EPISODE · Jan 8, 2025 · 21 MIN
91. 3 Key Tools from Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan
from Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids · host Flora McCormick, LCPC, Parenting Coach
Ever find yourself feeling stuck when your child’s behavior feels challenging?In this short episode of the Sustainable Parenting weekly podcast, Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan — a clinical psychologist and professor of counseling at the University of Montana — shares three gentle parenting tools designed to bring more calm, confidence, and connection into everyday parenting. Together, we explore how self-awareness, curiosity, and radical acceptance can strengthen parent-child connection, ease anxiety & emotions, and help create smoother, more positive interactions with your child.After listening, you’ll discover:• How the phrase, “Get Curious, Not Furious” can transform tricky moments and stop power struggles with kids• How self-awareness supports more thoughtful choices for calm, confident parenting• Positive parenting strategies for responding with care instead of reacting with frustration• Ways to set boundaries using kind and firm parenting and gentle discipline• How calm parenting tips and curiosity can help you stop tantrums and build trust• Simple practices for raising confident kids and celebrating progress every day✨ Join us for a conversation filled with parenting tips & tools to support sustainable parenting and create a home where parenting without yelling leads to lasting growth, connection, and ease.✨Want more? ✨JOIN me in the SUMMER of support: 💪❤️💪 https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/summer-of-support✨ Get my 3 KEYS to Calm, Confident Parenting (30 min. FREE webinar) - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63640a05c74edb4b6bdce1f3✨ Buy a 3 session Coaching Bundle (saving you $100) - for THREE 30-min sessions 1:1 with ME, where we get right to the heart of your challenges, and give you small, powerful shifts that make a huge difference fast.✨Schedule a FREE 20 min clarity call with Sustainable Parenting, so we can answer any questions you may have about working with Flora.✨Purchase a $19 short course on Etsy✨
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Ever find yourself feeling stuck when your child’s behavior feels challenging? In this short episode of the Sustainable Parenting weekly podcast, Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan — a clinical psychologist and professor of counseling at the University of Montana — shares three gentle parenting tools designed to bring more calm, confidence, and connection into everyday parenting. Together, we explore how self-awareness, curiosity, and radical acceptance can strengthen parent-child connection, ease anx...
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