The Masterful Parenting Podcast - Heal Your Childhood and Parent Better Through Relational Parenting

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I need to be firmer,” “I need better consequences,” or “Why isn’t this working?”—this episode is for you.
So many parents come to parenting already exhausted, doing everything they were taught about discipline… and feeling like things are only getting harder. More power struggles. More yelling. More disconnection. In this episode, we gently challenge one of the most deeply ingrained beliefs many of us were raised with: that discipline is the key to raising well-adjusted kids.
Together, we explore why discipline feels so appealing when we’re overwhelmed, what traditional discipline actually teaches children beneath the surface, and why stopping behavior isn’t the same as teaching skills. You’ll learn how behavior is a form of communication—especially for teens—and why responding with control often shuts down the very growth and cooperation we’re hoping for.
We also unpack how discipline can unintentionally damage connection, why connection is the foundation for real influence, and what helps instead: relational guidance that sets limits with children, not against them. Finally, we look at the hard but freeing truth—this work isn’t about fixing kids, it’s about supporting parents and healing the parts of us that get activated in the hardest moments.
If discipline isn’t working, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means your child is asking for something deeper: understanding, regulation, and relationship. Parenting isn’t about control—it’s about connection. And when kids feel connected, real change becomes possible.If this episode resonated with you, you’re not alone. This is exactly the work we do inside the Masterful Parenting Program—helping parents move from discipline and power struggles to connection, confidence, and calm leadership. You don’t have to figure this out by yourself. Thank you for being here, and for doing the brave work of parenting differently. 💛
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Do old childhood wounds show up in your parenting today?Do certain moments with your child trigger big reactions—leaving you feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or not like the parent you want to be?
You’re not alone. I’ve been there too.
I carried pain from my own childhood, and for a long time, it made parenting feel harder than it needed to be. But I learned something powerful: healing is possible—and when you begin that healing, parenting starts to feel different. You feel more energized, less reactive, more confident, and more able to truly enjoy your children.
Welcome to the Masterful Parenting Podcast.This is a space where we talk about healing your childhood wounds, building deeper connections with your children, and learning how to communicate in ways that help everyone feel heard.
You’ll also hear from special expert guests who share practical tools and insights to make parenting more supportive, intentional, and connected.
On the show, we explore topics like self-care for parents, bullying, building healthy relationships, parenting children with autism, protecting kids from cyberbullying, and so much more—because parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but support makes all the difference.
Subscribe to the Masterful Parenting Podcast and join us each week. 
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Relational Parenting is often misunderstood as permissive or boundary-free—but in reality, it’s one of the most structured and effective ways to raise emotionally healthy children.
In this episode of Masterful Parenting, we explore what Relational Parenting truly is, why connection is the foundation for learning and behavior, and how parents can hold clear boundaries without fear, shame, or control. You’ll learn how to respond to your child’s needs through relationship first—while still guiding, teaching, and leading with confidence.
This episode is for parents who want to raise children who feel safe, heard, and capable—without sacrificing structure or authority.
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Anne Alvares is a parent coach, educator, and the founder of the Masterful Parenting Program, known for helping families build stronger, healthier relationships through relational parenting and healing from childhood wounds.
Here’s a clear snapshot of who she is and what she does:
🧠 Background & Experience
Anne has over 20 years of experience working with families as a school counsellor, teacher, and parent coach.
She has spent 15+ years supporting teens and their parents, giving her deep insight into emotional development and adolescent challenges.
She’s also a mother of two, bringing firsthand parenting experience to her work.
🌱 Her Story & Approach
Anne’s coaching is shaped by her personal healing journey—she grew up experiencing childhood pain, including abuse, controlling parenting, and being parentified. This inspired her to heal those patterns and not repeat them with her own children.
Her mission is to help parents understand how their own childhood experiences influence their parenting, and to guide them in building confidence, connection, and emotional awareness.
💡 What She Teaches
Anne specializes in:
Relational Parenting: Prioritizing connection and understanding over control.
Healing from childhood pain so parents don’t unconsciously repeat old patterns.
Practical strategies to strengthen communication and connection with children.
Support through one-on-one coaching, group programs, and online courses focused on emotional regulation and relational skills.
🎧 Public Presence
Anne also hosts the Masterful Parenting Podcast, where she shares insights into how parents can heal, understand triggers, and foster healthy, connected relationships with their children.
❤️ What Makes Her Different
Rather than simple tips or behavior modification, Anne’s approach blends emotional understanding, self-awareness, and healing, helping parents not just change behavior, but transform relationships.
In short, Anne Alvares is a coach who helps parents move beyond outdated patterns and cultivate calmer, more connected family lives rooted in understanding, healing, and relational awareness. 
 
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Lauren Greeno is a child development specialist, parent coach, and founder of The Parenting Collaborative. With a Master's in Child & Adolescent Development, she translates cutting-edge brain science and attachment research into tools parents can actually use. Her work challenges surface-level parenting advice, helping parents decode what's really driving their child's behavior so they can respond with confidence instead of confusion. She's a mom of two who knows firsthand that traditional strategies don't always work, which is why she's committed to bringing real developmental science out of academic journals and into the homes of parents who need it most.
Lauren's Links.:
Website:
www.theparentingcollaborative.com parent coaching
https://www.theparentingcollaborative.com/workwithme
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ABOUT YOUR HOST:
For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children. Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids.
When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting. I have over 17 years of experience working with teens and their families as a high school counsellor and I'm the mom of two so I understand the challenges. I teach parents relational parenting so you can foster healthy relationships with your children.
Let me help you to change. I have a parenting course and parent coaching program (9 weeks long) offered digitally with weekly coaching support. Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com.
Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love, Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact Us: 👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
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Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
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School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
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When children struggle, parents are often told to fix the behavior. But what if the behavior isn’t the problem at all?
In this episode of Masterful Parenting, we explore a powerful reframe: children’s behavior is communication, not defiance. You’ll learn how to look beneath challenging behaviors, understand what your child’s nervous system is expressing, and respond in ways that build connection, safety, and long-term emotional resilience.
This episode is for parents who want to guide their children without shame, control, or fear—and who are ready to lead with curiosity instead of blame.
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Hi, I’m Anne Alvares—Parent Coach, School Counsellor, and Mom of Two.
I grew up carrying deep childhood pain. I experienced abuse, control, and parentification, and I know firsthand how unhealed childhood wounds show up in adulthood—and in parenting.
My healing journey began nearly 30 years ago when I found the courage to tell my story. When I became a mother, I made a conscious decision: the pain would stop with me. I was determined not to repeat the patterns of my childhood with my own children.
Today, I help parents do the same.
Through Masterful Parenting, I teach parents how to:
Heal childhood wounds that impact parenting
Understand emotional triggers and reactions
Build deep, connected relationships with their children
Parent with confidence, calm, and intention
When parents heal, children thrive. And when we parent with awareness, we can finally feel good about how we show up.
If you’re ready to break generational patterns and raise emotionally healthy, confident children—you’re in the right place.
Let me help you heal, grow, and parent differently.
Much love,Anne AlvaresParent Coach | School Counsellor | Mom of Two
Work With Me
📅 Book your FREE 30-minute Parenting Support Call(No pressure. Just support.)👉 https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
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God’s Healing Power: My Testimony of Faith & Transformation
What happens when you’re desperate, alone, and vulnerable—does God still show up?Can He heal the wounds caused by those who were supposed to protect you?Can He turn deep pain into purpose and use it to impact the world?
My life is the answer to those questions.
In this episode, I share my testimony of how God healed, protected, and transformed me into the woman I am today. He became the instrument of my healing and the foundation of my purpose. What He placed in my heart fuels the mission He has given me on this earth.
My life is a testimony of answered prayers, restoration, and God-given purpose. My prayer is that my story encourages you to strengthen your faith, trust God fully, and lean into Him—especially in your darkest moments.
#FaithJourney #HealingTestimony #GodsHealingPower #FaithOverFear#ChristianPodcast #BeautifullyTransformed #TestimonyOfFaith#HealingAndRestoration #PurposeDrivenLife #HopeInGod#FromPainToPurpose #GodIsFaithful #AnsweredPrayers#TrustGod #ChristianWomen #FaithInAction
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares.  I came from childhood pain.  I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified.  My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story.  When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
 
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids.  When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change.  When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
 
Let me help you to heal and to change.
 
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
 
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
 
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
 
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
 
 
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session: https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
 
 
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
 
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
 
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
 
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parentingjourney #childhood #abuse #neglect #healing #love #ourkids #worthy #deserving #feelgood 

Parents usually don’t mean to sabotage their kids’ growth—but certain patterns can still slow it down. This episode dives into some common ways it happens, explained plainly and without blaming:
 
Once we know what we are doing and where it is coming from such as parent fear, cultural expectations, or our own childhood pattern, then we can change things with our kids and foster their growth.
 
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story.
When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
 
I have over 17 years of experience working with teens and their families as a high school counsellor and I'm the mom of two so I understand the challenges. I teach parents relational parenting so you can foster healthy relationships with your children.
Let me help you to change. I have a parenting course and parent coaching program (9 weeks long) offered digitally with weekly coaching support.
 
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
 
My mission is to help parents.
 
Much love, Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact Us:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parents #parentingtips #ourkids #gentleparenting

Bonnie and Thomas Liotta didn't just study parenting - they lived the transformation. When Bonnie met Thomas in 2011, she was a single mother whose children had behavioral diagnoses. Within six months of implementing his methodology, her home was completely transformed. Now married and co-founders of Creating Champions For Life, they've helped thousands of children and more than 300 families who report a 90% behavioral transformation rate and 78% medication elimination rate.
 
Their controversial approach? Stop managing behavior and start teaching life skills. With over 60 years of combined experience - including two child development degrees, an award-winning after-school program, and record-breaking business leadership - the Liottas challenge the conventional punishment-based parenting model. They specifically help families whose children have been diagnosed with ODD, DMDD, and ADHD discover that these behaviors can be transformed without medication or harsh punishment.
 
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares.  I came from childhood pain.  I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified.  My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story.  When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
 
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids.  When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change.  When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
 
Let me help you to heal and to change.
 
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
 
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
 
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
 
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
 
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session: https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
 
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/ 
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/ 
 
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
 
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
 
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parentingjourney #childhood #abuse #neglect #healing #love #ourkids #worthy #deserving #feelgood 

Rachel Grant is a disruptor of traditional modes of healing, creator of the Beyond Surviving program, international speaker, podcast host, and Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse.
 
Based on her educational training, study of neuroscience, and lessons learned from her own journey, she has successfully used the Beyond Surviving Program since 2007 to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse who are beyond sick and tired of feeling broken and unfixable break free from the pain of abuse and finally move on with their lives.
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified.
 
My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting. I have over 16 years of experience working with teens and their families as a high school counsellor and I'm the mom of two so I understand the challenges. I teach parents relational parenting so you can foster healthy relationships with your children.
Let me help you to change. I have a parenting course and parent coaching program (9 weeks long) offered digitally with weekly coaching support.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com.
Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love, Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact Us:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#parenting #parentcoach #masterfulparenting #podcast #ourkids #healing #trauma

Do you need support in helping your child with anxiety or depression?
 
Meet Brett Aldrich.
 
Brett Aldrich is an Ayurvedic Counselor, Breathwork Practitioner, and founder of Seed the Spirit in Portland, Maine, whose work blends decades of service with deep holistic training. Her career has taken her from supporting survivors of trauma and children with developmental needs to guiding others in Ayurveda, breathwork, and yoga. A graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and affiliated with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, Brett helps people create lasting physical, emotional, and spiritual balance and transformation through simple, sustainable practices. 
 
Link:
 https://seedthespirit.com/
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares.  I came from childhood pain.  I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified.  My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story.  When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
 
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids.  When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change.  When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
 
Let me help you to heal and to change.
 
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
 
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
 
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
 
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
 
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session: https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
 
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/ 
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/ 
 
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
 
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
 
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parentingjourney #childhood #abuse #neglect #healing #love #ourkids #worthy #deserving #feelgood #anxiety #depression

🌪️ When emotions explode, what do you do?This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Bethany Bilodeau, and we’re diving deep into one of the toughest challenges so many of us face—meltdowns, anger, and those big, overwhelming feelings.
Whether you’re a parent, partner, educator, or simply a human navigating a stressful world, this episode is packed with real, actionable tools to help you stay grounded when everything around you feels anything but.
✨ Bethany shares:• Why meltdowns happen (in kids and adults)• The difference between anger and emotional overload• How to respond in a way that actually helps• What it takes to create safety during intense moments• Strategies you can use TODAY to bring more calm into your home and relationships
If you’ve ever found yourself whispering, “I don’t know what to do right now…” — this conversation is for you.
🎧 Tune in now and learn how to turn chaos into connection.Your future self (and everyone around you) will thank you.
Dr. B is an expert in human behavior. She has designed innovative programs to help people achieve socially, emotionally, and academically. She holds numerous certifications in behavioral therapies and has been recognized with multiple awards including rhe 2024 Business of the Year on Education, and Business Excellence for Social Equity.
Link: www.behaviorbootcamp.com
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares.  I came from childhood pain.  I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified.  My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story.  When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
 
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids.  When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change.  When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
 
Let me help you to heal and to change.
 
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
 
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
 
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
 
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
 
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session: https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
 
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/ 
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/ 
 
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
 
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
 
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