Episode 14 – Why Connection Changes Everything: A Conversation with Todd Sarner What if the most effective parenting strategy isn’t a strategy at all—but a relationship? In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Taralee sits down with parenting coach and psychotherapist Todd Sarner, founder of Transformative Parenting and former faculty member at the Neufeld Institute, for a conversation that every parent needs to hear. Todd shares his personal journey into parenting work, shaped by his own adolescence and deeply informed by attachment science and the teachings of Dr. Gordon Neufeld (Hold On to Your Kids). Together, Todd and Taralee explore: 💡 Why connection—not control—is the foundation of healthy behavior 🧠 How your child’s developing brain (especially the prefrontal cortex) impacts their emotions and choices 📉 What’s really behind bossy or defiant behavior 💚 How to “collect before you direct” and read your child’s emotional green light 🔁 The power of repair, even when you feel like it’s too late 🌪️ Why you must be the calm in your child’s storm—and how to do it Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teens, or young adults, this episode will equip and encourage you to lead with confidence, compassion, and connection. 🎧 Don’t miss this one—it’s full of truth, hope, and actionable wisdom for every stage of the parenting journey. ___________ 🎁 Ready to strengthen your relationship with your teen? Enrollment is now open for Taralee’s private 4-week coaching program — but doors close Sunday, July 20! 👉 Watch the free 10-minute intro video here: peacefulheartjourney.com/parent-teen-reconnect Or Visit www.peacefulheartjourney.com ____________ ✨ Learn more about Todd Sarner: Todd Sarner is a parenting coach and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping families move from power struggles and emotional overwhelm to calm, connection, and cooperation. His approach is grounded in attachment science and practical psychology, offering parents real-world tools that work—even in the heat of the moment. Todd is the Director of Transformative Parenting and was an original intern and former Faculty Member at the Neufeld Institute, where he was mentored by renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld. Links: www.transformativeparenting.com www.masterclassforparents.com www.youtube.com/transformativeparenting #ParentingPodcast #TheFOCUSPodcast #ToddSarner #PeacefulParenting #AttachmentParenting #ParentingTeens #FromConflictToConnection #HoldOnToYourKids #ParentingHelp #TransformativeParenting

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