We live in a culture that praises the strong mom. The one who keeps going. Who holds everything together. Who doesn’t fall apart. But what if that version of strength is costing us something? In a recent episode of Authentic Parenting, I spoke with Rebecca Thompson, family physician and author of Held Together: A Shared […]
Are Our Kids Really Okay These Days? with Dr. Ross Greene
Are kids really okay these days or are we responding too late to what they’re trying to tell us? In this powerful conversation, Ross W. Greene, author of The Kids Who Aren’t Okay, challenges the way we think about child behavior, mental health, and discipline in schools and at home. While rates of anxiety, depression, […]
Reclaiming Your Inner Child: Heal the Past and Live Fully
Are Unmet Needs from Your Childhood Holding You Back? Reclaim Your Inner Child Have you ever wondered if an unseen part of you, perhaps from your past, influences your present-day joy and well-being? The concept of the inner child is a vital part of psychological healing, representing a younger version of yourself that experienced childhood […]
Want to Truly Connect With Your Teen? Start With Yourself
Do you ever feel like your teen is drifting—lost in screens, giving you one-word answers, or keeping you at arm’s length? Here’s something that might surprise you: Real connection with your child begins with deep connection to yourself. When you slow down and reconnect with your own emotions, needs, and values, you show up differently. […]
Redefining Success: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Parenting and Raising Resilient Kids
Are you a parent constantly learning and growing alongside your children? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the possibilities and potential, and are confronted with feelings of doubt, anxiety, or impostor syndrome? You might be experiencing what author and executive coach Laura Gassner Otting calls “Wonderhell“. It’s that emotional space we enter when we achieve […]
Stop People Pleasing: How to Value Yourself and Your Needs
We all want our children to be happy and successful, but are we inadvertently hindering their growth by overstepping our boundaries as parents? This week’s episode of the Authentic Parenting podcast, featuring author and podcaster Amy Wilson, delves into the delicate balance between providing support and fostering independence in our children. The episode tackles a […]