We have talked about various skills and methods that help us to be more effective non-coercive parents. However, these are not recipes to be followed, nor roles to be played. They are practices that implement underlying principles of parenting. In our season 1 finale, we talk about manifesting these principles:

• How to be authentic in your parenting by honestly disclosing your feelings;
• How to prioritize being connected by approaching problems together, staying curious, and fostering creativity;
• How to be empathic by listening for understanding not just what is said, but also what is not said

While we are all imperfect, we can grow together. We wish you a fulfilling experience on your parenting journey.

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Ever feel like what you say is falling on deaf ears? You keep repeating yourself but what you say passes right over your child's head? Most often, this is because your messages themselves block the road to communication. In this episode, we talk about how to avoid these roadblocks and talk clearly and effectively so your child hears you out. We also address how to handle resistance by shifting gears to active listening in order to keep the communication channels open to mutual understanding. After all, communication is a two-way street.

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What is discipline and what are consequences? What are natural consequences? What about logical consequences? Should we give consequences for the our children's actions to teach them how to behave? In this episode, we take a closer look at how we can shift our focus away from consequences and instead foster self-discipline through authentic modeling and resolving conflicts.

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