Emotion Coach Parenting, Anger Management and Defeating Hopelessness with Sean Donohue

Subscribe and Listen Now Sean Donohue is a rockstar in the family coaching world and the brains behind Parenting Modern Teens. He’s also the host of The Sean Donohue Show, which ranks among the top 10 parenting podcasts globally, and his videos and teachings have reached tens of millions worldwide. In our conversation, we weaved our way through managing our anger when we’re triggered, emotion coaching and how we can apply that to our parenting styles. We also talked about being present and intentional with our kids, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and just being human and leaning in when we talk to our kids to build trust and connection with them every chance we have with them. Enjoy! A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through…

• Divorced parents: Choosing mom over Dad
• Jon scared his Dad which led to a healing moment
• Anger management
• Appreciating the joy of family life
• Let the punching bag hold your feelings
• Chaos is temporary, find joy in those moments
• Emotion coaching and diffusing with humor
• Optimism for parenting in 21st century
• Just be a human with your kids
• Advocate for your kids
• Defeating hopelessness by not hoping?
• Leaning in with closeness and engagement
• Parent the child you have, not the one you want
• Build a foundation of connection and trust

“For most of us, parenting is the most emotional thing we’ll ever do. It’s more emotional than love, romance, and even business.” - Sean Donohue Share on X “If you want to start building a home of emotional safety, connection, love, compassion, and patience, start today. You are such a powerful person because you’re a Dad.” - Sean Donohue Share on X “Parent the child you have, not the child you want.” - Sean Donohue Share on X “Kids don’t really care what you know until they know that you care.” - Sean Donohue Share on X “In our efforts to push our kids to bring out the best in them, to parent them, to maximize our influence on them, we've got to build a foundation of connection and trust.” - Sean Donohue Share on X

Resources:

• Parenting Modern Teens
• Connect with Sean Donohue on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
• The Sean Donohue Show
• Supernanny

Sean Donohue Bio

Sean Donohue is a husband, father to 3 girls and is a renowned Family Coach and the creative mind behind the popular website ParentingModernTeens.com. He is widely recognized for his engaging and influential role as the host of The Sean Donohue Show, which ranks among the top 10 parenting podcasts globally. Known for his dynamic presence on social media, Sean’s videos and teachings have become a viral sensation, reaching and resonating with tens of millions of viewers worldwide. His insightful guidance and practical strategies have aided numerous parents in revolutionizing their approach to parenting. Through his work, Sean has made a significant impact on family dynamics, fostering strong, healthy home environments and guiding parents in the journey of raising well-rounded, amazing adults.

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