To help kids become more independent, it's great to encourage their autonomy, give them responsibilities, and offer meaningful encouragement. Things like sleepaway camps and job roles can really boost their confidence and resilience, setting them up for future success.

Just recently, my daughter went to sleepaway camp, and I've got a funny story to share about her experience getting there. We’ll also be chatting about various ways you can help your children build their competence, capability, and confidence.

In this episode you’ll learn:

2:34 Story time from my own life

12:06 The impact of parenting on children's confidence

14:01 The problem lies with adults

15:02 Suggestions for building kids' confidence

29:24 The significance of fostering independence

33:31 Suggestions for building life skills in kids

41:44 The larger purpose behind parenting strategies

46:48 Let's do better in our own homes

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Today, we're diving into a really important topic: the impact of pornography on children. We've got two amazing guests with us, Amy Lang and Casey O'Roarty, to help unpack this.

We're seeing some worrying trends with kids being exposed to explicit content online, and it's more important than ever for parents to step in and have open, honest conversations. We'll talk about the role of proactive parenting and the neurological effects of pornography on young minds.

Plus, we'll discuss the importance of teaching kids about consent and critical thinking to counter harmful stereotypes.

Our chat also touches on the broader societal implications, encouraging parents to have conversations that align with their personal values. We'll highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and filtering of online content, and we'll inspire parents to take action in fostering healthy relationships and tackling tough topics like pornography with joyful courage.

In this episode you’ll learn:

0:00 Introduction

13:53 Hidden Pornography

20:19 Impact of Brain Development

22:51 Breaking the "Not My Kid" Mentality

25:59 Initiating Conversations about Pornography

31:45 Shifting Perspectives: Pornography Consumers

35:00 The Role of Parents to Protect their Child

36:34 Connecting Pornography to Transactional Sex

46:42 Final Thought on Pornography and Kids

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Casey O’Roarty

Joyful Courage Podcast

besproutable.com/teens

www.facebook.com/joyfulcourage

IG - @joyful_courage

Amy Lang

Birds+Bees+Kids Podcast

birdsandbeesandkids.com

www.facebook.com/birdsbeeskids

IG - @birdsandbeeskids

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Hi Friends,

If you've listened to the podcast for any period of time, you've heard me talk about positive discipline and relationship and the importance of parenting in a different way than we were likely parented and we're going to dig into that and even more detail today with my guest, who I'm so thrilled to introduce you to Reem Raouda

Reem is a certified conscious parenting coach certified through Dr. Shafali Sabari's program, and she is the parent of a strong willed child and the founder of the Connected Discipline Method, which is a coaching program for parents of strong willed children. And what she and I really dig into in this conversation is discipline and what does discipline look like when we are not coming at parenting from an authoritarian sort of traditional approach, but what, how we do it or what discipline looks like, how we think about discipline when we are being more conscious, intentional, gentle, positive parents.

In this episode you’ll learn

0:27 Introduction to Positive Parenting

1:23 Reimagining Discipline

6:37 Common Parenting Mistakes

10:58 The Importance of Connection

20:37 Adjusting expectations and Tone

30:25 Understanding Children’s Capacities

34:53 Nurturing Environments for Growth

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Follow Reem Raouda:

Website: https://www.highloveparenting.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highloveparenting

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Whether you are the parent of an LGBTQIA+ kiddo or you don’t know yet whether or not you are the parent of an LGBTQIA+ kiddo, or you have an LGBTQIA+ family member, neighbor, friend, or colleague you’re going to want to tune into today’s episode.

I’m talking with Susan Cottrell. Susan is an international speaker and passionate advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. Susan shares her personal journey of accepting and supporting her LGBTQ children, despite the conservative teachings of her evangelical church. She discusses how her deep faith led her to deconstruct harmful religious teachings and embrace values of love, empathy, compassion, inclusion, justice, and kindness.

You’ll Learn:

0:27 Introduction to Today's Issue

1:47 Susan's Faith Journey

11:53 Deconstructing Faith

24:13 Importance of Pride Month

29:19 Engaging in Productive Conversations

31:53 Love Your Neighbor Principle

35:25 Reasonable Approach to Acceptance

40:42 Starting the Deconstructing Process

45:12 Bible as a Story, Not a Rule Book

46:09 Bible as a Vehicle for Oppression

47:06 Spreading Radical Love

47:51 Conclusion and Gratitude

Thank you so much for being with me today and for listening to this conversation. I know religion is not something I typically dive into on The Heartful Parent Podcast, but I felt like this was a conversation that was worth having here during Pride Month, and just in general as we, as those of use who do choose to love unconditionally and unequivocally work to protect all of us who are LGBTQIA+ from being vilified and being scapegoated as we move forward in the year 2024 and beyond.

And let us know how you’re celebrating Pride Month where you live!

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Follow Susan Cottrell:

• https://www.freedhearts.org/

• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freedhearts/id1533444664

• https://www.youtube.com/stcottrell

• https://www.instagram.com/freedheart

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Hey everyone! Welcome to The Heartful Parent Podcast. Today, we have an amazing episode lined up with the incredible Yolanda Williams, a conscious parenting coach and social justice instructor.

We dive into the world of conscious parenting and talk about how we can raise socially aware kids through meaningful conversations about race and privilege.

Yolanda will be sharing her personal journey and discussing why inclusivity is so crucial in parenting spaces, especially after the tragic events surrounding George Floyd's murder.

Wel chat about the ups and downs of parenting, the importance of having open discussions about race with our children, and the ways society shapes our parenting experiences. You won't want to miss it!

You’ll Learn:

0:29 Introduction

3:36 Welcoming Yolanda Williams to the Podcast

4:13 Yolanda’s Journey to Parenting Decolonized

9:09 Reflections on Shifts Post- George Floyd’s Murder

12:47 The Shift from Gentle Parenting to Conscious Parenting

15:48 The Challenge of White Activism Fatigue

20:04 Urgency for While Parent Coaches to Address Race

23:18 Addressing Difficult Conversations on Police Brutality

23:55 The Essential Conversations

27:33 Revisiting Conscious Parenting

31:25 The True COnscious Parenting Approach

38:04 Embracing Freedom Through Feeling

40:10 From Surviving to Thriving

42:56 The Hardest Job with No Vacation

45:35 Making Real Systemic Changes

Connect with Yolanda:

https://www.instagram.com/prntgdcolonized/

https://parentingdecolonized.com

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Hey, friends and podcast listeners! Welcome back to another episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast. I'm so excited to be here with you today.

If you've been listening for a while, we don't just discuss parenting here. As I always say, we wear a lot of hats—we're people, partners, professionals, and so much more. That's why I love exploring various topics on the pod.

This week, I'm particularly thrilled to introduce someone truly inspirational: my friend, colleague, mentor, and teacher, Kristi Rible. Kristi is the founder and CEO of The Human Group and is dedicated to humanizing the workplace by preparing leaders for a future that demands flexibility, empathy, trust, connection, and psychological safety. She champions a diverse, equitable, and inclusive representation of our collective humanity.

Kristi's international leadership experience spans over 25 years, covering technology and consumer products in public and startup ventures across the US, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. She is a fierce advocate for the advancement of women, which is how I met her through her Stanford course, "Motherhood and Work." She teaches an incredible class once a year, and it's open to continuing ed students. It is conducted remotely so that you can join from anywhere.

Kristi holds an impressive array of credentials, including an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird and Arizona State University, a BA in African Studies and Classical Archaeology from Franklin and Marshall College, and Executive Certifications in Organizational Gender Balance from INSEAD, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell, Executive Coaching from UC Berkeley, and the Fair Play Method.

In today's conversation, Kristi and I dive into the power of language, the modern movements and setbacks affecting parents, mothers, and women in particular, and so much more. I'm super excited to share this enlightening discussion with you.

So, without further ado, let's dive into my conversation with Kristi Rible.

Connect with Kristi

https://www.thehuumangroup.com

https://www.kristirible.com

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Parenting in public can be HARD. Rachael Fritz, founder of Parenting on Mars, joins me and we discuss parenting in public spaces. Rachael, a mom of three and a former preschool teacher, brings her wealth of knowledge to the table, sharing practical tips and heartfelt advice for handling challenging parenting moments outside the home.

In This Episode:

• Maintaining Boundaries in Public: Rachael discusses the importance of sticking to your parenting values, even when others are watching. She shares strategies for being prepared and setting clear expectations with your kids.

• Generational Patterns and Triggers: We dive into the impact of our own upbringing on our parenting style. Rachael provides insight on recognizing and addressing these influences to become more mindful parents.

• Parenting Out Loud: Learn about the concept of parenting out loud, where open discussions with your children about decisions and actions can foster transparency and accountability.

• Dealing with Judgment: Rachael offers advice on handling criticism from family members and partners, emphasizing the need to stay true to your values rather than conforming to societal pressures.

Rachael’s candid insights and practical advice will leave you feeling empowered and ready to tackle parenting challenges with confidence.

Connect with Rachael:

• Website: Parenting on Mars

• Instagram: @ParentingOnMars

Join the Conversation:

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Today, I want to chat about something that might not be the picture-perfect family life we often imagine: divorce. We all envision a loving, committed partnership raising happy kids, but for many, that’s not the reality.

If you’re in a relationship that’s run its course or has turned negative, you might be wondering if staying for the kids is the right choice or how to move forward. I recently spoke with Kim Korven, who’s been through it all – a retired lawyer and judge, mom, divorcee, and judo coach. Kim’s approach to divorce is different. She doesn’t treat it as just a legal issue. Instead, she helps parents see themselves as the CEOs of their families, using divorce as a tool to improve relationships and help everyone thrive, even in tough situations like dealing with coercive control, narcissism, or mental health challenges.

We talked about:

• Kim’s own divorce journey and how she kept her kids' well-being front and center.
• The real impact of divorce on kids and how to create a healthy environment for them, even if it means ending a bad relationship.
• Tips for communicating with a partner who might not be on the same page.
• Making choices that honor everyone’s well-being. Divorce isn’t ideal, but sometimes it’s necessary.

Divorce isn’t ideal, but sometimes it’s necessary. Our conversation with Kim is packed with insights on how to navigate this tough time with your kids’ best interests at heart and maintain healthy communication. Even if divorce isn’t on your horizon, there’s a lot here about relationships and communication that can benefit anyone.

If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with anyone who might need Kim’s wisdom. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Until next time, stay heartful and intentional in your parenting and relationships.

Cheers,

Christy

Links & Resources Mentioned in this episode:

Kim Korven’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHQSHzsPT9S2AzOC8EIaRA

Flow Chart for Amicable Divorce: https://www.kimkorven.com/free-gift

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