Parenting Through Connection with Megan
Welcome to “Parenting Through Connection” with Megan Lachance, a podcast where we dive into the real struggles and complexities of parenting with honesty, hope, and practical strategies. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of raising kids while juggling life’s demands, you're not alone.
Each episode explores both sides of the parenting journey: managing stress and societal expectations, and building strong, meaningful relationships with your children. We’ll talk about the tough stuff; the things people don’t want to talk about or try to hide yet everyone experiences, the moments of feeling stuck and the times when parenting doesn’t feel like the dream you imagined…the ‘hidden’ parts of parenting that results in yelling, anger & sometimes even rage. Through relatable stories, mini coaching sessions, and actionable tips, Megan will help you break through the barriers that keep you feeling stuck, offering support and encouragement to help you find balance.
Parenting doesn’t have to be a daily struggle. Let’s normalize the challenges, let go of shame, and discover ways to enjoy the journey while strengthening your connection with your kids. So tune into “Parenting Through Connection” for a dose of hope, real talk, and the support you need to thrive as a parent.
Parenting Through Connection with Megan
How to Parent from Values Instead of Fear
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Fear is inevitable, but it doesn't have to run your life or dictate your parenting style. In this episode of Parenting Through Connection, I explore how fear quietly slips into our reactions and how we can shift out of survival mode into something steadier, more grounded, and aligned with the parent we truly want to be. This conversation is about noticing our fear with compassion and choosing connection instead.
Keep listening as I discuss:
- How fear pushes us toward control, urgency, and quick fixes instead of connection
- Why fear-based parenting may create obedience in the short term but does not build internal skills like regulation, accountability, or trust
- How parenting from fear erodes our confidence and leads us through a cycle of second guessing ourselves and outsourcing our instincts
- Identifying our top parenting values so we can respond with consistency and emotional safety rather than reactivity
- Practical ways to pause in hard moments, recognize fear as a signal, and intentionally choose alignment
If this conversation resonated, I invite you to share it with another parent who may be stuck between fear and connection, and explore the resources linked below to help you define your parenting values and build deeper self-trust. You don't have to do this alone.
Access my FREE parenting resource: How to Parent From Values Not Fear
Connect with Megan:
Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan
Rooted in the Middle program: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/rooted-in-the-middle
1:1 Coaching: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/coaching
