[Episode 22] The Superpower Every Parent Has (And How to Use It for Good)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link There’s a superpower every parent has, whether you want it or not. (Though sometimes, it can feel more like kryptonite!) Tune into this episode to find out…✔︎ What it is✔︎ Why it’s so powerful✔︎ How to use it without being manipulative✔︎ 3 specific ways to harness it for your and your […]
[BONUS] Less Snapping, More Snuggling: Why Parents Lose It, and How to Finally Break the Cycle (Webinar replay)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link This bonus episode is a replay of my webinar, “Less Snapping, More Snuggling: Why Parents “Lose It”…and How to Finally Break the Cycle (For single parents (and anyone who needs one)).” 👉 To watch the video of the replay, go to: parentingwithconnection.com/webinar In this special training, you’ll hear: ✔︎ A common […]
[Episode 20] From Survival Mode to Steadier Ground after High-Conflict Divorce: Sara’s Story
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link What happens when you know how you want to handle your kids’ big feelings and behaviors, but your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight? In this episode, I’m joined by my client Sara, whose high-conflict divorce and custody battle left her struggling with the emotional and physical demands of life as […]
[Episode 19] When “traditional” parenting advice and school strategies backfire
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link What do you do when “traditional” parenting and school strategies make things worse, and you’re not sure what to do instead? In this episode, I talk with Eric, dad to an awesome kiddo with multiple forms of neurodivergence, including autism with a PDA profile, about what backfired for his family…and what […]
[Episode 18] When There’s No One to “Tag in”: Snapping, Self-Compassion, and Nonviolent Communication for Solo Parents, with Ali Miller
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link How do you balance your child’s need for connection with your own need for space, especially when there’s no adult to “tag in”? That’s just one of the questions we explore in this conversation with Ali Miller, a Single Mom by Choice and an expert in Nonviolent Communication (NVC). In this […]
[Episode 17] Raised by a Widow: Grief, Resilience, Community, and Connection — with Real-Life “Gilmore Girls” Marisa Corcoran and Mom, Rita Fratto
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link This week’s podcast episode was a treat for me to record, and I hope it’s a treat for you to hear: It’s an interview with one of my biz mentors, the amazing Marisa Corcoran, and her downright delightful mother, Rita Fratto. This is Rita’s podcast debut 🎉! How cool is that? […]
[Episode 16] The First Step to a More Peaceful Home
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link About the episode In the words of Julie Andrews: 🎶 Let’s start at the very beginning. A very good place to start… Tune in to hear my take on the first step to creating a more peaceful home, with less snapping, more snuggling, and the joy and ease you crave. I share […]
[Episode 15] Five Parenting Truths to Remember
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link About the episode In this solo episode, I share five truths I come back to again and again in my parenting and my coaching, especially with single parents who are carrying a lot and quietly wondering if they’re enough. These are the truths I invite you to hold onto as we […]
[Episode 14] Nervous System First Aid: A Gentle Practice with somatic psychotherapist Meg Tobin
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link About the episode This week’s episode is a special gift to help you through the winter holiday season, or any other stressful season of your life. Somatic psychotherapist, and my dear friend, Meg Tobin, LMHC, guides us through a tapping (EFT) tutorial and practice to soothe your nervous system, including modifications and suggestions […]
[Episode 13] 10 Tips for Single-Parenting During the Winter Holidays and Break
Podcast Spotify Youtube Link About the episode Winter break can bring joy, pressure, and a whole lot of overwhelm, especially for single parents. In this episode, I share 10 realistic tips to help you navigate the holiday season with less stress and more connection. I cover why this time of year can feel harder, how […]