When talking about respectful parenting/ mindful parenting/ gentle parenting, we look at the whole child, we encourage parents to look at the big picture, beyond the moment, beyond the behaviour in that moment. I feel like we cannot talk about a holistic approach to parenting without having some understanding of how our children’s brain works. In this episode I speak with Blanca Velasquez-Martin about brain development of young children, why it’s relevant to us as parents and what we can do...

Floods of tears over the green cup, the broken in half banana or the milk that was supposed to be warm not cold and now it’s too warm. Our children can sometimes have the biggest emotions over the smallest things. If you are wondering how as a parent you can respond to these  emotional outbursts, often called meltdowns or tantrums, then this episode is for you. There is quite a lot of conflicting advice: ignore the child, don’t give into their desires, stay strong or they’ll have you wrapped...

As parents we often put unimaginable pressure on ourselves. We feel like we have to do it all and then when we can't we feel like we are failing. We get so caught up in looking after our children and often forget that we also need to look after ourselves. In this episode I speak to Nathalie Alvarado about re-connecting with our inner wisdom and really tuning into our own emotions and thoughts so that we can be fully aware when responding to our children. If you want to know how to start...

 We all want our children to be polite, generous and kind. We want to teach them how to share their possessions with others and we want them to act genuinely. When our child doesn’t want to give up an object we worry that they might be seen as being mean, greedy, nasty or selfish. In this episode I am going to explore what it really means to share, why there is so much pressure on sharing and how to deal with arguments over toys in social situations. When we are in a playground and our child...

 Montessori has become very popular amongst parents in the last few years. But what is it that has attracted so many of us to this philosophy? What are some of the most important, fundamental principles of this approach and how can they relate to parenting? What are some of the most common misunderstandings and myths about the method? What can we as parents do to implement some aspects of this philosophy into our homes? In today’s episode I am speaking to Carine Robin, who is going to answer...

Setting boundaries is an incredibly hard thing, it can often cause parents quite a bit of stress. Is this limit appropriate? Am I too harsh? Am I too lenient? Should I give in? They seem so upset, is it worth it? These are just some of the questions that come to mind. If you struggle with knowing how to respectfully set and hold a boundary then this episode is for you. We want our children to listen to what we are saying, at the same time we worry they won’t like us if we’re too strict....

Join Aisha, Ana-Kay and Amorette for an inspiring, heart-warming and friendly conversation about raising twins in a respectful / Montessori way. How do we respond to two children having intense emotions at the same time? How do we model something to two toddlers at the same time? Do we have double the amount of resources? What are our twins’ personalities like, how special is the bond between them? These are just some of the questions we answer. Whether you are a parent to multiples or not,...

What actually is a Montessori resource? What the heck are open ended toys or loose parts? What does RIE recommend for babies? What is a passive toy? We are bombarded with adverts and beautiful images of all the resources that our children should have and often it’s really difficult to know what are the best toys to get for our little ones and what is really necessary. If you find your head is spinning from all the options and possibilities and you want to have a better idea about which...

Do you sometimes feel uncertain about how to respond when your children hurt themselves? Sometimes it can be quite stressful for parents, and other times we don’t really think it’s that big of a deal. If you’re wondering what the best way to respond when our kids inevitably hurt themselves this episode is for you. I will talk about why I think certain responses aren't helpful and what to say and do instead. By the end of this episode you’ll hopefully have a slightly calmer approach towards...

How can we support our children with minimal help

If you’re looking for some easy and meaningful ways of connecting with your kids then this episode is for you

How to acknowledge our children's challenging emotions.

If you’re not sure what to say to your baby or how to prepare your toddler for transitions, this episode is for you. It’s all about communication and specifically telling our children what is going on. I talk about how you can build this into your...

If you’re not sure what to say to your baby or how to prepare your toddler for transitions, this episode is for you. It’s all about communication and specifically telling our children what is going on. I talk about how you can build this into your routine and make this a lifelong habit that can save you from many moments of frustration. I will give you plenty of examples of how to do this with your newborn, older baby, toddler and preschooler.  Show notes and transcript for this episode are...

Observations made easy: why we should do them and how do we start? Are you unsure about how to observe your child and why you should do it? In this episode I de-mystify observations and I promise that by the end of it the idea of observing your children won't seem scary or strange to you at all. I talk about why observing our children is so important and how it can benefit us parents. I tell you how you can easily start and give you plenty of examples how to do this with children of different...

This episode is a short introduction to me, Aisha and Trusting Children Podcast. I talk about why I started this podcast and how I hope it will help you on your parenting journey. I talk about how respectful parenting changed my life, what it did for me and what it can do for you, how it can help you find a calmer way of parenting and building a strong relationship with your child. Want to know more about me, head over to my website trustingchildren.com You can find me on Instagram and...

Observations made easy: why we should do them and how do we start?

Introduction to Aisha and why she started this podcast. Making respectful parenting manageable and easy to follow.