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Sustainable Parenting | Raising Confident Kids with Positive Parenting Strategies
Are you tired of power struggles, whining, and tantrums with your kids? Does it seem no matter what you do, they just. won't. LISTEN?!
Friend, you are not alone. I have been there. And I can't wait to share with you the pathway to more joy and ease, showing you how to get kids to listen in a way that is still loving, kind, and connected.
Welcome to Sustainable Parenting.
Here we bridge the gap between overly gentle parenting and overly harsh discipline, so you can parent with kindness and firmness at the same time.
In this podcast, you’ll learn positive parenting strategies that actually work, so you can focus on raising confident kids while practicing parenting without yelling or shame.
With my master’s degree in counseling, being a mom of 2 young kids, and 12 years of experience coaching and mentoring parents internationally, I have found the secrets to being a calm confident parent.
These 15 min. episodes will drop each Wednesday and boil down parenting theory and psychology into bite-size strategies that are easy to understand and implement, and for that reason...finally feel sustainable.
Episodes
128 episodes
127. Gentle Parenting's Missing Link: The Secret to Calm and Cooperative Kids
Tired 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 secr...
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15:42
126. 5 Pillars for Peaceful Bedtimes | Matthew Wellington
Does 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 st...
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16:48
125. Why "Me Time" is Actually Great Parenting
Ever felt that twinge of guilt when you consider taking time away from your family to pursue a hobby? You're not alone. As a mother of two and lifelong dancer, I recently found myself questioning whether my dance performances were worth the dis...
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124. How Letting Kids Struggle Supports Raising Resilient Kids
Ever 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...
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12:16
123. Why Apologies are worthless: Teaching Kids How to Really Take Responsibility for Their Actions
Tired of forcing your kids to say “I’m sorry,” only to have the apology come out flat, fake, or sarcastic? Do you find yourself insisting on the “right tone” until you are blue in the face, or even yelling at your child - and all th...
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122. Raising Responsible & Independent Kids with 5 School-Day Routines
Tired of having to nag and tell your kids everything they need to do (and sometimes yelling at your kids in the process)?Ready to set some new habits of responsibility this school year, and see your kids really step up to the plate?<...
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11:38
121. How to Parent as a Team When You Don’t See Eye to Eye | Rachael Maher
Parenting disagreements can feel overwhelming — especially when emotions run high. In this short episode of our weekly podcast, couples therapist Rachael Maher shares how understanding attachment science can bring more...
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18:37
120. Tools for Your Child's Negative Self-Talk
That crushing moment when your child says, “I’m stupid” or “Nobody likes me” can leave you feeling helpless. You’ve tried everything — reassurance, distraction, even giving in — but the neg...
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12:58
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119. What Most Parents Get Wrong About Rude (or Angry) behavior
Ever feel like nothing works when your child lashes out—no matter how calm you try to be or how many consequences you give?Friend, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong. This weekly podcast episode is for every parent wh...
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118. Why “I’m Failing as a Mom” Is the Biggest Lie We Tell Ourselves
Do you ever lie awake at night feeling like you're failing your children?You’re not alone. Research shows a staggering 78% of mothers believe they aren’t doing enough for their kids.But what if everything we’ve been told ab...
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11:54
117. Why Kids Have Angry Outbursts at Home (But Not in Public)
Why do kids seem to save their biggest meltdowns for home?You watch them stay polite and calm at school or during a family gathering—but the moment they’re back with you, it’s like a switch flips. Suddenly, there’s whining, power ...
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11:53
116. How to Control Your Anger as a Parent (Without Yelling)
Have you found yourself yelling at your child—and then feeling waves of regret?You’re not alone. Many loving parents think the solution is simply “having more patience.” But in this short episode of our weekly podcast, you’ll disc...
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12:00
115. How to Get Kids to Listen Without Yelling
If you’ve ever wondered why yelling seems to “work” in the moment but leaves you feeling disconnected from your child, this episode is for you. We’re exploring how to create a stronger parent-child connection by balancing kindness and firmness—...
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114. 3 Smart Consequences for Children (That Actually Work)
Ever felt like the consequences you’re using just aren’t working? Maybe you’ve taken away screen time, treats, or even big events—only to see the same behavior again. It’s frustrating and confusing when nothing seems to make ...
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113. From Fun to Done: Ending Activities Without a Battle
We’re diving into how to stop power struggles with kids and solve transition battles in a way that builds parent-child connection and makes moving from one activity to the next easier and more joyful.By the time you finish listening to t...
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112. How to End Tech Time Battles and Get Kids Off Screens Without a Fight
Friend, if you’re tired of constant tech battles with your kids—especially with summer approaching—this short episode of our weekly podcast is packed with gentle parenting tips & tools to help you create more peace around screens. You’ll le...
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11:49
111. How to Handle 5 Common Summer Trouble Spots with Calm and Connection
Do you ever look ahead to summer and feel a mix of excitement and dread—wondering if the constant battles will leave you counting down the days until school starts again? In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll explore ge...
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110. Why Kids Don't Listen and Three Simple Solutions for Better Communication
Do you ever feel like you’re saying the same thing fifteen times, only to have your child ignore you? You’re not alone. In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll explore why kids tune us out and how to replace the frustration with calm...
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12:39
109. How to Stay Calm When Kids Push Boundaries Without Feeling Like You’re Failing
Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of frustration and disappointment as a parent? In this short episode of our weekly podcast, I’ll share one key tool that can help you shift your perspective and bring more calm and eas...
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11:06
108. How to Stay Purpose-Driven as a Family
Do you ever wish your family life felt more intentional and less reactive? Maybe you’re tired of the daily battles over boundaries or wondering how to help your kids grow into confident, kind adults.In this short episode of Sustai...
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8:24
107. How to Stop Feeling Guilty When You Take Time for Yourself
Do you ever feel like you’re barely treading water—overwhelmed by the repetitive tasks of motherhood and weighed down by guilt? You’re not alone. In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll explore how to release that guilt, reduce stres...
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106. Five Simple Phrases That Stop Sibling Fights Fast
Are you tired of constant sibling squabbles? Does it feel like you’re always stuck playing judge and jury while longing for more peace and connection between your kids? You’re not alone.In this short episode of the Sustainable Par...
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16:50
105. Finding Common Ground When You and Your Spouse Parent Differently
Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of parenting disagreements—one of you being “too strict” while the other feels “too soft”? You’re not alone. In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll explore how to bring more balance t...
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