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Parenting Through Connection with Megan

Welcome to “Parenting Through Connection” with Megan Lachance, a podcast where we dive into the real struggles and complexities of parenting with honesty, hope, and practical strategies. If you"re feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of raising kids while juggling life’s demands, you"re not alone.Each episode explores both sides of the parenting journey: managing stress and societal expectations, and building strong, meaningful relationships with your children. We’ll talk about the tough stuff; the

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16:44

Episode 20: Navigating Boundaries This Holiday Season

Parenting Through Connection with Megan ·

2025/11/25

As we move into a season that’s meant to feel magical, so many of us secretly feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, and unsure how to manage all the expectations. In this episode of Parenting Through Connection, I open up about navigating the holidays with compassion for both ourselves and our kids, and how boundaries can help us stay grounded, present, and connected to what truly matters. Keep listening as I explore: Why the holidays feel so intense and how to notice the signs your capacity is m...

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Episode 19: Why Kids Hit, Yell and Throw Things And...

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2025/11/11

Aggression from our kids can feel like one of the most triggering parts of parenting. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a new way of seeing those explosive moments of hitting, biting, yelling, and throwing: not as signs of disrespect or failure, but as signals from a nervous system that’s overwhelmed and asking for safety. When we shift our approach from control to understanding, we can respond with steadiness instead of fear, leading our children by example to healthy regulation. T...

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13:45

Episode 18: How Using Repair Over Rupture Helps...

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2025/10/28

No matter how intentional we are, we all have moments where we snap, shut down, or react in ways we wish we hadn’t. Today’s episode of Parenting Through Connection is about what we do after a rupture occurs. Instead of letting those moments become shame spirals or disconnection, I share how repair brings us back to relationship, safety, and trust, for both us and our children. Here’s what we get into: What’s happening in your nervous system when you “lose it” and why rupture is in...

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Episode 17: When Gentle Parenting Isn't Working

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2025/10/14

What do you do when gentle parenting just isn’t working? Maybe you’ve read the books, followed the accounts, and tried your best to stay calm, but you still end up overwhelmed, with your child still having meltdowns. On today’s episode of Parenting Through Connection, we’ll be unpacking why this style of parenting can feel so hard in the moment, and why the work you’re doing matters more than you realize. Here’s what we explore together: The importance of building connection and trust over ti...

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Episode 16: Why Emotions Aren't the Enemy

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2025/09/23

It’s not easy to be angry, sad, frustrated, or confused. “Negative” emotions get a bad reputation, but what if they weren’t just there to ruin your day? What if our shifts in energy are actually invitations to connect more deeply with ourselves and our kids? Today on Parenting Through Connection I’m talking you through the hidden messages of our feelings and why your greatest strength lies in your ability to feel. Growing up, many of us were taught to push emotions away. If you’ve ever caught...

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Episode 15: Why You Don't Need the Parenting Scripts

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2025/09/09

Have you ever caught yourself googling the right thing to say to your child in a heated moment, hoping that one perfect phrase might be the magic fix? Scripts can feel like a safety net when we’re trying to shift how we parent. In today’s episode of Parenting Through Connection, I’m unpacking the deeper reason parenting scripts sometimes fall short, and how focusing on presence and intention builds more connection than any memorized line. Here’s what we’re covering in today’s episode: When pa...

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Episode 14: How to Navigate Back to School Transitions

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2025/08/26

Transitions have a way of stirring up big feelings—for our kids and for us. Back to school isn’t just about new routines or packing lunches; it’s an emotional event that can leave the whole family feeling unsettled. The good news? None of this means you’re failing, it just means your nervous system is adjusting. In today’s episode of Parenting Through Connection, I dive into what’s really happening during transition seasons and how you can navigate them with more compassion, connection, and e...

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Episode 13: How to Set Boundaries Without Shame

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2025/08/12

Have you ever set a totally reasonable boundary, only to feel the guilt crash in the moment your child pushes back? You’re not alone. In this episode of Parenting Through Connection, I’m getting real about one of the most emotionally loaded parts of parenting: boundaries. Not the rigid rules or one-time lines in the sand we might have grown up with, but boundaries as relational agreements and limits that protect our energy, keep us connected, and help us show up as the parents we want to be. ...

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Episode 12: Why Your Nervous System Actually Matters...

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2025/07/29

You’ve read the parenting books, tried the tools, maybe even printed out the charts, but still find yourself snapping, zoning out, or feeling overstimulated more often than you’d like. Sound familiar? In this episode of Parenting Through Connection, we’re diving into why the nervous system, not just your mindset or your parenting skills, is at the heart of how we show up with our kids. We’ll talk about how your body responds to stress, why that matters so much more than we’re often taught, an...

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Episode 11: Before the Routine: Why Nervous System...

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2025/07/08

Picture this: your summer started with high hopes. You had a plan, maybe even a visual schedule, and a list of fun activities to check off with your kids. Fast forward to mid-summer and, instead of feeling fulfilled, you’re burnt out, overstimulated, and maybe even a little resentful. Does this scene sound familiar? If so, you're not alone and you're not doing things wrong. In this episode of Parenting Through Connection, we’re exploring why routines can sometimes backfire and how shifting in...

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Episode 10: How Your Childhood Shows Up in Your...

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2025/06/24

Have you ever found yourself reacting to your child in a way that surprises you—maybe with anger, withdrawal, or frustration—and wondered, “Why did I respond like that?” In today’s episode of Parenting Through Connection, we’re diving deep into this question, one that comes up time and time again with the parents I work with. We explore how our childhood experiences shape how we show up as parents, not as a way to blame, but as a path toward awareness, healing, and choice. From being the “goo...

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Episode 9: More Isn’t Better: Overscheduling,...

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2025/06/10

One of the most common decisions parents face is whether to sign their child up for yet another program, sport, or activity. It can feel like saying “yes” is the only way to be a good parent but what if the pressure to do it all is actually hurting our kids and disconnecting our families? In this episode of Parenting Through Connection, we’re talking about the hidden costs of overscheduling and how to step out of the guilt and into alignment with what really matters to your family. If your da...

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Episode 8: How to Set Boundaries with Confidence

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2025/05/27

Welcome back to Parenting Through Connection! In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest parenting challenges—setting boundaries and dealing with the tidal wave of emotions that often follow. We’ll explore how your attachment style influences the way you hold, or avoid, limits and how you can stay grounded even when your child is falling apart. Here’s what we explore in this episode: Why your child’s meltdown after a boundary isn’t a sign you’re doing it wrong.How your attachme...

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Episode 7: The Postpartum I Didn't Expect

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2025/05/13

Trigger Warning: In honour of Maternal Mental Health Month, I’m opening up about one of the hardest chapters of my life—my postpartum experience. This episode isn’t full of tips or how-tos. It’s the real story of how I went from feeling prepared and confident, to completely lost. I want to offer a gentle heads-up that this episode includes discussion of postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, and feelings of deep overwhelm. If you’re in a tender place, please take care while listening. If you've ev...

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Episode 6: What Does Attachment Really Mean?

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2025/04/28

Have you ever worried that you’re not doing enough to build a strong bond with your child? In today’s episode of Parenting Through Connection, we’re diving into one of the most foundational and misunderstood topics in parenting: attachment. Together, we learn what attachment really is and explore how it’s not about getting it right all the time, but about showing up with presence, compassion, and intention. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why attachment is more about action than affection...

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Episode 5: How to Get Your Kids to Listen

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2025/04/08

One of the most common struggles I hear from parents (and have faced myself!) is getting kids to actually listen. Instead of pushing for louder voices or stricter rules, let’s flip the script. Today on Parenting Through Connection, we’re getting into the reasons why kids really tune us out, and what we can do to change it. If you’re ready for fewer battles and more connection, keep listening! What you'll learn in this episode: Why our kids sometimes seem to tune us out, even when we’re ...

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19:43

Episode 4: Why Your Parenting Style Matters More Than...

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2025/03/11

Have you ever found yourself reacting to your child in a way that surprises you? Maybe you set out to be patient and understanding, but stress, exhaustion, or frustration pulls you into habits you swore you'd never repeat. Why does this happen? More importantly, how can we shift these patterns to become the parents we truly want to be? In this episode, we’re diving deep into parenting styles, the four main types, how they shape our children’s development, and why we often default to certain b...

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Episode 3: How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids

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2025/02/25

Connect with Megan: Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan

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Episode 2: How Intensive Mothering is Ruining Your...

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2025/02/11

Have you ever felt like there’s an unspoken rule about what it means to be a "good" parent? I’ve been there. And let me tell you, it’s exhausting. The idea that a “good mom” is someone who is always selfless, always on, and always happy is one of the reasons why so many of us struggle with guilt, burnout, and frustration. This pressure is called “intensive mothering” and in today’s episode of Parenting Through Connection, I’m breaking down how this model of mothering sets us up for failure an...

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Episode 1: Why the Old Way of Parenting Doesn't Work...

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2025/01/28

Welcome to the first official episode of the Parenting Through Connection podcast with Megan! To kick things off as a foundation, we’ll be talking about why the traditional “authoritative” way of parenting doesn’t work anymore, especially with our children today. I’ll provide you with a fresh perspective on how you can make changes to not only improve your parenting, but your relationships with your children, and of course I’ll share tips on a great place to start! Tune in to learn ...

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