Find all the links we mentioned here: https://kidscookrealfood.com/intentional-parenting/Parenting is hard, and sometimes we need someone to remind us to give ourselves grace.Sue DeCaro is that person for me today, and her practical wisdom about conscious parenting came just at the right time. If you're a little weary, if you feel like you have a "struggle" kid, if you need some encouragement, this one's for you. Sue and I dig into:* The impact our own past has on our parenting, especially when it comes to food* How to be conscious and aware in an effort to make choices that will serve our family best* The importance of respecting what our children bring to the table and not trying to control them (spoiler alert: you can't control others anyway!)* How we can talk to our kids about food allergies and special diets without creating a restrictive mindset around food* Why we need to focus less on academics and more on life skills (and the impact that has on kids' confidence)* The power of connection and practical ways to achieve it* Why Sue doesn't recommend that parents create rules for tech use (and what to do instead)* How to mimic a commute home from work even when your office is two feet from your kitchen, and why you'd want to do thatSo many gems in this interview for all of us who want to be intentional parents but don't always get it right! Be sure to do the action Sue recommends at the end of the interview...like, literally, right now, pull out your planner or calendar and make it happen! I'm doing it right now too. ;) Visit the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse and see how we teach children confidence in the kitchen: https://kidscookrealfood.comFind all the Kids Cook Real Food Healthy Parenting Connector videos at https://youtu.be/GVRq0m-Ehe4
