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Legacy through MotherhoodEP 108 Conscious Parenting after Generational Trauma with Dr. Laura Froyen (In case you missed it)In this episode, Stephanie interviews Dr. Laura Froyen about Intergenerational transmission and how to work through triggers we may experience as we parent our own children.Dr. Laura Froyen:www.laurafroyen.comDid you know? Stephanie is writing a book! Join the waitlist below!https://stephanie-sims-author.kit.com/765221430e2025-05-271h 18
Brave Together Parenting: a podcast for parenting disabilities and unique needs.EXPERT: Exploring the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model with Dr. Laura FroyenHello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's practical episode, #205. These are conversations with experts in fields relevant to caregiving parents. In this episode, Susanna Peace Lovell interviews Dr. Laura Froyen, who shares her journey as a parent and expert in human development. They discuss the challenges of parenting neurodiverse children, the importance of understanding different neurotypes, and the need for new parenting skills. Dr. Froyen introduces the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model, emphasizing its accessibility and effectiveness in addressing parenting challenges. In this conversation, Laura Froyen, PhD, discusses the unique challenges fa...2025-02-1238 min
Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies22 | Conscious Parenting and Breaking the Reassurance Cycle with Dr. Laura Froyen: Essential Guidance for Parents of Anxious Teens
In this insightful episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Froyen, a renowned expert in conscious parenting, to discuss practical strategies for supporting anxious teens. Dr. Laura guides us through the key steps to breaking the reassurance cycle and helping teens build emotional resilience and self-trust. We explore ways to foster open communication, encourage self-awareness, and model healthy coping techniques that empower teens to face their anxieties head-on.
More about Dr. Laura Froyen:
Laura has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. She combines trauma-informed practices...2024-11-2655 min
Fresh Start Family ShowEp. 235: Re-Mothering Yourself with Grace and Compassion with Dr. Laura FroyenTake time today to listen to this personal conversation between Wendy and Dr. Laura Froyen as they discuss how to “remother” (or re-parent) yourself, so that you can show up best for your children at home. In this episode Dr. Laura teaches parents how to approach their parenting with grace and kindness plus discusses how she uses her trauma-informed practices and child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection. Walk away from today’s episode with 3 Ways to “Re-Mother” Yourself:
Acknowledge unmet needs
Respon...2024-07-241h 07
Jen Riday358: Why Women Need Time Away (with Dr. Laura Froyen)Dr. Laura Froyen joins me again to chat about the power of taking time for yourself. As moms and caregivers, it's easy to get caught up in taking care of everyone else's needs. But what about our own?
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Vibrant Happy WomenWhy Women Need Time Away (with Dr. Laura Froyen)Dr. Laura Froyen joins me again to chat about the power of taking time for yourself. As moms and caregivers, it's easy to get caught up in taking care of everyone else's needs. But what about our own? Laura shares her perspective on why retreats like my annual Vibrant Happy Women Retreat are so rejuvenating. Getting away allows us to get out of the deep end and stop treading water - to rest, reconnect with ourselves, broaden our views, and realign our inner compass. In our conversation, Laura reflects on how attending retreats has helped he...2024-01-2142 min
Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex, and Intimacy in Marriage.What Is Intentional Rest And How Do We Get More Of It? - with Dr. Laura Froyen | Ep. 69Everyone talks about getting more rest, but what does it truly mean to rest? Is it just about lying still and doing nothing? Join Janna and her good friend, Dr. Laura Froyen, as they dive into the world of rest in this delightful conversation.
They explore various types of rest – physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, sensory, and creative – unraveling the true essence of what rest aims to achieve. They recall rest experiences that can be not only rejuvenating and enlivening but also surprisingly active, creating a pathway to reconnect with yourself.
2023-11-1452 min
Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHDE197 : Coping with ADHD as a Mom from The Balanced Parent Podcast with Guest Host Laura Froyen, PhD - Best of Friends SeriesWhen was the last time your ADHD affected your kids and you were kicking yourself for it? While you get frustrated enough that your ADHD affects your own life, it's 100 times worse when it hurts your kids. Meet my friend, Laura Froyen, PhD. Laura and I connected over our mutual love for advocating for kids. Her take on gentle parenting is refreshing and doable. In this episode, Laura and I chat about how to deal with ADHD as a mom on her podcast, The Balanced Parent Podcast, where she helps families connect more deeply and a...2023-07-1348 min
Finding You Now - Five Minutes to Aligned Living, Every Single Day.Thriving Together: The Power of Playful Parenting with Dr Laura Froyen✨ Break free from limiting beliefs and embrace a life of limitless possibilities. Join our FREE masterclass today https://bit.ly/42hCwK1 and start your journey toward a future filled with confidence, success, and fulfillment. Sign up now! ✨Welcome to this episode of Finding You Now a Podcast Empowering Moms to Rediscover Their Path, we are joined by Dr. Laura Froyen from The Balanced Parent, a renowned parenting coach and podcast host who is on a mission to help all parents reconnect with themselves and their children. Dr. Laura Froyen is an expert in her field, and o...2023-07-1057 min
Parent Differently with GratitudeExploring Parenthood & Thought Patterns with Dr.Laura FroyenToday we look at thoughts like “Am I failing them!?” and others with Dr.Laura Froyen, a development psychologist and a podcaster herself: check out The Balanced Parent here. Habitual thinking, Obsessive Thoughts, Intrusive Thoughts. We suffer from all types of different thinking patterns as humans. And when you are under the stress of parenthood, these patterns can swing more to the negative than they may have in the past. Dr. Laura and I get into the neurology of and developmental reasons for these thinking patterns and offer practical tools for gaining perspective, using mindfulness to e...2023-05-2351 min
Helping Children ThriveEpisode 35: Parenting children with ADHD with Dr Laura FroyenDr Laura Froyen is on a mission to help parents reclaim peace, joy, and connection. She helps parents find the root cause of their triggers and heal them once and for all. she does this by guiding parents to tap in to their intuition so they can parent from a place of feeling calm, confident, and aligned.As a Mom of 2, She understands how important it is to feel respected in your home. With a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies; specializing in Couple and Family Therapy, Dr Laura know how important it is...2023-03-0538 min
The Balanced Parent PodcastBonus Episode: A Little Bit of Break and Taking a PauseAs we enter into a season meant to be filled with light, love, & joy, I wanted to just acknowledge that this can also be a time filled with pressure, stress, and overwhelm. We take on a lot as parents during this time, and just in case no one has said this to you yet, it's ok, more than ok, it's GOOD, to say "no" to some things. To release traditions that feel confining, to embrace slowing down, doing less, and savoring more, and to pause what needs to so that you can be fully present with yourself and your...2022-12-0618 min
Authentic Parenting(Special) Should Kids Do Chores? with Laura Froyen+Anna SeewaldThis is PART 1 of a two part show. With Dr. Laura Froyen, a friend, colleague and frequent co-host of the podcast, we took a deep dive into the topic of kids and chores, shared our own experiences growing up, what we think of the word “chore”, how we approach chores in our families, and most importantly answered some of the listener questions. We discussed the “why” of doing chores. We talked about the importance of parental attitude, engaging kids seamlessly into the process and teaching crucial lessons and life-long skills, like responsibility and helpfulness and imparting our values wi...2022-10-2043 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast139: How to Support your Sensory Kids with Laura PetixLet me ask if this sounds familiar:
Your child freaks out if there are tags of seams on some of their clothes or the transition to weather-appropriate clothes is a nightmare...
Or it feels like your child is always crashing into you or things, jumping off of high stuff or needing a wrestle...
Perhaps loud noises or bright lights overwhelm them...
Or maybe they are just so. dang. loud. themselves?
If this does sound...2022-10-1146 min
The Juggle is RealHow to do the Inner Work & Reparent Yourself with Dr. Laura FroyenIn this episode, Andryanna is joined by Dr. Laura Froyen to discuss how we can look inwards and work to reparent our inner child with love, compassion and forgiveness.
Andryanna and Laura look at what conscious parenting is; how identifying our 'inner child' and looking inwards can help us to feel better and live a more connected life; reparenting ourselves to soothe our nervous system, change our relationships and how we choose to parent our children; and how we can start the process of doing our own inner work.
Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD i...2022-07-2250 minDoing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex, and Intimacy in Marriage.Reframing Our Thoughts About Sex - with Laura Froyen, PHD | Ep. 021. Why media is so damaging when it comes to our understanding of sex.
2. How cultural expectations define our expectations for sex and what the intentions can be instead.
3. The major problem with mainstream advice for low libido.
4. The magic ingredient essential to a wonderful sex life that so many professionals ignore.
5. The most important mindset shift to go from having duty sex to having sex for pleasure and enjoyment.
*Please note that this conversation...2022-07-2045 min
Finding Your VillageEpisode 98: Things We Don’t Talk About with Parent Mental Health: Interview with Laura FroyenI am doing a podcast swap in today’s episode. Laura Froyen and I sat down and talked about the things that don’t get talked about enough regarding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This episode is going to air both here and on Laura’s show, The Balanced Parent podcast. Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection. She teaches conscious parenting & communication with heaping doses o...2022-04-2453 minThe Balanced Parent PodcastBonus: Live Coaching: How to Finally Stop Using Bribes, Threats, & Control in Your ParentingOne of the perks of being a member of this community is that members will have an opportunity to come on the podcast where they share their experiences and get free coaching with me! If you are interested in joining us and getting access to the other benefits (like weekly Office Hours!), just send me an email at laura@laurafroyen.com or my assistant, Eugene, at team@laurafryoen.com and we will give you the details!
In this Live Coaching episode, I had the opportunity to work with a wonderful mom who is interested...2022-04-2249 min
Fresh Start Family ShowEp. 111: Re-Mothering Yourself with Grace and Compassion with Dr. Laura FroyenTake time today to listen to this personal conversation between Wendy and Dr. Laura Froyen as they discuss how to “re-mother” (or re-parent) yourself, so that you can show up best for your children at home. In this episode Dr. Laura teaches parents how to approach their parenting with grace and kindness plus discusses how she uses her trauma-informed practices and child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection. Walk away from today’s episode with 3 Ways to “Re-Mother” Yourself:
Acknowledge unmet needs
Respond with self-compassion
Set loving but firm boundaries
2022-01-121h 04The Balanced Parent Podcast097: Becoming Unbusy with Monica BergAs we settle into this space between the winter holidays and the New Years, I want to invite you all to slow down and drop into the present moment with yourself. Let's just take a minute to check in. How are you doing? No really, how have you been.
I don't know about you, but I've been feeling a bit harried, overwhelmed, and honestly, burnt out. I always have this big push in December as I prepare for our annual 30 Days of Play Challenge, the winter holidays, and everything else, and this year has been no different...2021-12-2829 min
Your Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thriveRE-RELEASE: How to read with your child with Dr. Laura FroyenWay, waaay back in Episode 3, we wondered whether we had missed the boat on teaching our babies to read (didn’t you teach your baby how to read?). We eventually decided that we hadn’t, but given that many parents have a goal of instilling a love of reading into their children, what’s the best way to go about doing that? And what if your child is the kind who wriggles out of your lap at the mere sight of a book?
Our second-ever repeat guest, Dr. Laura Froyen, helps us to delve into the research on this topic. We conclude b...2021-12-1954 minMotherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHDE122: Tantrum or ADHD Meltdown? How to Deal with our Children's BIG Emotions with Dr. Laura FroyenDon't "manage emotions". Understand them instead. Dr. Laura Froyen is our guest this week and she digs into the underlying causes that propel our kiddo's BIG FEELINGS. Listen to this episode to learn more about: Understanding the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown Why and when our children might need to "borrow" regulation from us How to react and what to say when your child seems inconsolable The importance of allowing feelings and emotions to move through the body without getting stuck Learning more about emotional regulation helps us ALL understand our...2021-12-0936 min
Self-Compassionate Professor89. Self-compassion, career, & parenting with Dr. Laura Froyen (re-release)In the spirit of self-care, self-compassion, and wellness, I re-release my interview with Dr. Laura Froyen.
Dr. Laura Froyen discusses a powerful moment where she was flooded with compassion for herself and in that moment, she realized leaving academia would be in her family's and her own best interests. She talks also about her life purpose: helping families to make respectful parenting decisions and the critical need for children to learn how to make healthy and productive life choices. Laura offers fantastic advice about creating stronger boundaries and finding a more balanced life.2021-11-141h 04
The Journey Back to You PodcastS3E8- "How Embracing Creativity Can Help You as a Parent" being interviewed by Dr. Laura FroyenIn this episode, I am being interviewed on the Balanced Parent Podcast by Dr. Laura Froyen, PhD. We are chatting about how embracing creativity is helpful in parenting. Email: Sierra.Casher@gmail.com Instagram: Sierra_Casher To connect with Dr. Laura: https://www.laurafroyen.com 2021-11-0241 min
Work-Life FlowMama, Cut Yourself some Slack - On Self-Compassion in Motherhood with Laura Froyen, PhDIn today’s episode, my guest Laura Froyen and I explore the world of positive parenting and self-compassion. The more we talked, the more parallels with emotional intelligence and leadership qualities we could identify. We explored how we need to really let our emotions wash over ourselves, and not stuff them down. We also talked about how we need to stop beating ourselves up when we make a mistake and what to do when it happens.We talked about how we need to let everyone in the family figure out their own relationship and avoid get...2021-10-2648 min
Grow UpEpisode 5: Growing Up with Dr. Laura FroyenThis episode features an interview with Dr. Laura Froyen of The Balanced Parent Podcast. Join us for a candid conversation about inner child work and what it means to be a conscious parent. It's time to GROW UP!
You can follow the work of Dr. Froyen on www.laurafroyen.com, @laurafroyenphd on Instagram, or The Balanced Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Join the conversation - please reach out!
Instagram: @grow.up.ig
Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com
2021-10-1842 min
The Dude TherapistConscious Parenting w/ Dr. Laura FroyenDr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection. She teaches conscious parenting & communication with heaping doses of grace and compassion through her podcast, The Balanced Parent, & her courses and programs.team@laurafroyen.comwww.laurafroyen.comwww.instagram.com/laurafroyenphdwww.facebook.com/laurafroyenSupport the show2021-09-2631 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast064: Becoming a More Present Father with Baba of The Present Dads (Feature on Fathers Series No. 3)Happy Belated Father's Day to all those who identify as Dads! We see you, doing the hard work of becoming a present, compassionate father and we think you are just amazing! Partners, if you're the one who listens to this podcast but you know a dad who is heeding this challenging call to grow up alongside their kids, please share this with them!! We really couldn't do this without you!
To help you (Dads) even more, I'm so happy to be inviting a new colleague and friend, Babatunji Fagbongbe for the third episode of the Feature on...2021-06-2229 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast063: What We Need to Know about Dads with Ryan Roy (Feature on Fathers Series No. 2)How was the episode last week? If you are a dad, did it resonate with you? If you are parenting with a dad, what takeaways did you get to apply into your relationship? Let me know! I would love to hear your comments. And for this week, we will be listening to the second installment of the Feature on Fathers Series. Dads, just like Moms, are human beings with fears and uncertainty in life.
In this episode, I want you to know that you do not have to live in fear. We are here to su...2021-06-1530 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast062: Dad's Mental Health Matters Too! with Eli Weinstein (Feature on Fathers Series No. 1)So we just ended our month-long series for Motherhood and now, I want to give you another series that will focus on fatherhood & feature some amazing dads! The parenting world is filled with the voices and perspectives of mothers and while I love having space where our voices are prioritized, I also think it can contribute to the idea of the mom being the "default" parent or the one who is responsible for doing the research and learning associated with parenting. But what the research actually shows is that dads play a unique and important role in kids' lives...2021-06-0831 min
Angels and AwakeningHelping Children Trust Their Intuition With Dr. Laura FroyenDr. Laura Froyen, has her PhD in human development and family studies with a specialization in couples and family therapy. She is a peaceful parenting and respectful relationship expert and self-compassion advocate. She's on a mission to help parents reclaim peace, joy, and connection by helping them find the root cause of their triggers and heal them once and for all so that they can finally trust their own intuition and parent and partner with confidence.
She helps families all over the world reconnect to their purpose, each other and themselves. So that they can show up...2021-06-071h 06The Balanced Parent Podcast061: Live Coaching: Transitioning to Motherhood (Motherhood Series No. 4)We are down to the last installment of the Motherhood Series. I hope you have felt seen and held during this month. If you have some takeaways, please do share it with me by replying to this email. I would love to hear from you!To end this series we have a live coaching call with one of my Balancing U Community members. She is a first-time mom to a baby born in August last year, and she will share with us her vulnerable journey to motherhood during a pandemic. I hope you will hold a kind...2021-06-0158 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast060: Self-Kindness, Growth & Boundaries with Ida of To Every Mom (Motherhood Series No. 3) We are going to have another amazing episode this week for the Motherhood Series on The Balanced Parent Podcast! I’m so excited and if you will notice from the introduction, I had a little fangirling moment because the guest that I interviewed for this episode is a TikTok sensation whom I love and adore. So, join me and Ida who is a single mom to a beautiful girl. She does so much amazing content on Instagram (@toeverymom) on how to be kind to yourself and how to hold healthy boundaries with others. To get mor...2021-05-2530 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast059: Finding Your Purpose & Identity as a Parent with Ashley Lyon (Motherhood Series No. 2)For this week's episode in The Balanced Parent Podcast, we are going to talk about transitioning to parenthood and how in shifting to becoming a parent, our identity changes quite a lot. To help me with this important conversation, I brought in a friend and colleague, Ashley Lyon. She is a DONA-certified postpartum doula, a yoga teacher, and the founder of Bloom Mama. Becoming a mom changed her life and it began her self-discovery journey. She realized that there is a major lack of resources and places of community for new moms so she used everything that s...2021-05-1825 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast058: Re-Mothering Ourselves with Amelia Mora Mars (Motherhood Series No. 1)Happy (Belated) Mother's Day! To be honest, one day is not enough to celebrate our motherhood. We made a lot of sacrifices in this journey but we also made great moments with our family and kids. Some days are challenging but there are also days that are a blessing. And I am happy to see your growth. Thank you so much for trusting me to be a part of your journey.So, for the month of May, I want to dedicate the upcoming episodes of The Balanced Parent Podcast to our motherhood. In this series, we will...2021-05-1128 minThe Balanced Parent PodcastBonus: Live Coaching: Inner Child & Reparenting Work With a Challenging ChildFor this episode, I will be doing a live coaching with a member of my Balancing U Community. One of the perks of being a member of this community is that members will have an opportunity to come on the podcast where they share their experiences and get free coaching with me! If you are interested in joining us and getting access to the other benefits (like weekly Office Hours!), just send me an email at laura@laurafroyen.com and I'll get you the details!
In this Live Coaching episode, I had the opportunity to work with a...2021-05-0758 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast057: Compassion Starts With Us with Jeffrey Marsh (Inner Work Series No. 5)We are now down to the last installment of the Inner Work Series, where we dive deep into our inner self for healing and understanding. In the past few weeks, we learned to pause and untangle our triggers, meet our inner critic, become the confident leader of our internal family, and find joy through our inner child. And as we wrap up this inner work, I am giving one more episode (Actually, there is also a BONUS live coaching episode coming too! See details below.). In this episode, we are going to focus on self-compassion and self-acceptance, as these...2021-05-0433 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast056: Finding Joy through Your Inner Child With Kelly Rollins (Inner Work Series No. 4)A significant part of this inner work is reconnecting with our inner child. And while this may mean meeting their needs for comfort and safety, they also need connection, fun, and play. If you've been feeling like you don't know how to have fun anymore, let the little one inside you show you how! Our Inner Child is the BEST person to guide us to that joy!And so for this episode, I'm bringing in Kelly Rollins, a beautiful mom, and wife who rediscovered fun, play, & joy in parenting by getting back in touch with her inner ch...2021-04-2737 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast055: Becoming the Confident Leader of Your Internal Family with Gabriela Blanco (Inner Work Series No. 3)How are you? I hope everything is going well with you. I know, as we do this Inner Work, we will be uncovering unpleasant feelings and memories from the past. But I do hope that YOU will not give up. I am here for you and we are all in this together. You don't have to go this alone, even within your own heart. You see, we all have multiple sides to ourselves, little sub-personalities that are all vying for attention and for the chance to "run the show". And they are all waiting for YOU, the real you...2021-04-201h 05
The Focused Mindset PodcastDr. Laura Froyen on Real CompassionThe host of the Balanced Parent Podcast, Dr. Laura Froyen joins me to talk about how kids impact our life and help us shape us into more compassionate humans. We can learn to show compassion to ourselves and others. To get Dr. Froyen's free gift of a guided meditation for to do with you and your children go to https://laurafroyen.lpages.co/self-compassion-meditation-download/ Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost y...2021-04-1639 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast054: Meeting Your Inner Critic with Compassion with Xavier Dagba (Inner Work Series No. 2)I hope you liked the first episode of the Inner Work Series and learned a lot from it. Now, for the second episode, we will be digging into our Inner Critic so that we can heal our past traumas and wounds. I know this work might be uncomfortable for you. And so, some of you wanted to shut down your Inner Critic. But we have to face our fears so that we can finally move forward.For this episode, Xavier Dagba will be helping us in meeting our Inner Critic. He is a transformational life coach committed to...2021-04-1333 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast053: Getting the Pause through Inner Child Work w/ Trish Philips of The Doodle Doc (Inner Work Series No. 1)I'm so excited for the month of April because we will be digging into our inner work of conscious parenting series. So for the next four weeks, I'm going to bring in some experts in the field to help us with important concepts.For the first episode of the series, Dr. Trish Phillips of The Doodle Doc will be joining us. She is a coach who helps people reconnect with their inner child through doodles (check out her Instagram @thedoodledoc!).If you wish to know more about The Doodle Doc and how to...2021-04-0637 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast052: Discussing Differences with Danny Jordan of The CapablesAs I'm sure you're aware, kids are SUPER good at noticing differences! They are primed to be noticing them, it's part of normal child development, which can be kinda... uncomfortable for us parents who have been kind of conditioned to downplay differences ("shh! That's not polite!") rather than celebrate them. Differences can refer to race, gender, class, development, disability, and other forms.However our children are natural curious beings and at times, they will point out the differences they see. I know questions such as "Mom, why is his skin color like that? Dad why is her...2021-03-3035 min
The Irish Mummy Podcast | Work Life BalanceHow to Hold a Yes Day for Your Kids | With Dr. Laura FroyenToday we have with us Dr. Laura Froyen from the balanced parent podcast and we discuss the importance of holding a Yes Day with your children and how you can go about that. She gives us two different ways we can go about doing a Yes Day, number one being planned out with ground rules and you tell your child when the day is coming. The second option is a lot more internal and kept to yourself. Your kids don’t know that it’s coming and it’s kind of spontaneous, but you create a Yes Day on the days t...2021-03-2534 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast051: How to Set Healthy Boundaries After Narcissism with Triptta ButkovichToday we are talking about narcissism. What it is, what it isn't, how to spot it, & how to recover from a relationship with a narcissist. Narcissistic people have traits such as a lack of empathy, extreme sensitivity, and manipulative behavior that could lead to an abusive relationship. So what do we do? Should we leave them and stay away? What if we can't? And if we can't, how can we set healthy boundaries with them?This is a heavy topic, so to help me with it I've brought in an expert on this topic in my podcast an...2021-03-2333 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast050: Raising Kids with a Healthy Money Mindset with Chris FarrellAs a kid, my parents did a LOT right when it came to teaching me about money, including investing small amounts for me for college and encouraging me to always save/invest part of my income (think birthday money) by "matching" it. But most of the time that all happened out of my sight and without my active involvement. So when it came time to go out on my own, I really felt woefully unprepared for managing my own finances. As a parent, I really wanted to do it differently with my own kidsAnd I think I...2021-03-1629 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast049: How Fear & Lack Blocks You from Authentic Connection & Joy with AmyJo MattheisDo you ever feel that you are not enough, that you can't get all the things done, or that you can't give enough to your kids and your partner?I sometimes feel and think this way, and I know I am not alone. As Brene Brown puts it, we all have moments of this "never enough" problem, and we becoming overwhelmed by feelings of disconnection, lack, and fear...As you know, I am on a MISSION to help parents overcome these feelings of fear, lack, and separation. In this community, I want us to help ea...2021-03-0936 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast048: How to Get Kids to Help with ChoresAre you having trouble getting your kids to clean up their toys?Or are you frustrated because they resist to help you with house chores?Well, I get asked about this A LOT from my community. As a parent, we want to teach our children to be responsible. We want them to take care of their belongings, their home, and their family. But the bigger question is, how can we get them to do this because they WANT to, because they value being a part of the family and contributing the home? That's the big, lo...2021-03-0238 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast047: Yes Parenting With BeaSo often in parenting, we focus so much on the "no's". "No, you can't eat that." "No, you can't have more screens." "No, I don't have time for my old yoga class."If it feels like you are "stuck in no" right now, I'm here to help you, and I've called in the Queen of "Yes" my friend and colleague Bea Marshall of "Yes Parenting".DISCLAIMER: There's a little bit of explicit words used in this episode (just two!) but rest assured, these words are used with PURPOSE to expl...2021-02-2346 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast046: Parenting Differences and Triggers: How to Get to the Root Cause and On the Same Page with The Uprooted PodcastThis month I had the privilege to be a guest on The Uprooted Podcast - where a happily married couple John and Christine, navigate their way through life and parenting in between. In the episode, I answered some questions of theirs that I am confident you will relate to as well, so I wanted to share the episode with you here on The Balanced Parent. We covered a lot of ground, but it all really centered around differences in parenting style and getting to the ROOT of why it can be so hard to stay patient & calm. ...2021-02-1636 minThe Balanced Parent PodcastBonus Episode: Building a Resilient Couple RelationshipHappy Valentine's Day!So... I kinda don't love Valentine's Day... There, I said it! And I don't think I'm alone in that, right? One of the reasons is that I really don't like the idea that ONE DAY is enough to measure the success of a relationship, or enough to nurture a relationship. If we are partnered with a person, we need regular check ins and nourishment for that relationship, not just one day! So, with that said, here is an episode for how to consistently show up for your relationship (not your partner, but the relationship...2021-02-1218 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast045: How to Foster A Secure Attachment with Paula SacksThis week we are going to geek out on Attachment Theory! Attachment is an emotional bond that forms in early childhood and if this is not met, our child develops attachment disturbances growing up. These disturbances make it difficult for them to have secure relationships. May it be in school with their peers, their families, and in their work as adults. (We will also spend a bit of time discussing how Attachment Theory and Attachment Parenting are different- they aren't related AT ALL!)I know for many of us that one of our deepest wishes for our...2021-02-0956 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast044: Cultivating Curiosity and Wonder with Margie ToursThis weekend my daughters had the chance to sit down with an actual Astrophysicist and ask her their big questions about the universe. Guess what most of the answers to the burning questions my daughters had (like what was there before the "big bang"? and how could there be NOTHING??") were: We don't know, and we will likely never know.Talk about an invitation to get comfortable in a place of "not knowing" right??And with the current state of the world, with so many of us serving not just as parents...2021-02-0231 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast043: Make Play Your Parenting Superpower!As we enter the last stretch of our month-long focus on play, I wanted to leave you with some super practical, easy to put into action tips for how to take your play with your child to the next level.
We just had a tough year because of the pandemic and this is still a stressful time. We've been dealing with a lot of changes and kids CAN have a tough time processing these things too. And if you are noticing changes in their play, I want you to know that you don't have to worry.
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Soul PodConscious Parenting with Ange Dallesandro and Dr. Laura Froyen This week, I have Ange Dallesandro (@angedallesandro) and Dr. Laura Froyen (@laurafroyenphd) on the podcast to talk about conscious parenting.This conversation on conscious parenting is an important one, so that you can help your child, children or little kids develop in the healthiest way possible.This episode covers modeling self-care and self-compassion, appropriate discipline, and how to create healthy boundaries, that are kind and consistent.Dr. Laura and Ange provide such great insight to help parents who want to raise their kids in a conscious and kind way.If you're...2021-01-2552 minThe Balanced Parent PodcastBonus: 5 Tips for Fulfilling Child-Led PlayThese days will be completely dedicated for you to take intentional and decisive actions to achieve a fulfilling child-led play.
Play is important. If there is one thing you take away from this month we've dedicated to playing, it's that play MATTERS, to children, adults, & relationships. It's one of the powerful ways for our children to express themselves. And so, in this episode, I will be helping you learn what exactly child-led play is, why it's so important & how to let your child be the "director" in their play.
In this episode, I will be gi...2021-01-2115 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast042: Preparing the Environment for Independent Play with Haley of Sweet Home MontessoriFor the past few weeks, we have been slowing things down, observing our own reactions to play, and reflecting on how we feel about it. Now, we are getting ready to move into the ACTION phase! I know this episode will be packed with helpful mindset shifts and actionable tips to get deeper, more immersive independent play from your children
And so, I am happy to have my new friend join me for today's podcast. Haley from Sweet Home Montessori is a beautiful mom of a 2-year-old with a degree in Early Care Education and a certificate in...2021-01-1943 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast041: How to Actually Have Fun as a Parent wtih AngeIn the previous episode, you have learned about the importance of independent play. But do you still hear your child say: "Mom, Dad, play with me!" multiple times that it felt like IT IS AN OBLIGATION to do so? And when you do play with them, it drains the life out of you?Well, I want to help you be free from this pressure and teach you how to have more fun and bring playfulness into your homes.So for this episode, we have an awesome guest (and one of my favorite Instagram...2021-01-1249 min
Learning Curve with Mr. ChazzAlignment in the Household with Dr. Laura Froyen (Part 1)The workbook she mentionshttp://www.laurafroyen.com/partnersFrom Dr. Laura Froyen's Website"I BELIEVE IN BALANCE.Children do best when parents or caregivers are warm and loving while setting limits that are firm and consistent. This is called Balanced Parenting and it can be life changing. I also look for balance in terms of parenting philosophies. There are so many out there and holding firmly to just one way of parenting can l...2021-01-0838 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast040: Supporting Independent Play with Lizzie of the Workspace for ChildrenHappy New Year!
The year 2020 gave us a lot of worries and fear but I hope you were able to welcome 2021 with positivity. And I wish that you and your family will have the peace and healing that you need from all that you have experienced in the past year.
As we welcome the new year, I want to help YOU become more balanced, centered, and deeply connected to those you love. And when it comes to kids, the way to their hearts is through play, which is why we will be focusing on PLAY fo...2021-01-0530 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast039: Deepening Learning & Connection with The Reggio Approach with Toni HerbertEarly child developmental theorists used to believe that children are blank slates and it is our job as parents to "fill them in". Luckily the field has moved on from this and modern research has demonstrated repeatedly how untrue this really is. Children are curious beings who love to explore and discover new things. And thus, they are capable of initiating & directing their own learning process. And we can play an active role in this process by giving them the right activities and materials to activate their curiosity...
In this episode, we are going to learn about...2020-12-2935 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast038: Live Coaching: Healing Old Wounds for Healthier Relationships in the PresentIn my Balancing U Membership Community Facebook Group, members are able to join me on the podcast for free Live Coaching. And so, for this week’s podcast, we will be having a live coaching call with one of the members. This member, who is a beautiful mom, bravely took this opportunity to take action towards bettering herself and her parenting for her good and for her family.There’s going to be a lot of inner child and attachment theory sprinkled throughout this episode but I think it’s going to be really helpful to you, especial...2020-12-2233 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast037: How to Handle Bedwetting, Accidents, & Potty Learning with Dr. Steve HodgesI have been receiving a lot of questions from parents lately telling me that no matter what they do, they just can’t get their child to stop wetting their bed and/or having accidents, and the pandemic seems to only have made things worse. Have you been there too? Well, I just got the answers for you... are you ready for what we are affectionately calling "The Poop Episode"?? (I swear, I haven't talked this much about poop since my kids were newborns and poop was an integral part of the daily conversation...) An...2020-12-1533 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast036: Trusting Children, Digging Under Behavior, & Getting the Pause with Mr. ChazzYou know that moment where you realize you haven't heard your kids for a few minutes; where your house is suddenly suspiciously quiet?? And then you go and look for them and find them happily engaged in... redecorating your walls with markers, squeezing all the toothpaste out on the counter, climbing a bookcase (😱) or, (as happened once in my house) spreading shea butter all over themselves and the floor of their room.Yup. It happens here too!And in those moments it can be pretty hard to stay calm and not get lost in...2020-12-0832 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast035: Helping Children Get the Sleep They Need During Stressful Times with Paula MoralesTell me, does this sound familiar?You are getting your little one ready for bed but suddenly they burst into tears or explode into a tantrum. You are already tired from a long day and really just need bedtime to happen so that you can finally get a chance to relax, to turn off. But no matter what you do to try soothing your child and get them to sleep, it just won't work and you feel stuck. They are resisting sleep and you are resisting their resistance, yes?I know from experience how hard th...2020-12-0133 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast034: Raising Sensitive, Strong Willed, or Spirited Children: How Occupational Therapy Can Help with Candice CurtisDo you ever experience having your child sit on your face? Or your child keeps on chewing that toy? Or who likes to spin in circles and to move constantly?I do and I know parenting with sensitive, strong-willed, or spirited children can be tough. This can be a cause of stress and anxiety for us.For this episode, we are going to discuss a topic that you may find a little bit technical. But, I know for sure can help you understand your child's behavior. And so, I am super excited to be joined with...2020-11-2438 minThe Balanced Parent PodcastBonus: Inviting Peace In Times of StressThe holiday season is a time for gift-giving, parties, and fun-filled activities that are meant to bring us feelings of happiness and love. But it can also be a stressful time for us (especially parents!) and a time when we often feel a lot of pressure to BE a certain way and to have it GO a certain way, and this can lead us to unconsciously slip away from our true intentions and goals for our family.In this little mini-episode, I would like to share with you some really practical tips for how to go about...2020-11-2014 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast033: How to Help Your Partner When They are TriggeredTell me if this has happened to you:You're with your family and the kids start squabbling or acting out and you can see your partner's blood start to boil. You can tell they are getting triggered and that their thoughts are going down a path that will lead them to start parenting outside of your goals and values...Have you been there?Me too! And it can be so hard to know what to do in the moment when you aren't the one who is triggered! On the one hand, you feel...2020-11-1721 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast032: How to Have Safe, Healthy, & Intentional Holidays w/ Dear PandemicAs you pack away your Halloween decorations and begin looking toward the start of the holiday season if you're anything like me you're already feeling the worry and overwhelm starting to bubble up. The holiday season during ANY year can be stressful for families, especially moms who carry so much of that load.But this year is a whole other story.This year we have a pandemic to worry about...In this episode, I am honored to have two of the "nerdy girls" behind Dear Pandemic join me in discussing how to be...2020-11-1035 min
Meant For ThisHow to Cultivate Intentional Holidays With Your Children (with Dr. Laura Froyen - Respectful Parenting Coach)Even though we are in the middle of a pandemic, the holidays are still coming, and we can (and definitely should) still cultivate an intentional holiday season with our kids and family. Especially since things will look different this year as we celebrate these holidays during these unprecedented pandemic times.
Pandemic or not, the holidays are a time where intentionality is important - especially as Christians. We want to make sure we are communicating our family values and beliefs to our children. We want to make sure to teach our children the reason for the s...2020-11-0439 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast031: How Releasing Control Can Help Fully Step Into Your Power as a Parent with Hannah & Kelty of UpbringingAs we evaluate our parenting, we realize that what we do is reminiscent of how our parents raised us. And this traditional way of raising our kids, lead us to control, yell, isolate, and punish our kids when they resist or when they feel big emotions. If we continue this path, our kids will eventually pick up what we teach them and bring this with them into adulthood.In this episode, we are going to further learn how releasing control can help you fully step into your power as parents and how this can help...2020-11-0337 min
Self-Compassionate Professor35. Self-compassion, career, & parenting with Dr. Laura FroyenDr. Laura Froyen discusses a powerful moment where she was flooded with compassion for herself and in that moment, she realized leaving academia would be in her family's and her own best interests. She talks also about her life purpose: helping families to make respectful parenting decisions and the critical need for children to learn how to make healthy and productive life choices. Laura offers fantastic advice about creating stronger boundaries and finding a more balanced life.2020-11-011h 11The Balanced Parent Podcast030: Balancing the Emotional Needs of Children in Different Ages and StagesIf you're parenting children of different ages, I could imagine how difficult it must have been for you to balance each of their needs. Each age brings its own challenges, so how do we support everyone in a way that is developmentally appropriate for each individual kid?How do you balance your children's emotional needs at various stages of life? How do you help each of your children with their big feelings, without leaving anyone feeling left out or left behind?In this week's podcast episode, I am doing something new and I am really exci...2020-10-2742 minThe Balanced Parent PodcastBonus: Balanced Approach to Halloween CandyEven though Halloween in the time of Coronavirus is looking like it will be a little different, one thing that will be the same is the increased access to candy and sweet treats our kids have this time of year. If you've ever wondered how to take a balanced, healthy, and evidence- based approach to halloween candy (and treats year round!) then this episode is for you!So, how can our kids have a healthy and safe (but fun!) Halloween?While I know how important it is to you that your kids have a healthy...2020-10-2631 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast029: The "No Rules" Approach to Parenting with Dr. Jacob KashiwagiGrowing up you were likely told by your parents what to do, how to do things, how to behave, etc. And because of how you were brought up, you bring with you these learned values in parenting your children. And even though you are working toward embracing more relationship-focused, respectful approaches, you likely still have the tendency to control your kids' lives (I know I do!)...But what if you grew up in a house with no rules?In this new podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi who is an author of th...2020-10-201h 02The Balanced Parent Podcast028: How to Be Intentional in Dividing Parenting Roles with Stacy SpensleyI know that as you transition from being a couple to becoming new parents is overwhelming. Your SLEEP DEPRIVED, EXHAUSTED, AND ISOLATED. And it's even more challenging when you and your partner have misunderstandings about your roles as parents.In this episode, my guest Stacy Spensley and I will be talking how to be intentional in dividing your parenting roles for you not to feel overwhelmed and isolated. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE TRUE PARTNERS IN PARENTING?Do you believe you and your partner need to be a "...2020-10-1346 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast027: How to Truly Feel your Feelings to Access Healing, Resilience, and True Happiness with Dr. Jen RidayYou know, a lot of us FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE when big feelings come up. Feelings such as FEAR, ANXIETY, SADNESS, FRUSTRATION, and any other negative emotions can easily make us freak out and panic. They are uncomfortable and trigger unwanted thoughts such as "I can't handle this" or "this is horrible, I need to push it down" linger on our minds which makes us even more anxious. And the more you try to numb your negative feelings, the more it backfires. It's this vicious cycle. Dr. Jen Riday who is a mom of 6 with a Ph.D. in...2020-10-0631 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast026: How to Use Mindfulness in Your Parenting with Megan HarrisYou know, just like us parents, our kids have big feelings when they are stressed. Just like us they feel overwhelmed, angry, sad; the full range of human emotions. But unlike us, their brains aren't fully developed and they have less experience regulating those emotions, which leads to big displays of feelings, like tantrums and meltdowns that can leave parents feeling confused and overwhelmed.So, the question is, how can we help our kids learn more about their feelings and how to regulate them, while at the same time regulating ourselves?In this episode, I...2020-09-2935 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast025: After A Fight - How to Reconnect and RepairWe've all been there. What starts out as a simple disagreement gets away from us. We get angry or triggered, we say things we don't mean. And now we feel misunderstood and disconnected. It's so hard in that moment to know what to do to bridge that gap, to make up, to reconnect. But it is SO IMPORTANT that you do. So in this episode, join me as I share the strategies to repair and reconnect with your partner after you've had a fight.WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE TRUE PARTNERS IN PARENTING?2020-09-2221 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast024: Liberated Living - Decolonizing Parenting and EducationWhen my guest this week on the podcast, Chemay Morales-James, who is a social liberation education activist, became a parent and looked the educational resources available to her family, she didn't see her child in any of the materials. She wanted them to grow up seeing themselves and knowing that their histories, perspectives, and futures matter. Out of this, My Reflection Matters was born. She writes more about why we should really think hard about going back to schooling as usual, when we can choose freedom instead here, and she raises a lot of great points.In...2020-09-1539 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast023: The Path to Dynamic Joy with Dr. Lynyetta WillisIn this episode, join me as I sit down with Dr. Lynyetta Willis, a psychologist, and a family coach. We will talk about how you can bring harmony and joy to your family, parenting, and relationships. Ultimately, preventing yourself from falling into a pit of stable misery. To get a copy of the Release Stable Misery Roadmap workbook, download it here: www.healingstablemisery.comFollow her on her website and social media accounts:Website: www.drlwillis.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/drlwillisFacebook: www.facebook.com/DrLWillis2020-09-0838 minThe Balanced Parent PodcastBonus: After School MeltdownsBack to school is ALWAYS hard on kids and parents. The transitions, change, new expectations, all make this time taxing on little one's growing brains and bodies. And you can expect this to be even more intense this year. I'm hearing from parents from all over the world, in all different learning settings, that this time is really challenging.
I'm here to help! In this "Back to School" Edition of the podcast we will explore WHY after school meltdowns happen and HOW to help our kiddos (and ourselves).
Don't forget to share the show on...2020-09-0427 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast022: Understanding How Technology Affects the BrainIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shimi Kang, who is an award-winning, Harvard-trained doctor, and author of the book The Tech Solution. With the changes brought by the pandemic, we revert to the use of technology to fill in our daily normal routine. This mindless use of technology can lead to health consequences. So, Dr. Kang will share with us how technology affects the brain and the ways on how to manage our children’s tech consumption.You can find all of her website and social media here:Website:https://ww...2020-09-0139 min
The Purpose ShowEp 173: Guiding Your Kids Through Difficult Emotions with Dr. Laura FroyenI have my friend, Dr. Laura Froyen with me today. She has her PhD in Human Development & Family Studies with a specialization in Couple & Family Therapy. She’s a peaceful parenting and relationship expert as well as a self compassion advocate. Today we are going to talk about parenting and kids, and how to handle our own emotions and empower our kids to handle their emotions. I am obsessed with this kind of parenting and I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation! Let’s dive in! Everything mentioned in this episode can be found...2020-08-3143 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast021: Why the Pandemic is so Hard on Kids in the 3-5 Range, and How to Help ThemThe pandemic had brought so many changes in society. It affected the way we live and how we socially interact with others. For kids in the 3-5 age range who are still developing social skills, this situation is quite discouraging for them, leading them to act out. In this episode, I will help you understand why your children in this age range are struggling with social isolation and the tips on how you can help them. For show notes and more episodes check out www.laurafroyen.com/podcast2020-08-2518 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast020: How to Manage Parenting DifferencesParenting is one of the topics that couples disagree and argue about most frequently. And because we don't always use the best conflict tactics this topic can become highly charged and we can create an environment of criticism, blame, and defensiveness. But as we discussed in Episode 17, differences in parenting style are inevitable. So the key here is that rather than trying to make sure we never disagree, we need to change the WAY we handle those disagreements. And that's what we cover in this episode. I am also sharing my free Partners in Parenting workbook which yo...2020-08-1828 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast019: Your Health MattersIn this episode, I welcome you my new guest Alison Coombs, a personal trainer and a Pelvic Health Specialist. We discuss about how to stay balanced when you feel grounded.You'll also learn the importance of having a community that supports you. And understand that we don’t have to get to that rock bottom in order for us to realize that our health matters. You can find links to all of Alison’s social media accounts, websites, and upcoming workshops in the shownotes HERE!2020-08-1133 minThe Balanced Parent PodcastBonus: 10 Lessons from 10 Years of MarriageDid you know that marital satisfaction plummets after you have your first child and it doesn't start to recover after that child is 3 years old? In this bonus episode, I share 10 lessons from 10 years of marriage. Enjoy and let me know if you have questions!2020-08-0525 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast018: How to move from Reactivity to ResponsivenessIn this episode, I sit down with Mariela Ortiz, a wellness coach for moms and their kids. We discuss the process of moving from being reactive to being responsive as a parent, what to do when you’re triggered, and some more tips on how to respond from your deeper goals and intentions for your child and for your relationship with them.Want to find the resources mentioned in this episode? Check out the shownotes for all the links and resources we discussed! CLICK HERE!2020-08-0429 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast017: Three Tips for Parenting ConflictHave you ever had an argument with your other half in front of your kids? Are small conflicts disturbing the peace between you and your partner? Come and join me in this episode as I discuss three tips for parenting conflict.I am also sharing my free Partners in Parenting workbook which you can download here:GET THE PARTNERS IN PARENTING WORKBOOK HERE!For shownotes and more episodes checkout www.laurafroyen.com/podcast2020-07-2826 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast016: Five Common Problem Solving MistakesIn this episode, I talk about the 5 common problem-solving mistakes parents make when confronting their kids about an unsolved problem and I also discuss 5 tips to make your problem-solving conversations more effective with your kids.If you want more support in learning how to solve problems collaboratively I’m holding a workshop soon! You can get all the details by emailing me here: laura@laurafroyen.comFor shownotes and more episodes checkout www.laurafroyen.com/podcast2020-07-2141 minThe Balanced Parent Podcast015: Setting Effective Limits in Five Simple StepsIn this episode I walk you through the process of setting limits with compassion and respect. Its a simple process but not always easy to implement and so I give you some examples and pointers as well. If you want more support in learning how to bring this type of parenting to life in your family, please join me in my new course: Respectful Parenting 101. Learn more here!For shownotes and more episodes checkout www.laurafroyen.com/podcast2020-07-1439 min