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Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsNaming The Grumpy Wumpus to Help Kids Calm Down, with Author Julia ShawToday's guest is someone who writes straight from the trenches of parenting young kids where big feelings, bedtime battles, and those wildly beautiful, messy moments of connection all collide. I’m Flora McCormick, licensed therapist and parenting coach, and I’m joined by author Julia Shaw, whose children’s book The Grumpy Wumpus was born straight out of real-life bedtime battles, public blowups, and those painfully relatable moments when a sweet toddler seems to morph into someone else.Julia tells the story of her oldest flipping from easygoing to furious around the toddler years and how the...
2026-07-0111 minSustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsThe “Let Them” Method That Stops Backtalk Fast and Builds Respectful KidsEveryone’s talking about Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” philosophy… and honestly?Parents might need it most. 👏Your child talks back. They stomp upstairs. They roll their eyes. They grumble about the boundary.And every part of you wants to jump in with:“How DARE you talk to me like that?!”…but what if the better move is:Let them.Not because disrespect is okay.Not because we’re permissive.But because we stop trying to control what we can’t control—their words, their feelings, their...
2026-04-2910 minSustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsHow to Discipline Without Yelling or Threatening to Cancel ChristmasEver threatened something ridiculous in the heat of a parenting moment… like canceling Christmas?You’re not alone.In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast, Flora McCormick shares a powerful shift that helps parents discipline without yelling, threatening, or escalating power struggles with kids.After working with a dad of three who found himself regularly reaching for extreme punishments when his kids ignored him, Flora introduces a simple but transformative tool: Notice + Curiosity Questions.Instead of commands like “Why can’t you just lis...
2026-04-2212 minSustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsThe 2-Minute CPR Fix for Yelling at Your KidsAbout to Yell? Try This 2-Minute Reset That Helps Calm, Confident Parents Stay FirmEver notice how yelling at your kids often happens right after you promised yourself you wouldn’t do it again?You start calm… then repeat yourself… then repeat yourself again… and suddenly your voice is louder than you intended.If you're wondering how to stop yelling at your kids, this episode offers a simple, practical reset you can use in the moment.In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast, parenting coach
2026-04-1512 minSustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsThe 15-Minute Fix For Parenting FightsIf you’ve ever looked at your partner and thought, “Why are you doing that?!" or glared at them for not HELPING you in the way you want....this episde is for you.Today in the Sustainable Parenting Podcast, Flora McCormick (licensed counselor and parenting coach) shares a simple 15-minute weekly practice that helps couples reconnect while navigating the challenges of raising kids.This structured conversation helps parents move from reacting to problems in the moment to approaching parenting as a calm, aligned team.You’ll learn how to...
2026-04-0813 minSustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsHybrid Parenting: Why It’s Replacing Gentle Parenting in 2026If gentle parenting has left you stuck in endless negotiating, second-guessing every “no,” and feeling like your child’s emotions run the whole house, this episode introduces a different path.Welcome to the 2026 parenting shift: Hybrid Parenting.In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast, parenting coach and counselor Flora McCormick explains why many families are moving beyond traditional gentle parenting toward a hybrid parenting approach that blends warmth, emotional connection, and respect with clear boundaries and calm follow-through.Hybrid parenting keeps the best p...
2026-03-2509 minSustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsThe Parenting Energy Hack: How to Win An Argument With Your Kid Without Being ExhaustedMany parents are exhausted by one surprising reason... These loving and well-intentioned parents are spending huge amounts of energy explaining, debating, and trying to convince their child to accept a “no.” The result? More arguing, less cooperation, and parents ending the day completely drained.In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast, parenting coach and licensed counselor Flora McCormick shares one powerful shift that can dramatically reduce parenting exhaustion while also improving kids’ behavior.Instead of pouring your energy into the fight, Flora explains how focusing...
2026-03-1811 minSustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsTurn Sassy Backtalk Into Respectful Communication“What if sass isn’t disrespect… it’s a missing skill?”If you have a “sassy sister” or a child with a sharp tone in your home, you’re not alone. Many parents feel stuck in daily power struggles with kids who sound demanding, disrespectful, or constantly push back.But what if sass isn’t a character flaw… and is actually a missing communication skill?In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast, parenting coach and licensed counselor Flora McCormick shares a powerful shift that can move parents from feeling...
2026-03-0512 minSustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids148. Turn Sassy Backtalk Into Respectful Conversation with "Bugs and Wishes"“What if sass isn’t disrespect… it’s a missing skill?”If you have a “sassy sister” or a child with a sharp tone in your home, you’re not alone. Many parents feel stuck in daily power struggles with kids who sound demanding, disrespectful, or constantly push back.But what if sass isn’t a character flaw… and is actually a missing communication skill?In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast, parenting coach and licensed counselor Flora McCormick shares a powerful shift that can move parents from feeling...
2026-03-0411 minSustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsA Minimalism Parenting Discussion with Joshua Becker on Calm, Simplified Family LifeWhat if owning less could help you parent with more calm, confidence, and connection?In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast, Flora McCormick sits down with Joshua Becker of Simplify Magazine to explore how minimalism supports dependable calm, and deeper relationships with ourselves and our kids. We talk about how clutter quietly fuels stress, power struggles, and yelling — and how simplifying your home can become one of the most effective positive parenting strategies for more calm in your home life. Joshua shares practical ways to...
2026-01-2215 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsDefiance Decoded: How to Respond Without YellingDo you ever find yourself thinking, “Why is she being so difficult?”If so, you’re in the right place — and you’re definitely not alone.I’m Flora McCormick, Licensed Professional Counselor and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant- and in this episode I’m sharing a powerful reframe that brings so much relief in those tough moments:Instead of asking “Why is she acting out?” shift to “What is she having a hard time with?”This one question changes the whole tone of the interaction and helps kids listen far more easily.Ins...
2025-11-2610 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsOne Gentle Shift that Gets Kids to Listen MoreIf you’ve been trying so hard to stay calm, validate feelings, and reason with your child — but still end up in power struggles, meltdowns, or 20-minute debates about a broken banana — this episode is your breath of fresh air.Flora McCormick, LCPC — parenting coach, counselor, and mom of two — reveals the surprising missing piece that makes gentle parenting actually work: learning to talk less.You’ll hear a real client story of how one mom transformed morning battles simply by saying fewer words — and gain practical Positive Parenting Strategies you can use today to help...
2025-11-1911 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids3 Positive Discipline Tools to End Power Struggles With Kids, and Fights With Your PartnerIf you're having bedtime, out-the-door, or morning battles where your partner swoops in mid-meltdown, sending you into a rage, you’re not alone.In this episode, Flora McCormick, LCPC — parenting coach and host of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast — shares 3 simple Positive Discipline tools that help you end power struggles without yelling, shaming, or giving in.You’ll learn: ✨ How to use one powerful c-word to get your children to listen more quickly. ✨ How to reset the whole family system that has been right in these tug-o-wars. ✨ How to invite cooperation instead of barking orders th...
2025-11-0511 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsHow to get Kids to Sleep in Their Own Beds, Even if They Beg You to Stay | Karen WinterIf nighttime currently feels like a hostage situation — tiny footsteps down the hall, endless requests for “one more kiss,” or a child who can only fall asleep if you stay glued to the side of their bed — you are so not alone. So many loving parents find themselves exhausted by bedtime battles, thinking, “I cannot have this battle right now. I’m done. I’m exhausted. Why does this have to be so hard?!”In this episode, Flora welcomes Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant Karen Winter of Winter Slumber: https://winterslumber.com/ to bring relief, clarity...
2025-10-2915 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsHow to End the Day Calmly Without Feeling Touched Out or SnappyDo you ever end the day feeling touched out, snappy, or like you’ve run a marathon no one saw you train for? This episode is your permission slip to stop trying to do it all.Flora McCormick, LCPC — parenting coach and host of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast — shares simple Positive Parenting Strategies to help you end your day calmly, without guilt or exhaustion.Instead of trying to be productive, present, and peaceful all at once (hello, burnout!), you’ll learn a gentle mindset shift that blends Kind and...
2025-10-2210 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsThe One Tool Most Gentle Parents MissTired of repeating yourself 14 times a day, only to explode when your kids don’t listen? You’re not alone. In this episode, Flora McCormick, founder of Sustainable Parenting, shares the #1 tool most gentle parents overlook—and why it’s the secret to parenting without yelling and finding calm in the chaos.After listening, you’ll discover:Why inconsistency fuels tantrums, testing, and power struggles.How predictability calms your child’s nervous system (and yours).Simple scripts and routines that blend kind and firm parenting.If you’ve been searching for positive parenting strategies and...
2025-09-2416 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids5 Pillars for Peaceful Bedtimes | Matthew WellingtonDoes bedtime ever feel like the longest part of your day? You’re exhausted, ready for some peace, but your child suddenly transforms into a master negotiator—asking for just one more kiss, one more drink of water, or one more story. If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to meet those sweet requests and desperately craving your own downtime, this Sustainable Parenting episode is for you.In today’s conversation with Flora McCormick, LCPC and sleep expert Matthew Wellington, we unpack the 5 Pillars for Peaceful Bedtimes—practical, evidence-based strategies that help kids settl...
2025-09-1717 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsHow Letting Kids Struggle Supports Raising Resilient KidsEver notice how you're stuck in a cycle of constant reminders with your kids? You’re telling them to pack their lunch, grab their cleats, finish their homework—yet you’re torn between enjoying feeling needed and resenting this never-ending role.In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, we explore the powerful shift from being a micromanaging parent to a coaching parent. You’ll learn how to move from constant control into Positive Parenting Strategies that help kids build independence and “struggle muscles,” while also giving you more peace and freedom.After listening, you’ll disco...
2025-09-0312 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsOur Top 5 Parenting Episodes to Help You Stop Power Struggles and TantrumsWhich episodes did parents love most this year — and what can you learn from them to bring more calm and connection into your home? In this special roundup, we’re revisiting the top 5 most popular episodes of 2024 from our weekly podcast, filled with gentle parenting insights that make a real difference.We’ll reflect on practical ways to strengthen your parent-child connection, use gentle discipline instead of yelling, and try positive parenting strategies for raising confident kids. These short episodes offer support for managing anxiety & emotions, how to get kids to listen, how to stop tantru...
2025-01-0108 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsHow to Respond When Kids Demand Your Attention NonstopAre you frustrated when your child is using more and more “tiny terrorist” tactics to get what they want?In this short episode of the Sustainable Parenting weekly podcast, we’ll explore gentle parenting approaches to handle demanding behavior without yelling—helping you strengthen your parent-child connection and bring more calm to your home.You’ll learn:• Why being mindful in your response prevents reinforcing negative behavior and reduces anxiety & emotions for both you and your child.• How to guide kids in expressing their needs in more polite, respec...
2024-10-1608 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsHow to Get on the Same Page - Parenting Together With Kindness & Firmness.When one parent leans more toward gentle parenting and the other is more authoritative, it can create tension, tantrums, and power struggles that disrupt family time and make it hard to stay calm and connected.In this short episode of the Sustainable Parenting weekly podcast, I’m joined by a very special guest—my husband, Dr. Gabe McCormick! Together, we share simple parenting strategies that helped us reduce conflict and find more peace in our home, especially during those tricky toddler years and emotional moments.You’ll hear how one key phrase...
2024-10-0909 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsHow to Stop Toddler HittingDo you ever feel overwhelmed when your toddler hits—especially when you're trying your best to parent with patience and intention?With all the advice out there on how to manage tantrums, power struggles, and big emotions, it can be hard to know what really works—especially if you’re raising a neurodivergent child or simply trying to create a more calm and peaceful parenting experience.In this short episode of our weekly podcast, I’ll walk you through simple parenting strategies that blend gentle discipline with firm, clear boundaries. You’ll learn a "green l...
2024-10-0212 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsThe Three H's to Use When Kids are Crabby or ComplainingDo you feel worn down by constant complaining, resistance, or mood swings—especially when your child seems upset over things that feel so small?In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite calm & peaceful parenting tools: the Three H’s—a simple strategy that helps you respond with connection, even when your child is crabby, emotional, or irrational.Whether you're dealing with toddler tantrums, power struggles with your neurodivergent child, or just trying to end the yelling and create more peaceful family time, these gentle parenting tips will give you practical...
2024-09-2512 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsThe "Satanic Rule" That Sneaks Into Our ParentingWhat is the “Satanic Rule”… and how could it be quietly shaping the way we parent—even when we’re trying our best with calm and peaceful parenting?In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll talk about how this hidden pattern often shows up in parenting—especially in the heat of tantrums, power struggles, or when we’re just overwhelmed by the anxiety and emotions of daily life.You’ll learn simple parenting strategies to gently shift away from reactive habits and step into a more connected, balanced role—...
2024-09-1812 min
Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient KidsHow to Support Kids Who Are Gifted and Struggle With Learning Differences | Victoria WilliamsIs your child struggling to fit in at school—even though they have amazing talents in certain areas?In this episode of our weekly podcast on calm & peaceful parenting, we talk with Victoria Williams, an expert in helping twice exceptional (2e) kids—children who are both gifted and face challenges like ADHD, autism, or learning differences. These neurodivergent children often feel misunderstood, leading to anxiety, emotions that run high, and even behavior that looks like tantrums or power struggles.Victoria shares simple parenting strategies and gentle discipline ideas that help...
2024-09-1123 min