How to Reduce Conflict, Lead and Empower Your Children and Yourself

On today’s episode of Shift Or Get Off the Pot, we focus on points that everyone could use some help mastering because when they do life becomes a bit easier and those hard conversations become a bit more palatable. We're talking parenting, leadership, and respect – all of which start with self.

Mary Kay Garrett, an expert in conscious parenting and founder of Raising Remarkable Kids, shares her personal journey from being a controlling parent to adopting a more compassionate and respectful approach. She emphasizes the importance of empowering children to embrace their personalities and emotions while teaching them to use their energy positively.

As the conversation unfolded it became quite clear that the advice Mary shared for parents has universal applications. This is the advice every leader, every partner, every friend needs to hear. The main themes are active listening, conflict resolution, and respect all of which set a foundation of trust.

Together, we discuss the misconceptions surrounding parenting, such as the belief that parents need to have all the answers. Mary highlights the value of active listening, being a sounding board for children, and creating a safe space for them to open up. We also explore the concept of the timeout, quite honestly, I've put myself in plenty of timeouts as I raised my four children!! But is it truly effective for children? 

Mary offers strategies and insights on fostering deeper relationships with children through strong leadership, effective communication, and conflict resolution. She encourages parents to start understanding and preparing for effective parenting from a young age, rather than waiting for problems to arise. 

Join us as we delve into the world of conscious parenting and discover how to empower our children to solve their problems, build confidence, and develop healthy emotional regulation. Lessons that will prove valuable in personal and professional relationships!


Key points

• Three key steps for developing healthy relationships with children
• Building confidence and open communication 
• Fostering an environment of non-judgment and support
• Discipline and corrective action
• What to do if your child causes harm to others
• Acknowledging and processing emotions 
• Self-reflection and vulnerability in parenting

Timestamps

04:51 Moving from control to authenticity in parenting.

09:10 Encourage independence and support their learning.

11:29 Support children by giving uninterrupted attention and listening.

19:15 Parent discusses the importance of open communication.

21:49 Foster trust, independence, and leadership.

24:34 Acknowledge tantrums, address emotions, and set boundaries

32:29 Allowing emotions to flow helps prevent stress.

Connect with Mary: marykay@raisingremarkablekids.com

Website: https://www.raisingremarkablekids.com

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