The Peaceful Parenting Podcast

141: From Strict Disciplinarian to Peaceful Parenting Dad and Coach with Kyle Wester

Feb 14, 2024

51:39

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Kyle Wester, a Peaceful Parenting coach and father of three, shares his journey from initially planning to spank his children to advocating for peaceful discipline.

He sheds light on his transformation, prompted by uncovering the psychology of children's behavior and redefining what strength and discipline mean as a father.

We talk about effective ways for dads to communicate with their children, handling anger, and the importance of creating a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow.

We talk about:

6:24 Did he know that he wasn't going to spank? And how his kids were raised
11:43 What to do when one parent wants to peaceful parent and the other isn't on board yet
16:11 Advice that might help dads reach that ‘aha’ moment
21:55 Kyle’s biggest aha moment
27:21 Modeling behavior for your child in how to talk to your partner
31:48 Switching the energy and teaching your kids how you would like them to talk to you
44:29 The relationship development through different stages with your kids
45:41 The underlying fear that drives dads
49:20 Advice to his younger parent self

Kyle Wester, Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, is in full-time private practice having worked with families and children for over 15 years; working with a variety of clientele including children, adolescents, individual adults, and families.

Wester specializes in providing counseling to individuals who have experienced trauma, parenting skills training, and working with children with challenging behaviors including anger, ADHD, opposition, and defiance, and children going through divorce.

Wester received a Master's Degree in Human Relations (MHR) from University of Oklahoma (License number: LPC4892).

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