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Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids

Flora McCormick, LCPC, Parenting Coach

For cycle-breaking parents who still face battles at bedtime and beyond, Sustainable Parenting teaches tools that actually change behavior when gentle parenting doesn"t work.If your 6-year-old ignores you, your toddler screams over a broken banana, and bedtime still ends in tears—it’s not you, it’s the gentle parenting advice that’s failing you.Research shows 1 in 3 parents who try gentle parenting still end the day begging kids to listen and blaming themselves when the scripts don’t stop the

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120. Squashing ANTs: Tools for Your Child's Negative...

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2025/07/30

That crushing moment when your child says, “I’m stupid” or “Nobody likes me” can leave you feeling helpless. You’ve tried everything — reassurance, distraction, even giving in — but the negative thought loops just won’t quit. In this episode of the Sustainable Parenting podcast, we dive into one of the most common parenting challenges: those Automatic Negative Thoughts (what brain psychologist Daniel Amen calls ANTs) that sneak into our children’s minds. These thoughts not only affect their m...

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119. What Most Parents Get Wrong About Rude (or...

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2025/07/23

Ever feel like nothing works when your child lashes out—no matter how calm you try to be or how many consequences you give? Friend, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong. This weekly podcast episode is for every parent who’s felt worn down by rude words, angry outbursts, or aggressive behavior—and is craving a better way. A way that actually works and feels good in your heart. In this short episode, we’re digging into three common mistakes that loving parents often make (through no ...

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118. The Truth About "Failing" as a Mom

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2025/07/16

Do you ever lie awake at night feeling like you're failing your children? You’re not alone. Many parents—especially those practicing Gentle Parenting or raising a neurodivergent child—carry the weight of perfectionism and self-doubt. In fact, research shows a staggering 78% of mothers believe they aren’t doing enough for their kids. But what if the idea of perfect parenting is actually getting in the way of connection? This episode of the Weekly Podcast brings a truth that might just set y...

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117. Why Kids Behave Have Angry Outbursts at Home...

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2025/07/09

Why do kids seem to save their biggest meltdowns for home? You watch them stay polite and calm at school or during a family gathering—but the moment they’re back with you, it’s like a switch flips. Suddenly, there’s whining, power struggles, or a full-blown tantrum. If you’ve ever wondered why they hold it together for others but fall apart with you, this short episode of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast offers clarity, compassion, and simple parenting strategies that work. This weekly podc...

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116. How to Control Your Anger as a Parent (Without...

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2025/07/02

Have you found yourself yelling at your child, and being filled with regret? Do you tell yourself often, "I just need more patient." Friend... I'm here to share with you in this short episode, that there are 3 MUCH more powerful P-words that can get you into a calmer relationship with your child. And these three steps are very simple and doable. The truth is far more liberating – and easier than you can imagine. The root of our angry outbursts often isn't a patience deficit...

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115. Why Yelling Works. And what to do Instead

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2025/06/25

Today we are unlocking why yelling seems to work with our kids and how to find the balance between kindness and firmness that creates sustainable, effective parenting. Some key aspects we will cover today include: When children push boundaries, they're actually seeking clarity and predictability, not testing our patience.Children are wired to test boundaries to see what happens when they do.Yelling "works" only because kids finally know you mean it, not because of the volume.When we're ...

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114. Smart Consequences: Breaking the Code on What...

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2025/06/18

Ever felt like the consequences you're using just aren't working? Maybe you've taken away screen time, treats, or even big events—only to see the same behavior again. It can feel frustrating and confusing when nothing seems to make a difference. In this episode, we take a closer look at why some consequences fall flat, and how small, thoughtful changes can lead to big results. You’ll hear Sean’s story—how he moved from taking away a big event to finding calmer, more connected ways to guide hi...

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113. From Fun to Done: Ending Activities Without a...

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2025/06/11

We're diving into how to solve transition battles with kids to help you move seamlessly from one activity to the next with more joy and ease. By the time you finish listening, you'll know: How to stop the ineffective "coo-coo cycle" of commands and consequences and instead become the C.E.O. of transitions - with a powerful four-step approach. 1) Connection first (come alongside and notice what they have been playing with, or name it: "Boy! You have been having so much fun playing in th...

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112. Tech Time Battles: A Summer Survival Guide

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2025/06/04

Friend, if you're tired of constant tech battles with your kids, especially with summer approaching, this episode provides practical strategies to reduce screen dependency and encourage creative alternatives. By the time you’re finished listening, you’ll know: • 3 key habits to stop and 3 key habits to start. • How to grow your child’s boredom "struggle muscles." • Tangible ways to regulate tech time. • how to strategically use tech time to your advantage: linking desired b...

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111. Setting up the Summer for More Joy and Less...

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2025/05/28

Have you been looking into the summer with worry that you will be losing your patience DAILY?! Are you afraid it will leave you ready to get those kids back to school within days?! By the time you finish listening today, you will know: • What to do when you reach the end of your rope. • How to solve the five most common trouble spots: toys, technology, treats, morning routines, and evening routines. • The single most important phrase to stop saying. • The best-kept-secret that unlo...

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110. Why Kids Don't Listen and Three Simple...

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2025/05/21

Ever found yourself repeating the same instruction fifteen times, feeling like your words have become the Charlie Brown "wah-wah" sound to your children's ears? You're not alone in this frustrating cycle. Ready to stop wasting breath on endless reminders? Today's empowering episode will uncover the 3 fundamental reasons children don't listen and provides transformative solutions that create immediate results. These evidence-based approaches create sustainable changes that honor...

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109. How to Decrease Your Disappointment and...

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2025/05/14

Ever feel so stuck in frustration and Annoyance - in parenting? Today I will be giving you 1 key tool that I believe is the secret to decreasing frustration (even if your kids don’t change)! Key topics we will cover include: • Children's behavior isn't a sign of parental failure. It’s a normal part of development • "A child's job is to test rules and boundaries to see what happens when they do" • Lowering expectations doesn't mean abandoning standards for respectful behavior Join ou...

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108. How to Stay Purpose-Driven as a Family

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2025/05/07

Have you ever wished you had more purpose in your daily family time? Maybe you are tired of battling with your kids over WHY you set the boundaries you set. And maybe you are finally ready to focus on the long-term character qualities you want your kids to have when they are 25. Today we explore how creating a family mission statement provides direction for making parenting decisions and helps articulate values that guide your family. This approach transforms difficult conversati...

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107. The Sushi Boat Theory of Guilt Management

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2025/04/30

Mother's Day is the perfect time to address the overwhelming stress and guilt many moms experience when they feel like they're barely treading water in the repetitive cycle of parenting tasks. Let's stop believing the lie that you're somehow doing motherhood worse than everyone else and talk about practical tools to release guilt and reduce stress in the process. By the time you finish listening, you will learn: • The problem centers around one word: "should" - which adds weight and pr...

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106. Sibling Peace: The 5 F-Words That Transform...

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2025/04/23

Are you tired of your kids fighting with each other constantly? And do you find it especially frustrating because having your kids be friends is one of your TOP parenting goals? Friend, in today's episode we will give you new tools and perspectives to have more calm in your home and: • Avoid being the constant judge & jury of sibling fights. • Empower kids to express feelings and solve problems with one another. • Create a tangible tools for conflict resolution. • Build healthy ...

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105. Fighting About Parenting? Here's Your Solution

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2025/04/16

Are you tired of fighting with your partner because they are too strict, and they call you too soft? This is the episode for you! Today we explore how to stop fighting with your spouse about parenting by focusing on the equilibrium between kindness and firmness. When one partner shifts toward a more balanced approach, the other naturally follows, creating healthier family dynamics and more effective parenting strategies. We will cover: • Finding middle ground between overl...

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104. The Error of Parenting from the Neck Up

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2025/04/09

Do you hate when your kids don’t seem to “get it”? Like when you have clearly explained why they should be more kind, or shown them how to share, or tried to talk them down from the upset…all to have it get you nowhere? Today, I’m gonna unpack why this common error I call "parenting from the neck up" just doesn’t land. And the good news is … you will get so much more cooperation and change in behavior when you have an alternative to this error. Let’s dive ...

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103. Self-Care Bulldozing: How We Get in Our Own Way

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2025/04/02

Today we explore the concept of "self-care bulldozing" – how parents (especially mothers) create more work for themselves by making it difficult for partners to help effectively. Breaking these patterns can remove what feels like "50 pounds of bricks" from your shoulders and create more sustainable partnership in parenting. • Self-care bulldozing typically shows up as micromanaging, gatekeeping, or not voicing needs. • The solution centers around direct communication rather than ...

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102. The Truth about Mom Rage

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2025/03/26

Rage is rarely discussed in parenting circles, yet many mothers experience moments of intense anger toward their children that leave them feeling guilty, confused, and deeply ashamed. As a licensed therapist and parent who's navigated these turbulent emotions firsthand, I'm pulling back the curtain on this taboo topic with complete honesty. During this raw conversation, I share my personal experiences with mom rage, including moments I'm not proud of and the violent thoughts that shocked me ...

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101. Spring Break Survival Guide

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2025/03/19

The last thing you want is to battle whining, overtired kids or the endless “Are we there yeeeeeeeet?” during your vacation. In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing my TOP 3 simple tips to help your trip to be more fun! By the time you finish listening, you’ll know: Two easy games that can make car rides more fun for everyone Simple ways to talk with your kids about what to expect at busy places like theme parks or water parks Gentle tips for keeping bedtime routin...

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