In Search Of More with Eli Nash Reimagining Parenting Through Empathy & Nonviolent Communication w/ Blimie Heller
Feb 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, parenting coach Blimie Heller shares her insights on empathy-based and nonviolent communication methods for nurturing cooperative parenting. She reflects on her strict upbringing and how it shaped her approach, advocating for a collaborative relationship with children. Blimie dives into the struggles of school refusal and the role of empathy in overcoming such challenges. The conversation also touches on the integration of these philosophies into her spiritual journey, emphasizing compassion and deeper connections in both parenting and faith.
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High School Tardiness
- Blimie Heller was frequently late to high school and received detentions as consequences.
- She then skipped detention and refused to write the assigned essay, highlighting the ineffectiveness of the punishments.
Childhood Punishments
- As a child, Blimie Heller disliked being punished and believed talking was more effective.
- She questioned if her perspective would change as an adult.
Parenting Challenges
- As an adult, Blimie Heller initially reverted to punishment with her child.
- Her child's resistance led her to research alternative parenting methods.
