Parenting Through Connection with Megan

One of the most common decisions parents face is whether to sign their child up for yet another program, sport, or activity. It can feel like saying “yes” is the only way to be a good parent but what if the pressure to do it all is actually hurting our kids and disconnecting our families? In this episode of Parenting Through Connection , we’re talking about the hidden costs of overscheduling and h...

Welcome back to Parenting Through Connection ! In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest parenting challenges—setting boundaries and dealing with the tidal wave of emotions that often follow. We’ll explore how your attachment style influences the way you hold, or avoid, limits and how you can stay grounded even when your child is falling apart. Here’s what we explore in this episode...

Trigger Warning: In honour of Maternal Mental Health Month, I’m opening up about one of the hardest chapters of my life—my postpartum experience. This episode isn’t full of tips or how-tos. It’s the real story of how I went from feeling prepared and confident, to completely lost. I want to offer a gentle heads-up that this episode includes discussion of postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, and feelin...

Have you ever worried that you’re not doing enough to build a strong bond with your child? In today’s episode of Parenting Through Connection , we’re diving into one of the most foundational and misunderstood topics in parenting: attachment. Together, we learn what attachment really is and explore how it’s not about getting it right all the time, but about showing up with presence, compassion, and...

One of the most common struggles I hear from parents (and have faced myself!) is getting kids to actually listen. Instead of pushing for louder voices or stricter rules, let’s flip the script. Today on Parenting Through Connection, we’re getting into the reasons why kids really tune us out, and what we can do to change it. If you’re ready for fewer battles and more connection, keep listening!  Wha...

Have you ever found yourself reacting to your child in a way that surprises you? Maybe you set out to be patient and understanding, but stress, exhaustion, or frustration pulls you into habits you swore you'd never repeat. Why does this happen? More importantly, how can we shift these patterns to become the parents we truly want to be? In this episode, we’re diving deep into parenting styles,...

Parenting is filled with moments of joy, connection, and deep love—but it also comes with frustration, overwhelm, and, for many of us, the guilt of losing our temper. In this episode, I open up about one of the most common yet rarely discussed struggles in parenting: yelling. We explore why it happens, how our nervous system plays a role, and most importantly, how we can begin to shift this respon...

Have you ever felt like there’s an unspoken rule about what it means to be a "good" parent? I’ve been there. And let me tell you, it’s exhausting. The idea that a “good mom” is someone who is always selfless, always on, and always happy is one of the reasons why so many of us struggle with guilt, burnout, and frustration. This pressure is called “intensive mothering” and in today’s episo...

Welcome to this first glimpse at this podcast Parenting Through Connection with Megan! In this short introduction episode, I’ll share about my unique journey into parenting and how it began with fostering.  As not only a foster parent, but biological and adoptive mom, these different versions of motherhood kickstarted a new outlook on parenting and struggles I had never quite faced before. I’ll ta...

Welcome to the first official episode of the Parenting Through Connection podcast with Megan!  To kick things off as a foundation, we’ll be talking about why the traditional “authoritative” way of parenting doesn’t work anymore, especially with our children today. I’ll provide you with a fresh perspective on how you can make changes to not only improve your parenting, but your relationships with y...