Unscrew You Parenting

Last week, we listened to the most downloaded, AKA the most favorite, episode with a guest. In this episode, let's listen again to your most favorite episode without a guest — Episode 124 Redefining Connection. Also tune in to this episode because I have some NEWS to share! Are you subscribed to the Unscrew You podcast? If you're not, do that today.  I don't want you to miss an episode.  Subscribe...

December is here! If you have been a follower of our podcast, you will know that this last month of the year is the time for choosing the best solo and with guest episodes from the start of the year until last week's episode. In this latest episode of The Unscrew You podcast, listen again to the most downloaded episode with guest: Episode 128 Your body is your subconscious with Dr. Luke Sniewsky....

DID YOU KNOW... that it is okay for children to feel the emotion that they are feeling even if they are regulated?   Yes, it's true! Imagine yourself in a scenario where you got very angry and you say that you want to punch someone but you actually didn't do it. You are regulated during that time.   It is the same with children!   But what if they are dysregulated and they actually hit someone, hi...

Is there a person in your life who always triggers you? It could be a friend, your boss, or one of your in-laws.   Or are you the same with some of my clients who get easily triggered by their partner especially that they become defensive during an argument, they are judgmental towards you, they don't help in the house chores or in parenting your kids?   In this new episode of the "The Unscrew You...

Saying hurtful words like "You're stupid!" or becoming physically violent like slapping or throwing objects -- these are some of the unwanted behaviors our children may show in a heated moment.   In today's episode of The Unscrew You podcast, I'm going to break down for you why shaming or instilling fear can be an "easier" route to correct your child's behavior in the short term, but a devastating...

The conflict that is happening in Israel and Gaza brings terrible news of violence everyday. Some of our listeners are directly affected, some are indirectly affected and either way - it is still normal to feel rage or anger in the wake of so many lives destroyed.   While feeling these emotions, what can you do, and how do you talk to your child about the news they saw on TV or they learned from s...

Have you noticed that sometimes your child reacts to something and it feels like their reaction doesn't match the size of the problem? Why do they have such big reactions to small matters? Why do they have all this drama?   When that happens in your family, do you tend to be their ally or the first to judge them?   In today's episode, let us talk about why your child is dramatic and why it is IMPO...

The most common question people ask me is how to regulate themselves and their children in a heated situation.   My answer varies from one person to another because there are different pathways to successful regulation.   In this latest episode of the Unscrew You podcast, I am going to share one of these pathways which you can immediately practice at home!   Are you subscribed to the Unscrew You p...

How many of you have been in a situation where you are absolutely exhausted, duct taping yourself together somehow. And then one person just asks a small ask of you but it's enough to just tip you over the edge and then you completely lose it.   This goes the same with your child, who had a full day at school, who complains when it's time to do their homework.   In this latest Unscrew You episode,...

Do you catch yourself feeling resentful or angry because of your circumstances or because of someone in your life?   If so, you might be unintentionally leaking your personal power....and that is the #1 culprit of resentment....   On this episode, I walk you through identifying resentment, and what to do about it once you've realized you're suffering from chronic low grade resentment, feeling stuc...

Entrepreneurship and parenthood have a lot in common. Risks, vulnerabilities, lessons and personal growth. On today's episode I chat with Brandon Lucero, host of the New Generation Entrepreneur podcast and founder of New Generation Mastery, an online mentorship that helps course creators and coaches increase sales by mastering their messaging. Brandon is my own mentor in messaging, he's also a dea...

Did you read that right? Yes you did. No, I am not talking about abuse, neglect, or the big T.   I am referring to inevitable childhood wounding that occurs despite the fact that you are doing your best as a parent to provide them a happy childhood.   Tune in to learn more about childhood wounding and how you can help your child navigate it.   Are you subscribed to the Unscrew You podcast? If you'...

Parenting a child between the ages of 3-12 is supposed to be the golden years of parenting. But what happens when you still feel exhausted, guilty, and ashamed because you have a child that doesn't listen to you unless you yell?   Likely, this isn't your fault or your child's fault, but rather because dysregulation blocks listening and connecting. In this episode we look at possible signs of dysre...

Do you sometimes catch yourself in an irate mood because your partner is not helping on some house chores?   Are you often disappointed because your partner is doing a different way of parenting?   Are you flabbergasted that your partner still keeps on doing the same mistake despite your constant reminder?   This new podcast episode gives some insights on how to handle these situations and many mo...

Are you aware that the way you were raised by your parents affects the way you raise your child? If your answer is yes then you have taken the first step of being a conscious parent.   But not to spoil your fun, being aware is not enough. It is even worse when you are aware about it but you're not acting on it.   However, I don't blame if you haven't reached the next level. It's not an easy journe...

Parenting doesn't take a break for summer! As a parent, how do you manage work and time with your kids especially when they are at home all summer long?   On this episode we dive into ways you can give your kids a fun summer and handle their emotions -- and your own -- during getaway trips and especially during big family gatherings.   Spoiler: Summer is an opportunity for you and your children bu...

Hey there, lovely listeners! Welcome back to another episode of The Unscrew You Podcast. Today, we're diving into a very interesting topic – the "emotional thermostat" – and how it totally relates to managing our reactions and behaviors, especially when it comes to parenting. Picture this: just like how a room thermostat keeps things comfy at a specific temperature, our emotional responses are gui...

Should you give your kids an allowance? How do you control how they spend money? Is there a way for you to track their spending? Should you let them make mistakes? How do you teach them good money skills? These questions and more are explored this week in the conversation I had with Mari Collins Harris. Mari is a passionate entrepreneur and devoted mother of 3 young children. She is the founder of...

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How do you stop getting triggered? The million $$ question for most parents....   In this episode I break down the steps to becoming untriggered so you can finally start feeling proud of how you show up with your kids.   If you've lost it on your kid in the last 24 hours, and you're interested in diving deeper into triggers and learning ways to handle difficult situations, check out my private pod...

Get ready for an awesome podcast episode featuring Dr. Luke Sniewski, a somatic healing expert. As a Wellbeing Coach and Somatic Therapist, Dr. Luke Sniewski integrates his broad personal, academic, and professional experience into a unique approach for helping others. He utilizes compassionate inquiry, somatic practices, and healthy lifestyle strategies to help clients experience more vitality, a...

In today's episode we explore sibling rivalry and jealousy, prompted by a question in my DMs on Instagram from a parent of an adopted child experiencing jealousy.   In the episode we talk about sibling dynamics, the similarities between adult arguments and children's rivalry, common scenarios of sibling rivalry and where jealousy comes from.   If sibling rivalry is something you deal with in your...

Today's episode is so juicy! We have therapist and holistic coach Faiza Faiza Sheikh-Mian as our guest and together we talk about what it's like for a high achiever as a parent, how high achievement gets in the way of things, how we help ourselves when it does and lots more! In Faiza's work with clients, she focuses on evidenced-based practices while integrating mind body soul healing because her...

In this episode of The Unscrew You Podcast, I challenge the common belief that striving to be a good parent can lead to fulfillment, highlighting how it can actually result in suffering. This episode explores the reasons behind the constant sacrificing and overburdening that parents experience, attributing it to societal conditioning and the expectation of eventual recognition and appreciation fro...

When I tell parents they need to connect with their kids, they often tell me they ARE. If you feel you are doing everything to connect with your kids yet still aren't seeing changes in behavior - pull up a chair, this episode is for you. Int his episode we dive into what is actual connection and why you haven't seen results even though you've been putting in the time and energy. Want help with you...