One Free Family - A new take on peaceful parenting

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt pressured to parent your kids differently than your instincts tell you to, or than how you have planned? Maybe you don't have restrictions on screen time, but your friends and their kids do. Perhaps you're hanging out with friends and they discipline their kids in ways that you don't agree with. How can we navigate these situations and keep our relationships in tact?

One of the most common concerns we hear from parents considering helping their children to become more self directed in their learning is that they wouldn't know where to begin. In this episode, Taylor and James talk about their approach to helping their children pursue their passions and learn about the things that interest them while being mindful to not take over the learning process.

An interview with Jake Desyllas from The Voluntary Life podcast. James and Taylor explain their approach to peaceful parenting and unschooling. We had a great discussion about questioning the concept of self-directed learning, and many other interesting topics.

As peaceful parents, we hope to avoid punishing our kids in order to "teach them a lesson." But what about times where we simply have to intervene in order to keep our kids and others safe? Will our kids learn to respect others if we try to help them learn without punishments? What are some ways we can help our kids see how their behavior is affecting others? Join Taylor and James as they talk about their experiences helping kids through these challenging times.

We spend so much time asking kids what they want to be when they grow up, but what do we do to help them think more clearly about it? In this episode, James and Taylor talk about helping kids to think in an entrepreneurial way, to pursue their passions, and develop their own playbooks for improving at things they care about. They also talk about the importance of making our kids' interests more about them and less about our expectations.

What we put into our bodies is one of the most personal decisions we make each and every day. It can be tricky to figure out how to approach food with our kids when we're trying to honor their autonomy and also help support them to be healthy in the short and long term. Taylor and James talk about their own uncertainty around this and share their experiences and how they currently approach food with their family.

“Kids need consistency!” But must parents really have to be consistent for better parenting?

Teaching kids about money is one of the most important things you can do for your child, as a responsible parent. In this episode, James and Taylor talks about why it is so important to give your children a firm financial education.

Sleep deprivation is not a joke for new parents and kids. James and Taylor give out tips and other strategies to cope with this common problem.

Traveling with your kids can be extremely challenging. In this episode, James and Taylor share their story and tips during their recent trip to England.

Comparison is a common approach to ascertain the performance of your child. But did you know that comparing children fuels unnecessary worry and unhealthy competitiveness in both parents and children?

This episode is about steps you can take to give each day the best chance at being a success. Things you can do the night before, ongoing mindset work, and things you can do as you wake up to make each day with your kids a good one.

Do you know what's going on inside your toddler's head? In this episode, James and Taylor discuss how they think, what triggers their behavior, and how you can help with your toddler's development.

Parenting is rewarding, but requires hard work, especially when things change. James and Taylor talk about dealing with changes in your everyday routine and sleepless nights, as parenting can take lots of energy, emotional commitment, and patience.

Is "screen time" hazardous for your child? In this episode, James and Taylor discuss how parents can make sure their children's use of computers and mobile devices can be beneficial to their growth.