I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to The Parenting Well Podcast. Today’s well source is Nina Cruz. Nina is a certified Conscious Parent Coach, Social Worker (BSW), and Meditation Teacher who’s made it her mission to support parents through shifting archaic parental paradigms, many of which contribute to increased stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and feelings of disconnection for themselves, their partners, and their children. Her approach to coaching revolves around trauma-informed care that puts others at-ease, providing a safe space for everyone to facilitate their individual healing and growth. In this episode, we talk about: The difference between conscious parenting and parenting from a place of control Holding onto a child's essence   The danger of labels   Learning to identify your own triggers   Parenting from consequences vs. punishments   Working with your child to set boundaries   Helping your child process emotions    Strategies for managing stress and anxiety   Showing up for your child   Recognizing negative patterns of behavior and creating positive ones   Self care and self acceptance Resources Nina's Website Email: nina@ninacruzconsciouscoaching.com Skype:  live:b293f210b2ad1e38 LinkedIn:  /in/nina-cruz-351a6097 Nina's Instagram: @ninacruzcoach Free Discovery Session 12 Days of Presence Program  Book - Dear Mamma: Self Care Letters from One Mamma to Another Channel on "The Wild Network" Wild Network Masterclass on "How to Parent with Purpose Transformational 6 month Coaching Program: Creating the Parent You Want to Be Private Facebook Group: /ninacruzconsciouscoaching, with the following trainings: - 5 day Conscious Parent Bootcamp  - 5 day Unlimited Unstoppable You Workshop  - 3 day Mindset Matters Masterclass  - Parenting with the Law- how to align with universal laws to turn parenting mayhem into magic.  - Pop Up training sessions on varied tops  - Guided Meditations