Sustainable Parenting | Raising Confident Kids with Positive Parenting Strategies

Do you ever lie awake at night feeling like you're failing your children?

You’re not alone. Research shows a staggering 78% of mothers believe they aren’t doing enough for their kids.

But what if everything we’ve been told about perfect parenting is wrong?

This short episode of our weekly podcast delivers a truth that might just set you free: According to Circle of Security research spanning decades and thousands of families, you...

Why do kids seem to save their biggest meltdowns for home?

You watch them stay polite and calm at school or during a family gathering—but the moment they’re back with you, it’s like a switch flips. Suddenly, there’s whining, power struggles, or a full-blown tantrum. If you’ve ever wondered why they hold it together for others but fall apart with you, this short episode of the Sustainable Parenting Weekly Podcast offers clarity, comp...

Have you found yourself yelling at your child—and then feeling waves of regret?

You’re not alone. Many loving parents think the solution is simply “having more patience.” But in this short episode of our weekly podcast, you’ll discover why patience isn’t the answer—and how three powerful P-words can help you bring more calm confident parenting into your home.

The truth is, anger often comes from what I call “time travel”—mentally jum...

If you’ve ever wondered why yelling seems to “work” in the moment but leaves you feeling disconnected from your child, this episode is for you. We’re exploring how to create a stronger parent-child connection by balancing kindness and firmness—so you can practice calm confident parenting without the guilt or frustration.

In this short episode of our weekly podcast, you’ll discover:

• Why kids push boundaries and what they’re really...

Ever felt like the consequences you’re using just aren’t working? 

Maybe you’ve taken away screen time, treats, or even big events—only to see the same behavior again. It’s frustrating and confusing when nothing seems to make a difference.

In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll explore gentle parenting strategies that actually work—without yelling, shaming, or losing connection. Through Sean’s story, you’ll see how shifti...

We’re diving into how to stop power struggles with kids and solve transition battles in a way that builds parent-child connection and makes moving from one activity to the next easier and more joyful.

By the time you finish listening to this short episode of our weekly podcast, you’ll know how to replace the “coo-coo cycle” of commands and consequences with a powerful approach rooted in gentle parenting and kind and firm parenting s...

Friend, if you’re tired of constant tech battles with your kids—especially with summer approaching—this short episode of our weekly podcast is packed with gentle parenting tips & tools to help you create more peace around screens. You’ll learn how to reduce screen dependency, strengthen your parent-child connection, and encourage creative alternatives that keep kids engaged (without constant fights).

By the time you finish liste...

Do you ever look ahead to summer and feel a mix of excitement and dread—wondering if the constant battles will leave you counting down the days until school starts again? 

In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll explore gentle parenting strategies that make summer smoother and more joyful, even when challenges arise.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll know:

• What to do when you reach the end of your rope so you can...

Do you ever feel like you’re saying the same thing fifteen times, only to have your child ignore you? You’re not alone. In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll explore why kids tune us out and how to replace the frustration with calm confident parenting strategies that actually work.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll know:

• Three fundamental reasons kids don’t listen—and how to solve them using positive parenting...

Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of frustration and disappointment as a parent? 

In this short episode of our weekly podcast, I’ll share one key tool that can help you shift your perspective and bring more calm and ease to your parenting—even if your kids don’t change right away.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• Why children’s behavior isn’t a sign of parental failure—and how understanding this can ease anxiety & emotions
• Why test...

Do you ever wish your family life felt more intentional and less reactive? Maybe you’re tired of the daily battles over boundaries or wondering how to help your kids grow into confident, kind adults.

In this short episode of Sustainable Parenting's weekly podcast, we explore how creating a Family Mission Statement can bring more purpose to your parenting. This approach uses positive parenting strategies and kind and firm parent...

Do you ever feel like you’re barely treading water—overwhelmed by the repetitive tasks of motherhood and weighed down by guilt? You’re not alone. In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll explore how to release that guilt, reduce stress, and create more space for calm, confident parenting.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn:

• Why the word “should” fuels anxiety & emotions—and how to replace it with languag...

Are you tired of constant sibling squabbles? Does it feel like you’re always stuck playing judge and jury while longing for more peace and connection between your kids? You’re not alone.

In this short episode of the Sustainable Parenting weekly podcast, we’ll share five powerful “F-words” that can transform sibling fights into opportunities for growth, helping you bring more calm and cooperation into your home.

By the time you finish...

Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of parenting disagreements—one of you being “too strict” while the other feels “too soft”? You’re not alone. In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll explore how to bring more balance to your parenting approach through kind and firm parenting, creating a home with less conflict and more connection.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn:

• Parenting tips & tools for fi...

Do you ever feel frustrated when your kids just don’t “get it”? You’ve explained why they should be kind, modeled sharing, or tried talking them out of an upset—yet nothing changes. This is what I call “parenting from the neck up”—relying only on logic and explanations when your child’s brain simply isn’t in a logical place.

In this short episode of our weekly podcast, you’ll learn how to shift from over-explaining to strategies tha...

Do you ever feel like you’re carrying “50 pounds of bricks” on your shoulders—wishing for more help but somehow ending up doing it all yourself? 

This episode of Sustainable Parenting's weekly podcast explores what I call self-care bulldozing—when parents (especially moms) unintentionally create more work for themselves by micromanaging, gatekeeping, or not voicing their needs.

In this short episode, you’ll discover how to relea...

Rage is rarely talked about in parenting circles, yet so many moms silently experience it—followed by guilt, shame, and confusion. In this weekly podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on this taboo topic with honesty, compassion, and real solutions.

As both a therapist and parent, I share my personal journey with mom rage, how it impacted my parent-child connection, and the simple yet powerful mindset shifts that helped me move towa...

Traveling with kids can be full of excitement—but also whining, meltdowns, and the dreaded “Are we there yeeeeeeeet?” 

In this short episode of the Sustainable Parenting weekly podcast, I’m sharing parenting tips & tools to help you create more calm, connection, and fun on your trip.

You’ll walk away with:

• Two easy car games that strengthen your parent-child connection and keep kids entertained
• Simple ways to talk with your kid...

Are smartphones quietly harming our kids’ mental health? In this short episode of the Sustainable Parenting weekly podcast, I sit down with Joanna Bertken, a nationally credentialed school psychologist and Student Assistance Coordinator for Bozeman Public Schools, to discuss the link between smartphone use and skyrocketing rates of anxiety & emotions challenges in kids and teens.

Joanna shares what her district discovered about ...