Episode 49 – Keep Calm and Parent On – I Am Self-ish Podcast
In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright has a heartfelt and grounded conversation with parenting consultant and educator Kelly Burtnick.
Kelly shares her journey from classroom educator to parent coach and opens up about the emotional work behind conscious communication. Together, they explore how understanding child development, managing personal triggers, and practicing empathy can transform the entire parenting experience.
Kelly explains how her Teach Through Love training influences her approach and why self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence in parenting. She talks about the importance of lowering unrealistic expectations of children and how doing so can bring more peace, patience, and connection into the home. Will and Kelly discuss the pressures parents feel, the fear of getting it wrong, and the reality that parents are learning just as much as their kids.
The conversation highlights stress management, community support, and the ongoing practice of self-care as essential tools. Kelly reminds listeners that parenting is not about perfection. It is about consciousness and presence. Will reinforces that every day offers a new opportunity to grow and build confidence as a parent.
This episode encourages parents to slow down, breathe, and embrace the messy parts of parenting with compassion. It is a reminder that calm is possible, connection is teachable, and parents deserve support too.
About Kelly Burtnick
Kelly Burtnick is a parent consultant, certified educator, and Teach Through Love Facilitator who helps parents strengthen their connection with their children and bring more peace into their homes. She created Shore to Thrive as a safe and accessible space where parents can learn practical tools for building calm, connected, and cooperative family relationships. Kelly offers sessions both in person and via Zoom.
Shore to Thrive LLCTeach Through Love Facilitator | Parent Consultant | Certified Educator
Website: www.shoretothrive.com
Email: shoretothrive@gmail.com
Phone: 732 440 9312Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoretothrive
Facebook: Shore to Thrive
Favorite quotes from Kelly:"Conscious, not perfect.""Keep calm and parent on."
Produced and Edited by Will Wright
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