112. You are Already the Guru: Trusting Yourself as a Parent, with Guest Crystal Haitsma, The Parenting Coach

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Parenting is a challenging journey, full of uncertainty and self-doubt. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It can be hard to know if you are doing the right thing when it comes to parenting your kids and loving them on an individual level to ensure all their needs are met both emotionally and physically.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! Melissa here for another show and If you agree with the statement above, this episode will blow your mind. Fair warning before you dive into today’s content, you may want to grab a pin and paper or your digital equivalent so you can take notes. This episode is packed with valuable tips all parents need to hear! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hit play to meet the one and only Crystal Haitsma. Crystal is known as the “parenting coach” and talks with us about how to trust yourself as a parent. Crystal has a unique approach to parenting and I was excited to hear more about it face-to-face. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I stumbled upon Crystal's Instagram and after scrolling through a few posts I had to know more. I  was immediately drawn to her connection-based parenting method. Crystal explains that the connection-based parenting method is all about building a strong relationship with your children and It's about being present, listening actively, and understanding your child's perspective.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It's not about being tyrannical or controlling but rather about being a guide for your child and learning how to help and love them in the best way possible. For most of us, this approach to parenting is 100% the opposite of what we experienced growing up. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learning how to parent in a new way can seem daunting at first or your temptation may be to run out and grab every book you can find on parenting and self-development you can find. Either way, you’ll learn during our conv