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

Send a text If you think of your relationship with your child (and every other relationship in your life!) as a co-created Dance - the dance of communication - the exciting news is that if you want things to go a different way you can change your steps and create a new dance! Listening & Cooperation are interlinked.  LISTENING: Listen quietly and attentively. Give your undivided attention.  “M...

Send a text Do you ever want to interact with your littles but don't really know how? This happens to me sometimes as a mother, I see my daughter there playing but I want to interact and play with her while also having her attention on me so we can bond now that she is getting older. This is why I love it when we learn new interactive songs like  the one amma teaches us today. I can do it wit...

Send a text Following last week's episode "NO SUCH THING AS 'BAD KIDS'" we wanted to have a discussion about how we can set our littles up for success and allow them to be curious and explore safely! What you will get out of today's episode 1. Why do you need to baby-proof your home? 2. The 3 reasons your child will benefit 3. How to baby-proof your home We want to en...

Send a text Do you feel that during these colder months your child is constantly bouncing off the walls? This may be due to the fact that they are stuck inside the house more often and aren't getting as much movement in during the day. We can encourage to get those wiggles out with the activities we share with you this week! This song is a fun way to get in some bonding time and connect emoti...

Send a text Do you feel like your kid can be so bad? Do you get frustrated and tell them what a bad little boy they are for not listening?  You will easily learn through parenting that you cannot control everything! And sometimes that will make us look at our kids like they are bad people because they can be so difficult but we want to let you know that it is normal. You did not just get a bad app...

Send a text Hopefully, you tuned into Tuesday's episode where we spoke about gratitude journaling and the benefits we can reap from putting this practice into our routines. So this weekend we want to share how you can encourage your kids to participate. Gratitude should be practiced at a consistent time of day depending on your family schedule and can be done in different ways. Here are some...

Send a text Happy New Year! Are you ready to bring in 2023 with open arms? We are, and we are excited to share this week's episode about practicing gratitude consistently this year and all the benefits you can reap from incorporating this into your family routine! Amma has 10 advantages of practicing gratitude on a regular basis Fosters positive relationships and connection Decreases stress I...

Send a text Well, 2022 flew by. As we get older I think we start saying this at the end of every year! Time flies, our babies grow up too fast, and we just keep getting older and older! But each year brings us so many beautiful new memories! So before this year ends, we encourage you to reminisce through 2022 with your kids. Go through your pictures, print them out and create a photo album with yo...

Send a text How were your holidays? If they were anything like mine, they were exhausting! Beautiful but exhausting so we want to give you mamas sometime to cooperate while your kids entertain themselves for a little. This too is helpful for our work-from-home moms just trying to get a little work in while their little ones can stay busy. This week Amma Lisa shares why independent play is so benef...

Send a text Did you tune into this Tuesday's episode where we talk about bedtime routines for your littles? If so, here we have a classic lullaby, book, and some fun art your littles can do this weekend to keep them entertained! Song Hush little baby  Book Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown Dark time drawings - Black construction paper - chalk Lyrics Hush, little baby don't you Hush,...

Send a text Need some consistency in this time of chaos or maybe we are on break so we are letting loose a little. This week we discuss  Why bedtime routines are important What a bedtime routine looks like How to implement it Mama Sareena shares what bedtime looks like in her home and the lack of a routine. Now that her littles are growing and she is seeing how the lack of routines affects her abi...

Send a text This Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 marks winter solstice. We celebrate the "rebirth of the sun" on this day! So we want to share with you some ways to enjoy this family fun Friday! We have a classic song, two book recommendations, and an activity your kids will love! You can sing this song to encourage play, just sit and sing or sing as you do your activity! It's a fun...

Send a text It can be so tempting to fall into this trap of threatening our kids to get them to behave or do something. We all say "Santa is watching or else you will be put on the nauhgty list."  I saw myself falling into this but knew I wanted to be a better parent. I knew threatening her is not what I want for our relationship, I didn't know why but I knew it couldn't health...

Send a text Did you tune in to this Tuesday's episode? We interviewed the creator of Travel Outside the Box. Param believes "that cultural diversity is something to be celebrated and that the best way to achieve this, is by educating our children about different cultures and teaching them to be sensitive and inclusive." We love what she is doing and encourage you to sign up for her...

Send a text Today we are excited to introduce you to our next guest on the podcast!  Param Kaur-Kingston is coming to us today from the United Kingdom. Born and raised in Ipswich, England, Param is the daughter of Indian parents.  Growing up in a Sihk family in Britain had its many challenges. Param, as a girl, had to beg to go on to get a higher education. Which she did and in university she stud...

Send a text It's the most wonderful time of the year! Tis' the season of giving! So, this week we share a fun way to teach your kids the importance of giving while also making way for the new toys coming into the home during the holidays (be proactive before you add to the clutter mamas).  You can also model generosity and how beautiful random acts of kindness are by making some goodie b...

Send a text Hey Mama!  Are you constantly overthinking every parenting decision or the way you reacted with your child out of frustration? Do you feel like you are messing up your child and failing as a parent?  Don't we all... but I can tell you that I know you are here because you want to change that, congratulations on taking the first step to change. Noticing there is something you want t...

Send a text Hey families! Hoping you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family making lasting memories! Or maybe you were stuck in the kitchen cooking all day like me! This week we have a super fun art project for your little ones that can get messy but is lots of fun!  Don't forget to join us on our Facebook page to teach you the sing-a-long when we go live! Have a fun safe weekend f...

Send a text HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BABY, THE NURTURING PARENT! We did it, for one whole year. We are so grateful for our listeners and to see how far we have come. This week Amma Lisa and Mama Sareena share an intimate conversation about what the journey has looked like. Episodes mentioned Ep. #23-27 : 5-part series Ep. #28-29 : My birth experience Ep. #32 Sorry, But Time Out Does Not Work Ep. #45...

Send a text Are you having a rainy season like us? Last two weeks we shared with you fall/autumn songs! This weekend we want to share with you and your family some fun rain songs, arts and crafts for toddlers and preschoolers as well as some easy fun stories to read with your littles! ** As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases** Please consider purchasing through the links below to...

Send a text Do you have a toddler and an infant? Worried about jealousy, hitting, and regressions when welcoming a new one to the family?  Is your toddler starting to exhibit aggressive behaviours towards baby, even months after becoming a big sister or brother?  It’s normal mama! This week we are giving you a few more tools to deal with sibling rivalry.  If you haven’t listened to these episodes...

Send a text This week Amma Lisa shares some more fun songs and autumn art we can do with our littles this weekend! Practice along with us or join our Lives on Friday to learn what activities share for you to do and sing along with us.  Our goal is to help you connect with your kids, learn some fun new kid songs and get into nature with your family! 1st Song By © Lisa K Sigurgeirson : “Autumn leave...

Send a text Do you want to respond to your kid's verse reacting to them? Or do you just feel like everything has to be a fight, like getting into the shower or cleaning up toys?  Sometimes we have to look at ourselves first to be able to understand our kids' reactions and behaviors.   At such a young age, they rely on us to help them manage their emotions, they co-regulate. They regulate...

Send a text In the midst of autumn, we want to share with you some ways to enjoy this time of season. The holidays are coming and we are about to be busy! Lets take a moment to step into nature and ground ourselves before the chaos comes! This week Amma Lisa shares some fun songs and activities we can do with our littles. You can also join us in our FB Group Here to watch Amma Lisa go live and sin...

Send a text Do you wonder if you should be talking to your baby? Or worry that you may look a little crazy when you do?  Well, mama, we are here to tell you there is a method to your madness! Your baby is soaking it all in like a sponge even if you think they do not understand what you are saying, they are constantly learning from us. Should you speak in a high pitch or a normal voice? Depending o...