Parenting With Understanding™ Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Why You Yell Even if You Don't Want to. Dec 09, 2025

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In this episode, Marcela Collier, head coach of HIC Parenting Education Agency and host of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, explores the root causes of parental yelling and reactivity. She discusses the "fire alarm" and "pressure cooker" reactive cycles, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's relationship with anger.

Marcela introduces a four-step system to break free from reactivity and highlights the significance of a secure relationship with anger, where parents acknowledge, listen to, and constructively mobilize their anger. The episode encourages reflection on personal anger patterns and offers resources for further learning.

If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you.

Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.
That's the message.

And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them.

So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.
@highimpactclub
@hicparenting

Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a safe one.

And that parent can be you.

The Path of Becoming a Secure Calm Parent With Your Kids. Dec 02, 2025

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In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the challenges and paths to becoming a secure, emotionally regulated parent. She emphasizes that every stage of parenting is difficult and requires choosing the hard path of developing emotional regulation, mindset, and positive discipline skills.

Marcela shares a story of a single mom who transformed her parenting approach by mastering these skills, leading to a more peaceful family environment. The episode encourages parents to break away from reactive patterns and offers a free class to help them develop necessary skills.

If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you.

Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.
That's the message.

And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them.

So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.
@highimpactclub
@hicparenting

Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a safe one.

And that parent can be you.

How to Let Go of Control Parenting Your Child Nov 25, 2025

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In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the importance of letting go of control in parenting and embracing trust. She shares insights from Dr. Delany, a psychologist and relationship coach, on how trust can lead to a more peaceful parenting experience.

Marcela emphasizes the need to trust in our training, our children, their process, and their choices, while also anchoring ourselves in core values or beliefs. She offers practical advice for parents struggling with control and encourages them to face their trust wounds to foster healing and growth.

If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you.

Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.
That's the message.

And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them.

So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.
@highimpactclub
@hicparenting

Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a safe one.

And that parent can be you.

The Most Powerful Parenting Decision That You Will Ever Make. Nov 18, 2025

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In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the transformative power of choosing healing in parenting. She shares personal stories and insights on how unresolved childhood trauma can affect parenting styles and emphasizes the importance of awareness, emotional regulation, and seeking support. Marcela introduces a simple system to help parents break away from reactivity and parent with peace, offering a free class for further learning.

If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you.

Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.
That's the message.

And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them.

So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.
@highimpactclub
@hicparenting

Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a safe one.

And that parent can be you.

How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids Using Mindfulness. Nov 11, 2025

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In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses how parents can break the cycle of yelling at their children by practicing mindfulness. She emphasizes the importance of being aware of one's inner voice, challenging critical thoughts, and developing skills like mind sight and emotional regulation. Marcela also shares insights on how curiosity and compassion can transform parenting approaches, leading to more peaceful and understanding interactions with children.

If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you.

Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.
That's the message.

And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them.

So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.
@highimpactclub
@hicparenting

Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a safe one.

And that parent can be you.

The Secret to Not Be an Anxious Parent and Raise Your Child With Peace. Nov 04, 2025

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In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses overcoming parental anxiety by choosing freedom, one of the six daily choices from the book "Building a Non-Anxious Life." She explores how parents can change their relationship with time to reduce anxiety and improve their parenting experience. Marcela shares personal stories and practical tips on creating space for freedom, managing schedules, and setting boundaries to foster a healthier family dynamic.

If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you.

Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.
That's the message.

And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them.

So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.
@highimpactclub
@hicparenting

Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a safe one.

And that parent can be you.

Bring Peace to Your Parenting With This Daily Choice Oct 28, 2025

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In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the importance of choosing connection to build a non-anxious parenting life. She shares personal experiences and insights on overcoming loneliness and societal pressures, emphasizing the need for community and support in parenting. Marcela also introduces Dr. Deloni's six daily choices for a non-anxious life, focusing on the choice of connection.

If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you.

Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.
That's the message.

And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them.

So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.
@highimpactclub
@hicparenting

Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a safe one.

And that parent can be you.

Anxiety Free Parenting By Embracing Reality. Oct 21, 2025

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In this episode, Marcela Collier discusses how to embrace an anxiety-free parenting life, even if diagnosed with anxiety, ADHD, or autism. She shares insights from Dr. Delonis' book "Building a Non-Anxious Life" and emphasizes the importance of choosing reality and emotional regulation skills. Marcela encourages parents to break away from reactivity and control, and to face reality with acceptance and empathy.

If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you.

Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.
That's the message.

And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them.

So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.
@highimpactclub
@hicparenting

Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a safe one.

And that parent can be you.

Parenting on Edge? How to Stop The Hidden Alarm. Oct 14, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the hidden alarm of anxiety in parenting and how it affects our ability to parent with peace. She explores the root causes of anxiety, such as limiting beliefs, trauma responses, chronic unmet needs, and lack of boundaries, and offers insights on how to address these issues to create a more peaceful parenting experience.

If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you.

Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.
That's the message.

And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them.

So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.
@highimpactaz
@hicparenting

Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a safe one.

And that parent can be you.

3 Steps to Be the Best Parents For our Children. Oct 07, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Marcela Collier, a certified parenting coach, shares three essential steps to becoming the best parent for your children. She emphasizes understanding behaviors as communication, combating negative bias, and balancing quality and quantity of time with kids. Marcela also discusses the importance of breaking away from reactivity and offers resources for further support.

If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you.

Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.
That's the message.

And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them.

So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.
@highimpactaz
@hicparenting

Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a safe one.

And that parent can be you.