Our guest Pam Leo is a mother, passionate literacy advocate, and the author of Connection Parenting. In this enlightening conversation, Pam & Mira discuss everything from the significance of fostering deep connections between parents and children and the crucial need for parental support, to the significance of treating children with respect and the ways we navigate triggers from our own childhoods. Pam also reminds us of the invaluable role of play in raising kids. We hope you enjoy this foundational, heart-warming topic.

⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:00 Exploring Connection Parenting with Pam Leo
01:02 The Heart of Parenting: Reflections and Realizations
01:56 Unlocking the Power of Connection in Parenting
05:36 Creating Everyday Connection with Your Child
09:51 Support Systems: The Backbone of Effective Parenting
14:08 Navigating the Digital Age: Screens and Connection
17:34 Respect and Understanding: Building Trust with Your Child
18:30 Facing Parenting Challenges: Stories of Hope and Resilience
21:29 Learning from Literature: Books That Shape Parenting
23:11 Defining Respect in Parenting: A Shift in Consciousness
27:01 Becoming the Role Model Your Child Needs
29:08 Rethinking Praise: Fostering Genuine Effort and Autonomy
30:56 Understanding Coercive Parenting and Its Alternatives
32:22 Mastering the Art of Connection with Children
34:14 The Power of Acceptance in Fostering Connection
35:14 Navigating Parental Triggers and Emotions
38:50 The Journey of Personal Healing for Parents
46:32 Incorporating Play and Fun in Parenting
48:10 The Role of Grandparents in Connection Parenting
54:47 Literacy as a Pathway to Connection and Healing
59:01 Empowering Parents with Repair Practices
01:01:57 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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📚 Episode References:
Connection Parenting by Pam Leo: https://rb.gy/zbnr9e
Magical Child by Joseph Chilton Pearce: https://rb.gy/n3ihfx
Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen: https://rb.gy/xftpb1
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish: http://rb.gy/uzskw0
When Kids Push Your Buttons by Bonnie Harris: https://rb.gy/fsyoqv
When I Am Little Again and The Child's Right to Respect by Janusz Korczak: https://rb.gy/turzy7
Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn https://rb.gy/jsz078

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