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The Masterful Parenting Podcast - Heal Your Childhood and Parent Better Through Relational Parenting

Anne Alvares - Parent Coach for the Masterful Parenting Program

Anne Alvares is a parent coach, educator, and the founder of the Masterful Parenting Program, known for helping families build stronger, healthier relationships through relational parenting and healing from childhood wounds. 🧠 Background & Experience Anne has over 20 years of experience working with families as a school counsellor, teacher, and parent coach. She has spent 15+ years supporting teens and their parents, giving her deep insight into emotional development and adolescent

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Ep. 133 Parenting Myths (1 & 2) Creating Shame in...

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2026/05/16

In this episode of Masterful Parenting, we begin a powerful new series exploring the parenting myths that quietly create shame, fear, anxiety, and perfectionism in loving parents.This episode focuses on two common myths: “Good parents don’t get triggered.” “If I love my child enough, parenting should be easy.” Anne explains how triggers are nervous system responses — not parenting failures — and why difficulty in parenting does not mean deficiency. Through a relational and healing-centered lens,

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36:07

How Parents Accidentally Contribute to Anxiety in...

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2026/05/10

In this episode of Masterful Parenting, let’s explore how loving parents can unintentionally contribute to anxiety in children — and what emotionally safe parenting looks like instead.We’ll discuss: helping children regulate emotions empathic listening emotional safety nervous system regulation overprotective parenting building resilience supporting anxious children without rescuing them Anxiety is part of being human. The goal is not to eliminate it — but to help our children move through it

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28:12

Episode 131 How Certain Parenting Patterns Can Lead...

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2026/05/03

Narcissism is often misunderstood—and many parents worry about whether they’re getting it “right.” In this episode of Masterful Parenting, we explore how certain parenting patterns can shape a child’s sense of self, sometimes contributing to narcissistic traits rooted in insecurity, disconnection, and unmet emotional needs. This is not about blame. It’s about awareness. Many of these patterns are subtle and often come from what we experienced in our own childhoods. When we begin to understand them,

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26:30

Ep. 130 How Boarding School Impacts Childhood with...

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2026/04/26

What really happens to a child when they are sent away to boarding school?In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by trauma-informed Well-Being & Relationship Coach Sorel Pindar, who shares both her professional expertise and lived experience of spending seven years in boarding school. Together, we unpack the hidden emotional impact of early separation and how it shapes identity, coping mechanisms, and adult relationships. In this episode, we explore: ✨ The 3 biggest

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33:21

Ep. 129 How Childhood Affects the World (Featuring...

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2026/04/19

What if the struggles we see in the world today… don’t start in adulthood—but in childhood? Based on the research of Sven Fuchs.THE CHILDHOOD ORIGINS OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND EXTREMISM, this powerful and eye-opening episode, we’re exploring the deeper truth behind human behavior, emotional pain, and even societal challenges: 👉 childhood experiences shape everything. From the way we respond in relationships… to how we parent… to patterns we see in mental health, disconnection, and even conflict— it

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19:55

Episode 128 How We Make Our Children Feel Like A...

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2026/04/12

What if the words we say in passing… are shaping how our children see themselves?In this powerful episode, we’re diving into the subtle, often unconscious ways we can make our kids feel like a burden—without ever intending to. From talking about how expensive things are… To expressing how exhausted and overwhelmed we feel… To reminding them of “everything we do for them”… These moments may seem harmless—but to a child, they can quietly translate into: 👉 “I’m too much” 👉 “I’m a problem” 👉 “I

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18:00

Episode 127 Why Adult Children Put Away From Their...

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2026/04/04

Why Adult Children Cut Off Their Parents (And How to Repair the Relationship Before It’s Too Late)Why do adult children distance themselves from their parents? Estrangement rarely happens because of one argument or one holiday gone wrong. It’s usually the result of accumulated emotional experiences from childhood that were never repaired. In this episode, Anne Alvares explores the deeper reasons adult children pull away — including emotional safety, boundary violations, unresolved childhood wounds,

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36:32

Episode 126 How To Build Your Teen's Confidence with...

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2026/03/29

Why do so many teens struggle with confidence—even when they seem “fine” on the outside?In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Fehintoluwa Alawonde to unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface for today’s teens—and how parents can support them in building a strong, grounded sense of identity. Because confidence isn’t something we can force or fix. It’s something that develops through safety, connection, and self-understanding. In this episode, we explore: Why teen confidence is more

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36:10

Ep. 125 The Truth About Work-Life Balance for Parents...

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2026/03/22

Dr. Rosina an internationally recognized expert on parenting, managing work and family life, working parents, researcher, and media contributor. Dr. Rosina is the founder of Win Win Parenting, a research-based program that is delivered in small, medium and large organisations and workplaces for all levels of government to inspire and resource working parents with strategies to better navigate day-to-day parenting challenges, support their mental health, manage work-life balance, reduce stress, and

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22:03

Ep. 124 Why You Keep Reacting To Your Child (Even...

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2026/03/15

Why do parents react to their children even when they don’t want to?In this episode of the Masterful Parenting Podcast, Anne Alvares explains why parenting reactions often come from nervous system activation rather than conscious choice. When children push boundaries, talk back, or refuse to listen, parents can quickly shift into fight-or-flight responses that lead to yelling, frustration, and guilt. Anne shares how childhood experiences shape parenting triggers and explains the difference between

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18:21

Episode 123 Stop Calling Your Child Disrespectful:...

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2026/03/08

Stop Calling Your Child Disrespectful: What It Really Reveals About Your ChildhoodWhen your child talks back, rolls their eyes, or challenges you, it’s easy to label the behavior as “disrespectful.” But what if that label says more about your unresolved childhood pain than your child’s character? In this episode, Anne Alvares explores why the word “disrespect” is often emotionally charged and how our reactions are shaped by our own early experiences. Drawing on the teachings of Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne

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28:54

Ep. 122 The Hidden Cost of Raising "Good" Kids (That...

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2026/03/01

Many parents want their children to be well-behaved, respectful, and cooperative. But what if raising a "good" and compliant child comes with hidden emotional costs?In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of compliance and why children who appear easy, obedient, or "good" on the outside may be struggling on the inside. You’ll learn: Why compliant children often become people-pleasers How childhood patterns shape adult relationships Why emotional suppression can start in childhood The

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24:15

Episode 121 You Are NOT A Bad Parent-You Are A...

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2026/02/22

Parenting isn’t hard because you’re doing it wrong.It’s hard because your nervous system is carrying a lot. This episode is for mothers who are tired of reacting, tired of guilt, and ready to parent from steadiness instead of survival. If you feel called, I’m opening a small 9-week Masterful Parenting cohort starting March 3rd. DM me for more information or email me at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Or BOOK a clarity call at www.calendly.com/annealvares JOIN the course and coaching

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24:12

Episode 120 If Not Punishment, Then What? Real...

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2026/02/16

Episode 120: If Not Punishment, Then What? Real Alternatives That Actually Work Many parents are beginning to question punishment — but they’re left wondering what to replace it with. If we don’t punish, won’t our children become disrespectful, irresponsible, or out of control? In this episode, we unpack the fear behind removing punishment and explore practical, research-informed alternatives that build long-term skills instead of short-term compliance. You’ll learn: Why punishment focuses on

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Episode 119 Why Focusing on Discipline Isn't Helping...

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2026/02/09

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I need to be firmer,” “I need better consequences,” or “Why isn’t this working?”—this episode is for you.So many parents come to parenting already exhausted, doing everything they were taught about discipline… and feeling like things are only getting harder. More power struggles. More yelling. More disconnection. In this episode, we gently challenge one of the most deeply ingrained beliefs many of us were raised with: that discipline is the key to raising

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24:06

Episode 118 What Is Relational Parenting? #connection...

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2026/02/03

Relational Parenting is often misunderstood as permissive or boundary-free—but in reality, it’s one of the most structured and effective ways to raise emotionally healthy children.In this episode of Masterful Parenting, we explore what Relational Parenting truly is, why connection is the foundation for learning and behavior, and how parents can hold clear boundaries without fear, shame, or control. You’ll learn how to respond to your child’s needs through relationship first—while still guiding,

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Episode 117 Guest Lauren Greeno: What The Research...

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2026/01/27

Lauren Greeno is a child development specialist, parent coach, and founder of The Parenting Collaborative. With a Master's in Child & Adolescent Development, she translates cutting-edge brain science and attachment research into tools parents can actually use. Her work challenges surface-level parenting advice, helping parents decode what's really driving their child's behavior so they can respond with confidence instead of confusion. She's a mom of two who knows firsthand that traditional

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35:22

Episode 116 Your Child is NOT The Problem #parenting...

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2026/01/20

When children struggle, parents are often told to fix the behavior. But what if the behavior isn’t the problem at all?In this episode of Masterful Parenting, we explore a powerful reframe: children’s behavior is communication, not defiance. You’ll learn how to look beneath challenging behaviors, understand what your child’s nervous system is expressing, and respond in ways that build connection, safety, and long-term emotional resilience. This episode is for parents who want to guide their children

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Episode 115 God's Healing Power: My Testimony of...

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2026/01/13

God’s Healing Power: My Testimony of Faith & TransformationWhat happens when you’re desperate, alone, and vulnerable—does God still show up? Can He heal the wounds caused by those who were supposed to protect you? Can He turn deep pain into purpose and use it to impact the world? My life is the answer to those questions. In this episode, I share my testimony of how God healed, protected, and transformed me into the woman I am today. He became the instrument of my healing and the foundation of

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Episode 114 The Ways We Sabotage Our Kids...

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2026/01/06

Parents usually don’t mean to sabotage their kids’ growth—but certain patterns can still slow it down. This episode dives into some common ways it happens, explained plainly and without blaming:Once we know what we are doing and where it is coming from such as parent fear, cultural expectations, or our own childhood pattern, then we can change things with our kids and foster their growth. ***************************************************************************** For those of you who don’t

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