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Feb. 14, 2022

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 60 – Your Child Is Stealing; No Need To Panic

What is happening in the brain when a child steals and how can we as parents can best love them into overcoming those strong impulses that often feel so overwhelming they take them over?

Feb. 7, 2022

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 59 – Liar, Liar Pants On Fire

Don’t panic, lying is a normal developmental stage that children go through. How we respond or react to it can determine whether the behavior of lying is reduced or if our kids just become better liars. The key here is to remain calm,

Feb. 7, 2022

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 59 – Liar, Liar Pants On Fire

Don’t panic, lying is a normal developmental stage that children go through. How we respond or react to it can determine whether the behavior of lying is reduced or if our kids just become better liars. The key here is to remain calm,

Jan. 28, 2022

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 58 – Taming Tantrums

In this episode, Jennifer explores temper tantrums, meltdowns, hissy fits, and other emotional outbursts. Tantrums are a normal part of child development but they are challenging to deal with and can be exhausting for parents.

Jan. 28, 2022

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 58 – Taming Tantrums

In this episode, Jennifer explores temper tantrums, meltdowns, hissy fits, and other emotional outbursts. Tantrums are a normal part of child development but they are challenging to deal with and can be exhausting for parents.

Jan. 17, 2022

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 57 – Yelling

Yelling is a very popular parenting technique, but not a very effective one. If it was, there would be a lot of very well-behaved children in this world! Yelling doesn’t work. At best, your kids tune you out and roll their eyes or worse they are terri...

Jan. 17, 2022

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 57 – Yelling

Yelling is a very popular parenting technique, but not a very effective one. If it was, there would be a lot of very well-behaved children in this world! Yelling doesn’t work. At best, your kids tune you out and roll their eyes or worse they are terri...

Jan. 10, 2022

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 56 – Is your Child a Ruiner?

I once had a little girl in my office, in tears, calling herself “the ruiner”. She confessed that she ruins everything she is excited about... birthdays, holidays, vacations. Everything! This stuck with me and I have heard it over and over again,

Jan. 10, 2022

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 56 – Is your Child a Ruiner?

I once had a little girl in my office, in tears, calling herself “the ruiner”. She confessed that she ruins everything she is excited about... birthdays, holidays, vacations. Everything! This stuck with me and I have heard it over and over again,

Nov. 25, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 55 – The Gift of Emotional Regulation

In this podcast, Jennifer discusses the importance of emotional literacy and emotional processing. Feelings are meant to be felt… They are essential in helping us navigate relationships, stay safe, make good choices, and to be at peace in our world.

Nov. 25, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 55 – The Gift of Emotional Regulation

In this podcast, Jennifer discusses the importance of emotional literacy and emotional processing. Feelings are meant to be felt… They are essential in helping us navigate relationships, stay safe, make good choices, and to be at peace in our world.

Nov. 1, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 54 – Being the Parent of That Kid

Do you notice the judgmental glances from other parents when you drop your child off at school or birthday parties? Can you sense the teacher is frustrated and fed up with your child? Do you hold your breath as you approach the playground crossing your...

Nov. 1, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 54 – Being the Parent of That Kid

Do you notice the judgmental glances from other parents when you drop your child off at school or birthday parties? Can you sense the teacher is frustrated and fed up with your child? Do you hold your breath as you approach the playground crossing your...

Oct. 15, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 53 – Morning Windows

The morning routines that looked so promising at the beginning of the school year may be starting to fall apart right about now. Mornings can be very challenging and an absolute nightmare for some families.

Oct. 15, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 53 – Morning Windows

The morning routines that looked so promising at the beginning of the school year may be starting to fall apart right about now. Mornings can be very challenging and an absolute nightmare for some families.

Oct. 2, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 52 – Understanding Your Teen

In this episode Jennifer talks about the teenage years. They can be difficult years but they don’t have to be. Understanding that the teenage brain is under construction and is not fully developed until well into the 20’s can help parents understand,

Oct. 2, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 52 – Understanding Your Teen

In this episode Jennifer talks about the teenage years. They can be difficult years but they don’t have to be. Understanding that the teenage brain is under construction and is not fully developed until well into the 20’s can help parents understand,

July 30, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 51 – Rewriting Your Child’s Story

Many children who “act out”, have difficult behaviours, and a strong counter will (gladiators, as I like to call them), have a story about themselves. “I’m the bad one in the family. I am the one who wrecks everything.

July 30, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 51 – Rewriting Your Child’s Story

Many children who “act out”, have difficult behaviours, and a strong counter will (gladiators, as I like to call them), have a story about themselves. “I’m the bad one in the family. I am the one who wrecks everything.

June 24, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 50 – The Power of Play

In this episode, our 50th, Jennifer talks about the importance, the magic and the power of play.

June 24, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 50 – The Power of Play

In this episode, our 50th, Jennifer talks about the importance, the magic and the power of play.

June 8, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 49 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part Two

In this episode, the roadmap of childhood continues through the tween, teen, and young adults years. Jennifer helps parents recognize normal and expected developmental stages, what to expect on this part of the parenting journey, how to enjoy your kids,

June 8, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 49 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part Two

In this episode, the roadmap of childhood continues through the tween, teen, and young adults years. Jennifer helps parents recognize normal and expected developmental stages, what to expect on this part of the parenting journey, how to enjoy your kids,

May 19, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 48 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part One

In part one of this episode, Jennifer helps parents recognize what are normal and expected development stages, what to expect on this parenting journey, and how to handle the bumps in the road from ages 2 to 13.