How to Talk So Kids Will Listen-Calm Connected Parenting Through Better Communication | Suanne Lewis | S8 E22

Feeling disconnected from your kids? In this episode of Imperfect Mommying, I welcome psychologist and author Suanne Lewis to explore how *mindful parenting* and *effective communication* can create deeper connection, especially in today’s fast-paced, tech-heavy world.Suanne shares her four-step approach for *how to talk so kids will listen*, including practical communication tools like reflective listening, open-ended questions, and mindful presence. We also talk about the impact of COVID on social development, parenting in the digital age, and simple ways to reconnect with your child—no matter their age.This conversation is packed with support for overwhelmed moms, emotional support for mothers, and mindset coaching for moms who are craving more presence, peace, and real connection with their children.Dr. Suanne Lewis is a psychologist, author, T'ai Chi Chih and Yoga instructor, wife, mother, and dog enthusiast! Suanne focuses her writing on teaching tales designed to challenge her readers to explore positive values, mindfully observe their environment, develop greater self-awareness, and build relationships.Dr. Lewis worked with individuals and groups ranging from children to seniors. In her extensive therapy work, she used storytelling to help people effectively learn about themselves and the world.She practices yoga, T’ai Chi Chih, and qigong daily. Suanne became a certified trainer/teacher of yoga and T’ai Chi Chih to help her clients better learn to “embody” focused attention, relaxation, balance, and overall wellness. She lives a healthy lifestyle, spending time in nature and using her observations as material for her teaching tales.Connect with Suanne: Website https://www.4stepsconnect.comFacebook Profile URL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094524753181LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/suanne-lewis-26849768 Youtube Profile URL - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOe-lLOxR_kza7GRVzGBXghttps://4stepsconnect.ck.page/podcast-gift ** a gift for listenershttps://author.amazon.com/books✨ ABOUT ME:I'm Alysia Lyons, a certified life coach helping moms release guilt and overwhelm, reconnect with their intuition, and parent from a place of peace.🌐 Learn more: https://alysialyons.com📞 Book a Peace Alignment Call: https://alysialyons.com/align🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and click the BELL 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Imperfect Mommying!✨ Keywords included:**mom burnout help**, **how to do it all as a mom**, **overwhelmed mom support**, **mindset coaching for moms**, **parenting tips for single moms**, **how to ask for help as a mom**, **mom guilt and peace**, **emotional support for mothers**, **how to stop trying to do it all**, **practical self-care for moms**, **building a mom support system**, **time management tips for moms**, **single mom**#MindfulParenting #StopMomGuilt #CalmParentingTips #MomBurnoutHelp #ParentingSupport #ImperfectMomming #HowToTalkToKids #ConnectedParenting #EmotionalSupportForMoms