Episodes

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 53 – Morning Windows
Oct. 15, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 53 – Morning Windows

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.
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 52 – Understanding Your Teen
Oct. 2, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 52 – Understanding Your Teen

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,
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 52 – Understanding Your Teen
Oct. 2, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 52 – Understanding Your Teen

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,
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 51 – Rewriting Your Child’s Story
July 30, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 51 – Rewriting Your Child’s Story

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.
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 51 – Rewriting Your Child’s Story
July 30, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 51 – Rewriting Your Child’s Story

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.
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 50 – The Power of Play
June 24, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 50 – The Power of Play

In this episode, our 50th, Jennifer talks about the importance, the magic and the power of play.
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 50 – The Power of Play
June 24, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 50 – The Power of Play

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
June 8, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 49 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part Two

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,
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 49 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part Two
June 8, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 49 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part Two

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,
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 48 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part One
May 19, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 48 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part One

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 48 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part One
May 19, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 48 – Roadmap of Childhood, Part One

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
April 20, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 47 – Help… I Have 4 Kids and One of Them is My Husband

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 47 – Help… I Have 4 Kids and One of Them is My Husband
April 20, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 47 – Help… I Have 4 Kids and One of Them is My Husband

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
March 31, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 46 – WTF To Do When Your Kids Are Swearing

In this episode, Jennifer tackles swearing; Why kids do it… How to understand it and how to redirect it.
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 46 – WTF To Do When Your Kids Are Swearing
March 31, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 46 – WTF To Do When Your Kids Are Swearing

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
March 11, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 45 – The Importance of Self Parenting

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,
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 45 – The Importance of Self Parenting
March 11, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 45 – The Importance of Self Parenting

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,
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 43 – The Kids Aren’t Alright
Feb. 16, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 43 – The Kids Aren’t Alright

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 bui...
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 43 – The Kids Aren’t Alright
Feb. 16, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 43 – The Kids Aren’t Alright

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 bui...
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 43 – From Worriers to Warriors
Feb. 3, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 43 – From Worriers to Warriors

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 43 – From Worriers to Warriors
Feb. 3, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 43 – From Worriers to Warriors

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
Jan. 26, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 42 – How to Help Through Heartbreak

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 whateve...
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 42 – How to Help Through Heartbreak
Jan. 26, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 42 – How to Help Through Heartbreak

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 whateve...
CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 41  – Big Hurts and Little Hurts
Jan. 19, 2021

CONNECTED PARENTING EPISODE 41 – Big Hurts and Little Hurts

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 emoti...