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Connect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #167 Get Ready to Go Against Tradition I Riffing On My Book (2)Welcome back to Andee Reads Between the Lines—the series where I read my book Connect Method Parenting out loud and pause to riff, reflect, and spill the real-time truths you won’t find on the printed page.In this episode, we're kicking off Part One of the book—and we’re not easing in. We're diving headfirst into the deep end of tradition, behavioralism, and the parenting frameworks we think are helping us... but actually aren't.Here's what's inside:🎯 Why traditional parenting is more about control than connection—and why it’s time to quest...2025-07-1425 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #166 My 17-Year-Old Just Destroyed Me With 8 Words I Riffing On My Book (1)Okay friends, confession time: I'm sitting here in my black hoodie, glasses on, looking like I just rolled out of bed (because let's be real, I kinda did), and I'm about to do something that might be brilliant or might be totally chaotic. Plot twist: I'm rereading my entire book on the podcast and calling it the I Andee Reads Between The Lines Series. Like, live. With all my current thoughts. And possibly some tangents about how I'm thinking about CMP right now. Here's What Went Down: Started with t...2025-07-1019 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #165 The One Thing Your Child Needs More Than Food (It's Why They Won't Listen)Hey hey, friends! It’s Andee, and today’s episode is a little different—think of it like a sneak peek, a love note, and a call to reimagine how you parent—all wrapped into one.After a 5-hour IKEA run...someone please tell me why that place is both magical and exhausting. I decided to release this episode instead of what I had originally planned. I felt a tug to share this 10-minute excerpt from the Listening Lab workshop I taught earlier this week.Why? Because the feedback I got after teaching it made me stop...2025-07-0716 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #164 Stop Fixing Your Kid's Meltdowns (Here's What to Do Instead)Let’s be real for a second… Tantrums are loud. Messy. Embarrassing. And if you’re anything like me, they’ve probably made you question your entire parenting strategy more than once. But what if a meltdown isn’t something to “fix” or “stop”? What if it’s actually your child’s nervous system waving a white flag saying, “This is too much—I need help.” In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason behind tantrums, emotional outbursts, and “off-track” behavior—and how to show up with calm, confidence, and connectio...2025-07-0331 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #162 The Listening Lab: Wait, You Want ME to Listen First?!Your kids have selective hearing, right? Like, they can hear a candy wrapper from three rooms away but somehow can't hear "please clean your room" when you're standing RIGHT THERE? Here's the thing nobody's telling you: The reason your kids won't listen has NOTHING to do with your volume, your consequences, or that fancy reward chart you spent 3 hours making on Pinterest. (I see you, crafty parent. I've been there. Mine had glitter. SO much glitter.) The real reason? Brace yourself... They don't feel heard. By YOU. ...2025-06-2836 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #161 When Emotions Are High, Intelligence Is Low: Why Your Kids Can’t Hear You (Yet)You know those moments when your kids are going at it—screaming, grabbing, storming off—and you’re standing there thinking, “WHAT is even happening right now?” Been there. More times than I can count. In today’s episode, we’re talking all about sibling rivalry, emotional outbursts, and how to respond in a way that actually helps—not just in the moment, but long-term. I’m breaking it down into three parts: The Foundation: Why connection is the real cure for conflict—and how sadness (yes, even those bedtime tears) is a sign that t...2025-06-2643 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #160 I Love You... and No: The Art of Calm, Connected Limits at BedtimeWhat do you do when the sticker charts work… but they don’t feel right? In today’s episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of a real coaching call with a brave, thoughtful CMP parent who’s wrestling with something we all face: the tension between loving connection and firm limits—especially when it comes to bedtime, behavior charts, and consequences that seem to work (but don’t sit well in your gut). We talk about what to do when your child comes out of their room twenty times after lights out, how to set firm limi...2025-06-2345 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #159 The Listening Lab: Wait, You Want ME to Listen First?!Your kids have selective hearing, right? Like, they can hear a candy wrapper from three rooms away but somehow can't hear "please clean your room" when you're standing RIGHT THERE? Here's the thing nobody's telling you: The reason your kids won't listen has NOTHING to do with your volume, your consequences, or that fancy reward chart you spent 3 hours making on Pinterest. (I see you, crafty parent. I've been there. Mine had glitter. SO much glitter.) The real reason? Brace yourself... They don't feel heard. By YOU. ...2025-06-1953 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #157 Black and White Parenting (Why I Ate Every Last Chocolate Bear & What It Revealed About Parenting)Okay. Deep breath. Can we get REAL for a sec? 👀You know that moment when your kid loses it (again) and your brain goes:"THAT'S IT! No screen time for a WEEK!"Then 10 minutes later you're like:"Wait... a whole week? That punishes ME. Maybe just today? Or... ugh, forget it."Yeah. THAT.That exhausting mental ping-pong game? Where you bounce between Drill Sergeant and Doormat?It's not just you. And it's not your fault.But holy moly, it IS...2025-06-091h 01Connect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #156 The CMP Data Study: How 237 Parents Achieved 133% Improvement in 8 WeeksI've never been more excited to share an episode with you! Today, I'm revealing the extraordinary results from our 2024 Connect Method Parenting study that followed 237 parents through the 8-Week Parenting Pivot program.In This Episode:Numbers That Made Me Cry Happy Tears:133% overall average improvement across all parenting metrics100% success rate - EVERY single participant reported meaningful positive change4.8 out of 5-star program ratingSpecific Transformations We Tracked:Listening without yelling: 113% improvement (from 3.2 to 6.8/10)Handling challenges calmly: 109% improvement (from 3.5 to 7.3/10)Thought control: 204% improvement (from 2.3 to 7.0/10)Parenting...2025-06-0543 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #154 The First 8 Weeks Are The HardestAKA: Why I Once Tried to Drive My Kids to Disneyland to Avoid Unpacking Boxes (Spoiler: It Didn't Work)Okay, so...remember when you decided to start that new workout routine and Day 3 felt like your muscles were staging a full-on rebellion? That's EXACTLY what the first 8 weeks of transforming your parenting feels like. Except instead of sore quads, it's your entire nervous system going "WAIT, WHAT ARE WE DOING?!"Here's what we're diving into today:🌟 The Disneyland Disaster (or as my kids call it, "That Time Mom Lost Her...2025-05-2937 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #151 The NO YELL Summer (You In?) — How to Ditch Chaos and Stay Connected When It Matters MostOkay, story time. Day TWO in our brand-new Arizona house. 100+ degree heat outside. Moving boxes EVERYWHERE. And my boys? They decided this was the PERFECT moment for an indoor blanket ride across our hardwood floors.You know exactly where this is going, right? 🤦♀️One overzealous turn later, and BAM—child-sized HOLE straight through our kitchen wall. Before we'd even figured out the Wi-Fi password, y'all!And in that split second, I felt all the mom-frustration bubbling up. The "I guess we can't have nice things" thoughts. The exasperation rising. The yell forming in my throat.2025-05-1919 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #148 Daily Confidence Builders: Practical Tools for Confident Parenting (Even on Hard Days)💪 Join The Parenting Confidence Project --> https://cmp.works/confidence 💪Welcome to Part 3 of the Self-Confidence mini-series! If you're here, you're basically an overachiever (in the best way possible) and I'm SO PROUD of you for sticking through all three episodes!Quick reminder: You already know self-confidence is the secret sauce for calm parenting. Today? We're getting DOWN AND DIRTY with the HOW. Like, actual practical tools you can use TODAY. (Yes, today. Not tomorrow when you're "ready." TODAY.)KEY TAKEAWAYS (aka: The Good Stuff):2025-05-0823 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #147 The Alpha Child Effect: How Your Confidence Shapes Your Child's Behavior💪 Join The Parenting Confidence Project --> https://cmp.works/confidence 💪Welcome back to Part 2 of my Self-Confidence mini-series, where we're gonna blow your mind with some serious "aha!" moments about parenting!(Remember Part 1? Where we talked about how self-criticism is basically the worst dating profile ever? Good stuff!)Today? We're diving into something SO juicy: how your confidence—or lack of it—is literally shaping your child's behavior. Like, right now. As we speak. Mind = BLOWN.Key Takeaways (but make it fun!):The Alpha Child Effect (AKA: When Your Kid Become...2025-05-0516 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #146 Breaking Free from Self-Criticism: Why Confidence is Your Parenting Superpower💪 Join The Parenting Confidence Project --> https://cmp.works/confidence 💪It's Tuesday, the floors are mysteriously sticky (WHY are they ALWAYS sticky??), someone just announced they need poster board for tomorrow's project (it's 9pm), and you've just unleashed your "THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS" voice for the third time today.And then what happens? That little voice in your head starts up: "Great job, Mother of the Year right here. Your kids are definitely telling their future therapists about this moment."BUT WAIT. What if—plot twist—beating yourself into an emotion...2025-05-0121 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #145 Emotional Regulation 101: How Feeling Your Emotions Makes You a Better ParentIf you've ever thought,“I shouldn't feel this way...” “I should be happier…” “Good parents don't feel so frustrated…” this episode is for you.In today's episode, I'm diving into the messy-but-magical world of emotional regulation and why—those uncomfortable feelings you're trying to stuff down are actually your parenting superpower in disguise.I share my own journey from emotional avoidance to acceptance (including that time I almost took my kids to Disneyland just to escape dealing with my feelings—true story!), and why understanding your own emotions is the secret sauce to h...2025-04-2849 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #144 8 Emotional Capacities Every Parent Needs (But No One Teaches You)Hey hey, beautiful people! ✨Oh. My. Goodness. So picture this: I'm on a call with this mom (let's call her Sarah) who's completely stuck in the yell-guilt-repeat cycle (sound familiar, anyone? 🙋♀️). She's exhausted, beating herself up, and right in the middle of our session - BOOM - everything clicked. And I thought, "This isn't just for her. EVERYONE needs to hear this!"Here's the game-changer, my friends: What if instead of trying to STOP feeling triggered, we developed the capacity to feel EVERYTHING and still parent from our highest self?Her face changed instantly...2025-04-2454 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #142 Red Flags, Deal Breakers & Non-Negotiables: Your Ultimate Tolerance GuideIn today's episode of the Connect Method Parenting Podcast, I'm diving headfirst into the messy, confusing, absolutely necessary world of figuring out what to tolerate in your relationships with your kids (and honestly, everyone else in your life). Because let's face it - we're all walking that tightrope between doormat and dictator DAILY.Here's what we're unpacking today:• The "Compassionate Alpha" approach - that magical middle ground between permissive pushover and authoritarian tyrant (spoiler alert: both extremes come from the same place of fear!)• My "Seen and Heard Sand...2025-04-1757 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #139 The Acceptance Shift ModelToday, we're diving into something that's been buzzing in my mind lately—what I call The Acceptance Shift Model. This isn’t just a concept I teach; it’s something I’ve lived through in my own parenting journey. And let me tell you—it changes everything.Here’s the truth bomb:When we argue against reality, we lose 100% of the time.Acceptance gets a bad rap. A lot of us think it means giving up, being passive, or saying, “Sure, just keep tantruming forever.” But nope. That’s not it at all.2025-04-0726 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #138 The Reboot: 2 days. 1 plan. 0 judgment = transformationFrom desperate bathroom floor journaling to parenting transformation - this is the system that saved my sanity...So here's the scene: Me, sliding down my bathroom door, desperately clutching a journal, trying not to ugly-cry because bedtime felt like scaling Mount Everest in flip-flops. Been there? That rock-bottom moment? TOTAL GAME-CHANGER. I started asking myself three stupidly simple questions:What worked today? (took me like 20 minutes to find ANYTHING 🙈)What didn't work? (umm, where to start?!)What's ONE thing I can do differently tomorrow?These questions became my daily "reboot" ritual. Then, weekly chec...2025-04-0417 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #137 The Three Mistakes That Destroy Connection: Stop Should-ing Your KidsI recorded this as part of a five-day training I did for my League of Extraordinarily Connected Parents (which, by the way, is the BEST group of humans ever), and halfway through planning it, I thought, "Wait! EVERYONE needs to hear this!"What You're About to Discover:I'm spilling ALL the tea about the three MASSIVE mistakes I used to make as a parent (and sometimes still catch myself making because, hello, I'm human!). These are the sneaky little thought patterns that absolutely DESTROY our connection with our kids:The "Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda"...2025-04-0349 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #136 When Your Child Says 'I Hate You': The Surprising Path to Deeper ConnectionSo you know that gut-punch feeling when someone says they don't like you? Or when your sweet little angel screams "I HATE YOU!" during a tantrum? Talk about emotional whiplash! Today I'm diving into this ultra-relatable parenting challenge in this episode, and trust me - it's the pep talk we all desperately need.What You'll Discover in This EpisodeWhy someone saying they hate you is actually NEUTRAL until you decide what it means (mind=officially blown, right?!)The exact thought patterns that turn your kid's tantrum words into your emotional meltdown (spoiler: we're...2025-03-3134 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #135 The Lovability Principle: Why You’re Worthy Without ConditionsEver catch yourself thinking about what LOVE really means in our parenting journey? Because WOW - I had so many thoughts swirling around this week that I just HAD to share with you all!In this episode, I'm diving DEEP into unconditional love and lovability (and trust me, this one's a game-changer for both you AND your kiddos).What We're Unpacking Today:Why love is ALWAYS the best option (and feels SO much better than frustration!)The mind-blowing truth: your lovability is ABSOLUTE (not dependent on anyone else!)My step-by-step framework for having those...2025-03-2731 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #128 Why 'BEING' Trumps 'Doing' in Parenting (And Most Parents Get This Backwards)So there I was, wide awake at 5:15 AM in FREAKING NEW ZEALAND (yes, we're still traveling—more on that later!) with this message practically BURSTING out of me. My body was like, "Andee, get up RIGHT NOW and talk to your people!" So here I am, messy bun and all, coming in hot with some truth bombs about parenting that literally changed my entire life.The Big Juicy Secret I Can't Keep Anymore:Who you're BEING matters waaaaay more than what you're DOING as a parent.Think about it—you coul...2025-03-0359 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #126 The Hard Day HypothesisToday's episode is basically what happened when years of parenting, and one very persistent thought about "hard days" collided into what might be one of the most important perspective shifts I've ever had. Grab your favorite drink and let's dive into this game-changing conversation! 🌟In this episode, I'm diving deep into:Why the most successful parents (and people) are actually the ones most willing to feel negative emotions (mind-blown yet?)The shocking revelation about why there's actually no such thing as a "hard day" (stick with me on this one!)My confession about writing my...2025-02-2442 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #124 Going All In: Why Half-Hearted Parenting is Like Training for the Olympics in Flip-FlopsWe're diving DEEP into what it really means to go all in - not just in parenting, but in life. And before you think "Oh great, another episode about trying harder" (I see you, I hear you), this is actually about something completely different.Remember Eddie the Eagle? That gloriously awkward British ski-jumper who showed up at the Olympics having barely ski jumped before (compared to the other competitors)? His story completely blew my mind, and it's going to change how you think about commitment forever. Trust me on this one.In this episode, I'm...2025-02-1750 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #117 This is What’s Happening: The SOS Method for Parenting Without Losing ItEver feel like you’re caught in a parenting Groundhog Day? The tantrums, the fights, the endless messes... all while you’re trying your hardest to hold it together?Same. In this episode, we’re diving into something I call the SOS Method—a simple but powerful way to shift out of survival mode and into connection. We’re talking about how to stay present when your brain wants to hit the eject button, why noticing what’s actually happening changes everything, and how to ditch the self-judgment spiral once and for all.Here’s...2025-01-2329 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #116 Much Ado About Questions: Turning Good Questions Into BIG Parenting WinsHey, hey, friends this week, we’re talking about something deceptively simple but ridiculously impactful: questions. Yep, those little sentences we toss around in our heads all day long are either helping us grow—or keeping us stuck.I’m sharing a personal story from my recent trip to New Zealand where a tug-of-war over a sea cave (yes, a literal sea cave!) led me to some profound realizations about parenting, connection, and emotional growth. Btw: the way I asked myself questions in the middle of a frustrating moment shifted everything.Here’s what we’...2025-01-2038 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #113 MVP: Why Rewards and Punishments Don’t Work - the Parenting Revolution You NeedHey, hey, everyone! Andee here! 🖐️ Let’s dive into a topic that is near and dear to so many of us—because, let’s be honest, we’ve all tried it—corrective parenting. You know, the old-school model of using rewards and consequences to manage behavior that doesn’t work long-term. Today, I’m breaking down exactly why.In this episode, we’re getting real about:The history of corrective parenting (hello, rats and pigeons 🐀🐦) and where it all began.Why rewards and punishments only create short-term behavior changes (and leave you exhausted).The hidden costs of corrective parenting—on...2025-01-0921 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #93 5-Day Bootcamp: Day 3Today, we're diving into the heart of what makes parenting click—connection! We'll explore why attachment is our #1 need and how it shapes every little interaction with our kids. Join Andee as she shares gems from her recent five-day training, giving you the inside scoop on the Connect Method Parenting framework. Whether you're ready for the Parenting Pivot or just want to bring more connection into your family life, this episode is packed with insights you'll love!Next Steps: Leave a review if you've been enjoying the CMP Podcast My Book: ht...2024-10-3152 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #68 How To Talk To Your Kids About SexToday we're diving into the oh-so-important topic of sexuality. We'll help you sort out your own ideas, understand sexual integrity, and tackle those tricky conversations with your kids.We'll also explore the delicate dance of modesty, finding the sweet spot between repression and healthy sexual decision-making. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife shares amazing insights on creating an environment where your kids feel safe, respected, and comfortable talking about their sexuality, desires, and boundaries.Tune in for a fun and enlightening discussion that will help you foster open, honest conversations with your kids about sexuality. Trust us, y...2024-08-0849 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #67 The Parent Trap: Breaking Free From Corrective IndulgencesThe relationship is where parenting is at! NOT discipline.That's why today I'm... Teaching you how to do "connection reps," simple two-minute exercises that help you stay grounded and connected with yourself and your children. Diving into your most common thoughts when your kids have cray cray behavior. So you can release and replace them with something better. Unpacking Connective Action Cycles.AND diving into the difference between indulgent vs productive emotions. Share it with a friend and discuss it together! Let's gooo...2024-08-0546 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #66 Parenting in the Green: How to Get Out of Overwhelm and Into ConfidenceJuggling work, kids, and everything in between, feeling overwhelmed and unsure you're doing anything right. Managing all the parenting advice left you second-guessing and overwhelmed?Sound familiar?If you’re nodding your head, this episode is for you! Join us for a live workshop replay where Andee guides you through exercises designed to build confidence and manage parental overwhelm. Let's gooooo!! Next Steps: Leave a review if you've been enjoying the CMP Podcast My Book: https://cmp.works/1xs My IG: https://cmp.wor...2024-08-0142 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #65 Diminishing Returns: When The Kids FightFrom managing high emotions to practical tips for reducing conflict in various scenarios like the car, dinner time, and during the witching hour, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Plus, we’ll talk about the importance of routines, structure, and even scripting to help kids navigate their emotions and interactions better.Remember, the goal is not perfection but progress. Tune in to learn how to foster a peaceful, connected, and emotionally intelligent family environment.Next Steps: Leave a review if you've been enjoying the CMP Podcast My Book: ht...2024-07-2944 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #64 CMP Book Club - Chapter 16As I walked out of the room, I firmly reminded them I didn't want to see them until morning. Five minutes later, they'd come out. I was a hot mess, frustrated and not liking who I was being with my kids. How did I turn it around? Tune in to find out. Next Steps: Leave a review if you've been enjoying the CMP Podcast My Book: https://cmp.works/1xs My IG: https://cmp.works/ista2024-07-2518 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #63 Something Ventured, Something Gained: When Upsetting Events Take OverIn today's episode, Andee's answering a question from a listener who wrote in asking about the right time to address off-track behavior or big emotions, and whether it's effective to teach during meltdowns. We explore this topic by breaking down the importance of timing, emotional readiness, and the developmental stages of children.Key insights include:Allowing 24 hours for emotions to cool down before addressing off-track behavior.The significance of a working relationship with your child before setting limits.Balancing firmness with compassion to create a safe and trusting environment.Using questions to self-reflect and prepare for...2024-07-2244 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #62 CMP Book Club - Chapter 15Cooperation isn't something you can demand. It's how you feel, not what you say, that increases the likelihood of your child WANTING to listen to you. It's the emotion behind the words, not the words themselves, that makes you come across as either pushy or patient. Next Steps: Leave a review if you've been enjoying the CMP Podcast My Book: https://cmp.works/1xs My IG: https://cmp.works/ista2024-07-1811 minConnect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD ParentingEp #61 Tantrums Are(n't) ForeverWhy do our kids have tantrums? What is a tantrum really? How do we help our kids when they're tantruming? That's what we're getting into today. Because raising humans and tantrums seem to go hand in hand. So let's understand the outburst a bit more so we can help them navigate the storm. Next Steps: Leave a review if you've been enjoying the CMP Podcast My Book: https://cmp.works/1xs My IG: https://cmp.works/ista2024-07-1531 min