The Nurturing Parent: Respectful Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Toddler Behavior, Big Feelings, Regulate Emotions

Send a text The Golden Rule: Treat others as you'd like to be treated Mutual respect is a core value. But how do we teach our little core values? Mutual respect  is treating people in a way that makes them feel cared for and important. It is the glue that holds a relationship together. Fostering connection! The 6 ways you can be respectful with your children  Avoid baby talking Be kind with w...

Send a text Let's all welcome Jen Rogers from Bold & Blended Step Moms podcast to our show today! We also wanted to thank our brave and caring listener Kenzie! Kenzie wrote to us since she is moving in with her boyfriend and his "spicy 4y/o daughter." Jen Rogers joins us from Bold & Blended stepmoms to help us understand the best way Kenzie can support this littles transitio...

Send a text Welcome to our monthly listener q & a episodes! We want to thank you for reaching out for often and are happy to share that we will be doing this once a month. We figure you are not the only one with this struggle and if we can spread the word and reach more families through podcast, hey, why not? So if you would like advice from Amma you can DM us on instagram :  The_Nurturing_Par...

Send a text Feeling tired and like you constantly have to entertain your child? How do you get any rest when you have a toddler and are pregnant with your second..... or can you even imagine chasing after two while expecting your third?! This weeks episode is about how to give mama a break! And the secret sauce is encouraging their creativity so you don't have to entertain them when their tho...

Send a text Today we have a special guest, Lauren Pilger, join us to chat about breastfeeding! Her passion as an IBCLC ( International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is giving up-to-date, accurate information about infant feeding. She focuses on offering practical and emotional support to women in her practice. It is HARD WORK to care for an infant while managing to take care of yourself. G...

Send a text "If you don't clean up your toys, I am turning off the tv!" Or "When we get everything cleaned up we will have more time to read your favorite story!" These are some examples of consequences and punishments.  You can see a difference in  tone  how it can create separation  and they don't relate.  What does the toys have to do with the t.v? (remember is it...

Send a text Is everything you find on the internet involve some kind of sleep training? That is how I felt until we found Aileen Dunbar from connected slumber! I didn't know there were gentler forms of achieving bedtime goals that best support kids and their parents. Sleep brought up a lot of shame and guilt because I felt like the only one co-sleeping and creating "bad sleeping habits&q...

Send a text Are you addicted to your phone? or are you reluctant to admit that you are addicted? Because it's okay! That's their goal and as we can tell they are good at it! This addiction is so strong that it is putting our children's development at risk.    Child development is relational and when we are distracted most of the time we are robbing our kids of their growth.  This ha...

Send a text In honor of Earth Day, we present you the "EARTHY GIRLS" a mother-and-daughter dynamic duo that joined us  to share their knowledge about detoxing our homes! Our health is our priority and when we take a deeper look into all the things that go into everything that we consume or fill our homes with we will realize quickly that it is filled with toxins and pollutants! The earth...

Send a text In todays episode, Mama Sareena brings to the table the next 2 things she noticed that have been causing anxiety and stress in her motherhood journey.  These two "mistakes" are Losing my cool with my littles Not prepping my days Amma Lisa will shed some more knowledge on how these "mistakes" are effecting our littles.  If we notice we are "losing our cool &quot...

Send a text In todays episode Mama Sareena brings to the table 3 things she noticed that have been causing anxiety and stress in her motherhood journey.  These three "mistakes" are Wanting to control everything Losing my cool with my littles Not prepping my days They say the first step is noticing! So what's next? Well, Amma Lisa will shed some light on how these "mistakes&quot...

Send a text Let's bring it back to the basics. We are always talking about being a nurturing parent but we wanted to make sure that you really understand what that means and why it is so important for us to practice as parents.  There are 4 types of parenting styles and this week we are sharing with you which one is going to be the best style to raise successful little people!    In this epis...

Send a text Happy Spring Mamas! Do you love springtime as much as us? Maybe you don't or maybe you haven't even noticed how beautiful it could be.  We get so busy maintaining our homes, feeding our kids, and doing all the chores. Maybe you are working and rushing home to get dinner ready and start bedtime. If that's the case we want to remind you about the beauty that is waiting for...

Send a text Do you give in sometimes just to avoid a tantrum? We've all been there. It can be exhausting and sometimes we don't have the energy to get into a battlefield with our littles. But we want to remind you of the importance and all the benefits of keeping consistent boundaries. In this week's episode we will discuss: WHY HAVE CONSISTENT BOUNDARIES? WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN WE DO...

Send a text Tomorrow is international women's day so in honor of you mamas, we chose 8 quotes that resonated with us and wanted to have a light conversation around how we can relate as women and mothers.  The strength we have as women is so beautiful and unique. It is too easy to be dismissed in a patriarchal society so here are some reminders of how strong we really are.  The color for Women...

Send a text Following last week's episode, we wanted to discuss in depth the negative effects sweets have on our kids. This is coming from our conversation on bribes and how we tend to bribe with sweets. So, in today's-conversation, we will cover  Why not to bribe with sweets Why it is important not to force meals How to have a positive food association It is important to remember when w...

Send a text We didn't want to do this but we are putting a temporary pause on our family fun Fridays. We decided to do this so that we can put our focus on a better way to serve you, mamas. We want to create a thicker knit community where we can help one another. That will look like live zoom meetings, courses, Q&A's, and getting to know you better to know what your struggles are. So...

Send a text When you are struggling with getting your kid to do what you want, are you quick to say "do it and you'll get a treat tonight?" It seems so easy but we have learned that it is just  a temporary behavior bandaid. In today's episode we discuss  DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BRIBERY & REWARDS 10 REASONS THEY DON'T WORK HOW TO DO IT DIFFERENTLY After learning the negative...

Send a text SPRING IS SPRINGING! GO OUTSIDE AND SEE WHAT SIGNS YOU CAN SEE!  DO PUSSY WILLOWS GROW NEAR YOU? Pussy Willows are the true harbinger of spring!  POEMS I Know a Little Pussy  ~ Traditional Nursery Rhyme  Pussy Willow ~ by Aileen Fisher BOOKS Pussy Willows ~ by Margaret Wise Brown Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes ACTIVITY FAMILY NATURE WALK - look for signs of spring in your area! How many d...

Send a text Happy Valentine's day, or as we say, Happy Heart Day! In today's episode , we will discuss 14 ways we can express love in our family! Have you heard about the different love languages? #1: Words of affirmation #2: Acts of service #3: Gifts #4: Quality time  #5: Physical touch The ways you express your love may be an indication of the love language you like to receive.  We sho...

Send a text VALENTINE’S DAY IS COMING! Get ready for valentines day, or heart day, with these activities. Can be given as a gift to mommy, daddy, sibling, or friend. This weekend we have a love song, cute heart crafts, and a lovely book to share with you! SONG SINNAMARINK  ACTIVITY HEART-SHAPED LOVE COLOURS COLLAGE For this art activity you will need: - Heart shaped doilies - OR cut out large hear...

Send a text Hey Mama! Parents fighting in front or even “behind closed doors” is so normal. It is hard adjusting to the parent life and figuring out how to work as a team to balance out all the tasks. Or maybe there are some other issues you are dealing with but we want you to know you are not alone. We also want to remind you that our little ones are sponges and are absorbing everything so if we...

Send a text If you can bring upbeat energy and make a game out of it, hopefully these things will help make car rides be a little more enjoyable! We know it can be frustrating. Remember to make sure you give your children enough time to mentally prepare, pack some snacks, bring toys/books. SONG TAKE YOU RIDING IN THE CAR (CAR SONG) BY WOODY GUTHRIE BOOK ALL BUCKLED UP by Andrea Zimmerman, Illustra...

Send a text Let me start by saying you are not alone mama! Also, it is entirely normal.  Imagine someone stuffing you into a little seat and then restraining you with these straps! It can be pretty frustrating for our little ones. So we wanted to share some ways to help our little ones adjust to this transition a little more smoothly.  Here is a reminder, our toddlers are learning that they are se...

Send a text When you need to get things done, bring in the music! Especially an interactive song like the one we share today! This will encourage cooperation, bring up the mood, and allow both sides to be playful. ** As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases** Please consider purchasing through the links below to help support the nurturing parent podcast! SONG The More We Get Togethe...