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Connection First

by Fabiana Coll

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#39 La paradoja de la crianza: cómo soltar ayuda a nuestros hijos a crecer

September 17, 2026 · 24 min

Send us Fan Mail ¿Y si amar profundamente a nuestros hijos también significa aprender cuándo dar un paso atrás? En este episodio de Connection First, les cuento sobre mi entrevista a Dr Jenny Brown, autora de The Parenting Paradox, para…
#39 The Parenting Paradox: How letting go helps children grow, with Dr Jenny Brown

September 17, 2026 · 52 min

Send us Fan Mail What if loving our children deeply also means learning when to step back? In this episode of Connection First, I’m joined by Jenny Brown, author of The Parenting Paradox, for a thoughtful conversation about love, worry…
#38 Cómo hacer para que tus hijos amen leer: el secreto para criar lectores

August 28, 2026 · 15 min

Send us Fan Mail Cómo logramos que nuestros hijos realmente amen leer (no porque tengan que hacerlo, sino porque quieran hacerlo?) Esta semana celebramos en Australia la semana del libro y en este episodio especial de Connection First…
#38 How to get your kids to love reading: the secret to raising readers

August 28, 2026 · 15 min

Send us Fan Mail How do you raise kids who genuinely love reading (not because they have to, but because they want to?!) To celebrate the World Book Week, in this special Connection First episode, I’m sharing 3 simple, practical tips for…
#37 Surfing adolescence: how to parent teens without trying to control the waves

August 15, 2026 · 17 min

Send us Fan Mail The teenage years can feel unpredictable, challenging and sometimes completely overwhelming... but what if we stopped seeing adolescence as something to survive and started seeing it as a wave to learn to surf? In this…

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#37 Surfeando la adolescencia: acompañar a nuestros hijos sin intentar controlar las olas, con Grisel Guerra

August 14, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Send us Fan Mail La adolescencia puede sentirse como una ola que llega sin avisar: un día tu hijo quiere contarte todo y al siguiente parece que no quiere saber nada de ti. Cambian sus emociones, sus necesidades, su forma de relacionarse…
#36 Screen Time in Kids: 12 Years of Limits, Mistakes & What Actually Worked

March 27, 2026 · 28 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I sit down with my husband Carlos to share what we’ve learned after 12 years of consciously choosing to set limits around screen time in our home. This hasn’t been perfect — it’s been years of trial and…
#36 Uso de pantallas en niños: 12 años de límites, errores y lo que realmente funcionó

March 27, 2026 · 37 min

Send us Fan Mail En este episodio me siento con mi esposo Carlos para compartir lo que hemos aprendido después de 12 años eligiendo conscientemente poner límites al uso de pantallas en nuestra casa. No ha sido perfecto, han sido años de…
#35 Sex, Screens & Connection: Navigating the Teen Transition with Michelle Mitchell

February 6, 2026 · 51 min

Send us Fan Mail Let’s break the taboos and start talking openly with our kids about the things that matter. In this episode, Fabiana Coll interviews Michelle R. Mitchell to explore the challenges of parenting during the transition from…
#35 Sexo, Pantallas y Conexión Durante la Transición a la Adolescencia

February 6, 2026 · 31 min

Send us Fan Mail Dejemos atrás los temas tabú y aprendamos a hablar con nuestros hijos con confianza y claridad. En este episodio, Fabiana Coll y Michelle Mitchell exploran los desafíos de la crianza durante la transición de la infancia a…
#34 Bilingual kids and the power of reading

September 23, 2025 · 15 min

Send us Fan Mail Discover how books and reading can support raising bilingual children and foster a love for languages from an early age. Learn practical tips and strategies to help your kids enjoy reading while developing skills in more…
#34 Niños bilingües y el poder de la lectura, con Marina Uzcátegui

September 23, 2025 · 33 min

Send us Fan Mail Descubre cómo los libros y la lectura pueden apoyar la crianza de niños bilingües y fortalecer su amor por su cultura. Aprende estrategias prácticas para fomentar la lectura mientras tus hijos desarrollan habilidades en…

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About the show

A bilingual parenting podcast helping you raise connected, resilient kids, starting with you. Connection First is the parenting podcast for mums and dads who want to raise emotionally healthy, connected, and resilient kids. each week, host Fabiana Coll — conscious parenting coach, writer and immigrant mum — shares practical parenting tips, tools for emotional regulation, and research-backed strategies to help you stay calm and connected. Tune in for honest conversations about screen time, family routines, sibling relationships, raising readers and how to create a peaceful home environment. Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums, school-age worries, or just trying to parent more mindfully, you’ll find encouragement, simple strategies, and inspiration to put connection first. Connect with Fabi on Instagram @connection_first Or reach out via email at connectionfirst@fabianacoll.com