Parenting Tools to Help Be a Better Parent

In the latest episode, we are are going over parenting tools to be a better parent. I’m talking to reactive parents who are looking for a better way to navigate their day. My 4-step process PARR (pause, acknowledge, respond, reflect) is what I taught myself and ultimately other parents to move from reactive to responsive. I share personal examples and use this minisode to highlight the important aspects to PARR.What I cover on the parenting tools to be a better parent- The importance of recognizing why you’re reactive- Identifying your triggers will help you to stay calm- The first step of PARR, pausing, will look different depending on the phase of parenting you’re in- How to decide the best way to pause- Pausing and then acknowledging your state will shift the way you respond- Reflecting is critical and you want to do it when you’ve had time away from the event- PARR is effective with all communication partners not just your kids- It can help you to become a better listener and more thoughtful in the way you show up not just for your kids but othersLink’s mentioned in the show:You can book a free call here to learn more about coaching and how PARR can help youThe Free PARR downloadOther Parenting ResourcesSubscribe to my Substack Newsletter The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.