Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley

By Empowering parents with peaceful & playful strategies to bring the delight back into parenting. 'Delight in Parenting with Dajana Yoakley' is your guide to a thriving family life.

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Welcome to Delight in Parenting Podcast. Let's into the essence of peaceful, playful and emotionally intelligent parenting, where I share the insights, expert advice & research, and support necessary to transform your parenting approach from struggling to delighting. Say goodbye to conflict and embrace cooperation, creating a more joyful home environment. Join me as we embark on a path to deeper connection and more peace & play within our families. I'm excited to connect and share this journey with you through each episode!

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Episode Date
78. The Voice You Use With Yourself Is Being Copied
Sep 24, 2026
77. Bedtime Battles: What Anxiety Is Trying to Tell You
Sep 03, 2026
Why Mindful, Connected Parents Can Still Feel Stuck With Their Child’s Anxiety
Aug 27, 2026
76. When Mealtime Becomes a Battlefield: The Anxiety Hiding Behind Your Picky Eater
Aug 20, 2026
75. Calm isn't the goal. Confidence is.
Aug 14, 2026
74. You Don't Have to Be Calm to Be a Good Parent
Jun 04, 2026
73. Why Your Deeply Feeling Child Goes from 0 to 100 — and What to Do About It
May 15, 2026
72. Why You Keep Parenting Like Your Parents — Even When You Don't Want To
May 07, 2026
Why forcing calm during a meltdown makes things worse (and what actually helps)
Apr 29, 2026
71. The meltdown → defiance cycle (and what’s actually going on and how to handle it)
Apr 16, 2026
70. Why Your Child Can’t Calm Down (And What They Actually Need Instead)
Apr 02, 2026
69. Teaching Siblings to Solve Their Own Conflicts
Mar 12, 2026
68. The Anxiety Blueprint: Supporting Your Teen Without Pushing Them Away
Feb 12, 2026
67. The Anger Map: Charting Your Way Back to Calm When You've Lost Your Way
Jan 15, 2026
66. When Food Becomes a Battlefield: How to Stop Fighting with Your Picky Eater and Start Building Connection
Oct 23, 2025
65. The Grief of Parenting: Learning to Love the Kids You Have, Not the Ones You Expected
Oct 16, 2025
64. The Success Skills Your Teen "Actually" Needs: Executive Function, Self-Compassion, and Future-Ready Skills
Oct 02, 2025
63. Why Your Child's Back-to-School Meltdowns Aren't About Defiance (And What They're Really Trying to Tell You)
Sep 04, 2025
62. The Science of Safety: Why Your Child's 'Difficult' Behavior Isn't About Defiance
Aug 21, 2025
61. Why You Keep Losing It with Your Kids (The Real Reason Will Surprise You)
Aug 14, 2025
60. Drowning in Advice: What ADHD Parents Really Need Instead
Aug 01, 2025
59. How to Stop Your Child's Explosive Behavior Without Punishment or Consequences
Jul 17, 2025
58. Raising Boys Who Won't Become Emotionally Shut-Down Men
Jul 10, 2025
57. Lost Yourself in Parenthood? Your Abandoned Passions Might Be the Key to Better Parenting
Jun 05, 2025
56. Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family
May 29, 2025
55. From Fear to Love: Why Your Child's "Misbehavior" Is Actually a Cry for Help
May 22, 2025
54. Emotion Savvy Parenting: Your Roadmap When Parenting Goes From 0 to 60
May 08, 2025
53. Building Bridges: Raising Emotionally Connected Boys
Apr 25, 2025
52. Parenting Strong-Willed Children: Understanding Their Nature to Transform Challenges
Apr 17, 2025
51. Removing the Mask: Raising Boys Who Aren't Afraid to Feel
Apr 10, 2025
50. Why Most Parents Fail at Self-Care (and How a Behavior Expert Accidentally Discovered the Solution)
Apr 03, 2025
49. Rethinking Power in Parent-Child Relationships- Considering Meaningful Ideas
Mar 28, 2025
48. When Your Child Struggles to Make Friends: Simple Solutions That Work
Mar 20, 2025
47. From Screaming to Connection: Finding Peace When Your Child's Emotions Overwhelm You Both
Mar 13, 2025
46. Has Your Child Been Traumatized?
Mar 07, 2025
45. What If You Could Drop the Parenting Demands That Don't Matter?
Feb 27, 2025
44. Self-Regulation: The Hidden Key to Peaceful Parenting
Feb 21, 2025
43. Natural Parenting in the Modern World: Finding Your Way Back to Intuitive Wisdom
Feb 14, 2025
42. From Explosion to Connection: Parenting When Both You and Your Child Have ADHD
Feb 06, 2025
41. Montessori Meets Peaceful Parenting: Creating a Home Where Independence Thrives
Jan 30, 2025
40. Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors
Jan 23, 2025
39. Help Your Child Express Big Feelings Through Simple Art Activities
Jan 16, 2025
38. Understanding Your Strong-Willed "Gladiator" Child
Jan 09, 2025
37. Lead With Connection & Playfulness
Dec 05, 2024
36. Navigating Childhood Anxiety Through Play
Nov 23, 2024
35. Prioritizing Your Partner: A Gift to Your Child
Nov 14, 2024
34. Support and Strength for Moms Without a Mom
Nov 07, 2024
33. Finding Hope for Challenging Behaviors
Oct 31, 2024
32. Teaching Self-Compassion to Kids
Oct 25, 2024
31. Bringing Joy and Balance to Parenting
Oct 10, 2024
30. Strength-Based Peaceful Co-Parenting
Oct 03, 2024
29. Self-compassion for Teens
Sep 26, 2024
28. Parenting Strong-Willed Kids
Sep 19, 2024
27. Empowering Emotional Growth in Kids
Sep 13, 2024
26. Embracing Somatic Movement and Conscious Parenting
Sep 07, 2024
25. One Mindful Breath Can Change Your Life
Aug 23, 2024
24. Embracing Neurodiversity in Peaceful Parenting
Aug 16, 2024
23. Understanding and Supporting Complex Kids
Aug 08, 2024
22. Navigating Parenting and Grief
Aug 01, 2024
21. Discovering Ordinary Magic In Everyday Life as a Parent
Jul 25, 2024
20. Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Jul 18, 2024
19. Tackling Test Anxiety and Test-Taking Strategies
Jul 11, 2024
18. Connection Based Strategies to End Video Game Battles
Jul 04, 2024
16. Feeding Kids Without Guilt
Jun 20, 2024
15. Growing Up Mindful
Jun 13, 2024
14. Discover Your Inner Self
Jun 06, 2024
13. From Overwhelm to Calm: Techniques for Nervous System Regulation
May 30, 2024
12. Judgment-Free Parenting
May 23, 2024
11. Letting Go Of What's Expected and Following Your Unique Child's Lead
May 16, 2024
10. Calm the Chaos Parenting
May 09, 2024
9. Big Feelings and Aggressive Behavior
May 02, 2024
8. Mindful Self-Compassion for Parents
Apr 25, 2024
7. When Your Child Struggles to Fit In
Apr 18, 2024
6. The Emotional Overwhelm of Clutter & How to Simplify Without Becoming a Minimalist
Apr 11, 2024
5. How to Raise a Self-Driven Child
Apr 04, 2024
4. Embracing Self-Compassion in Your Parenting Journey
Mar 28, 2024
3: The Yoga of Parenting
Mar 21, 2024
2: Your Parenting Handbook
Mar 14, 2024
1: What is Peaceful Parenting?
Mar 07, 2024