Connected Parenting

Connected Parenting

Connected Parenting shares techniques that therapists use to help parents soothe their child as well as enhance the parent-child bond and is based on the understanding that correcting and guiding behavior works best when it is preceded by and linked to empathy. At the heart of this parenting model is the CALM Technique which helps parents accurately attune to children’s affect and experience. These empathic interactions release reward chemicals in the brain that stimulate positive emotions and increase order and balance in the nervous system. Reward chemicals, including natural opiates, endorphins, and a powerful hormone called oxytocin, reduce and inhibit stress hormones and bathe the brain in positive emotions that ripple through every cell in the body. The benefits of empathy and compassion have a strong base in science that cannot be underestimated. Simply put, it is brain food, the emotional nutrition all of us need, perhaps our children most of all. Although many parenting techniques stress the importance of empathy, Connected Parenting will show you how to use it skillfully to repair frayed bonds, deescalate tantrums, contain and correct difficult behaviors and help your child to become more confident and emotionally resilient. We use a collaborative and supportive coaching model and provide inspirational, easy-to-understand techniques grounded in neuroscience and attachment. In the end, your child will be more compliant, more relaxed, and – most importantly – happier. Connected Parenting will bring out the best in you and your child.
Why Dad's Calm Changes Everything | CP240
Connected ParentingFebruary 13, 20260:13:2118.35 MB

Why Dad's Calm Changes Everything | CP240

To the loyal dads who listen regularly, thank you. Your presence here matters more than you know. And to the moms quietly cueing up a three-minute clip to share in the kitchen or on a car ride, this one is for you too.I want to say this clearly: fathers matter. Not as backup parents. Not as helpers....

[REPLAY] 20 Seconds of Courage | CP242
Connected ParentingFebruary 06, 20260:12:3217.22 MB

[REPLAY] 20 Seconds of Courage | CP242

Every child faces challenges when it comes to stepping outside their comfort zone—whether it's trying a new food, petting an unfamiliar dog, or speaking up in class.But what if we could gently guide them to embrace these moments of bravery? Imagine the confidence they could build and the doors that ...

[REPLAY] CALM Technique Refresher | CP241
Connected ParentingJanuary 30, 20260:24:5134.12 MB

[REPLAY] CALM Technique Refresher | CP241

I’ve had many requests from listeners asking for a refresher on the CALM Technique, and while I often direct people to earlier episodes, I think it’s time to go over it again.In this replay episode, we’ll break down how to use the CALM Technique effectively, especially when dealing with teenage boys...

[REPLAY] Red Light Green Light Technique | CP240
Connected ParentingJanuary 23, 20260:12:3117.2 MB

[REPLAY] Red Light Green Light Technique | CP240

In this episode of Connected Parenting, we dive into a powerful visual and verbal tool that helps kids regulate their behavior and emotions called the "Stoplight Technique" (also known as Red Light, Green Light).As parents, one of our greatest challenges is guiding our kids through big feelings and ...

The Lost Art Of Struggle | CP239
Connected ParentingJanuary 16, 20260:20:1827.88 MB

The Lost Art Of Struggle | CP239

In today’s episode, I explore an important topic in modern parenting: the importance of struggle, and how easily it’s being lost in a world shaped by convenience, technology, and AI. While AI is part of the conversation, this episode goes deeper, focusing on what happens when children no longer get ...