As parents, we are called to value the challenging moments just as much as we value the inspiring moments. Both are extraordinary opportunities for growth. How you parent today has an incredible long-term impact on the teenagers and adults you create for the future.   Whilst we tend to be intentional about many aspects of our life like what we eat, where we live, and where we work, we’re not always as intentional with one of the most important roles we will ever have: parenting.   I am delighted to be joined by parenting coach Megan Cordaro, who explains why moving away from reward charts and more towards unconditional parenting, allowed her relationship with her 5 children to blossom. She also shares 3 important tips for what you can do with your children now that will help them grow into intrinsically motivated teenagers and adults.   Connect with Megan Cordaro:   Follow her on Instagram: @meganbcordaro Go to her website: https://www.megancordaro.com/   You can follow Brandi and her work @deardouapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode!   If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist.   If you appreciate Dear Doula, please take a minute to subscribe, rate, and review!   Time Stamps 01:27 - Megan tells us about her background and her approach to parenting   04:52 - Brandi asks Megan what the issues are with positive reinforcement    06:47 - Megan explains why it’s not too late if you have already been using positive reinforcement methods with your children   09:21 - Brandi asks how to deal with a lack of support or pushback about your parenting style    11:23 - Megan gives us the 3 essentials that should be happening with children under 5 to help them grow into an intrinsically motivated teenager    17:04 - Megan tells us what she loves about her relationship with her teenagers   19:05 - Brandi and Megan discuss how teenagers can maintain independence whilst having limits in place   25:02 - Megan shares what you can expect from her 1-1 coaching and her parenting circles around intentional parenting