Laura Newman

Chasing The Connection

Kids EN ↓ 32 episodes

Helping caring parents and professional to find their LEAD in the relationship dance with troubled children and youth, laying the foundations for healing and developmentOur approach is based on developmental science, which puts relationships and emotional well-being at the heart of raising and supporting our children and youth. Our passion is in supporting other parents and professionals to explore the underlying causes of their children’s / students behaviours and mental health challenges, and help the adults to find their 'lead' in that relationship dance, so their child can make changes nat...

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Laura Newman

Episodes

Resourcing ourselves 30.08.2023 18:11

In this episode we are talking about resourcing ourselves through letting go of stuff we want to do and prioritising the connection instead. Join Laura, Mike and Amy for another great conversation, sharing our experiences and insights. For professional support contact Laura at www. ReadySteadyConnect.com

Temper Tantrums 30.08.2023 25:09

Our childrens' behaviour can escalate into a temper tantrum, which is when parenting can get tricky. What is it all about? Where does it come from? What can we do? Join Laura, Mike and Amy as we embark on our conversation into Chasing the Connection with our children in the midst of their temper. For professional support with your child, please contact Laura directly on www. ReadySteadyConnect.com

I'm in a crisis 24.08.2023 16:25

What kind of behaviours are we talking about? What constitutes a crisis? This episode sets the scene for the parenting challenges we are going to address in future episodes. Find out more about the LEAD approach or book a FREE chat with Laura at www. ReadySteadyConnect.com

When Connection Trumps Compliance 24.08.2023 15:01

Relationship is key to parenting using the LEAD approach. So we prioritise connection as the first stage in getting our kids to co-operate with us. It makes family life go much more smoothly. To find out more or to book a FREE chat with Laura, go to www. ReadySteadyConnect.com

Demanding Connection 24.08.2023 19:05

Our children often demand our attention and connection. Did you know that this behaviour comes from the emotion of pusuit? For more information about the LEAD approach contact Laura for a FREE chat at www. ReadySteadyConnect.com

Welcome! Meet your hosts Laura, Mike and Amy 24.08.2023 12:09

Find out what this podcast is all about and why we are passionate about parenting with connection in our hearts and minds. Disclaimers: We are not medical practitioners, so if you have medical concerns about your child you should always seek the advice of a doctor. We are recording in our own homes so sometimes you may hear the delightful sounds of our children as they seek our connection. Looking...

Screaming babies and whining kids 24.08.2023 18:42

The noises and demands from our children can make even the most robust parent crumble. Where is this behaviour coming from and what can we do about it? Here's the link to "Neufeld's Traffic Circle Model of Frustration" https://youtu.be/cLYaQ4WX4xw?feature=shared Join Laura, Mike and Amy for another conversation episode as we share our experiences and look for answers together.