https://nomeangirls.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nomeangirls.com</a> to learn more or follow at <a href="https://instagram.com/nomeangirlsatschool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/nomeangirlsatschool</a>

 EP 014 No Mean Girls at School & Relational Aggression

Today I'm talking to Jessica Litman of The Organized Mama about organizing to create a peaceful environment that sets your family up for success and helps your children develop their executive functioning skills. In this episode we cover:  Getting kids involved in creating an organized space Teaching kids to use the systems you create for organization How to balance your need for control and order when you live with others How to avoid being overrun by toys Where to start if you feel like you are not a natural at organizing  For all things organizing, head over to https://theorganizedmama.com Make sure to join me at https://epaftershow.com

Today I'm talking to Jessica Litman of The Organized Mama about organizing to create a peaceful environment that sets your family up for success and helps your children develop their executive functioning skills. In this episode we cover: <ul> <li>Getting kids involved in creating an organized space</li> <li>Teaching kids to use the systems you create for organization</li> <li>How to balance your need for control and order when you live with others</li> <li>How to avoid being overrun by toys</li> <li>Where to start if you feel like you are not a natural at organizing</li> </ul> For all things organizing, head over to <a href="https://theorganizedmama.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theorganizedmama.com</a> Make sure to join me at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a>

EP 013 Creating an Organized Home

If you want to raise a resilient child, you must become a resilient parent. Being a resilient parent is more than building your personal resilience. It's instilling the 6 protective factors for parental resilience. In this episode we are talking about:  Being strong and flexible Creating positive social connections Calling on support in times of need The importance of understanding child development Social and emotional competence in children Healthy parent-child relationships  Make sure to join us at https://epaftershow.com to continue the conversation!

If you want to raise a resilient child, you must become a resilient parent. Being a resilient parent is more than building your personal resilience. It's instilling the 6 protective factors for parental resilience. In this episode we are talking about: <ul> <li>Being strong and flexible</li> <li>Creating positive social connections</li> <li>Calling on support in times of need</li> <li>The importance of understanding child development</li> <li>Social and emotional competence in children</li> <li>Healthy parent-child relationships</li> </ul> Make sure to join us at <a href="https://epaftershow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://epaftershow.com</a> to continue the conversation!

EP 011 Becoming A Resilient Parent + My Story

The best podcast episodes on romantic relationships. Episodes talk about the 5 love languages, intimacy, and the taboo topics of sexual desires and infidelity. This topic is a deep dive into the science and complexities that face us in our relationships with others. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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[Contains mature themes] He reached out because a year after the discovery of his affair, they aren’t fighting anymore, but they certainly haven’t moved on. Esther guides them towards a more honest conversation, and a revelation about their communication.

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

[Contains mature themes] He reached out because a year after the discovery of his affair, they aren’t fighting anymore, but they certainly haven’t moved on. Esther guides them towards a more honest conversation, and a revelation about their communication.

I've Had Better

 Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. John Gottman, one of the world's leading experts on how to have an amazing relationship.  He and his wife Julie currently operate The Gottman Institute in Seattle, offering numerous resources and training.  Join us for a deep dive into their work!  Dr. Gottman’s findings are largely based on the conclusions he has made over many years of research and observations of couples. He and his team have how to be a master (and avoid being a disaster) at relationship.  Dr. Gottman discusses the following topics:   “The Sound Relationship House” - what is the foundation for a relationship that lasts?  Learn the importance of having high expectations in relationship, and also uncover ways in which what you'd *think* would be good for your relationship is actually counterproductive.  Dr. Gottman identifies Styles of Confronting Conflict:  Volatile, Validating, and Conflict-Avoiding. All of these conflict styles can lead to successful relationships. Learn what to do if you and your partner are mismatched in your conflict style.  Dr. Gottman discusses “bids” we make with our partner as an attempt to connect. Are you a "yes" to your partner's bids? Are they a yes to yours?  “Bids” that fail are often the beginnings of conflict. How do things change if you start paying attention and responding to your partner's bids in a positive way?  Mindfulness is the key to noticing these bids and avoiding conflict.  “Small Things Often” - a reminder to turn toward these bids in the small moments of life.  Dr. Gottman's concept of startup is a way of thinking about what you bring to your interactions with your partner. Do you start in a place that's already positive, and thinking highly of your partner? Or do you start in a place where you are suspecting the worst of your partner?  Build up your emotional bank account with small compliments (deposits).  According to John, there are three phases of any relationship:  Falling in Love (initial), Building Trust (middle), and Cherishing Your Partner (long-term intimacy). What phase are you in? The key to success is using strategies that are appropriate for where you are in your relationship.  The key to more sex is having the freedom to say "no" without being punished for it. If refusing sex can actually have a positive payoff, then it will actually lead to a couple having a more satisfying (and frequent) sex life.  Do you ever wonder how to make a good relationship GREAT? Focus on cherishing your partner.  What if YOU are the only partner who wants to make changes?  Can you make a difference?  Absolutely. Learn how shifts in your approach can have a profound affect on your relationship.  The key to success in a relationship isn't that nothing bad ever happens. It's how well you as a couple learn how to repair after those things occur. John discusses how you can learn to repair, and the positive effects that has on long-term relationships.  Do you know how to decide if you’re in a bad relationship?  When you're with your partner, are you at your best? Or are you veering off towards your worst? Gottman offers this simple guideline for how to know whether to stay or go. Also what to think about BEFORE you decide that you're on the wrong path.   Join us for these topics and more.  Dr. Gottman has practical information that can improve your relationship TODAY!   Links and Resources:  What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by Dr. John Gottman  The Gottman Institute, Seattle   www.gottman.com    www.neilsattin.com/gottman    (visit to download a .pdf of this episode guide along with John Gottman's "Dreams in Conflict" exercise to help couples who seem to have irreconcilable differences. You can also text “PASSION” to 33444 for instructions on how to download the guide. If you download the guide within the first week of this show's airing, you will also qualify for a chance to win a free signed copy of Dr. Gottman’s book "What Makes Love Last".) The Relationship Alive Community on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music provided courtesy of: The Railsplitters - Check them Out! 

Relationship Alive!

Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. John Gottman, one of the world's leading experts on how to have an amazing relationship.  He and his wife Julie currently operate The Gottman Institute in Seattle, offering numerous resources and training.  Join us for a deep dive into their work! Dr. Gottman’s findings are largely based on the conclusions he has made over many years of research and observations of couples. He and his team have how to be a master (and avoid being a disaster) at relationship. Dr. Gottman discusses the following topics: <ul> <li> “The Sound Relationship House” - what is the foundation for a relationship that lasts?</li> <li> Learn the importance of having high expectations in relationship, and also uncover ways in which what you'd *think* would be good for your relationship is actually counterproductive.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman identifies Styles of Confronting Conflict:  Volatile, Validating, and Conflict-Avoiding. All of these conflict styles can lead to successful relationships. Learn what to do if you and your partner are mismatched in your conflict style.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman discusses “bids” we make with our partner as an attempt to connect. Are you a "yes" to your partner's bids? Are they a yes to yours?</li> <li> “Bids” that fail are often the beginnings of conflict. How do things change if you start paying attention and responding to your partner's bids in a positive way?</li> <li> Mindfulness is the key to noticing these bids and avoiding conflict.</li> <li> “Small Things Often” - a reminder to turn toward these bids in the small moments of life.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman's concept of startup is a way of thinking about what you bring to your interactions with your partner. Do you start in a place that's already positive, and thinking highly of your partner? Or do you start in a place where you are suspecting the worst of your partner?</li> <li> Build up your emotional bank account with small compliments (deposits).</li> <li> According to John, there are three phases of any relationship:  Falling in Love (initial), Building Trust (middle), and Cherishing Your Partner (long-term intimacy). What phase are you in? The key to success is using strategies that are appropriate for where you are in your relationship.</li> <li> The key to more sex is having the freedom to say "no" without being punished for it. If refusing sex can actually have a positive payoff, then it will actually lead to a couple having a more satisfying (and frequent) sex life.</li> <li> Do you ever wonder how to make a good relationship GREAT? Focus on cherishing your partner.</li> <li> What if YOU are the only partner who wants to make changes?  Can you make a difference?  Absolutely. Learn how shifts in your approach can have a profound affect on your relationship.</li> <li> The key to success in a relationship isn't that nothing bad ever happens. It's how well you as a couple learn how to repair after those things occur. John discusses how you can learn to repair, and the positive effects that has on long-term relationships.</li> <li> Do you know how to decide if you’re in a bad relationship?  When you're with your partner, are you at your best? Or are you veering off towards your worst? Gottman offers this simple guideline for how to know whether to stay or go. Also what to think about BEFORE you decide that you're on the wrong path.</li> </ul> Join us for these topics and more.  Dr. Gottman has practical information that can improve your relationship TODAY!  Links and Resources: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Love-Last-Betrayal/dp/1451608489/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal</a> by Dr. John Gottman The Gottman Institute, Seattle <a href="http://www.gottman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.gottman.com</a> <a href="http://www.neilsattin.com/gottman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.neilsattin.com/gottman</a>    (visit to download a .pdf of this episode guide along with John Gottman's "Dreams in Conflict" exercise to help couples who seem to have irreconcilable differences. You can also text “PASSION” to 33444 for instructions on how to download the guide. If you download the guide within the first week of this show's airing, you will also qualify for a chance to win a free signed copy of Dr. Gottman’s book "What Makes Love Last".) The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RelationshipAliveCommunity/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Relationship Alive Community</a> on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music provided courtesy of: <a href="http://www.therailsplitters.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Railsplitters - Check them Out! </a>

01: John Gottman - How to Be a Master of Relationship

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“The way that the mind works, very frequently, is that we start from a decision, or we start from a belief, and then the stories that explain it come to our mind. Conclusions come first, and rationalizations come later.”[topic-end]
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Nobel prize winning psychologist and economist who helped created the field of behavioural economics.

The Nobel Prize-winning psychologist on why we think and act the way we do — and why facts matter less than we think in forming our beliefs.
With his book Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman emerged as one of the most intriguing voices on the complexity of human thought and behavior. He is a psychologist who won the Nobel Prize in economics for helping to create the field of behavioral economics — and is a self-described “constant worrier.” It’s fun, helpful, and more than a little unnerving to apply his insights into why we think and act the way we do in this moment of social and political tumult.
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Daniel Kahneman — Why We Contradict Ourselves and Confound Each Other

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“... we were hand squeezing his ventilator as we ran out of oxygen" and when we finally found the physician to get more oxygen, he said "We don't have any oxygen left, you're going to have to let him go"[topic-end]
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An investigative journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of Memorial Hospital (the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina).

Sheri Fink on the tragedy of being forced to choose who's life to save

When people are dying and you can only save some, how do you choose? Maybe you save the youngest. Or the sickest. Maybe you even just put all the names in a hat and pick at random. Would your answer change if a sick person was standing right in front of you? In this episode, we follow New York Times reporter Sheri Fink as she searches for the answer. In a warzone, a hurricane, a church basement, and an earthquake, the question remains the same. What happens, what should happen, when humans are forced to play god? Produced by Simon Adler and Annie McEwen. Reported by Sheri Fink.  In the book that inspired this episode you can find more about what transpired at Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina, Sheri Fink’s exhaustively reported Five Days at Memorial You can find more about the work going on in Maryland at: www.nytimes.com/triage Very special thanks to Lilly Sullivan.  Special thanks also to: Pat Walters and Jim McCutcheon and Todd Menesses from WWL in New Orleans, the researchers for the allocation of scarce resources project in Maryland - Dr. Lee Daugherty Biddison from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Howie Gwon from the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Emergency Management, Alan Regenberg of the Berman Institute of Bioethics and Dr. Eric Toner of the UPMC Center for Health Security.  Support Radiolab by becoming a member today at Radiolab.org/donate.    

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When people are dying and you can only save some, how do you choose? Maybe you save the youngest. Or the sickest. Maybe you even just put all the names in a hat and pick at random. Would your answer change if a sick person was standing right in front of you? In this episode, we follow New York Times reporter Sheri Fink as she searches for the answer. In a warzone, a hurricane, a church basement, and an earthquake, the question remains the same. What happens, what should happen, when humans are forced to play god? Produced by Simon Adler and Annie McEwen. Reported by Sheri Fink.  In the book that inspired this episode you can find more about what transpired at Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina, <a href="http://www.sherifink.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sheri Fink’s</a> exhaustively reported <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Days-Memorial-Storm-Ravaged-Hospital/dp/0307718972/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1471783956&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=five+days+at+memorial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Five Days at Memorial</a> You can find more about the work going on in Maryland at: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/triage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nytimes.com/triage</a> Very special thanks to Lilly Sullivan.  Special thanks also to: Pat Walters and Jim McCutcheon and Todd Menesses from WWL in New Orleans, the researchers for the allocation of scarce resources project in Maryland - Dr. Lee Daugherty Biddison from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Howie Gwon from the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Emergency Management, Alan Regenberg of the Berman Institute of Bioethics and Dr. Eric Toner of the UPMC Center for Health Security. Support Radiolab by becoming a member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/radiolab-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&amp;utm_medium=radiolab-redirect&amp;utm_campaign=pledge&amp;utm_content=show-notes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiolab.org/donate</a>.

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