In this special episode of Brave Being, Bridget is joined by her young friend Elliot to discuss the pressing issues of our time: homework, dessert, the racket of lego prices, and dogs.Topics Include:- The tyranny of worksheets- Benefits of Lego

#111 – Accepting The Moment As It Is

Jan 20th, 2022 17m 11s

The challenges of everyday life can create unpleasant feelings for us. Things don’t go our way, people are difficult, or sometimes we just feel off. Paradoxically, the more we resist these unpleasant feelings, the more stressed our nervous syst

#110 – The Root of All Challenging Behaviors

Jan 13th, 2022 22m 21s

The ability to regulate one’s behavior is arguably the ultimate life skill. When we model this for our children, we set them up for a lifetime of success.But dysregulation manifests differently for children and adults, making it challenging for

#109 – The Power of Intention

Dec 30th, 2021 18m 50s

Every parent wants to communicate with their child from a place of love. Yet, despite the deep love we have for our kiddos, we often find ourselves communicating from a place of fear.In today's episode, Bridget discusses why intentionality is t

#108 – The Problem With Productivity: Why We Over-Schedule Our Kids

Dec 23rd, 2021 15m 39s

Our obsession with being productive keeps us so busy that we often forget to stop and smell the roses.Even when we do take a few moments of downtime, our minds are quick to rush along to the next thing we have to get done.In today’s episode, Br

#107 – Three Strategies For Dealing With "That Kid" In Class

Dec 16th, 2021 15m 8s

When our kids are the target of unwanted attention, often our first impulse is to step in as their protector. Unfortunately, our efforts typically aren't effective. And as kids grow older these types of interactions only become more complicated

#106 – How to Avoid Power Struggles With Kids

Dec 9th, 2021 17m 35s

We’ve all been there. Heels dug in, both sides are convinced "I’m right," and no one's budging an inch. How do we avoid these power struggles while maintaining our authority?In this episode, Bridget breaks down why we end up in power struggles

#015 – Bluey and the Importance of Play

Dec 2nd, 2021 14m 1s

Today we discuss the importance of play and how children use play to process important events. We discuss the TV show Bluey, why Bridget is a fan, and how we can use play to instill autonomy in our kiddos.Topics Include:The importance of physic

#104 – Instilling Your Deepest Values In Your Kids

Nov 25th, 2021 20m 48s

Uncertainty is one of the most uncomfortable feelings for humans to manage. In our rapidly changing post-COVID world, there's no shortage of uncertainty–especially as a parent.Getting clear on our core values and defining a vision for our famil

#103 – Managing Social and Emotional Challenges From COVID

Nov 18th, 2021 21m 39s

Schools are back in session, but the gap in organized education brought about by COVID has left many parents feeling like their children are falling behind.In this episode, Bridget discusses how we can empower our kiddos to overcome any social-

#102 – Learning to Trust Your Inner Wisdom as a Parent

Nov 11th, 2021 17m 57s

When you encounter a challenge as a parent, it’s all too easy to jump on google or grab that parenting book in search of a solution.The sheer number of resources can be overwhelming. And if you’ve played this game for any length of time, you kn

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#101 – The Challenges of Modern Parenting: How to Parent With Purpose

Nov 11th, 2021 17m 55s

Parenting is tough.We enter parenthood with dreams of being the best parent ever. But it doesn’t take long for us to discover how hard it is to balance our busy lives with the challenges of modern parenting.Things become even more complicated w

#100 – Recapping the Last 100

Jun 3rd, 2021 30m 16s

We made it to episode 100!! A deep offering of gratitude to each and every one of you who have been on this journey with us, and a warm welcome to new listeners who are just now finding the show. In this episode, Bridget offers a reflection on

#099 – Summer Screen Time

May 27th, 2021 22m 13s

Are you struggling to set clear boundaries around screen time with your kiddos? In this episode of Brave Being, Bridget discusses strategies for managing screen time for our kiddos and for ourselves as we move into the summer months.Topics Incl

#098 – Withholding Connection

May 20th, 2021 19m

Bridget discusses the common trap many of us fall into when dealing with defiant children–the impulse to withhold connection. Bridget explores why withholding connection, or threatening to withhold connection, can unconsciously communicate to o

#097 – What is my child teaching me?

May 13th, 2021 17m 33s

Bridget connects with listeners on the lessons of parenthood, and the ways in which our children are our greatest teachers.Topics Include:What kiddos teach us about time and patienceSelf-compassion. Knowing what you are doing is enoughIntegrati

#096 - Anger, Heartbreak, Grief | Part 3

Apr 29th, 2021 16m 24s

Bridget continues her series on anger, heartbreak, and grief, guided by Glennon Doyle's book Untamed, and discusses how grief can provide us with a doorway into deep transformation.Topics Include:Grief as a doorway to transformationAvoidancePro

#095 - Anger, Heartbreak, Grief Part 2

Apr 22nd, 2021 18m 34s

Bridget follows up with listeners on last week's episode about anger, heartbreak, and grief. In this episode, Bridget discusses heartbreak, motherhood, and how heartbreak can guide us to find purpose and meaning in our lives.Topics Include:The

#094 - Anger, Heartbreak, Grief Part 1

Apr 15th, 2021 20m 56s

Bridget discusses with listeners what we stand to lose when we neglect difficult emotions, and how facing our challenges head-on can help us tune into our authentic selves.Topics Include:The cheetah at the zooAnswering the door when difficult e

#093 - Empathy

Apr 8th, 2021 14m 24s

Bridget continues her previous discussion on the Boulder, Colorado shooting, how we might make sense of such events, and what we can do to reduce incidents of violence as a community.Topics Include:Responding to tragedy and griefMaking sense of

#092 - Modeling

Apr 1st, 2021 17m 59s

Bridget discusses the topic of modeling, how children learn by observing what we do rather than what we say, and what this means for how we express ourselves to our kiddos.Topics Include:Children learn through observation, not descriptionManagi

#091 - Brave Conversations

Mar 25th, 2021 18m 44s

Bridget discusses the Colorado grocery store shooting that took place this week, and how we can have brave conversations with our kiddos about this tragedy and other acts of violence.Topics Include:The normalization of violence in our cultureRe

#090 - Mirroring

Mar 18th, 2021 23m 38s

Bridget discusses the topic of mirroring and how young children look to their parents and primary caregivers as examples of how to behave in the world.Topics Include:Developmental changes for one-year-oldsMirror neuronsPromoting development and

#089 - Getting Sick of Each Other?

Mar 11th, 2021 20m 55s

In today's episode, Bridget discusses the pent-up energy many of us are feeling right now, our kiddos included, and how we might manage expectations of our children and ourselves during this time.Topics Include:Managing pent-up energy from wint

#088 - Being Right

Mar 4th, 2021 21m 1s

In today's episode, Bridget discusses our need to feel right, why differences in relationships are as important as shared interests, and how having a healthy relationship with these differences can foster more resilient children.Topics Include: