Episode 35

Back To The Basics: The Foundation of Conscious Parenting

We cannot hold our children to a higher standard than we hold ourselves is one of my core beliefs when it comes to parenting. Modeling is the most effective way to teach our children skills such as self-regulation. In this episode Caley breaks down self-regulation into 5 different steps for PARENTS, so we can teach our children. 

References mentioned in the podcast:

Managing Emotional Mayhem By Dr. Becky Bailey

Dr. Susan David

The Whole Brain Child By Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson 

Atlas of the Heart By Dr. Brené Brown 

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About the Podcast

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About your host

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Caley Kukla

Caley earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Florida. For the past 12 years, she has worked in a variety of roles to serve families including preschool teacher, early interventionist, behavior therapist, and now a private consultant and podcaster.

Her most recent professional development includes Conscious Discipline™, The Play Project ™, and training with Dr. Ross Greene on his Collaborative Problem-Solving approach. Caley grounds her work in the most up-to-date neuropsychology, Attachment Theory, and developmentally appropriate practices that value the parent-child relationship over compliance. 

Caley empowers parents to understand children’s behavior through brain science and empathy by translating children’s behavior into easy-to-follow steps. In between translating brain science to practical tips for parents, Caley raises her two boys with her husband in South Florida. She works out daily and loves the ocean, naps, and coffee.