We Are The Village Parenting Podcast, Parenting Coach, Respectful Parenting, Early Childhood Development, Toddlers

In this episode, we dive deep into the science and strategies behind managing intense emotions and stress. Discover what it means to "flip your lid," why it happens, and how you can regain control when emotions run high. This episode provides valuable insights and tools to help you stay calm and composed. Tune in to transform your emotional responses and improve your mental well-being.Support the Show.Interested in Coaching E-mail us at: thenurturingparent.pod@gmail.comor dm us on instagram at: The Nurturing ParentIf you are listening on apple podcasts please DROP A REVIEW & JOIN US us through the links below!!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Join us on this episode of The Nurturing Parent Podcast as we delve into effective strategies for managing spoiled brat behavior in kids. Learn practical tips for setting boundaries, fostering respect, and nurturing well-rounded children. Perfect for parents seeking to cultivate discipline and empathy in their homes. Tune in for expert advice and real-life solutions!Listen to next:EMBRACING STRONG SPIRITS: TACTICS FOR NURTURING STRONG-WILLED CHILDREN | EP. 130OUR #1 CORE VALUE THAT WILL DRASTICALLY IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR KIDS | EP. 11899. TANTRUMS: WHAT ARE THEY, WHY DO THEY HAPPEN, & HOW TO RESPOND NOT REACTSupport the Show.Interested in Coaching E-mail us at: thenurturingparent.pod@gmail.comor dm us on instagram at: The Nurturing ParentIf you are listening on apple podcasts please DROP A REVIEW & JOIN US us through the links below!!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

In this empowering episode, we dive into the world of gentle parenting as we explore effective strategies for nurturing strong-willed children with love and respect. Discover how to harness their spirited nature while fostering a harmonious parent-child relationship. Join us as we unpack practical tips and insights to navigate the unique challenges of raising these remarkable young souls.Listen to next:DEALING WITH DEFIANCE "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME"-LIVE COACHING | EP. 128LIVE PARENT COACHING SESSION; WHEN DO I KNOW AGRESSION IS ABOVE THE NORM |EP. 123FEELING TRIGGERED BY YOUR CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORS? HOW TO STOP YOUR REACTION & RESPOND TO YOUR KIDS | EP. 119Support the Show.Interested in Coaching E-mail us at: thenurturingparent.pod@gmail.comor dm us on instagram at: The Nurturing ParentIf you are listening on apple podcasts please DROP A REVIEW & JOIN US us through the links below!!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Interested in Coaching (MOTHERS DAY SALE 20% OFF)E-mail us at: thenurturingparent.pod@gmail.comor dm us on instagram at: The Nurturing ParentSupport the Show.SIGN UP FOR COACHING NOW!Please share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Our 2nd live coaching session is here! We are excited to do more coaching and have had lots of interest! So we wanted to put together a mothers day sale with a special 20% off.Pick a time and day here:https://calendly.com/thevillageparentingpod/60minSupport the Show.SIGN UP FOR COACHING NOW!Please share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Let's celebrate my, Mama Sareena, birthday together! Join us as I get a little deeper than usual and learn what made me the woman and mother I am  today. We show up every week for the passed two years... and maybe you have been joining us the whole time or you are new but we wanted to bring our relationship to the next step by getting to know each other a little more intimately. I think many of us have some sort of childhood trauma and when we can relate to ones experience, there grows a trust or understanding of each other. That's my hope with this episode and if you have any questions I'd love to hear from you!Love,SareenaSupport the showSIGN UP FOR COACHING NOW!Please share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Missed the first two of this 3 part series?  Part 1SPRING FEVER; SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND HOME REMEDIES TO FIGHT THE SIDE EFFECTS | EP. 124Part 2PLAYFUL WAYS TO SPEND OUTSIDE DAYS | EP. 125Listen to next:85. EXPERIENCE AWE WITH HEATHER TAYLOR; THE BENEFITS OF INCREASED TIME IN NATURE74. DETOXING YOUR DOMAIN WITH THE EARTHY GIRLS IN HONOR OF EARTH DAYSupport the showSIGN UP FOR COACHING NOW!Please share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Bouncy bubbles recipe:4 tbsp water2 tbsp of sugar1 tbsp dish soapbubble wandsock/glovesDirections:1)Mix together your sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved.2) Next, mix in your dish soap and pour mixture into an old bubble containerFrom @kamryvincent on instagram! Thanks for sharing Support the showSIGN UP FOR COACHING NOW!Please share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

You might want to listen to these104. 1000 HOURS OUTDOOR MOVEMENT WITH GINNY YURICH PT. 2103. 1000 HOURS OUTDOOR MOVEMENT WITH GINNY YURICH PT. 185. EXPERIENCE AWE WITH HEATHER TAYLOR; THE BENEFITS OF INCREASED TIME IN NATURE30. GROWING GARDENS GROWING CHILDREN18. YAY, SPRING TIME FUN!Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHDHere is a place where you will learn how to address your child's ADHD symptoms...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSIGN UP FOR COACHING NOW!Please share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Join us for this week's special surprise... our first live coaching client episode!We are excited to have you join us for a new thing! Today's amazing  guest will be getting some live coaching from Amma Lisa on her toddler who is demonstrating some aggressive behaviors.If you are interested in booking a coaching call you can :1. book a time in our Calendly 2. send us a message through DM on our instagram3. E-mail us at the nurturing parent.pod@gmail.com Dig deeper with these episodesFEELING TRIGGERED BY YOUR CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORS? HOW TO STOP YOUR REACTION & RESPOND TO YOUR KIDS | EP. 119106. BITING, KICKING, GRABBING; WHAT DO I DO?-LISTENER Q&A #699. TANTRUMS: WHAT ARE THEY, WHY DO THEY HAPPEN, & HOW TO RESPOND NOT REACT97. ACTS OF AGGRESSION- WHY THEY HAPPEN & HOW TO DEAL!94. SNAPPING AT YOUR KIDS? CHILDHOOD TRAUMA OR INNER CHILD HEALING WITH TINA HAMILTON88. NAVIGATING DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR WHEN BIG CHANGES ARE HAPPENING AT HOME I.E. DIVORCE, DEATH, NEW HOME, STARTING DAYCARE- LISTENER Q&A #3Support the showSIGN UP FOR COACHING NOW!Please share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

If you missed the last two episodes in this series tune in belowPHRASES TO AVOID USING WITH OUR KIDS PT. 1 | EP. 120QUESTIONS TO AVOID WITH OUR KIDS PT. 2 | EP. 121Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Welcome nurturing parents, Today we are diving into the common questions I, Mama Sareena, ask pretty often. These questions typically do not help the situation or my connection with my little, so why am I asking them!Today we will dive into that!So in todays episode you will get-common questions we ask our kids that DON'T HELP-why they don't help-what we can say insteadThis is part 2 so if you missed last week's make sure you tune in below! Next week is the 3rd part to our series so stay tuned! We release episodes every Tuesday so stay tuned families ❤️PHRASES TO AVOID USING WITH OUR KIDS PT. 1 | EP. 120Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Welcome nurturing parents, Today we are diving into the common phrases I, Mama Sareena, say pretty often. These common phrases are things that we say as a reaction and typically do not help our situation!So in todays episode you will get-common phrases we say to our kids that DON'T HELP-why they don't help-what we can put inlace of those reactionary wordsThis is part 1 so look out for part 2 next week! We release episodes every Tuesday so stay tuned families ❤️Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Do you easily get triggered by your children's behaviors?You are not alone parents! But there is a key thing to note here, and that is that maybe our kids aren't the ones triggering us.In this weeks episode we will learn about -whats really triggering us-how to shift from anger to responsiveness-and a daily practice that will help us become more in tune with our feelings to be able to respond and not reactSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Want to know what the secret is to improving your relation and bond with your littles? Tune into this weeks episode to learn more. In this episode we will cover-What connection isn't-What connection is-How to lay the foundation now!LISTEN TO NEXT:69. STICK TO YOUR NO!!! HOW TO KEEP CONSISTENT BOUNDARIES88. NAVIGATING DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR WHEN BIG CHANGES ARE HAPPENING AT HOME I.E. DIVORCE, DEATH, NEW HOME, STARTING DAYCARE- LISTENER Q&A #387. DON'T RUSH TO FIX IT! 5 EASY WAYS TO ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE FOR YOUR LITTLESSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

To celebrate this Valentines Day we invited the most romantic couple that will definitely boost the connection in your romantic relationships! Their approach focuses on getting to the root causes of triggers, frustrations and disappointments in relationships. They also focus on providing couples with tools to create greater empathy, respect and understanding, increase friendship and intimacy, reform communication, upgrade conflict management skills, and improve feelings of stagnancy. Join us in welcoming the power team, Sharla & Robert Snow!Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-marriage/id1669788601 Website - https://masteryourmarriagepodcast.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masteryourmarriage/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/masteryourmarriage TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@masteryourmarriageSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Would you love for your kids to say please & thank you?Do you feel embarrassed when your children ignore guests or lack the social skills when you go to a friends house?Well we can help! In this week's episode we are going to cover-why are kids seem rude-2 tools that will help your kids be more polite -and how to encourage and inspire our kids to be remain polite when we aren't around themYou ready to raise little cherubs… tune in to this episode to learn more!You should listen to next:Ep. 109 "GO GIVE GRANDPA A HUG!" SHOULD I INSIST MY CHILD GIVE HUGS & KISSES TO 'BE POLITE'EP. 94 SNAPPING AT YOUR KIDS? CHILDHOOD TRAUMA OR INNER CHILD HEALING WITH TINA HAMILTONSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Join us on this empowering journey as we equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of parenting when faced with adversity. Together, we'll create a nurturing environment for our children to thrive. Tune in and be part of the conversation that can make a difference in your family's life!Amma will share with you the 5-steps we should take when our children face adversity.... because we all know it will happen one day!This happens almost everyday with my toddler and her cousin, sometimes with her little sister and I am sure it happens in school. This week's episode taught me that a lot of what I was doing was wasn't helping, somethings were helping, and how I can do somethings better! Reminder if you find this show helpful share it with a mama or dada friend ❤️Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Welcome to The Nurturing Parent Podcast, where we dive into the fascinating world of nurturing young minds. In this episode, titled "Unleashing Creativity: The Transformative Power of Open-Ended Art for Growing Minds," we explore the incredible benefits that open-ended art offers to children's development.Join us as we discuss how artistic expression goes beyond mere coloring and drawing, becoming a powerful tool for cognitive, emotional, and social growth. We'll uncover the magic of open-ended art, allowing kids to explore their imagination freely and develop crucial skills for their future.But that's not all – we'll also delve into the art of praising your little one's creations. Discover effective ways to encourage confidence and self-expression through positive reinforcement. Learn how your words can play a pivotal role in fostering a lifelong love for creativity in your child.Tune in for a journey into the colorful world of children's art, where every stroke is a step towards self-discovery and confidence-building. Let's nurture the next generation of creative minds together!Episode mentioned in this weeks podcast98. DON'T SAY DON'T; LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OUR LITTLES UNDERSTANDSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Embark on a captivating journey with our latest episode, "Nurturing Minds Through Reading."

The Singing Amma is super excited to bring you this weeks episode on Why Music!  As an early childhood educator, Amma Lisa, is going to share with us the vital roles that music, reading, and art play in a Childs world. We as parents can easily overlook these subjects as we ate wrapped up in a million other things. Music, reading, and art are jobs for teachers to introduce to our kids.... wrong!   If you want your kid to be successful Amma will share with you how these 3 categories can support our kids development if we parents are proactive about incorporating these 3 into our kids daily lives!  Ready? Tune in to learn more!Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Ready to dive into this year and maximize productivity, hit that beach body, start eating healthy.... all the things?! Well, before you get too crazy we want you to try this one exercise that will help put things into perspective for your parenting goals this 2024!EXCITED FOR OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP

Have you ever thought.... if punishment worked why do we have to do it all the time?But if punishment doesn't work what can we do instead so our kids aren't walking on us... Amma dives right into that in todays episode.Join us to learn the tools that will foster your connection and stay away from using punishment, threats, and rewards. EXCITED FOR OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP

Is it uncomfortable when your little one doesn't want to say hi, goodbye or thank you! Does your family like to bribe a kiss or hug in exchange for a gift?Well, we want to empower you parents to teach your kids that their body signals are more important than them forcing themselves o be uncomfortable! We know it could be awkward that's why we wanted to have this conversation. A good reminder is that we want to set the example and empower our kids to feel safe and confident. So we must speak up for them while they are little so they could learn!Get your gift today of 5 days worth of activities!Just e-mail us and put "gift" in the subject!EXCITED FOR OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP

5 Days Worth of ActivitiesE-mail us and put GIFT in the subject so we can send you our free downloadable PDF of Activity CardsReady to cross your kids off that holiday shopping list?This week Amma will dive into the 8 categories you should consider when doing your holiday shopping this year. Take the stress out of it and make it simple. Ask yourself... what is my kid loving and what are somethings they can use to do this... This is where it can get fun and creative!The 8 categories you should consider when shopping are1. Nurturing/caregiving- babies, strollers, bottles, diapers, clothes, blankets2. Imaginitve play - dress up, hats, jewelry, capes3. Building/Construction- legos, duplos, magnetiles, 4. Interactive Problem-Solving Play- puzzles, busy boards, marble run5. Playdough/Waterplay6. Baby-Indoor swing/hammock7. Winter Gear/Muddy Buddy-mittens, boots, snowsuit8. Music/Art/Literature-books, instruments, painting easel EXCITED FOR OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP

Do your kids not let you get anything done? Or do you feel like you have to cater to them when they are home all day? Or are you like me and feel guilty if you aren't giving them your full attention 24/7 but you need an hour to cross some things off your to-do list?Well, This week Amma Lisa shares why independent play is so beneficial to our little ones and how to set it up for success in our own homes so that we could get an hour or two to finish up our holiday planning/shopping.Amma teaches us how to set up water play, sensory bins, and homemade playdough! So much fun!

Is your toddler starting to bite, kick, yell, or smack you? Mine is!In this week's episode, we had a listener ask us what to do about her 18-month-old biting. At first, this mom was modeling how to be gentle and it was helping but after some time her little one was not responding to it and she didn't know what to try next.Amma will educate us on why these behaviors are coming out and how we can respond to them instead of reacting to them!EXCITED FOR OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP

Welcome to The Nurturing Parent, the podcast that explores the journey of parenthood and celebrates this unique season that shapes our lives and out littles. This week we have 2 big celebrations! We celebrate our 2 year anniversary at the nurturing parent podcast and amma's daughters birthday!Today's episode is a special one as our host, Amma Lisa, takes us on a heartfelt journey through time to share the birth story of her daughter, who turns 38 years old today!This episode is a celebration of love, resilience, and the timeless journey of parenthood. Join us in sending warm birthday wishes to Amma's baby and reflecting on the universal magic that comes with bringing a new life into the world. Subscribe, share, and connect with us as we continue to explore the diverse and beautiful stories that shape the experience of being a parent.Birthing Series23. BIRTHING SERIES PT. 1 - WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR BODY DURING LABOUR24. BIRTHING SERIES PT. 2 - WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR BABY DURING LABOUR?25. BIRTHING SERIES PT. 3 - GET READY FOR HOW TO COPE WITH LABOUR26. BIRTHING SERIES PT. 4 - KNOW ABOUT THE INTERVENTIONS AHEAD OF TIME27. BIRTHING SERIES PT. 5 - CREATE A BIRTH PLAN Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

The average American now spends just four to seven minutes outside each day, while we spend four to seven hours using devices with screens. Our physical, mental, emotional, and relational health has suffered--and so has that of our children. But there is a solution: get outside! A homeschooling mother of five and the founder of the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, Ginny Yurich explains how we got to this point--and how to get back to a healthier, more engaging relationship with the world outside. With a mom's heart and an educator's eye, Ginny shows you· The importance of unstructured play for children· What boredom actually contributes to our brains· the value of sunlight and social play· the role of play in lifelong learning· How to make time outside more attractive than screen time to your child· and much moreIf you want your kids to grow up curious, resilient, and with a sense of adventure and community, it's essential to make outside play a priority. This book shows you why and how.Get your Book Todayhttp://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/until-the-streetlights-come-on/416111Follow GinnyWebsite: www.1000hoursoutside.comInstagram: 1000hoursoutsideFacebook: 1000 Hours OutsideListen to her podcast: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/podcastBoundaries WorkshopNovember 20th 202312:30 pm E.T. On ZoomEmail us at thenurturingparent.pod@gmail.com and put Boundaries in the subjectReferenced in this episodeCharlotte Mason"Playborhood: Turn Your Neighborhood Into A Place For Play" By Mike Lanza"Free-Range Kids" By Lenore SkenazySupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

The average American now spends just four to seven minutes outside each day, while we spend four to seven hours using devices with screens. Our physical, mental, emotional, and relational health has suffered--and so has that of our children. But there is a solution: get outside! A homeschooling mother of five and the founder of the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, Ginny Yurich explains how we got to this point--and how to get back to a healthier, more engaging relationship with the world outside. With a mom's heart and an educator's eye, Ginny shows you· The importance of unstructured play for children· What boredom actually contributes to our brains· the value of sunlight and social play· the role of play in lifelong learning· How to make time outside more attractive than screen time to your child· and much moreIf you want your kids to grow up curious, resilient, and with a sense of adventure and community, it's essential to make outside play a priority. This book shows you why and how.Get your Book Todayhttp://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/until-the-streetlights-come-on/416111Follow GinnyWebsite: www.1000hoursoutside.comInstagram: 1000hoursoutsideFacebook: 1000 Hours OutsideListen to her podcast: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/podcastBoundaries WorkshopNovember 20th 202312:30 pm E.T. On ZoomEmail us at thenurturingparent.pod@gmail.com and put Boundaries in the subjectReferenced in this episodeCharlotte Mason"Playborhood: Turn Your Neighborhood Into A Place For Play" By Mike Lanza"Free-Range Kids" By Lenore SkenazySupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

We do not want to scare our kids, we want them to make smart decisions. We do want to scare us, parents, a little so we can understand the harm in feeding our kids this "poison"!This begins with us being transparent, modeling, and also understanding that giving our kids "freedom" to decide and allow natural consequences like a tummy ache might not be most helpful with our toddlers as these foods have been made to be addictive. Learn how we can help guide our littles through this Halloween. Last year's episode will be useful to you as well.49. HEALTHIER HALLOWEEN - ALTERNATIVES TO SAVE YOUR LITTLES FROM TOO MUCH CANDY!MUST WATCHFed Up Documentary Free On YoutubeSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

So, to spank or not to spank? This might seem like a redundant question to some. If you want to deter a behavior and they are not listening, you can make them listen... right?Many of us were brought up on spankings. But let's call it what it is, hitting. Does hitting our kids really work? That's what we are discussing in this week's topic.Sure it might seem like a quick fix but what are the consequences? If we are setting the example, the example we are setting is that hitting is ok. And it's not, so what can we do... tune in to learn more.Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Join us in celebrating 100 episodes! We wanted to hear from our listeners and they showed up! Tune in to hear how this podcast has changed families.We are so grateful for this podcast and for everyone who joins us each week! This podcast has helped me, Mama Sareena, grow so much as a mother. Everything i thought i would do as a parent changed because of the knowledge ive gained here in this podcast.If you have learned just one thing leave a review and something that has helped you as a mom or dad! We love hearing from you and reviews help us reach more parents out there. Thanks again and cheers to 100 episodes!Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

In this week's conversation, we are talking tantrums. What are they, why do they happen, and how can we minimize them? One thing we want you to take away is that a tantrum is a communication and not a behavioral problem! This might be hard to digest as we might think a tantrum or meltdown is because they just aren't getting what they want, when in fact this is just their response to stressors. Do you ever joke with your kids and say “awwww, your life is soooo hard.” Although it seems that they have it so easy… our littles have stressors as well. We think they have it made but it's not as easy as we think. These little ones are learning and absorbing so much. It can be/feel overwhelming to them and when our needs/wants differ from theirs, this can cause stress leading to “tantrums.” We will discuss what that looks like in their bodies and how we as parents can support our kids during these times! Next week is our 100th episode, we hope to see you at our meet & greet! Email us at thenurturingparent.pod@gmail.com for the zoom link ❤️Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Have you heard of not using the word no with your littles? Did that sound crazy to you? Because it did to me…… until this episode! I learned the brain work behind it and how it actually helps gain our littles cooperation. I used to think we would be raising brats by not saying no do them or using these “negative” words. But it is not only with our littles that we can improve cooperation and listening, even in our other relationships this will help. I know it may seem difficult but the first step is NOTICING. So we want you to atleast start noticing and paying attention to the times you do say “no” or “don't do this.”Then to learn how to change it we give you the tool of giving information so you know what to say next.Instead of “DON'T LEAVE YOUR SHOES HERE, PICK THEM UPAND PUT THEM AWAY!”You can try “I see some shoes in the entrance.” This will work when your child knows what is expected so those boundaries should be set first so when you say this they can, with more willingness, go put their shoes away.It is pretty magical and will help connect you as well when you can learn how to speak to each other in this way.Goodluck and go try it out!Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram: The Nurturing ParentFacebook Page: The Nurturing ParentEmail Us: TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

I'll let you in on a secret.... the reason they aren't sharing is because they don't know how! You can expect your child to understand the concept of sharing around ages 4-5. If you are worried that your kid doesn't know how to share, tune into this week's episode to learn how we can encourage them and work through this uncomfortable phase, I say uncomfortable because I notice how quick we are as parents to jump in and "fix it."It might be relieving to know that we can take a step back and allow our littles to learn from experience.P.S. We need your help to celebrate our 100th episode! Please send us a voice memo with your name, how old your little is, and we'd love to know what tools you have learned and how they've helped in your parenting journey! Please attach your voice note to an e-mail and send it to us at thenurturingparent.pod@gmail.com

In this week's episode, we dive into why your child really doesn't want to go to school/daycare. The truth is, it's separation anxiety! Yes, they want to be with us it's natural. It is normal and so we should not be fighting our kids to "just deal with it" but instead be there to understand that it is a transition phase and all we can do is support them and their feelings. Amma will share things we can do to ease the transition and build connections during this time. We want to remind you that this transition is really about connection and familiarity. This might mean other things are put to the side while you make your priority connecting with your little one! We wish your littles a happy year

Tina Hamilton is a mom of 2, educator of 15+ years, and parent coach for mothers ready to radically transform their experience of parenting to one of joy, ease, and loving connection. As a certified trauma-informed mentor, Tina helps stretched-thin moms with frazzled nervous systems to learn healthy, simple, and wildly effective ways to emotionally regulate themselves to create harmonious, trusting, and connected relationships with their children. For real-world parenting healing tools and resources, follow Tina on Instagram @healingparentcoach or on her website, www.healingparent.com.Join us for todays amazing discussion with Tina. She will help us realize how our past could be showing up for us now in our parenting journeys. If it is in ways that you would like to change, Tina will give you some helpful tools to make a change and be more intentional.  We love Tinas compassion for us moms who are tired and frustrated. Sometimes we can only react in ways we know. That is why Tina does the work she does, to help us learn how to do better and so on for our kids. Through learning about emotional awareness we increase our ability to be different by being more intentional.  Episodes Referenced:Ep. #90. "MOM, I'M BORED!" GIVING OVERSTIMULATED KIDS THE GIFT OF BOREDOMEp. #91. BENEFITS OF ALLOWING YOUR KIDS TO BE MESSY & GET DIRTY A.K.A. LETTING THEM BE KIDS!Find Tina Here ↓www.healingparent.comIG: @healingparentcoach Membership Waitlist: www.healingparent.com/membership-waitlistSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Hi, I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 4 month old baby. Both are girls. My oldest daughter is going through the tantrum phase and at times it's literally for anything - she wants to pour her own water even though the cup is filled to the rim, her father went to walk the dog, she wants to eat on my lap, she wants something else to eat, doesn't want the car seat belt, etc - and they just spiral. I try to connect with her, we do breathing exercises and I reinforce feelings and “using our words.” I won't lie, when the tantrums continue to spiral - meaning it's 30 mins of tantruming - I have to walk away at times. I feel like my chest is tightening and I'm overwhelmed. Also, my 4 month old has been very jumpy especially every time her big sister has a tantrum. The baby will start crying, wake up crying, or be easily startled. At times I feel like she's scared by her older sister. Is my younger child becoming overwhelmed or traumatised by all the yelling? I don't know what to do. I don't want them to resent each other or have a bad relationship. Thank you, Edmary (a mama who just trying) Episodes ReferencedEpisode #15 - BABY # 2 ON THE WAY! HOW TO HELP THE TRANSITION FOR OUR LITTLE ONESEpisode #17 - SIBLING STRUGGLES Episode #31 - TERRIBLE OR TERRIFIC TWOS?Episode #63 - STRUGGLING TO GET MY LITTLE IN THE CAR SEAT! WHAT CAN I DO? Episode #67 A Holistic Approach to Healthy Eating Habits for our LittlesSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Do you know what the #1 predictor of young success is?It is helping with chores by the age of 2-3. In this week's episode, we talk about all the benefits of getting our littles more involved with chores and how we can do it successfully!Some benefits of chores that we discuss are :-more bonding time-teaches family values-life skills-inspires a desire to offer contribution-builds competency-builds confidence/self-relianceSome chores our little can help with are:- setting the table-make their bed-pick out their clothes-chop some soft foods-sorting laundry-sweepingEpisode Referenced Ep. #7 Kids CupboardsSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Do you ever catch yourself cringing when you see your little one making a mess or getting dirty?I do... Messy and sensory play is so beneficial for our littles but if I'm honest setting up sensory play seems overwhelming and I hate cleaning up! But after this week's conversation with Amma, I was actually very excited to set up messy play opportunities and let my kids go out and get dirty.Some simple and easy messy play ideas are-water play-sensory bins (with dirt)-paintingWays I implemented our conversation into my weekendSaturday I let them dig in the dirt! I just gave them 2 little shovels and a space where they can dig to look for worms as I did some work in the backyard picking weeds. I invited them to help but they weren't interested... then we all showered after because they REALLY got dirty!And Sunday while I folded laundry I set up a sensory bin with rice and hid little figurines inside. Both my girls age 3 &1 had so much fun discovering what was inside and then transferring the rice from container to container. I had to take a deep breath when by the end of it, it was literally EVERYWHERE. But we cleaned it up together and everything was fine! We had lots of fun, they were busy for about an hour with both activities, and I was able to get some things done! Below are some photos of how it turned out. Ellie's face with actual dirt is just priceless and this rice which spread very far was cleaned up within 7-8 minutes as a team!We hope you enjoy this week's episode mamas ❤️Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Does letting your kids get bored bring up some anxieties for you? Maybe you suffer from mom guilt because you wish you could give them your attention 24/7. We are here to relieve you from this and let you know how amazing boredom can be for our kids!We are living in an on-demand society where we have little to no patience and are constantly looking for a hit of dopamine.Who wants to leave space for boredom when we have TikTok, Instagram reels, youtube shorts, kid's youtube, ipads, iPhones. Well, hopefully after tuning in to today's episode you will find the advantages of boredom are crucial to our kid's brain health and development. Some of my favorite benefits of "boredom" are:Chance to daydream a.k.a. wool-gathering (love that word)time for reflection and instilling altruism builds tolerance for discomfort (learning to step out of their comfort zone increases their growth and success)fosters independent play and thinkingBoredom is crucial for brain health and development so we hope this serves as a reminder to take a deep breathe, leave time for nothing, and try doing less as a family. I cannot imagine being bored... I wish I could feel boredom. Let our kids enjoy that gift while they can!

Before creativity, there has to be curiosity. Open-ended play fosters curiosity in kids.For it to be open-ended play these must apply- no specific goal in mind-allow your kids to lead the waySome ways we can do this as mentioned in the episode are just to fill some bins with paper, glue, and scissors.Tip: to help them get into it first show that you are into it and that it is important remembering to let them take the lead and if they ask you what you are doing just talk about the experience of it. Open-ended play are ing words i.e. building, digging, drawing, painting, sorting, investigating, gluing, pasting. Some fun episodes we have coming out in the next two weeks are about being bored and the BENEFITS as well as the benefits of getting down and dirty! Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Is your child going through any big changes? i.e. separation/divorce, death in the family, new sibling, starting daycare/schoolThese changes can cause big upsets in our littles world and will come out in bursts of unwanted behaviors. How do we best combat this?Well, if we look at the whole picture amma will give us some preventative measures to assist with the de-escalation of some behaviors. 1. Regression is normal2. Stick to your normal routines-provides safety & security3.  Read books about similar big changes in their world and sing them songs4. Speak to them about the changes and acknowledge their feelings5. Move their bodies- dance parties, get outsidePlayfulness is a kid's language, so when trying to connect FIND WAYS TO LAUGH TOGETHER! Episodes Referenced52. OLDER SIBLING STARTING TO GET ROUGH WITH NEW BABY? WHAT TO DO OR HOW TO PREVENT IT61. SETTING YOUR LITTLES UP FOR SUCCESS AT HOME STARTING WITH SAFETY62. HOW DO WE GET OUR LITTLES TO DO WHAT WE ASK OF THEM?80. HOW TO MINIMIZE MELTDOWNS WHEN CHANGING ROUTINES - LISTENER Q&A84. FACING RESISTANCE FROM YOUR LITTLES IN COMPLETING DAILY ROUTINES? - LISTENER Q&A #2Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Welcome to the Nurturing Parent, in today's episode, we examine the negative effects of overparenting or rushing in to fix everything on our kids. One of the most important things to look at is how we can be robbing them of opportunities to learn and grow. Overparenting, also known as helicopter parenting, refers to excessive involvement and control by parents in every aspect of their child's life. You might not think this is you but let's be open to accepting that there are some things we can change to enhance these opportunities for our kids.Amma Lisa gives us 5 ways we can start encouraging our kid's independence today!Reminder "Anything that a child is able to do for themselves or is learning to do for themselves needs to be ENCOURAGED & SUPPORTED"Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Did you know that 3 children a day die in the U.S. from drowning?In this week's episode, we wanted to spread some information about water safety in hopes to help parents be more aware of how easily accidents can happen around water. We want to remind you Bring everything to the bathroom when its bath timeIf you have to leave the room, take your babyAlways be in arm's reach around water; even when using "safety jackets" Do NOT depend on floaties/water wingsMake sure another adult is watching if you need to step away for a minute and use a signal so you know that they know they are in chargeAt the beach or pool,  use headcounts to keep track of multiple kids and continuously checkAlways better to be SAFE than SORRYThe highest cause of death in children is accidents around the house. Drowning included. It can take as little as 2 inches of water to drown a baby. Episode ReferencedEp. #61 SETTING YOUR LITTLES UP FOR SUCCESS AT HOME STARTING WITH SAFETYSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

This week we want you to ask yourself, has your kid seen a worm? If the answer is no, we are SO EXCITED to have you join us for this conversation!You might start to question our way of learning at the end of this week's episode. Heather will teach us the amazing benefits and possibilities for learning that nature provides for us. Some of these benefits include:feeling calmsensorial experiencehelps you learn about the worldrelease energymore empathy and compassionbetter sleepincreased muscleproblem-solving skillsexperience aweLove of nature comes from EXPOSURE!Heather provides an outdoor experience school for children located in the bay area of san francisco. If you would like to check out what a day in the outdoor school is like you can check it out here.You can find more of Heather through the links belowwww.outside.schoolwww.teachoutside.orghttps://www.facebook.com/outsideschool1/https://www.instagram.com/outside_school/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHGkinQRTgRWM9ZUB_0xOwIf you would like to receive a bud vase for your mindfulness walkLeave us a reviewTake a screenshotDM to us on Instagram or e-mail it to us at thenurturingparent.pod@gmail.comSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

Let's send a shout-out to Danette for this week's listener Q&A!Danette wanted to know how to create appropriate boundaries for specific situations in the moment. Her little was struggling with teeth brushing time and wanted some help on how to approach this. We also know that it is hard to think of how to respong when our patience are at an end. Tune into this weeks episode to learn some ways to deal with these situations. The 2 things you get out of this episode:Tools to minimize/prevent resistanceHow to respond to resistance I promise this episode is filled with some great parenting tools that you can use everyday! We want to make these years as enjoyable as we can becuase they are so precious and it really goes by so fast.Here are some of the tools that we love:Change a mood not a mindPrepavingSandwhichingGive your kids controlWe want to remind you that playfulness is a child language! THAT is what they UNDERSTAND and respond to. So lighten up mamas, get silly with your littles, love them, be patient, and be gentle with yourself because we are only human. Episodes Referenced:Ep. #62  HOW DO WE GET OUR LITTLES TO DO WHAT WE ASK OF THEMEp. #69 STICK TO YOUR NO!If you have a question you can reach us at:DM us on instagram :  The_Nurturing_ParentE-mail us : thenurturingparent.pod@gmail.comSupport the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

This week lets look at: Are you too busy?Symptoms of an over scheduled kidWhat rest does for us"Without rest, music would just be a bunch of noise."We want you to think aboutAre you a human doing or a human being?Look at what are you doing when you are not being a mom?Go for a walkRead a bookAllow your kids to just playIf your child is in pre-school they do not need another scheduled activity.Referenced Ep. #5 HOW TO HAVE FUN DAY DATES WITH YOUR KIDS!Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986

The Golden Rule: Treat others as you'd like to be treatedMutual respect is a core value. But how do we teach our little core values?Mutual respect  is treating people in a way that makes them feel cared for and important.It is the glue that holds a relationship together. Fostering connection!The 6 ways you can be respectful with your children Avoid baby talkingBe kind with words & gentle with touchAllow ample time to go at a Childs paceRespect their choicesPractice active listeningMaintain boundaries with gentle firmnessMost importantly....A child being respected teaches a child how to be respectful towards others & nurtures self respect!Support the showPlease share and tag us on our platforms below if you enjoyed this episode!Instagram : The Nurturing ParentFacebook Group : The Nurturing Parent GroupEmail Us : TheNurturingparent.Pod@gmail.comOriginal music ©Lisa K Sigurgeirson 1986