Aware Parenting and teenagers with Joss Goulden

In this episode Shelley chats with Aware Parenting instructor of 16 years, Joss Goulden.  With a background in psychology and counselling, and a love of supporting families with aware parenting and natural learning, this Mother of two teenage children has a wealth of knowledge for the Aware Parenting community. If you've ever wondered what the experience of children and parents who have practiced the Aware Parenting paradigm through the seasons of time feels like, then listen as Joss shares that with us.   In this episode you'll learn about: - how refusing to do sleep training and control crying led Joss to find Aware Parenting- the powerful ways to connect with your teenager without having to result to punishment and rewards- the role privacy and autonomy plays for our teenagers and why it is so vital- the importance of looking for the underlying needs when behaviour is challenging and meeting their needs in a way that allows respect for them, and feels good for all- why a conflict free household is never the goal and how to handle conflict in a way that leaves everybody feeling loved If you are wanting to cultivate an emotionally safe environment for your teenager to grow into an adult whilst staying connected to you,  then this is the podcast episode for you!21 days of play courseContinue the conversation with Shelley here:https://www.facebook.com/shelleyclarkemindbodyparentinghttps://www.instagram.com/_shelleyclarke_/Find Joss Goulden here:https://awareparenting.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063759596832https://www.instagram.com/awareparentingwithjoss/This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being