{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Become a Better You to be a Better Parent with Kate Anthony","description":"As parents, we all have our own \u201cstuff\u201d to deal with \u2013 our wounds and habits and emotional triggers, many of which are due to our own upbringing. Of course we all want to be great parents and not damage our kids. We are all doing the best we can in the moment. Sometimes we just need a little help, a little direction, and a little reassurance that our kids will turn out OK in spite of us. Honestly, most of us have some personal work to do to get to a better parenting place. That\u2019s where today\u2019s guest steps in.  Kate Anthony is a parenting and personal development coach who created the program, How NOT to F*** Up Your Kids. Her core philosophy is that you can be a better parent by becoming a better YOU. She teaches that you can solve many of your messy problems by increasing your EQ, or emotional intelligence. Our conversation today is full of helpful information. Even if you\u2019re not a parent, or your kids are grown, what we discuss will help you better understand and support your loved ones who are parents (and maybe even yourself)! What you\u2019ll hear in this episode: Our children=MIRRORS Kate\u2019s struggle to make a bad marriage \u201cwork\u201d The \u201cWhat If\u2019s\u201d From the really bad to the really beautiful Handling life\u2019s messy parts Consciously designing your life Looking through the lenses of your \u201cperspectacles\u201d Bringing conscious awareness to your parenting How to be a powerful parent, but not controlling How to be assertive, NOT aggressive Being aware of your parenting blueprint Emotional intelligence\u2014What is it? Response vs. Reaction Five levels of listening Don\u2019t forget to model! Optimism: it\u2019s NOT just being positive Looking for the growth opportunity Are you an Eeyore or a Tigger? Self-care, oxygen masks, and motherhood Hungry, angry, lonely, or tired? The Zen Mom: Steps to Chillin\u2019 Out! Kate\u2019s program: 8 steps in 8 weeks Resources: www.kateanthony.com  (Find her free resources and much more!)   ","author_name":"Create Your Magical Life \u2013 Alana Sheeren","author_url":"http:\/\/www.alanasheeren.com","html":"