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Parents! We CAN change the world, starting with the way we're parenting our future.
Up to this point in history, children have been seen as less than and parented in a way that uses power over a child. Most of us were parented in this way but there is a shift in thinking about the way we raise our kids. Parents don’t feel good about using shame, blame, criticism, punishments, and even rewards, to get their kids to listen. Parents are wanting a different way because they know from their own childhoods this type of parenting hurts and leaves us with scars we take with us through our adulthood.

Each one of my episodes is designed to help you navigate the difficult journey of parenting but in a way that is more peaceful and intentional. I’ll show you how to get your kids to listen and cooperate without yelling, punishments and rewards. I’ll show you how to understand your own feelings and those of your kids.

My intention is to bring you to a place where you feel connected with your kids and yourself (we often get lost when we become parents!). Tune in weekly for all the inside tips, tools and tricks I teach my private clients to help you build the family you always wanted, and to become the parent you always envisioned you would be. I promise to provide you with fun and entertaining content that will leave you seeing your kids and your reactions in a whole new light!

Please make sure to share the episodes that give you goosebumps, and leave you feeling inspired! I am always grateful for every person who subscribes, leaves a review and rates my podcast 5 stars.

Parenting Our Future Robbin McManne

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 193 Ratings

Parents! We CAN change the world, starting with the way we're parenting our future.
Up to this point in history, children have been seen as less than and parented in a way that uses power over a child. Most of us were parented in this way but there is a shift in thinking about the way we raise our kids. Parents don’t feel good about using shame, blame, criticism, punishments, and even rewards, to get their kids to listen. Parents are wanting a different way because they know from their own childhoods this type of parenting hurts and leaves us with scars we take with us through our adulthood.

Each one of my episodes is designed to help you navigate the difficult journey of parenting but in a way that is more peaceful and intentional. I’ll show you how to get your kids to listen and cooperate without yelling, punishments and rewards. I’ll show you how to understand your own feelings and those of your kids.

My intention is to bring you to a place where you feel connected with your kids and yourself (we often get lost when we become parents!). Tune in weekly for all the inside tips, tools and tricks I teach my private clients to help you build the family you always wanted, and to become the parent you always envisioned you would be. I promise to provide you with fun and entertaining content that will leave you seeing your kids and your reactions in a whole new light!

Please make sure to share the episodes that give you goosebumps, and leave you feeling inspired! I am always grateful for every person who subscribes, leaves a review and rates my podcast 5 stars.

    Making Sense of Senseless Violence - Encore Presentation

    Making Sense of Senseless Violence - Encore Presentation

    When I first recorded this episode it was in response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary that was preceded by the supermarket shooting days earlier. With gun violence on the rise, more mass shootings, war in many countries, there is no time better than now to help our kids understand and make sense of what seems like senseless violence. Please listen to my brilliant guest, Barbara Rubel and how she shares her own story and provides us with a path forward for us and our kids.
    Please listen and please share.
    Gun violence has been heavy on everyone’s mind with the horrific massacre at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York and just ten days later, the shooting of innocent lives at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It makes sense that you have feelings about what’s happened and are grieving the loss of life and innocence whether you know the victims or not.
    As parents, it hits us especially hard when we see innocent children killed. Sending our kids to school brings up anxiety and fear in us, and our sense of safety is gone.
    How do we live with the anxiety and fear we are all feeling?
    How do we make sense out of senseless violence?
    How do we make meaning out of something so tragic?
    Barbara Rubel, as a Thanatologist, is an expert in death, dying and bereavement. She helps people cope with, and move on from, sudden traumatic loss.
    Barbara and I talk about how we can process these tragedies, grieve the loss of the innocent lives, explain what’s happened to our kids, take care of ourselves at this time and move through the pain.
    I have enormous respect for the work Barbara does, and I know you will love what she has to share. Unfortunately, we live in a world where we have to have these hard conversations with our kids. When you go to them, stay rooted in your strengths, explain death in a way that’s age appropriate and aligned with your beliefs, and it’s ok to show emotions to your children. Feeling sad is normal and natural, this IS sad.
    For more on how to talk to your children about hard things such as this, please watch this video with 6 Steps to Talk to Your Kids About Hard Things: https://youtu.be/RCVp51ANqDg
    About Barbara Rubel
    Barbara Rubel is a Board-Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and Diplomate with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Barbara received a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Arts degree in community health, with a concentration in Thanatology from Brooklyn College. Barbara is the author of several books including, the must-read book for clinicians, “But I didn’t Say Goodbye: Helping Families after a suicide.”
    Contact Information:
    Email: barbararubel@barbararubel.com
    Social Profiles:
    Instagram: @barbararubel
    Website: https://www.griefworkcenter.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraRubelMA/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MsBRubel
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbararubel/
    Thanks for listening!
    It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I’d love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I’ll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.com
    My intention with my show is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that!
    I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting.
    If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.
    Do you have some...

    • 39 min
    Eating Disorders & How to Support Your Child

    Eating Disorders & How to Support Your Child

    In this episode, I’m talking about eating disorders, what they are, the different kinds, why they develop, what are at their core and how you can support your child. 
    My guest is Dr. Elizabeth Easton who is an expert in this area.  She wants you to know that there is hope for those who are suffering, those that love them, and treatment is possible.  Dr. Easton talks about how our kids are navigating a stressful world and temporarily, eating disorders can allow a person to feel soothed, in control, avoid something bad from happening and feel less overwhelmed.  
    The fact is that eating disorders are the second highest cause of death among youth, with opioids being at the top.  If you are worried about your child, Dr. Easton explains how to talk to them so they feel safe talking to you.  
    If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please share this episode, it could save a life. 
    For Dr Easton’s handouts for parents, you can download them  from the Parent Toolbox.  www.parent-toolbox.com
    About Elizabeth Easton
    Dr. Elizabeth Easton is a Clinical Psychologist. She serves as the National Director of Psychotherapy at Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center. She is also the owner of Easton Psychological Services, PLLC. At ERC Pathlight, she consults on all psychotherapy services nationally for patients and caregivers, as well as support clinician development and training. Over the last decade, Dr. Easton developed and oversaw two higher levels of care treatment centers in Denver, Colorado before moving into her current role. Dr. Easton is a certified Advanced Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). She is also a board member for the International Institute for EFFT (IIEFFT). As a clinician, leader, and educator, Dr. Easton has dedicated her career to the power of caregivers as the agents of change and healing for their loved ones.
    Social Media:
    Website: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eating-recovery-center
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatingRecoveryCenter
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatingrecovery/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatingRecovery
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspO95XDFYViETpZCq4bA3Q
    Thanks for listening!  For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! 
    FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com
    About Robbin
    Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the...

    • 39 min
    Coping with Bedwetting from Toddlers to Teens

    Coping with Bedwetting from Toddlers to Teens

    Bedwetting is no joke when it impacts your child.  In fact, my guest on this episode, considers it a “life spoiling issue.”  It’s not just your child wetting the bed, it’s our reaction to it that is usually based in fear and leads us to shame or punish the child.
    Before you read any further, you must know that this is NOT.YOUR.CHILD’S.FAULT nor is it your fault!  Let’s end the shame and punishments around bedwetting here.
    My guest is Dr. Danielle Sweeney, of Austin, Texas who is a Pediatric Urologist and is a faculty member at Texas Children’s Hospital. She wants every parent and caregiver to know that bed wetting isn’t intentional, it doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with the child and more children struggle with bedwetting than you know, even into the teen years.
    In this episode, Dr. Sweeney explains that bedwetting is tied to your child’s development and how children develop at different speeds.  She also discusses why it happens, what to do if your child starts wetting the bed, what issues might be going on and other medical issues that might get in the way. 
     
    For Dr. Sweeney’s handout, “Coping with Your Child’s Bedwetting”, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox.  www.parent-toolbox.com
    About Dr. Danielle Sweeney
    Dr. Danielle D. Sweeney is a is a board-certified Pediatric Urologist from Austin, Texas who is currently a member of the faculty of Texas Children’s Hospital. She currently holds an adjunct faculty position with the University of Texas-Austin, Dell Medical School in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care. She did her undergraduate and medical school training at Tulane University in New Orleans, her Urologic Surgery Residency at the University of Pittsburgh, and her Pediatric Urology Fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She also completed a Global Health Certificate Program at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
     
    Social Media:
    Web: www.vamiohealth.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vamiohealth
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vamiohealth/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vamiohealth
    Thanks for listening!  For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!
    FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com
    About Robbin
    Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!  For more, go to www.parentingforconnection.com

    • 31 min
    Savory Experiments with Jessica Formicola

    Savory Experiments with Jessica Formicola

    What’s for dinner? The question that is asked around the world in every single
    family!  For me personally, it’s enough to make my head spin.  I know many of my listeners struggle with dinner planning, options and variety.  Thankfully we have people like Jessica Formicola to help us navigate meal decision paralysis!
    My guest is founder of Savory Experiments, former Psychotherapist, food critic, TV
    personality and mom to two, Jessica Formicola. She is helping us to reframe how we can be in the kitchen and ditch the “I need to make dinner,” to “we are making dinner together” and cook together as a family.  In fact, our kids are more likely to eat what is served if they helped create it!
    We are talking about using the 4’s in cooking which include, salt, seasonings,
    sauces/swaps, and the 5 senses and how they enrich your meals and level up the
    taste.  What I love about Jessica is that she doesn’t see anything wrong with frozen pizza or
    mac and cheese in your meal rotation!  She makes them too, does drive thru on busy nights and wants you not to feel bad if you need a quick meal solution!  Hint, for all you busy families, she suggests casseroles to make your life easier!   
    For Jessica’s free 8 day course on how to be a better home cook, you can find the
    link in the Parent Toolbox  www.parent-toolbox.com
    About Jessica Formicola

    Jessica is a former psychotherapist turned food critic, cookbook author, food judge, TV personality, recipe developer and owner of Savory Experiments. She has contributed and appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, PARADE Magazine, Mashed, The Daily Meal, National Enquirer, Closer, Brilliant Baking and Country Living. You can also catch her on local and national news provided cooking demos for over 100+ brand partnerships. She uses her 4 S’s Philosophy to help home cooks enjoy their time in the kitchen and make restaurant quality meals.
    Social Media:
    Web: https://www.savoryexperiments.com
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Savory_Cooking 
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavoryExperiments
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savoryexperiments/
    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOhcqHQ1Ch4JodddRhPK94A
    My Sauce Recipes Site: https://mysaucerecipes.com

    Thanks for listening!  For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!

    FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com

    About Robbin
    Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence, and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s

    • 45 min
    Sensory Processing Challenges

    Sensory Processing Challenges

    Apart from our 5 senses, we have THREE MORE that we were most likely never taught about!  I always say that parenting is the hardest, most important job we do and we do it with no training or basic understanding about the way the brain, nervous system or sensory system works (not to mention developmental stages) so it’s no wonder we are so often perplexed at our kids’ behaviors!
    Thankfully, guests like I have on this episode are rockstars at helping us help our kids who have sensory challenges!  Meet Rachel and Jessica of Harkla and the podcast, All Things Sensory Podcast. 
    Why is it so important to understand the sensory system?  Because we all have one and we can all benefit from better regulation of it AND it will help your kids with sensitivities understand themselves better so they have live happier and healthier lives. 
    In this episode we talk about SPD, Autism, and ADHD.  What works when kids are seeking or avoiding sensory input and when you should elevate your concerns for a diagnosis with your doctor.  And lets not forget,  when we have challenging kiddos, as many of us do, we need to remember to take care of our needs too. 
    Listen in to learn about all things sensory!
    For Rachel and Jessica’s free sensory diet activity calendar, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox.  www.parent-toolbox.com
    About Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill
    Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. They provide raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life, which is great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, ADHD, and neurotypical children! Their goal is to help everyone live happy, healthy lives, sensory-filled lives!
    Social Media:
    Website: https://harkla.co/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harkla
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harklaproducts
    Instagram: @harkla_family @allthingssensorypodcast
    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/harkla_products/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily
    Thanks for listening!  For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!
    READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall
    FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com
    About Robbin
    Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster...

    • 50 min
    Super Human Fathers

    Super Human Fathers

    My guest for this episode is Kyle Carnohan who has gone from being a stressed out, sleep deprived and angry dad of five and husband, to being a fitness powerhouse, connected dad, loving husband and purpose driven man.  
    Kyle is here to talk about changing the lives of dads who have found themselves complacent in their lives and living without drive and purpose.  He’s redefining what masculinity is and explains how men can take their power back in their lives through discipline and dedication which allows them to reach their ultimate goal of freedom! 
    We have a fascinating conversation where we draw many parallels between his world and the work I do in parenting.  It’s a fantastic conversation! 
    For Kyle’s “10 Attributes of a Super Human Father” handout, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox.  www.parent-toolbox.com
    About Kyle Carnohan
    Kyle Carnohan is the founder of Super Human Fathers, a community and program for men who desire to transform their lives in all areas of fatherhood. As a father of 5 and a husband of 20 years, Kyle has been through the waves of stress, struggle, and disappointment in his relationships with his kids and family. However, after making several key decisions in his life to be honest with himself about his actions, he started to see incredible change. Now, his passion in life is helping other men do the same.
    Social Media:
    Website: https://www.superhumanfathers.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-carnohan-7011bb235/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superhumanfathers/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superhumanfathers/?hl=en
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superhumanfathers
    Thanks for listening!  For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! 
    READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall
    FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com 
    It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I’d love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I’ll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.com
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It was such a joy to talk to Robbin on the podcast! She is a fabulous resource and an enthusiastic advocate for parents. She asks the questions we all want to know, and her own stories are so relatable! Thank you for supporting fellow parents in the thick of it, and for encouraging teachers and educators as well! Her podcast is relevant, positive, and an amazing tool for parents and caregivers. I love that she provides helpful tools and resources to go along with her conversations, and you can also access the episodes on her YouTube channel. Take a listen!

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