Ep #190 Compassionate Alpha Parenting: Sturdy and Kind

What does it mean to be a compassionate alpha as a parent? It’s not about being harsh or domineering, and it’s not about being passive or permissive either. It’s about finding that steady, sturdy ground between strength and warmth.

In this episode, I unpack the term Compassionate Alpha (learned from Dr. Gordon Neufeld) and share why kids need a parent who can lead with both firmness and kindness. You’ll hear why being “too soft” spikes a child’s anxiety, why being “too hard” erodes trust, and how calm, confident leadership creates the safety kids need in order to just be kids.

We’ll explore:

• What a compassionate alpha parent really looks like in action
• Why connection must come before correction
• How sturdy leadership calms a child’s nervous system
• The dangers of swinging to either extreme — passive or authoritarian
• Practical ways to embody calm, kind authority (even when you mess up)

When you step into this role, your child can rest. They don’t have to take charge. They don’t have to fight for your attention or protection. They know you’ve got them. And that’s the soil where trust, maturity, and deep connection grow.

Tune in to learn how to lead with confidence and compassion — sturdy and kind, the way your kids need you most.

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