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The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast
The Raising Kids With Purpose Podcast is where overwhelmed moms and parents, especially those raising neurodivergent, high-energy, or strong-willed kids, learn emotional regulation for parents so they can regulate themselves FIRST and show up as their kids’ strongest advocates.
Through the PURPOSE framework of Pause & Presence, Understanding the Whole Child, Rupture, Reflection & Repair, Play, Optimizing Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Regulation, Setting Boundaries, and Empowering Growth…
Episodes
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast36 // 10 Research-backed ways to raise grateful kids
When Adriane’s youngest was little, his favorite two words were “thank you.” He said them after everything, even when it didn’t make sense. She thought she was…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast35 // 4 Surprising reasons your kids are ungrateful
You planned the vacation, bought the birthday gift, and drove them everywhere, and you didn’t even get a “thank you.” If you’ve ever looked at your kids and…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast34 // Why kids do the exact opposite of what you say
"Don't kick it in the middle!" Every parent on my son's 9- and 10-year-old soccer team yells it, and every single time, the ball goes right down the middle for…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast33 // Stop making your child say sorry: Do this instead to teach empathy
How many times have you told your child to "say you're sorry," only to hear a quick "I'm sorry" and then watch them do the same thing an hour later? That's…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast32 // WHY YELLING AT YOUR KIDS DOESN'T WORK SERIES (PT. 3) | How to stop getting trapped in dysregulation
WHY YELLING AT YOUR KIDS DOESN'T WORK SERIES (PART 3) | Stop Getting Trapped in Dysregulation In the final episode of this 3-part series, Adriane tackles the…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast31 // WHY YELLING AT YOUR KIDS DOESN’T WORK SERIES (PT. 2) | It breaks connection and trust & it creates shame
In Part 1, Adriane broke down the brain science behind why yelling backfires — and shared the story of the backyard scream that landed her with shingles. In…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast30 // WHY YELLING AT YOUR KIDS DOESN’T WORK (PT. 1) | 3 reasons yelling backfires
In this episode, the first of a 3-part series, Adriane breaks down the first three of nine reasons why yelling doesn't work, backed by brain science, and gives…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast29 // Rupture and repair: How to fix parent-child conflict before it causes lasting damage
Rupture and Repair: How to Fix Parent-Child Conflict Before It Causes Lasting Damage Ruptures with our kids are inevitable, but repair is what makes the…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast28 // How to make back-to-school routines last beyond the first week
Back to School Routines That Actually Stick This August felt different. The first day of school was the least stressful one Adriane's ever had, and it wasn't…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast27 // The words that shape who your kids become: Writing positive lunchbox notes that build self-love
Every single word you speak to your child is either building an identity that says "I am enough, I am worthy, I am loved, I am seen" or quietly teaching them…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast26 // When Your Kid Refuses to Go To School (and Nothing You Try Works)
School refusal is so often labeled defiance, manipulation, or laziness, but it's actually a child's nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast25 // Defiance, Meltdowns, Aggression: What is really going on in your kid's brain
Your kid melts down, tells you no, or hits their sibling and has aggressive behaviors, and it's exhausting. There are two hidden problems behind almost every…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast24 // 5 Easy Strategies for Parenting Kids with Behavior Problems
If your kid melts down out of nowhere, digs in their heels, or reacts in a way that leaves you completely stumped, this episode is for you. Adriane breaks down…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast23 // 5 Playful Habits to Build a Stronger Bond With Your Kids
You're playing with your kids because you know it's good for them, but something feels off. You might even feel annoyed. In this episode, I break down the 5…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast22 // How to Be a Playful Parent When You're in Parental Burn Out
"I don't have time to play with my kids" is rarely about the clock. It's usually beliefs and burnout talking. In this episode, I talk about why play can feel…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast21 // Why Your Kid Keeps Disobeying You And What Works Faster Than Timeouts
Your kid isn't trying to make your life harder. In this episode, I'm breaking down what "disobedience" actually is (hint: it's rarely defiance), why play works…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast20 // 7 Simple Ways to Build a Strong Relationship With Your Kids
These 7 tools are about being intentional with the time you already have, not adding more to your plate. #1: Play Kids learn, process, and connect through play…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast19 // 4 Ways to Connect Before You Correct so Your Kids Can Listen Better
You know the moment. Your kid does the thing, and before you even think about it you're correcting, lecturing, repeating yourself, and nothing lands. They do…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast18 // How to Set Boundaries and Stop Giving In to Your Kids' Every Request!
Have you felt like you keep giving in and can't follow through on a rule or boundary you've given your kids? This is super common as parents find themselves…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast17 // Why Praise Doesn't Work to Motivate Kids (And What to Do Instead)
You may have been told to praise your kids when they're "being good." So you tell them, "Good job" any time they make a good choice; you may use sticker charts…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast16 // Help Your Kids Build Frustration Tolerance to Become More Resilient
A lot of parents grew up without getting their emotional needs met. They may have grown up emotionally unsupported and left to work through hard feelings on…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast15 // {Part 3/3: The 8 Sensory Systems Every Parent Needs To Know}: The Sense no one talks about
This episode is about the 8th sensory system — interoception, and it’s the sense no one talks about. It's the one that connects your child's meltdowns, their…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast14 // {Part 2/3: The 8 Sensory Systems Every Parent Needs To Know} Sound, Sight, Smell & Taste
Why Your Kid Covers Their Ears, is Super Loud but Hates Loud Places & Won't Eat Certain Foods Has your child ever covered their ears at their own birthday…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast13 // {Part 1/3: The 8 Sensory Systems Every Parent Needs To Understand}: Tactile, Vestibular and Proprioceptive
Part 1/3: The 8 Sensory Systems Every Parent Needs to Understand If you've ever googled "why is my child so difficult," this one's for you! Because here's what…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast12 // How to Become Your Child's Emotion Coach With These 5 Steps
5 Steps to Become Your Child's Emotion Coach The moment your child is at their most emotional is not a problem to solve. It is actually the most important…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast11 // How Screen Time Isn't the Break You Think It Is: What the Research Says About Handing an iPad Over to Toddlers and Kids
How Screen Time Isn't the Break You Think It Is Have you ever handed your child an iPad to get five minutes of peace, eat out at a restaurant, shop without…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast10 //The Best Parenting Tool for Less Power Struggles and More Cooperation
Does your child tune you out, ignore your requests, not do their chores, or make good choices? Then they will sometimes respond when you raise your voice or…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast9 // The Lie We've Been Told About Consequences (and Rewards)
This may challenge everything you believe about parenting: consequences do not teach. The research (and so many people's personal experiences) have been this…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast8 // What To Do When You Feel Like You're A Failure In Parenting
"I'm a terrible mom or dad." "I'm failing my kids." "I keep losing it, and I don't know how to stop. I'm a failure." If you've ever said any of those things…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast7 // Creating Your Child's Safe Base Series: 7 Powerful Ways to Build a Strong Family Culture
A family’s culture is the invisible thread that holds a home together. If you are looking for practical ways to build your family culture intentionally, this…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast6 // Creating Your Child's Safe Base Series: How to Help Your Kids Feel Seen and Heard
If you are looking for real, practical ways to get your kids to listen while improving your overall family communication, this episode is for you! Before…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast5 //Creating Your Child's Safe Base Series: 6 Ways to Make Your Family Values Stick
Now that your family has a compass, let’s make those values something your kids can actually see, feel, and live out. Before listening to this episode, be sure…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast4 // Creating Your Child's Safe Base Series: How to Define Your Family Values
If you want to parent with more clarity, confidence, and calm — your family needs a compass. In Episode 1 of the Building Your Family Foundation series, we’re…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast2 // The Power of Pausing in Parenting: How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding
If you’ve ever promised yourself you wouldn’t yell — and then yelled anyway — this episode is for you. You know what to do. But in the moment, something takes…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast3 // Are You Seeing Your Child, or a Problem to Solve?
If your child is having tantrums, talking back, refusing to listen, or acting “defiant”… what do you actually believe about them in that moment? Do you believe…
The Raising Kids with Purpose Podcast1 // Welcome: Why YOU Come First
If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I stay calm with my child when I know what to do?” — this episode is for you. You’re not broken. Your child isn’t broken…