Parenting with Respect for Our Kids’ Autonomy with Dr. Siggie Cohen

Humans are built to work and depend on each other for survival and when you’re a parent, that desire to protect and help is increased tenfold. It’s a natural feeling to want to protect our kids from the harms and struggles of the world but it doesn’t mean we should micromanage them either. Sometimes the best course of action is to take a step back and watch. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Siggie Cohen, a child and family therapist who aids parents establish a better connection with their kids through her online parenting courses. She’ll be joining me to discuss the importance of being respectful of our kids’ autonomy and ways we can help them exercise it while still providing guidance in their lives.  Listen in on this episode to help your kids find their own voice in the world!    Episode Highlights: Autonomy and dependency is ingrained in us Allow your kids to feel their own emotions Encourage your kids rather than force them Ways to help your kids realize their innate autonomy   Connect with Dr. Siggie Website | Dr. Siggie Cohen Instagram | @dr.siggie Parenting Courses | Dr. Siggie Cohen   Are you ready to change your family dynamic through connective parenting? Work with me one on one and together we’ll hone in on the sources of discontent and chaos, and find solutions that are specific to your family’s needs. It doesn’t matter if you are married or single if you parent alone or you want to do this with your parenting partner.To sign up for my One-on-One Private Parenting Sessions, click here to start now and change your parenting reality! -- Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes. Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here. Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more Click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/PEACE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy