aParently! A Podcast for Parents
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S3E6 aParently! A Conversation about Neurodivergent Parenting
What is neurodivergence, really, and how do we parent well when a child’s brain works differently? In this episode of aParently! A Conversation Between Parents, parent coach Shawn Hopkins talks with…
S3E5 Parenting, The Long Game
When we imagine parenting kids who struggle the way we once did, it is easy to assume our experience will automatically create connection. That if we say the right words, share the right insight, or…
S3E4 aParently! A Conversation with Ashley Little
aParently! A Conversation With Ashley Little In this episode, Shawn Hopkins sits down with Ashley Little, a parent coach and single mom to a seven year old boy, for an honest and grounding…
S3E3 aParently! A Conversation with Vivian Miller
aParently! A Conversation Between Parents with Vivian Miller In this episode, I sit down with Vivian Miller, a single mom to an eleven year old son who is very lucky to have her in his…
S3E1 aParently! A Conversation Between Parents- Alex Reynolds
This week on aParently! A Conversation Between Parents, I’m sitting down with Alex Reynolds, a married father of two great boys, Jonny (11) and Thomas (8). Alex has been a steady and thoughtful…
S3E1 The Parent Pause- When You Don't Want to Be Around Your Kids
Parent Pause: When You Don't Want to Be Around Your Kids: Come Back to the Room In this short episode, Shawn talks honestly about a feeling many parents have but rarely say out loud: sometimes you…
S3E2 aParently! A Podcast for Parents- The Parent Pause- Confidence Not Arrogance
Parent Pause: Confidence, Not Arrogance In this quick Parent Pause, Shawn breaks down the difference between raising a confident child and an arrogant one—and why kids often confuse the two. You’ll…
S2E6 Take It Away, Parents: Raising Kids Who Know Their Worth — The Takeaway Episode
Take It Away, Parents: Raising Kids Who Know Their Worth — The Takeaway Episode In this wrap up to the Raising Kids Who Know Their Worth series, Coach Shawn pulls together the most practical tips…
S2E5 Navigating Self-Respect in a Sexualized World
aParently! A Podcast for Parents Series: Raising Kids Who Know Their Worth — Episode 5 Navigating Self-Respect in a Sexualized World Our kids are surrounded by pressure — from social media,…
S2E4 Respecting Thoughts and Feelings- Teaching your child to trust their inner voice
Episode 4: Respecting Your Kids’ Thoughts and Feelings Season 2: Raising Kids Who Know Their Worth Every parent knows the frustration: one child shuts down and won’t share a thing, while another…
S2E3 Respect Starts at Home: Teach Your Child Body Respect & Consent (From first talks to tough moments)
Respect Starts at Home: Teach Your Child Body Respect & Consent (From first talks to tough moments) In our series Raising Kids Who Know Their Worth, this episode brings worth into the body. We…
S2E2 When 'NO' is Exactly What You Want to Hear From Your Kid. Respecting their 'NO' builds confidence and self-worth.
When “No” Is Exactly What You Want to Hear from Your Kid** This is Episode 2 in the series *Raising Kids Who Know Their Worth*. Last week, we talked about *Respect Starts with Worth, Not Shame*.…
S2E1 Respect Starts With Worth, Not Shame
Episode 1: Respect Starts With Worth, Not Shame In this kickoff episode of One Respectful Act a Week, Shawn Hopkins shares a deeply personal story about how his own understanding of worth was…
S1 When to Shut Up and Listen: Becoming the Parent Your Kids Can Talk To
We want to raise kids who feel safe talking to us—but real listening takes more than good intentions. It takes presence, practice, and the humility to pause our advice and simply be there. In this…
S1 When You're Kid Doesn't Know How Cool They Are. Raising Confident, Kind Humans
Ever look at your child and think, “You’re amazing—how do you not see it?” In this episode, we dive into that frustrating, tender gap between how we see our kids and how they see themselves. We’ll…
S1 What to do when your kid says F-U! In That Moment (and After)
There are parenting moments that knock the wind out of you—and being cursed at by your kid might top the list. Whether they say “F-you” outright or invent their own version, the sting is real. In…
S1 Teaching Kids Responsibility (Without Letting Our Baggage Get in the Way)
We all want to raise responsible kids—ones who remember their tasks, help out without nagging, and grow into capable adults. But let’s be real: sometimes our own childhood baggage sneaks into the…
S1 The Think-Feel-Do Method: A Simple Tool That's Helping My Kids Talk Through Conflict. A Simple Tool That’s Helping My Kids Talk Through Conflict
In this episode, I share a simple but powerful method we’ve started using in our home to help our kids navigate sibling conflict. It’s called the Think-Feel-Do Method, and it’s helping my boys name…
S1 How to Make Your Point (So Your Kid Actually Hears It)
Ever feel like your kid just tunes you out the moment you start giving advice? You’re not alone. In this episode of aParently!, we break down a simple, effective way to share your wisdom—without the…
S1 When Hate Hangs On: What Your Child's Resentment Might Really Be About
In this deeply practical episode, Coach Shawn explores what’s really going on when a child can’t let go of hate or resentment. Drawing from his experience as a foster dad and insights from…
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