Episode #480 Transforming Parenting: Building Connection with the CLEAR Method!

"Parenting is a relationship, and that relationship is best built on connection and non-compliance."

MegAnne Ford

Parenting Coach

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MegAnne Ford is a dedicated parenting coach with over 22 years of experience working with children and families. With a strong foundation in early childhood education and attachment theory, MegAnne empowers parents to navigate behavioral struggles by fostering connection and understanding. Through her innovative CLEAR method, she guides parents in transforming their relationships with their children, emphasizing the importance of safety, being seen, soothing, and security. MegAnne’s approach not only addresses immediate challenges but also lays the groundwork for healthier relationships and emotional growth.

In this engaging podcast episode, MegAnne discusses the following:

• Focus on Parenting as a Relationship: MegAnne emphasizes that parenting should be viewed as a relationship built on connection rather than compliance.

• CLEAR Method: The method consists of five steps: Connection, Limits, Empowerment, Accountability, and Recovery. Parents can start at any point in the process based on their current needs.

• Deconstructing Power Dynamics: MegAnne discusses the importance of understanding and shifting traditional power dynamics in parent-child relationships.

• Self-Reflection and Repair: Parents are encouraged to engage in self-reflection to identify missed steps in their interactions and to repair any ruptures in the relationship.

• Emotional Safety: The conversation highlights the necessity of creating a safe emotional environment where children feel seen, heard, and understood.

Best Point of Contact:

Listeners can get in touch with MegAnne Ford through her website Be Kind Coaching .

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