Parenting Tools to Help Be a Better Parent

In the latest episode, we are are going over parenting tools to be a better parent. I’m talking to reactive parents who are looking for a better way to navigate their day. My 4-step process PARR (pause, acknowledge, respond, reflect) is what I taught myself and ultimately other parents to move from reactive to responsive. I share personal examples and use this minisode to highlight the important aspects to PARR.What I cover on the parenting tools to be a better parent- The importance of recognizing why you’re reactive<br />- Identifying your triggers will help you to stay calm<br />- The first step of PARR, pausing, will look different depending on the phase of parenting you’re in<br />- How to decide the best way to pause<br />- Pausing and then acknowledging your state will shift the way you respond<br />- Reflecting is critical and you want to do it when you’ve had time away from the event<br />- PARR is effective with all communication partners not just your kids<br />- It can help you to become a better listener and more thoughtful in the way you show up not just for your kids but othersLink’s mentioned in the show:<br />You can book a free call here to learn more about coaching and how PARR can help you<br />The Free PARR download<br />Other Parenting Resources<br />Subscribe to my Substack Newsletter