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The Peaceful HomeEpisode 113: How to Actually Connect with Your Tween This Summer (Without Losing Your Mind, Wallet, or Dignity)Let’s be real—connecting with your tween or teen in the summer used to be easier. Beach days, sidewalk chalk, popsicles on the porch… they used to want to be around you.Now? You get eye-rolls, earbuds, and “I’m good.”But here’s the truth:👉 The problem isn’t that they don’t want to hang out with you.👉 The problem is… no one taught you how to connect with this version of them.In this episode, Pam breaks down what’s really going on beneath the surface of tween disconnection—through...2025-06-1314 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 111: Your Kid’s Not Defiant—They’re Dysregulated: A Guide for 4th–6th Grade MomsIf your once-sweet kid is suddenly slamming doors, forgetting every chore, and turning homework into a battle zone, you’re not alone—and you’re not a bad mom.In this episode of The Peaceful Home Podcast, Pam pulls back the curtain on the real reason parenting 4th–6th graders feels so chaotic—and no, it’s not because your child is disrespectful or lazy. It’s because their nervous system (and yours) is completely underwater.You’ll learn:What’s actually going on in your child’s brain between ages 9–12 (hello, dopamine and drama)How social shift...2025-05-3023 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 110: You’re the Cycle Breaker. So Now What?If you say you want to raise emotionally healthy, grounded kids—but you’re not doing your own healing work—this episode is your sacred wake-up call.This isn’t about guilt. It’s about power.Because what we choose not to heal, we unintentionally pass on.In this firecracker solo episode, Pam dives deep into the uncomfortable but necessary truth:If we don’t face our wounds, our children will carry them.And if we keep waiting for the “perfect time” to do this work—we’ll miss the moment our soul is ready.2025-04-2517 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 99: Unlock the Secret to better Mental Health for Mom and ChildAre you on a journey to deepen the bond you share with your child and lay the foundations for their emotional well-being? Dive into this transformative episode of the Peaceful Home podcast, where we explore the pivotal role of mental health in enriching the mother-child relationship. Host Pam Godbois illuminates the path to a more connected and resilient family dynamic, shedding light on the interplay between a parent's and a child's mental health.Included in this episode:Introduction to Adolescent Mental Health: A primer that...2024-11-1523 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 98: Transforming Teen Turmoil: A Parent’s Guide to Emotional HarmonyAre you finding the emotional rollercoaster of parenting a teen more intense than expected? You're not alone. Join Pam Godbois, your guide to navigating the stormy seas of adolescence with grace and confidence. In this transformative episode of the *Peaceful Home Podcast*, we delve into the heart of teen emotions, offering you a science-backed lifeline. Here's what you'll discover:The Teen Brain Unveiled: Understand why your teen's emotions seem so overwhelming and how their brain development impacts their behavior.Bridging the Emotional Gap: L...2024-11-0832 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 95: Bridging Parental Mindset Gaps for Effective Co-ParentingAre you navigating the tricky waters of co-parenting with a partner whose parenting style differs vastly from your own? Are you looking to try to bridge the gap so that you can parent your children with compassion, curiosity, and non-judgment and are not sure how to make that shift without conflict? In this week's episode, Pam shares the journey from confronting traditional parenting methods to embracing a unified, growth-focused approach that fosters emotional intelligence and strong family connections.In this Episode:Discover strategies to merge different parenting beliefs and practices harmoniously.2024-10-1841 minThe Peaceful HomeEp 94: Empowering Your Daughter: Navigating Tween Relationships & InfluencesIn this episode, we explore how your daughter is being influenced by the world around her, and why it's critical to have valuable conversations about early dating… even if the rule is “no dating until you're 18!” We discuss the impact of early romances on lifelong attitudes toward love and self-worth, the importance of teaching bodily autonomy, and the role of parents in modeling healthy relationships. Learn how to navigate your child's experiences with dating, risky behaviors, and social media responsibly, ensuring they develop a strong moral compass and emotional resilience.2024-10-1126 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 93: The Gender Gap: What Sets Apart Parenting Daughters and SonsWhy Parenting Your Daughter is So Different Than Parenting Your SonIn this episode, Pamela explores the stark differences between parenting sons and daughters, especially through the challenging pre-teen and teen years. Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, she discusses the importance of connection with daughters and setting clear expectations and natural consequences for sons. Pamela also provides practical stories and strategies to help parents navigate these differences effectively.🔗 Interested in our 1:1 Coaching? Book a discovery call by sending an email to: pam@pamgodbois.com💌 Enjoy today’...2024-10-0430 minThe Peaceful HomeEp 92- Mindful Parenting: Strategies for a Peaceful Summer (and beyond)Freebie from the Episode: Download Here!Are you a mom looking for ways to make summer less chaotic and more peaceful? This episode of the Peaceful Home Podcast is a must-listen! Host Pam dives into the common stressors of summer when kids are home all day and provides practical, mindful parenting strategies to help you create a calmer environment.What we are talking about:Combat Summer Chaos: Learn how to navigate the hectic summer days with ease.Stay Present: Discover...2024-07-2638 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 91: Why Patience Isn’t the Answer in ParentingEpisode Description:In this insightful episode of The Peaceful Home Podcast, Pamela dives into the often misunderstood concept of patience in parenting. Contrary to popular belief, she explains that a lack of patience isn't the root cause of parental stress and frustration. Instead, the real issue lies in the regulation of our nervous systems. Join Pamela as she unpacks why emotional triggers, rather than patience, lead to feelings of overwhelm and stress. She provides practical steps for regulating your nervous system to create a calmer, more connected parenting experience.Key Points:[00:00:00...2024-05-1721 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 90: Mastering Triggers: Tools for Navigating Parental Stress💫Grab Your Free Practice to Clear Out Mom Rage💫Welcome back to the Peaceful Home Podcast with Pam. In today's episode, Pam dives into the topic of triggers: what they are, why they happen, and how to handle them.Understanding Triggers:Definition: Pam explains that triggers are our nervous system's reaction to events based on associated thoughts and emotions.Thoughts and Emotions: She highlights the importance of recognizing automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) and their role in triggering emotional respon...2024-05-1025 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 89: Rethinking Parenting: Moving Beyond Punishment and RewardAre you tired of the endless cycle of punishment and reward in parenting? Join Pam as she unveils the pitfalls of this outdated strategy and offers a refreshing perspective on building strong parent-child bonds without fear tactics. Discover how shifting your approach can transform your family dynamic and empower your children to thrive.Key Points:Roots of Punishment and Reward: Pam discusses the traditional parenting model inherited from previous generations, emphasizing its fear-based nature and its prevalence in society.Consequences of Fear-Based Parenting: Pam addresses common fears parents have about...2024-05-0317 minThe Peaceful HomeEp 88- Breaking the Cycle: Strategies to Overcome Mom Rage💫Grab Your Free Practice to Clear Out Mom Rage💫Parenting feels hard because it is hard. And all of the different emotions that come up can make parents feel like they're on a roller coaster. Especially when the emotions seemingly come out of nowhere. And that is exactly what tends to happen with Mom Rage! Listen along as Pam shares the underpinning of Mom Rage, and walks you through the steps to get unstuck. And do...2024-03-1124 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 87: Juggling Act: Balancing the Mental Load of MotherhoodThe most difficult aspect of motherhood is often the Mental Load that goes along with all the day to day tasks. In this episode Pam dives into the juggling act of balancing the mental load and showing up as the mother your kids need you to be. Free Workshop: The 3 Steps to Get Your Kid to Listen Without Yelling for Busy Moms Join us and get started!!2024-03-0426 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 86: Thawing Out: 10 Techniques to Escape Chronic Freeze“Don’t just stand there…” Sometimes responses under stress make no sense to us, or the people around us. And that is because your nervous system is wired for one thing, Survival. It is often why we look back at moments in life and say things like “I should have run away,” because we don’t choose how we respond. And when we experience ongoing stress or trauma, the system can get stuck in a fight/flight/freeze response...2024-02-2630 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 85- 10 Signs You Could Be Stuck In a Freeze Response!Do you struggle with feeling unmotivated or stuck when it comes to reaching your goals? Do you often feel numb, disconnected, or struggle with procrastination? Maybe you even walk around thinking there is something “wrong” with you. In reality, you may be stuck in the freeze response. The body is complex, intelligent even, but when your stress response kicks in over and over, and you start to spend more time stressed than calm and relaxed, you could be wiring your system for nervous system dysfun...2024-02-1918 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 84 Building Resilience by Raising Your Expectations!In parenting (and in life) we tend to have expectations of what we believe our kids are capable of. For most parents, this is rooted in our own stories of inadequacy, rejection, and judgment. We react from fear and rescue, fix and take the pressure off. Oh, Johnny can’t possibly clean up the living room, he is stressed and needs to relax. Or Jane is too little to be expected to keep her hands to herself so you are left policing every int...2024-01-0315 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 83: Why New Years Resolutions Don't work, and What to Do Instead, (When You Really Want to Grow!)We have a MAJOR problem in our culture. We set new years resolutions that just end up making us feel worse about ourselves, contributing to more time on the couch and less time out chasing your dreams!In this episode Pam will help you unpack this destructive habit, and develop an actual process to explore your desires and take action on them. After all, it doesn’t matter how good a ‘starter’ you are, if you never finish…Explori...2023-12-2518 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 82 Saying No to the Holiday Hell with Mandy Hoffman (Part 2)The holidays can be a really hard time with all the extra pressure of “getting it right.” In this weeks episodes, my dear friend Mandy and I sat down to talk, setting boundaries, deepening connection and only doing what you truly want for you and your family this holiday season! Listen is as we talk ups and downs on our own journeys and how we landed where we are. And as two ADHD moms we are talking neurodivergence, over stimulation and strategies for managing both f...2023-12-2048 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 81 Creating the Holidays YOU WANT for your Family with Mandy Hoffman (Part 1)The holidays can be a really hard time with all the extra pressure of “gettign it right.” In this weeks episodes, my dear friend Mandy and I sat down to talk, going minimal, deepening connection and only doing what you truly want for you and your family this holiday season! Listen is as we talk ups and downs on our own journeys and how we landed where we are. And as two ADHD moms we are talking neurodivergence, over stimulation and strategies for managing both f...2023-12-1835 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 80: Getting Your Kids to Actually Listen and Do What You Ask.If you have ever felt like you want to pull your hair out of your head cuz your kids just Will Not Listen… we are speaking YOUR language!!As much as you want your kids to just be ok, to grow up happy & healthy, when it comes down to day to day parenting it can be really tough to just roll with the struggles, especially when on top of everything else you can’t get them to help out. Free Workshop: 7 Steps to Cl...2023-12-1126 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 79: Get UnStuck from the Phone battle: Correct This Mistake!Free Workshop: 7 Steps to Clearing Out Your Emotional Baggage (So You don’t pass it on to your kids!) Do you feel like you are always battling with your kids to get them off their phones, to shut down the video games or to step away from the screen? Do you have battles that result in meltdowns when you just want a device free dinner once in a while? Then chances are you have made one of these mistakes! 2023-12-0424 minThe Peaceful HomeEpisode 78: Boost Connection & Give Your Kids Experiences This Year!Free Workshop: 7 Steps to Clearing Out Your Emotional Baggage (So You don’t pass it on to your kids!) The Holidays can be filled with *stuff* that takes up space but leaves the heart feeling a bit empty. The chaos, and busyness of the season often leave us feeling stressed and frazzled, and don’t get me started on the price tag for all the trendy gifts. This year, give the gift of Oxytocin! Yeah, you rea...2023-11-2722 min