Parenting Through Challenges, Homeschooling 8 Siblings, & Pursuing Higher Education

In this insightful episode of Unlocking The Parenting Code, we are joined by Kim Nave, a homeschooling mother of eight, licensed therapist, certified life coach, and in-the-process doctorate holder. With over 33 years of parenting experience, Kim shares her remarkable journey of raising children, two of whom are still at home in the mountains of Tennessee, including a daughter facing mental health challenges and behavioral concerns. Kim's path to becoming a therapist began when her eldest daughter experienced severe mental health issues, and traditional avenues of support failed them. This personal crisis led Kim to return to school at age 43 to find better ways to support her family and understand mental health disorders as well as how personal, unresolved trauma negatively impacted her parenting.
Kim speaks about the joys and struggles of homeschooling her eight children through different life stages, instigated by her decision to leave the public school system after a challenging experience with her eldest daughter.
This episode dives deep into the complexities of parenting children with intense emotions, healing from personal trauma, and evolving as both a parent and individual. Kim also emphasizes the importance of unconditional love during difficult times and how her own healing journey has positively impacted her relationship with her children, allowing them to feel safer and more open in their communication.
Key Topics:
*Parenting a child with mental health challenges, addiction, and behavioral concerns
*Homeschooling through various stages of family life and how it began with her eldest daughter's frustrations in school
*Kim’s personal journey of pursuing higher education at 43 to better help her children
*The challenges and joys of raising a large family, including sibling rivalry and the need for independence during adolescence
*How healing personal trauma can transform your parenting and create deeper emotional connections with your kids
*Techniques for staying grounded during emotionally challenging times, such as deep breathing, meditation, and emotional release
Kim also shares practical strategies for dealing with intense sibling rivalry, the evolving dynamics of discipline in a large family (hint: it involves a shoe!), and how curiosity and open communication have shifted her relationship with her kids.
Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation as Kim Nave offers a wealth of wisdom, from navigating the complexities of mental health and parenting to balancing personal growth and family life.
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