In this episode, Jennifer talks about the downside of being nice and how being nice can be toxic. There is a big difference between being nice and being kind. Discover the difference and learn why being kind is always the better choice.
In this episode, Jennifer discusses the art of being neutral, one of the most important pillars in the Connected Parenting method. Although it may sound simple, it is often the hardest thing to do. People often have different ideas of what being neutral actually means. Jennifer discusses the nuances and delivers practical and meaningful strategies to help you stay neutral and stay calm.
Halloween can be such a fun time for kids…candy, costumes and decorations! However, for many of our kids Halloween can mean anxiety and behavioural issues! This can make it a scary time for parents! In this episode Jennifer shares how to combat the halloween fears and the bedtime scares, and keep you and your kids CALM this Halloween!
Healthy shame vs. toxic shame and how to know the difference. In this episode, Jennifer will help you understand the difference between these two types of shame and she will show you how to help your children understand it too.
In this episode, Jennifer talks about how important it is to let kids experience healthy adversity. Challenges, mistakes, and failures are critical to learning, good mental health, and emotional resilience. Learn how to help your children benefit from life’s contrasts and bumps and how to stay calm while you do.
In this Episode, Jennifer talks Back to School again, this time with special Guest Natalie Syrmopoulos from Evolving with Natalie. Jennifer and Natalie are both parents and they discuss the unique challenges that parents face this school year.
Anxiety is so miserable but it is also manageable. In this episode Jennifer shares essential tips for calming your own fear and anxiety as well as how to model this for your children. Learn how to control anxiety, so it doesn’t control you.
This year it’s back to school like no other year! Jennifer helps you to navigate a start to school in unprecedented times.
Kids do better with strong loving fathers and when fathers use the Connected Parenting method it kicks it up a notch! This episode explores the unique dynamics of fatherhood and how to understand and work with the dynamics of both hard and soft parenting.
Take the fight out of food! In this episode Jennifer Helps parents deal with picky eating and power struggles at the dinner table.
Jennifer has a great conversation with Lynda Gourianov a connected parent with a feisty gladiator child. Lynda shares her journey through the ups and downs and way-ups of Connected Parenting.
In this episode, Jennifer helps parents understand what teens are going through and how the current state of the world is affecting them. Learn how to help teens during these unprecedented times.
In this episode, Jennifer describes a wonderful activity to do with your kids – interactive storytelling. It is a great way to connect with your children, release oxytocin and adrenaline, and work out what may bother them using adventure and imagination. Jennifer recorded this prior to parks being closed in many cities, so keep in mind this will work in your backyard and on a neighborhood walk.
These are stressful times. Families will be together a lot over the next little while and tension will be running high. It can be a time of coming together and remembering what’s important or it can be a time of arguing and fighting. This episode starts with us… and how to fight, or better yet, not fight in front of the kids.
Ranting: It might feel good in the moment, but venting and ranting may be doing more harm than good.
Jennifer shares some creative and playful ideas that strengthen the parent-child bond and build emotional resilience.
Jennifer helps parents understand why siblings fight, why it is normal and what to do about it.
Tis the season to have tantrums… Jennifer prepares you for all highs and lows that come with the holiday season and how to help your kids handle them.
Being gifted is not always a gift. This episode explores the highly complicated emotional needs of the gifted child.
Mom’s are so hard on themselves!! This episode explores how important it is so be kind to yourself, how to forgive yourself and why you are not alone.
Jennifer shares insight on how to have a successful Halloween experience with your children.
This episode covers everything you need to know about vaping and how to talk to your teen about it.
This episode explores how parental connection can heal, protect and build resilience in your child.
Back to school. How to make the biggest transition of the year smoother and easier.
Jennifer discusses the painful problem of a child rejecting their parent.
Jennifer discusses what works and what doesn’t with a chronic procrastinator. This episode is focused on older teens and young adults but parents of younger kids should listen in as well to avoid future pitfalls.
Jennifer discusses the complicated feelings parents can have when their child is difficult, angry, and aggressive and what to do about it.
Jennifer discusses getting a pet and the lessons of life and love they can bring.
This week Jennifer helps parents learn effective ways to limit and regulate their kid’s screen time, social media and gaming.
Episode 8 focusses on bedtime battles, which can be epic! Jennifer will provide inspiration for harmonious bedtimes.
This episode will give you insight into helping your bossy child have successful playdates.
Want your kids to listen? Then turn down the volume and discover the power of being neutral. Jennifer shares how to respond instead of react to your children.
Behind every anxious, acting-out child, is a parent who is suffering. This episode explores the very real, and rarely discussed issue of parental frustration and fears. These parents are watching their children’s lives flashing before their eyes. Jennifer offers hope...
This episode explores interpersonal neurobiology with a fascinating look into what's happening in your child's brain when they get upset and how your reactions affect what happens next.
Jennifer explains the importance of Limbic bonding and the power of connection.
Jennifer explains the most important component of the Connected Parenting method.
Jennifer begins the Connected Parenting Podcast with look at the background of Connected Parenting. Where its roots are and how it came to be. She outlines this unbelievable parenting philosophy and lets you know why its so powerful and why it is the best approach to parenting for everyone. She tells us how the power of love and connection can change your life.