It is time for me to follow my own advice and really assess what is most important for our family at this time. I will be taking a break from the podcast and I hope to see you again in the new year. Have a joyful Holiday Season, a Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year!

How can you make the holidays meaningful? The Holiday Season is here. Lots of parties, events, and excitement. Will you get caught up in all the business of Christmas or be more intentional and meaningful?Blog post with round up of all my Christmas posts (including several on how to avoid holiday meltdowns)https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/11/23/making-the-holidays-meaningful/1. Decide what is most important to your family. 2. Focus on connection. 3. Keep it simple. 4. Slowdown and enjoy. How to avoid holiday burnout mini coursehttps://gentleparentingcoach.vipmembervault.com/af/89655150/1109347Connect with Meaghanwww.gentleparentingcoach.com

In this video I talk about several topics while answering questions from my Facebook community all about consequences, cleaning playrooms, and what strgeties they should use as gentle parents.YouTube video: https://youtu.be/nZoJeRHmj98* Parenting with the end in mind, being intentional and having a plan* Tools and strategies to use as a peaceful parent* Consequences and agreements and how to use them* How to get kids to clean the playroomI mention this free workshop How to Avoid Holiday Burnout https://gentleparentingcoach.vipmembervault.com/af/89655150/1109579I invite you to join my Facebook grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468You may also like the parenting video series in my freebies hubhttps://gentleparentingcoach.vipmembervault.com/af/89655150/1032220Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting Coachwww.gentleparentingcoach.com

Children love to play. Using playfulness as a strategy is effective in parenting. It helps to bring the joy back into your family!In this episode I ask Sarah:Because playful parenting is something that it just really clicks with the kids. They're playful. And I'm just curious, how can we bring that into our parenting?What's an example of how you can Use that in like an everyday situation, you know?How can playfulness come into that to help regulate their emotions?What can I do if I'm not feeling playful as a parent?How can we then make those repairs and do that reconnection?Can you tell us more about what you offer and where we can find you?Do you have any last minute encouragement or tips for parents as they try to be more positive and more playful in their parenting?Meet SarahSarah R. Moore is the founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. Sarah offers a popular series of mini-courses (including her FREE video, Three Keys to Positive Parenting), webinars, and expert interviews. Additionally, she's the Editor for Pregnancy Magazine and a Master Trainer for an international conscious parenting organization. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.She's a certified gentle parenting coach and has studied directly with some of the world's most respected psychologists, neuroscientists, researchers, and advocates for children. She’s also a regular contributor to international parenting magazines and is releasing her first parenting book next year. 

Parents have high hopes that their children will be generous, thankful and want to serve others. Although these qualities come naturally in some children, for many it needs to be taught and worked on daily. With the holiday season coming up how do we cultivate this spirit of gratitude in our children?Read the full blog post herehttps://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/10/11/how-to-teach-gratitude-in-children/Links I mentioned in the episodeGentle Parenting SummitFinally Family HomesFree Workshop: How to Avoid Holiday Burnout and Overwhelm Connect with Meaghan Jacksonhttps://www.gentleparentingcoach.comFacebook and Instagram @gentleparentingcoach

In this podcast episode I ask Christina all about...What is gentle parenting?How did you discover gentle parenting?What advice would you have for someone who is new to Gentle Parenting, or interested but isnt sure how to bring that to their family?You’ve written some books, tell us about thoseAside for gentle parenting you also have ministry called Finally Family Homes. How did that get started and tell us more about what you doYouTube Episode here https://youtu.be/JBzwROnI3Es Blog Post https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/09/27/gentle-christian-parenting-interview-with-christina-dronen/Some books we mentionedHow to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will TalkChristina's Bible Study GuidesGentle Parenting Summit October 4-8Gentle Parenting Summit FREE PASSConnect with Christina DronenWebsite https://gentlechristianparenting.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/gentlechristianparenting/Gentle Christian Parenting facebook group at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/880359389010642 Finally Family Homes Website https://finallyfamilyhomes.orgFacebook https://www.facebook.com/finallyfamilyhomesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finallyfamilyhomes/Connect with Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting CoachWebsite https://www.gentleparentingcoach.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/gentleparentingcoachInstagram https://www.instagram.com/gentleparentingcoachFacebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468Join the Joy-filled Parenting Roadmap https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com/joy-filled-parenting-roadmap

<<Trigger warning, spanking>>I'll be honest I've been avoiding updating this post for a while because I didn't want to get into a debate, but when I saw a post last year on Instagram outlining the detailed steps to spank your child I couldn't ignore it any longer. My heart ached for the poor child on the receiving end of this punishment.Full blog post with references and further linkshttps://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/09/20/should-i-spank-my-child/In this episode I talk about:Why do parents spank their child? Spare the rod, spoil the child is not even in the Bible.What are the effects of spanking?What does the rod in the Bible mean?How should we interpret Proverbs verses?What is the best way to discipline your child?Gentle Parenting SummitFurther links mentioned in the episode:Gentleness in the BibleGentle Parenting Summit - FREE SUMMIT PASSConnect with Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting CoachWebsite https://www.gentleparentingcoach.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/gentleparentingcoachInstagram https://www.instagram.com/gentleparentingcoachFacebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468Join the Joy-filled Parenting Roadmap https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com/joy-filled-parenting-roadmapBook a FREE call 

As a parent you want to communicate with gentleness and empathy. Modelling for your children how to be kind and respectful is very important to you.Blog post https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/09/13/communicating-with-gentleness-and-empathy/In this episode I talk aboutWhy is empathy so important?Communicating with your childEmpathy CommunicationMaking a requestWhat does the Bible say about communication?Coniderations and tipsWhen my child is having a hard time...Gentle Parenting SummitLinks mentioned in the episodeNon Violent CommunicationJoyful Motherhood DevotionalGentle Parenting SummitConnect with Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting CoachWebsite https://www.gentleparentingcoach.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/gentleparentingcoachInstagram https://www.instagram.com/gentleparentingcoachFacebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468Join the Joy-filled Parenting Roadmap https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com/joy-filled-parenting-roadmapBook a FREE call 

This week I speak with Angela Harders of Peaceful Worldschoolers all about gentle parenting and Gospel-Based ParentingBlog post: https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/09/06/interview-with-angela-harders/In this episode:Angela shares how she learned about gentle parentingWe discuss about what gentle parenting isGentleness and schoolsGentle parenting in the Bible, Gospel-based ParentingAngela shares about her booksWe announce the Gentle Parenting SummitMeet Angela HardersAngela Harders is first and foremost a follower of Jesus Christ. She is also a homeschooling mother to two amazing children - Sophia and Benjamin. In her free time, she is a certified special education teacher, gentle parenting author, educational freedom advocate, and passionate worldschooler. She is committed to cultivating peace in the world beginning right in our own hearts and homes.www.peacefulworldschoolers.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG0XFHxKs6DSDHdQluUNgqgIG: @peacefulworldschoolerFB: www.facebook.com/peacefulworldschoolersConnect with Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting CoachWebsite https://www.gentleparentingcoach.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/gentleparentingcoachInstagram https://www.instagram.com/gentleparentingcoachFacebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468Join the Joy-filled Parenting Roadmap https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com/joy-filled-parenting-roadmapBook a FREE call 

The secret to those who have discovered a more peaceful, respectful way of parenting is that they have a different mindset towards parenting. They have a different internal dialogue that translates into how they relate to their children.Blog post https://gentleparentingcoach.com/2021/08/23/the-secret-of-peaceful-parents/So how can we parent with a new perspective? How can we manage our own emotions while parenting at the same time? Notice your triggers. Stop and pause. Reduce Stress and Increase self-care. Find out more about emotions. Get some help. What are some ways that you help regulate your emotions? Tell us what works for you.Connect with Meaghan Jackson Gentle Parenting CoachWebsite https://www.gentleparentingcoach.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/gentleparentingcoachInstagram https://www.instagram.com/gentleparentingcoachFacebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468Join the Joy-filled Parenting Roadmap https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com/joy-filled-parenting-roadmapBook a FREE call