The Art of Parenting

Do you know what your anxiety style is? Listen in to find out how to determine it. Parenting keeps us on our toes, and today Amber Trueblood, author of The Unflustered Mom shares how we can flourish as a parent and in life when we discover our particular anxiety style. What We Talked About: How anxiety is not a one size fits all The five anxiety styles; Lover, Fighter, Executive, Visionary and Dyn...

Are you craving a deeper connection with your children? Listen in to learn the important role your mindset plays. *Trigger warning - mention of child abuse* Lorena and I met many years ago and have been exchanging ideas and similar approaches to enhancing parenting ever since. Listen in as she shares her approach to healing our childhood traumas to better parent the children we have been entrusted...

Are you wanting a better understanding of why you or your child react a certain way? Listen in to learn all about your Coping Style. I had never heard of Source Coding until today. My guest Dr. Sam has developed a way of knowing what a parent and child's embedded Coping Style is and how to shift it. It's fascinating and I hope you enjoy learning about it as much as I did. What We Talked About: Wha...

We often enter parenting a bit naive and elated at the idea of becoming a parent. And then it hits us! Parenthood is a massive life change and a massive personal growth journey. Kathleen shares with us today her view on this major life change and how we can improve how we care for parents.  What We Talked About: The massive shock and personal growth parenthood brings on How Finland can be describe...

Are you letting your child help around the house? Listen in to find out why it's important to do so. I'm always on the lookout for quality books to help support children's independence. Sanniyyah has outdone herself with her first two books sharing the importance and beauty of Montessori life skills. Listen in to learn more about how you can support your child's need for independence. Click here f...

Do you take time to celebrate your wins, however big or small they are? Listen in as I celebrate with you today. 100 episodes might not seem like a lot to some but for me, it's an important milestone. I encourage you to always take stock of what you have been doing well. We tend to always notice what's not going well, and today I invite you to celebrate with me. Click here for Show Notes and more...

Depending on the season you're in, have you had to deal with perinatal mood disorders? Listen in to find out what some red flags might be and how to get support. Today I am speaking with Dr. Kat. a psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health. If you're in your reproductive season of life then listen in. What We Talked About: What are some 'red flags' to watch out for during the reproducti...

What personal unpacking have you had to do to accept your child as they are? Listen in to learn from my guest what she has had to unpack to raise her transgender daughter. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What We Talked About: How her daughter revealed her true essence to the world. Parents must go through their own transition as they support their child...

Do you wonder if you will ever stop arguing with your significant other? Listen in to hear some insightful answers. For Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor click HERE This episode dedicated to healthy respectful relationships was recorded on Valentine's Day 2023. Listen in to an insightful conversation about how to nurture our relationships and how to disagree with respect...

How are you dealing with technology for yourself and your children? Listen in to find out what we can do to avoid our children being addicted. If you're anything like me you're also concerned about the effects the digital world is having on our children. My guest and author of "Unwired" today share the same concerns and give us some actionable steps to take. Listen in! What We Talked About: How an...

Are you having a difficult time figuring out your child's sleep needs? Listen in to find a way that just might be what you've been looking for. Kim West, The Sleep Lady shares some important information about helping our youngest humans have healthy sleep habits from the start. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What we talked about: Why she felt the need t...

Are you fearful about the idea of giving birth? Listen in to know you are not alone and what a doula can do to help. I have to admit I'm a baby and birth nerd so when Deb accepted my invitation to be on the podcast I was delighted. If you are expecting or thinking about becoming a parent then have a listen and if you are wondering what doula do this is for you too.  What We Talked About: How she b...

Do you have distraction-free time? Listen in to find out why they are important and how to create them for yourself. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Rachel was instrumental when I started out as a soulpreneur she gave me the confidence to persevere. Today we sat down to discuss her forthcoming book "Soul Shift". I know you'll enjoy this soothing and insp...

Are you tired of feeling like you have to micromanage everything? Listen in to find out why you should not. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Today, Your Parenting Mentor interviews The Parenting Mentor and how she discovered her calling and made good use of her experiences as an anxious parent and why she believes letting our children be uncomfortable at...

Do you wonder what the true benefits of having a mindfulness practice are? Listen in to find your answers. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Mindfulness is a deep state of awareness that we can choose to practice on a daily basis. Today a mindfulness expert shares a few ideas on how to embody a state of mindfulness for your and your family's well-being. Wh...

How are you creating or finding community to support your parenting efforts? Listen in to find what my guest suggests and is doing herself. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor I'm always seeking to learn and improve myself as a human being and this conversation about Liberated Parenting helped me do just that. Learning from others' experiences and points of...

Do you ever wonder what your child's gestures and movements mean about their mental health? Listen in and find how you can predict their needs using movement. Click here for Show Notes and Resources It's music to my ears when an expert talks about the 'whole child'. Today we explore the importance of movement and how we can guide, support and predict our children's needs by observing their movemen...

Do you want to learn how to heal your own traumas to better parent? Listen in to learn about the shame-proofing framework and how to trust the great guide that is within you.  Click here to access the show notes and additional resources .   What We Talked About: The framework of Shame-Proof Parenting that she has developed How she helps parents heal from their personal shame stories  What is the P...

Wondering how to make education more inclusive? Listen in to find out how this father is using his talent to make a difference for all children, Today I'm excited to have the first father on the show, Olivier, a fabulous visual storyteller who shares with us the journey of being his child's advocate in a segregated school system in his documentary film Forget Me Not. For  Show Notes and more from...

Do you ever wonder what is meant "to be a scientific observer"? Listen in to find out why observation is so important in nurturing our child's potential. Click here to get your free guide and journal plus the Show Notes. I've often been asked to explain the significance of being a 'scientific observer'. Today I'm answering this important question.  What I Talked About: What is observation How to b...

Do you struggle to find time and energy for intimate pleasure while parenting? Listen in to find out how to get your mojo back. For Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor, Click HERE! Reconnecting with our partner after birth can sometimes be difficult, Tilly walks us through what it means to be a pleasure-positive parent, and partner plus the importance of listening to our o...

How have you evolved as a parent or educator in comparison to how you were raised?  For Show Notes and more from Your Parenting Mentor CLICK HERE You know the feeling when you meet someone and know that you have so much in common. Well, that is exactly what happened with my first guest of 2023. We met on Zoom in August 2020 and became fast friends. Listen in as she shares her passion for embodied...

How do you wrap up your calendar year? Do you even bother? Listen in as I review a bit of 2022.  I do love good end-of-year planning and to do it well it's important to look back to take stock of what has been. Join me in this last episode of 2022 as I go down memory lane to better plan 2023. I also want to know who you want to hear from in 2023. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Mari...

Are you wanting to parent differently than how you were parented? Listen in as my guest and I discuss the inevitable evolution of the art of parenting. Click here for Show Notes and resources from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor I first met Sarah a few years back when she was a guest on the Be the Best Parent You Can Be interview series. She has since written another wonderful parenting book R...

Are you wanting a deeper understanding of your child's concerning behavior and how to help them do better? Listen in to learn a profound process to get them there. It's time to let go of antiquated forms of discipline such as restraining, secluding, or paddling children, and today my guest shares exactly what to do instead.  Click here for Show Notes and Additional Resources! What We Talked About:...