Alexis has spent more than two decades as a teacher in public and private settings, and she is also an adoptive parent. When she realized she needed to meet her son where he was, not where she expected him to be, she discovered the Jai Institute for Parenting and a model that transformed her family and her work.

In this conversation, Alexis and Leslie talk about:

• Why adaptive parenting starts with the parent, not the child

• How Alexis uses a 12-week parent coaching program to help families regain connection

• Parenting neurodiverse and trauma impacted kids with more compassion

• The difference between control and connection in the home

• A couple’s story of learning to stay calm during their child’s big feelings

• Simple grounding and breathing exercises for overwhelmed parents

• Redos as a powerful alternative to punishment and shame

• Breaking generational norms and choosing a different story for your family
  

If you are feeling at the end of your rope, or you want to bring more calm and connection into your home, this episode offers both practical tools and encouragement.