The Art of Raising Humans

Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the power of the stories that shape us as parents. We talk about how important it is for parents to know their story and be able to accept all of it - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We need to be intentional about wrestling with our story if we want to leave a better legacy for our children. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for yo...

Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, discuss the four different attachment styles and how they impact the way we parent and interact with people in our lives. We also discuss how to raise children that have a secure attachment. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Free Attachment Quiz: https://quiz.attachmentproject.com View the full transcript at: htt...

Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, define what a toxic rupture is and what to do about it. These conflicts with our children can slowly erode and destroy our relationship with them. It is so important to be aware of what is happening in these moments and be intentional in responding to them. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Website: www.parenting...

Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, discuss how damaging judgment can be when we are trying to parent as a team. We look at how the differences in parenting can actually become a strength rather than a weakness. What to do when parents feel like they aren’t on the same team. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Website: www.parentinglegacy.com Video C...

Sara and Kyle, LPC’s, discuss the difference between Guilt and Shame. They reveal our shame triggers and tips on how parents can free themselves from getting trapped in toxic shame spirals. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Website: www.parentinglegacy.com Video Courses: https://parenting-legacy.newzenler.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.c...

In Episode 14 of “The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC’s, answer a listener's question. We talk about the power of empathy and how it helps us connect with our kids in their emotional upset. We want to show our children that their feelings matter but they also don’t need to blame others for their feelings. Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content...

In Episode 13 of “The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC’s, discuss what causes power struggles in families. Learn how parents can see defiance differently. We discuss how we get caught up in power struggles sometimes and what we do to change the dynamic. We also talk about how to create a family that is cooperative and working for each other rather than against each other. Visit ou...

In Episode 12 of “The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC’s, talk about the power of setting yearly goals with children. We discuss the difference between having a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. What New Year's traditions do you do with your family? Do you set goals as a family? We share the goals we are focusing on as parents. Visit our website and social media channels fo...

In Episode 11 of "The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC's, talk about anger. We both express anger so differently. What is really under all the anger? How can we use anger as a tool to build closeness in our relationship with our children? How destructive can anger be in a family? Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting jou...

In Episode 10 of "The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC's, discuss the challenges of 1. managing our own feelings and 2. being able to teach our children how to face theirs as well. How can listening to our feelings help us be better parents and actually help our children be more successful adults? Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for...

In Episode 9 of "The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle talk about how gratitude shapes our brains and can make our children more resilient humans. What can we do as parents to cultivate and grow gratitude in ourselves and in our families? How does gratitude help with sibling conflict? Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Website...

In Episode 8 of "The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle discuss how powerful the stories we believe can be in shaping and forming ourselves and our children. What can we do as parents when our children have negative self-talk? Do we resist it or accept it? How can we help them shift to a healthier perspective? Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com . The Art of R...

In Episode 7 of "The Art of Raising Humans,” Sara and Kyle discuss how challenging it can be in our modern culture to take care of ourselves. How can we prioritize self-care when society is constantly telling us to do more and to be more. How does self-care or the lack of it affect our children? Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com . The Art of Raising Humans podc...

In Episode 6 of the “Art of Raising Humans,” Kyle and Sara break down why regulating your emotions needs to be a priority if you are wanting to raise children that are respectful and caring. Emotions are powerful and they dictate so much of what goes on in the day to day life of a family. When you are regulated you are able to be the human you want your children to become. Find more peaceful paren...

In Episode 5 of the “Art of Raising Humans,” Kyle and Sara talk about why connection is so crucial in your relationship with your children. They discuss different ways to connect with children of all ages and also 4 specific things to include in your connection time. Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com .

In Episode 4 of the “Art of Raising Humans” Kyle interviews Sara about the latest research on the power of hope. Sara talks about why hope is so important in a parent child relationship and how you can actually grow and cultivate hope in your family. Sara shares from her experience getting to assist in the research for Dr. Chan Hellman’s book titled Hope Rising: How the science of Hope can change...

In Episode 3 of the “Art of Raising Humans” Kyle and Sara discuss why they moved away from a discipline approach that used fear and shame. It was a difficult decision that came about through many arguments, discussion, and observing what fear and shame did to children and their development into adulthood. There is a better way that involves raising little humans free from fear, shame, and performa...

In Episode 2 of the “Art of Raising Humans” Kyle and Sara discuss how understanding the neuroscience of child development changed not only how they interact with their children but with each other as well. They share the latest neuroscience info from Dr. Dan Siegel and talk about how it will completely transform how you parent. Find more peaceful parenting resources at www.parentinglegacy.com.

In this inaugural episode of the “The Art of Raising Humans” podcast, Kyle Wester, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Peaceful Parenting Coach, along with his wife of 19 years, Sara Wester, also a Licensed Professional Counselor, invite you on a journey to discuss what it means to be a parent in today’s world. Come and join the conversation as they share their personal journey raising 3 amazing...