Ever feel like you're repeating yourself all day long, but your kids still aren’t listening?

It can leave even the calmest parent feeling frustrated, unheard, and unsure what to try next.

In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’re talking about why this happens—and how to shift things in a way that supports both calm & peaceful parenting and real connection.

You’ll learn:

• Three common reasons children tune us out
• Simple parenting strategies that improve parent-child communication without yelling or threats
• How to set limits with gentle discipline that works for both toddlers and neurodivergent children
• Ways to balance kindness and firmness—so your child listens without losing their sense of independence

These positive parenting tools help reduce tantrums, power struggles, and that overwhelming pressure to be the “perfect” parent. They’re rooted in understanding anxiety & emotions—yours and your child’s—and building strong routines that make family time feel smoother and more connected.

✨ Parents who’ve tried these strategies share that they’ve seen big shifts—like calmer mornings, easier bedtimes, and more moments of real parent-child connection.

Want support for your unique family? You’re invited to book a free clarity call using the link in the episode description. And if this episode gave you a fresh perspective, we’d love for you to leave a five-star review and share what spoke to you most.

✨Want more?

1) Use this link for a FREE 20 min clarity call with Sustainable Parenting.

2) Download the FREE pdf. on getting kids to listen.

3) Buy a 3 session Coaching Bundle (saving you $100) - for THREE 30-min sessions 1:1 with ME, where we get right to the heart of your challenges, and give you small, powerful shifts that make a huge difference fast.