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

Send a text Sometimes, the reason we need these riskier birth interventions is because we have chosen a small intervention, which has led to a bigger intervention, which has then led to a riskier intervention. This is known as the cascade of interventions. Knowledge is empowerment and this week, midwife Sharon, shares an abundance of knowledge on interventions. What are some interventions? What ma...

Send a text Are you ready for the big day... or days? This week our guest and very knowledgeable midwife will teach us how to cope with labour! How to prepare for it, build our endurance, breathe through the contractions, what our bodies do to help us, and also how to check in with ourselves and stay nourished to get through it! If you are hoping for a natural birth, this episode will definitely h...

Send a text Sometimes we get so caught up in preparing for birth and the pain that we are about to experience that we forget what the baby goes through during delivery! When we are pregnant our babies only know the womb and are protected from bright lights, cold temperatures, loud noises, and are constantly being nourished. The journey out of their comfort zone is not an easy one either. They don&...

Send a text Do you actually know what is going on inside your body during labor? Simply knowing and understanding how our bodies work when we are getting ready to give birth can make us feel more empowered going into it! This week we have our first guest, Sharon Tolagson. Sharon is a very experienced midwife and registered nurse who is joining us for a five-part series to get our pregnant mamas re...

Send a text What do you need for your newborn? One thing  you will definitely need is a baby wrap! This is a baby registry must have and if you are not having a baby shower then get one yourself.  Even a used one since baby gear can be very pricey.  But in this weeks episode we discuss the importance of baby wearing. It is great for bonding, soothing and building your babies security.  We hope you...

Send a text When you ask something of your kids does it feel like a battle you will never win? We understand how hard it could be to get our kids to do the things we ask of them. This week we have some ways to help prevent starting those battles. Getting our kids cooperation is not easy but with some knowledge and techniques we can minimize the struggle and strengthen the relationship by encouragi...

Send a text Did you know talking back is a normal stage of development? I know it's hard to accept but it is and that just means they are going through the motions of growing up! It shows they are voicing their opinions which is important. We want to encourage that in a positive way and in this week's episode Amma Lisa teaches us how to deal with our kids when they are going through this...

Send a text Do you feel like you are always yelling at your kids? Are you tired of reacting and want to learn how you can better address a difficult situation with your children? Well, this week we get into an amazing conversation about managing our angry outbursts. Amma Lisa gives us some tools to navigate frustrating times with our littles and how to build our relationship instead of making it w...

Send a text Springtime is here! Are you looking for activities to do with your kids? Well, one of the easiest is just getting outside with them! You don't have to make it complicated. Get outside and go for a walk, sometimes you don't even need a destination in mind. Just see where your kids take you! This week Amma Lisa and Mama Sareena have a little too much fun talking about all the b...

Send a text One of the most important relationships that we must maintain throughout life is those with our siblings. It is such a fragile relationship that must be protected from the day it starts and in this week's episode, we discuss how to handle the struggles between siblings as parents.  Sometimes we just need to get to the root of the feelings behind the arguments/fights. Amma Lisa giv...

Send a text Happy International Women's Month and Day (May 8th) This week's episode is not our usual format but we wanted to acknowledge and celebrate us, women! We are strong, beautiful, and contribute so much to our world. Sometimes most of it goes unseen. This month is here to remind us of what we are capable of and to stand up and support one another. Women, mothers, aunts, daughters...

Send a text Bringing another child into the family is such a blessing but also a huge transition for the ! Especially for the first child who is not used to this new dynamic. So how to do we make it a smoother transition for them? This week Amma Lisa shares her tips and tricks for helping the older sibling welcome the new addition to the family. We discuss some obstacles that Mama Sareena might ha...

Send a text 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 thousand toys are all over the floor, yet they are still so bored! Here are some tips on how to encourage their creativity as well as how they can benefit from it! We hope you enjoy and let your kids get creative this week! Try o...

Send a text Happy Heart Day to Our Virtual Village ❤️ We love you and hope you enjoy this episode that has some ways to celebrate with your babies and loved ones, or just yourself! Our love for ourselves should come before anything else. So here are some rituals to make it more fun!  What are some things you do to celebrate this day? Share with us on our platforms below! Instagram : TheVillagePare...

Send a text With all the excitement of a new baby coming into the world sometimes we forget about the mother that is actually growing this whole new human being! As a mother it is physically tiring, we are going through a lot of changes, and it is hard on our bodies, feet, and mind. So don't forget to show the mamas a little extra love too, not just their bellies! Here are some ways to love a...

Send a text Is there such a thing?  Well, there can be. It may just take some mind work. Although we are creating something so beautiful it may be hard to look at our bodies the same. Some mamas really embrace their bumps while others find it difficult to cope with their new stretch marks, puffy face and growing feet!  Sometimes we just need to take a step back and learn that this is temporary and...

Send a text One parenting struggle we all come across in every stage of their development... getting our kids to mind us. Sometimes it may feel impossible. But it all starts at the foundation of your relationship which we dive into in this episode. Getting our kids to mind us is not easy and takes a lot of work for us as parents but once you get the basics of it, hopefully it will help in all othe...

Send a text This episode is in honor of Aunt Rae! Sareena's landlady that everyone would call Aunt who recently passed at the age of 97!  We hope that this is a reminder to you all to cherish your elders and soak them up while they are here with us. Whether it may be your grandparents, great grandparents, great aunts, and uncles, or just an elderly neighbor!  They have so much knowledge and w...

Send a text “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift ––that is why it is called the present.” Sorry, we are giving it to you real and raw this week as we dive into the conversation of distracted parenting. Here is a reminder of why it is important to be present. Our kids grow up before we know it and we want to cherish the little time we have with them although it might fe...

Send a text Early in the new year, we are sometimes inspired to organize and declutter our homes. The singing amma has a couple of good ideas that both encourage independence for our littles ones and also help with keeping our kid's spaces tidy.  How do you feel about letting your kids decide when and what (healthy options ofcourse) to munch on throughout the day. Listen in to hear about how...

Send a text Happy New Year Village! We hope you have all had a lovely year and are ready for the next chapter. Here are some ideas on goal setting and how to stick to those resolutions! This was a fun episode and we hope everyone has a blessed year! Out with the old in with the new. Please share your new year's resolutions with us on our page. We can't wait to bring in the new year with...

Send a text Are your kids home for the holidays? Is the thought stressing you out? In this episode, we chat about how to make the best of it! Ever think of taking your kids on a date... getting some good one-on-one time. One parent, one child spending good quality time together! Here are some ideas as well as tips on how to keep them happy even when the day comes to an end even if they aren't...

Send a text Ever try not saying 'no' to your child... Sounds crazy, right?  Well in this week's conversation Amma Lisa teaches Sareena how this technique could help without creating a "spoiled kid". It is a great discussion and Mama Sareena unlearns the tough love approach and learns how to pay attention to why the behavior is happening before trying to silence it. A great...

Send a text In this weeks conversation, we discuss how to prevent crushing your kids' dreams with the sad truth about Santa. Even though it is hard for us to believe even as adults, there is still magic in the air during this lovely season of giving and cheer. Be sure to listen to this one while the kids are busy! This episode isnt only for those who celebrate christmas either. We mention oth...

Send a text In this week's episode, we will be discussing "Christmas Consumerism." We will discuss how to eliminate the stress of holiday spending, what we believe the holiday season is actually about, and how getting wrapped up (no pun intended) in all the spending can affect us and our families. The episode begins with Amma Lisa reading a column she wrote in a magazine then we wil...