AP 775: How to Handle Your Emotions So Your Kids Don’t Have To || with Eli Harwood, the Attachment Nerd

AP 775: How to Handle Your Emotions So Your Kids Don’t Have To || with Eli Harwood, the Attachment Nerd

Author: Cloud10 April 13, 2026 Duration: 51:06
I had the opportunity to chat with therapist and author Eli Harwood about the messy, beautiful journey of parenting. Eli emphasizes the importance of focusing on our side of the parent-child relationship. It's not about blaming ourselves for our children's struggles, but rather about leveraging our emotions and experiences to enhance our connection with them. Parenting, Eli articulates, raises parents as much as it does children, and it's vital to approach our personal growth with compassion. Eli shared the five gifts from a secure parent—offering a glimpse into what important standards we can aim for as parents. We discussed how our emotional baggage can sometimes interfere with these gifts, but by understanding our patterns, like people-pleasing or perfectionism, we can grow and better support our kids. Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get your AirDoctorPro air purifier with the discount code “MONICA.” Transform your space now. Go to https://www.quince.com/monica for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns; Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home; Join Masterclass for 15% off at masterclass.com/progress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AP 723: A Quick Reminder: IDENTITY IS THE KEY || Growth Spurt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:41
Our identity influences our behavior and vice versa, creating a cycle that can elevate or drag us down. By focusing on how we see ourselves and affirming the identity we aspire to, we interrupt negative patterns and cult…
AP 721: Look for the Glimmers || Growth Spurt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:06
The start of high school was a major leap for my daughter with special needs, magnified by her transition from a charter school. We both faced heightened anxieties about fitting in and managing sensory challenges. Our pr…
How One Deep Breath Can Change Everything || H&K with Monica Packer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:17
Struggling with reactivity or feeling out of control? In this powerful clip, Monica Packer explains the science behind deep breathing and introduces a simple, 10-second practice that can help you create space between tri…

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