Today we're talking about the differences between blame and responsibility.

• How to identify when you're slipping into blame and how to shift towards taking responsibility.
• The impact of blame on your relationships with your children and others.
• Some practical strategies to move from blame to responsibility, empowering yourself and improving your parenting.

We're talking about how to change your mindset, take control of your emotional life, and foster a nurturing environment where your children can thrive. Tune in to learn how to become a Connect Method Parent and show up in a way that you respect, no matter what crazy behavior your kids come up with.

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Let's talk about the art of failing productively, and transforming setbacks into opportunities for growth and resilience in life and in parenting.

Today we're...

• Redefining failure
• How the fear of failure trips parents up
• Setting expectations and learning from unmet ones
• How to avoid "failing ahead of time" and the importance of iteration
• Strategies for managing negative emotions associated with failure
• The role of confidence and how it ties into our willingness to fail
• Practical examples and personal stories to illustrate productive failure
• The difference between productive failure and self-sabotage
• How to embrace failure as a necessary part of success

I share practical advice to help you shift your mindset around failure, encouraging you to embrace it as a vital part of your parenting journey. Learn how to make failure work for you, not against you, in your pursuit of becoming a calm, connected, and confident parent.

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Discover how embracing the present moment can revolutionize your parenting, relationships, and overall life experience. I'm sharing personal stories and practical insights to help you understand that happiness and joy are available to you right now, without needing anything to change.

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Following our previous discussion on regret, we now turn to the other end of the spectrum—feeling proud of yourself. Learn how to celebrate your successes without arrogance, and understand why being proud of your efforts is essential for your growth and your children's development.

Key points covered include:

• The difference between productive pride and arrogance.
• How to celebrate your successes and recognize your worth.
• Why feeling proud of yourself sets a positive example for your children.
• Practical steps to develop the skill of self-pride.
• Real-life examples of parents overcoming challenges and feeling proud.

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Just because we know how to do something better doesn't mean we're capable in that moment to do better.

In this episode, we delve into the often paralyzing emotion of regret and how it affects our parenting. We'll explore whether regret can be a productive emotion and how to navigate it in a way that serves us and our children.

Key points covered include:

• Understanding the dual nature of regret: productive vs. non-productive.
• How to use regret to improve future actions without staying stuck in the past.
• Practical exercises for transforming regret into a tool for growth.
• The importance of self-compassion and curiosity in dealing with regret.
• Real-life examples and testimonials from parents who have successfully navigated regret.

Whether you're dealing with minor daily frustrations or deep-seated regrets about past parenting decisions, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you move forward with confidence and connection.

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In this episode, we dive deep into a common challenge faced by many parents: dealing with other people's opinions. We often spend so much time trying to control what others think about us, whether it's our parenting style, our decisions, or even our personalities. This episode will help you understand why it's not only impossible but also unnecessary to control other people's opinions and how freeing it can be to let go of that need.

Key points covered include:

• The futility of trying to control other people's opinions and why it's exhausting.
• How focusing on others' opinions can hinder your ability to be present and aligned with your true self.
• The concept of the "common denominator" and why different people have different opinions of you.
• The importance of showing up as your authentic self and the freedom that comes with it.
• Understanding that criticism is often more about the critic than the person being criticized.
• Strategies for handling criticism and why it's crucial for personal growth.
• How to be okay with people not liking you and the power of self-approval.

Join us as we explore these themes and more, helping you to release the need for external validation and to embrace your true, authentic self.

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Being able to handle pushback with grace and calmness in our nervous system is a game changer.

In this episode, we're diving into the topic of hearing the word "no" from your kids gracefully. This is a common challenge parents face, and it can trigger a lot of emotions. We'll explore why it's normal to hear "NO" and how to develop a relationship with NO responses from your children.

Key points covered include:

• The importance of normalizing "no" and not taking it personally.
• How to stay compassionate and firm even when your child says "no".
• Understanding the primal fears and triggers that "no" can bring up in parents.
• Creating a safe and connected environment where "no" can be heard gracefully.
• Practical strategies for handling different types of "no" scenarios.

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In this episode, we dive into the archives to bring you a powerful call about confidence, rejection, and creating a parenting life manifesto. This episode is packed with questions and exercises designed to help you reflect and grow. So grab a piece of paper, pause as needed, and get ready to transform your parenting approach.

Key points covered include:

• The importance of self-confidence in parenting and how it affects our interactions with our children.
• Understanding and overcoming the fear of rejection to become a more effective and loving parent.
• Creating a parenting manifesto that aligns with your values and goals as a parent and individual.
• Practical exercises to build self-confidence and handle rejection with grace.

This episode is a live call replay that offers a taste of the in-depth work we do in the League of Extraordinarily Connected Parents. If you're ready to dive deeper, consider applying for our next eight-week Parenting Pivot program starting in October.

Enjoy this episode and show up like a student, ready to learn and grow from the Connect Method Parenting principles and exercises.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you're going to want to check out the eight-week Parenting Pivot, the first phase of my program, the League of Extraordinarily Connected Parents. We're opening up a new round in October. If you're listening to this live, it's going to be October 7. If you're listening to this and that date has passed, go check out the website connectmethodparenting.com for the next opening date.

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