Wouldn't it be cool to fast-forward 10-13 years, and be able to interview your child at age 18, and know what mattered MOST to them in the early years...so you can use that wisdom NOW?!   That's exactly why I've chosen to interview Isabel Minor today.  Isabel is a thriving 18-year-old, who has overcome challenges with anxiety and has a relationship with her parents that she calls "super positive."  HOW did her parents manage to raise a successful young lady, who likes to bring problems to them, and asks for their advice on relationships, school, and more?! BY THE TIME YOU'RE DONE LISTENING, YOU'll KNOW:Why many teens feel distant from their parentsWhat key qualities teens most appreciate in their parentsHow to have less power-struggles and a closer relationship with your child.✨Want more? Connect 1:1 for a FREE clarity call with Flora to see how we could feel more joy and ease in your family.orYou take a deeper dive in the 2-hour Sustainable Parenting Masterclass at an 72% discount of just $37: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/masterclass🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 If you’ve connected with this episode, leave a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.:)And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @Sustainable_Parent_Coach and join our Facebook Community!

Do you listen to parenting advice and think, "Yea - BUT....that would never work with my kid.  He's sensitive/easily upset/inflexible/strong-willed/neurodivergent."  Maybe you have even been feeling super discouraged as you try new strategies for more calm and cooperation in your home without success.  It's not you, friend.  It's the strategies not being specified to your amazingly special neurodivergent child.  So, let's fix that!This episode will help you to very quickly see what to shift, in order to be more effective in parenting a neurodivergent child.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:⭐ A foundational mindset to use when responding to your upset child.⭐ Effective tools that WORK with neurodivergent kids.✨Want more? Connect 1:1 for a FREE clarity call with Flora to see how we could feel more joy and ease in your family.orYou take a deeper dive in the 2-hour Sustainable Parenting Masterclass at an 72% discount of just $37: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/masterclass🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 If you’ve connected with this episode, leave a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.:)And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @Sustainable_Parent_Coach and join our Facebook Community!

Ever wondered why young kids engage in bullying behavior? Perhaps you have even found yourself in a really uncomfortable situation, asking,  "Why on earth would my kid DO that?!!"Or you may have felt embarrassed on a play date, or public event, because your child did something very mean to a sibling or friend.   This episode will help you to very quickly see what 2 mistakes you may be making, and 2 effective steps to take instead.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:⭐ Two key errors to avoid when your child acts like a bully.⭐ Effective tools to correct the bullying behavior, in a way that is both kind and firm at the same time.✨Want more? Connect 1:1 for a FREE clarity call with Flora to see how we could feel more joy and ease in your family.orYou take a deeper dive in the 2-hour Sustainable Parenting Masterclass at an 72% discount of just $37: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/masterclass🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 If you’ve connected with this episode, leave a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.:)And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @Sustainable_Parent_Coach and join our Facebook Community!

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by mom guilt? Whether it's the ticking clock or the discipline dilemmas, we've got you covered in this episode! 🤗 Let's dive into the three key ways to bid farewell to that guilt and make more room for joy in your parenting journey. 💖 BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:⭐ The importance of quality over quantity when spending time with your kids⭐How to react when kids call you a "mean mom"⭐How to eliminate the guilt for kids to develop their struggle muscle✨Want more? Connect 1:1 for a FREE clarity call with Flora to see how we could feel more joy and ease in your family.orYou take a deeper dive in the 2-hour Sustainable Parenting Masterclass at an 72% discount of just $37: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/masterclass🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 If you’ve connected with this episode, leave a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.:)And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @Sustainable_Parent_Coach and join our Facebook Community!

Do you find yourself saying, "I just NEED to find more balance this year."Today, I'll be sharing the secrets of how I "do it all".  (Ha! Yea right!)   Instead, I wanna share the keys to setting realistic goals for balance this year.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:*The misconception of having equal parenting responsibilities*How to set up attainable parenting goals that resonate with your family's needs.✨Want more? Connect 1:1 for a FREE clarity call with Flora to see how we could feel more joy and ease in your family.orYou take a deeper dive in the 2-hour Sustainable Parenting Masterclass at an 72% discount of just $37: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/masterclass🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 If you’ve connected with this episode, leave a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.:)And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @Sustainable_Parent_Coach and join our Facebook Community!

Have you ever paused during the holiday frenzy, amidst the torn wrapping paper and sugar-fueled children, to wonder where the joy in parenting went? Let's embark on a journey together, redefining what it means to find true happiness as a parent. This episode we are peeling back the layers of daily chaos to uncover the sweet spots of pleasure, accomplishment, and meaning in our parenting practices.  BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: Re-define happiness, Have the secret to atainable relaxation (*YES, even in your super busy life as a parent),Increase Joy with 2 unconventional actions in your daily life.As we toast to a fulfilling new year, I want to remind you that these days and months ahead of us are not just times we want to "get through."   They're the moments for milestones of success in building character, fostering independence, and nurturing sibling bonds that last a lifetime. With an eye towards 2024, I'm here to guide you through parenting with both kindness and firmness, offering strategies that promise a more sustainable and rewarding journey. Join us as we commit to growing alongside our children, armed with love, patience, and an unwavering dedication to their blossoming into amazing individuals.✨Want more? Connect 1:1 for a FREE clarity call with Flora to see how we could feel more joy and ease in your family.orYou take a deeper dive in the 2-hour Sustainable Parenting Masterclass at an 72% discount of just $37: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/masterclass🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 If you’ve connected with this episode, leave a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.:)And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @Sustainable_Parent_Coach and join our Facebook Community!

This holiday season, I've got your back with a lifeline that I think is crucial to ending power struggles, blow-ups and ongoing battles. 💪 ✨Now - Gentle mama, I know Time Out is often a very hot topic.   But if you are a mama who has tried to do "time-in" and talking/validating for weeks/months/years - and not seen a change... YOU are not the problem.  The strategy is the problem.  That's why I really want you to know there is another option. I call it "Reset", and it's totally attachment-oriented, evidence-based, and noted as an effective strategy in hundreds of parenting books. And I sincerely want you to consider this option, as a way to ensure you have a Holiday season enjoyable for the whole family.🌟🎄BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: ⭐ Guide on choosing 'Reset' instead of other parenting tools⭐ Strategies to do an effective reset✨BONUS✨⭐Reset is a VERB, not a noun BONUS video resource: (Exclusive - from the archives of Flora's Sustainable Parenting Transformation course).https://youtu.be/OfNpMwngYwU?si=foEb00DAJZ5K-nYX⭐ Animals in your Brain handout:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w6H-6Ix5Wxt_VOjiuXP-1WDU1PVRvtfk/view?usp=sharing✨Want more? Connect 1:1 for a FREE clarity call with Flora to see how we could feel more joy and ease in your family.orYou take a deeper dive in the 2-hour Sustainable Parenting Masterclass at an 72% discount of just $37: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/masterclass🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 If you’ve connected with this episode, leave a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.:)And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @Sustainable_Parent_Coach and join our Facebook Community!

Here's a game-changing solution for dealing with resistant, emotional, or defiant kids who often push us to the brink of frustration: ✨Shift from being furious, to getting curious.✨BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: ⭐How this tool helps you to be less likely to lose your temper, and more likely to solve the problem.⭐How to effectively communicate with your child so they calm down faster, and you work as a team to move forward, out of the frustration.⭐⭐⭐HERE's a BONUS for you - a video from a LIVE workshop on how to get curious, not furious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?  v=s7ybsqWh_2g&list=PLlwEEFadAtOrGpxqGtysGubBXBxD-r4tn&index=3  ⭐⭐⭐✨Want more? Connect 1:1 for a FREE clarity call with Flora to see how we could feel more joy and ease in your family.orYou take a deeper dive in the 2-hour Sustainable Parenting Masterclass at an 72% discount of just $37: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/masterclass🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 If you’ve connected with this episode, leave a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.:)And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @Sustainable_Parent_Coach and join our Facebook Community!

Here's a solution for kids who seem to argue for the sake of arguing. 🙄 And it's a fix for those young kids arguing ….that you might not expect. Here's the thing! You may be making things with your  "Little Lawyer" harder than they need to be.  🤦‍♀️  And we're here to help. ⭐  Let's break the cycle. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: ⭐How to respond when kids are being difficult (arguing).⭐How the tone of your voice shapes the success of this approach. ⭐Effective redirection strategies that effectively get an argumentative child to stop arguing and move forward.✨Want more? Connect 1:1 for a FREE clarity call with Flora to see how we could feel more joy and ease in your family.orYou take a deeper dive in the 2-hour Sustainable Parenting Masterclass at an 72% discount of just $37: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/masterclass🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 If you’ve connected with this episode, leave a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.:)And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @Sustainable_Parent_Coach and join our Facebook Community!

Here's the secret sauce when kids belt out, 'No' or 'I don't want to.’1) take a deep breath and get curious (not furious). *The full explanation is live on our Sustainable Parenting Podcast tomorrow! 2)The right combo of effective reflective statements and a dash of choices can cure these resistant moments in a flash. 🤔✨ It's like a little dance of understanding and guidance- which are common Sustainable Parenting tools that focus on kindness and firmness at the same time!💪✨Want more? Connect 1:1 for a FREE clarity call with Flora to see how we could feel more joy and ease in your family.orYou take a deeper dive in the 2-hour Sustainable Parenting Masterclass at an 72% discount of just $37: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/masterclass🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 - 🎁🎈🎉 If you’ve connected with this episode, leave a review and SHARE this episode with a friend.:)And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @Sustainable_Parent_Coach and join our Facebook Community!