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Are you ready to transform your parenting approach with conscious communication? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of conscious communication with our children in a way that fosters respect, understanding, and emotional growth. Joined by Lori Petro, founder of Teach Through Love, we explore the profound impact of our words and how they shape our children’s lives. You’ll discover the power of shifting from punitive to empathetic language and learn practical strategies to connect with your kids on a deeper level.

 

We’ll discuss the challenges of breaking free from the communication patterns we inherited and how to create a nurturing environment that supports both parents and children. Whether you’re dealing with a messy room or a child who struggles with homework, this episode offers insights into addressing these everyday issues with compassion and clarity. Tune in to learn how to regulate your own emotions, repair relationships, and build a foundation of trust and love with your children. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your parenting skills and create lasting positive change in your family’s dynamic.



More about Lori Petro:

Lori Petro is the founder of Teach Through Love and the creator of the Conscious Communication Cards, a tool to help adults talk to kids without blame, shame, judgment, or guilt. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and a certification in trauma-informed parent education. After her own healing journey, Lori founded Teach Through Love, an online resource that provides parents with a new framework for communicating with kids.

 

Topics covered on Conscious Communication:

  1. What is conscious communication and how can it transform your parenting approach?
  2. Why is shifting your perspective crucial in parenting, especially for post-traumatic parents?
  3. What are Conscious Communication Cards?
  4. How can Conscious Communication Cards change the way you communicate with your children?
  5. How can emotional regulation techniques improve your interactions with your children?
  6. What are effective strategies for repairing and strengthening relationships with your children, even if mistakes have been made?

 

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More about Post Traumatic Parenting:

“How can I give my kids a normal childhood, when mine was anything but?” Post-Traumatic Parenting is the podcast for anyone who has ever asked themselves that question. Robyn Koslowitz, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and Post-Traumatic Parent, combines the fields of post-traumatic recovery and growth with our best understanding of how to raise Little Humans. Through interviews with experts in the fields of behavior science, psychology, trauma, and child development, as well as interviews with toy developers, children’s book authors, and anyone else who makes childhood a delight, Dr. Koslowitz explores how trauma impacts our parenting, and how to hack our traumas into superpowers and super-parenting.

Each week, Dr. Koslowitz unpacks how to survive and thrive as a Post-Traumatic Parent. She shares behind-the-scenes insights into the research that underlies what we know about parenting, child development, and trauma recovery. Each podcast provides actionable tips about how to transform our Post-Traumatic Parenting and how to turn our parenting journey into a post-traumatic growth experience. Dr. Koslowitz interviews some of the famous names in these fields, and some experts you’ve never heard of (but should have!). Ready to go from survivor to thriver? Ready to become the parent you’ve always dreamed of being? Join us!