Hosted by Roberta Bartolo · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 17 episodes
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How do you stay connected to your child especially when emotions run high or boundaries are tested?The Growing Bonds Podcast is your weekly space for thoughtful conversations about parenting and emotional connection. Designed for parents of tweens & teens, each episode explores how to nurture emotional intelligence and build strong family bonds that last.Whether you're navigating mood swings, setting boundaries around screens, or trying to keep communication open—you’ll find real stories, gentle tools, and reflective insights rooted in positive parenting and emotional awareness.
Roberta Bartolo hosts The Growing Bonds, a kids show with 17 episodes published.
When we think of bullies, we often picture playgroundconfrontations, not family living rooms. But sometimes, without meaning, parents use words or behaviors that wound rather than uplift. In this episode of The Growing B
This episode of The Growing Bonds explores thequiet power of a deep, mindful hug. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s Hugging meditation, I share how conscious hugs can create emotional safety and deepen the connection within
This week, we’re discussing something we all struggle with: phones. And we look into how small shifts in our habits can make a big difference. I share how a talk at the local library opened my eyes to the way phones were
Family vacations aren’t just about where you go—they’re about how you grow together. In this joyful episode, Roberta explores how the magic of travel starts long before departure day. From bedtime stories and shared movi
As parents, we love deeply but sometimes that love gets tangled with fear. Fear of failure. Fear of struggle. Fear of letting go. In this episode, we’ll explore how fear-driven parenting, though well-intentioned, can und
Ever said “yes” to your child—not out of conviction, but out of guilt? In this episode, I explore the emotional tug-of-war many parents face: wanting to reconnect after being away or busy, but falling into the trap of gu
What if emotions weren’t something to fix—but a way to connect? In this episode, Roberta Bartolo explores a simple but powerful idea: our children don’t need us to solve their emotions—they need us to see them. Through a
What if the words we repeat each day — to ourselves and to our children — shapes their world? In this episode of The Growing Bonds, I explore the gentle, powerful method of positive suggestion, inspired by French psychol
What if a meaningful birthday didn’t need a theme, a venue, or a guest list? In this heartfelt episode of The Growing Bonds, I share a personal reflection on my son’s recent birthday and how it led me to rethink everythi
What do you do when your child lies or breaks a rule? In this episode, I share a recent experience from our home—a sleepover gone off track—and how we responded with calm correction, clear consequences, and connection. Y
Have you ever caught yourself saying something to your child and realizing it sounds just like the way your parents spoke to you? That’s because the inner voice we develop in childhood stays with us for life—and as paren
Are you truly listening… or just waiting for your turn to speak? In this episode, we explore The Art of Deep Listening—a simple yet powerful way to build stronger, more meaningful connections with your family. You’ll lea
Ever feel like life is moving too fast? Like you’re constantly rushing, juggling, and reacting? In this episode, I dive into something that has completely transformed my family life—calmness. I share how slowing down, br
Jealousy—it’s one of those tricky emotions that all kids experience, yet they struggle to express. Whether it’s a sibling getting more attention, a friend receiving a new toy, or feeling left out in a group, jealousy can
Anger is a normal emotion, but many kids struggle with how to express it. As parents, we often react in the moment—saying things like “Calm down!” or “Stop overreacting!”—but does that really teach them how to manage the
As parents, we love our kids deeply—but sometimes, that love can blur the lines between support and control. In this episode of The Growing Bonds, we dive into why boundaries matter, how enmeshment can hold kids back, an
Parenting isn’t about shaping our children into who we think they should be—it’s about guiding them to become their true selves. In this episode of The Growing Bonds, we explore the powerful parenting lessons hidden in t
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The Growing Bonds is hosted by Roberta Bartolo. The show is categorised under kids (family) and has published 17 episodes.
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