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The Language of AhavaEpisode #14 Jewish ImaginationRabbi Steinhardt describes seeing and living with a Jewish lens - one of empathy, care for one another, right action, of living with purpose and meaning bigger than ourselves! Karen and Rabbi discuss the possibility that there might be a "jewish imagination" for those who don't identify as "religiously" Jewish but who live Jewish values with thoughtfulness and intention. Maybe we can call it a "Jewish heart".
Happy 2022 & Shabbat Shalom!2021-12-3135 min
See Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #222 Sorry, Not SorryTeaching children empathy and the skill of repairing mistakes is developmental and complicated. Here's a great conversation from Karen's new podcast with Rabbi David Steinhardt, called The Language of Ahava. We embrace our imperfections and our mistakes in order to grow and learn...with more love!!! Special Guest, Rabbi Amy Pessah from ASoulfulJourney.com and author of Parenting on a Prayer available from benyehudapress.com2021-08-2726 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #221 Monster Big FeelingsA special preview of Karen's new podcast with Rabbi David Steinhardt, called The Language of Ahava. With special guest Avi Steinhardt and Louis, the Blue Monster! Let's talk about BIG emotions - giving expression to the wild within and feeling safe through the emotional storms.
Check out Monster Insight on Instagram and Facebook for more Louie - song, insights, and the feeling that you are not alone!!!2021-08-2724 min
The Language of AhavaEpisode #5 Sorry, Not SorryRabbi Steinhardt and Karen are joined by Rabbi Amy Pessah for a thoughtful conversation on meaningful ways to say your sorry. Empathy, caring and connections all come together as we acknowledge our mistakes and learning to do better. Yom Kippur "lessons" for grown-ups and children who are less than perfect.
For more info about Rabbi Amy Pessah, check out her website - ASoulfulJourney.com and her book, Parenting on a Prayer at benyehudapress.com2021-08-2727 minThe Language of AhavaEpisode #4 Monster Big FeelingsKaren and Rabbi David Steinhardt talk with psychotherapist, Avi Steinhardt, and Louis, the Blue Monster about MONSTER BIG FEELINGS!!! Always so much to learn for our Monster-Friend, including how to honor the wild feelings while feeling safe and protected.
Check out Avi & Louie's videos on Instagram and Facebook - at Monster Insight2021-08-2724 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #220 Children's AngerWhat to do when your child's angry? When your child can't "hear" your calming messages? Anger is a big, challenging emotion for the children experiencing it and for the parents trying to help, support and guide a child through the emotional storm. Listen to the real struggle with special insights from Dr. Marnee Schneider, a pediatric clinical neural psychologist (see her website - https://www.drmschneider.com/)
At the Table with Marnee and Lauren2020-03-1748 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #219 Laughter & Emotional IntelligenceOur goal is to raise children who have strong emotional intelligence, who are resilient, resourceful, flexible and experience joy. The developmental arc of emotional intelligence is to move from the amygdala brain to executive function with "whole brain" thinking. Early Childhood Educators have always known that "play" is the way to self-regulation, to meaning-making and to raising competent, capable, socially respectful children. Here are a few takeaways from a Keynote Presentation I'm doing next week called Laughing Our Way to Better Teacher. Laughter and humor and play are essential building blocks for emotional intelligence - not just for teachers but...2020-02-1128 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #218 Setting Limits when Your Child Isn't CooperatingHere's an episode from the Archives talking about Setting Limits with Respect when there is resistance, attitude and pushback from your child. With 5 new tips from Karen: Act with Love; Accept Feelings; Know What You Know; Let Go of False Expectations; Baby Steps2020-02-041h 01See Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #217 Lauren Grabois Fischer from The Be BooksBe inspired by The Be Books and Lauren's message of kindness and positivity. Lauren also shares following her dream as a mom and an author
See more about Lauren and The Be Books at www.TheBeBooks.com2020-01-2130 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #216 Change My Child's Behavior NowIn our quest to be "better" in a new year, we often look around and try to get others to change - particularly the all the frustrating things children do. Would you love to change your child's behavior now? I worry that that impatience only adds to escalating frustration and counter-productive responses to kids learning and growing. To us learning and growing! Change requires slowly building and practicing emotional intelligence and cognitive problem-solving skills. It also requires a sense of humor and an I'm-on-your-side connection. Want your child to change NOW? First look at your ability to change something that's...2020-01-0728 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #215 Artificial Intelligence in the HomeI'm excited for Part 2 of my conversation with Alexis Cobo, Computer, Science & Technology Specialist at Pinecrest School in Boca Raton. In this podcast, Alexis shares insights and recommendations for helping children to interact thoughtfully with Artificial Intelligence devices in the home. It's a new world of technology in the home that is not going away so let's help children and families use and engage meaningfully with a new generation of smart devices and toys.
Thank you Alexis!!! You can follow Alexis on Twitter at @agatorbites2019-12-3124 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #214 Tech Toys and PlayThis is not a tech toy shopping list. It's better. It's how children engage and play with technology in order to create thinking and problem solving skills to be innovators and creators. My hope is that, as parents listen to my favorite science & tech specialist, they will learn how thinking and collaboration skills are more essential than ever. Tech is here to stay and we have an exciting opportunity to communicate and guide young children to become thinkers and problem solvers...through play.
At the Table with Alexis Cobo, Computer, Science and Technology Specialist at Pine Crest School in Boca...2019-12-1729 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #213 It's a Gift to GiveHere's a little reminder to step back from holiday stress to think of how your family, even the youngest children, can help others and receive "the gift of giving"
from the Archives #Giving and Receiving!2019-12-1037 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #212 Comfort and Emotional IntelligenceBack from the NAEYC Conference, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and proud and inspired to be an Early Childhood educator!!! Here's a podcast from the archives on the Power of Comfort Objects - wishing everyone the comfort and emotional support of feeling safe. Emotional intelligence and that unconditional love IS the foundation of all learning and growing.2019-12-0344 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #211 Gratitude and Emotional IntelligenceGratitude and Emotional Intelligence go hand in hand - both are skills that require practice to develop fully. The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence suggests three parts to a "gratitude practice": paying attention, writing about it, and expressing it to "complete the feeling of connection". As we teach young children a "gratitude practice", I suggest first help them to stop and recognize the moments of value and their own feelings (See Me Hear Me Appreciate what matters to me). Second, create age-appropriate routines to make gratitude an ongoing habit. And finally, create action to express that gratitude to others and...2019-11-1923 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #210 Revisiting Self Care before Holiday Madness Sets InEpisode #210 Revisiting Self Care before Holiday Madness Sets In by Karen Deerwester2019-11-1253 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #210 Revisiting Self Care before Holiday Madness Sets InYou owe it to your children! You owe it to yourself!
Revisiting Episode #922019-11-1253 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #209 Revisiting TemperamentTemperament is the key to managing change, comfort, skill building and so much more! Listen to this important conversation from the Archives!2019-11-0552 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #208 Conversation with a Pediatric GastroenterologistThis conversation is on behalf of all the parents experiencing the stress, anxiety and confusion over baby and child gastro issues - from contradictory info in the media, best and worst advice from friends and family, to serious medical challenges.
At the Table with the highly respected and thoughtful pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr Yoni Fuchs from Joe DiMaggio Children Hospital in Hollywood Florida.2019-10-2949 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #207 Saying Good Bye to a PetThere are few things sadder and harder than saying good bye to a pet. Each child, each age and stage of development, each parent and each family has different and unique ways of managing the reality of saying good bye to a pet. This conversation is beautiful exploring the unique relationships we have with our pets and how to consider our own needs and the needs of the children as we prepare for those really tough conversations.
At the Table with Kim, Elana and Meaghan2019-10-2245 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #206 Baby Dads - what no one told usThis is a follow-up to Episode #195 with Newborn Moms describing What No One Told Us about those insane first 2 months. Here's the Dad conversation!!! You will love it. These dads are all-in heart &, soul and mind - and full-on in-love with these mysterious little babies who change everything in a family.
At the Table with Gregg, Justin and Adam2019-10-1545 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #205 Self-Acceptance & Mom MistakesOne from the Archives that was originally titled "I Did Everything Wrong" - Yes! Learning and growing, for parents as well as for kids, means mistake-making, uncertainty and risk. If we can manage that "messiness" as grown-ups, we will discover the best tools to teach children resilience and true growth.
At the Table with Alana Lipman and Rachel Sobel from Whine and Cheez - its2019-10-0852 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode # 204 Adjusting to Motherhood, and FatherhoodBecoming a parent is monumental. Moms and dads need support and understanding navigating changing roles, changing routines, changing relationships, not to mention all the physical and emotional upheaval. Meet Dr. KC Charette, a clinical psychologist in Boca Raton who is also the Coordinator for Post Partum Support International in Broward and Palm Beach Counties - here to talk about "how to not be hard on yourself" and getting support for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and postpartum OCD.
Thank you Dr. KC Charette from www.KCCharette.com2019-10-0140 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #203 From Baby Class to PreKOh, what a journey! From Baby Class to PreK! With every year and new stage of development, children grow and change and parents grow and change. Here are three moms who started that journey in Baby Class at Family Time and are now beginning the last year in preschool. I'm excited for their journey and proud to have been able to watch their children grow these last four years. Bravo - it's exciting and complicated to meet children's needs through ever-changing ages and stages.
At the Table with Anupa, Tylah and Bea2019-09-2442 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #202 Tummy TimeTummy Time is the foundation for all future growth and learning! Listen to Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Shannon Vinsentin, talk about the value and benefits of Tummy Time and how parents can ease babies into positive floor time experiences.2019-09-1738 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode # 201 Look for the HelpersAs so many are getting involved to help the Bahamas post-hurricane, be sure to teach your children that they are the helpers too! When we give, we also learn how to receive. This is a reminder of children becoming part of family and community efforts to make a difference in the world. Instead of being overwhelmed by tragedy and suffering, teach your child that they can help.
From the Archives with Summer and Phyllis2019-09-1039 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #200 See Me Hear Love Me Co-Teaching with AmyHere's a short and fun conversation between Ms Amy and me, co-teaching in Family Time classes for the last 15 years. See Me Hear Me Love Me is part of our daily-weekly-ongoing practice as we observe and discuss what's happening in classes. What motivates a child's behavior? What engages each child? How to respond, stretch and optimize experiences and interactions. And, how to support and "see" parents wherever they are in their on-going journey.
With gratitude and appreciation for an essential collaboration for me. Thank you Ms Amy!!!2019-09-0316 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #199 Understanding Feelings and Needs beneath BehaviorLet's explore the feelings and needs beneath children's behavior - starting with tantrums! Looking at the See Me Hear Me Love Me tools we need to understand children's behavior. We revisit a podcast from the archives - Tantrums and Fairy Dust.2019-08-2742 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #198 I Believe in PreschoolI believe in preschool because I believe Early Childhood Educators are the best protectors of childhood. Preschools celebrate innocence and curiosity, messy play and the building blocks of lifelong learning. Preschools comfort and encourage, accept and strive....They are places where children learn to love and love to learn.2019-08-2012 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #197 Parents Tired of Battling Toddlers & Exhausting ChildrenHere's the conversation for all the times books and parenting advice fall short. It's the conversation for children knowing better and not doing better. It's for parents who are tired, exhausted, bruised and battered from living with strong, opinionated, tireless children. How to look, listen and connect with the moment of sanity and flip the script to something a thousand times less frustrating.
At the Table with Stephanie and Rachel Sobel from WhineandCheezits.com2019-08-1348 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #196 Kid Behavior - Family BehaviorHere is a podcast about responding to all the crazy-making situations in parenting with practical wisdom of how to connect-teach-guide your child to becoming a person you you truly enjoy and respect. Bravo Dr. Marnee Schneider, pediatric, clinical, neuro psychologist practicing in Boca Raton FL - https://www.drmschneider.com/.2019-08-0641 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #195 No One Told Us - the First Two MonthsHere are 2 moms of babies looking back at the first 2 months with their babies! Who is this new person that changes everything you know, think, feel and do? Their perspective is truly amazing - all that they discovered about themselves, their partners, and, of course, their babies!!! Falling in love!!!
At the Table with Elena and Joelle2019-07-3043 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #194 Working Mom, How Do You Do It?Our continuing conversation with moms who are juggling work demands, family demands and self-care. How do they manage schedules, planning and all the unforeseen challenges of holding it all together?
Bravo to all they do, all they are and all the ways they are reshaping roles and responsibilities!
At the Table with Alison, Pooja and Rachel2019-07-2344 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #193 The 5 Minute ChallengeWe can set boundaries for children without saying "no" and without scolding. The challenge is can you flip all those "no's" into saying what you really want and guiding your child to the "this is how we do it" choice - grown-up & child on the same side with the acceptance that children don't always "like" less impulsive ways of doing things but we remain present to lead-guide-teach without anger, frustration, manipulation and intimidation.
Solo with Karen2019-07-1610 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #192 Temperament IS SeeMeHearMeLoveMeTemperament IS the key to parenting and teaching. As we understand our own temperament style and each child's temperament style, we grow in understanding and connection - to become the best parents and teachers we can be.
At the Table with Brooke and Laurie2019-07-0949 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #191 Divorce - Getting the Support You NeedDivorce brings lots of feelings of fear and uncertainty. Change is hard. But here are two extraordinary women talking about the emotional support and knowledge that it takes to manage the family and financial decisions that come with divorce. And....confirmation that divorce is NOT contagious but knowledge is power!
At the Table with Tara Kebre from Boca Raton Counseling Center and Stacey Blass from Cohen Blass Law2019-07-0237 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #190 Big Emotions Starting CampBig emotions are a part of every new beginning, every new step in development - particularly starting Camp or School. Listen as these 3 moms describe the emotions and the process of growing in independence, confidence and trust. With insights from a, Early Childhood program Director who truly listens and supports each child and family.
At the table with Trisha, Stacey, Rachel and Naomi2019-06-2543 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #189 Dads on Dads - Coach & NurturersDads are redefining what it means to be a dad. Listen as these dads describe their emotional commitment to being the kind of dads they strive to be. They want to give their children everything their children need - that means being nurturers and coaches. This is heart-to-heart parenting!!! Bravo Dads!
At the Table with Ryan, Craig, Jamey and Brian Vondruska (author of The Kind of Parent You Are)2019-06-1848 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #188 Revisiting The Power of Comfort ObjectsListen to this conversation from the archives about the emotional skill building found in comfort objects!
At the table with Jenn, Michele and Dustin2019-06-1135 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #187 Raising Children who Trust Their VoiceHow to raise a daughter, or a son, who feels strong and confident in her voice and her choices, particularly in a world where it might be easy to grow without a sense of your own needs, your own ideas and your own sense of self. And...not saying "sorry" for opinions, ideas, being different or standing alone!
at the Table with Cara, Trisha and Adam2019-06-0354 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #186 Talking about AdoptionListen to three very different Adoption Stories that help us all to be more aware and more sensitive in our language and our understanding of families and family stories.
At the table with Elana, Angelique and Brandy2019-05-2855 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #185 The Early Years Matter - A Dad's PerspectiveEarly Childhood professionals know how much Early Childhood matters to brain development, to learning and growing, to realizing a child fullest potential. Here's invaluable insight from a Dad who knows first hand that the choices they made when their boys were young planted seeds a decade later. What you do matters!!! What you teach matters! You'll love this conversation reassuring new dads and new parents to believe in what they do!!!
At the Table with Seth2019-05-2137 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #184 A Little Summer Unplug - Skills & ToolsListen to an experienced parent talk about years of Summer and Weekly unplugging! You will be wowed by the deep and profound impact of "disconnecting" from technology and screens in order to "connect" to self, others and experiences!!! Not to be missed!
from the Archives with Stephanie Englander2019-05-1437 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #183 Mothers Day and Self-CareWishing everyone a Mother's Day full of self-care, self-honoring and self-recognition!2019-05-0756 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #182 Mean Moms - Good MomsListen as we discuss what rules are important in a particular family and how different parents set those rules. Mean Moms? Good Moms? Loving Moms? Everyone finds their own parenting style. What matters most is reflecting on what works for you and for each of your children and finding your own way to teaching, guiding and loving your children.
At the Table with Stacey, Meredith and Nicole2019-04-3050 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #181 Stories, Storytelling & ParentingInuit parents use storytelling to help children manage difficult situations. They do so without yelling and without scolding through stories, play and imagination. Here are a few of my thoughts on how we can learn from Inuit parents and create our own stories and narratives to raise children with kindness and understanding. This is the beginning of an ongoing conversation of reflecting on the stories that create meaning and connection in our lives and in our culture.
Love to hear your thoughts on stories, meaning-making, culture and personal development.2019-04-2333 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #180 Spring Celebration Yes DayThe book "Yes Day" by Amy Krause Rosenthal challenges us to change our routines and be less predictable. It challenges us to give children voice and power while trusting that we can all be safe in their choices. The surprise of trying our own "yes days" is that we learn so much about ourselves, our comfort zone, and nest of all, our children's comfort zones and their needs. Enjoy this archive podcast as 3 families describe how Yes Days go for them!
At the Table with Jessica, Amy and Logan2019-04-1642 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #179 Tidying Up & Decluttering with KidsManaging all the stuff in a home is complicated enough and then you add in kids who have their own emotional attachment to stuff and their own resistance to clean-up and organizing. Tips and reality come together in this podcast to help you find your personal organizing style.
At the Table with Alexis, Laura and Paulina2019-04-0953 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #178 Dads on DadsAre we listening to Dad Stories? I'm pretty sure Dads are carrying a big load of emotional parenting on their shoulders. Listen to what they are juggling day-to-day, their worries, their hopes, their love.
At the Table with Grant and Ben2019-04-0251 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #177 Revisiting Importance of Social-Emotional SkillsLet's revisit why social-emotional skills are so important for Kindergarten and life success. Listen as Early Childhood educators discuss how kids learn best. This is a replay of Episode #142
At the Table with Stephanie, Naomi and Alana2019-03-2642 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #176 Emotions and Emotional IntelligenceEmotions may be the most important key to understanding ourselves and creating deeply loving, nurturing relationships. Today we talk about baby emotions, toddler emotions, how layered and complex emotions feels as children grow into personhood. We also talk about grown-up emotions - how we as parents and teachers revisit and re-experience all kinds of messy emotions too. Emotional Intelligence is a lifelong skill and truly THE foundation of See Me Hear Me Love Me.
At the table with Elana2019-03-1939 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #175 It Goes Too FastThis podcast is filled with heart as you hear the joy of raising children with family connection to grown siblings, cousins and parent traditions. Yes, it goes way too fast but it the sharing of our stories, ourselves, and our the day-to-day of our children that holds time a little longer. Savor the lightning speed of children growing by sharing the memories that slow down time.
At the Table with Samantha, Stephanie and Lili2019-03-1247 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #174 Ready for Baby #2 or NotGetting ready for Baby #2 is different from getting ready for your first child because you already know how a baby changes your world and your life. This time you are preparing your first born too - to be a big brother or sister, to share Mommy & Daddy, and to be part of a bigger family. You also wrestle with the question of "how will I love another child as much as I do my first"? And....you will!
At the Table with Alexis, Stephanie and Olivia2019-03-0550 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #173 TinkeringTinkering is the fun road to big STEM thinking and learning. Listen as two parents and educators talk about the play, innovation, discovery and tinkering that builds STEM skills in young children. This podcast is about taking time and creating opportunities for problem solving and curiosity, small parts and nature. Tinkering is all about hands-on experiences with all the deep questions that children bring to learning.
At the table with Lindsey and Katey2019-02-2638 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #172 The The Sensory Exploration Room and LearningListen to the insights of body-brain development from Jodi Dietz, owner of Dietz Pediatric Therapy. Give your child the joy of movement to unlock their fullest potential for all learning!2019-02-1923 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #171 The Pocket Rant - pink and blueHad to have this mini Pocket Rant when someone shared this article with me - The Sexist History of Women's Pockets: https://medium.com/verve-up/the-bewildering-and-sexist-history-of-womens-pockets-1edf3a98117
Hope it helps us all reflect on how what children wear impact attitude, confidence and mastery in the world.2019-02-1216 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #170 Ready for Potty TrainingAre you ready for potty training? Is your child ready for potty learning? Begin with a respect for your child's readiness and your child's ability to manage his or her body in a million different situations. Meet your child exactly where he or she is, know the pieces of the potty puzzle that need to come together, and be the person that helps your child connect the dots to success and mastery.2019-02-0534 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #169 Parenting - Marriage - CommunicationHere's one from the archives, originally titles Parents: United and Separate - how to respect differences and come together when it matters! Revisiting because we know the secret is Communication!!! And respect!
At the table with Dustin, Tara, Motti and Stacey2019-01-2944 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #168 Peace and Power for ParentsParent peace is always elusive and it's even harder as your child grows in independence and sassiness. Listen as these parents follow up on Episode #90 - the ongoing challenge of parent peace and power.
At the table with Kim, Dylan and Stacey2019-01-2248 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #167 Giving and ReceivingWith the help of B'nai Torah's TLC coordinator, Tzedakah, Learning & Chesed, we can shift our perception and awareness to see all the possible ways we can be involved in our communities. Families with young children can create on-going habits to respond to the needs of others in ways that are meaningful and engaging for all - from toddlers to grown-ups. And...it can be done without being guilty or overwhelmed.
At the table with Summer and Phyllis2019-01-1536 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #166 Looking Forward...TogetherToday's podcast is with two extraordinary people who inspire me and steer me regularly towards hope, purpose and meaning. Today they share their vision looking forward - what gives them hope and purpose as they create a vital community for families to feel connected and less alone. Listen as they show us all how to grow together - perfectly imperfect.
At the table with Rabbi David Steinhardt and Naomi Gordon2019-01-0835 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #165 Happy New Year Wishesmy New Year's wish for you - there will be love in 2019, lots of love!!!!2018-12-3113 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #164 Sex after BabyAs we talk about sex after baby, we see that sex is about couple-care and self-care - essential to emotional well-being for parents and for families. Listen to Rebecca Ginder, LCSW and certified sex therapist, with two moms of babies under one year talk about great communication to build a strong, happy relationship.
At the table with Rebecca, Jen and Ashley2018-12-2450 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #163 Working Moms ContinuedThe stories of working moms remind us that everyone creates and discovers what works for them and honoring those choices are the only way to sanity. It's never easy and it's always filled with compromises but Moms truly got this!!!
At the table with Nicole, Kristin and Julie2018-12-1838 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #163 Working Moms ContinuedEpisode #163 Working Moms Continued by Karen Deerwester2018-12-1838 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #162 Revisiting How to be a Peaceful Parentrevisiting Episode #90
Parents wake up every day with the intention of being peaceful, calm, understanding and deeply loving. If you have a young child, chances are you begin to lose that peace early in the day - especially if you're trying to get out the door or do anything besides go with the flow. Listen to four thoughtful parents share their challenges and their successes on holding their peace while teaching and respecting their children's emotional development.
At the table with Kim, Emily, Stacey and Dylan2018-12-1148 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #161 Domestic MommiesHere's a fun episode with two moms who have found ways to stay sane and organized by making life easier for themselves - partnering with "domestic dads", being realistic about what needs to get done every day, and tapping into their inner-nurturer.
At the table with Lindsay Maisner and Olivia Nachmany2018-12-0436 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #160 Mom Wisdom - looking backHere are three amazing moms with 20/20 hindsight for their Mom Journey! There's true wisdom in what they understand about themselves and their children and also the priceless experience of having shared their journeys with friends who honor and accept their vulnerability in all the challenging moments.
at the table with Marni, Shirley andRachel2018-11-2744 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #159 AllergiesWhether you have a child with allergies or know children with allergies, listen to this important podcast. We all need to become aware and informed about the risks and challenges that families face living with realities. The number of children with allergies is growing and the intensity of those allergies is more severe. We all need to be better informed and more conscientious of this new reality for kids and families.
At the table with Rochelle, Jennifer, Katie and Marcie2018-11-2044 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #158 Working Moms keep it working togetherListen as these moms manage and organize and plan for their needs and the needs of their children and families. Bravo to the working moms who "keep it working together" by knowing what works and what doesn't for them!!!
At the table with Lauren B, Lauren C, and Karol...2018-11-1346 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #157 Raising Mentally Strong ChildrenToday we look at how to know what your child needs in a stressful, overwhelming world. We talk about anxiety and joy, pressure and perfection, confidence and vulnerability. When faced with the question of how much "truth" should children know, we discover just the right amount of "truth" to help them grow and thrive in difficult times. And we are reassured by their innocence and ability to manage the world in child-sized pieces.
At the table with Trisha and Danielle.2018-11-0637 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #156 Jewish Parenting in a Messy WorldHere's a very special podcast recorded at Temple Tikvah in New Hyde Park, NY where we met to talk about what it means to be a Jewish family in a busy, complicated world. What are the challenges and obstacles? What are the stories, the values, and the choices that help you create a hopeful future for children? This podcast is a celebration of all that is messy in the choices families make - the contradictions, the ambiguity and the iterations of deciding what is meaningful to you and your family.
At the Table with Rabbi Randy Sheinberg, Dee Dee Horowitz...2018-10-301h 13See Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #155 Cancer hates kissesCancer Hates Kisses is the name of a children's book written to help children feel strong and safe after someone in their family is diagnosed with cancer. This podcast is Part 2 of Episode #150 When Parents Get Sick. Listen as these Super Hero Moms share their strength and show you all the ways they "kick cancer's butt"!
At the Square Table with Jennifer and Janina2018-10-2346 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #154 Karen in the Hot SeatYikes....everything you ever wanted to know about me?!? Yes, I'm in the hot seat with two fun and amazing parents interviewing me!
At the table with Stacey and Jayne2018-10-1642 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #153 Parenting Improv - dare to suck!Living with kids is a LOT like improv since they aren't very good at staying on "script"! So, instead of resisting and reacting to the messiness of life-with-kids, let's meet them where they are and see what happens. Improv techniques are the "see me, hear me, love me" of parenting. Try it for a day and see what happens using these improv techniques: 1, Yes...and; 2. Listen; 3. Commit; 4. Dare to suck. You might find it a lot more fun and just a little liberating from one-right-way parenting.
Solo with Karen2018-10-0909 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #152 Dads with Powerful Fearless DaughtersPowerful, fearless girls are self-directed, curious, all-in,masterful, maybe a little relentless, but definitely risk-takers. They often defy gender and age expectations for toddlers and children. And they often challenge parents and others who guide and lead them to safer choices and more socially acceptable behaviors.
Let's hear from the Dads about the pride and challenges of raising these power girls! At the Tble with Jon, Darren and Chris2018-10-0228 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #151 The Mom RantEveryone needs a good rant - to let out all those contradictory and complex feelings and thoughts that coexist with the joy and meaningfulness of being a mom. Let's talk about it! Let's talk about Momhood, sanity, expectations, who's carrying the emotional weight of kids and family, What seems unrealistic, unreasonable and just maybe a little unfair.
At the table with Leorah and Trasha2018-09-2531 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #150 When Parents Get SickThis is a must-hear episode of the things you believe you can never handle - mom getting sick or dad having a terrible accident. Listen and discover strength, bravery and hope in the face of the impossible.
At the table with Stacey, Bonnie and Michelle2018-09-1849 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #149 Strong Willed Child Part 2Here's Part 2 of the Strong Willed Child conversation. This time we speak to parents of school-age children. "Strong willed" isn't something kids grow out of but they do learn better self management skills, a little emotional flexibility and social-emotional adaptability. It's all about teaching emotional intelligence and problem solving.
At the table with Lauren and Stephanie2018-09-1146 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #148 Strong-Willed Child Part 1Parents of strong willed children are extraordinary because they must find a way that is respectful, nurturing and guiding without taking away a child's age-appropriate power. It's not easy but, with respect and deep understanding, these children grow into powerful leaders with strong voices.
At the Table with Kim, Brooke and Rita2018-09-0446 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #147 Back to School Emotional SeparationsListen as we revisit Episode #96 to hear how parents manage Back to School tears and fears with emotional resilience and trust.2018-08-2839 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #146 Trust Us - Back to SchoolTrust teachers. Trust your child. Trust yourself.2018-08-2110 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #145 Mom Bodies - Daughter BodiesBody love - body hate - body shame? Facing our body in the mirror and teaching our daughters to be okay with all the body moments.
This conversation is honest and real and filled with questions and themes for all of us to continue to explore. Bravo to the brave and beautiful moms at the table with me
at the table with Rachel, Alicia, Jessica and jill2018-08-1444 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #144 Micromanager Moms or How to Let Go of the Little StuffWhat matters and what can you let go of? What needs your attention and what can you trust will be okay? Are you a Micromanager Mom stressing over doing everything "your way"? How about a little "benign neglect", a little trust that your child is amazingly capable and your guidance, your teaching and your love will pay off in the long run? You got this!
At the table with Christina, Jenn and Nicole2018-08-0748 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #143 How You Manage TechnologyScreens and technology are challenging in this very connected world. Each family considers and evaluates quantity and quality of use to create their own rules and routines. Listen to these three moms describe how they choose and continue to adjust their technology usage for their families.
At the table with Stacey, Jayne ad Jessica2018-07-3147 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #142 Essential Social Emotional Skills for KindegartenHere it is - why social-emotional skills are the foundation of all learning! Educators truly care about academic excellence, children reaching their fullest potential and students being academically challenged. We also know that focusing on academics alone, without the complimentary social-emotional skills, is destined to fall short of our highest goals. Here's what children need to be successful in Kindergarten and in life, and why.
At the table with Stephanie, Naomi and Alana2018-07-2442 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEisode #132 Who's in Charge? Collaborative ParentingThis episode is Karen thinking outloud about "who's in charge" and how parents, and grown-ups, walk that balance between guiding-teaching-leading and honoring each child's voice and choice. Here's where I believe we start:
1. Always believe you are on the same side as your child.
2. Connect with your child's need to feel seen-heard-loved.
3. Become the best you can be at understanding what is needed in a particular moment.
4. Learn together what works and what doesn't work for both of you (parent and child), for your family, and for moving forward together.
See NPR article mentioned - Secrets of a Maya Supermom...2018-05-1515 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #121 Gender Stereotypes - Raising Boys & GirlsA few gender-neutral parenting suggestions from Karen...because the differences between boys and girls may be real but the differences from child to child are far more interesting. And children need the best social-emotional skills have to help them grow and learn.2018-02-2815 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #99 FOMO and The Entitlement-Free ChildRespond to the anxiety and panic of FOMO with See Me Hear Me Love Me, Parent-child problem solving partnerships, and Connecting the dots for learning.
At the table solo with Karen2017-09-1911 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #98 What Do You Need?Here's a short podcast with Karen about helping kids to know understand and communicate what they need. Self awareness becomes the foundation of social-emotional learning including self-management and problem-solving skills. Our goal is to teach children to think and feel at the same time.2017-09-1207 min
Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting with Annie Fox, M.Ed.FCV099 Entitlement-free kids, Karen DeerwesterMany caring moms and dads today have turned away from the authoritarian parent model they may have grown up with. The new approach is often influenced by the belief that a parent should be a child's friend. In that role, it's hard to say "no." When kids only hear "Yes, of course you can, sweetheart." how can they learn how to deal with life's inevitable frustrations, obstacles, and set-backs and become responsible and resilient? And how can parents live under the stress of having to be the "perfect" parent all the time? "Perfect parents don't raise perfect children," says Karen...2017-07-1900 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #68 Raising Resilient Kids Quick TipIt takes a balance of freedom and support to raise capable, resourceful, resilient children who know the help and the guidance when they need it.The perfect balance is individual and personal, unique to every parent and child, that continually adapts and changes to new situations, new skill building, and greater emotional understanding. You got this. And...I got you.
at the table with Karen2017-02-1417 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #67 Pacifiers and The Pacifier TreeComfort objects are very personal to young children. The attachments are deep and powerful and it's not always easy to know how and when to help your child transition to other forms of comfort and security. But that emotional journey is very much part of growing - here are a few suggestions and an introduction to The Pacifier Tree.
at the table with Karen2017-02-0721 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #49 Discipline Part 1 - Manage the MomentIt's not easy when children don't cooperate, don't listen, or test the limits of a situation. Here is Part 1 of a two-parter on discipline called Manage the Moment. Yes, you got this! Mean what you say and say what you mean. Say things once never more than twice. Manage the situation without over-managing your child, especially without coercion and power plays that escalate the struggles. It all starts with the shift to being on the same side as your child - as teacher, as guide, as skill-builder, as role model.
Part 2 will then help with big picture Rules-Routines-Rituals because discipline...2016-09-2729 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #48 Calm Teaches Calm when your child drives you crazyEpisode #48 Calm Teaches Calm when your child drives you crazy by Karen Deerwester2016-09-2013 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #48 Calm Teaches Calm when your child drives you crazyFear, panic, shouting, scolding escalates a stressful scene into a worse one - like gasoline on fire. The mantra of the wise and reasonable parent is: I can handle anything. I can handle tantruming toddlers, whining shoppers, game-playing night-stalkers - the rude, the defiant and the dramatic!
Calm teaches calm. Check your feelings first before trying to help or teach your child.
One-on-one with Karen this episode...2016-09-2013 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #43 10 Tips for Back to School AnxietyHere are Karen's 10 tips for back-to-school stress and anxiety. Change, even positive change change - new beginnings, new teachers, new classrooms, or a new school, are giant opportunities for social-emotional skill building. They are also opportunities for children to learn they are supported and comforted through challenging emotions - fear, anxiety, uncertainty, confusion. Accept all those emotions, yours and your child's. You got this!2016-08-1609 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #40 Potty Training with KarenPotty training is always individual and customized to your child's developmental needs and to your parenting style. Here are my Do's & Don'ts that can help avoid the struggles and some of the frustrations. Start with readiness. Understand the missing pieces of the potty-puzzle so you can support your child's learning. And then give your child the respect and freedom to do this her way, his way. You Got This!
it's a Karen solo podcast but listen to Episode #14 for great stories with easy-to-potty and resistant-to-potty kids2016-07-2618 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #40 Potty Training with KarenEpisode #40 Potty Training with Karen by Karen Deerwester2016-07-2618 minSee Me Hear Me Love MeEpisode #34 A few minutes wth Karen - You Got ThisHere's a short few minutes just with Karen as Karen reflects on how to be a See Me Hear Me Love Me parent. Three suggestions to hit the pause button and see-hear-feel your child's reality in the moment. And, create the space to honor and create what works specifically for you and for your child.
Be on the same side with your child.
Connect the dots - teaching and waiting for learning to catch up.
Believe that what you know is enough for today.
You GOT this and you are not alone!2016-06-1410 min