How You Communicate Matters w/ Amber Lia
Welcome to Season 4 of Parenting IQ!
Equipping parents during their child’s academic years to bring learning to daily moments.
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on today’s episode…
Dr. Kelly Cagle speaks with Amber Lia about her journey as a mother and author, focusing on the importance of communication in parenting with children to foster a positive home environment.
Insights
Summary
In this episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle speaks with Amber Lia about her journey as a mother and author, focusing on the importance of communication in parenting. They discuss the concept of 'parenting scripts' and how to effectively communicate with children to foster a positive home environment. The conversation delves into understanding triggers, practical strategies for managing parenting challenges, and the significance of community support. Amber shares insights from her books and introduces new resources aimed at helping parents navigate the complexities of raising children in today's world.
Takeaways
Parenting scripts can transform communication in the home.
Understanding triggers helps parents respond better to challenges.
Creating margins in life allows for better parenting.
Clarity in expectations can reduce chaos in the home.
Community support is vital for effective parenting.
Every parenting challenge is an opportunity for growth.
Yelling does not equate to power in parenting.
Recognizing personal triggers can lead to healthier responses.
Practical strategies can simplify parenting tasks.
Confidence in parenting comes from understanding one's unique role.
About Amber Lia
BORN AND RAISED IN CALIFORNIA, I LOVE THE COMBINATION OF CITY LIFE AND OUTDOOR LIVING THAT IS IDEAL FOR A BOY-MOM WHO IS RAISING MEN.
Raised in a home that taught the Bible, table manners, and a love for the beach, I find myself passing those ideals on to the next generation. (Though with four sons, table manners are always a work in progress!)
More than anything, I want to live up to my God-given potential. And I want that for my friends, family, readers, and clients too! That’s why I write about gentle parenting, thriving marital relationships, and how to live a healthy lifestyle — all with practical and biblical truth!
Personally, my most cherished moments are when I’m reading and praying in my hammock, sipping sparkling water, while talking on the phone with a close friend, or spending long slow days at the beach with my family to rest and rejuvenate.
My other passion is writing and coaching. If God can use my journey to bless and encourage others, then I’ll feel like I’m fulfilling my purpose — and that potential I mentioned earlier!
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HEY THERE! I’M DR. CAGLE… DO YOU NEED HELP WITH CREATING GREAT HABITS???
Parenting is hard work. It requires tons of boundaries, daily consistency, so much awareness, as well as lots of patience, grace, wisdom, and filters. Combine that hefty list with all of life’s demands and others’ voice may become louder than yours in your child’s life, increasing their anxiety, fears, and doubts.
Healthy parenting is about seeing yourself as your child’s #1 teacher, saying the right words (or nothing at all) at the right time, and having the right tools to be intentional and impactful. Guessing your way through life, which is what most parents do, is a recipe for failure, but following the lead of someone who has two decades of research-based information and fully understands the demands of parenthood is a recipe for a full life— for you and your child.
With a PhD in education, I’m here to teach you how to use daily moments are learning opportunities so you raise confident and competent lifelong learners that thrive in an ever-changing world.
Additionally, I offer workshops and keynotes on various topics to parents, educators, students, and business leaders— because the need to understand, support, and empower learners is everywhere..
