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Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed WomenGuide to Family Meetings with Christy KeatingTired of family meetings that end with eye rolls, groans, and everyone feeling worse than when you started? You're not alone. Most families approach these conversations all wrong, turning them into lecture sessions or crisis management instead of the connection and coordination tools they're meant to be.In this episode, I'm joined by Christy Keating, founder of The Heartful Parent Collective and licensed attorney turned parent coach. Christy shares why most family meetings fail and the mindset shifts that make all the difference. We dive into the biggest misconceptions about family meetings, signs your family could benefit...
2025-09-1629 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 109 | Supporting Teens in Today's World with Will KirsopWhat do the teens of 2025 really need to grow and thrive? How is being a teen NOW different from "back in the day"? In this heartful and eye-opening episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I have the pleasure of sitting down with education leader and founder of Many Roads, Will Kirsop, for a thought-provoking conversation all about teens and tweens. Will shares why traditional academics often fall short in teaching essential life skills like empathy, active listening, and resilience—and how these very skills are key to helping our kids navigate an increasingly complex world. Fro...
2025-05-0652 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 108 | How to 'Answer Your Calling' with Jeanne WolzIn this inspiring episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I have the pleasure of welcoming the incredible Jeanne Wolz—entrepreneur, career alignment coach, and founder of Sirens Rising. Jeanne joins the podcast to share her personal journey from educator to purpose-driven business owner, and how she now helps women and non-binary folks align their careers with their deepest callings. Jeanne and I dig into what it really means to listen to your calling, move through the fear that comes with it, and take small but powerful steps toward creating a life—and career—that feels meaningful...
2025-04-2946 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 107 | Rewriting the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsMotherhood is often shaped by the beliefs and expectations we've inherited—but what if we could rewrite the script? In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I'm chatting with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, an author, Life Coach and creator of Rewrite the Mother Code LLC. Together, we're exploring how personal growth, emotional responsibility, and self-awareness can transform the way we parent—not just our children, but also ourselves. Dr. Lyons challenges the traditional 'mother code' and offers a fresh perspective on what it means to mother, extending beyond biological parenting to include all the ways we nur...
2025-04-1543 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 106 | Feelings are Like Farts (We All Have Them) with Christopher Willard, PsyDDo you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed or dysregulated when your child gets overwhelmed or dysregulated? Ah-hem, yes. We ALL do. And even though we may have the tools in our toolbox, it's challenging to use them in that exact right moment. In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I'm talking mindfulness with with Dr. Christopher Willard, a clinical psychologist and author. We have a very heartful conversation about mindfulness and emotional regulation. We're digging into the power of being responsive rather than reactive — a skill every parent can benefit from. Dr. Willard shares his...
2025-04-0137 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 105 | How Independent Play Builds Resilient and Happy Kids with Rusty KeelerThe research is showing us that our kids are not okay. They are anxious, depressed, and worried. We have to do something, and my guest today has one solution that is actually very simple. Play! More unstructured, unsupervised, rough and tumble play time. I have Rusty Keeler, Playscape Designer and Author, joining me on the Heartful Parent Podcast today to break down all things play, playscapes, and the importance of letting our kids just BE. So. What is play? Why is it important? What happens when our kids don't get enough play? How do we h...
2025-03-1849 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 104 | From Control to Connection: Transforming Your Parenting Approach with Jen LumanlanHave you ever considered how the way we parent connects to bigger societal systems like white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism? In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with Jen Lumanlan—host of Your Parenting Mojo podcast and author of Parenting Beyond Power—for a thought-provoking conversation about how traditional parenting methods can unknowingly reinforce these power structures. Jen helps us see how discipline and authority play into these systems and explore how a more heartful, mindful approach to parenting can create lasting change in our families and beyond...
2025-03-0451 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 103 | Ask Christy -- Listener Questions AnsweredI am answering 2 listener questions in this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast! Question #1: What do we do when we are watching our teens & tweens navigate relationships? How much do you give advice and how much do you let them figure out on their own? Young relationships can be tricky, and there is a lot to learn. So when do you step in? When do you stay out of it? My advice is to lean in with empathy and curiosity and then to ask a key question: what would you like to do to move fo...
2025-02-1836 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 102 | AI-Powered Learning Strategies with Dr. Deena Kara ShafferIn this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I'm welcoming the inspiring Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer, founder and CEO of Awakened Learning. Our conversation is packed with insights and actionable tips for uncovering learning strategies to help your kids learn HOW to learn. AI can get a bad rap, but it is a truly powerful tool that can make a difference in helping our kids form study habits that can span across subject areas and support them as students of all subjects, not just cramming for that chemistry test. Deena shares strategies that support students, par...
2025-02-041h 10
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 101 | We Were Never Meant to Parent Alone, So DON'T! with Academy Members Nicole, Kate, & AliIn this heartful episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I'm hoping to help you start off 2025 right by sharing the power of positive discipline, the support coaching can provide, and the incredible community within the Heartful Parent Academy. I have the privilege to be joined by three amazing moms—Nicole, Kate, & Ali—who open up about their personal parenting journeys. They share the ups and downs, the lessons learned, and how one-on-one coaching and support through the Heartful Parent Academy have helped them embrace a more connected, intentional approach to parenting. I am honored to have...
2025-01-211h 02
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 100 | The BEST of the Heartful Parent Podcast: Top 10 Moments from 100 Episodes Part 2In this special two-part milestone episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I'm taking a walk down memory lane with the top 10 moments from the first 100 episodes of the podcast! These clips capture the messages I try to convey with each and every episode. It is my goal to fill your parenting toolbox, have thought-provoking conversations, and most of all empower you to parent with more love, joy, and connection. And most of all, to remind you each week that we were never meant to do this alone. Whether you've been with me from the beginning...
2025-01-0732 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 99 | The BEST of the Heartful Parent Podcast: Top 10 Moments from 100 Episodes Part 1In this special two-part milestone episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I'm taking a walk down memory lane with the top 10 moments from the first 100 episodes of the podcast! These clips capture the messages I try to convey with each and every episode. It is my goal to fill your parenting toolbox, have thought-provoking conversations, and most of all empower you to parent with more love, joy, and connection. And most of all, to remind you each week that we were never meant to do this alone. Whether you've been with me from the beginning...
2024-12-3132 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 98 | Finding New Holiday TraditionsLet's build connection and embrace heartfulness this holiday season. Do you need a little help? In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I'm sharing holiday traditions that listeners shared with me! I'm hoping you can walk away with something new to try, whether it's baking sugar cookies, honoring loved ones at cemeteries, creating a personalized advent calendar, starting the New Year with a family hike, or spreading cheer through 'candy cane bombs' (it's harmless, I promise!) These simple yet powerful traditions could be just what you need to bring love, joy, and some heartfulness to...
2024-12-2430 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 97 | Micro-Steps Toward Meaningful Connection with Mary Willcox SmithHave you ever felt trapped in a moment of parenting, where your reaction just happens, and then afterward, you know you've screwed up? An eye roll, a slammed door, a snarky comment from your teen or tween just sets you off!? Guess what? We've all been there. Really. In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, my guest Mary Willcox Smith, fellow parent coach, is explaining that there is actually science to back up what is going on in our kids' brains AND our reaction to it! That feels freeing to me. What about you? M...
2024-12-1743 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastBONUS | How Do I Convince My Partner that Traditional Forms of Punishment Don't Work?Listener Question: How do I convince my partner, or my child's teacher, that traditional forms of punishment don't work? Get your parenting question answered, email me christy@theheartfulparent.com Rate, review, and share! We are not meant to parent alone. The Heartful Parent Academy is a great way to find support. Use code PODCAST to get your first month for only $7. Join HERE.
2024-12-1316 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 96 | When Your Child Asks, "Is Santa Real?"Whether you're ready or not, the moment will eventually come when your kid starts to wonder 'Is Santa Real?' When they ask you, do you know what you'll say, how you'll handle it? In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I'm encouraging you to keep the magic alive, even if your kids are past the believing stage. Don't let go of the hope or the spirit of what Santa represents. Instead, dig in with connection, share the reality, and invite them to help keep the magic going. How? Well, I'm here to help w...
2024-12-1025 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastBONUS | How Do We Choose (& Implement) Parenting Strategies with Both Parents On Board?Listener Question: How do we create a whole-family strategy? How do we choose and implement parenting strategies with both parents on board? Get your parenting question answered, email me christy@theheartfulparent.com Rate, review, and share! We are not meant to parent alone. The Heartful Parent Academy is a great way to find support. Use code PODCAST to get your first month for only $7. Join HERE.
2024-11-2912 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 94 | Gratitude, Giving, &...Bomb Cyclones!?Sometimes life gives you lemons, sometimes it sends you a bomb cyclone! Well, for my family this week it was the bomb cyclone. And while this situation came with its challenges, no power, no internet, no school, no way to record a brand new episode for you––there was a little bit of a silver lining around the clouds that lingered after the storm. One, a chance to reflect on what's important as we approach U.S. Thanksgiving, the holiday all about gratitude. And two, the chance for me to pull a GREAT past episode out of...
2024-11-2641 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastBONUS | Should I Be a Tiger Mom?Listener Question: How much should I push my child to succeed? Should I be a tiger mom? Am I doing her a disservice by being laid back and not pushing her to do more? Get your parenting question answered, email me christy@theheartfulparent.com Rate, review, and share! We are not meant to parent alone. The Heartful Parent Academy is a great way to find support. Use code PODCAST to get your first month for only $7. Join HERE.
2024-11-2215 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastBONUS | How Do I Handle My Teen's Big Feelings About BoundariesListener Question: How do I handle my teen's big feelings about boundaries, as she's going between two households? Get your parenting question answered, email me christy@theheartfulparent.com Rate, review, and share! We are not meant to parent alone. The Heartful Parent Academy is a great way to find support. Use code PODCAST to get your first month for only $7. Join HERE.
2024-11-1516 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastBONUS | 2024 Election: How Do I Talk to My Kids About This?In this Heartful Bonus episode, I am coming to you to help bear the emotional weight we are feeling following the U.S. Presidential Election earlier this week. If you are grieving, feeling lost, wondering what to say to your kids, and how to move forward, I'm here to support you. I'm sharing my thoughts, the thoughts of a few others, and giving you a little guidance on what to say to our kids in light of the outcome. Thanks for joining me. If you need more support, reach out, christy@theheartfulparent.com. We are not in t...
2024-11-0924 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastBONUS | How Do I Start Difficult Conversations When My Teen Just Shuts Down?Listener Question: How do I start difficult conversations when my teen just shuts down? Get your parenting question answered, email me christy@theheartfulparent.com Rate, review, and share! We are not meant to parent alone. The Heartful Parent Academy is a great way to find support. Use code PODCAST to get your first month for only $7. Join HERE.
2024-10-3011 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastBONUS | How Do We Help Our Children Stay Authentic to Themselves?Listener Question: How do we help our children stay authentic to themselves? Get your parenting question answered, email me christy@theheartfulparent.com Rate, review, and share! We are not meant to parent alone. The Heartful Parent Academy is a great way to find support. Use code PODCAST to get your first month for only $7. Join HERE.
2024-10-2514 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastBONUS | My Child is Shy. How Can I Help Her Feel More Confident?Listener Question: How can I help my daughter, who is shy, feel more confident in making friends at her new secondary school where she doesn't know anyone? Resources: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts Get your parenting question answered, email me christy@theheartfulparent.com Rate, review, and share! We are not meant to parent alone. The Heartful Parent Academy is a great way to find support. Use code PODCAST to get your first month for...
2024-10-1814 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 88 | Dos and Don'ts of Communicating with TeensCommunicating with our teens is challenging, and I'm not talking about THE talks, I'm talking about the every day stuff: Did you get that project done? Do you have everything you need for soccer? Where are you going, who will be there, and when will you be back? These everyday conversations can cue eye rolls, sighs of frustration, and blank looks. And that doesn't feel like communication. I'm in the thick of this, and maybe you are too. Even if you're kids aren't teens yet, when it comes to learning the Dos and Don'ts of communicating––the earl...
2024-10-1538 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastBONUS | Helping Your Children Thrive & SucceedListener Question: How do I give my children (and my husband) everything they need to thrive and succeed in life? Get your parenting question answered, email me christy@theheartfulparent.com Rate, review, and share! We are not meant to parent alone. The Heartful Parent Academy is a great way to find support. Use code PODCAST to get your first month for only $7. Join HERE.
2024-10-1113 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastBONUS | Will I Ever Stop Being So Tired?Listener Question: Will I Ever Stop Being So Tired? Get your parenting question answered, email me christy@theheartfulparent.com Rate, review, and share! We are not meant to parent alone. The Heartful Parent Academy is a great way to find support. Use code PODCAST to get your first month for only $7. Join HERE.
2024-10-0415 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 85 | Unlocking Time Management with Megan SumrellHey there, Heartful Parent listeners! In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that touches every single part of our lives as parents, partners, and professionals—effective time management. Now, before you roll your eyes and think, "Oh no, not another time management talk," trust me, you'll want to stick around for this one. Time management can feel like an impossible dream, right? I get it! We're all juggling so much, and sometimes it seems like planning is just another thing we *don't* have time for. But today's episode brings a refreshing perspective that I think yo...
2024-09-2453 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 82 | Keeping Your College-Bound Kid Safe with Carrie PasquarelloIf you've got a middle schooler, high schooler, or a kid heading off to college, this one's for you. And if you're feeling that mix of pride and panic as they head off into the world, you're in the right place. Today, I'm chatting with Carrie Pasquarello, the amazing CEO and co-founder of Global Secure Resources, Inc. Carrie's all about helping parents keep their kids safe at college and when studying abroad—definitely a topic close to many of our hearts. Carrie has a fascinating background as a victim advocate and has worked with the Sta...
2024-09-0347 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 79 | Heartful Habits: Navigating Sibling Rivalry In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, we're diving into a topic that hits home for many families—sibling rivalry. With the summer winding down and school either starting or just around the corner, the dynamics between siblings can often become more tense. Whether your kids are getting on each other's nerves or engaging in outright fights, it's a common challenge that many parents face. Christy Keating shares her insights on why sibling rivalry happens, how we might inadvertently contribute to it as parents, and practical strategies for fostering a more peaceful environment at home. Tune in...
2024-08-1325 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 68 | Navigating Divorce Peacefully with Kim KorvenToday, I want to chat about something that might not be the picture-perfect family life we often imagine: divorce. We all envision a loving, committed partnership raising happy kids, but for many, that's not the reality. If you're in a relationship that's run its course or has turned negative, you might be wondering if staying for the kids is the right choice or how to move forward. I recently spoke with Kim Korven, who's been through it all – a retired lawyer and judge, mom, divorcee, and judo coach. Kim's approach to divorce is different. She doesn't treat it...
2024-05-2845 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 67 | Finding Harmony: Navigating Work, Parenthood, and Partnership with Uwe DockhornHey there, Heartful Parent podcast fam! Welcome back to another enriching episode of the Heartful Parent podcast. And to our newcomers, a warm welcome! Whether you discovered us through the recent Safe Parenting Summit or stumbled upon us by chance, I'm truly grateful for your presence and excited to dive into today's conversation. Parenthood, partnerships, and our professional endeavors—they all weave together to shape who we are. Today's guest, Uwe Dockhorn, embodies this holistic approach to life. Hailing from Germany, Uwe is not just a mental health advocate and executive coach; he's the mastermind behi...
2024-05-2138 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 66 | Parenting with Purpose: Insights from Trunnis GogginsHey there, lovely listeners! Get ready for another episode of the The Heartful Parent Podcast. Today, we're joined by Trunnis Goggins, a parent, educator, and all-around awesome human being. After the devastation of losing his oldest daughter, Trunnis slipped into a world of confusion and darkness. However, with soul-searching, he was able to rediscover his purpose and strive to help others deal with challenging and tragic situations arising from parenting and quite frankly everyday life. Trunnis now lives in Asheville North Carolina and is privileged to be with his oldest grandson who lost his mother the same t...
2024-05-1434 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 65 | Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating Screens and Connections with Joey OdomHave you ever been so distracted by your phone that you've missed important moments in your child's life? Today's guest knows just what that feels like. Joey Odom joins me to talk about phone distraction and how it impacts our children's lives. Joey missed his son's first soccer goal because he was looking at his phone, he had a realization: his phone was getting in the way of his best intentions as a Dad and husband. Since then, he has been on a journey to change his relationship with his phone so that he can cha...
2024-05-0751 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 64 | Using Music in Parenting with Samantha FooteHey Heartful Parents, As we wrap up April, I wanted to share a fun topic: Using Music in Parenting. Today's guest, Samantha Foote is a board-certified music therapist that explores the transformative role of music in parenting. During our conversation we talk about: Crafting emotion-based songs using GarageBand Creating playlists for different emotion states Using Drum talks to facilitate non-verbal communication Samantha also focuses on how the power of music can ease transition between activities and connecting with neurodivergent children. Throughout the conversation, Samantha discusses the importance of prioritizing connection over co...
2024-04-3039 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 63 | Fight the New Drug with Parker HymasHey Heartful Parents, Today, I've got a guest on the show who's tackling a topic that's not always easy to talk about—pornography. Yep, I said it. It's a subject that often gets swept under the rug, especially when it comes to conversations with our kids or within our own relationships. Let's face it, discussing porn can be uncomfortable, even controversial. But here's the thing: when we dig into the facts, the evidence, the science, things start to become clearer. And that's exactly what we're going to do today. So, let me introduce yo...
2024-04-2342 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 62 | Fostering Connections & Breaking Stereotypes with Bunmi EmenanjoHey Parents, When was the last time you read to your kids? You're going to want to drop everything and listen to today's episode all about fostering connections and breaking stereotypes through storytelling. I'm sitting down with the wonderful Bunmi Emenanjo and attorney, an entrepreneur, an author and my friend. And you may remember her from last year's Safe Parenting Summit. Bunmi is going to share her journey growing up in Nigeria, where storytelling isn't just a pastime—it's a way of life. We chat about the incredi...
2024-04-1646 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 60 | The Family Jewels with Nancy BalinApril's here, and you know what that means - Testicular Cancer Awareness month! So, for our latest episode of The Heartful Parent we're diving deep into a story that'll hit you right in the feels. I had the privilege of chatting with Nancy Balin, who wears two hats: she's the Executive Director of The Family Jewels Foundation and, lucky for me, a good friend. Together, we unpacked her stepson Jamieson's journey through Testicular Cancer—and trust me, it's a rollercoaster. Nancy doesn't hold back - she gets real about the importance of catching th...
2024-04-0251 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 57 | Using Reiki to Reduce Stress with Rosalyn AcostaCould you use a couple more tools in your toolbox for managing and reducing stress or shifting the energy around your parenting? My guest on this episode of The Heartful Parent Podcast is Rosalyn Acosta, an Energy Healer and Eco-Wellness Travel Planner, who is also the founder of Live, Heal, Travel. Rosalyn and I dive into the practice of reiki, which I know we've maybe heard of, but possibly don't know much about. It is the practice of using the energy in the body to heal and cleanse your chakras. She explains some mindfulness methods and demonstrates s...
2024-03-1238 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 56 | Marriage, Parenting, & Personal Growth with Jonas KeatingWelcome to the Podcast, Jonas Keating! I'm so thrilled to have my husband, one of my very favorite people, on The Heartful Parent Podcast for this episode. He is such a good sport and truly a great podcast guest! He not only answers all my questions, we even have one from our six year old, which turned out to be the hardest question for both of us. Jonas shares with us how parenting is different than he expected, his perspective on what makes our family work well, and what it is like being married to someone in t...
2024-03-0546 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 55 | We are NOT Meant to Parent Alone with Providencia LopezYou've heard me say it at the start of every episode: we were never meant to do this alone. Parenting, that is. Finding the support she needed was what saved this week's guest's relationship with her daughters and got her on a much better path in parenting. Providencia Lopez is a former client that I had the pleasure of working with when she found herself newly sober and in a very tough spot with parenting. She knew she needed help, and she did the right thing by reaching out to find it. Providencia and I dig into...
2024-02-2745 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 52 | Improving Your Relationship with Your Space with Patricia LohanDid you know that feng shui is the art of creating a harmonious and healthy home? You might be a skeptic, and that is okay. But if you stop and think about it, your relationship with your space (home, office, bedroom, etc) impacts everything. Maybe it's hard to relax with a lot of clutter. Maybe you can't unwind in your bedroom because it's also your office. Maybe your kitchen table is full of kids' homework and papers to look over. All of this is impacting the energy of your day to day routines. Feng Shui E...
2024-02-0641 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 51 | Heartful Parenting Practice: Showing Up with the 4 S'sMost of us wonder what we can do to raise happy, successful kids; the answers aren't always obvious or easy! In this solo episode, we are digging into what the research shows about raising securely attached kiddos who thrive socially, emotionally, and cognitively from preschool through adulthood. Not surprisingly, perhaps, the answer starts with us: how we show up is key. To help parents do that well, we're talking today about the 4 S's, which were developed through the brilliant work of Drs. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson . The 4 S's are a b...
2024-01-3035 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp50 | Getting Un-Stuck from Anger & Shame in Parenting with Emily HughesCan you relate to feeling angry, exhausted, overwhelmed? I'm betting every parent has! And maybe you've even lost it on your kids or your partner. Cue the shame spiral. We've truly all been there, but we can't let our shame get the best of us! On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking about all things overwhelmed, angry, and exhausted with Emily Hughes, a Conscious Parent Coach, Somatic Therapist, and mom of two. She and I both share pretty vulnerable stories about times we've had all-out-rage just take over. Again, cue shame spiral. Like I said...
2024-01-2343 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 49 | What the HECK is Sugar Dating?! with Casey O'Roarty & Amy LangSugar Dating?? Have you heard of this? If you have a teen, tween, young adult, or someone who is going to grow into one, you'll want to hear this! My good friends and colleagues, Amy Lang and Casey O'Roarty, and I are talking about something just a little disturbing today, and that is the concept of Sugar Dating. We dig into what it is exactly, how it is being facilitated through the internet, why adolescent brains are NOT equipped to really understand the reality of this, and finally how and when to talk to your kids about t...
2024-01-1643 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 47 | Recipe for a Good LifeNew Year's resolutions are not really my thing, but I do like a reset around this time of year. So as we start 2024, I'm asking these questions (for myself and for you): What do you want for yourself, as a parent, professional, a friend, a human? What do you want for your partnership (if you're parenting with a partner)? What will make 2024 feel like a success to you? And what are you willing to do to get the things you want? With these questions in mind, I offer you my...
2024-01-0239 min
Lift-Off With Energizing Results388-Christy KeatingEpisode Summary
Christy Keating, of The Heartful Parent Collective, is a lawyer turned Parent Coach who rocks the parenting world by helping parents raise children who are both Brain and Body Safe™!
Who’s your ideal client and what’s the biggest challenge they face?
What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?
What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?
What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?
What’s the one ques...
2023-12-1214 min
Joyful Courage for Parenting TeensExploring "sugar dating" with Amy Lang and Christy KeatingJoin me and my good friends Amy Lang and Christy Keating as we dig into the trend of "sugar dating." Why do we care? Well, this is a growing trend on college campuses and it's important for parents to be informed and able to have conversations with their young adult children.Find more show notes and ad info at https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/exploring-sugar-dating-amy-lang-christy-keating/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-12-0442 minJoyful Courage for Parenting TeensExploring "sugar dating" with Amy Lang and Christy KeatingJoin me and my good friends Amy Lang and Christy Keating as we dig into the trend of "sugar dating." Why do we care? Well, this is a growing trend on college campuses and it's important for parents to be informed and able to have conversations with their young adult children.Find more show notes and ad info at https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/exploring-sugar-dating-amy-lang-christy-keating/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-12-0442 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 42 | Eliminating Mealtime Battles––Part 2 with Christine MuenzWe are back for the second half of the 'mealtime battles' conversation with my good friend and colleague Christine Muenz. If you missed part on, go check it out Eliminating Mealtime Battles––Part 1. In this episode, I'm firing all my feeding, food, and mealtime questions at Christine. And she offers her thought provoking perspective on how mealtimes can play out on a daily basis. She shares how some of the philosophies that we use to feed our infants can transfer to feed our toddlers, children, and teens. And she talks about how we can maybe improve the choic...
2023-11-2844 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 41 | Gratitude, Health, & HappinessIf you celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving! Whether or not you celebrate, I'm still glad you are all here to dig into the benefits of inviting more gratitude into your life daily, weekly, and beyond. In this episode, I'm giving you the numbers of how an active gratitude practice benefits your emotional and social wellbeing and helps you get the D.O.S.E. chemicals that benefit your overall physical health. BUT not all gratitude practices are created equal! While even just listing things you are grateful for can benefit your overall health, today I'm sharing some wa...
2023-11-2134 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 38 | Halloween Myths BUSTEDI love Halloween! We get to dress up and pretend. It's great for building community and connecting with our neighbors. If you celebrate, it is a lighthearted, low prep holiday. And… I'm all about safety, so let's talk about safety on Halloween. However, I bet my list will surprise you! I'm not going to tell you to inspect your kids' candy or follow them around the neighborhood. I'm going to explain the three main myths around Halloween safety and give a couple practical tips that will help you have fun and stay safe. So, let's bust...
2023-10-3121 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 37 | Finding the Sparkle & Balancing the GRIT with Wendy S. MeadowsWork-life balance is one of the biggest challenges in parenting. On this episode of The Heartful Parent Podcast, Wendy S. Meadows joins me to dig into what to do when you are overwhelmed, burned out, and you are stuck, feeling frustrated, and so tired day in and day out. Wendy brings not only her expertise as a mom and best-selling author into this conversation, she is a certified Life Coach, Family Law Mediator, and Parent Coordinator. Her background in family law paved the way for this new path, where she uses her combined experience to offer highly r...
2023-10-2444 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 36 | Up Close & Personal with Israeli Mom, Lihi NetzerMy friend and colleague, Lihi Netzer joins me on the podcast today. Lihi is a fellow Positive Discipline Educator and Parent Coach. She focuses her work on pre-teens and teens struggling with social emotional challenges. Today, Lihi is here for a different reason. Lihi lives in Tel Aviv, Israel and she is sharing her personal account of living and parenting through the events that happened in Israel on October 6 & 7, 2023. Lihi not only shares her story, but also talks about parenting her own 10 & 13 year olds during a very scary time. All of this through the lens of her e...
2023-10-1739 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 35 | How to T.A.L.K. S.C.A.R.E.D.© When the World is ToughWhen the world is scary, how do we parent? You might find yourself thinking, I want to talk to my kids about [insert scary or unsettling world thing], but I don't know how. Maybe you're feeling a little overwhelmed, scared, or triggered yourself. This episode is all about the Heartful Parenting Practice of using T.A.L.K. S.C.A.R.E.D.© This is a universal framework that you can use to talk to your kids when you don't know how to talk to them about difficult things. This helpful acronym is an approach in he...
2023-10-1021 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 29 | Clean(er) Toxin-Free Living with Dr. Samantha RadfordDr. Samantha Radford joins me on The Heartful Parent Podcast today. She is here to help us use a combination of scientific research with wellness and self-care to promote non-toxic living in our homes. As the owner of Evidence-Based Mommy, she focuses her work on helping families thrive in an attainable way. Dr. Radford and I dig into the places (and things) in our lives where our babies and kids might be exposed to toxic chemicals. She also explains why some of the things to watch out for are more dangerous to kids than adults. And she g...
2023-08-2941 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 23 | Teaching Comprehensive Consent with Sarah CasperTeaching our children about consent can be one of the "awwww…I know!" conversations with our kids, but it doesn't have to be! Today, Consent Educator and founder of Comprehensive Consent, Sarah Casper joins me on The Heartful Parent Podcast to share her story of how she got into the work of teaching consent (trust me, it's a totally unexpected reason!). And Sarah shares how she uses social-emotional learning theory and practices to equip young people (and their adults) with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate body boundaries and create healthy relationships. Sarah emphasizes the us...
2023-07-1837 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 21 | An Ode to ImperfectionI'm getting real with you today on The Heartful Parent Podcast! I'm sharing a personal story about a [very recent] time I didn't use the techniques of Positive Discipline––instead I let my anger get the best of me. Instead, I spoke to my daughter from a place of fear, frustration, and disbelief; I let the imperfect human side of me win out over the so-called "parent expert" side of me. BUT, it's not all bad! My relationship with my kid and my ability to *tolerate* myself were both repaired fairly quickly, which is why I'm sharing this...
2023-07-0424 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 18 | Conversations on Death & Dying for the Sandwich Generation with Maureen KuresFounder and CEO of Radiant Mourning, Maureen Kures joins me on The Heartful Parenting Podcast today. Maureen is on a mission to guide families to decide, document, and discuss their final chapter plans long before it is needed in order to bring a sense of peace to those who live on. As an End-of-Life Planning Facilitator and Doula, Maureen has witnessed the devastation that can occur when families haven't' had candid conversations with those who matter most. She knows it can be different with planning. Because many of us are now part of the sandwich generation–caring for...
2023-06-1344 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 17 | Overwhelmed & Underwater: The Mental Load with Laura DangerThis episode is all about the mental load and we have Laura Danger with us today on the Heartful Parent Podcast to talk about it. Laura is an Educator, Advocate, and Fair Play Facilitator. She creates educational content in an effort to create a more equitable world. She is passionate about domestic equity, the value of domestic labor and how empowerment out in the world starts with empowerment at home. Laura and I dig into the reasons that contribute to our mental load, that can often burden one parent more than the other, and the reasons why...
2023-06-0647 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 16 | "Safe" Adults Aren't Always Safe: Lessons from the Latest Clergy ScandalOn this episode of The Heartful Parent Podcast, I am challenging you join me in taking a stand and truly making a difference to prevent child sexual abuse. It is time to start asking questions to ALL the adults and organizations that are involved in our children's lives. And it is time to teach our children about 3 very important forms of Safe Boundaries so they have the knowledge and the power to be safe, happy, and whole. A great place to start is Episode 14: Keeping Your Kids Safe at Summer Camp with Cherie Benjoseph to g...
2023-05-3019 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 15 | A Heartful Approach to Financial Literacy with Jon AlvaradoToday, Jon Alvarado, the founder of Teach Financial Literacy joins me on The Heartful Parent Podcast to talk about financial literacy and how to understand it enough to talk to our kids about it. And who would have guessed, but his approach to financial literacy goes hand-in-hand with Heartful Parenting! Jon speaks about how drastically the financial landscape has changed in the last 20-25 years. There are options for our kids (and us) now that didn't even exist 20 years ago! So he is here to help us reframe not only how we view money and wealth, but...
2023-05-2333 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 14 | Keeping Your Kids Safe at Summer Camp with Cherie BenjosephIn preparation for a summer filled with fun and exciting summer camp opportunities, I am welcoming Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW on The Heartful Parent Podcast today. Cherie has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years in various school settings. Currently she works at the Director of National Outreach and Education for the Center for Child Counseling. In 2009, Cherie founded the KidSafe Foundation, a non-profit with a focus on child sexual abuse primary prevention. KidSafe has many programs for parents and educators, but today we are talking about CampSafe which is geared towards providing strong foundational k...
2023-05-1644 min
Thriving After 40085 - Christy Keating – Former Sex Crimes Prosecutor turned Parenting Coach shares her journey and lessons learned, including how she reinvented herself, how she dealt with her own trauma, and insight for how best to deal with your children, and humans inChristy Keating is no stranger to reinvention, after leaving a 20 year career as a Prosecutor in the Sexual Crimes unit, Christy pivoted to a passion, becoming a certified parent coach and helping prevent sexual abuse by training parents and others who work with kids the red flags. Christy is now the founder and CEO of The Heartful Parent Collective and she loves helping parents find more love, joy, and connection in their families. She is a Certified Parent Coach® , a Certified Positive Discipline Instructor, a Certified Instructor with the Gottman Institute as well as a lo...
2023-05-131h 04
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 13 | Tips for the Toughest Conversations with Dr. Mandy SanchezI am so happy to welcome Dr. Mandy Sanchez on The Heartful Parent Podcast today. Dr. Sanchez is Program Coordinator for Culture Reframed, an international non-profit organization that is focused on addressing the public health crisis of the digital age: pornography. Dr. Sanchez's role with Culture Reframed focuses on expanding, developing, and ensuring high quality, comprehensive, impactful programming for parents and adults who are influential in children's and teens' lives. She is here to share the shocking truth about the connection between social media and the gaming world with pornography and the porn industry. It is a...
2023-05-0950 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 12 | Tech Less & Talk More to Promote Digital Wellness with Dawn WibleToday on The Heartful Parent Podcast, I welcome Dawn Wible, a certified digital wellness educator and founder of Talk More. Tech Less. Dawn focuses her work on how digital wellness and safety go hand in hand. Her mantra is "if we're not well we won't be safe, and if we're not safe we can't be well". She and I agree that our kids' safety is dependent on their mental and physical well-being. Technology is a big part of our lives, so we need to learn how to use it to serve us, rather than have it dictate how we...
2023-05-0243 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 11 | From Worker to Parent to Working Parent––How We've Screwed Up Parental Leave with Dr. Amy BeacomOn this episode of The Heartful Parent Podcast, I welcome a true change-maker, Dr. Amy Beacom, who is Founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership and co-author of The Parental Leave Playbook. Amy consults with Fortune 100 companies, international organizations, working parents, and more to transform the way our companies and our country engage with the parental leave transition. The United States is the ONLY industrialized country without a federal paid leave policy for new parents. Dr. Amy Beacom shares the research of what this is doing to parents on a personal level, as well a...
2023-04-2545 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 10 | Play & Our Mental Health––Why Our Kids & Teens are StrugglingThis week on The Heartful Parent Podcast, I bring you a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Peter Gray, a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College. Dr. Gray has conducted and published research in behavioral biology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. Dr. Gray and I focus this conversation on the play of children and how impactful play (or lack of play) is on the mental health of our children and teens. We dig into how the decrease of casual play is directly related to the increase in depression and anxiety in children and teens today.
2023-04-1853 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 9 | Supporting Emotional Regulation with Art with Jocelyn FitzgeraldToday I am welcoming Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a board-certified art therapist and EMDR consultant. Jocelyn focuses her work on inviting others to engage in a more authentic, awakened, connected, and creative life. She believes in a supportive and therapeutic approach that provides nurturing feedback to help clients address personal life challenges effectively. In this episode, Jocelyn and I dig into what mindfulness is (it can be simpler than you might think) and how to incorporate both mindfulness and art into your daily routines. Jocelyn shares some really practical tips on how kids, teens, and parents can easily start p...
2023-04-1140 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 8 | Growing in Our Leadership at Home & at Work with Teri SchmidtOn this episode of The Heartful Parent Podcast I have the pleasure of chatting with Teri Schmidt, the founder and director of Stronger to Serve Coaching & Teambuilding. Teri loves supporting female leaders to gain the clarity and confidence they need to unleash potential, drive team performance, and make their workplaces and communities more compassionate and just. Using her 25+ years of coaching, leadership, and performance improvement experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, Teri excels at turning overwhelm into impact. She hosts the Strong Leaders Serve podcast (formerly the Moms that Lead podcast) which aims to sup...
2023-04-0443 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 7 | Conscious Parenting from the Heart with Caitlin EscobarToday, I have the pleasure of having Cailtin Escobar, a certified Conscious Parent Coach, Positive Discipline Educator, and founder of Raising Parents Coaching on The Heartful Parent Podcast. Caitilin is dedicated to partnering with parents to find more joy and purpose in their parenting role through teaching researched-based parenting workshops and coaching in ways that empower and support parents with today's complex world. In this episode, Caitlin explains that when it comes to how we are as parents, Conscious Parenting is the WHY and Positive Discipline is the HOW. Caitlin and I get the chance to dig...
2023-03-2844 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 6 | Heartful Parenting Practice: Family MeetingsToday I'm sharing one of my favorite tools of Positive Discipline, and the first Heartful Parenting Practice episode––the Family Meeting! If that strikes fear or anxiety in you, you are not alone. The family meeting you might be thinking of may have been full of lectures and yelling. BUT the Family Meeting I describe is NOT that; it is a fun way to connect with your family. It focuses on building community, building connection, and practicing cooperation. There are many ways to set up this type of family meeting for your own family, SO I cover the f...
2023-03-2140 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 5 | Unpacking the Emotions of Parenthood with Wendy SlonekerToday I have the pleasure of having Wendy Sloneker from Heart Healing From Loss on the Heartful Parent Podcast. Wendy is a Grief Coach & Specialist who helps people suffering from loss to connect and reclaim a sense of aliveness. Wendy's coaching work is informed by the Grief Recovery Method, The Life Coach School, and David Kessler's Grief Educator program and is LGBTQI informed. There are many, many life events that can bring about feelings of grief or loss, including many on the journey of parenting. There are life changes, expected and unexpected milestones, big and small transitions, an...
2023-03-1438 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 4 | Reconnecting With Our Youth with Sherra GrasserToday I continue the conversation about the findings of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey from the CDC which identifies that our youth are in crisis. Sherra Grasser joins me in the conversation today. Sherra is a Youth Empowerment Coach, Founder & Director of MePowerment Programs-Empowering Youth from the Inside Out. Her mission is to make an impact and advocate for the mental health of our youth. Sherra and I talk about how our youth are growing up disconnected in a connected world. They are bombarded by outside influences, such as social media, peers, parents, and the lingering effects o...
2023-03-0743 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 3 | Survey Says: Our Youth Are In CrisisToday I am starting a conversation about our youth in crisis by presenting some of the findings of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey put out by the CDC on February 13, 2023. The report covers 5 areas, sexual behavior, substance use, experience of violence, mental health & suicidality, and new and emerging national data. In regards to these 5 areas, today I will begin to cover: What does this report mean? What are the numbers telling us? What might be the causes for concern based on the findings? And most importantly, what can we...
2023-02-2838 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 2 | Positive Discipline with Dr. Jane NelsenToday I'm welcoming a very special guest, Dr. Jane Nelsen! Jane is the co-founder of the Positive Discipline Association, a worldwide training program that has certified thousands of Positive Discipline Facilitators in 88 countries (I am one of them!). The original book, written in 1981, was the product of Jane's deep gratitude for the changes she was able to make as a parent of 7 children after learning the philosophy of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs in a college class in Child Development and Family Relations. Since that time, Jane has authored or co-authored many books, tool cards, and training m...
2023-02-2141 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 1 | Welcome to The Heartful Parent PodcastWelcome, welcome, welcome! In this intro to The Heartful Parent Podcast, you hear from me, Christy Keating, about my journey becoming a parent, what that meant for my partnership and professional life, and how all of this brought me to become a parenting coach and supporter of other parents by creating The Heartful Parent Collective. My journey may be relatable to you as a parent; after becoming a mom and feeling the pressure of dual roles, I decided to make a change. I left my work of 20 years as a prosecutor to create a space for parents...
2023-02-1426 min
Have A Seat...Conversations With Women In The WorkplaceParents! We See You and Are Here For You, A Conversation with The Heartful Parent Collective Founder, Christy KeatingSend us a text“My second daughter was born and everything came into stereo for me and I thought there’s got to be a better way to do this, parents deserve so much more support”Raising children, of any age, in today's topsy turvy world can be challenging to say the least. Where do you go to find non-judgmental help, support, guidance and a sense of community? My show this week may just have the answers you seek. Meet Christy Keating, a Certified Parent Coach®, a Certified Positive Discipline Instructor, a Certif...
2022-09-2540 min
The Secrets of Supermom ShowBuilding Connections with Our Children with Christy KeatingParenting is hard. Behavior issues, screen time, and “manipulative” children…the list goes on. Our guest today, Christy Keating, helps us understand the importance of building connections to manage all these parenting struggles and more. Christy is a Certified Parent Coach® , a Certified Positive Discipline Instructor, and a Certified Instructor with the Gottman Institute. She is also a long-time leader and speaker at the Program for Early Parent Support. In addition to her work as a parent coach, Christy is a licensed attorney and former prosecutor of 20 years with expertise in the prose...
2022-09-2232 min
Parenting Teens with Dr. CamTeenagers and Sexting with Christy KeatingIf you’re worried your teen may be sending or receiving inappropriate snapchats, texts, and DMs, this episode is for you.
According to the CDC sexting can damage a teen’s self-image, is linked to cyberbullying, increases rates of depression and other mental health issues, and may even result in felony charges.
Yet, this activity has become somewhat normalized even expected among teens. Nearly 15% have sent an explicit or suggestive image or message, and one out of four teens have received one.
In this episode, I’m joined by Christy Keating, founder and CEO of...
2022-09-2136 min
Strong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt89. Leading Your Teens Through Mental Health Challenges with Christy KeatingAs leaders, one of the most important places we can apply our leadership skills is in our homes. And with our teens and tweens in the middle of a mental health crisis, honing our leadership skills to support them is a necessity. Parenting coach, CEO of the Heartful Parent, and licensed attorney Christy Keating is back with us to share some practical tips about how we can best lead the teens and tweens in our lives through this challenging time.About Christy: Christy Keating is the founder and CEO of The Heartful Pa...
2022-08-1739 min
The Good Mom PodcastTalking to Tweens & Teens About Sexual Consent with Christy Keating, The Heartful ParentSend us a textSpecial Guest Episode: Christy Keating from The Heartful Parent joins me this week for an informative and open conversation about the who, what, when, and why our tweens and teens need to hear about sexual consent from us. If you've avoided talking to your tweens or teens about sex, this episode will give you some facts and encouragement, plus an easy-to-follow guideline and suggestions for exactly how to actually have the convo. Christy is a Certified Parent Coach®, a Certified Positive Discipline Educator, and a Certified Instructor with The Gottman Institute. She...
2022-06-0936 min
Own ItHow Erica Fite & Katie Keating of Fancy, Own ItHi and welcome to the OWN IT podcast, where we celebrate the growing number of (women and non-binary) ad agency owners and talk about buying out of the boys’ club of advertising, one agency at a time. Today I’m talking to another dynamic duo in the agency ownership world. Erica Fite and Katie Keating are partners in owning Fancy, an agency they started to make a difference in the world and the world of advertising for women. In fact, both have a directed passion for empowering women in business. We talk about where that mission came from...
2022-05-2342 min
Toxic Person ProofEpisode 265: Protecting Your Kids From Child Abuse with Christy KeatingChristy Keating is the founder of The Heartful Parent. Christy loves helping parents and morelove, joy, and connection in their families and with their children by helping them discovernewfound energy in their parenting, develop an appreciation for what they have and who they are, and create sustainable ways to achieve their vision or dream for their family. Christy is a Certified Parent Coach®, a Certified Positive Discipline Educator, and a Certified Instructor with The Gottman Institute. She is also a long-time leader and speaker for the Program for Early Parent Support. I...
2022-04-0147 min
High Wire Woman with Rosanna BerardiEpisode 70: Parenting During the Pandemic: A Chat with Christy KeatingThis week on the High Wire Woman podcast, Rosanna Berardi is talking about the reality of parenthood. Her guest, Christy Keating, is a parenting coach, a child sexual abuse prevention expert, and the founder of the Heartful Parent. Over the years she has taught many parents and professionals how to keep children safe, and how to identify problematic behaviors both in-person and online. In this episode, Christy shares insights on becoming balanced parents, especially in the midst of a crisis like a pandemic. You'll hear Rosanna and Christy talk about:Parenting is not an easy job, and it doesn't come w...
2022-03-0822 min
Imperfectly Ambitious169. Managing the Stress and Uncertainty of Life as a Parent and Professional through a Pandemic, with Christy KeatingBeing a busy parent and professional already has it's challenges, then add on a pandemic and everything is amplified. Christy Keating is the Founder of the Heartfelt Parent and a Certified Parent Coach (also a licensed attorney). She provides women with the tools to manage stress and uncertainty while juggling all of the things. THAT is what we're diving into in this episode! Grab Christy's free resource here: www.theheartfulparent.com/balance Connect with Christy: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn --------- >>>Grab my Magnetize Your M...
2021-12-0934 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt65. How to Raise Future Leaders with Christy KeatingAs parents, our most important leadership role is at home. But sometimes it's easy to forget that. The rush to get everyone fed and where they need to be on time or the desire to spare our kids the pain of failure leads us to take leadership shortcuts. We take over, do things ourselves...in order to make sure it's done right and efficiently. In doing so, we limit our kids' abilities to develop into leaders themselves.In today's conversation with former prosecutor turned parenting coach, Christy Keating, we discuss strategies for raising our kids t...
2021-12-0251 min
Raising DaughtersHow To Teach Your Kids About Consent With Christy KeatingOn a mission to help parents build a happier, healthier, more heartful world one kid at a time, Christy Keating joins us to dive into the topic of consent. As a Certified Parent Coach and Positive Discipline Educator, she shares insights on incorporating safety lessons into family conversations, implementing protective measures at home, and guiding children and teenagers in understanding the concept of consent—both in giving and receiving. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives from Christy on fostering a safer and more respectful environment within your family. SHOW NOTES:· Consent is not a one time talk at age 16. Most sex educatio...
2021-11-1749 min
Unplug and Plug InTeaching kids about consent and healthy relationships with guest Christy KeatingToday we're talking about teaching kids about consent. Online and off. I'm joined by guest expert Christy Keating who guides parents through the do's and don'ts of this tricky topic.What's the big deal with consent?Read this recent CNN article. Consent is really about teaching a child what healthy boundaries feel like and that they have a choice in matters relating to their bodies and their minds. Consent is necessary in healthy relationships.Guest Expert Christy Keating's BioChristy Keating is the owner of The Heartful Parent Collective, which includes Sa...
2021-11-0431 min
Hustle Like A Mother PodcastCreating A Thriving Business, Balancing Motherhood and Staying Sane with Christy KeatingHustle Like A Mother podcast is hosted by Taylor Mobley - a blogger & business coach for mama entrepreneurs. Listen in on the conversations she has with other successful mothers-in-business while they chat growing your business, balancing motherhood, and maintaining healthy mental mindsets through it all. Walk away feeling more prepared than ever before to elevate your business, chase your passions and raise your babies. In this episode, Christy Keating - a renowned parent coaching and coaching business expert - tells us why she personally felt called to coaching and why this business model stood out to her a...
2021-10-2742 min
Raising DaughtersHow To Teach Your Kids About Consent With Christy KeatingOn a mission to help parents build a happier, healthier, more heartful world one kid at a time, Christy Keating joins us to dive into the topic of consent. As a Certified Parent Coach and Positive Discipline Educator, she shares insights on incorporating safety lessons into family conversations, implementing protective measures at home, and guiding children and teenagers in understanding the concept of consent—both in giving and receiving. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives from Christy on fostering a safer and more respectful environment within your family. SHOW NOTES:· Consent is not a one time talk at age 16. Most sex educatio...
2021-09-0249 min
The Brainy MomsKeeping Kids Safe from Sexual Predators Online with guest Christy KeatingIn this episode of Brainy Moms, Dr. Amy and Teri interview Christy Keating, Founder & CEO of The Heartful Parent and former attorney specializing in the prosecution of sexually violent predators. Christy continues our discussion about protecting our children in an internet-driven world. She shares 7 strategies for keeping kids safer online, teaches us warning signs of predatory behaviors, and coaches us on how to talk to our kids and teens about pornography and privacy. It's an episode full of tips for parents of both younger and older kids. ABOUT US:The Brainy Moms is a pa...
2021-08-171h 08
Word of Mom RadioThe Heartful Parent CEO Christy Keating on The Parents Corner on WoMRadioChristy Keating is the founder and CEO of The Heartful Parent. Christy loves helping parents find more love, joy, and connection in their families and with their children by helping them discover newfound energy in their parenting, develop an appreciation for what they have and who they are, and create sustainable ways to achieve their vision or dream for their family.
Join us April 14th live at 1pmET/10amPT or #liveonyourtime on The Parents Corner. Connect with Christy at TheHeartfulParent.com, SavvyParentsSafeKids.com and on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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2021-04-1429 min
Dealing and Feeling with Kathy RedwineChristy Keating - The Heartful ParentThis show is all about helping parents and kids through difficult conversations. Well today's show is about some very difficult subjects and luckily Kathy has Christy Keating here to make it a little easier. Christy Keating is a former deputy prosecutor and now she is a speaker, parent coach and educator and sexual abuse prevention expert. Her website The Heartful Parent, is a goldmine of valuable information, education, and support in communicating with your children. Christy talks with Kathy about the child abuse materials, having "the talk," what consent really means, and much more. It's difficult thinking o...
2021-01-2854 min
Mom Life and Law16. Parenting & Making Choices Heartfully with Christy KeatingChristy Keating spent twenty years as a prosecutor, serving her community. She now serves a larger community of parents as the Founder & CEO of The Heartful Parent. Christy's career transition from litigator to entrepreneur was a thoughtful one and a heartful one. In this episode, she shares about the struggles she faces in working motherhood, why she made her career transition, and her current mission as a parenting coach. She now spends her days helping parents address parenting challenges so that they can experience more love, joy, and connection in their families. Tune in for some thoughtful...
2021-01-1943 min
The 425 ShowThe 425 Show: Christy Keating, The Heartful ParentWe all have our idea of how parenting will go before having children. But the reality is often quite different. If you’re struggling, know that you’re not alone. Expectations are set high when we become parents, trying to achieve the perfect family. Christy Keating, Certified Parent Coach The Heartful Parent is passionate about ensuring every […]
2021-01-1227 min
Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesDevising A Plan To Hit The Ground Running Each Week: A Strategy Session With Christy KeatingI sit down with the founder and CEO of The Heartful Parent, Christy Keating, for a one-on-one strategy session in which we take a look behind the scenes at her business. We work through Christy's challenges with planning her weeks that mainly exist because her business demands that her schedule from week to week will never be the same. We focus on several areas for improvement to walk Christy toward a solution, including finding time for high-value activities, batching, avoiding self-created fires, creating structure for the unschedulable, weekly reviews, and maximizing time. What You'll Discover In This...
2020-08-031h 14
Memories in MomentsHaving the Tough Conversation: Child Safety, Consent and Online Behavior with Christy KeatingChild safety expert, Christy Keating with Savvy Parents Safe Kids, is on the show to share her tips on keeping our kids safe. How do we start these tough conversations with our kids ensuring they are knowledgable and confident when it comes to safety with others, privacy, consent, and in the online world with e-learning and screens more readily available. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE! CONNECT WITH CHRISTY AND SAY HI! Website: Savvy Parents Safe Kids The Heartful Parent Academy Free Resources
2020-04-221h 16
Mindfulness at WorkOnline safety in the time of a Pandemic with Christy Keating.In this episode we talk with Christy Keating about how to keep your children safe while Pandemic life requires they be online for school & socializing. Christy is one of the esteemed team members on the Cara Pollard Coaching team & brings her expertise to this discussion. From her perspective as a parent coach and CEO of Savvy Parents, Safe Kids, Christy talks with us about how to practice good digital citizenship; how boredom sparks creativity; and how parents can honor their own grieving process during this unprecedented time.
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2020-04-1455 minMemories in MomentsEpisode 58: Crafting Your Family Mission Statement with Christy KeatingParenting coach, Christy Keating with The Heartful Parent and I, are really going deep into helping your family get on the same page as one another. How to narrow in on your family values and then use those values to craft your family's mission statement. This is a must listen for anyone that's feeling a little disjointed and out of sync in their home and want to get things back on track in having a joyful home! CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON TODAY'S SHOW! SHOW SPONSORS:
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