Jennifer Kolari

Connected Parenting

Kids EN ↓ 264 episodes

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, endorp...

Author

Jennifer Kolari

Category

Kids

Podcast website

connectedparenting.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 38 – Stand-Up vs. Lie Down Parenting 08.12.2020

In this episode, Jennifer discusses the difference between parenting 100% in the present and parenting only halfway, and how different parenting styles affect your kids.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 37 – When Nice is…Not So Nice 10.11.2020

In this episode, Jennifer talks about the downside of being nice and how being nice can be toxic. There is a big difference between being nice and being kind.  Discover the difference and learn why being kind is always the better choice.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 36 – The Art of Staying Neutral 03.11.2020

In this episode, Jennifer discusses the art of being neutral, one of the most important pillars in the Connected Parenting method. Although it may  sound simple, it is often the hardest thing to do. People often have different ideas of what being neutral actually means. Jennifer discusses the nuances and delivers practical and meaningful strategies to help you stay neutral and stay calm.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 35 – Halloween… A Scary Time for Parents! 02.11.2020

Halloween can be such a fun time for kids...candy, costumes and decorations! However, for many of our kids Halloween can mean anxiety and behavioural issues! This can make it a scary time for parents! In this episode Jennifer shares how to combat the halloween fears and the bedtime scares, and keep you and your kids CALM this Halloween!

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 35 – Halloween… A Scary Time for Parents! 23.10.2020

Halloween can be such a fun time for kids...candy, costumes and decorations! However, for many of our kids Halloween can mean anxiety and behavioural issues! This can make it a scary time for parents! In this episode Jennifer shares how to combat the halloween fears and the bedtime scares, and keep you and your kids CALM this Halloween!

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 34 – What a Shame about Shame! 20.10.2020

Healthy shame vs. toxic shame and how to know the difference. In this episode, Jennifer will help you understand the difference between these two types of shame and she will show you how to help your children understand it too.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 33 – Healthy Adversity 06.10.2020

In this episode,  Jennifer talks about how important it is to let kids experience healthy adversity. Challenges, mistakes, and failures are critical to learning, good mental health, and emotional resilience. Learn how to help your children benefit from life’s contrasts and bumps and how to stay calm while you do.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 32 – Let’s Talk… Back to School. 25.09.2020

In this Episode, Jennifer talks Back to School again, this time with special Guest Natalie Syrmopoulos from Evolving with Natalie. Jennifer and Natalie are both parents and they discuss the unique challenges that parents face this school year.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 31 – Anxiety…we are all feeling it. Video 13.09.2020

Anxiety is so miserable but it is also manageable. In this episode Jennifer shares essential tips for calming your own fear and anxiety as well as how to model this for your children. Learn how to control anxiety, so it doesn’t control you.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 30 – Back to School 2020! Video 03.09.2020

This year it's back to school like no other year! Jennifer helps you to navigate a start to school in unprecedented times.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 29 – The Father Effect 23.06.2020

Kids do better with strong loving fathers and when fathers use the Connected Parenting method it kicks it up a notch! This episode explores the unique dynamics of fatherhood and how to understand and work with the dynamics of both hard and soft parenting.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 28 – Mealtime Battles and Food Fights 05.06.2020

Take the fight out of food! In this episode Jennifer Helps  parents deal with picky eating and power struggles at the dinner table.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 27 – One Parent’s Journey With Connected Parenting 06.05.2020

Jennifer has a great conversation with Lynda Gourianov a connected parent with a feisty gladiator child. Lynda shares her journey through the ups and downs and way-ups of Connected Parenting.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 26 – Quaranteenagers 08.04.2020

In this episode, Jennifer helps parents understand what teens are going through and how the current state of the world is affecting them. Learn how to help teens during these unprecedented times.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 25 – Therapeutic Story Telling 02.04.2020

In this episode, Jennifer describes a wonderful activity to do with your kids - interactive storytelling. It is a great way to connect with your children, release oxytocin and adrenaline, and work out what may bother them using adventure and imagination. Jennifer recorded this prior to parks being closed in many cities, so keep in mind this will work in your backyard and on a neighborhood walk.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 24 – When Parents Fight 17.03.2020

These are stressful times. Families will be together a lot over the next little while and tension will be running high. It can be a time of coming together and remembering what’s important or it can be a time of arguing and fighting. This episode starts with us... and how to fight, or better yet, not fight in front of the kids.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 23 – The Truth About Ranting 20.02.2020

Ranting: It might feel good in the moment, but venting and ranting may be doing more harm than good.

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 22 – The Power of Loving Play 15.01.2020

Jennifer shares some creative and playful ideas that strengthen the parent-child bond and build emotional resilience. Don't forget to visit our Connected Parenting Youtube Channel! Check it out! Like us and Subscribe!

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 21 – When Siblings Fight 31.12.2019

Jennifer helps parents understand why siblings fight, why it is normal and what to do about it. Don't forget to visit our Connected Parenting Youtube Channel! Check it out! Like us and Subscribe!

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 20 – The Holiday Season 11.12.2019

Tis the season to have tantrums... Jennifer prepares you for all highs and lows that come with the holiday season and how to help your kids handle them. Don't forget to visit our Connected Parenting Youtube Channel! Check it out! Like us and Subscribe!

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 19 – Is your child Gifted? 24.11.2019

Being gifted is not always a gift. This episode explores the highly complicated emotional needs of the gifted child. Don't forget to visit our Connected Parenting Youtube Channel! Check it out! Like us and Subscribe!

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 18 – You’re NOT the worst MOM in the World 10.11.2019

Mom’s are so hard on themselves!! This episode explores how important it is so be kind to yourself, how to forgive yourself and why you are not alone. Don't forget to visit our Connected Parenting Youtube Channel! Check it out! Like us and Subscribe!

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 17 – Halloween can be scary 30.10.2019

Jennifer shares insight on how to have a successful Halloween experience with your children. Don't forget to visit our Connected Parenting Youtube Channel! Check it out! Like us and Subscribe!

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 16 – Vaping!? Not my kid 03.10.2019

This episode covers everything you need to know about vaping and how to talk to your teen about it. Don't forget to visit our Connected Parenting Youtube Channel! Check it out! Like us and Subscribe!

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 15 – The Opposite of Addiction is Connection! 18.09.2019

This episode explores how parental connection can heal, protect and build resilience in your child. Don't forget to visit our Connected Parenting Youtube Channel! Check it out! Like us and Subscribe!

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