GUEST SERIES // H+K on The Parenting Forward Podcast - Raising Spirited + Sensitive Kids

Tune in for our interview with Cindy Wang Brandt of the Parenting Forward Podcast and parenting community!In this episode we talked about:How Upbringing came to be.Why we should talk about kids on a spectrum of diversity that’s related to their sensitivity and spiritedness.What sensitivity and spiritedness mean.Why we need to accept our kids exactly as they are.How to simultaneously self-regulate and teach your children how to regulate themselves.How to navigate your resentment towards your kids’ freedom.How to teach your kids to be fully themselves in a world with social constructs.Why your most important job as a parent is to teach your kids self-awareness.Why we need to redefine safety as former people-pleasers.What consent-based parenting is and how to practice it.Why parenting isn’t about perfection but repairing connecting.The Parenting Forward podcast features interviews with thought leaders from progressive faith and non-faith spaces, resources to create better practices in parenting and life with children. They believe parenting is revolutionary, that if we change the way we parent, we can change the world. Follow Cindy and her amazing work!Parenting Forward's websiteParenting Forward on InstagramParenting Forward Podcast on AppleALSO........March small group coaching is now open for enrollment! Do you struggle with supporting your kids' big feelings and challenging behaviors in a calm and productive way?Join us Mondays at 11-1pm PST or 6-8pm PST!You’ll receive:✔️4 coaching sessions with Hannah & Kelty✔️2 hrs per weekly session (recording emailed)✔️7 families to commiserate + connect with✔️LIVE Resources, discounts + more!DOORS CLOSE SOON! If you’re looking for some support in showing up for your brilliant / infuriating kids, join us while there’s still space! ✨ Learn more and sign up: www.upbringing.co/smallgroupcoachingRelevant Links:- Our Freedoms Model- Our RESIST Approach- Our Shop - GUIDES + PRINTS!- Our Resources Page- Our Coaching page- Amber Okamura, Upbringing’s Artist- Mary Schroeder, Upbringing’s Letterer- Alex Olavarria, our producer, musician, editor + husband/brother in lawVisit our website, www.upbringing.co to learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter! We want to hear your thoughts. We care deeply about what you think and how you’re doin’, so get in touch -- we’re better together.Email us: [email protected] Upbringing on Instagram: @upbringing.coJoin us to explore topics such as: parenting, motherhood, discipline, resistance, RIE parenting, feminist parenting, toddlers, tantrums, potty training, mindful parenting, conscious parenting, evidence-based parenting, positive parenting, respectful parenting, simplicity parenting and positive discipline.