EP 161: Connected Parenting with Guest Expert Jennifer Kolari

The Bridge to Fulfillment

If you’re a parent, then you know that some of the deepest connections you’ll ever experience are with your children. But so often, we focus on our role as correctors of behavior, when it’s the connection that should be nourished first.

When we connect before correcting, whether it’s with our children, spouse, friends, or co-workers, we’re opening the door to better outcomes and better relationships.

Today, Blake welcomes Jennifer Kolari, one of the nation’s leading parenting experts, sought-after international speaker, and founder of Connected Parenting. Her mission is to help more parents discover the power of connected parenting so they can raise children who are resilient, protected, & secure in their relationships, lives, & environments.

In this episode, Jennifer shares powerful insights and real-life examples of challenges that parents are struggling with. You’ll hear effective techniques that you can use to build a stronger connection with your child to help them become healthier, more resilient, and ultimately, more successful in their lives.

What You’ll Learn:

• The emotional moment that continues to inspire her work (6:35)
• Common mistakes parents make when trying to correct behaviors (13:03)
• How to reframe our fear of negative feelings (18:06)
• An example of how connection before correction builds resilience (26:04)
• Why successful people aren’t always successful parents (43:42)

Favorite Quotes:

• Behavior is never the problem. It's a symptom of the problem. —Jennifer
• We need to teach and train our kids to help them be successful adults, but the way you get there is through connection, not control. —Jennifer
• The most important relationship is the one between you and you. When that relationship is good, then your other relationships fall into place. —Jennifer

Connect with Jennifer:

www.ConnectedParenting.com

www.facebook.com/connectedparenting

Follow @JenniferKolari on Instagram

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