Relational Parents

What comes to mind when you think about a “great” student? Play with me, and in 12 minutes you could be (even) more Relational! Want to stop reacting reflexively to your kid's behavior? Schedule a complimentary call to clarify your vision and next steps: https://relationalparents.as.me/ClarityWithT

Gone the days when they depended on us for everything. It's time to get more skillful in order to provide more for them now than food and shelter. Let's chat! Register for September's FREE playshop, where writing coach Joanna Norland is sharing a Magic way to connect with our kids, when they're not even there!! https://relationalparents.mykajabi.com/playshop

Join me as I chat with Linda Lederman (pronounced Letterman), whose mission is to teach us how to make meal preparation easy, and mealtimes FUN!! Sounds like a recipe for a joyful household. Join me for the upcoming *free* Playshop: https://relationalparents.mykajabi.com/playshop

Surprise! My kids are no different than yours in this regard! This is the story from the Parent perspective, as opposed from the “parenting” perspective. Keeping it real! Join me for the upcoming *free* Playshop: https://relationalparents.mykajabi.com/playshop

I'm putting a stake in the ground, to reduce the misunderstandings and emotional charge associated with talking about “masculine energy” and “feminine energy.” Join me for the upcoming *free* Playshop: https://relationalparents.mykajabi.com/playshop

We know Yin is slower, relative to Yang. But Harmonizing our energy is about SO. MUCH. MORE. As it turns out, your speed does not NEED to change in order to experience incredible harmony! Join me for the upcoming *free* Playshop: https://relationalparents.mykajabi.com/playshop

What does Yin & Yang – the nucleus of the ancient Taoist philosophy – have to do with our challenges as parents? Plenty, as it turns out! Need more Yin, to balance the Yang? You are in great company. Check out Frenzy to Flow, and consider joining us!

We all have recurring patterns (unwanted ones!). But often we are confused about what they are, what they mean, or what to do about them. That is, if we are even aware of them!!

We may be doing fewer things, but stress and anxiety are more palpable than ever. In this episode I share about an amazing physical practice that can help us learn to trust ourselves. From the YINside out! To find out more: www.FrenzyToFlow.com

How do you feel threatened? How do you feel blocked from showing up as the REAL You? This One Thing can help. Can soften. Can help You to soften! What will you try for 5 minutes today or tomorrow? If you like what you're hearing, register for our upcoming *LIVE* Playshop!

We all have triggers, and we all filter some things out (words, attitudes, energies). Living with an adolescent can present some extra-challenging situations. The gag is, when interacting with an adolescent it's even MORE important to be aware of our own filters. If this resonates for you, register for our upcoming *LIVE* Playshop!

Are you making it easy for them to share with you – or are there barriers you can remove? When we as parents shrink the energetic environment around our expectations, often there are unintended consequences. If you like to soften the energetic environment in your home, register for our upcoming *LIVE* Playshop!

This week's episode takes a look at what it means to "UN-script your life," with my guest, Hayden Humphrey, who shares about about Art, Moxie, and UN-scripting Your Life. It's a powerful conversation that can open the door to your own Possibility Thinking! Go to https://www.haydenhumphrey.com/ to take the quiz and find out how scripted YOUR life is. His apparel business, whose profits support mental health advocacy organizations, is https://wearlift.com/.

Which authentic parts of yourself have you shut down or “sent away,” perhaps in response to someone’s expectations, advice, or judgment? Visit RelationalParents.org and register for our upcoming Live *FREE* Playshop!

We ARE human, every one of us. And part of that is making ‘mistakes’ – having experiences that we regard as imperfect. My son inspired this episode with how he handled himself recently. So naturally I’m sharing ~! Friend, I invite you to register for our upcoming Playshop here!

It’s not about “sounding good.” It’s about really resonating and being in SYNC. After this 10 minute episode, if you are intrigued I invite you to reach out to me via email (support@relationalparents.org). Just Because I would love to connect. Friend, I invite you to register for our upcoming Playshop here!

Same day, same town. Totally different dynamic between THIS dad and his kids. An incredible real-life lesson in Harmony, and one of the key ingredients to cultivate it.

It’s more than a lack of conflict. And it’s broader than ‘perfect’ tranquility. In this episode I share a simple ingredient that is absolutely NECESSARY for Harmony. Save your seat at our free playshop this Friday May 7th, Mine your Mind!! (It's LIVE!!)

How else can I explain it? I said something to my child and got a Wildly Negative reaction, and then I saw something I couldn’t BELIEVE! Join us for our upcoming Free Playshop: {Mine your Mind!}

What if it’s NOT too good to be true? What if you really could have that amazing relationship with your child? What if you really COULD escape the “Terrible Two’s (or Teens!)”?

Who are YOUR Magicians? You know. Those people in your life that can turn ANYthing into fun! That is a beautiful ability to share, nurture, and allow in our families. Join us for our upcoming Free Playshop {Reflect – to – RISE!!!}

It's so enticing...finding the RIGHT way. Finding the Right way makes everything else wrong, though. What other Magic is Possible? If you are ready to get UNstuck with your kiddo, let's connect!

The question should be "HOW" are we commanding - we all do it to ourselves in some way. In 2015 I was commanding myself to be a better mother. Bah! That was a HARD way. This episode is for you if you're ready for something Different! Listen in & if you’re ready to get UNstuck, HERE is the link I promised. ~ xo ~ T

What does Self-Care look like? Join me as I speak with Dr. Kim D'Eramo and she reveals the simple truth about what is REALLY necessary for our well-being, and how we can care for ourselves whenever we choose.

In this episode I share a 3 phase model for what it means to really Meet Yourself.

Join me for some extra fun! Tara Nieves Green, Master Trainer and Founder of BreathAwakening.com shares some HUGE benefits of breathwork, including how it can affect us physically - and why!

This week I'm getting real about all the ways that Positive Discipline's 'Family Meeting' tool did not work for me. Permission for You to feel into what's a contribution to YOUR Family Atmosphere.

In this episode I share how my child-centered mission evolved from Montessori, to meeting Parents as we are, Today.

From a parenting perspective, our joy has a lot to do with the energetic environment we create for our children. The first step is to become aware of this Energetic Environment!

Each of us has our own unique ways of being "stuck." But we all have some Good News in common!

When you are Choosing a path, a certain set of skills is helpful. Different from the set that would support you in FORGING a path.

We've been conditioned to look Outside ourselves for the answers. "They must know." Hmm... what else is possible?

It's a special time in our collective history. A time that is providing parents with unique challenges and opportunities.

Do you keep it, or do you share it? Sure, spreading it around has benefits. But what are some ways to get started?

Where you place your attention is one of the Only Things in your control. How can you make the most of it?

EVERY ONE of us experiences challenges with our kids (me too!). The REAL question is: Are we taking Advantage of these opportunities?

We are conditioned to do, Do, DO and go, Go, GO… yet true Receiving cannot happen on-the-run.

How is it that these can be SO Challenging for so many of us? And what can we do to smooth things for both ourselves and our children?

What is happening in your body when you're triggered? And what does it mean for you, and for your child?

Why are we trying to be perfect, or even 'a little closer' to perfect? Let's consider some ways this mindset harms our children.

Cultivating this energy is a practice, and there are so many different ways to go about it. I share a few here, and you may just create one of your own!

It's powerful enough to turn your world around in amazing ways - but not by accident. Skeptical? Give me just 10 minutes to bend your ear!

Allowance is a POWERFUL way to teach children about money - all kinds of lessons. The first one I share here is one it took me over 12 years to learn!

"Play it safe." "Stay small." How does PRAISE send these messages? And what's the Relational Alternative?

Are you un-intentionally sending the message that your child "can't handle it"?

Routines to Allow more Space for Joy in Your Life

Of course not (smile). In this episode I'm sharing 5 tools to help you get the help you Desire AND Deserve!

Anxiety is at an all-time-high + Our Energy is Contagious. Here are some steps we can all take to diminish feelings of anxiousness, independent of what is happening around us.

What we are doing is Not Working. Today I share 2 of my real-life examples as well as 2 practical Tools to diminish feelings of anxiousness.

We are spending more time with our kids, and Our Energy has everything to do with the atmosphere at home.

This time it's ALL About YOU!! In this episode we consider a new perspective on what being KIND and FIRM to You REALLY MEANS ~ for your CHILD/REN's sake!