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Deana and Kira answer your questions about everything from imaginative play, emotional intelligence for kids under 18 months, linking your why to your values and more! Episodes referenced: , ,
The Inner Work of Conscious Parenting with Laura Froyen, PhD, of The Balanced Parent podcast
Deana and Kira speak with Laura Froyen, PhD, of The Balanced Parent podcast to talk about the inner work required to practice Conscious Parenting. How do we understand our triggers and do the necessary healing in order to be the best parents we can…
Moms Everywhere Are Not OK
Kira and Deana chat about motherhood in a pandemic and all the ways that women, in particular, are underwater right now. They also look at the imbalance in emotional and physical load that has always existed for women and ask the question “how do we…
Coaching Call: Beyond Video Games and Later Bedtimes – Thinking Outside the Box When Offering Age Appropriate Privileges
Deana and Kira chat with one of their members for a coaching call about choosing age-appropriate privileges that go beyond screens, video games, junk food and later bedtimes. They also discuss natural and logical consequences for kids when we need to…
Teaching Kids About Forgiveness
Kira and Deana chat about forgiveness, what it is and what it’s not, and how we teach our kids to be forgiving of others and of themselves. Want some extra support this winter? Become a member of the FFP Family and get your questions answered every…
Replay of “Parenting on the Same Page” from Season One
In this replay from Season One, Deana and Kira chat about parental unity and how you can be sure to work as a true team with your parenting partner and other caregivers in your child’s life. Want some extra support this winter? Become a member of…
Fostering A Love Of Reading
Deana and Kira share some of the ways they fostered a love of reading in their kids including how to get more reluctant readers engaged, the power of modelling, and ways to make reading a daily joy. Do you have questions for us? Consider becoming a…
Kids and Appearance
Deana and Kira talk about beauty, appearance and how to navigate our children’s need to explore who they are through how they look. They also discuss ways to help children separate their self-esteem from their appearance and build a sense of…
Beyond Race-Conscious Parenting with Luis Versalles of Courageous Conversation
Kira and Deana speak with Luis Versalles from Courageous Conversation to talk about the ways that parents can go beyond race conscious parenting to make a difference at the systemic level – particularly in our schools. More on Courageous…
Positive Reinforcement for Kids
Kira and Deana talk about the power of catching our kids being their amazing selves and positively reinforcing their behavior. They share ways to honor kids when they get it “right” as well as ways to honor what makes them unique and special just…