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Quick Tips to Renew Your Parenting
Your go-to podcast for practical parenting support in under 10 minutes
Episodes
67 episodes
The Yelling Cycle (and how to break it) -- Episode 66
Yelling doesn’t usually come out of nowhere.It builds.You ask… You repeat… You get frustrated… …and then it happens.And after?The guilt.I’ve had to remind myself—this isn’t about bei...
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Being Firm Without Raising Your Voice -- Episode 65
You don’t have to get louder… to be taken seriously.I’ve had to shift this in my own parenting.Firm doesn’t mean harsh. Calm doesn’t mean permissive.It means clear. Consistent. Steady.
The Importance of Volume -- Episode 64
Yelling might get your child’s attention in the moment…But it often costs you connection in the long run.Let's chat about the importance of volume in parenting.Online Parenting Classes:
Why Kids Interrupt, Argue, and Seek Attention -- Episode 63
If your child is constantly interrupting… arguing… or demanding your attention…it might not be defiance.It might be a need.I’ve had to remind myself of this in my own parenting. When I pause and l...
When Kids Feel Unimportant -- Episode 62
I’ve learned this over and over again, the behaviors that frustrate us most are often our kids asking a deeper question:“Do I matter here?”When kids don’t feel important, they don’t usually say it out loud.They sho...
Helping Kids Feel Important -- Episode 61
I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, every child is asking, “Do I matter here?”In this episode, I’m sharing simple, everyday ways we can help our kids feel important in healthy, grounded ways that build confidence and con...
Relationship is the Strategy -- Episode 60
When parenting feels complicated, it’s easy to start searching for the perfect strategy… the right consequence… the best way to handle behavior.But over the years, I’ve come back to one guiding truth again and again:Relationshi...
Connection is Not Weakness -- Episode 59
Connection is not weakness ... it’s leadership.When our kids feel safe with us, they are far more open to our guidance. Connection builds trust, and trust is what gives our leadership lasting influence.In this week’s episod...
Calm is More Powerful Than Control -- Episode 58
Calm is more powerful than control.When we stay steady, we become the anchor our kids need. We teach regulation instead of fear… and guidance instead of overpowering.In this week’s episode of Quick Tips to Renew Your Pa...
Look for the Barrier, Not the Blame -- Episode 57
Look for the barrier, not the blame.We’ll explore what might be happening in the moment (tired, hungry, overwhelmed)… and in the bigger picture (skill gaps, emotional needs, connection). And we’ll gently look at what might be prev...
Firm Doesn't Have to Mean Harsh -- Episode 56
In this week’s episode of Quick Tips to Renew Your Parenting, we’re talking about how to lead your child with confidence without slipping into harshness — and how to avoid the other extreme of permissiveness.We’ll cover simple shi...
Boundaries and Warmth are Partners -- Episode 55
Boundaries and warmth are not opposites. They’re partners. 💛In this week’s episode of Quick Tips to Renew Your Parenting, we talk about how to hold loving connection and clear limits — so children learn respect without fear and families ...
Sending Them Out With Confidence: Speaking Love Into Our Kids Before School -- Episode 54
Mornings set the emotional tone for everything that follows. Not just for our kids — for us too. And yet, mornings are often where we feel the most pressure. Mornings don’t need to be magical. They just need moments of meaning.<...
Parenting is About Influence, Not Power -- Episode 53
Parenting isn’t about controlling our children. It’s about influencing them. Power may create short-term compliance. But influence creates long-term connection, cooperation, and character.Today we’re talking about why power struggles hap...
The Power of Being a Steady Parent -- Episode 52
Today we’re exploring what it means to be a steady parent, and how we can practice steadiness even when life feels anything but steady.Online Parenting Classes: Renewed ...
Breaking Old Parenting Habits -- Episode 51
This week’s episode of Quick Tips to Renew Your Parenting is about creating new habits with compassion instead of shame and learning how to move forward without getting stuck.Online Parenting Classes:
Solving Problems as a Family -- Episode 50
Your child doesn’t need every problem solved for them. They need to know you’re willing to solve it with them.Online Parenting Classes-- Renewed Ho...
When You're Too Overwhelmed to do Better -- Episode 49
Trying to do more when you’re already exhausted doesn’t lead to growth — it leads to burnout. This week on Quick Tips to Renew Your Parenting, we’re talking about why rest and regulation come before change.<...
Speaking to Our Kids with Respect -- Episode 48
New Episode: Speaking to Our Kids With RespectRespect isn’t something kids have to earn — it’s something they learn by experiencing it. In this week’s episode of Quick Tips to Renew Your Parenting, we’re breaking down...
Setting Family Goals for the New Year -- Episode 47
When families create goals as a team, everyone feels ownership. Everyone feels connected. Everyone moves forward — even if it’s in tiny steps.And if some of those goals fall off for a bit? That’s okay. You can always come back to what ma...
Starting the New Year as a United Family -- Episode 46
A new year always brings fresh energy… but it can also bring pressure. Pressure to reinvent ourselves. Pressure to do things “better” than last year. Pressure to be perfect.But what if we shifted the focus?...
The Gift of Presence: What Kids Really Need At Christmas -- Episode 45
This Christmas, your kids don’t need perfection — they need you. In this week’s episode, we talk about why presence matters more than presents, how to avoid overdoing the season, and simple ways to bring calm, ...
Creating a Calm and Connected Christmas -- Episode 44
The holidays don’t have to be chaotic to be meaningful. This week’s episode is all about creating a calm and connected Christmas — preparing kids for big transitions, protecting your family’s peace, and finding grounding momen...