7: Why I love Aware Parenting

In this episode, I share why Aware Parenting has become one of the most life-enriching foundations of my mothering and my human journey. Rooted in the work of developmental psychologist Aletha Solter PhD, Aware Parenting invites us to see children as innately wise, loving beings who communicate their inner world through behavior — and whose tears, laughter, and expression are powerful ways for them to heal from stress and trauma as they grow. I talk about how this approach beautifully aligns with my background in body-oriented psychotherapy, trauma healing, Nonviolent Communication, and presence-based coaching. I also share how Aware Parenting has helped me understand everyday moments — aggression, sleep struggles, food, boundaries — as invitations for connection rather than problems to fix. And equally, how it keeps inviting me back to my own inner healing, honesty, and authenticity as a mother. This episode is an invitation to remember that when we meet children with trust and loving presence, they return to their natural state of connection, cooperation, and compassion. If this episode resonates with you, I’d love to connect with you outside of the podcast! If you’d like that too, you can sign up for my newsletter. In it, I share a personal note together with every new podcast episode, and I love to hear back from you about what's important to you, from the challenging to the easy. You can join this list at martheschneider.com/newsletter. Lastly, would you like to help me reach more people like us? You can help me by sharing this episode and leaving a review.  Learn more: To learn more about my mentoring program for mothers at martheschneider.com/mentoring-for-mothers, and connect with me on Instagram @marthe_schneider. To learn more about Aware Parenting, I invite you to visit www.awareparenting.com or read one or more of Aletha Solter’s 7 books, or any of Marion Rose’s books about Aware Parenting.