Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley Empowering parents with peaceful & playful strategies to bring the delight back into parenting. 'Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley' is your guide to a thriving family life.

In this enlightening podcast episode, I am thrilled to dive deep into the world of internal family systems with Dr. Laura Froyen, an expert in couple and family therapy. We explore how understanding and working with the different parts of ourselves can transform our parenting journey. 🧠💖
Together, we uncover the intricacies of parts work and how it helps parents learn to self-regulate by delving into their internal family systems.
🔍 In This Episode, Discover:
* Insightful Discussions on Parts Work: Learn what internal family systems (IFS) are and how parts work can help parents understand and manage their internal worlds for better self-regulation.
* Real-Life Applications: Practical advice on how to incorporate parts work into daily parenting routines, allowing you to respond more calmly and intentionally.
* Benefits of Self-Compassion: Understand the role of self-compassion in IFS and how it enhances the healing process, making it easier to be a peaceful parent to your children and yourself.
* Connecting with Your Inner Parts: Techniques to identify, understand, and connect with different parts of yourself, promoting harmony and reducing inner conflicts.
💡 Highlights You Can't Miss:
➡️ Understanding Parts Work: Explore what parts work entails and how it can help you manage the chaos and overwhelm of parenting by creating harmony within.
➡️ Practical Parenting Tips: Discover actionable strategies for using parts work to improve your interactions with your children and create a more peaceful home environment.
➡️ The Power of Self-Compassion: Learn how self-compassion enhances the effectiveness of parts work, helping you to be kinder to yourself and more patient with your children.
➡️ Building a Supportive Inner System: Find out how to foster a supportive and understanding relationship with your inner parts, allowing you to lead your internal family with compassion and wisdom.

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Learn More About Dr. Laura Froyen at:
https://www.laurafroyen.com/

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In this enlightening podcast episode, I am thrilled to introduce a deep dive conversation with Emilie Berkman, founder of The Peaceful Mother. Emilie's expertise in self-regulation and inner child work has significantly impacted how parents can navigate their emotions and responses to better support themselves and their children. 📚
Together, we explore how understanding and practicing self-regulation can transform parenting experiences, helping parents show up as their best selves even in challenging moments.
🔍 In This Episode, Discover:
* Insightful discussions on the importance of regulating your nervous system to manage emotions effectively.
* Strategies to connect with your inner child and understand how past experiences influence your current reactions.
* Practical advice on how to develop self-regulation habits and implement them in your daily life to improve parenting outcomes.
💡 Highlights You Can't Miss:
➡️ Understanding Self-Regulation: Explore the science behind self-regulation and its importance in parenting. Learn how a regulated nervous system is foundational for emotional regulation.
➡️ Inner Child Work: Discover what the inner child concept means and how connecting with your inner child can heal past wounds and improve your responses in the present.
➡️ Strategies for Support: Receive actionable advice on practicing somatic techniques and building habits that foster self-regulation and emotional intelligence.
➡️ Empowering Parents: Learn how taking responsibility for your own regulation and showing up as a healthy, loving parent can lead to more fulfilling and harmonious relationships within the family.
Join us as we dive into the complexities of self-regulation and inner child work, offering parents the understanding and tools needed to create a nurturing and supportive environment for their children.
Want to dive deeper? Join us for the upcoming “How to Stop Yelling” Masterclass on Date: June 6th, 2024- Time: 11am PST/1pm CST.
Learn More About Emilie Berkman at:
The Peaceful Mother

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In this enlightening podcast episode, I am thrilled to introduce a deep dive conversation with Sally Arnold, an expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. Sally's work has significantly impacted how parents can navigate judgment and self-criticism to show up as their best selves. 📚
Together, we explore how judgment and our mindset, if left unchecked, can derail our parenting efforts. We aim to reshape how parents perceive their thoughts and emotions, providing tools to foster a more compassionate and peaceful parenting journey.
🔍 In This Episode, Discover:
* Insightful discussions on why judgment is our default mechanism and how it impacts our parenting.
* Strategies to recognize and shift judgmental thoughts to more compassionate ones, enhancing our ability to be present and supportive parents.
* Practical advice on using mindfulness and self-compassion to navigate parenting challenges and improve family dynamics.
💡 Highlights You Can't Miss:
➡️ Understanding Judgment: Explore the neurobiological basis of judgment and how it affects our interactions with our children.
➡️ Debunking Myths: Uncover the truths behind common misconceptions about judgment in parenting and learn how to manage these thoughts effectively.
➡️ Strategies for Support: Receive actionable advice on practicing mindfulness and self-compassion to reduce judgment and enhance your parenting approach.
➡️ Empowering Parents: Discover how letting go of judgment and embracing self-compassion can lead to more fulfilling and harmonious relationships within the family.
Join us as we dive into the complexities of judgment-free parenting, offering parents the understanding and tools needed to create a nurturing and supportive environment for their children.

Learn More About Sally Arnold at:
Mindful Compass

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In this enlightening podcast episode, I am thrilled to introduce a deep dive conversation with Lori Petro, founder of Teach Through Love. Lori's innovative communication cards have made a significant impact in understanding and navigating the challenges of parenting sensitive, neurotypical & kids with neurodivergence. 📚
Together, we debunk common myths and shed light on the real challenges and needs of particularly sensitive, spirited, and neurodivergent children, aiming to reshape how parents perceive and interact with their unique traits.
🔍 In This Episode, Discover:
* Insightful discussions on how neurodivergence isn't necessarily linked to medical diagnoses, but rather to a spectrum of behaviors that require understanding and support.
* Strategies to distinguish between a child being highly sensitive and being neurodivergent, understanding their behaviors from a nervous system perspective.
* Practical advice on how to approach neurodivergence not as a deficit but as a different way of experiencing the world, which requires tailored parenting strategies.
💡 Highlights You Can't Miss:
➡️ Understanding Neurodivergence: Explore what neurodivergence really means and how it affects children’s interaction with the world around them.
➡️ Debunking Myths: Uncover the truths behind common misconceptions about neurodivergent children and learn how to support them effectively.
➡️ Strategies for Support: Receive actionable advice on adjusting your parenting approach to better meet the needs of a neurodivergent child, enhancing their ability to thrive.
➡️ Empowering Parents and Children: Discover how embracing and supporting neurodivergence can lead to more fulfilling and harmonious relationships within the family.

Learn More About Lori Petro at:
Teach Through Love
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Does your child struggle with big feelings, challenging behavior, and overwhelming days?
In this enriching podcast episode, I am thrilled to share an in-depth conversation with Dayna Abraham, founder of Calm the Chaos Parenting and a pioneer in understanding the complexities of parenting superkids and neurodivergent children. 📚
Together, we delve into the realistic challenges of parenting on 'those days' when everything feels too much. Dayna, bringing her extensive experience from a personal and professional background, sheds light on practical strategies to navigate these turbulent moments.
🔍 In This Episode, Discover:
* Embracing the Hard: Understand the importance of acknowledging the difficulty of parenting without attaching it to your identity or capabilities as a parent.
* The Power of Pause: Learn about the benefits of taking a moment to pause, feel the emotions, and gradually find a way forward, rather than rushing to fix things.
* Community Support: Dayna discusses how essential a supportive community is for parents, especially on hard days, and how to find or create one that truly supports you.
💡 Highlights You Can't Miss:
➡️ Navigating Through Hardships: Explore Dayna's insights on dealing with tough parenting moments by accepting that they are part of the journey and not a reflection of failure.
➡️ Strategies That Work: Gain actionable advice on how to manage intense emotions and situations with practical, easy-to-implement strategies that focus on both parent and child well-being.
➡️ The Role of Community: Understand the critical role of a supportive community in parenting and how to engage with one that uplifts and supports, rather than judges.


Interested in diving deeper into these parenting strategies?
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HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH BIG EMOTIONS AND CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR Without the Chaos And Drama of Overwhelm
📅 Date: May 14th - May 16th, 2024
Just give me 60 minutes a day over 3 short days, and I'll show you the exact "Step-by-Step" method for not just surviving, but thriving through the parenting challenges you face!

Learn More About Dayna Abraham at:
https://calmthechaosworkshop.com/
https://calmthechaosbook.com/

Connect with Dajana Yoakley Delight in Parenting
Step #1 — Get the 3 Steps to Reset Your Nervous System FREE Guide or book a FREE 20 minute consult.
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Step #3 — Learn More about my signature online course: “Self-Compassion for Peaceful Parenting Online Course”. https://www.delightinparenting.com/self-compassion-course
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Does your child struggle with big feelings, aggressive or challenging behavior, and big explosive outbursts?
In this important podcast episode, I am absolutely thrilled to present a deep dive conversation with Tosha Shore, the co-author of Listen and a respected figure in child behavior management. 📚
Together, we explore the often misunderstood topic of aggression in children and unpack the strategies that can transform challenging behaviors into opportunities for growth and connection.
🔍 In This Episode, Discover:
* The root causes of aggression in children, often linked to fear and anxiety, and how parents can effectively approach these behaviors with empathy and understanding.
* The critical distinction between a child's behavior and their core identity, emphasizing the importance of supporting the child while addressing the behavior.
* Strategies for parents to maintain calm and offer support during aggressive outbursts, enhancing safety and emotional stability at home.
💡 Highlights You Can't Miss:
➡️ Understanding Aggression as Fear: Learn how recognizing aggression as a manifestation of fear can change your response and foster a deeper connection with your child.
➡️ Separating Behavior from Identity: Discover the importance of distinguishing between your child's actions and their inherent worth, preventing negative labels that can escalate aggressive behaviors.
➡️ Proactive and Reactive Strategies: Gain insights into both preventing aggressive incidents and responding effectively when they occur, using techniques that promote safety and understanding.
➡️ Empowering Parents: Explore how consistent, empathetic engagement can lead to significant improvements in managing your child's aggression, ultimately contributing to a more peaceful and supportive family environment.

Interested in learning more? Join me for the FREE LIVE WORKSHOP
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH BIG EMOTIONS AND CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR
Without the Chaos And Drama of Overwhelm
📅 Date: May 14th- May 16th, 2024

Just Give Me 60 minutes A Day Over 3 Short Days, and I'll Show You The Exact "Step-by-Step" Method for Eliminating Difficult Behavior and Getting Your Child to Listen & Cooperate with You!


Learn More About Tosha Schore at:
https://parentingboyspeacefully.com/

Connect with Dajana Yoakley Delight in Parenting
Step #1 — Get the 3 Steps to Reset Your Nervous System FREE Guide or book a FREE 20 minute consult.
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https://www.delightinparenting.com/book-online
Step #2 — Trial Delight in Parenting Membership for FREE for 30 days to see if this parenting community is the right fit for you! https://www.delightinparenting.com/membership
Step #3 — Learn More about my signature online course: “Self-Compassion for Peaceful Parenting Online Course”. https://www.delightinparenting.com/self-compassion-course
Step #4 — Connect With The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/delightinparentingfree
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