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Tonight, we explore the complexities of raising emotionally secure children. We explore the silent storm that often goes unnoticed - how parental anxiety affects children OR how parental anxiety 'harms' them. Parents are like the atmosphere creators at home. When they are anxious, it affects how everyone feels at home. Children, take in these emotions, like how a sponge soaks up water. This is called 'emotional contagion', where children catch the anxiety of their parents. 🎙️ Listen to #advokids on apple podcast: https://lnkd.in/eKW6MTt 🎙️ Listen to #advokids on google podcast: https://lnkd.in/eqbxHGf https://lnkd.in/e7-xx4C

Connection is not a reward we give our children when... 🔸they’ve done it our way. 🔸they’ve behaved. 🔸they’ve been compliant. 🔸they’ve sacrificed. 🔸they’ve calmed down the storm. 🔸they’ve hid their feelings. 🔸they’ve done what we asked the first time. 𝗡𝗼. Connection is not a reward for our children. Connection is the starting point. I want to encourage you over the next few days to observe yourself and your parenting. Really ask yourself, "𝘈𝘮 𝘐 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘮𝘺 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦?" I want you to be able to connect with your kids all the time. Our kids deserve it. It’s their right. It makes for better human beings in the long run. If you're looking for more advice on how to use connection as a commitment to peaceful parenting, check out Episode 93 of The Real World Peaceful Parenting Podcast! https://lnkd.in/gqgm-CNZ

For every parent, especially those of anxious teens, it is important to remember that the challenges & struggles are a natural part of the process. Every step you take, every effort, every hard won battle is a testament to how much you love your teen and care for their well-being. So even in the toughest of times, do take the time to recognise that your dedication IS making & WILL continue to make a significant impact. Just because it is tough and just because you cannot yet see the end of the road does not mean you are failing! In fact, every day that you continue to show up with love, patience, understanding and care is a win! So take each day as it comes, celebrate the small wins, don’t beat yourself up for the mis-steps and acknowledge that all progress is a journey, rather than a final destination. For help along the way, check out the recent podcast episode: Is Your ‘Help’ Fuelling Your Teen’s Anxiety? 4 Basic Mis-steps Even Great Parents Can Make! Here you will learn 4 of the most common things we can do as parents that can set our teens back rather than move them forward - and find out what to do instead! https://lnkd.in/dceR-e_z Have a great Monday all!

The baby industry often benefits from keeping parents thinking they need to purchase solutions to all of their problems. But in a world of gadgets and products that promise quick fixes, we often lose confidence in our own abilities to make decisions as parents.     This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Jenny Best, founder of Solid Starts, to discuss how moms can build confidence in themselves (and their babies) and overcome anxiety about starting solids.     WHAT YOU’LL LEARN⁣⁣  〰 Raising a Child Who Loves to Eat  〰 How Consumerism Affects the Way We Introduce Solids to Baby  〰 Myths About Introducing Solids to Baby   〰 The Problems with the “Baby Led Weaning” vs “Traditional Weaning” Debate  〰 How to Overcome Anxiety About Introducing Solids to Baby    Stream Episode 234 with Jenny on your favorite platform or at momwell.com/listen

🌎 What kind of world will  our children inherit? And how can we make sure they grow up with the resilience, compassion, and drive to lead it? In the latest episode of Parenting for the Future, I had the honor of sitting down with Nick Kristof—two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, journalist, and humanitarian. We dove into his powerful memoir, Chasing Hope: A Reporter’s Life, and talked about the life lessons we can pass on to our kids. Nick shared how his own parents instilled in him a deep sense of humanity and compassion, and how those values shaped his entire life and career. “If there were more interventions in the first five years, as kids' brains are being formed, we might do a better job building a sense of resilience and strength,” he said. It was a reminder of how much the love, support, and security we create at home really shapes our children's futures. What we do now matters more than ever. We also discussed his passion for bringing attention to the world’s forgotten struggles. Nick's career has been all about shining a light on neglected issues and inspiring action. I left the conversation deeply moved, thinking about how we, as parents, can raise kids who care about others and are willing to step up for those in need. Season 9 of Parenting for the Future is almost here, and I can't wait for you to hear this episode. It left me feeling hopeful and more determined than ever to raise “hope chasers”—children who see the world’s challenges and believe they can make a difference. ✨ Season 9 kicks off September 24, 2024! Don’t miss Episode 1 featuring Nicholas Kristof on Chasing Hope. New episodes drop every Tuesday—subscribe and stay tuned, here: Apple: https://lnkd.in/eEdUNDcb Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e3TrUH85 Audible: https://lnkd.in/e88WYmds #ParentingForTheFuture #ChasingHope #NextGen #Leaders #Humanity #Diversity #Podcast #Nickkristof #NYT

When you write a sandwich generation book, you get to be interviewed on a fabulous podcast that deals with the issues facing people who are taking care of their children and their aging parents are navigating. Thank you Sandwich Generation Survival Guide for having me on! #sandwichgeneration #novel #podcast #morningpagesnovel #regalopress #simonandschuster

Another reason I'm constantly saying, "I can't believe this is my job" — Season 2 of the neli podcast launched today! 🎉 The GREATEST and the ONE AND ONLY Maria Braune joined us for the parenting pep talk I didn't know I needed. I'm so grateful for her realness and vulnerability. Your wisdom will change lives, friend. <3 We cover it all, including: 🔹 Why we need to put less pressure on ourselves as parents 🔹 Why we shouldn't be mourning our kids' "lasts" but instead looking forward to all their "firsts" 🔹 Why the benefits a company offers to parents MATTERS for everyone 🔹 How to think about benefits as you decide what company to work for 🔹 How employers can support postpartum moms—and why that first year after birth is so hard 🔹 Why it's so important to seek help if you're struggling Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or find it in the neli resource library. ✨

‘It doesn’t take money to show that you care’. It was an honour and a privilege to be joined by Laura Delmanso for Episode 12 of the podcast. Laura shares her experience and insight on what worked well in her relationship with her children’s social worker and what didn’t, and why. There are many different factors that influence the outcomes for families, but this episode is another powerful reminder of why relationship-based practice is so important. Without it, without a desire to connect, and the ability to show you care, you are likely to have a far less accurate understanding of what life is really like for a child and their family. Key learning from this episode: ⭐ When social workers were able to share a small part of themselves it helped Laura to feel like they understood her better…and that ‘life isn’t easy’. EPISTEMIC TRUST at its finest! ⭐ It is important for a parent to be able to trust that their voice will be heard. ⭐ The need for communication that feels non-judgemental, an awareness of body language, as well as what is being said. ⭐ The importance of openness and honestly from the beginning… ‘if you sugar coat something up’ then it can be harder for the parent to understand the real impact. ⭐ When raising concerns with a parent it is important to also look for the strengths. This can make it slightly easier to hear and reflect on the things that need to change.

“We, on a daily basis, lose our emotional regulation as mothers.” Why do so many adults expect children to be able to emotionally regulate when we can barely do it ourselves? This week we are talking all about how to best aid and teach emotional regulation to our children. Finding it difficult to regulate yourself, let alone your child? You are not alone and this episode is for you! Tune in to episode 76 here: https://lnkd.in/eHurmkZP or search 'SEND Parenting Podcast' on all podcast platforms. #SENDParentingPodcast #SENDParenting #AnxietyAwareness #ChildhoodAnxiety #Neurodiversity #EmotionalRegulation

Creating is not easy. 1000 self-talks attempting to convince yourself to begin working. You can have a parent-child relationship with yourself. Can hinder your creative flow. I've been trying to define "creative flow." This state in which you keep pushing, feeling a strong connection with your creative ideas, and nothing can stop you Do you get there by yelling at yourself? like a parent trying to get his 5-year-old to go to bed. or by remembering the beautiful outcome. Like a parent offering candy to his children. This relationship is complicated; however, it is worth creating or reforming. The best relationships develop organically, so observing that inner child and validating parenting begins to create that empathy between the two sides. This podcast is one of many that shifted my perspective. https://lnkd.in/d4UXPRid And made me value the intention to act and trust oneself (inner child). Allow him to grow.