Sometimes it seems like as parents we work so hard to find the best way to parent our kiddos, only to miss the mark. Parenting strategies can be helpful, but if we’re not paying attention to the big picture of building real connection, we lose sight of what matters. Dr. Gordon Neufeld is a developmental psychologist and author, whose ideas are based on the attachment theory of parenting. The way he dissects his thoughts today is almost poetic, as he explains why relationship and connection matter more than anything else we could possibly try to do. Our Favorite Things—A Resource Guide *PG-ish may earn a commission on some products listed here. Watch the full clip. Listen to episode 34 for more with Dr. Neufeld. Check out his book, Hold On to Your Kids. As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

It’s funny how we as parents always think it’s our job to teach our kids, when in reality we are learning about life right alongside them. Like it or not, our kids will reflect what they see in us, and our reactions and connections with them will shape them far more than our words and explanations. Dr. Shefali is an acclaimed author, speaker, psychologist, and an expert in family dynamics and personal development. Today she’ll challenge your parenting intentions and encourage you to look at yourself first, before judging the child in front of you.  Watch the full clip. Learn more at www.dr shefali.com. Order her book, The Conscious Parent. Don’t forget to check out today’s sponsors: Daily Harvest – A food delivery system that believes delicious food is based on real fruits and vegetables—and it’s also incredibly convenient. Save up to $40 off with the code PGISH. Betterhelp - If you or your child are experiencing any sort of stress, I encourage you to talk to a licensed therapist. Our family has definitely benefited from it this last year that has been wrought with big emotions. Betterhelp provides online counseling and therapy services that match you with the most suitable therapist for your situation within 48 hours. Go to betterhelp.com/pgish for 10% off of your first month. As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

Sometimes it seems like our kids have it all figured out. They use their full potential to explore, giggle, run, dance, and truly live—in other words, they PLAY. Why is it that as adults, we so quickly schedule over the things that actually bring us joy in everyday life? The good news is that we didn’t lose the capacity to play as we grew older—we’ve simply made other things more important. Stuart Brown, from the National Institute For Play, explains how creating space for play can help us destress, create resiliency and connection, and bring innovation into our lives. How will you make space for play today? It’s not too late to register for No Guilt Mom’s Happy Mom Summit! It’s FREE and runs until March 7. You don’t want to miss out! Watch the full clip here, and check out Stuart Brown’s book, Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul.   Don’t forget to check out today’s sponsors: Avocado Mattress – When you’re well rested, you’re healthier and happier. Avocado mattresses include 100% natural latex from tree-tapped and sustainable sources, and 100% GOTS organic certified wool and cotton, making your sleep more luxurious and healthier – for you and the planet. Betterhelp - If you or your child are experiencing any sort of stress, I encourage you to talk to a licensed therapist. Our family has definitely benefited from it this last year that has been wrought with big emotions. Betterhelp provides online counseling and therapy services that match you with the most suitable therapist for your situation within 48 hours. Go to betterhelp.com/pgish for 10% off of your first month. As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

Dr. Joe Dispenza is a chiropractor with training in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and epigenetics. He’s most interested in teaching others how to make measurable changes in their lives. With the amount of stress you’ve endured over the last two years (and probably more!), now is the time to leave it behind and try a new path to find a healthier, happier you.  Register here for No Guilt Mom’s Happy Mom Summit! It’s FREE and runs from February 28-March 7—and I’m one of the 21 presenters!! Watch the full clip of Dr. Dispenza here, and check out his book, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself.   Don’t forget to check out today’s sponsors: Avocado Mattress – When you’re well rested, you’re healthier and happier. Avocado mattresses include 100% natural latex from tree-tapped and sustainable sources, and 100% GOTS organic certified wool and cotton, making your sleep more luxurious and healthier – for you and the planet. Daily Harvest – A food delivery system that believes delicious food is based on real fruits and vegetables—and it’s also incredibly convenient. Save up to $40 off with the code PGISH. Betterhelp - If you or your child are experiencing any sort of stress, I encourage you to talk to a licensed therapist. Our family has definitely benefited from it this last year that has been wrought with big emotions. Betterhelp provides online counseling and therapy services that match you with the most suitable therapist for your situation within 48 hours. Go to betterhelp.com/pgish for 10% off of your first month. As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

Today we’re doing a throwback from episode 149 with JoAnn and Brie from No Guilt Mom. Join my conversation with this funny and fantastic duo, who have created a one-stop shop to help mamas love being a mom again. We discuss our experiences over the last year at home, the expectations on mamas now (and always), and 3 helpful tips to communicate better and work through the homework battles with more success. Register here for No Guilt Mom’s Happy Mom Summit! It’s FREE and runs from February 28-March 7—and I’m one of the 21 presenters!! As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

Happiness is an inside job. It has to authentically come from you, both in the big sweeps of joy and the little moments of life. But how do we find it? Today we hear from Gretchen Rubin, a writer who explores human nature to understand how we can make our lives better. She explains why happy people are more altruistic and gives us practical tools to help us achieve more happiness. Watch the full clip here. For more about Gretchen, visit gretchenrubin.com, and check out her book, The Happiness Project.   Don’t forget to check out today’s sponsors: Avocado Mattress – When you’re well rested, you’re healthier and happier. Avocado mattresses include 100% natural latex from tree-tapped and sustainable sources, and 100% GOTS organic certified wool and cotton, making your sleep more luxurious and healthier – for you and the planet. Daily Harvest – A food delivery system that believes delicious food is based on real fruits and vegetables—and it’s also incredibly convenient. Save up to $40 off with the code PGISH. Betterhelp - If you or your child are experiencing any sort of stress, I encourage you to talk to a licensed therapist. Our family has definitely benefited from it this last year that has been wrought with big emotions. Betterhelp provides online counseling and therapy services that match you with the most suitable therapist for your situation within 48 hours. Go to betterhelp.com/pgish for 10% off of your first month.   As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

Today is an extra special episode, because it stars my own two kiddos! We love to read together before bedtime, and recently we’ve read some good throwback books from when they were smaller. It dawned on me that even though the simplest picture books might be written for our little ones, sometimes they contain so much wisdom for adulting as well. Join me as my girls read “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” which tells a story of creativity and the power we have to change the direction of our life. Book links:  Harold and the Purple Crayon A Tree for Peter   Don’t forget to check out today’s sponsors: Avocado Mattress – When you’re well rested, you’re healthier and happier. Avocado mattresses include 100% natural latex from tree-tapped and sustainable sources, and 100% GOTS organic certified wool and cotton, making your sleep more luxurious and healthier – for you and the planet. Daily Harvest – A food delivery system that believes delicious food is based on real fruits and vegetables—and it’s also incredibly convenient. Save up to $40 off with the code PGISH. Betterhelp - If you or your child are experiencing any sort of stress, I encourage you to talk to a licensed therapist. Our family has definitely benefited from it this last year that has been wrought with big emotions. Betterhelp provides online counseling and therapy services that match you with the most suitable therapist for your situation within 48 hours. Go to betterhelp.com/pgish for 10% off of your first month.   As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

You can’t give that which you don’t have. If you don’t have self-compassion, kindness, grace, and love for yourself, you can’t give it away. So why are we so surprised that we pour out frustration and discontent, when we haven’t taken time to nurture our souls? Today, internationally renowned author and speaker Dr. Wayne Dyer explains this simple but profound truth.  Watch the full clip here, and check out Wayne Dyer’s book, The Power of Intention.   Don’t forget to check out today’s sponsors: Avocado Mattress – When you’re well rested, you’re healthier and happier. Avocado mattresses include 100% natural latex from tree-tapped and sustainable sources, and 100% GOTS organic certified wool and cotton, making your sleep more luxurious and healthier – for you and the planet. Daily Harvest – A food delivery system that believes delicious food is based on real fruits and vegetables—and it’s also incredibly convenient. Save up to $40 off with the code PGISH. Betterhelp - If you or your child are experiencing any sort of stress, I encourage you to talk to a licensed therapist. Our family has definitely benefited from it this last year that has been wrought with big emotions. Betterhelp provides online counseling and therapy services that match you with the most suitable therapist for your situation within 48 hours. Go to betterhelp.com/pgish for 10% off of your first month.   As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

Living with integrity means speaking up and speaking the truth. It involves knowing your values and standing firm in them, and perhaps setting new boundaries and not being afraid of what others think. But it can be scary.  Writer, speaker, and self-proclaimed troublemaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones explains that by speaking up, you have the power to inspire others, to be a bridge builder, and to leave the world a little bit better. She outlines three questions to ask ourselves when we do take the bold step of speaking up, in order to ensure we stay in alignment with our values and purpose. Watch the full clip here. For more about Luvvie, go to awesomelyluvvie.com, or check out her book, Professional Troublemaker.   Don’t forget to check out today’s sponsors: Avocado Mattress – When you’re well rested, you’re healthier and happier. Avocado mattresses include 100% natural latex from tree-tapped and sustainable sources, and 100% GOTS organic certified wool and cotton, making your sleep more luxurious and healthier – for you and the planet. Daily Harvest – A food delivery system that believes delicious food is based on real fruits and vegetables—and it’s also incredibly convenient. Save up to $40 off with the code PGISH. Betterhelp - If you or your child are experiencing any sort of stress, I encourage you to talk to a licensed therapist. Our family has definitely benefited from it this last year that has been wrought with big emotions. Betterhelp provides online counseling and therapy services that match you with the most suitable therapist for your situation within 48 hours. Go to betterhelp.com/pgish for 10% off of your first month.   As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.  

Jordan B. Peterson is a psychologist, professor, and author who is passionate about using his voice to learn, grow, and change the world. Today he emphatically discusses how powerful you are, especially when it comes to your speech, and how that can lead to more self respect. Standing up for your values and setting boundaries by speaking up is a skill that needs to be practiced, and one that is too important to ignore. Don’t shy away from your voice out of fear—instead, use your inner strength to speak up, speak truth, and speak life to those around you. Watch the full clip here. For more about Jordan, go to jordanbpeterson.com, or check out his book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life.   Don’t forget to check out today’s sponsors: Avocado Mattress – When you’re well rested, you’re healthier and happier. Avocado mattresses include 100% natural latex from tree-tapped and sustainable sources, and 100% GOTS organic certified wool and cotton, making your sleep more luxurious and healthier – for you and the planet. Daily Harvest – A food delivery system that believes delicious food is based on real fruits and vegetables—and it’s also incredibly convenient. Save up to $40 off with the code PGISH. Betterhelp - If you or your child are experiencing any sort of stress, I encourage you to talk to a licensed therapist. Our family has definitely benefited from it this last year that has been wrought with big emotions. Betterhelp provides online counseling and therapy services that match you with the most suitable therapist for your situation within 48 hours. Go to betterhelp.com/pgish for 10% off of your first month. As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.