Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids

By Flora McCormick, LCPC, Parenting Coach

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For cycle-breaking parents who still face battles at bedtime and beyond, Sustainable Parenting teaches tools that actually change behavior when gentle parenting doesn't work.


If your 6-year-old ignores you, your toddler screams over a broken banana, and bedtime still ends in tears—it’s not you, it’s the gentle parenting advice that’s failing you.


Research shows 1 in 3 parents who try gentle parenting still end the day begging kids to listen and blaming themselves when the scripts don’t stop the tantrums. So unlike other podcasts that only tell you to “stay calm” or “validate feelings” while your toddler is throwing dinosaurs at your head, here you’ll get strategies to set limits kids respect without crushing their spirit so they grow into kind, confident humans, and you finally feel like the calm, in-control parent you want to be.


I’m Flora McCormick—a counselor, parenting coach, and mom of two. After 20 years helping families worldwide, I’ve helped thousands of parents raise confident kids while practicing parenting without yelling or shame. Parenting will always have hard moments, but raising respectful, emotionally healthy kids doesn’t have to be a constant battle. 


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Popular Topics Include: Bedtime battles, Positive discipline, Gentle discipline, Gentle Parenting, Parenting differences, Discipline without yelling, Positive parenting strategies, Raising confident kids



Episode Date
Why Teachers Hate 'Gentle Parenting'
Aug 12, 2026
What Parents Don’t Know About ADHD- what Your Child Needs to Thrive
Aug 05, 2026
End Sleep Crutches: A Kind And Firm Plan For Peaceful Bedtimes
Jul 29, 2026
Here's What Most Couples Are Missing If They're Fighting Over Screens, Discipline & Respect
Jul 22, 2026
The Free Way To Refill Your Parenting Tank
Jul 15, 2026
Competence Equals Confidence: Raising Capable Kids
Jul 08, 2026
Naming The Grumpy Wumpus to Help Kids Calm Down, with Author Julia Shaw
Jul 01, 2026
Self-Regulation Tools with Rachel Votaw Ochoa, LMFT
Jun 24, 2026
How to make Bedtime Peaceful Without Bargaining or Breakdowns
Jun 17, 2026
A Summer Without Screaming - With The Goldilocks Method
Jun 03, 2026
Adam Thorne - Male Therapist, Shares How the "Angry Dad" Might be Masking Fear
May 27, 2026
Jon Gustin, The "Tired Dad" - Solutions to Fatherhood Burnout and Loneliness
May 20, 2026
Motherhood Confessions of Struggle
May 06, 2026
The “Let Them” Method That Stops Backtalk Fast and Builds Respectful Kids
Apr 29, 2026
How to Discipline Without Yelling or Threatening to Cancel Christmas
Apr 22, 2026
The 2-Minute CPR Fix for Yelling at Your Kids
Apr 15, 2026
The 15-Minute Fix For Parenting Fights
Apr 08, 2026
Hybrid Parenting: Why It’s Replacing Gentle Parenting in 2026
Mar 25, 2026
The Parenting Energy Hack: How to Win An Argument With Your Kid Without Being Exhausted
Mar 18, 2026
Turn Sassy Backtalk Into Respectful Communication
Mar 05, 2026
3 Secrets to a Smooth Spring Break
Feb 25, 2026
Taming The Tiny Terrorist: How to Respond to Bossy or Demanding Kids
Feb 18, 2026
What Your "Difficult" Child Wants You to Know
Feb 11, 2026
Tiny Gestures of Love for a BIG Impact on Your Relationship with Your Child
Feb 04, 2026
Do This 1 Step, to Raise Kind Kids in an Unkind World
Jan 28, 2026
A Minimalism Parenting Discussion with Joshua Becker on Calm, Simplified Family Life
Jan 22, 2026
3 Positive Shifts to Raise Respectful Kids
Jan 14, 2026
2026 Family Goals
Jan 07, 2026
Rethinking Devices: Why Less Screen Time Today Builds Calmer Kids Tomorrow
Dec 17, 2025
Stop Arguing And Start Calming: How To Get Real Cooperation
Dec 10, 2025
Is Gentle parenting wrecking your holidays? Holiday Meltdowns, Real Solutions
Dec 03, 2025
Defiance Decoded: How to Respond Without Yelling
Nov 26, 2025
One Gentle Shift that Gets Kids to Listen More
Nov 19, 2025
Positive Parenting Strategies From A Nine-Year-Old
Nov 12, 2025
3 Positive Discipline Tools to End Power Struggles With Kids, and Fights With Your Partner
Nov 05, 2025
How to get Kids to Sleep in Their Own Beds, Even if They Beg You to Stay | Karen Winter
Oct 29, 2025
How to End the Day Calmly Without Feeling Touched Out or Snappy
Oct 22, 2025
How to Be a Lazy Parent in the Best Way - 2 Keys to Less Stress & More Joy
Oct 15, 2025
Playdates Without Panic: 3 Steps to Solve Hitting, Scratching or Grabbing.
Oct 08, 2025
The One Phrase That Works When Kids Ignore You
Oct 01, 2025
The One Tool Most Gentle Parents Miss
Sep 24, 2025
5 Pillars for Peaceful Bedtimes | Matthew Wellington
Sep 17, 2025
How Taking Time for Yourself Makes You a Better Parent
Sep 10, 2025
How Letting Kids Struggle Supports Raising Resilient Kids
Sep 03, 2025
Why Forced Apologies Don’t Teach Kids Responsibility and What to Do Instead
Aug 20, 2025
Raising Responsible & Independent Kids with 5 School-Day Routines
Aug 13, 2025
How to Parent as a Team When You Don’t See Eye to Eye | Rachael Maher
Aug 06, 2025
How to Help Kids Stop Saying “I’m Stupid” or “Nobody Likes Me”
Jul 30, 2025
What Parents Don’t Realize When Kids Talk Back or Slam Doors
Jul 23, 2025
Why “I’m Failing as a Mom” Is the Biggest Lie We Tell Ourselves
Jul 16, 2025
Why Kids Have Angry Outbursts at Home (But Not in Public)
Jul 09, 2025
3 Ways to Control Your Anger as a Parent (Without Yelling)
Jul 02, 2025
How to Get Kids to Listen Without Yelling
Jun 25, 2025
3 Smart Consequences for Children (That Actually Work)
Jun 18, 2025
Help Your Child Transition From Fun to Done with Joy and Ease
Jun 11, 2025
How to End Tech Time Battles and Get Kids Off Screens Without a Fight
Jun 04, 2025
How to Handle 5 Common Summer Trouble Spots with Calm and Connection
May 28, 2025
Three Simple Solutions That Get Kids to Listen
May 21, 2025
How to Stay Calm When Kids Push Boundaries Without Feeling Like You’re Failing
May 14, 2025
Why Your Family Needs a Mission Statement (and How to Make One)
May 07, 2025
How to Stop Feeling Guilty When You Take Time for Yourself
Apr 30, 2025
Five Simple Phrases That Stop Sibling Fights Fast
Apr 23, 2025
Finding Common Ground When You and Your Spouse Parent Differently
Apr 16, 2025
Why Explaining Doesn’t Work When Kids Misbehave (and What to Do Instead)
Apr 09, 2025
How Parents Accidentally Block Their Partner’s Help and Burn Themselves Out
Apr 02, 2025
Why Unmet Needs Are the Root of Your Mom Rage
Mar 26, 2025
Calm Parenting Tips to Make Spring Break Easier with Kids Car Rides, Outings, and Bedtimes
Mar 19, 2025
The Hidden Link Between Phones and Your Child’s Mood Swings | Joanna Bertken
Mar 12, 2025
Organize Family Routines and End the Scheduling Chaos | Jessica Etting
Mar 05, 2025
Is Montessori Elementary Right for Your Child? What Parents Need to Know | Kristina McKinney
Feb 26, 2025
How to Be Firm With Kids Without Yelling or Punishment
Feb 19, 2025
How to Handle the ‘That’s Not Fair!’ Sibling Fights
Feb 12, 2025
Why Kids Talk Back and How to Respond with Respect and Calm
Feb 05, 2025
How to Respond When Your Toddler Climbs, Dumps, and Gets Into Everything
Jan 29, 2025
How to Build Self-Motivation and Responsibility in Kids for Homework and Chores
Jan 22, 2025
3 Parenting Habits that Bring More Cooperation and Less Stress
Jan 15, 2025
3 Key Tools from Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan
Jan 08, 2025
Our Top 5 Parenting Episodes to Help You Stop Power Struggles and Tantrums
Jan 01, 2025
How to Avoid Kids Throwing Tantrums and Family Tensions Over Holiday Breaks
Dec 18, 2024
3 Habits That Get Kids Helping Without Complaints
Dec 11, 2024
How to Prevent Spoiled or Entitled Kids
Dec 04, 2024
Bonus | A Special Thank You to Our Parenting Community
Nov 27, 2024
Will AI Tools Actually Make Family Routines Easier for Parents?
Nov 20, 2024
How to Give Kids Safe Outlets for Anger Without Hurting Anyone
Nov 13, 2024
Tired of Saying “No” All Day? How to Get Kids to Listen Without Power Struggles
Nov 06, 2024
3 Positive Parenting Strategies to Get Toddlers to Listen and Cooperate
Oct 30, 2024
The Parenting Mistake Most of Us Make (and How to Avoid It)
Oct 23, 2024
How to Respond When Kids Demand Your Attention Nonstop
Oct 16, 2024
How to Get on the Same Page - Parenting Together With Kindness & Firmness.
Oct 09, 2024
How to Stop Toddler Hitting
Oct 02, 2024
The Three H's to Use When Kids are Crabby or Complaining
Sep 25, 2024
The "Satanic Rule" That Sneaks Into Our Parenting
Sep 18, 2024
How to Support Kids Who Are Gifted and Struggle With Learning Differences | Victoria Williams
Sep 11, 2024
3 Simple Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Confidence
Sep 04, 2024
How to Stop Yelling and Create Calmer, Easier Days with Your Kids
Aug 28, 2024
Three Keys to Responding Calmly and Confidently to Power Struggles
Aug 21, 2024
3 Steps That Get Kids To Listen Without Pushback
Aug 14, 2024
3 Steps to Make School Routines Run Smoothly
Aug 07, 2024
How to Stop Backtalk and Teach Kids to Speak With Respect
Jul 31, 2024
The Simple Phrase That Gets Kids to Listen the First Time
Jul 24, 2024
How to Handle Parenting Differences During In-Law Visits With Confidence
Jul 17, 2024
Positive Discipline: How to Relax When Grandparents or Relatives Watch Your Kids
Jul 10, 2024
How to Support Kids Who Resist Change and Struggle With Transitions
Jul 03, 2024
Three Steps to Rebuild Connection After You Lose Your Cool
Jun 26, 2024
How to Set Clear Rules for Toys, Tech, and Treats Without Daily Power Struggles
Jun 19, 2024
How to Stay Patient With Kids While Managing Chronic Illness | Jonathan Stewart
Jun 12, 2024
How to Stop Emotional Eating When Parenting Feels Overwhelming | Meredith Ries, LCPC
Jun 05, 2024
What to Say When Kids Whine So They Learn to Ask Respectfully
May 29, 2024
How to Be Both Kind and Firm With Kids | Jane Nelsen
May 22, 2024
How to Be Both Kind and Firm With Kids | Jane Nelsen
May 15, 2024
How to Be Both Kind and Firm With Kids | Jane Nelsen
May 08, 2024
How to Ask for What You Need as a Mom (Without Feeling Guilty)
May 01, 2024
How to Break Free from Parenting Struggles and Find Calm that Lasts
Apr 24, 2024
How to Handle Parenting Differences With Your Partner Without Fighting
Apr 17, 2024
How to Get Kids Ages 5–12 Off Screens Without Daily Battle
Apr 10, 2024
How to End Power Struggles and Encourage Cooperation With Your Three-Year-Old
Apr 03, 2024
5 Simple Self-Care Habits Busy Moms Can Actually Stick To
Mar 27, 2024
How to Get Young Kids to Sit at the Table and Eat Without Whining
Mar 20, 2024
How to Enjoy Spring Break Without Meltdowns (Vacation or Staycation)
Mar 13, 2024
3 Sleep Strategies for Kids Who Resist Bedtime | Myra Hartzheim
Mar 06, 2024
How to Stop Sibling Fights and Help Kids Work Together
Feb 28, 2024
What to Say When Your Child Says "You're Mean!"
Feb 21, 2024
How to Reconnect With Your Partner When You’re Exhausted From Parenting | Lindley Gentile
Feb 14, 2024
The Easiest Way to Get Kids to Listen When You're Exhausted
Feb 07, 2024
What Do Teens Wish Parents Knew? An 18-Year-Old Explains | Isabel Minor
Jan 31, 2024
Why Explaining and Reasoning Don't Work With Neurodivergent Kids and What Helps Instead
Jan 24, 2024
Why Young Kids Hit, Tease, and Put Others Down and How to Respond
Jan 17, 2024
How to Let Go of Mom Guilt When You Take Time for Yourself
Jan 10, 2024
Balancing Parenting Goals and Family Life for a Calmer Year
Jan 03, 2024
3 Simple Steps to Stress Less and Enjoy Parenting More
Dec 27, 2023
How to Help Kids Calm Down Without Time Out
Dec 20, 2023
How Getting Curious Helps You Stay Calm When Kids Refuse or Ignore You
Dec 13, 2023
How to Handle a Child Who Argues About Everything
Dec 06, 2023
What to Say When Your Child Says “No” So They Listen Without a Fight
Nov 29, 2023
Does Forcing Kids to Say “Sorry” and “Thank You” Build Respect or Backfire?
Nov 22, 2023
How to Get Kids to Listen in 10 Seconds or Less
Nov 15, 2023
The First Step to Connect With Your Child Before Correcting Behavior
Nov 08, 2023
How to Help Your Child Build Grit by Letting Them Struggle (Without Stepping In Too Soon)
Nov 01, 2023
2 Simple Tricks to Prevent Meltdowns and Candy Battles This Halloween
Oct 25, 2023
How to Handle After-School Meltdown Without Turning on Screens
Oct 18, 2023
The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make in Meltdowns and the no. 1 Phrase That Calms Faster
Oct 11, 2023
How to Get Kids to Actually Help With Chores Without Complaining
Oct 04, 2023
How to Handle Whining and Clinginess While Building Toddler Independence
Sep 27, 2023
5 Surprises No One Warns You About in Early Parenthood
Sep 20, 2023
5 Playful Tricks to Get Kids to Cooperate Without a Fight
Sep 13, 2023
How to Build a Stronger Bond With Your Child in Just Minutes a Day
Sep 06, 2023
The #1 Way to Start Enjoying Time With Your Kid Again
Aug 30, 2023
3 Ways to Create Calm, Cooperative Morning Routines and Stop Meltdowns
Aug 23, 2023
The Quick Fix for School Drop-Off Anxiety
Aug 16, 2023
How to Handle Public Tantrums Without Embarrassment
Aug 09, 2023
3 Mistakes That Make Gentle Parenting Backfire and How to Fix Them
Aug 02, 2023
The One Mistake to Avoid When Your Kid Lies or Steals
Jul 26, 2023
3 Phrases That Get Your Kids to Listen on the First Try
Jul 19, 2023
The Quickest Way to End Bedtime Battles
Jul 12, 2023
How to Teach Kids Gratitude So They Don’t Act Entitled
Jul 05, 2023
Why Fault Finding Keeps Kids Fighting | A Positive Discipline Approach
Jun 28, 2023
How to Survive the Newborn Stage Without Losing Sleep or Your Marriage | Dr. Gabe McCormick
Jun 21, 2023
How to Turn Kids’ Boredom Into Creative Screen-Free Fun
Jun 14, 2023
Insider Secrets to Calm Confident Parenting
Jun 07, 2023
The Secret to Raising Confident Kids
May 31, 2023
How to Stop Sibling Fights Without Yelling
May 24, 2023
Parenting Without Yelling | Breaking the Gentle Mom, Monster Mom Cycle
May 17, 2023
3 Effective Consequences for Kids That Actually Work | Positive Discipline Tips
May 17, 2023
Two Simple Steps to End Homework & Chore Fights With Your Child
May 17, 2023
How to Calm a Meltdown in 30 Seconds or Less
May 17, 2023
How to Stay Calm With Young Kids During Tantrums and Power Struggles
May 17, 2023
How to Earn Your Child’s Respect by Making a Clear Plan
May 17, 2023
Trailer | Welcome to the Sustainable Parenting Podcast!
Apr 05, 2023