How often do you find yourself trying to reason with your kids when they’re upset? Why does it never work, and in fact, usually seems to make the storming worse? That's because only after you've made an emotional connection with your kids that you can guide them with logic and reasoning.

Join me this week to learn why the Connect THEN Redirect tool is a complete game-changer for your parenting. You’ll hear why the simple act of acknowledging your kids' feelings first makes a huge difference, and how practicing this tool helps you become the peaceful parent you want to be.

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Have you ever thought or said to your kids, “You’re so disrespectful?” I’ll admit that this was my go-to script before I found peaceful parenting.

The reality is that it’s dysregulating to believe that your children are being disrespectful intentionally. Listen in this week to hear how our understanding of respect has evolved over the years, and how to cultivate true respect: the kind where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

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If you’re locked into the thought that your child is being manipulative, disrespectful, or deliberately uncooperative when they’re storming, you’re not alone. As parents, we want to make our children's big feelings go away, but the truth is, all emotions must be experienced. This week, I’m showing you how to be a safe space for them during this turbulent process.

Join me as I share effective ways to respond to and manage your child's intense emotions, why your child isn’t trying to give you a hard time, even though it might seem that way, and my top tips for dealing with their storms while fostering connection and cooperation.

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