Tag: education
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BIG News! My Book Is Now Available…Perfect Timing For Mother’s Day
Discover the Paradoxes of Parenting with wisdom that blends spirituality and practicality. Available now on Amazon and Westbow Press.
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New Podcast Episode, Autonomy, Not Pressure: The Secret to Motivated Kids with Chanita Jones
What actually motivates kids? And how do we help them develop a vision for their lives—without controlling or overwhelming them? In this powerful conversation, Peyten sits down with educator and consultant Chanita Jones to explore how parents can raise children who are self-directed, confident, and motivated from within.
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New Podcast Episode, The Parent Ecosystem: A Foundation for Your Child’s Mental Health on What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use
In this episode, we’re joined by educator, author, and consultant Lori Cohen to explore a topic that is foundational to a child’s well-being: the power of a parent’s well-being. Drawing on her extensive experience as a teacher and her work with educators, Lori uses the metaphor of an “ecosystem” to help us understand schools—and how the adults (educators and families/caregivers)…
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Raising Kids in High-Achieving Environments
we wanted to explore whether we can motivate our kids to be hardworking and successful without pushing them into anxiety, burnout, or depression – particularly since we are lucky enough to live in an affluent, high-achieving community.
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Newsletter 11/13/25, You Get The Behavior You Allow: How to Set Clear Boundaries
I drive two sixth-grade boys to and from school each day. This year, they have laptops for the first time—and a lot of homework—so every afternoon they hop in the backseat, flip open their computers, and get right to “work” during our 30-minute drive. Except… lately something felt off. I used to teach middle-school boys. I…
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Online Lunch and Learn for Parents: A Loving Authority
Join Bowbend Consulting founder, Peyten Williams, for a 30 minute Lunch and Learn session about concrete ways to get a jump start on fostering your Loving Authority as a parent this January.