Compassionate Parenting (and reparenting) of a Spicy One

About this episode

Mary Van Geffen discusses compassionate parenting and reparenting techniques for strong-willed children.

Guest: Mary Van Geffen is the international parenting coach for Spicy Ones, as well as a Spicy One herself. Author of “Parenting a Spicy One: A Compassionate Guide for Raising a Deep-Feeling and Wonderfully Strong-Willed Kid”. Mary helps parents cultivate connection with their strong-willed kid, teaching that you can't extend compassion to your child if you withhold it from yourself. When you change, everything shifts—old patterns lose their grip, love becomes unconditional, and boundaries grow flexible yet strong. more info and ro pre-order: maryvangeffen.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Nicole Braddock Bromley, Mary O’Brien

Guest: Mary Van Geffen

Topics covered

• compassionate parenting
• reparenting
• strong-willed children
• parenting strategies
• self-compassion

Keywords

• compassionate parenting
• strong-willed kids
• parenting coach
• self-compassion
• parenting strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: maryvangeffen.com

Books & works: Parenting a Spicy One: A Compassionate Guide for Raising a Deep-Feeling and Wonderfully Strong-Willed Kid

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