How to Raise Calm Kids in a Fast-Paced World: Slow Parenting
How do you raise calm, peaceful, confident kids when everything around them seems to be moving faster and faster?
In this episode of the Slow Living Podcast, Stephanie O'Dea talks about Slow Parenting and practical ways to help children slow down, build self-esteem, become more self-reliant, and feel connected to the people who love them.
This topic is especially close to Stephanie's heart. Before becoming a mom herself, she ran a preschool center housed in a homeless shelter in the heart of Silicon Valley. Her background in early childhood education has shaped the way she approaches parenting, discipline, and connection.
Stephanie shares:
- Her favorite way to connect with her children
- The discipline approach she has used with her own children and the kids she works with
- How to encourage self-esteem and self-reliance
- Three things she says to her children every day—no matter what
- The Stay Listening Method for connecting with your kids
- Why slowing down can help create calmer, more peaceful family life
This episode also includes Stephanie's first listener question, beginning a tradition of answering questions from listeners on the podcast.
Slow Parenting
Slow Parenting isn't about being a perfect parent or creating a completely stress-free household.
It's about slowing down enough to really see your children, listen to them, and enjoy them.
You don't have to do everything perfectly.
You don't have to fill every minute.
Sometimes the most important thing you can give your child is your time and attention.
Read Stephanie's Book
📖 Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World
Get the book on Amazon
Resources Mentioned
123 Magic — 123 Magic
Hand in Hand Parenting — Hand in Hand Parenting
Second Step — Second Step
Kimochis — Kimochis
Podcast Notes
Find all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes
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Learn More About Stephanie O'Dea
Website: stephanieodea.com
Podcast: stephanieodea.com/podcast
Blog: stephanieodea.com/blog
Speaking: stephanieodea.com/speaking/
