167 episodes
Connected Parenting Jennifer Kolari
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4.9 • 95 Ratings
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Connected Parenting shares techniques that therapists use to help parents soothe their child as well as enhance the parent-child bond and is based on the understanding that correcting and guiding behavior works best when it is preceded by and linked to empathy. At the heart of this parenting model is the CALM Technique which helps parents accurately attune to children’s affect and experience. These empathic interactions release reward chemicals in the brain that stimulate positive emotions and increase order and balance in the nervous system. Reward chemicals, including natural opiates, endorphins, and a powerful hormone called oxytocin, reduce and inhibit stress hormones and bathe the brain in positive emotions that ripple through every cell in the body. The benefits of empathy and compassion have a strong base in science that cannot be underestimated. Simply put, it is brain food, the emotional nutrition all of us need, perhaps our children most of all.
Although many parenting techniques stress the importance of empathy, Connected Parenting will show you how to use it skillfully to repair frayed bonds, deescalate tantrums, contain and correct difficult behaviors and help your child to become more confident and emotionally resilient. We use a collaborative and supportive coaching model and provide inspirational, easy-to-understand techniques grounded in neuroscience and attachment. In the end, your child will be more compliant, more relaxed, and – most importantly – happier. Connected Parenting will bring out the best in you and your child.
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A Parent's Guide to Strong-Willed Kids with a Former Nurse & Nutrition Expert | CP172
Today, we're excited to feature Bethany_Gettis, a former weight loss and health nurse turned certified holistic Nutritional Consultant and founder of Nutritious and Delicious.In this episode, we tackle common questions about food...
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Middle Schoolers & Makeup | CP171
In this episode of the Connected Parenting podcast, I delve into the topic of makeup for girls aged 12 to 16. This age group often experiences a strong urge to experiment with makeup, which can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings between parents and children. Are you looking for ways to approach this topic with empathy, balance, and understanding, while providing guidance on setting boundaries without shaming or embarrassing your children?Tune in for practical advice on navigating the makeup years with your teenage daughter. Jennifer's Takeaways:* Intro (00:00)* Makeup & Self-Esteem (03:10)* Finding A Balance Between Letting Them Explore & Setting Boundaries (07:22)* Parenting Teenage Girls & Makeup (11:36)Meet Jennifer KolariJennifer Kolari is the host of the “Connected Parenting” weekly podcast and the co-host of “The Mental Health Comedy” podcast. Kolari is a frequent guest on Nationwide morning shows and podcasts in the US and Canada. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and US magazines such as; Today’s Parent, Parents Magazine and Canadian Family.Kolari’s powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behavior and build children’s emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.Jennifer’s wisdom, quick wit and down to earth style help parents navigate modern-day parenting problems, offering real-life examples as well as practical and effective tools and strategies.Her highly entertaining, inspiring workshops are shared with warmth and humour, making her a crowd-pleasing speaker with schools, medical professionals, corporations and agencies throughout North America, Europe and Asia.One of the nation’s leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in San Diego and Toronto, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You’re Ruining My Life! (But Not Really): Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011).
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Parental Screen Time | CP170
In this episode, we dive into the significant impact of screen time on kids, focusing on a crucial but often overlooked aspect: parental screen time. While extensive research highlights the negative effects of screens on children, the excessive screen time of parents may be the most detrimental. Join me in looking inward to explore how our own screen habits affect our children, and what we can do to foster healthier, more connected relationships with them.Jennifer's Takeaways:* The Impact Of Parental Screen Time On Children's Mental Health (0:00)* Phone Addiction Impact On Mental Health, Parenting & Relationships (02:45)* The Importance Of Being Present For Children (08:45)* Reducing Phone Use For Better Mental Health & Family Bonding (13:32)Meet Jennifer KolariJennifer Kolari is the host of the “Connected Parenting” weekly podcast and the co-host of “The Mental Health Comedy” podcast. Kolari is a frequent guest on Nationwide morning shows and podcasts in the US and Canada. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and US magazines such as; Today’s Parent, Parents Magazine and Canadian Family.Kolari’s powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behavior and build children’s emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.Jennifer’s wisdom, quick wit and down to earth style help parents navigate modern-day parenting problems, offering real-life examples as well as practical and effective tools and strategies.Her highly entertaining, inspiring workshops are shared with warmth and humour, making her a crowd-pleasing speaker with schools, medical professionals, corporations and agencies throughout North America, Europe and Asia.One of the nation’s leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in San Diego and Toronto, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You’re Ruining My Life! (But Not Really): Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011).
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How To Connect With Your Grumpy Teen | CP169
Teens often love to retreat to their rooms, shut their doors, and seem perpetually busy, making it tough for parents to find meaningful ways to connect.Despite these hurdles, it's crucial that we don't turn our backs on them but instead work to build and maintain a deep connection during this stage of their development.Tune in as we explore strategies to bridge the gap and foster a strong, supportive relationship with your teen, even when they seem to be shutting you out.Jennifer's Takeaways:* Intro (00:00)* Emotional Challenges & Finding Ways To Connect Despite Pushback (03:26)* Connecting With Teenagers Through Active Listening And Presence (09:37)* Emphasizing Empathy &Connection (13:52)Meet Jennifer KolariJennifer Kolari is the host of the “Connected Parenting” weekly podcast and the co-host of “The Mental Health Comedy” podcast. Kolari is a frequent guest on Nationwide morning shows and podcasts in the US and Canada. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and US magazines such as; Today’s Parent, Parents Magazine and Canadian Family.Kolari’s powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behavior and build children’s emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.Jennifer’s wisdom, quick wit and down to earth style help parents navigate modern-day parenting problems, offering real-life examples as well as practical and effective tools and strategies.Her highly entertaining, inspiring workshops are shared with warmth and humour, making her a crowd-pleasing speaker with schools, medical professionals, corporations and agencies throughout North America, Europe and Asia.One of the nation’s leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in San Diego and Toronto, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You’re Ruining My Life! (But Not Really): Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011).
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It's Summertime | CP168
As the busy school year winds down, summer presents a unique chance to slow down, and reconnect.So in this week's episode we say goodbye to hectic schedules and explore how to make this summer as wonderful, connected, and fun as possible for you and your family.Jennifer's Takeaways:* Intro (00:00)* Parenting Techniques For Summer Break (04:45)* Maintaining Structure & Connection During Summer Break (09:43)Meet Jennifer KolariJennifer Kolari is the host of the “Connected Parenting” weekly podcast and the co-host of “The Mental Health Comedy” podcast. Kolari is a frequent guest on Nationwide morning shows and podcasts in the US and Canada. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and US magazines such as; Today’s Parent, Parents Magazine and Canadian Family.Kolari’s powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behavior and build children’s emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.Jennifer’s wisdom, quick wit and down to earth style help parents navigate modern-day parenting problems, offering real-life examples as well as practical and effective tools and strategies.Her highly entertaining, inspiring workshops are shared with warmth and humour, making her a crowd-pleasing speaker with schools, medical professionals, corporations and agencies throughout North America, Europe and Asia.One of the nation’s leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in San Diego and Toronto, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You’re Ruining My Life! (But Not Really): Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011).
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How To Get Your Spouse On Board | CP167
Today, we're diving into our Q&A series with a question from Maria on her husband who is struggling to buy into the Connected Parenting method, dismissing it as babying their kids and not being tough enough.This has led to constant clashes with their 10-year-old daughter, a strong-willed "gladiator," leaving Maria exhausted and feeling like her hard work is being undone.In this episode, we’ll explore strategies to help your spouse understand and embrace the Connected Parenting approach, ensuring a cohesive and supportive parenting team. Tune in for practical advice on navigating this common challenge.Jennifer's Takeaways:* Intro (00:00)* Using Connection And Cuddling To Improve Parent-Child Relationships (03:29)* Managing Children's Emotions And Behaviors (07:38)* We Tend To Do This As Parents (11:15)Meet Jennifer KolariJennifer Kolari is the host of the “Connected Parenting” weekly podcast and the co-host of “The Mental Health Comedy” podcast. Kolari is a frequent guest on Nationwide morning shows and podcasts in the US and Canada. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and US magazines such as; Today’s Parent, Parents Magazine and Canadian Family.Kolari’s powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behavior and build children’s emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.Jennifer’s wisdom, quick wit and down to earth style help parents navigate modern-day parenting problems, offering real-life examples as well as practical and effective tools and strategies.Her highly entertaining, inspiring workshops are shared with warmth and humour, making her a crowd-pleasing speaker with schools, medical professionals, corporations and agencies throughout North America, Europe and Asia.One of the nation’s leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in San Diego and Toronto, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You’re Ruining My Life! (But Not Really): Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011).
Customer Reviews
Connected Parenting Works!
Read Jennifer’s book and listen the podcast weekly for those nice reminders. It has changed my life as a parent and I have happy kids.
So grateful
This parenting approach is so connected to what comes naturally to me as a parent - people often have advice that doesn’t sit right with me so it’s a relief to find someone who affirms my parenting instincts. The episode on stealing finally helped break my 6 year old’s shoplifting habit and repaired our relationship after months of counsellors and punitive measures (e.g. searching her, grounding, questioning, assuming guilt, etc…) which were promoted by popular parenting programs (such as Triple P). The idea of an internal smoke detector still resonates with her today!
Parents need to know!!
Not only to enjoy listening to this podcast but I’m so grateful for all the insights, research and knowledge that helps us understand our children. There would be a lot more understanding parents out there if they listen to this podcast.
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