Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 6m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode May 2025

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About This Podcast

How do you stay connected to your child especially when emotions run high or boundaries are tested? The Growing Bonds Podcast is your weekly space for thoughtful conversations about parenting and emotional connection. Designed for parents of tweens & teens, each episode explores how to nurture emotional intelligence and build strong family bonds that last. Whether you're navigating mood swings, setting boundaries around screens, or trying to keep communication open—you’ll find real stories, gentle tools, and reflective insights rooted in positive parenting and emotional awareness.

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Recent Episodes

S1E16 When Parents become the Bullies

May 26, 2025 10m

When we think of bullies, we often picture playgroundconfrontations, not family living rooms. But sometimes, without meaning, parents use words or behaviors that wound rather than uplift. In this…

S1E15 Hugs that Heal

May 19, 2025 4m

This episode of The Growing Bonds explores thequiet power of a deep, mindful hug. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s Hugging meditation, I share how conscious hugs can create emotional safety and deepen…

S1E17 Those Darn Phones

May 05, 2025 5m

This week, we’re discussing something we all struggle with: phones. And we look into how small shifts in our habits can make a big difference.I share how a talk at the local library opened my eyes to…

S1E14 Family Vacations: The Bonding begins before the Trip

May 05, 2025 4m

Family vacations aren’t just about where you go—they’re about how you grow together.In this joyful episode, Roberta explores how the magic of travel starts long before departure day. From bedtime…

S1E13 Parenting Out of Love, Not Fear

Apr 28, 2025 4m

As parents, we love deeply but sometimes that love gets tangled with fear. Fear of failure. Fear of struggle. Fear of letting go.In this episode, we’ll explore how fear-driven parenting, though…

S1E12 From Guilt to Growth: Consistent Parenting with Heart

Apr 21, 2025 4m

Ever said “yes” to your child—not out of conviction, but out of guilt?In this episode, I explore the emotional tug-of-war many parents face: wanting to reconnect after being away or busy, but falling…

S1E11 What’s wrong with emotions?

Apr 14, 2025 5m

What if emotions weren’t something to fix—but a way to connect?In this episode, Roberta Bartolo explores a simple but powerful idea: our children don’t need us to solve their emotions—they need us to…

S1E10 The Power of Positive Suggestion in Family Life

Apr 07, 2025 8m

What if the words we repeat each day — to ourselves and to our children — shapes their world?In this episode of The Growing Bonds, I explore the gentle, powerful method of positive suggestion,…

S1E9 Rethinking Birthday Celebrations

Mar 31, 2025 4m

What if a meaningful birthday didn’t need a theme, a venue, or a guest list?In this heartfelt episode of The Growing Bonds, I share a personal reflection on my son’s recent birthday and how it led me…

S1E8 Correcting Behavior with Love and Logic

Mar 24, 2025 5m

What do you do when your child lies or breaks a rule? In this episode, I share a recent experience from our home—a sleepover gone off track—and how we responded with calm correction, clear…

S1E7 Shaping the Inner Critic

Mar 17, 2025 6m

Have you ever caught yourself saying something to your child and realizing it sounds just like the way your parents spoke to you? That’s because the inner voice we develop in childhood stays with us…

S1E6 The Art of Deep Listening – Strengthening Family Connections

Mar 11, 2025 6m

Are you truly listening… or just waiting for your turn to speak?In this episode, we explore The Art of Deep Listening—a simple yet powerful way to build stronger, more meaningful connections with…

S1E5 The Power of Calmness in Family Relationships

Mar 04, 2025 7m

Ever feel like life is moving too fast? Like you’re constantly rushing, juggling, and reacting? In this episode, I dive into something that has completely transformed my family life—calmness.I share…

S1E4 Helping Kids Navigate Jealousy: Turning Comparison into Confidence 🎙💛

Feb 27, 2025 5m

Jealousy—it’s one of those tricky emotions that all kids experience, yet they struggle to express. Whether it’s a sibling getting more attention, a friend receiving a new toy, or feeling left out in…

S1E3 Helping Kids Handle Anger in Healthy Ways

Feb 25, 2025 8m

Anger is a normal emotion, but many kids struggle with how to express it. As parents, we often react in the moment—saying things like “Calm down!” or “Stop overreacting!”—but does that really teach…

S1E2 Creating Healthy Boundaries in Families

Feb 20, 2025 8m

As parents, we love our kids deeply—but sometimes, that love can blur the lines between support and control. In this episode of The Growing Bonds, we dive into why boundaries matter, how enmeshment…

S1E1 What Elemental Teaches Us About Parenting

Feb 18, 2025 5m

Parenting isn’t about shaping our children into who we think they should be—it’s about guiding them to become their true selves.In this episode of The Growing Bonds, we explore the powerful parenting…

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The Growing Bonds has published 17 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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