Attunement with Children

Attunement with Children

From The Connected Mom by Becky Harling

April 30, 2026 · 31 min · Season 3 · Episode 87

About this episode

Becky Harling and Jill Lillard discuss the importance of emotional attunement in relationships and parenting.

In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling and guest Jill Lillard explore the concept of attunement in relationships, particularly in marriage and parenting. They discuss the importance of emotional attunement, which involves being grounded in oneself while being present for others. The conversation covers practical steps for improving attunement, such as creating space for deeper conversations, being aware of emotional dynamics, and the significance of listening. Jill shares insights on navigating the emotional challenges of parenting teenagers and emphasizes the need for self-connection to foster better relationships with others.

People in this episode

Host: Becky Harling

Guest: Jill Lillard

Topics covered

  • attunement
  • emotional dynamics
  • parenting
  • relationships
  • communication

Keywords

  • attunement
  • emotional attunement
  • parenting teenagers
  • self-connection
  • listening

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