We’ve all seen and heard kids playing out violent scenarios–mostly because they have not learned enough about how nonviolence works and what other options they have. In this podcast I share the story of how one mother was able to gently show he

Conflict is Natural- Podcast

Feb 21st, 2017 4m 41s

Conflict is natural and healthy. Violence is avoidable. In this podcast I talk about a practical approach for understanding conflict as a necessary part of developing our most humane qualities and the art of engaging conflict without resortin

“We’re friends.”: Parent Power Podcast

Jan 14th, 2017 6m 17s

How do we express to children we are working together as a team and what effect can it have? In this episode, I explore the power–and challenges of– working together on setting boundaries with children in a respectful way that models for them a

Science of Nonviolence: Parent Power

Oct 1st, 2016 4m 29s

Nonviolence has a scientific basis. Learn about a few recent discoveries in this short podcast. Listen in here or underneath the bio box below! The post Science of Nonviolence: Parent Power appeared first on Metta Center.

Nonviolence is…Parent Power Podcast

Sep 5th, 2016 6m 8s

In this podcast, I review a couple of definitions of nonviolence to help facilitate conversations about it between grown-ups and children as they journey on the path of peace. Listen in here or by clicking on the audio box below. The post N

“We want your full attention!”–Parent Power

Aug 22nd, 2016 4m 9s

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” –Simone Weil Have you ever had a conversation with someone who was multitasking (including using a device)? What did it feel like? Did you feel like you were being heard? Did you feel a c

Six principles of Kingian Nonviolence

Feb 20th, 2016 3m 40s

Ever try to talk to your child about Martin Luther King, Jr.? Here’s a quick intro to his vision of nonviolence. Learn about six principles of Kingian nonviolence from 5th grade teacher and Kingian nonviolence trainer, Robin Wildman on this epi

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