PG-ish

Erin shares what's on her heart and asks how you are going to lead your family. It's okay to have mixed emotions and wonder where to begin. But just start. Start somewhere and dive in.

John Maxwell advises on the greatest investment you'll ever make. Providing our children with positive and enlightening reading material has the potential to radically influence their mind and put them on a different trajectory.    You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/wL0JESNk05U   The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset (book): https://amzn.to/2ZykHtt   Talent...

Dr. Rick Hanson teaches us how to develop psychological resources to become resilient. He focuses on using positive neuroplasticity to turn passing experiences into durable inner strengths, hardwired into the nervous system. Little by little, when you practice more mindfulness and focus your attention on the good, a little becomes a lot.   You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/3frRUTl-...

Erin shares a few things that have been on her mind. She talks about how silly, short, and fleeting life really is, the power of a friend, and our new, ever changing world.    Email hello@pgishparenting.com to join the next community call on June 6!   Get the PGish Parenting Connection Resource at www.pgishparenting.com   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the conversation! Subscribe,...

Sarah How dives in to the philosophy of the Nurtured Heart Approach that supports intentional interactions that elevate strengths, rather than perceived areas of weaknesses. The words we speak to our kids become the script they live by. What they hear about themselves, positive or negative, they look for and become as they age. So let's give them a narrative that ignites and empowers them to be th...

J. Stuart Albon fills us in on his philosophy around collaborative problem solving and why we as parents need to shift our thinking from 'kids do well if they want to' to 'kids do well if they can.' We can't ask our kids to be flexible and empathetic problem solvers if we're not leading by example.   You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/zuoPZkFcLVs   Changeable: How Collaborative Prob...

Kris Porchaska unravels our inclinations to view our kids as less than equal, and explains how we forfeit a relationship to fulfil a role. How we speak becomes the way they speak, and expect others to speak to them. Let's choose to speak life.   You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/HtAtBBpXhjk   Life Well Spoken: Free Your Inner Voice and Prosper (book):  https://amzn.to/2xNXsjq   Lea...

We need to stay relaxed and understand our kids' unique learning styles and personalities to engage with them in the way their brains are wired to receive direction. Dr. Gabor Mate explains that when we modulate our voice, get at their level, create the safe place, and show compassion, we create learning experiences that help to shape who our kids become.    You can find the full clip here: https:...

Oliver Jeffers walks us through an ode to Earth. This is a story of daily things we take for granted on this beautiful planet of ours. Gather around for story time, because often the obvious things aren't all that obvious.   You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/zpn6MCmoK0g   Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth (book): https://amzn.to/3ddV1pr   Lost and Found (book):  https:/...

Simon Sinek gets to the core of how our jobs may be making us sick, and having a far greater impact on our children in a way we haven't even thought about. In this time of rewriting our lives, and what the future of your job and the workplace may look like, consider this simple question: are you fulfilled?   You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/ENIwAZZw8J0   Together Is Better: A Litt...

How do we negotiate gracefully with our kids to create balance in our homes and help them feel powerful in their role in our family? Shelly Lefkoe shares ways we can give our children a voice, truly listen, and make them feel important.     You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/uNxExByLo0Q   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or...

Erin sits down with her daughters, ages 8 and 6, to chat about their perspectives on the COVID pandemic and how it has affected their lives. They share what they've learned, what they miss, and some advice for us all.   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on Instagram (@ pgishparenting ) or find us at https://www.pgishparent...

Focusing on making a connection, and creating a safe place for communication to be conducive, is key to steering emotions back to neutrality and logic. We can practice this in the good moments to strengthen our neutral muscles for when the storms do come, because they will.   You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/q28IrZq14hk   Connected Parenting: Set Loving Limits and Build Strong Bon...

Listen as Jennifer Kolari walks us through the CALM Technique - Connect, Affect Matching, Listen to Clarify, and Mirroring. If we want our kids to grow into functioning adults with good social skills, a bond of trust with us, and a sense of belonging, then we need to stay neutral and get down on their level to listen, connect with them, and hug it out.   You can find the full clip here: https://yo...

Ashley C. Ford asks us to love and leap towards the life we actually want. If you reimagined your life and the legacy you want to leave behind, are you doing the thing that lights you up? Take the risk and be all in. Don't wait for life to return to normal, create your new normal.   You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/4TSlXI0I2Fs   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the...

Dan Siegel talks about knowing what it looks like to flip your lid, but also recover. Knowing what triggers you, and understanding how you can stay present with your compassion and empathy to build a foundation of your relationship with your child is so important. When they can rely on you to stay calm, you encourage them to flex their own compassion muscle.   You can find the full clip here: http...

Dr. Joe Dispenza explains how information is gathered from our emotions before conception that leaves an imprint on the resulting fetus. Essentially, if you're joyful when you're pregnant, your joy is being imprinted into your DNA. Conversely, if you're stressed and anxious, those emotions are being imprinted to prepare the baby to face the same sort of environment when he or she enters the world....

Erin checks in to see how everyone is doing during this uncertain time. She reminds us that these are unprecedented times and shares that she remains hopeful we'll emerge stronger, more adaptive, and curious. Please reach out to share how you're doing!   Follow chef and dietitian Alicia Connor on Instagram @ quick_delish   Learn more about transformational coach and integrative health practitioner...

By catching ourselves, or our kids, in moments of sass or funkiness, we have the power to break the patterns we've identified with for years. We can create the space to feel the emotions and have our tantrum, but also have a plan in place to get back to feeling good.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/BgL0jbQhvNY   Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon (...

When we empower our kids to make decisions, and we trust them to understand the good or bad consequences, we're creating self responsible humans. When we step out of the learning process, we help to build up their resiliencey and self esteem. We need this now more than ever to help rebuild the foundation of humankind.   You can find the full clip here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qILVRcGNJzE...

Marcus Buckingham says love is space making. As parents, we often want to shield our children from traumatic experiences. There are times and places for that, but we must have faith in our children, which is tied fast to unconditional love and the space to let them try.   You can find the full clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT55O9DRWJ4   We'd love to know what you think and join in on...

We have to recognize the power we have to heal ourselves and to assist in healing the wounds we've inflicted on others. It's going to take us being brave, so that we can lead with courage. It will not be easy, but when we show up and do the work, we can change the world.   You can find the full clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVD8YRgA-ck   Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transfo...

Jack Kornfield gives us a gentle nudge to slow down and think through our actions, our thoughts, and our tone. What would happen if we slowed down and deciphered the best intention in moving forward? Remember, we're all in this together.   You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/PllGY76nZvg   No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are (book): https://amz...

Erin holds an all-staff meeting to check in and share her thoughts and feelings about COVID19 and its effects on us all. Community will get us through this, even if it is just virtually. Be a positive light for you and your family and reach out if you need some support.   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on Instagram (@ p...

Do you like you? It's an important question to ask ourselves to gauge how we're approaching a situation or responding to another individual. Dr. Wayne Dyer reminds us what is really important to teach our kids - that they have a choice.   You can find the full clip here: https://youtu.be/4E8i7PjYShE   What Do You Really Want for Your Children (book): https://amzn.to/3cmwGhL   Learn more about Dr....