#38 How to Lead with Authentic Connection in Parenting Little Ones

Hi! I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today's Well Source is Jenn Wert. Jen has been an educator in Colorado for decades. She is a devoted parent, speaker, mentor of young teachers, writer and seeker. She has a Master’s in Education, teacher’s lens, doula’s experience, and extensive post-graduate social and emotional intelligence training.  Jenn has run both for-profit and non-profit businesses built around empowering families and self-expression. Jenn knows how to counsel parents who want to do their best by their children. She believes in not being committed not to perfection, but to a presence of mind. She has done her own deep personal work, which has allowed her to discern what really matters - authenticity, humility, and connection. As a coach, she weaves these attributes of consciousness together for families to help create parenting that’s honest, nurturing and transformative.  In this podcast, we talk about: Being attuned to highly emotional children. The importance of connection, communication, and advocacy in parenting. Healing your own childhood Practicing self-awareness Being mindful of acceptance, curiosity, separation, and healthy boundaries. the connection between shame and vulnerability. Bringing social emotional learning to your parenting. Resources: Website: www.jennwert.com For a free consult with Jenn: www.jennwert.com/free-consult Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennwertparentcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/consciousparentingsupportforparentsofyoungchildren Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-wert-a91175b5/