In this episode of The Caffeinated Principal, we tackle the hot-button topic of gentle parenting and what happens when it’s misunderstood or misapplied in real world settings. We break down how inconsistent boundaries at home can show up as dysregulation, defiance, and stalled resilience at school, and what educators can do to respond with clarity and compassion. Expect real talk, practical strategies, and a balanced perspective on how families and schools can work together to raise capable, accountable kids.

In this episode of The Caffeinated Principal Podcast, we tackle the reality so many schools are facing right now: student discipline and behavior challenges that feel louder, faster, and harder to manage than ever before. We break down what’s shifted —and how always-on technology (phones, social media, short-form video) is reshaping attention, impulse control, sleep, and peer dynamics in ways that spill directly into classrooms and hallways. If your days feel like firefighting instead of teaching and leading, this one’s for you.

The Caffeinated Principal is a real-talk podcast for educators and school leaders navigating the daily highs, hard moments, and unexpected chaos of school life—one cup of coffee at a time. Each episode blends practical leadership strategies, honest conversations about culture, discipline, communication, and retention, and relatable stories from the front lines of education. It’s encouraging, actionable, and just the right amount of humorous—because leading a school takes heart, grit, and caffeine.