Episode: #240 Stop Reacting, Start Responding: Parenting with Purpose on Coach Talk Radio with Sandra Beck and Sharon Silver

Sandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio sits down with Sharon Silver, founder of ProactiveParenting.net, for an eye-opening conversation on transforming chaos into connection. Sharon is a mom, parent educator, and coach who teaches parents how to stop reacting out of frustration and start responding with intention — turning everyday challenges into powerful learning moments. Her groundbreaking book, Stop Reacting and Start Responding: 108 Ways to Transform Behavior into Learning Moments, has become a must-have guide for parents who want to raise emotionally intelligent, self-aware kids without losing their cool. Sharon’s latest project, The Motherhood Lab, continues her mission to help parents create calmer homes built on empathy and understanding. A trusted voice in modern parenting, Sharon has contributed to Parents Ask, Experts Answer, PopSugar Parenting, and will soon appear in Momma’s Goals. Her expertise has been featured on Oprah, CNN, Parenting Magazine, Parents Magazine, Yahoo Parenting, and countless regional outlets. She’s also spoken to parent communities at Microsoft, Intel, PayPal, and eBay, helping working parents find balance in both home and career. Tune in to Coach Talk Radio — available on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict — and learn how small mindset shifts can make a big difference in the way you parent, lead, and live.