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| [REPLAY] 20 Seconds Of Courage | CP178 | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:12:32 | |
Whether it's tasting a new food, petting an unfamiliar dog, or watching a thrilling movie, each child faces unique challenges when it comes to taking risks. But what if we could help them build the courage to face the new and unknown? Imagine how those brief moments of bravery could boost their confidence and enrich their life experiences. In this episode, we dive into the importance of strengthening this 'courage muscle' in children, especially those who are hesitant to take risks. We'll explore strategies to support them in trying new things, discovering joy, and overcoming their fears. Jennifer's Takeaways: Building a Child's Courage Muscle (00:00) Starting the Conversation and Setting Small Goals (03:08) The Role of Imagination and Visualization (04:34) Acting It Out and Maintaining a Playful Approach (06:29) Parental Support and Neutrality (07:26) Creating an Accomplishment Book (09:13) The Long-Term Nature of Parenting (10:07) The Importance of Risk-Taking and Growth (10:57) Resources and Support (11:39) Meet Jennifer Kolari Jennifer 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 th 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). | |||
| [REPLAY] When Your Child Has No Friends | CP177 | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:21:20 | |
Seeing your child start school without friends, feeling isolated and disconnected, is incredibly tough as a parent. It’s easy to feel helpless, but there are steps you can take to empower your child and guide them through this challenging time. Let’s explore how you can support your child, manage your own emotions, and help create a positive path forward together. Jennifer's Takeaways:
Meet Jennifer Kolari Jennifer 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 th 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). | |||
| How To Get Your Spouse On Board | CP167 | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:13:35 | |
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:
Meet Jennifer Kolari Jennifer 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). | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 72 – Kids Who Beg & Badger | 16 May 2022 | 00:19:09 | |
I hear this so often from parents that I work with regarding their kids; often gladiator and ADHD kids who fixate on something that they just have to have. They will beg and badger until the adult is completely worn down, exhausted and gives in.
Over time, the rewarding of that pattern is actually laying down neural pathways in the brain that cause that brain to know “Oh, I have to escalate, I have to start at this level in order to get my way.”
Then the next time they just start at a higher and higher level to try and get the thing that they want. The brain remembers, and it is why these behaviors tend to become more exaggerated and intense over time.
…until we're like, “Fine,OKAY!”...and then we make a deal. “But you have to do this!”
The unfortunate part the eager child in the moment to get what it is they want will agree but then often not keep their end of the deal. In turn making us very, very frustrated and left wondering what to do.
If you can relate, then please join me for some strategies on what you can do to get ahead of this behaviour and stand strong no matter what the kids and or teens in your life throw your way.
MEET JENNIFER KOLARI
Jennifer 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 th 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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| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 71 – Love vs Fear – A Conversation with Natalie | 09 May 2022 | 00:32:15 | |
Today I am joined again by Natalie and we are talking about the continuum between love and fear. Human beings really only have two emotions, love and fear. Although we don't always know in our bodies when it's fear because at some point, they blend together and it can get really confusing.
Many parents think they are parenting from a place of love but when they dig through the layers, they're actually parenting from a level of fear.
Join Natalie and I today as we discuss what it means to parent from a place of love , how to tell when that has transitioned into one of fear and share strategies for managing the situation when it arises.
JENNIFER’S TAKEAWAYS:
Intro (00:00)
Parenting From Fear (1:59)
Our Brain Is Like An Instrument (5:58)
Willing To Be Open (4:16)
Escalations Become Further Apart (15:43)
Roleplay (20:23)
Fight Or Flight State (22:14)
MEET JENNIFER KOLARI
Jennifer 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 th 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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| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 70 – [REPLAY] Video Game and Social Media Battles | 02 May 2022 | 00:16:00 | |
As a child and family therapist, I'm becoming increasingly concerned with children's irritability. They're almost living in addictive behavior with a; "Get out of my way I need this" mentality where they are sacrificing, playing outside, being creative, or working on homework so they can get back to their games or onto their favourite social platform.
They are getting hysterically upset when the games are taken away or turned off and it's causing a lot of problems in households everywhere.
Join me this week to hear me share effective ways to limit and regulate your kid's screen time, on both social media and online games. Together let's teach them how to use both moderately and not at the expense of the other areas on their lives.
MEET JENNIFER KOLARI
Jennifer 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 th 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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Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would love to listen, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.
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Don't forget to visit our Connected Parenting Youtube Channel! Check it out! Like us and Subscribe! | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 69 – Parental Trauma | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:24:18 | |
If you are the parent of a child that is struggling it can be devastating and traumatic. Join me as to hear my tips for managing hard days. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 68 – Connections That Create Healthier, More Resilient Kids with Blake Schofield | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:50:04 | |
Today, Blake Schofield welcomes me to her show "The Bridge to Fulfillment" where I share powerful insights and real-life examples of challenges that every parent is struggling with. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 67 – Creativity, Play And Exploration With Zoe Kolari | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:26:53 | |
On today’s episode I am joined by my daughter Zoe who does pediatric creative, fun, playful work with children teaching them how to control their emotions so they don’t control them. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 66 – [MY INTERVIEW ON “WHAT THE PARENT” ] Gladiator Kids Got You Feeling Crazy? | 04 Apr 2022 | 01:05:49 | |
Today I am on "What The Parent" podcast with PJ and Cara - Listen in to hear me share how to approach prickly teens with love, intention, and most importantly ruthless compassion. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 65 – [REPLAY] When You Love Your Kid But Don’t Like Them Very Much | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:18:47 | |
We love our kids like crazy, but sometimes we don't like them. In fact, a lot of the time we don't like them, if they're a gladiator and being really difficult, challenging and aggressive and we're not supposed to talk about that. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 64 – Controlling Anger So It Doesn’t Control You | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:22:46 | |
Join me for this week's episode to hear the facts about anger and what we as parents can do to help ourselves while also teaching our children what it looks like to manage anger when it rears its ugly head. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 63 – The Truth About Lying: Teen Edition | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:21:28 | |
There are four different types of lying that we, parents need to be aware of.
Join me on this week’s episode to learn why teens lie and what we can do should it come up in our household. | |||
| [REPLAY] All Things Dad a Conversation with Barrett Kolari | CP166 | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:21:57 | |
In today's episode, we're diving into the world of fatherhood—the struggles, the joys, and the unique challenges that dads face. Here to share his insights and perspectives on all things Dad, I am thrilled to welcome a very special guest who is incredibly important to me: my husband, Barrett. So if you are a Dad or are soon to be a Dad this episode is for you. Happy Father's Day! Jennifer's Takeaways:
Meet Jennifer Kolari Jennifer 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). | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 62 – The Good, The Bad And The Lovely | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:25:20 | |
join me and my guest Natalie in our get real conversation on what it means to parent even in hard times, especially when parenting our gladiator child who tend to be the more sassy, spicy, feisty kind of kids. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE – Helping Our Children Navigate The Uncertainty of Current World Events | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:07:09 | |
Today I want to talk about the difficult events that are happening in the world right now and how we can talk to our children about it. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 61 – Is Your Child Struggling With Eco-Anxiety? | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:17:58 | |
Parents report that their kids are dealing with eco-anxiety, and having trouble sleeping at night because of the stress that comes with it. Consumed by the fear that the world is not going to be a place they can live, work and or raise a family in.
So what exactly is eco-anxiety, what causes it and how can we as parents help our kids manage it? | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 60 – Your Child Is Stealing; No Need To Panic | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:14:42 | |
What is happening in the brain when a child steals and how can we as parents can best love them into overcoming those strong impulses that often feel so overwhelming they take them over? | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 59 – Liar, Liar Pants On Fire | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:19:09 | |
Don’t panic, lying is a normal developmental stage that children go through. How we respond or react to it can determine whether the behavior of lying is reduced or if our kids just become better liars. The key here is to remain calm, always listen to what our kids have to say and root ourselves in love not fear when it comes to addressing the lie. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 58 – Taming Tantrums | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:15:41 | |
In this episode, Jennifer explores temper tantrums, meltdowns, hissy fits, and other emotional outbursts.
Tantrums are a normal part of child development but they are challenging to deal with and can be exhausting for parents. Children have big feelings that don’t always fit in their little bodies. In this episode, we explore the purpose and function of tantrums and how to deescalate or even at times avoid them altogether. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 57 – Yelling | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:15:50 | |
Yelling is a very popular parenting technique, but not a very effective one. If it was, there would be a lot of very well-behaved children in this world! Yelling doesn’t work. At best, your kids tune you out and roll their eyes or worse they are terrified. In this episode, Jennifer explores why we yell, how it impacts our kids and ourselves, and what we can do instead. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 56 – Is your Child a Ruiner? | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:17:26 | |
I once had a little girl in my office, in tears, calling herself “the ruiner”. She confessed that she ruins everything she is excited about... birthdays, holidays, vacations. Everything! This stuck with me and I have heard it over and over again, over the years, both from kids and parents. Why do some kids ruin things and sabotage things? In this episode I break down why this happens and its effect on the whole family. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 55 – The Gift of Emotional Regulation | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:27:01 | |
In this podcast, Jennifer discusses the importance of emotional literacy and emotional processing. Feelings are meant to be felt… They are essential in helping us navigate relationships, stay safe, make good choices, and to be at peace in our world. Feelings are information. If we ignore that information - if we don’t listen - feelings don’t go away. They build in intensity and find creative ways to get our attention. One way or another, your brain or your body will make you listen.
In this episode, Jennifer not only talks about why this is so important, but teaches you how to listen and process intense feelings.
Learning to feel your feelings and regulate emotion is the greatest gift you can give yourself and ultimately the greatest gift you can give your child. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 54 – Being the Parent of That Kid | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:22:09 | |
Do you notice the judgmental glances from other parents when you drop your child off at school or birthday parties? Can you sense the teacher is frustrated and fed up with your child? Do you hold your breath as you approach the playground crossing your fingers hoping that your child behaves? Does your heart skip a beat when the phone rings for fear it is the school?
In this episode, Jennifer talks about being the parent of “that kid.” It is heartbreaking when you know your child is struggling and to know that others don’t understand. You know that he can be loving, sensitive and well-meaning, but others don’t always see this side of him. She can be maddening and frustrating at home at times, but seeing her so misunderstood is hard to bear. In this episode, Jennifer will help you to learn powerful strategies that will help you understand your child, advocate for your child, and know that you are not alone. | |||
| Exploring Developmental Trauma Solutions with Expert Laurie A. Couture | CP165 | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:55:46 | |
Today, I'm excited to share an insightful conversation with Laurie A. Couture, a licensed mental health counselor, author, and developer of the Couture Protocol. Laurie specializes in childhood development, trauma, and attachment, providing crucial guidance to families and professionals serving children and youth. Join us as we dig deeper into her groundbreaking approach to treating developmental and generational trauma and discuss how we can nurture and empower our children through holistic mental health practices. Jennifer's Takeaways:
About Laurie A. Couture is a licensed mental health counselor and the author of Instead of Medicating and Punishing and the best seller, Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons. She is developing The Couture Protocol, an evidence-based, whole-child program of treating developmental and generational trauma in children, youths, and their families. Laurie provides consulting, presentations, training, and research reports to industries, agencies, and programs that directly serve children, youths, and families. Connect with Laurie A. Couture Website: https://laurieacouture.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieacouture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieACoutureAuthor/ Twitter: https://x.com/laurieacouture Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LaurieACouture Meet Jennifer Kolari Jennifer 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 th 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). | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 53 – Morning Windows | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:20:12 | |
The morning routines that looked so promising at the beginning of the school year may be starting to fall apart right about now. Mornings can be very challenging and an absolute nightmare for some families. Mornings set the tone for the day and a bad morning can throw everyone off. In this episode, Jennifer covers a powerful technique called Morning Windows to make mornings go smoothly and set everyone up for a positive day.
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| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 52 – Understanding Your Teen | 02 Oct 2021 | 00:24:49 | |
In this episode Jennifer talks about the teenage years. They can be difficult years but they don’t have to be. Understanding that the teenage brain is under construction and is not fully developed until well into the 20’s can help parents understand, predict, manage and most importantly enjoy their teen. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 51 – Rewriting Your Child’s Story | 30 Jul 2021 | 00:16:08 | |
Many children who “act out”, have difficult behaviours, and a strong counter will (gladiators, as I like to call them), have a story about themselves. “I’m the bad one in the family. I am the one who wrecks everything. I am a destructive force in my family’s world.” That story can affect choices, behaviour, self-esteem, and emotional regulation. As parents, it is important to rewrite that story because your child is so much more than their behavior. Join me and my special guest, Natalie Syrmopoulos from the Connected Parenting team, in this episode to learn how to use an accomplishment book to rewrite your child’s story - for them and for you. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 50 – The Power of Play | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:16:26 | |
In this episode, our 50th, Jennifer talks about the importance, the magic and the power of play. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 49 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part Two | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:13:49 | |
In this episode, the roadmap of childhood continues through the tween, teen, and young adults years. Jennifer helps parents recognize normal and expected developmental stages, what to expect on this part of the parenting journey, how to enjoy your kids, and how to handle the inevitable bumps in the road. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 48 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part One | 19 May 2021 | 00:14:29 | |
In part one of this episode, Jennifer helps parents recognize what are normal and expected development stages, what to expect on this parenting journey, and how to handle the bumps in the road from ages 2 to 13. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 47 – Help… I Have 4 Kids and One of Them is My Husband | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:27:21 | |
In this episode, Jennifer explores what happens when one parent is too serious and the other is too playful...how to see each other’s strengths and work together instead of against each other. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 46 – WTF To Do When Your Kids Are Swearing | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:18:48 | |
In this episode, Jennifer tackles swearing; Why kids do it… How to understand it and how to redirect it. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 45 – The Importance of Self Parenting | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:19:53 | |
In this episode, Jennifer talks about the importance of self-parenting and how to parent yourself from a place of kindness and compassion. As parents, we are the architects of our children’s brains, and our parents were the architects of ours. In truth, we are all walking around as adults with programming that was installed before we were seven years old. Self-compassion and loving self-parenting are critical to good mental health and help us be better parents to our children. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 43 – The Kids Aren’t Alright | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:21:17 | |
The pandemic is taking its toll on children’s mental health. Many kids are struggling and parents are struggling with knowing how to help them. In this episode, Jennifer gives parents some important tips on how to soothe and comfort your kids while building your emotional resilience during these trying times. | |||
| Awe & Wonder | CP164 | 31 May 2024 | 00:09:41 | |
In today's podcast, we'll delve into the transformative power of wonder and awe—emotions that children embrace naturally but adults often overlook as they grow older. We'll explore the significance of reconnecting with these profound states of being to enrich your life and safeguard this sense of marvel for your children. Join me as we learn to cultivate, cherish, and become champions of wonder and awe in our daily lives. Jennifer's Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Reward Chemicals (03:07) Let Your Kids Stay In That Wonder (05:18) Magical Childhood Moments(06:53) Pay Attention To The Awesome (08:52) Meet Jennifer Kolari Jennifer 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). | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 43 – From Worriers to Warriors | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:16:18 | |
In this episode Jennifer shares practical tips that really work to help you teach your child to go from a worrier to a warrior. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 42 – How to Help Through Heartbreak | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:16:10 | |
In this episode Jennifer shares how to help your teens with heart break. It is so hard to watch your child suffer and at times it hurts us more than them, but there is much to learn as kids practice life and learn how to grow and thrive through whatever life throws at them. This episode will cover the what to do and what not to do to help your kids heal. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 41 – Big Hurts and Little Hurts | 19 Jan 2021 | 00:16:59 | |
If 2020 taught us anything it’s that we have to help our kids deal with change and disappointment. In this episode Jennifer talks about how to help your kids manage big hurts and little hurts. Listen to find out how to help your kids develop the emotional shock absorbers needed to handle anything. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 40 – External Screens vs. Internal Screens | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:15:02 | |
Jennifer talks about the importance of learning to control our mental screens, what we think about and how to help our children master this important skill. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 39 – When Parents Polarize | 16 Dec 2020 | 00:19:26 | |
In this episode, Jennifer explores why couples work against each other, how to stop it, and how to harmonize. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 38 – Stand-Up vs. Lie Down Parenting | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:14:44 | |
In this episode, Jennifer discusses the difference between parenting 100% in the present and parenting only halfway, and how different parenting styles affect your kids. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 37 – When Nice is…Not So Nice | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:14:26 | |
In this episode, Jennifer talks about the downside of being nice and how being nice can be toxic. There is a big difference between being nice and being kind. Discover the difference and learn why being kind is always the better choice. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 36 – The Art of Staying Neutral | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:21:37 | |
In this episode, Jennifer discusses the art of being neutral, one of the most important pillars in the Connected Parenting method. Although it may sound simple, it is often the hardest thing to do. People often have different ideas of what being neutral actually means. Jennifer discusses the nuances and delivers practical and meaningful strategies to help you stay neutral and stay calm. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 35 – Halloween… A Scary Time for Parents! | 02 Nov 2020 | 00:15:03 | |
Halloween can be such a fun time for kids...candy, costumes and decorations! However, for many of our kids Halloween can mean anxiety and behavioural issues! This can make it a scary time for parents! In this episode Jennifer shares how to combat the halloween fears and the bedtime scares, and keep you and your kids CALM this Halloween! | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 35 – Halloween… A Scary Time for Parents! | 23 Oct 2020 | 00:15:03 | |
Halloween can be such a fun time for kids...candy, costumes and decorations! However, for many of our kids Halloween can mean anxiety and behavioural issues! This can make it a scary time for parents! In this episode Jennifer shares how to combat the halloween fears and the bedtime scares, and keep you and your kids CALM this Halloween! | |||
| The ReProgram with Ann Odom | CP163 | 24 May 2024 | ||
In this episode, I’m excited to share a special conversation I had with Ann Odom on her podcast, "The Reprogram." Ann, a seasoned social worker, combines over two decades of experience with a unique blend of somatic experiencing, nervous system healing, and inner child work. This approach addresses the deep-seated memories stored in our bodies from past experiences. I found our discussion incredibly enlightening and am thrilled to have her as a future guest on my show. For now, enjoy this insightful exchange. Jennifer's Takeaways:
About Ann Odom Ann Odom is a licensed therapist who specializes in supporting parents who don’t currently have the nervous system capacity to parent aligned with their values, no matter how much they read or learn. Her approach is a unique blend of somatic experiencing, nervous system healing, and inner child and parts work to address the implicit memory stored in the body from lived experience. Through her individual sessions, podcast, workshops and Instagram presence, she is determined to bring gentleness to the generation parenting today, so that they can lighten up into love and rewire their protective nervous system to experience felt safety and support in their bodies so they can then, provide it to their people. Her Podcast is The ReProgram, where she unveils the external forces and cultural messaging that heighten our stress, impacting self-worth, safety, and yes parenting. She dives into topics such as inner child healing, nervous system awareness, body image barriers, emerging healing modalities, cultural conditioning, and more. She arms listeners with fresh insights, tools and game-changing parenting wisdom.Connect with Ann Odom Website: reprogrammedparent.com Instagram: @the.reprogrammed.parent Meet Jennifer Kolari Jennifer 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 th 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). | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 34 – What a Shame about Shame! | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:20:18 | |
Healthy shame vs. toxic shame and how to know the difference. In this episode, Jennifer will help you understand the difference between these two types of shame and she will show you how to help your children understand it too. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 33 – Healthy Adversity | 06 Oct 2020 | 00:24:51 | |
In this episode, Jennifer talks about how important it is to let kids experience healthy adversity. Challenges, mistakes, and failures are critical to learning, good mental health, and emotional resilience. Learn how to help your children benefit from life’s contrasts and bumps and how to stay calm while you do. | |||
| CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 32 – Let’s Talk… Back to School. | 25 Sep 2020 | 00:45:25 | |
In this Episode, Jennifer talks Back to School again, this time with special Guest Natalie Syrmopoulos from Evolving with Natalie. Jennifer and Natalie are both parents and they discuss the unique challenges that parents face this school year. | |||