Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids

In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, we explore empathy and resilience in parenting through health challenges. Jonathan Stewart , a community leader and amazing dad, opens up about raising three kids while living with chronic illness. After listening, you’ll discover: How chronic illness can affect both parenting and mental health. Gentle discipline and calm parenting tip...

Have you ever noticed how stress can pull you toward the fridge instead of toward something that actually restores your energy? In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, I’m joined by Meredith Ries , a therapist and emotional eating coach, to explore why emotional eating is so common among parents. Together, we unpack the emotions behind stress eating and highlight how bringin...

Does your child’s whining leave you drained and unsure how to respond? Maybe you’ve even wished for a guide on parenting without yelling—something that makes communication easier and calmer. In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, I’ll walk you through 2️⃣ powerful yet simple tools that bring more peace to your home . These calm parenting tips will help you foster emotional...

Join us for the third part of our insightful interview with Jane Nelsen , the well-known author of Positive Discipline . Jane shares more wisdom on practical strategies to parent with both kindness and firmness, showing how calm parenting tips can make family life feel more connected. In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, we talk about how Positive Discipline can shift the...

Are you ready to rethink consequences, punishment, and time outs? In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, we explore the transformational power of Positive Discipline with our guest, author, and parenting expert Jane Nelsen. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: 🌟 Why it’s important to move away from punishments and even some consequences 🌟 How to use “Positive Ti...

Struggling to find the right way to guide your kids? Join us for an inspiring conversation with parenting expert Jane Nelsen as we uncover the secrets of positive discipline! ✨ She’ll share gentle guidance on finding the balance between kind and firm parenting, and why parenting without yelling creates deeper connection and cooperation. Over the next three weeks, Jane will walk us through her mos...

Have you ever had a less-than-wonderful Mother’s Day? Maybe you’re already looking ahead to this year with a bit of dread, worried you’ll once again be: Taking care of everyone else (your MIL, helping your kids make cards, managing the day), Feeling overlooked, or Walking away under-appreciated instead of truly celebrated. ❤️ This week's episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick,...

🎙️ Are you feeling stuck in parenting challenges lately? Maybe it feels like no matter what you try, your kids just don’t listen—or you end up repeating yourself until you’re exhausted. In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, we’ll explore how to break free from that cycle and discover sustainable parenting solutions that actually work. You’ll learn the “wrong P word” that k...

Are you tired of power struggles with your spouse over who’s being “too soft” or “too strict”? Do you find your kids getting caught in the crossfire of battling parenting styles? You’re not alone—and what you’re really craving is more: ✔ partnership ✔ teamwork ✔ having each other’s backs. In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, I share two powerful questions that can shift y...

Are your kids glued to their screens? Do you feel like you’re often in a debate over whether they can watch “ONE more show” or play a video game “JUST a few more minutes” ? I know this struggle well, and in this episode, I’ll walk you through how to set technology boundaries with confidence—without power struggles, yelling, or constant reminders. These positive parenting strategies will give you s...

This week’s podcast episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick is all about kids ages 2–4, with my top tips for navigating the wonderful (and sometimes wild) world of “threenagers .” At this stage, little ones are bursting with curiosity and playfulness —while also showing a strong desire for power and control . That’s why I’m sharing my favorite positive parenting strategies that make...

Are you struggling to balance everything on your to-do list while also taking care of your kids? You’re not alone. So many parents put themselves last, especially when the focus is on raising confident kids and keeping up with family demands. But here’s the truth: caring for yourself is part of calm, confident parenting. In this episode, I’m joined by Marie Kueny , founder of Goddess of Light Retr...

Are your mealtimes feeling more like a circus act than a family dinner? Do your kids keep getting up, running off, or driving each other nuts while you’re just trying to enjoy a bite after a long day? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to rely on yelling or power struggles to turn things around. In this episode, you’ll get calm parenting tips and positive parenting strategies that will help you b...

Did Spring Break sneak up on you? And now you’re thinking, “Eek! I’m so not prepared for this!” (Same here 🤣). Or maybe you’ve had weeks of anxiety, wondering: “Is this going to be a week of constant battles, meltdowns, and power struggles?” I get it—I had some of those worries too. That’s why I sat down to make a simple plan. Whether you’re heading out on a family getaway or staying home for a l...

Is bedtime turning into a nightly battle in your home? So many parents wonder how to get kids to listen when it’s time to wind down and go to sleep. In this week’s episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick,, I’m joined by Myra Hartzheim from the Curious Sleep Group, and together we explore how calm confident parenting can transform bedtime into a more peaceful routine. BY THE TIME YOU’...

Are you frustrated with constantly managing sibling fights and competition? Do you ever find yourself saying, “Why can’t you just be NICE to each other?!” or “Why is everything a battle?!” You’re not alone—about half of the families I work with share this same struggle. And here’s the thing: sometimes, without realizing it, parents accidentally add more fuel to the fire—even with the best intentio...

Have you ever heard your child say, “You’re mean. I don’t like you!”—or call a friend or sibling mean—just because they didn’t get what they wanted? It stings, and it can leave you questioning yourself as a parent. I understand—I’ve been there too. Often, we end up in long lectures about how that kind of language “isn’t nice.” But that approach focuses only on what not to do, without showing kids...

🔥❤️ We spend a lot of time talking about communication and tools for positive parenting strategies—like how to get kids to listen or using gentle discipline instead of yelling. But what about how to keep the ROMANCE alive while doing all of that parenting work? I truly believe (and so does relationship expert and coach @lindleygentile ) that even in the busiest, most demanding years of parenting,...

Feeling drained by all the responsibilities on your shoulders? Do you ever feel like so many people constantly need you—and your kids just won’t listen when you ask them to do something? You’re not alone, friend. Whether you’re rocking the stay-at-home parent life or managing the working mom juggle, this episode will give you calm parenting tips that actually work, even on your most exhausting day...

Today's episode is a little different. Instead of hearing parenting advice from another expert, you'll hear directly from an 18-year-old about what helped her feel close to her parents growing up. I'm sitting down with my niece, Isabel Minor, who's getting ready to head off to college. I wanted to hear her perspective on what helped her feel heard, respected, and supported, wha...

Do you ever find yourself thinking, Why isn't this working? You stay calm, explain your reasoning, and offer logical solutions, but your child still seems stuck in big emotions. If your child is neurodivergent, there's a good reason for that. In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting podcast with Flora McCormick , I'll share why explaining and reasoning often fall flat when a chi...

Have you ever watched your child hit, tease, grab a toy, or say something hurtful and wondered, Why would they do that? Those moments can leave you feeling frustrated, embarrassed, or unsure how to respond. In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting podcast with Flora McCormick , I'm sharing a different way to look at these behaviors. Instead of relying on labels or long lectures, we'l...

Have you ever wondered if you're doing enough for your kids? Whether you feel guilty about working, setting boundaries, or simply taking a little time for yourself, this episode is for you. Today, I'm sharing three simple mindset shifts that can help you let go of mom guilt and embrace a more calm parenting approach. We'll talk about why quality matters more than quantity, how Posit...

Do you ever feel like everyone else has figured out how to balance parenting, work, relationships, and everything else... except YOU? If you've been putting pressure on yourself to "do it all," this episode is for you. In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting podcast with Flora McCormick, I'm sharing a different way to think about balance that has helped me let go of guilt...

Have you ever felt like your biggest goal as a parent is simply to survive the day?🤷‍♀️ Friend, if that's where you are, I see you. In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting podcast with Flora McCormick , I want to share three simple shifts that have helped me think differently about happiness in parenting. These aren't about pretending every moment is joyful. They're about find...