Episode 055 Featuring Kayla Tychsen

The Essential Role of Parental Self-Care"It's key to make sure that as a parent, we're okay." - Kayla TychsenSummaryThe conversation emphasises the critical need for parents to prioritise their own well-being in order to effectively nurture their children. It discusses how neglecting self-care can hinder a parent's ability to provide the love and support their children need.TakeawaysWe're just running on empty, meeting the needs of our children.If our needs are not being met, we can't show up fully.It's key to make sure that as a parent, we're okay.We need to give our children the goodness and healthy parts.Parental well-being directly impacts child development.Self-care is not selfish; it's essential for effective parenting.Mental and physical health are crucial for nurturing children.Parents should prioritise their own needs alongside their children's.Healthy parents create a loving environment for their kids.Nurturing starts with the parent being in a good space.Kayla Tychsen is an Accredited Parent Coach, a Certified Integrative Trauma Coach, and aTEDx speaker who is passionate about empowering parents, educators, and caregivers tocultivate confidence, connection, and joy in their homes and classrooms. With training inTrauma-Informed Classrooms, Resilience in Children, Social Emotional Learning, and an AMIMontessori certificate for ages 0-3, Kayla brings a holistic and research-backed approach to herwork.Kayla's work has spanned the globe, from working in an inner-city classroom in SouthernCalifornia, co-founding two elementary schools for refugee populations in Lebanon, tosupporting families around the world with practical, evidence-based solutions. Having navigatedpostpartum anxiety, she understands firsthand the challenges of parenting. Her journey fuels herdedication to helping parents become aware of how their past experiences shape their presentparenting, define and live their values, and foster deep, secure relationships with their children.Through personalised coaching, engaging workshops, and accessible online resources, sheequips families with the knowledge and tools to create a nurturing environment where childrenfeel safe and empowered to thrive in today’s world.Contact: [email protected]: www.yourconsciousparentcoach.comTEDx Talk: www.yourconsciousparentcoach.com/tedxConnected Parent Course: www.yourconsciousparentcoach.com/parenting_cohortInstagram: www.instagram.com/yourconsciousparentcoach