Parenting With Understanding™ Podcast

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In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier explains how the childhood wound of injustice can shape parenting patterns and trigger reactivity. She describes how growing up in rigid, high-pressure environments can lead parents to become overly rule-oriented, inflexible, and reactive when their children struggle to meet expectations. Marcela shares how this wound aff...

In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier explores the childhood wound of humiliation and how shame-based experiences from childhood can quietly shape the way parents react to their children today. She explains how this wound is created, how it shows up in parenting through embarrassment, harsh correction, and defensiveness, and how parents can begin changing the...

In this episode, Marcela Collier explores the childhood wound of humiliation and how it silently shapes your parenting reactions. She explains how shame, embarrassment, and defensiveness often stem from old wounds — and how awareness and new skills can help you stop passing it on to your children. DM “peace 25” on Instagram to access the free class and learn how to become a secure parent.

In this episode, Marcela Collier introduces the B-E-A-C-E process, a practical framework to help parents calm triggers and manage their children’s emotional responses in a respectful way. Whether you're dealing with reactions during tantrums or stressors caused by trauma, these tools are essential for fostering emotional regulation and security. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in an...

In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses how to calm children's big emotions without resorting to yelling or punishment. She introduces the concept of behavior levels, explaining how understanding these can help prevent meltdowns. Marcela emphasizes the importance of recognizing early signs of anxiety and defensiveness in children and offers practical...

In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier interviews Marco Hansell, a client who transformed his parenting approach from reactive to secure. They discuss the challenges Marco faced, including feeling disconnected from his son and struggling with co-parenting dynamics. Through HIC Parenting, Marco learned emotional regulation, mind sight, and positive discipline,...

In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the importance of repairing relationships with children after moments of reactivity, such as yelling. She emphasizes that meaningful repair can prevent damage to the parent-child relationship and enhance children's self-esteem. Marcela shares insights on how to repair from a place of self-compassion rather than...

Marcela Collier shares tools for instant calm in parenting, focusing on understanding reactivity as an inner world issue. She introduces the Anchor method, emphasizing body awareness, naming emotions, and connecting to sensory tools. The episode highlights the importance of nervous system regulation and offers practical steps for parents to regain calm and presence. If you’re ready to stop yelling...

In this episode, Marcela Collier, head coach of HIC Parenting Education Agency and host of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, explores the root causes of parental yelling and reactivity. She discusses the "fire alarm" and "pressure cooker" reactive cycles, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's relationship with anger. Marcela introduces a four-step system to break free from reac...

In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the challenges and paths to becoming a secure, emotionally regulated parent. She emphasizes that every stage of parenting is difficult and requires choosing the hard path of developing emotional regulation, mindset, and positive discipline skills. Marcela shares a story of a single mom who transformed her parent...

In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the importance of letting go of control in parenting and embracing trust. She shares insights from Dr. Delany, a psychologist and relationship coach, on how trust can lead to a more peaceful parenting experience. Marcela emphasizes the need to trust in our training, our children, their process, and their choices...

In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the transformative power of choosing healing in parenting. She shares personal stories and insights on how unresolved childhood trauma can affect parenting styles and emphasizes the importance of awareness, emotional regulation, and seeking support. Marcela introduces a simple system to help parents break away f...