Scream Free Parenting with Hal Runkle LMFTScream Free Parenting with Hal Runkle LMFT
Recovery Recharged with Ellen Stewart Pushy Broad from the Bronx
Hal Runkle, LMFT, is here to show you how to Raise your Kids, by Keeping your Cool! The Best-selling Author of Scream Free Parenting teaches us how to calm our emotional reactions and to focus more on your behaviors than your kids! Its time for...
56:07•11 Aug 2021
Scream Free Parenting: Keeping Your Cool with Hal Runkle
Episode Overview
- Focus on managing your own behaviour rather than controlling your child's.
- Learn to pause and respond thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally.
- Allow children to make choices to foster independence and responsibility.
- Maintain authority without resorting to yelling or emotional outbursts.
- Build strong relationships through communication and mutual respect.
“"Nobody can drive you crazy unless you give them the keys."”
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? In this engaging episode of Recovery Recharged, Ellen Stewart, known as the Pushy Broad from the Bronx, sits down with Hal Runkle, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss the art of Scream Free Parenting. Hal shares his insights on how parents can maintain their composure while raising children, focusing on the importance of managing one's own emotional reactions.
With over 1,000 media appearances under his belt, Hal brings a wealth of experience and practical advice to the table. Listeners will be captivated by Hal's candid anecdotes, such as his story about nearly losing his cool at a Waffle House, illustrating the universal struggle of keeping calm under pressure. The conversation delves into the concept of 'emotional reactivity' and how it can be replaced with thoughtful responses that foster healthier family dynamics.
Hal emphasises that the key to effective parenting is not about controlling children's behaviour but rather guiding them to manage their own. Throughout the episode, Ellen and Hal explore strategies for maintaining authority without resorting to yelling or emotional outbursts. They discuss the power of choice in parenting and how allowing children to make decisions can lead to better outcomes. The episode is filled with humour, relatable stories, and actionable tips that will leave parents feeling hopeful and inspired.
Are you ready to transform your parenting style and strengthen your family relationships? Tune in to this insightful discussion and discover how to become a more composed and effective parent.
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