In our latest podcast episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Emily Murray from Hand in Hand Parenting. Emily brings her expertise on how parents can build intentional family cultures and create the joyful, connected homes we all envision.
🌱 In This Episode, We Explore:
The Family Garden Analogy
Emily introduces the concept of your family culture as a garden. With intentional care, nourishment, and “tending the soil,” families can thrive despite the daily challenges of parenting.
Breaking Generational Cycles
Discover how our parenting habits—shaped by how we were parented—can unconsciously influence how we show up. Emily shares how to recognize and interrupt these cycles to align with the parent you want to be.
The Power of Listening Partnerships
Learn how to lighten your emotional load with Hand in Hand’s signature tool, Listening Partnerships. These simple, mutual listening exchanges with another adult can help you offload stress and refocus on your parenting goals.
Practical Tools for Positive Shifts
From fridge lists to playful parenting techniques, Emily shares small, actionable steps to bring more connection, playfulness, and intention to your family life.
💡 Key Takeaways for Parents:
➡️ Parenting is a Practice: Progress, not perfection, is the goal. Parenting is a lifelong relationship that grows as your children grow.
➡️ Tend to Your Own “Backpack”: Offloading stress through listening and community support makes it easier to show up for your kids.
➡️ Focus on Small Shifts: Big changes come from focusing on one small area at a time—whether it’s sibling relationships, bedtime, or mealtime struggles.
🎧 Listen now to explore how to align your daily parenting with your long-term vision for your family!
Want to learn how to become a playful parent? Join me for a 2-hour Brand NEW Virtual Live The Playful Parenting Workshop today Thursday, December 5th at 12pm Central Time.
After today's workshop, you'll be able to:
Stay calm during holiday meltdowns and turn them around with play
Create joyful moments during busy holiday preparations
Connect with your child even when you're tired and overwhelmed
Feel confident handling big holiday emotions and expectations
Make everyday tasks like getting dressed or bedtime feel easier through play
If any of the above sounds like you, then you’re in the right place. Click here to learn more about the upcoming Playful Parenting Workshop!
To learn more about Emily Murray and Hand in Hand Parenting:
https://www.handinhandparenting.org/
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