The Whole Parent Podcast

Now Available for Preorder.... Punishment-Free Parenting: The Brain-Based Way to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice To reserve your copy click the link below: Preorder Hardcover [https://urlgeni.us/amzn/WPA-punishment-free]Preorder Audiobook [https://urlgeni.us/amzn/pfp-audiobook] Preorder Kindle   [https://urlgeni.us/amazon/punishment-free] Show Notes: Have you ever lashed out at your child and wondered "Where did that come from? Why am I so triggered?" Spoiler for this episode, it's your childhood... and the reason we do this is because most of us are totally unaware of this unwanted inheritance. Jon is joined by Dr. Shefali, [https://www.drshefali.com/] the pioneer of conscious parenting, who shares her insights on how our childhood experiences shape our parenting styles. Together, they delve into the concept of the subconscious contract between parent and child, exploring how implicit memories and unresolved issues from our past often resurface in moments of stress. Dr. Shefali emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and healing in parenting, offering practical advice on how parents can break free from harmful patterns and create a healthier environment for their children.  The conversation touches on spirituality, neuroscience, and the essential role of self-awareness in raising emotionally healthy kids. Timestamps: * 0:00 - A Saturday morning meltdown: Jon’s story of losing his cool * 2:43 - Introduction to Dr. Shefali and the concept of conscious parenting * 7:57 - The power of implicit memories: How the past shapes our reactions * 13:53 - The subconscious contract: Understanding toxic parenting dynamics * 22:19 - Practical steps for conscious parenting and breaking the cycle Resources Mentioned: * The Conscious Parent  [https://urlgeni.us/amzn/wholeparent-the-conscious-parent-audiobook] * The Parenting Map  [https://amzn.to/4gb7cED] * Dr. Shefali's Podcast [https://www.drshefali.com/podcast/] Join Dr. Shefali's Institute Cohort [https://institute.drshefali.com/] CLOSING 9/9/24 Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2283216/open_sms]

Get the Autonomy Guide HERE [https://site.wholeparentacademy.com/autonomy-guide] Episode Title: How To Get Your Toddler to LISTEN! Episode Number: #29 Host: Jon @wholeparent Timestamps: * 0:00 - Introduction and Setting the Scene * 0:38 - The Frustration of Kids who WON'T LISTEN! * 2:40 - Why Toddlers Have Selective Hearing * 7:17 - Understanding Toddler Development and Autonomy * 16:18 - Effective Communication with Toddlers * 22:24 - Tips for Improving Toddler Listening Skills * 33:50 - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Key Takeaways: * Toddlers often exhibit selective hearing due to their developmental stage of seeking autonomy. * Consistent routines are crucial in helping toddlers feel secure and understand expectations. * Effective communication with toddlers involves giving clear, positive instructions and allowing time for them to process. * Saying "yes" as often as possible can foster a more cooperative relationship with your child. Resources Mentioned: * PDF on Autonomy-Seeking Activities for Toddlers [https://site.wholeparentacademy.com/autonomy-guide] * How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk [https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/1451663889?asc_campaign=97c5581ac0f96453bb6f38505e297314&asc_source=01H192EPVRBJ54JPPQEC40HZ7N&crid=YM5BIAQTF30Z&k=siblings+without+rivalry+book&sprefix=siblings+without+&linkCode=ll1&tag=wholeparent-20&linkId=fde2525f5693ec77f2b4b38c85f469ca&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl] What episode should you listen to next? * Episode #22: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids [https://wholeparent.buzzsprout.com/2283216/15194328-raising-emotionally-intelligent-kids-23] * Episode #1: How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids [https://wholeparent.buzzsprout.com/2283216/14323015-how-to-stop-yelling-at-your-kids-001] Call to Action: * Never miss an episode! CLICK HERE [https://site.wholeparentacademy.com/pod-email] to subscribe. * Share this episode with friends or on social media. * Rate and review the podcast to help it grow. Contact Information: * Follow Jon @wholeparent on all social media platforms. * Email: podcast@wholeparentacademy.com Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2283216/open_sms]

Struggling with bedtime battles? Discover an incredible bedtime hack that transforms chaos into connection, making bedtime one of the best parts of your day. Episode Number: #28 Description: In this episode of the Whole Parent Podcast, Jon delves into the challenges of bedtime routines and reveals a transformative hack to turn bedtime battles into moments of deep connection with your child. He discusses the reasons behind kids' resistance to bedtime and shares a practical, brain-based technique that not only helps kids fall asleep faster but also strengthens the parent-child bond. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction And Importance Of Bedtime 02:04 - Personal Anecdotes About Bedtime Chaos And Routines 04:56 - Common Bedtime Resistance Issues And Practical Solutions 06:31 - The Bedtime Story Hack Explained 18:21 - Practical Steps For Implementing The Bedtime Story Hack 26:12 - The Importance Of Sleep For Children's Development 35:28 - Closing Remarks And Call To Action Key Takeaways: * The Bedtime Story Hack: * Tell your child the story of their day in a calm, soothing voice to help them transition to sleep. * Engage their memory and language centers to regulate their emotional state. * Consistently use this technique to turn bedtime into a positive, connecting experience. * Why Kids Resist Bedtime: * Novelty and learning: Kids resist sleep because they are constantly learning and don't want to stop. * Routine and regulation: Maintaining a consistent bedtime routine helps prevent resistance. * Hormonal factors: Avoiding overtiredness and managing cortisol levels is key. * Benefits of Sleep: * Essential for physical, mental, and emotional development. * Improves memory, emotional regulation, and overall health. * Creates opportunities for deep attachment and bonding with your child. Links to Resources Mentioned: * The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine Aron [https://www.amazon.com/Highly-Sensitive-Child-Helping-Overwhelms/dp/0767908724?linkCode=ll1&tag=wholeparent-20&linkId=17da9ba413a1b258382c04313b929ea1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl] * Kinetic Sand [https://www.amazon.com/Kinetic-Sand-Beach-Sand-1lb/dp/B00LEO2EZE?linkCode=ll1&tag=wholeparent-20&linkId=819aa9a2b5f49c6d0fd52401300d9afd&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl] What episode should you listen to next? * Effective Discipline Without Punishment * Understanding Your Child's Brain How to Connect: * Never Miss a New Episode: CLICK HERE [https://site.wholeparentacademy.com/pod-email] * Subscribe: If you haven't subscribed to the podcast yet, please do so on your preferred platform. * Rate and Review: Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. * Share: Share this episode with friends and family, especially those who struggle with bedtime routines. Episode Transcript: The full transcript of this episode is available here [https://wholeparent.buzzsprout.com/]. Connect with Whole Parent: * Email: podcast@wholeparentacademy.com * Social Media Links: * Instagram: @wholeparent [https://www.instagram.com/wholeparent] * TikTok: @wholeparent Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2283216/open_sms]

Episode Number: #27 Description: In this guest episode of the Whole Parent Podcast, Jon welcomes KJ from Big Life Journal. They discuss the transformative power of reparenting, the difference between gentle and conscious parenting, and the resources available to support parents on their journey. KJ shares her personal experiences transitioning from authoritarian parenting to gentle parenting, offers her top reparenting tip, and explores how journaling can help parents and children develop resilience and growth mindsets. Timestamps: * 00:00 - Introduction to KJ and Audio Disclaimer  * 02:34 - Conversation with KJ begins * 03:12 - KJ's background and journey in reparenting * 04:21 - Difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting * 06:15 - Importance of questioning authority and fostering safe challenges * 09:09 - Explaining the difference between gentle and conscious parenting * 14:48 - The necessity of effective and conscious parenting today * 16:21 - The role of journaling in reparenting and parenting * 19:26 - Discussion on the downloadables and free resources from Big Life Journal * 23:33 - KJ's number one reparenting tip: Recognizing what’s happening in your body * 30:22 - Conclusion and final thoughts on reparenting and gentle parenting Key Takeaways: 1. Reparenting: A crucial step in becoming a better parent by understanding and addressing one’s own triggers and reactions. 2. Gentle vs. Conscious Parenting: Gentle parenting is what children experience, while conscious parenting involves the internal work parents do to improve their interactions with their children. 3. Journaling: An effective tool for parents and children to develop resilience, growth mindsets, and critical thinking skills. 4. Big Life Journal Resources: Offers journals and free printables to help children and parents on their growth journey. Resources Mentioned: * Big Life Journal: Website [https://biglifejournal.com] * KJ’s Instagrams: @gentlehealingmom [https://instagram.com/gentlehealingmom] and @biglifejournal [https://instagram.com/biglifejournal] * Free Printables and Sign up for the Big Life Journal Newsletter [https://lnk.bio/biglifejournal] What to listen to next? * How to Stop Yelling at your Kids #001  [https://wholeparent.buzzsprout.com/2283216/14323015-how-to-stop-yelling-at-your-kids-001] Calls to Action: * Subscribe: Subscribe to the Whole Parent Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. * Rate and Review: Leave a rating and review to help other parents find the podcast and benefit from the content. * Share: Share this episode with fellow parents who might benefit from learning about reparenting and gentle parenting. * Email List: Join the email list to receive updates on new episodes and resources. [https://stan.store/wholeparent] Contact Information: * Email: podcast@wholeparentacademy.com * Instagram: @wholeparent * TikTok: @wholeparent Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Whole Parent Podcast. We hope you found it insightful and helpful in your parenting journey. See you in the next episode! Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2283216/open_sms]

Episode Number: #26 Take the quiz to find our if your kid is Highly Sensitive [https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/66676edb5288b4a99ab96f52] Description: In this episode of the Whole Parent Podcast, Jon delves into the concept of collaborative consequences, explaining why this method is a powerful tool for effective parenting, especially for highly sensitive children. As a strong advocate for the abolition of punishment in parenting, discusses how to differentiate between punishment and consequences and introduces the idea of working with children to set boundaries collaboratively. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Jon illustrates how this approach fosters a child's growth, understanding, and self-discipline. Timestamps: * 00:00 - Introduction to the Whole Parent Podcast and the highly sensitive kid quiz * 02:24 - Definition and importance of collaborative consequences * 03:53 - Difference between punishment and consequences * 05:27 - Why punishment is ineffective * 06:48 - Explanation of consequences and their role in teaching * 07:29 - Steps to implement collaborative consequences * 11:58 - The importance of seeking a child's input * 13:44 - The significance of a child's buy-in in the discipline process * 16:10 - Long-term goals of using collaborative consequences * 17:37 - Personal example: Collaborative consequences for cleaning up messes * 26:18 - Personal example: Collaborative consequences for managing screen time * 32:52 - Conclusion and final thoughts on collaborative consequences * 33:09 - Call to action: Subscribe, rate, review, and join the email list Key Takeaways: 1. Collaborative Consequences: Involve your child in setting boundaries and consequences to ensure they understand and agree with them, which increases their effectiveness. 2. Difference from Punishment: Unlike punishment, which is retributive and ineffective in the long-term, collaborative consequences focus on teaching and guiding children to make better decisions. 3. Child's Buy-In: When children have a say in their own discipline process, they are more likely to adhere to the agreed-upon boundaries and learn self-discipline. 4. Practical Examples: Jon shares real-life examples of implementing collaborative consequences in his household, providing a clear model for listeners to follow. Resources Mentioned: * Take the Highly Sensitive Kid Quiz [https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/66676edb5288b4a99ab96f52] * How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk [https://amzn.to/4c5zYnU] Recommendations for the Next Episode: * Episode #11: Discipline Part 1 [https://wholeparent.buzzsprout.com/2283216/14536484-discipline-part-1-011] Calls to Action: * Subscribe: Subscribe to the Whole Parent Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. * Rate and Review: Leave a rating and review to help other parents find the podcast. * Share: Share this episode with fellow parents who might benefit from learning about collaborative consequences. * Email List: Join the email list to receive updates on new episodes and resources. Contact Information: * Email: podcast@wholeparentacademy.com * Instagram: @wholeparent * TikTok: @wholeparent Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Whole Parent Podcast. We hope you found it insightful and helpful in your parenting journey. See you in the next episode! Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2283216/open_sms]