From Controlling to Collaborating: The Story of a Coercive Parent Putting an End to Control in Her Home

Alesandra Rodriguez, mom of four kids in a blended family, tells her powerful story of a radical turnaround with her whole family. After joining Rythea’s support group, Alesandra and her husband dove their entire family deep into the counter-culture philosophy of collaborative parenting. After experiencing an ah-ha moment with her teen kid in crisis, Alesandra began a shift into a parenting reality she never knew existed. She shares her journey of coming to the non-coercion mindset and how this philosophy has opened up and changed their entire family dynamic. She recounts her fundamentalist Christian upbringing, her toxic marriage, and being lost in authoritarian parenting, and the deep daily work required to unlearn harmful patterns.This heartening and uplifting story serves as a beacon of hope for parents seeking a more respectful and compassionate approach to raising their children. Alesandra is not an academic or professional in the field of child behaviour, rather a regular parent just like you who wanted a more connected relationship with her kids. This is a must listen if you have a teens or tweens!--Support YKDS https://buymeacoffee.com/yourkidsdontsuckBook a mentor session with Rythea https://calendly.com/rytheaConnect with Cara https://www.caratedstonetherapy.com/We (Rythea and Cara) are white, cis-gender, straight, middle-class women living with financial and societal privilege. Our perspectives are limited. We are committed to featuring guests from diverse lived experiences to reflect the realities of a broader parenting community. 25% of proceeds from this podcast go to creators of color who have shaped our work.Rate & Review: Your feedback helps us reach more families who are parenting with presence, resistance, and love. Let us know what this episode stirred in you.