The Parenting Lab (Help for the Healing Parent)

Brittney Gonzalez
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Join the conversation as we explore the art and science of parenting! As a Master-Certified Parent Coach, I'm here to guide you in your parenting - to heal, connect, regulate, and move forward with intention. You don't have to be stuck in a loop of yelling, conflict, and frustration! Yes, parenting is hard - but WHY? Let's dig into what's really going on, and transform your parenting from the inside out.

  1. 13h ago

    73. Three Questions I Get Asked Most Often (as a Parent Coach)

    “How do I get my child to listen?” “How do I stop yelling?” “How do I know if I’m doing this right?” These are three of the most common questions parents ask me - but the answers aren’t usually found in another script, consequence, or parenting strategy. In this episode, we're exploring what parents are really seeking beneath these questions: control, change, and certainty. You'll learn how to recognize what you can actually influence, understand the patterns behind your reactions, and evaluate your parenting without expecting perfection or using your child’s immediate response as the only measure. You’ll also hear what parent coaching actually looks like - and how it helps parents move beyond solving one difficult moment to better understand themselves, their children, and the relationship they’re building over time. To schedule your FREE 20-minute Insight Session, click HERE. You can bring your own version of one of these questions, and we can talk about the next step you can take for your family. ♥ Your Parent Coach, BrittneyJoin The Parenting Lab ⁠Facebook Group⁠! For free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit ⁠theparentinglab.org⁠ Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube  ⁠@TheParentingLabPodcast⁠ Email Brittney: podcast@theparentinglab.org

  2. Aug 11

    72. Back to School Anxiety: It's Not Just For Kids

    Back-to-school anxiety isn’t just for kids. Parents carry worries into a new school year, too - about teachers, friendships, grades, learning challenges, IEPs and 504 plans, new schools, and big transitions into junior high, high school, or college. In this episode, we explore the difference between preparing for the school year and bracing for everything that might go wrong. You’ll learn how parental anxiety can shape the way you interpret your child’s experiences, how to separate what you know from what you fear, and how to support your child without passing your worry on to them. You don’t have to predict every challenge to be prepared. You can stay attentive, listen before reacting, advocate when needed, and trust yourself to respond as the year unfolds. Let this year be new - and leave a little room for things to go right. ♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney Join The Parenting Lab ⁠Facebook Group⁠! For free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit ⁠theparentinglab.org⁠ Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube  ⁠@TheParentingLabPodcast⁠ Email Brittney: podcast@theparentinglab.org

  3. Aug 4

    71. Why Influence Matters More Than Control

    As children grow, our authority naturally begins to fade - but that doesn’t mean our guidance has to disappear. In this episode, we explore the difference between control and influence, why control can feel so reassuring, and how parents can build the kind of trust that allows their voice to matter even when the choice no longer belongs to them. We’ll talk about compliance, boundaries, emotional safety, repair, and the difficult truth that influence never guarantees a particular outcome. Because control may change what children do while we’re watching...but influence becomes part of who they are when we’re not. ♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney Join The Parenting Lab ⁠Facebook Group⁠! For free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit ⁠theparentinglab.org⁠ Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube  ⁠@TheParentingLabPodcast⁠ Email Brittney: podcast@theparentinglab.org

  4. Jul 28

    70. The Power to See: The Art & Science of Witnessing

    What does it mean to feel truly seen - not just noticed, listened to, or known by the roles we play? In this episode, we explore the power of witnessing: seeing the person within the experience and meeting their truth with both honesty and humanity. We’ll look at how witnessing strengthens relationships, changes the way we respond to our children, loosens shame, and helps us reconnect with parts of ourselves we may have lost along the way. Because sometimes, we need someone to remember who we are until we can remember for ourselves. ♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney Join The Parenting Lab ⁠Facebook Group⁠! For free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit ⁠theparentinglab.org⁠ Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube  ⁠@TheParentingLabPodcast⁠ Email Brittney: podcast@theparentinglab.org

  5. Jul 21

    69. Head, Heart & Hands: An Exercise in Decision-Making

    How do we get our partner on board with a change - without convincing, controlling, or reluctantly giving in? In this episode, we revisit the Head, Heart, Hands framework and turn it into a simple exercise for creating genuine buy-in. By exploring what makes sense, what feels meaningful, and what each person is honestly willing to contribute, we can better understand what matters to one another - even when we don’t completely agree. Use this practical relationship tool to navigate parenting decisions, family routines, finances, screen time, household responsibilities, personal goals, and more. Because getting on the same team doesn’t require wanting the exact same things. It begins with understanding what each person is really reaching for. ♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney Join The Parenting Lab ⁠Facebook Group⁠! For free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit ⁠theparentinglab.org⁠ Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube  ⁠@TheParentingLabPodcast⁠ Email Brittney: podcast@theparentinglab.org

  6. Jul 14

    68. Screen Time Isn't the Problem (Here's What Is)

    Is screen time really the problem - or is it revealing something deeper? In this episode, we're looking beyond the usual conversations about screen time limits, educational apps, and family rules. Instead, we're exploring what screens do to our nervous systems - and why they can become such a powerful source of immediate relief for both children and parents. We'll talk about dopamine, the difference between relief and regulation, and why reducing screen time often feels so difficult. Not because our kids are "addicted," but because both children and adults are learning to cope with discomfort in the fastest way possible. This isn't an episode about eliminating screens or following a perfect screen time plan. It's an invitation to become curious about what role screens are playing in your family, how your brain wires around what it practices, and how we can begin building the capacity to stay present with discomfort instead of always seeking immediate relief. If you've ever wondered why screen time feels like such a battle, this conversation offers a perspective you may not have considered before. ♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney Join The Parenting Lab ⁠Facebook Group⁠! For free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit ⁠theparentinglab.org⁠ Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube  ⁠@TheParentingLabPodcast⁠ Email Brittney: podcast@theparentinglab.org

  7. Jul 10

    67. How Parents Accidentally Teach Shame

    Our words shape more than our children's behavior - they shape the story our children begin to believe about themselves. In this episode, we're exploring how parents can unintentionally communicate shame, even when our goal is to teach responsibility, honesty, and respect. We'll talk about the difference between correcting behavior and defining identity, why shame gets in the way of accountability, and how becoming aware of the messages beneath our words can transform the way we connect with our children. You'll learn: The difference between guilt and shameWhy children hear more than the words we sayHow labels can become identityWhy shame undermines accountabilityHow repair helps children separate mistakes from their worth If you've ever wondered how to discipline with both accountability and connection, this episode will give you a new perspective on the messages your children carry with them long after the moment has passed. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. Share it with another parent, leave a review, or connect with me on Instagram ↓ ♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney Join The Parenting Lab ⁠Facebook Group⁠! For free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit ⁠theparentinglab.org⁠ Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube  ⁠@TheParentingLabPodcast⁠ Email Brittney: podcast@theparentinglab.org

  8. Jun 27

    65. Parenting Self-Assessment: How Healthy Is Your Relationship with Your Child?

    ☑️Download the FREE Self Assessment Workbook What if you stopped measuring your parenting by your child's behavior - and started measuring the health of your relationship instead? In this episode of The Parenting Lab, we're slowing down to take an honest, compassionate look at where things really stand. Together, we'll walk through a simple parenting self-assessment designed to help you recognize your strengths, identify areas for growth, and gain clarity about what your family needs most right now. We'll explore four foundational areas of every healthy parent-child relationship - security, connection, communication, and fun - along with powerful reflection questions that uncover the patterns, beliefs, and experiences shaping the way you parent. This isn't about judging yourself or earning a perfect score. It's about becoming more aware, more intentional, and more aligned with the parent you want to be. How to honestly assess your parent-child relationshipThe difference between evidence and the stories we tell ourselvesWhy behavior isn't the best measure of relationship healthFour key areas to evaluate: security, connection, communication, and funReflection questions to uncover parenting patterns and blind spotsWhy asking for help is a sign of growth - not weakness📄 Free Download: Grab the Parenting Self-Assessment worksheet mentioned in this episode at theparentinglab.org under Free Resources, or HERE. If you've been wondering where to focus your energy as a parent, this episode offers a clear place to begin. ♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney Join The Parenting Lab ⁠Facebook Group⁠! For free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit ⁠theparentinglab.org⁠ Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube  ⁠@TheParentingLabPodcast⁠ Email Brittney: podcast@theparentinglab.org

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Join the conversation as we explore the art and science of parenting! As a Master-Certified Parent Coach, I'm here to guide you in your parenting - to heal, connect, regulate, and move forward with intention. You don't have to be stuck in a loop of yelling, conflict, and frustration! Yes, parenting is hard - but WHY? Let's dig into what's really going on, and transform your parenting from the inside out.

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