Tamar Medford & Lane Kennedy

The Now What Society

Tamar Medford & Lane Kennedy

  • 319: Navigating Motherhood: Parents Values Vs Your Child's Learning How To Be a Better Parent with Cynthia Coufal

319: Navigating Motherhood: Parents Values Vs Your Child's Learning How To Be a Better Parent with Cynthia Coufal

Monday 18th September 2023

Join Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford with guest Cynthia Coufal as they discuss balancing family values and fostering understanding in parenting.
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Parenting with Purpose: Insights from Cynthia Coufal on Harmonizing Family Values

Episode Overview

  • Explore the delicate balance of parents' values and a child's learning
  • Learn practical strategies for creating safe spaces and understanding in parent-child relationships
  • Discover the importance of aligning family values and nurturing routines to prevent conflicts
  • Gain insights on fostering open communication and mutual respect in parenting
  • Understand the significance of values assessment tools for parents and children
Kids really want to be with their parents more than they'll act like or say. If we have this open relationship with them, they'll feel safe to be whoever they are, even if it conflicts with some of our beliefs.
Parenting is no walk in the park, and balancing your values with your child's learning can feel like a tightrope act. In this episode of 'The Now What Society', hosts Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford sit down with Cynthia Coufal, a seasoned educator and life coach, to tackle these challenges head-on. Cynthia, who has navigated the complexities of a blended family, brings a wealth of experience from her 31 years as a teacher and school counselor.
She shares her personal journey of raising a son with trauma and emotional dysregulation, offering practical advice that resonates with many parents today. They dive into strategies for finding common ground, like using values assessment tools and building routines from a young age to prevent conflicts. Cynthia emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces where children can express themselves freely and the power of open communication and mutual respect.
Whether you're struggling with aligning family values or looking for ways to foster understanding in your home, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you become a better parent.