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Parenting With Understanding™ Podcast
Hosted by Marcela Collier · EN
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How to Feel Calmer When Your Child Doesn't Do it Right
Mar 3100:25:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier explains how the childhood wound of injustice can shape parenting patterns and trigger reactivity. She describes how growing up in rigid, high-pressure environments can lead parents to become overly rule-oriented, inflexible, and reactive when their children struggle to meet expectations. Marcela shares how this wound affects both parents and children, and offers practical shifts to move from pressure to support, from rigidity to flexibility, and from reactive parenting to secure parenting. This episode is part of the six-part series on understanding your inner child to transform your parenting. If you’re ready to stop reacting in anger, understand why your child’s behavior triggers you so deeply, and become a more secure parent… this episode is for you. Your child is not the problem. The wound is the pattern. And once you understand it, you can change it. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class. @highimpactclub @hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent. They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.
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Transforming Shame into Conscious Parenting
Mar 1700:37:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier explores the childhood wound of humiliation and how shame-based experiences from childhood can quietly shape the way parents react to their children today. She explains how this wound is created, how it shows up in parenting through embarrassment, harsh correction, and defensiveness, and how parents can begin changing the narrative with more awareness, regulation, and safety.
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It's Not Your Child, It's Your Abandonment Trauma
Mar 400:37:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Marcela Collier explores the childhood wound of humiliation and how it silently shapes your parenting reactions. She explains how shame, embarrassment, and defensiveness often stem from old wounds — and how awareness and new skills can help you stop passing it on to your children. DM “peace 25” on Instagram to access the free class and learn how to become a secure parent.
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Calm Down Your Child’s Triggers With the P.E.A.C.E. Process
Feb 300:36:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Marcela Collier introduces the B-E-A-C-E process, a practical framework to help parents calm triggers and manage their children’s emotional responses in a respectful way. Whether you're dealing with reactions during tantrums or stressors caused by trauma, these tools are essential for fostering emotional regulation and security. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.
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How to Calm Down BIG Emotions in Your Child.
Jan 2000:25:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses how to calm children's big emotions without resorting to yelling or punishment. She introduces the concept of behavior levels, explaining how understanding these can help prevent meltdowns. Marcela emphasizes the importance of recognizing early signs of anxiety and defensiveness in children and offers practical strategies for parents to address these behaviors effectively. The episode is part of a five-part series aimed at helping parents raise emotionally secure children. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.
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How This Father Ended the Cycle of Reactivity. Marco's Story
Jan 600:38:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier interviews Marco Hansell, a client who transformed his parenting approach from reactive to secure. They discuss the challenges Marco faced, including feeling disconnected from his son and struggling with co-parenting dynamics. Through HIC Parenting, Marco learned emotional regulation, mind sight, and positive discipline, which helped him create a more peaceful family environment. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and seeking support to improve parenting skills. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.
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How to Repair With Your Child After Yelling
Dec 2300:24:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the importance of repairing relationships with children after moments of reactivity, such as yelling. She emphasizes that meaningful repair can prevent damage to the parent-child relationship and enhance children's self-esteem. Marcela shares insights on how to repair from a place of self-compassion rather than shame, offering practical steps and scripts for parents to reconnect with their children. She also highlights the role of storytelling and role play in helping young children understand and process these moments. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.
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Tools For Instant Calm Every Parent Needs to Know.
Dec 1600:27:46Tap to summarizeMarcela Collier shares tools for instant calm in parenting, focusing on understanding reactivity as an inner world issue. She introduces the Anchor method, emphasizing body awareness, naming emotions, and connecting to sensory tools. The episode highlights the importance of nervous system regulation and offers practical steps for parents to regain calm and presence. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.
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Why You Yell Even if You Don't Want to.
Dec 900:23:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Marcela Collier, head coach of HIC Parenting Education Agency and host of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, explores the root causes of parental yelling and reactivity. She discusses the "fire alarm" and "pressure cooker" reactive cycles, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's relationship with anger. Marcela introduces a four-step system to break free from reactivity and highlights the significance of a secure relationship with anger, where parents acknowledge, listen to, and constructively mobilize their anger. The episode encourages reflection on personal anger patterns and offers resources for further learning. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.
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The Path of Becoming a Secure Calm Parent With Your Kids.
Dec 200:19:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the challenges and paths to becoming a secure, emotionally regulated parent. She emphasizes that every stage of parenting is difficult and requires choosing the hard path of developing emotional regulation, mindset, and positive discipline skills. Marcela shares a story of a single mom who transformed her parenting approach by mastering these skills, leading to a more peaceful family environment. The episode encourages parents to break away from reactive patterns and offers a free class to help them develop necessary skills. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.
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