How to Parent Right From the Start (and What to Do if We Didn’t) with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe
Fresh Start Family ShowShow Notes
Didn’t start out as a gentle parent? You’re not alone — and the best time to begin again is today.
Psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Vanessa LaPointe joins Wendy to explore how to parent right from the start—and what to do if you didn’t. From inner-child healing and nervous system safety to practical, firm-and-kind boundaries, Dr. Vanessa offers a compassionate roadmap for raising kids without shame or fear.
You’ll hear why “we parent as we were parented,” how to spot (and soothe) your own age-regressed reactions, and what Dr. Vanessa calls parental swagger—the calm, confident presence kids lean into at every age. If you’re parenting tweens or teens, don’t miss her reframe: it’s not too late—it’s prime time.
Perfect for parents of strong-willed kids, caregivers rethinking punishment, and anyone ready to trade compliance for connection.
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