Authentic Parenting

In this episode I'm talking to Lori Petro the founder of TEACH Through Love. Are you a conscious communicator? Do you often wonder what to say to your kids? Lori has created Conscious Communication cards to help parents become better, more effective communicators. These "communication flash cards" help us transform the way we speak to our kids by turning our punitive and reactive language into compassionate communication which builds skills, relieves stress, and strengthens our relationships. The hardest thing to do when you're facing a toddler tantrum, dysregulated kid, or a defiant teen is to stay calm and respectful. The cards not only help us curb negative behavior and influence our relationship for the better - they also provide a strong foundation of emotional intelligence which allows kids to flourish into thoughtful, caring, and responsible adults. The cards show you how to restore your influence, reclaim your peace, and create healthy, intimate relationships with your kids. Finally - you can make requests that get HEARD. There are 45 cards in each deck divided into three color-coded areas of challenge which help us target the root causes of conflict and address what's really going on behind the behavior. Here is the link to the Kickstarter page. http://kck.st/2uyOTFb Become a supporter. Thank you! Resources and links: Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions,webinars and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW.

Our past has has an impact on how we live our lives in the present but... we don't have to be defined by our past. We have a choice. Are you ready to claim your power within, find joy, meaning and live your purpose? Break free from your patterns and start living from your truth. What's holding you back? What limiting beliefs do you have from your past that stifle your growth? Quote from this episode: "The energy that we hold on to from our pain, from our earliest years is almost like a perspiration that we give off to the world." Also... -The greatest gift you can give your children is self empowerment -Let them take responsibility for themselves and their problems -Are you able to create and protect safe boundaries? Do you take responsibility for other people's problems? How does your past imprinting shows up in your day to day life and are you able to recognize your unhealthy patterns? An empowering practice that will transform your life and relationships called STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN. Cynthia walks us through this step by step powerful tool. How you can overcome your old patterns and break free from them so you can live with more ease and joy. -stop and observe what you are feeling -look at the situation, evaluate and reframe if I created I can un-create because it's all in my thoughts -listen to your heart -then ask yourself how do you want to feel. You have a choice. Own your power. Do not give your power away. Find your power within. Because you are powerful beyond measure. About Cynthia Mazzaferro Cynthia is a transformational speaker in the field of self-development and personal responsibility. She is also a renowned vibrational, intuitive energy practitioner, and Reiki Master and coaches individuals who want to make changes, heal within, and achieve their goals and awaken their passions. She teaches, writes and holds workshops and trainings featuring the Power Within, Intuition, Energy Healing and Powerful Beyond Measure programs. Cynthia's web site. http://www.cynthiamazzaferro.com/ The book: Powerful Beyond Measure https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Beyond-Measure-Within-Healthy/dp/1683501500/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474988147&sr=8-1&keywords=cynthia+e+mazzaferro Resources and links: Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions,webinars and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on iTunes, give us a star rating and/or write a quick review. Thank you in advance! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authe…d1052399775?mt=2 Like Authentic Parenting-parenting from the heart on Facebook. www.facebook.com/Authentic-Parent…447218465563263/ Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episodes air every Thursday. Subscribe, share and enjoy!

This is our monthly special episode in which I co-host the show with my lovely freind and colleague, fellow parent coach Sarah MacLaughlin. As usual we have 3 segments. Segment One: Examples From Our Homes in which we both share parenting stories of struggles and success. In our second segment-What's Up With You we answer some listener questions. Do you want us to answer your parenting questions in our upcoming shows? Send you questions today. info@authenitcparenting.com leave a voicemail question which we love. We will play your voicemail on air and you will be part of the show! the number to call is 732-763-2576 For today's episode we answer 2 questions. One is a gain a tech related issue. A mom wants to know whether it's OK to create a fictitious birthday or use hers for her underaged daughter to use a specific app. And the second questions is about disagreements in the parenting front, styles, discipline and team work. We take a deep dive into a very important topic: How To Get Your Spouse On The Same Page or as we say in the show-on the same book! Parents always ask us about this. Take a listen and come and share your key takeaways on our private Facebook group. We love hearing from you. JOIN NOW. In our last segment we share our favorite finds of the month: books, podcast, resources etc. Here are the books we have been reading. Anna's's pick: The Body Keeps The Score Sarah's favorite: Inherited Family Trauma Podcasts Anna recommended: The New Parent By The Book Sarah has a great blog for parents. She also reviews parenting books on there. Check it out! Here is the show with the author of Inherited Family Trauma: How To Break The Cycle Mark Wolynn. Part 1.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/it-didnt-start-you-how-inherited-family-trauma-shapes/id1052399775?i=1000381012112&mt=2 Part 2. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-and-healing-of-inherited-family-trauma-part-2/id1052399775?i=1000381297426&mt=2 Sarah's web site: http://sarahmaclaughlin.com/ Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on iTunes, give us a star rating and/or write a quick review. Thank you in advance! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authe…d1052399775?mt=2 Like Authentic Parenting-parenting from the heart on Facebook. www.facebook.com/Authentic-Parent…447218465563263/ Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episodes air every Thursday. Subscribe, share and enjoy!

How Not to Get Triggered By Your Kids Behavior, Lash Out at Them and What to Do Instead Step by Step Our past plays a huge role on how we parent today and that's what this show is all about. So you know that I work with parents. I talk about parenting pretty much always. I read parenting books for my work and professional development AND...I read parenting books in my spare time. I listen to parenting podcast and I thought that I was obsessed with the topic of parenting, until I met Avital, aka the Parenting Junkie. Learn all about my guest here. http://www.theparentingjunkie.com/ Today on the podcast we talk about how people parent in other countries. -how can we raise kids who have a sense of gratitude, appreciation in the age of materialism, consumerism, 1st world 3rd world problems and perspectives. -how people parent in other countries, Israel, Armenia, United Kingdom. What shocked her the most when she first landed in the UnIted States. What did she bring from her upbringing into her parenting. Traditions, customs that she still continues to carry on. Values she brought into her parenting willingly or unwillingly, knowingly or unknowingly, unconsciously, consciously. Listen till the end as Avital shares a very powerful practical, step by step example from her life on how she she keeps her cool and responds mindfully. Also... -the power of growing up in an environment of predicatively and reliability. -on family dinners and why they are important -shabbat -simplicity parenting -mindful parenting Her family's Holocaust story, how her parents grew up. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation and think about the following: What traditions, customs did you grow up with? What did you bring from your parents parenting into your parenting in terms values, traditions and customs? What did you consciously omit or let go? Are we overprotecting our children? Free range parenting Anxiety What are you teaching your children and how are you teaching the lessons that hold significance for you? Resources and links: Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions,webinars and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on iTunes, give us a star rating and/or write a quick review. Thank you in advance! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authe…d1052399775?mt=2 Like Authentic Parenting-parenting from the heart on Facebook. www.facebook.com/Authentic-Parent…447218465563263/ Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episodes air every Thursday. Subscribe, share and enjoy!

Is Full Time Trailer Living The Best Choice For you? If you have listened to my epic episode from last week, the Father's Day Edition then you probably remember one of the dads-Aaron Schiller. Aaron and his family just came back from an amazing 3 month long road trip. They lived for 3 months in a small trailer. In this episode he shares the details of their memorable trip and some important lessons they learned about their family and families across the country. It all started with a dream. And it wasn't his. How did he get on board with his wife to explore an alternative lifestyle and will they consider doing this again for a longer period. About My Guest: Aaron Schiller has over 15 years of experience working with schools and families as an Educator, Counselor and Coach. He is the founder of Aaron Schiller Coaching & Counseling and WiseTech Ed. Aaron is on a mission to help families and schools support young people by creating more connected and supportive communities around them. In 2016 Aaron became a consultant and field trainer for the Yale Center For Emotional Intelligence's Family Team. He spent 3 months in 2017 leading the RULER On The Road tour where he led workshops for teachers and parents at participating RULER schools across the country. When not on the road, Aaron lives with his wife and two daughters in Mill Valley, California Aaron's web site: http://coachschiller.com/ Check Out their road trip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artpantry/ Resources and links: Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions,webinars and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on iTunes, give us a star rating and/or write a quick review. Thank you in advance! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authe…d1052399775?mt=2 Like Authentic Parenting-parenting from the heart on Facebook. www.facebook.com/Authentic-Parent…447218465563263/ Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episodes air every Thursday. Subscribe, share and enjoy!

This is the Father's Day edition of Authentic Moments! I sat down with 10 amazing dads from around the world and asked them very deep questions about fatherhood. Their honest, wise, insightful answers surprised me. We talked about empathy, emotions, self discovery, self development, self care and so much more. Were those fathers ready for fatherhood? How has fatherhood change them? What are some powerful lessons they have learned along the way? What do they think about self care for dads and do they have regular self care practices or are they running on empty like moms? How are they enjoying fatherhood today? What do they wish they had for father's day? First Father's Day. What are their memories? And some things they say just will melt your heart... Also... -Not knowing is ok. You don't have to be omnipotent -you can unschool your kids and travel with your family all over Europe -Why we shouldn't be afraid of boredom and how important it is to have free time and space to reflect -The importance of unconditional love -Complete new definition of manhood -Take off the mask, be authentic and real -Why you should stay focused on your partnership -Alternative lifestyle and dreams. Do you support your wife in her dreams? 3 month long road trip in a trailer, yes please! -You can learn from your children -Take your time and play -Did we mention play? -Why dads don't need gifts for father's day While I listened to their stories, reflections, memories and thoughts, I noticed themes emerge. I wonder if you, the listener, noticed them too. Let's talk about that in the private group I host for conscious moms and dads on Facebook. JOIN NOW! Meet the dads and connect with them: Andy Smithson http://truparenting.net/ Torstein Klaus https://dadstalkcommunity.org/ Eric Greene http://www.1awesomedad.com/ Joseph Becker https://www.annabelleandaiden.com/ Chris Read https://canadiandad.com/ Greg Narain https://medium.com/letters-to-solomon Aaron Schiller http://coachschiller.com/ Fasial Hameed Khattak http://theleadersmith.com/ Vivek Patel http://www.meaningfulideas.com/ Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on iTunes, give us a star rating and/or write a quick review. Thank you in advance! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authe…d1052399775?mt=2 Like Authentic Parenting-parenting from the heart on Facebook. www.facebook.com/Authentic-Parent…447218465563263/ Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episodes air every Thursday. Subscribe, share and enjoy! Happy Father's Day to all you father's out there! Enjoy your day!

Do you ever dream of a deceased one? Are your dreams negative or positive? Guest, Joshua Black is investigating grief dreams in his PhD program. He shares his personal story, talks about his dreams and surprising discoveries from his research. Also: -what are Grief Dreams -what lose can teach you -unexpected death of our parents -why some people see dreams and some don't -comforting, negative and positive dreams-what's their meaning His Web site:www.griefdreams.ca Resources and links: Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions,webinars and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on iTunes, give us a star rating and/or write a quick review. Thank you in advance! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authe…d1052399775?mt=2 Like Authentic Parenting-parenting from the heart on Facebook. www.facebook.com/Authentic-Parent…447218465563263/ Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episodes air every Thursday. Subscribe, share and enjoy!

Why Kids Misbehave, How to Handle a Tricky Tech Issue and Ways to Deal with Nosy People Anna's Example from Her Home for this month is related to her daughter's birthday party. Takeaways from the story: -let kids solve their own problems -trust that they can -let them take ownership of the situation TIP: Keep your guest list small and you will have less overwhelm and headache. Sarah's story is all about kids not listening? Can you relate? -what to do when children act unreasonable, distract themselves before bedtime argue and not listen Key Takeaways: The undesired behavior usually is a sign that something is brewing inside. Stay open, be a detective and interpret their behavior. There is always a reason underneath their difficult, off track behavior. Why do we catch up afterwards? Listener Questions: How to handle a tricky screen/tech related issue. Is your child texting at odd hours at night? Why talking to another parent about their child's undesired behavior might be a responsible thing How to talk to other parents about their kids undesirable behaviors? -why children play alone and why it's normal -shyness, what to do -how to handle other people who have a lot to say about your parenting, nosy relatives particularly -embrace your child's temperament, you don't need to explain her behavior to others -you don't have to parent to please others -stay connected to your values and listen to your inner voice. Do you have parenting questions? Do you want us to answer them on the podcast? We love getting your questions. Leave a voicemail questions: 732-763-2576 email: info@authenticparenting.com BOOKS we read and recommend this month: Shame Proof Parenting Hardwiring Happiness Sleepless Nights and Kisses For Breakfast: Reflections on Fatherhood Motherhood Evolution Powerful Beyond Measure Sarah and Anna are authors too! Get their books. Sarah's book: What Not To Say Anna's book: 15 Keys To Effective Communication Resources and links: Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions,webinars and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on iTunes, give us a star rating and/or write a quick review. Thank you in advance! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authe…d1052399775?mt=2 Like Authentic Parenting-parenting from the heart on Facebook. www.facebook.com/Authentic-Parent…447218465563263/ Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episodes air every Thursday. Subscribe, share and enjoy!

Returning guest, Ella Seewald, my 9 year old daughter interviews me for my birthday. From favorite books and color to how to climb a mountain and how I came to America....tune in as I share things I never even told her. MAY I ASK YOU A FAVOR? Please -subscribe to Authentic Moments on iTunes -rate/write a review -SHARE, SHARE, SHARE. That would be your gift to me!!! Resources and links: Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions,webinars and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1657717101107047/ Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on iTunes, give us a star rating and/or write a quick review. Thank you in advance! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authe…d1052399775?mt=2 Like Authentic Parenting-parenting from the heart on Facebook. www.facebook.com/Authentic-Parent…447218465563263/ Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episodes air every Thursday. Subscribe, share and enjoy!