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Post Traumatic ParentingPeaceful Parenting: Why Your Kids Don't Listen & What to Do Instead of Punishments with Sarah RosensweetHave you ever caught yourself yelling at your kids and thought, "I sound just like my parents"? Peaceful parenting offers a different path—one that breaks the cycle of fear-based discipline without becoming permissive. I sit down with Sarah Rosensweet, certified peaceful parenting coach and founder of Reimagined Peaceful Parenting, to explore how we can set firm limits with empathy, even when our own childhoods were anything but peaceful.Sarah shares practical strategies for those morning battles over getting dressed, sibling fights that push every button, and why your "disobedient" child might actually be sh...
2025-10-0143 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastParenting Conflicts with your Partner with Zach Brittle: Episode 206In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I have a conversation with Zach Brittle, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and couple’s therapist certified in both Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy and Relational Life Therapy. We focus on the two big areas that partners struggle with: what do you do when you disagree about parenting, and what do you do when one parent is highly reactive.We talk about:8:00 Sorting through different levels of disagreements between partners11:00 Start by finding what you agree about/values/parenting goals18:00 Expl...
2025-09-1743 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastTalking with Kids about Global Crisis with Desireé B. Stephens: Episode 205You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, OR— BRAND NEW: we’ve included a fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I have a conversation with Desireé B. Stephens about her 10 conscious steps to talking to kids about global crisis. **If you’d like an ad-free version of the podcast, consider becoming a supporter on Substack! If you already ARE a supporter, the ad-free version is waiting for you in the Substack app or you can enter the private feed URL in the...
2025-09-1048 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast"I'm not going to school!" School Avoidance and Anxiety with Lynn LyonsThis episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is my fourth interview with anxiety expert Lynn Lyons! We discuss how to handle school avoidance, including: how to figure out the root cause of school avoidance, how anxiety works including physical symptoms, and how to teach parents and children how to handle anxiety when it inevitably shows up.We talk about:4:31 Finding the root cause to school avoidance7:00 Using “home days” when kids need a break9:00 Normalizing needing breaks, rather than pathologizing 11:40 Emotionally based school avoidance- includes anxiety and depression16...
2025-08-3053 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastSneak Peak into Group Coaching Office Hours with my Peaceful Parenting Membership: Episode 204In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we are giving you a sneak peak inside my Peaceful Parenting Membership. We have virtual office hours twice a week, and during this particular Office Hours we cover a lot of ground including limit setting, anxiety, sibling conflicts, parenting peacefully even when triggered, and using play to give children power. We talk about: 5:00 A member working through conflicts with siblings 11:07 A member having conflicts with their child’s school being too punitive 12:41 Working through when you can accommodate your child’s prefer...
2025-07-2456 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastThe Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child with Ned Johnson: Episode 203In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Ned Johnson who is the co-author of three books including his most recent The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child: A Workbook. This is Ned’s fourth time coming on the podcast and this time we discuss letting kids learn from controlling their own lives and making mistakes, being kids “technology consultants”, and motivating teens to make changes when they are engaging in unhealthy behaviours. We talk about: 6:30 What is a self driven child? 11:50 How parental anxiety leads to not giving...
2025-07-161h 11
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastKids and Housework: Episode 202In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with parenting coach and author Lori Sugarman-Li. We discuss how to teach the next generation to care for the home by focusing on making care work visible, discussing shared family values, and respectfully getting children involved in care tasks. We talk about: 5:00 What is Fair Play? 1:00 Getting kids involved in caring for the home 14:32 Elevating the work of giving care and having men participating in that 18:22 How what is visible is valued 19:22 The Peaceful Parenting approach...
2025-07-0949 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastHow to Stop Fighting About Video Games with Scott Novis: Episode 201In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Scott Novis, a 25 year veteran in the video game industry. We discuss how to choose quality video games, how to manage ending video game time, the problems with free games and games connected to the internet, how too much screen time disrupts children’s development, and how to apply lessons learned in video games to the real world! We talk about: 9:30 Why you should pay for games and get ones that don’t require an internet connection 13:27 Make sure your k...
2025-07-0252 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastWhy Is It So Hard to Feed My Kids? with Jackie Silver: Episode 200In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Jackie Silver, a registered dietician who works with neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults. We cover when you should seek help with your child’s selective eating, why eating is so complex and the steps to feeding, helping kids understand their hunger cues, and routines that help make mealtimes fun, low pressure, and increase exposure to new foods. We talk about: 7:30 Why we need to let go of shame around feeding our kids 13:00 How does a parent know when their chil...
2025-06-2548 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastThe Crucial Years, Parenting In The Six to Twelve (6-12) Years with Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler: Episode 199In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler, a psychologist and the author of the new book The Crucial Years, the Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty In Middle Childhood. We cover how to normalize and celebrate puberty, how to teach moderation with screens, and red/yellow flags of disordered eating in middle childhood. We talk about: 10:45 Why we need to talk to children about puberty in middle childhood 12:00 Historical context- how the timing of puberty has changed 16:00 Red parties and ce...
2025-06-1852 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastRaising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times with Melinda Wenner Moyer: Episode 196This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer about her new book Hello, cruel World Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times. This is Melinda’s second time on the podcast, and this time we cover what the research says about teaching kids self-compassion, managing tech use, preventing addiction, achievement culture, and more! We talk about: 5:00 Helping kids learn self-compassion 9:30 The simple themes that keep coming up to help our kids in multiple domains 11:45 How the research about tech use surp...
2025-05-2843 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastMy Unusual Suggestion for Big Feelings and Aggressive Meltdowns- Coaching with Charlotte: Episode 195This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Charlotte who has a 7-year-old, 4-year-old, and 3-year-old. We had an interesting conversation about when we are giving too much empathy to sensitive kids and all the nuance around having a more nonchalant attitude to big feelings. We also discussed self regulation challenges and how to set limits with little kids. We talk about: 8:30 When deep breathing isn’t enough to calm you down 13:30 Why you have to be there to enforce a limit with little kids 16:20 What is “disc...
2025-05-211h 00
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastSingle Parenting with Connection, NOT Perfection with Dr. Gila: Episode 194This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Gila who is a psychologist, neuropsychologist, and peaceful parenting coach that specializes in supporting single parents. We discuss the unique challenges and blessings of being a single parent, as well as how being a single parent amplifies many aspects of the parental experience. We also cover encouraging research about attachment and how to let go of perfectionism. We talk about: 6:00 What does the research say about being a single parent? 9:00 Why we should not chase being “perfect” 13:00 Fears...
2025-05-1435 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast‘The Opt-Out Family’ Opting Out of Technology with Erin Loechner: Episode 193This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Erin Loechner, author of the book The Opt-Out Family, How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. We discuss how to go about limiting technology in your homes, how to deal with pushback from your kids, and all of the benefits. We talk about: 3:25 What is an Opt-Out Family with Technology? 7:35 Erin’s journey from being an influencer to opting out of technology 10:50 Pushback from kids when opting out 14:26 When parent’s want kids to have phones for safe...
2025-05-0743 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastRaising Reflective Rebels with Alfie Kohn: Episode 192This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Alfie Kohn, the author of 14 books including Unconditional Parenting and The Myth of the Spoiled Child. The work of Alfie Kohn has been one of the biggest influences on how I parent and why I have dedicated my career to being a Peaceful Parenting Coach. We discuss why people have always thought parents are too permissive, the nuance involved in “working with” our kids, and why we need to raise reflective rebels who question what they are told. We talk about: 7:00 Why people think we a...
2025-04-3030 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastAnxiety or power struggles? Coaching with Victoria and Alex: Episode 191This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Victoria and Alex who have an 8-year-old daughter. Listen in as I coach them through how to end power struggles by implementing the worry brain method. You won’t want to miss the check with the family, after they had been practicing the worry brain method for six weeks! We talk about: 6:00 Child who is too anxious to go to the bathroom or fall asleep alone 11:30 How anxiety works in our brains 13:20 How anxiety is a combination of...
2025-04-231h 06
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastMusic and Parenting with Sara Sherman and Mort Sherman: Episode 190This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is an interview with Sara Sherman and Mort Sherman about their new book Resonant Minds. We discuss the different ways to listen to and engage with music, how to take it “one note at a time” and make the choice to use music in our lives, and how to handle music lessons with our kids. We talk about: 5:12 Summary of the book Resonant Minds 7:45 The difference between active and passive listening to music 14:20 Collective Effervescence- taking in an experience together 15:55 Groove- when our br...
2025-04-1643 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastPhone Safety & Parental Controls: Episode 189This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is an interview with Jack Hughes, an 18-year-old Parent Tech Support Expert. We discuss how to set up parental controls, why communication with our kids is key to setting tech limits and teaching kids how to use technology, and how to help kids engage in the real world instead of just interacting on screens. We talk about: 5:00 What parents should know about Parental Controls on technology 7:09 Layering in different levels of parental controls 11:00 What parents should do in addition to parental controls
2025-04-0939 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastThe 10 Keys To 'Successful' Peaceful Parenting: Episode 188This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a workshop I gave recently about the keys to being a successful peaceful parent. I discuss how this parenting approach is about more than the tools we use to get through the day (which are also super important!). Instead, I focus on how peaceful parenting is a way a of life- a new way of thinking about your relationship with your kids and a new way of thinking about discipline. We talk about: 6:00 Three Big Ideas of Peaceful Parenting 9:00 How peaceful parenting going mainstream has...
2025-03-3145 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastDogs and Kids and Peaceful Parenting with Jaime Caponetta: Episode 187This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Jaime Caponetta from the Paws and Pacifiers Podcast. Jaime is a Behavioral Dog Trainer/Consultant, Dog & Baby Expert, and author of the book "Stop Training Your Dog". We discuss how Jaime’s approach to dogs is the same as the peaceful parenting philosophy, how to teach children to engage with dogs, and what to do when you are bringing a new dog home to your kids or a new baby home to your dog! We talk about: 3:12 What is force free, emotion-based dog...
2025-03-2649 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastPlayful Heart Parenting with Mia Wisinski: Episode 186This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Mia Wisinski from the popular social media account, Playful Heart Parenting. We discuss why being playful needs to be woven into your daily life with your kids and not as a tactic to get their cooperation, what makes it hard to be playful, and lots of tips and tricks to start being more silly today! We talk about: 4:00 Why does play sometimes backfire when you use it to try to get through the schedule? 7:00 How to be more intentional about p...
2025-03-1947 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastFree Your Child From Negative Thinking: Episode 185This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Tamar E. Chansky who helps children, teens, and adults overcome worry and negative thinking. We discuss examples of what negative thinking sounds like, why empathy is always the first response, and some gentle teaching tools to overcome negative thinking and improve flexibility. We talk about: 5:00 Examples of negative thinking in children 7:10 Why do reassuring words not help? 12:00 Why are some kids more prone to negative thoughts? 15:00 How to help your child with their negative thinking 23:54 D...
2025-03-0547 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastAre Parenting Scripts Good or Bad? Episode 184In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I talk about parenting scripts which have become a controversial topic and are often at the heart of the backlash against this parenting style. We cover when and how you can use parenting scripts, all the nuances involved in what we say, and how the same words can be used be a peaceful parent or a conventional parent. We talk about: 1:56 How peaceful parenting is both a science and art 5:00 Why people want scripts 8:00 How the same words can be used f...
2025-02-2623 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastHow to Talk to Kids About Porn: Episode 183This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Tim Blower from Sex in Space about how to talk to your kids about porn. We cover how to approach this at different ages and stages, the importance of educating your kids about sex, and fostering a relationship where they can talk to you about this important topic. We talk about: 5:00 how can we best prepare kids for coming across porn 7:20 how to educate kids about what they will see 10:32 how porn becomes the default for kids and teens looking...
2025-02-1939 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastHow to Get More Rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Episode 182This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, an internal medicine doctor and author of the book Sacred Rest. We discuss the difference between sleep and rest, the seven types of rest, and how to restore yourself if you are an exhausted parent! We talk about: 3:00 Difference between sleep and rest 4:33 We don’t need to earn rest 7:00 The 7 types of rest 18:00 How children experience emotional rest 20:40 How to fill the creative rest deficit 22:24 How to fill the...
2025-02-1229 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastWhen Parenting Feels Thankless and Discouraging: Episode 181This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Corey and me about how frustrating it is when you feel like you’re getting the worst performance reviews from your children. We discuss how this can include your kids complaining about everything you do, as well as your kids being “good” out in the world and then more challenging at home. Don’t despair, we give you many ideas for how to lift your spirits during these hard parenting moments. We talk about: 1:00 When it feels like you're getting the worst performan...
2025-02-0523 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastHow to Take the Coach Approach to Parenting Complex Kids with Elaine Taylor-Klaus: Episode 180This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Elaine Taylor-Klaus who coined the term “complex kids” and has written two books on this subject. We discuss how to take the coach role to support our complex kids through their own journey. Elaine shares how this worked out with her kids who are grown now and how it is never too late to start parenting in this way. We talk about: 4:25 Elaine’s definition of “complex kids” 6:25 Why we need a more accommodated environment at home for complex kids 9:5...
2025-01-2948 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastWhen You’re New to Peaceful Parenting- Coaching with Haley: Episode 179This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with single parent Haley of a 4.5 year-old. Haley is brand new to Peaceful Parenting and we cover why she wants to parent this way and how to go about implementing it- especially when the people in her life are using a more conventional parenting approach. We talk about: 3:30 How to handle kids saying hurtful things to us 14:00 How to handle setting limits 19:00 Comparing different parenting styles 28:00 How to respond to our kids without shaming them 35:00 How...
2025-01-221h 02
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastBe Your Child’s Play Therapist! The Way of Play with Georgie Wisen-Vincent: Episode 178This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation Georgie Wisen- Vincent a play therapy expert and co-author of the new book The Way of Play with Tina Payne-Bryson. We cover the importance of play for teaching children skills and understanding their feelings, and tangible ways that parents can join their kids in the world of play (even if they don’t really like playing!). We talk about: 7:25 What does it mean to “observe and attune” to our kids? 12:22 How play helps children learn to manage their feelings without having an actual fight...
2025-01-1548 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastWhat It’s Like To Be Raised With Peaceful Parenting with Maxine: Episode 177This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a special conversation with my teenage daughter Maxine. Peaceful Parenting is a long game, and a lot of you are interested in what it's like when you have an older kid who's been raised with peaceful parenting. I think Maxine will reassure a lot of you who are still in the weeds with little kids and encourage you to keep going if you have tweens or teens. We talk about: 2:00 Maxine’s definition of what peaceful parenting 6:42 Maxine’s observations of conventional discipline in a schoo...
2025-01-0830 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastReimagining Limits (and More) in Peaceful Parenting: Episode 174This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Corey and me about how our thinking about the word “limits” has changed over time. We cover why we think the word limit wasn’t capturing the spirit of what it means to be a peaceful parent, and how we find the word collaboration works better. Don’t worry, we give lots of examples of what this looks like in practice! We talk about: 4:30 Peaceful Parenting Big Idea 1: Self Regulation 5:20 Peaceful Parenting Big Idea 2: Connection and Relationship 5:40 Peaceful Parenting Big Idea 3...
2024-11-2827 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastWhen Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic with Jennifer Wallace: Episode 173This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Jennifer Wallace, author of the book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic- and What We Can Do About It. We cover how putting less pressure on our kids will actually lead to better outcomes in the long run, and how to actually go about implementing this approach in our homes. We talk about: 4:45 Separating self worth from achievements 9:35 How to minimize criticism and prioritize affection 12:00 Why “good schools” don’t matter as much as people think 14:0...
2024-11-2142 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastHow to Help Our Little Ones Sleep with Kim Hawley: Episode 172This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Kim Hawley, a holistic sleep coach. We cover what developmentally appropriate sleep is and Kim shares some great tips and tricks to work with our little ones so everyone stays safe and gets more sleep. Be sure to listen to the end when we discuss my own experiences and sleep regrets from 20 years ago, when I was a young mother with children who didn’t sleep well. We talk about: 4:18 Developmentally appropriate sleep expectations kids 0-1 years-old 8:27 Problematic sleep practices that started in...
2024-11-0753 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastCoaching Call with Hayley and James- Understanding Small and Immature People: Episode 171This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Hayley and James who have a 2-year-old and 3-year-old. We cover what to do when kids behave in embarrassing ways in public and how understanding brain development can go a long way in helping parents become more confident. We talk about: 5:20 What causes sibling rivalry 7:00 Lack of impulse control with little kids 16:00 Understanding developmentally appropriate behaviour 20:50 Self Compassion when feeling judged 35:00 Can you nurture or “coddle” kids too much? 47:00 How understanding child development can i...
2024-10-3059 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastDisordered Eating and Body Image Issues with Luciana Rosu-Sieza and Alexis Sauls Ramos: Episode 170This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is an important conversation with Luciana Rosu-Sieza and Alexis Sauls Ramos from Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA). We have an in depth discussion about disordered eating, including causes, red flags, and what we can do as parents to prevent our kids from developing eating disorders and foster a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. We talk about: 6:00 What is disordered eating? 11:00 Risk factors for disordered eating 12:57 Boys and disordered eating 18:39 Red flags for eating disorders 24:00 Why you shouldn’t “Wait...
2024-10-161h 06
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastWhat Parents of Complex Kids Need to Know: Episode 169This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Corey and me about our upcoming Flourish with your Complex Child Summit. We cover why we decided to do this summit and all the important themes, information, and support it will give parents of complex kids. We talk about: 5:30 How seeing behaviour through a sensory lens changed parenting for Corey 9:00 Parental concerns about getting a diagnosis 10:22 Why parents don’t need to be afraid of a diagnosis 13:00 Support for parents who are complex or having a hard time ...
2024-10-0925 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastStrong-Willed Kids with Vivek Patel, and Q&A with Membership: Episode 168This week on The Peaceful Parenting Podcast you get a sneak peek inside my Peaceful Parenting Membership. Listen in to our Q &A with Vivek Patel about non-coercive parenting and strong-willed kids. Vivek is a true champion of children and is one of the speakers this year in the upcoming Flourish with Your Complex Child Summit. If you would like to hear more from Vivek as well as 25+ additional speakers, register for FREE today! We talk about: 7:30 What is coercion? 10:50 Rewiring our own patterns 12:14 Non coercive collaborative parenting- what we don’t d...
2024-10-031h 13
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastWhen Your Child is ‘Fine’ At School: Understanding Masking with Dr. Devon Price- Flourish with Your Complex Child Summit Episode 167This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a replay of my conversation with Dr. Devon Price from last year’s Flourish with Your Complex Child Summit. We have an in-depth discussion on why neurodivergent people mask and what it is, the “fine at school” phenomena, and the long term effects of heavily masking. Registration opens today for this year’s summit where you will get access to over 25 conversations just like this one! We talk about: 6:50 What is masking? 10:50 Masking for survival 16:56 The “fine at school” phenomena 20:00 Self Compassion f...
2024-09-2745 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastCoaching Call with Celine: Working on Your Mindset When Starting Peaceful Parenting: Episode 165This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Celine, Mom of a 2.5- year-old and a 4.5-year-old. Listen in as we discuss strategies for supporting sleep and eating, as well as the big ideas and mindset shifts that happen when you are transitioning to Peaceful Parenting. We talk about: 2:47 Why Celine decided to try peaceful parenting 4:30 Strategies/Mindset shifts around trying to get the kids to bed 23:28 Strategies/Mindset shifts around getting kids to eat/stay at the table 27:30 The Division of Responsibility of Feeding
2024-09-1151 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastSexism and Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World with Jo Ann Finkelstein: Episode 164In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Jo Ann Finkelstein, a clinical psychologist, about her new book Sexism & Sensibility Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls In The Modern World. Listen in as we discuss how to address sexism and gender bias in our parenting of both girls and boys. We talk about: 3:58 Jo Ann gives an example of gender bias she experienced growing up in her own home 9:58 Learned helplessness around sexism 10:00 How we can recognize our own gender bias 14:00 Pushback when women and girls challenge gender bias
2024-09-0443 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastPoop and Pee Problems with Dr. Steve Hodges: Episode 162In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Dr. Steve Hodges, pediatric urologist and the author of It's No Accident, Breakthrough Solutions to Your Child's Bedwetting, Constipation, UTIs, and Other Potty Problems. Listen in as we get to the bottom of your child’s accidents and potty challenges. We say the word poop 111 times so consider yourself warned! We talk about: 3:30 Case Study about a 3.5-year-old holding and having poop accidents 13:50 Accidents aren’t kids’ fault 15:56 The importance of an X-Ray for a proper diagnosis 23:23 Toilet training best p...
2024-07-3137 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastSupporting Spirited, Sensitive Kids Coaching Call with Shalyn: Episode 161This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Shalyn, Mom of 5-year-old and 7-year-old sons. Listen in as we discuss strategies for supporting her son to fall asleep at night and how working on parental mindset and worries can support our kids as well. We talk about: 3:40 Helping a child who struggles to fall asleep 18:00 When it looks like a kid is intentionally misbehaving 24:31 Helping a child who doesn’t like school 31:00 Not projecting our needs and preferences on our kids 01:00:00 Putting a pl...
2024-07-241h 11
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastWhy Is Parenting So Hard with Yolanda Williams: Episode 160In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Yolanda Williams of Parenting Decolonized. This is the second time we have had Yolanda on the podcast and this time we discuss why peaceful/conscious parenting is so hard and how to create the changes we need in our families and society. We talk about: 3:30 Yolanda’s explanation about why conscious parenting is so hard 5:50 How we cope with this exhaustion 9:00 The way we “cut corners” and do less 17:13 Having to parent while re-parenting ourselves 24:00 Roadblocks created by sys...
2024-07-171h 02
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastTips for Traveling with Kids: Episode 104aThis is a re-release of one of our favourite episodes: Corey and I discuss our best tips for traveling with kids. We know that traveling with our kids can be challenging, and there are tips and mindset hacks you can adopt and use in your own travel journeys. We cover meltdowns, setting expectations, routines, emotional backpacks, and more. We cover: [2:25] Acknowledging that traveling with children is really difficult [4:05] Important mindset tips for traveling with kids [8:10] Planning your trip and keeping your schedule loose [10:10] Letting your kids know what to expect and setting expectations [11:15] Expecting meltdowns [13:40] How t...
2024-07-1030 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastCoaching with Jessica: When Anxiety Affects Our Parenting: Episode 158This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Jessica, Mom of 6-year-old and 8-year-old daughters. Listen in as we identify how her own anxiety was affecting her parenting as well as how to work with her strong-willed daughter. We talk about: 6:00 The light bulb moment around how anxious Jessica was feeling 15:00 How to work with our children’s sensory preferences 17:50 How to word things with our strong-willed children 23:33 How our childhood shows up in our parenting 30:37 When kids won’t go to th...
2024-06-261h 06
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastHow to Help Kids Manage Stress and Difficulty with Ned Johnson: Episode 156In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview one of my favourite people and author of two parenting books, Ned Johnson. We discuss how to talk to kids to build stress tolerance, manage anxiety, build intrinsic motivation, and self regulate screen time. Ned has been on the podcast twice before- be sure to check out the other two episodes linked below once you’re done listening to this one. We talk about: 2:17 How you can get access to a live Q&A with Ned 6:35 Increasing stress tolerance in kids...
2024-06-121h 02
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastRaising Emotionally Healthy Boys- BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood: Episode 155In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Ruth Whippman about her book BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. We discuss the humanity lacking in traditional models of masculinity and the type of sensitive and connection-based parenting that is desperately needed for boys. We talk about: 4:00 Systems of power and oppression 4:35 How the same systems that harm women and girls, also harm men and boys 6:00 How we see boys as mad, not sad 7:13 Neuroscience research on the sensitivity of boys’ brains 12:45 Why st...
2024-06-0548 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastTips for End of the School Year and Summer Break: Episode 154Brief summary of show: In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I discuss how to help children through the end of the school year transitions and give you tips for how to facilitate an “old-fashioned” play based summer. We talk about: 1:18 End of the school year is a transition 1:46 Transition years are even harder (end of kindergarten, moving to middle school, moving to high school etc.) 3:00 End of school anxiety 3:28 Report Cards and academic pressure 6:12 The importance of play during the summer 10:00 Ways...
2024-05-2912 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast153: Conscious Parenting with Destini Ann DavisIn this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Destini Davis, certified parenting coach, author, and parenting influencer on Instagram and TikTok. We discuss her transition from permissive to conscious parenting and address backlash against this parenting style. We talk about: 6:16 moving from permissive parenting to conscious parenting 8:00 understanding compassionate discipline 9:10 importance of taking care of and working on yourself 10:33 addressing backlash against conscious parenting 20:00 moving away from a “power over” relationship with our kids 22:00 importance of flexibility and collaboration 28:00 effects of c...
2024-05-2237 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast152: Coaching with Bonnie: Supporting kids with big feelingsIn this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, longtime peaceful parent, Bonnie, fine tunes her approach to her 4-year-old and 6-year-old children with big feelings. We talk about: 4:24 The difference between obedience and cooperation 11:42 The difference between punishments and limits 17:00 Balancing doing things for your kids and meeting your own needs 35:00 The benefits of roughhousing before bedtime 40:23 How to appreciate yourself more, when home full time with kids 46:00 Why it is okay if you have kids who “push back” on demands ...
2024-05-1549 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast150: What Influencers are Getting Wrong about Peaceful ParentingIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I break down 8 myths about peaceful parenting that keep coming up on social media. We discuss the nuance involved in this parenting approach and what it really means to be a peaceful parent. We talk about: 2:09 Backlash about Peaceful Parenting (PP) 4:07 How nuance of the approach doesn’t come across on social media 5:31 Myth 1: Parents need to be calm all the time 9:48 Myth 2: The child’s needs and preferences are more important than the parents 17:29 Myth...
2024-05-0138 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast149: ADHD and Feeding/Eating Challenges with Dr. Roberto OlivardiaIn this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School, about feeding/eating challenges with children with ADHD. We discuss how to help kids with ADHD learn interoception and mindfulness around eating without perpetuating diet culture. We talk about: 7:23 Flexibility when parenting an ADHD child 8:25 The effects ADHD has on eating, and the prevalence of eating disorders 11:03 Misconceptions and explanations of eating disorders 28:00 Navigating ADHD kids eating while not harming their relationship with food 40:00...
2024-04-241h 09
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast148: Coaching with Kathy: Parenting and Challenges with a PartnerIn this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Kathy, a neurodivergent mom of a 7 year old neurodivergent boy, joins me on a coaching call. She shares the challenges she is having with her partner, and the effects that was having on her parenting. We talk about: 9:00 Effects of separation on her son 11:09 What to share and not share with her son about the separation 16:20 How to sidestep fault/blame conversations with her son 19:20 Navigating her son’s big feelings around the separation 28:00 How Kathy has broken cycles of...
2024-04-1750 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast147: Neurodivergent Insights with Dr. Megan Anna NeffIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Dr. Megan Anna Neff discusses parenting while neurodivergent, parenting neurodivergent kids, and differentiating between anxiety and sensory dread. Dr. Neff also talks about her new book Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask! We talk about: 5:14 Parenting while neurodivergent 6:41 Shame around struggling as a parent 10:14 What helped Dr. Neff when she had young children 15:24 Connecting with other parents who are having a hard time 16:00 Parenting neurodivergent kids 20:00 Normalizing talking about neurodivergence and diagnosis in...
2024-04-1040 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast023a: UPDATED Raising Helpful Kids: Navigating Chores with Sarah RosensweetThis is an updated re-release of a favourite episode! “How do I get my kids to help out with chores?” This is a common question that I get from parents across my community, so I thought I would do an episode with some tips and tricks to help you encourage your kids to want to help out more around the house. I share my top strategies and what has worked well for my family over the years. The information I’m sharing today is tried and true, and will serve as a stepping stone to your journey with c...
2024-04-0334 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast146: When Your Child Is Different with Sonali VongchusiriIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Sonali Vongchusiri of Forward Together Parenting shares her story of both growing up and being a parent as a legally blind person with Albinism. Sonali and I discuss navigating differences and finding true belonging. We talk about: 6:00 Why Sonali didn’t find out she had Albinism until age 12 9:00 Sonali sharing her story of how she found out 13:00 Sonali’s struggles to accept herself and her disability 17:40 Sonali realizing she couldn’t parent the way other parents could 18:45 Sonali finding her ow...
2024-03-2747 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast40a: Coaching call with Georgina: How Our Childhood Affects Our ParentingThis is a re-release of one of our favourite coaching calls with Georgina, who joined me to talk about managing her son’s big feelings. Georgina is the mom of six year old Oswald and a five month old baby. Georgina wanted to know how to best support her six year old, who is a really intense little guy with big feelings. Be sure to listen to the end to hear about Georgina’s big breakthrough! We talk about: How our kids can trigger unhealed traumas from our past Giving our kids s...
2024-03-2046 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast145: Why We Should Let Kids Do Risky PlayIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we discuss the recent findings by the Canadian Pediatric Society about the health benefits of risky play. We cover not only why risky play is beneficial but also how to manage our own anxiety as parents. We talk about: 2:00 Seven categories of risky play 4:00 Risky play vs. actual dangerous play 5:10 Benefits of risky play 5:56 Play is the work of children 7:20 Risk assessment 11:40 Why is letting our kids do risky play hard? 12:26 Managing our own anxiety...
2024-03-1319 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast144: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Stephanie PintoIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we are doing a podcast swap with Stephanie Pinto of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast! Listen in to hear how the common thread in both Peaceful and Emotionally Intelligent Parenting are welcoming and normalizing feelings, and how doing so can change the energy in your home and set up your kids for future success. We cover: 3:00 Introduction to both Sarah and Stephanie- backstories, coaching journeys 17:00 Similarities between peaceful and emotionally intelligent parenting 20:55 Normalizing emotions 32:32 Dos and Don'ts of Peaceful Parenting 43:00 What parents in Stephanie's community wish their parents...
2024-03-0654 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast143: When Your Child Argues With You About EverythingIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we tackle a common issue among parents - having a child who argues about everything. The episode provides insights into why this might happen and how parents can handle it effectively. A child continually arguing could be an indication of intelligence and lack of fear, considered good signs. However, we highlight the importance of evaluating your limits and strategies as a parent, discussing scenarios such as being too strict and controlling or being excessively permissive. Overall, parents are encouraged to value a child's perseverance and possibly channel it...
2024-02-2817 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast142: Coaching with Kalista: A Highly Sensitive Mom Parenting A High Needs ChildIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Kalista, a full time working mother joins me for a coaching session. She shares her challenges as a neurodivergent mom in parenting her highly sensitive toddler. We talk about how to move from survival mode to simple life mode, the realization that perfection is not the goal, the usefulness of empathizing with our child's perspective, empowerment in making active choices, the value of self-compassion and understanding the functioning of the nervous system, and the concept of using tools like earplugs to manage overwhelming noise. We...
2024-02-2154 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast140: Coaching with Sophie: A Sensitive Kid, A Sensitive Mom and Their Journey of TransformationIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Sophie joins me for a coaching episode, where we cover the adoption of peaceful parenting techniques and emotional navigation in sensitive kids. Sophie is a single mother who's transformed her parenting style to manage her sensitive son Peter's big emotions effectively, leading to her growth as a confident parent. We talk about therapeutic strategies, coping mechanisms, and instilling responsibility in kids, especially with ADHD tendencies. We also talk about their family dynamics, highlighting the importance of tailored disciplinary actions, empathy, and tactful conversations. We tal...
2024-02-071h 09
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast138: Understanding and Loving Spicy Kids with Mary Van GeffenIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Mary Van Geffen, a parenting coach, mom of spicy kids, and former marketing MBA executive, shares about her experiences and learnings from parent coaching. She explains the difference between a 'spicy kid' and a 'spirited kid', emphasizing that both include elements of overlap, but their understanding depends on the perspectives and expectations of the parents. Mary discusses methods of self-care for parents, the importance of creating healthy relationships within and beyond the family, and the power of maintaining a positive outlook towards your kid. We...
2024-01-2432 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast137: Why Kids Blame and What to Do About ItIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we discuss why kids try to blame somebody else, and how they often blame others when they're hurt or upset. We explore reasons why this happens, including the fight, flight, or freeze response and a subconscious attempt to avoid difficult feelings. We cover tips to help parents effectively respond when a child blames someone for something. I also talk about my free and upcoming 'Peaceful Parenting Reset' event that helps parents better manage and empathize with their children. We talk about: [3:00] Why kids want to...
2024-01-1720 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast135: Coaching with Melanie: Spirited Children, Big Feelings and Cooperation IssuesIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Melanie for a coaching episode. Melanie is a mom of two spirited boys – Ben and Eamon. We talk about the challenges Melanie is facing, from managing often intense energy levels and instances of aggression to understanding strong emotions and dealing with non-cooperation in daily routines. I give Melanie solutions, like introducing one-on-one time and sensory activities, prioritizing problem-solving situations, and reminding children that their parents are on their side. We talk about: [3:49] When Melanie’s son gets lost in pla...
2024-01-031h 19
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast133: Kids, Materialism, and the Peaceful Parenting ApproachIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I bring back one of my favorite holiday episodes, which is an interview with my kids, where we talk about ‘people, not stuff’. I know many parents are concerned that their children might become materialistic due to the abundance of gifts they receive during the holiday season, which is why I highlight the importance of showing kids that there's more to life than possessions. We talk about why it's normal for children to desire many things, and how to remind them that we can welcome their feelings witho...
2023-12-2041 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast131: Coaching with Christy: Emotional Regulation, Sibling Rivalry and Parenting A Complex ChildIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Christy, a mother of two boys, for a coaching episode. We discuss the challenges Christy has faced with her older son, Jay, in terms of emotional regulation, sibling rivalry, and self-deprecating behavior. We talk about Christy's nurturing approach and understanding towards Jay's needs and I offer strategies to improve their relationship. The importance of one-on-one time, being neutral during sibling fights, and indirect discussions about feelings are highlighted as well. We talk about: [3:30] Christy’s intro and background ...
2023-12-061h 06
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast130: When Your Family Isn’t On Board with Peaceful ParentingIn this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey joins me to discuss how to handle situations where extended family members criticize or disagree with your peaceful parenting approach. We talk about educating family members about the principles and science behind peaceful parenting, setting clear boundaries, and understanding the importance of self-confidence and self-compassion. We also emphasize the importance of critical thinking, open-mindedness, and flexibility in some parenting beliefs, such as children's diet and screen time when visiting grandparents. We talk about: [0:50] When your extended family is not on board with peaceful pa...
2023-11-2934 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast127: Coaching with Yael: Supporting Kids Who Are Having a Tough Time at SchoolToday's episode is a guest coaching episode with Yael. You may remember Yael from a few years ago as she was on the podcast before, and she's back talking about her complex kiddo, Rowan. In this episode, we’re trying to find a way for him to feel supported at school, how to get his teachers on board, as well as some strategies for her to support herself. If you stick around to the end, you will hear her update on how things went with him. We talk about: [2:15] Yael’s background and a...
2023-11-0855 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast124: When Peaceful Parenting Doesn’t Look Like It’s “Supposed To” Look with Sarah and CoreyIn this episode, Corey and I explore a wide range of topics and challenges that parents frequently encounter on their journey towards becoming Peaceful Parents. Sometimes parents find that peaceful parenting doesn’t “work” like they think it’s “supposed to” work and then they feel like they’re doing it wrong or worry that peaceful parenting isn’t for them. This is probably because they have a kiddo who is more complex than the typical kiddo-- and it’s why we are on a mission to reimagine peaceful parenting. We talk about the nuances from parent to parent, and kid...
2023-10-1637 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast119: Coaching with Jessica: Making Stressful Mornings EasierIn this episode, I sit down for a coaching episode with Jessica, who is a mom of two. We talk about the morning chaos, which many of us can relate to, especially as we get the hang of new routines and back to school. She also shares about her own triggers, internal stress, and letting go of the fear of disappointing our kids. We talk about: [3:20] Finding it hard to ask for support when stressed or overwhelmed [6:20] Struggles and tips for getting up earlier [8:45] Strategies to carve out sp...
2023-09-1347 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast115: When Your Kid Hates SchoolIn this episode, I’m answering a listener's question whose eight year old daughter hates school. As some parts of the country are going back to school now, we are all getting ready to start that season again. Listen in for tips on how to navigate this question and support your kiddo through this challenging moment. We talk about: [1:25] This episode’s listener question [3:20] Troubleshooting the root cause of ‘I don’t want to go to school’ [6:15] Is the school a good fit for your child? [6:50] I...
2023-08-1617 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast111: 8 Pitfalls of Peaceful Parenting and What to do About ThemIn this episode, I take you through the eight pitfalls of peaceful parenting that I have learned through my coaching and parenting years. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or lost in your own peaceful parenting journey, these pitfalls may be helpful in helping you reframe your mindset, find community, and validation in your feelings. We talk about: [3:25] Getting caught up in the 'shoulds' [6:20] Not thinking long term [9:25] The firmness of kind, firm limits [12:10] Feeling ignored and getting frustrated [14:45] Not having a comm...
2023-07-1928 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast107: Coaching with Beth: Blame, Shame and Wanting a More Peaceful HomeIn this episode, Beth joins me to talk about transforming our mindset around blame, removing the shame of parenting responses, and wanting a more peaceful home. Beth is the mom of three kids, and her third child, Sophie, is one of our kids that we call “more” or “extra”. Beth is relatively new to Peaceful Parenting, and is a member of my Peaceful Parenting membership. She wanted some more help with making sure that she was on the right track with Sophie, and we worked together to find solutions and tools to the cha...
2023-06-2156 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast104: Tips for Traveling with KidsIn this episode, Corey and I discuss our best tips for traveling with kids. We know that traveling with our kids can be challenging, and there are tips and mindset hacks you can adopt and use in your own travel journeys. We cover meltdowns, setting expectations, routines, emotional backpacks, and more. We talk about: [2:25] Acknowledging that traveling with children is really difficult [4:05] Important mindset tips for traveling with kids [8:10] Planning your trip and keeping your schedule loose [10:10] Letting your kids know what to expe...
2023-05-3129 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast102: Coaching with Samantha: Parenting Struggles with A Sensitive, Intense ChildIn this episode, Samantha, mom of two boys aged four and five, shares her journey of transitioning from traditional parenting approaches to Peaceful Parenting. She talks about how she struggles with her older son, who is more intense and requires a different approach. Samantha talks about how hard it is for her to handle noise, conflict, sibling rivalry, and more. We talk about: [4:10] Samantha’s trigger around ‘noise’ [7:30] Handling rejection and being sensitive to language [11:30] The difference between being sad and feeling sad [13:25] Sensory pr...
2023-05-1753 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast100: When Your Child Has a Preferred Parent (or Not) with Sarah and CoreyIn this episode, Corey and I sit down for a joint episode about when your child has a preferred parent (or not). We talk about various ideas for sparking connection within your family unit, the normalcy of primary and secondary attachment, taking turns at bedtime, tips for bedtime routines, understanding how it feels to be the preferred parent, the importance of play, and effective communication as partners, and so much more. **GIVEAWAY** To help celebrate hitting 100 episodes, from May 3 to May 17, choose a podcast episode that you love, screenshot it...
2023-05-0329 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast097: When Parenting Is Hard- A Conversation With Parents Like YouIn this episode, we take a look inside my membership community, which is currently open for enrollment. Our conversation is a beautiful example of the support, love, kindness and guidance that you will receive within this community. We focus specifically on the challenges we face as parents – from handling our ‘extra’ or ‘more’ kids, to grieving the parenting journey we thought we would have. We talk about: [2:20] Introducing our parenting panel guests [5:40] Realizing your parenting journey is not the experience you were expecting [10:15] The challenges that come wit...
2023-04-1254 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastFree Peaceful Parenting ResetHey y'all, I'm jumping in here today, which is not my usual day to be in your podcast feed because I have a couple questions for you… How are things going with you in your parenting? Are you feeling calm and confident? Are you feeling connected to your kids? If the answer to that question is, ‘I think it could be better, I think I could feel more calm, more confident, and more connected...’ Then you should sign up for my free Peaceful Parenting Reset starting on Monday, Ap...
2023-04-0602 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast095: How to Handle Your Kid Saying ‘I Hate You’ with special guest, Sarah’s teenage daughterIn this episode, we’re answering how to handle when your child says ‘I hate you’. Of course, when we’re on the receiving end of this, it can feel painful to hear, so how do we navigate it and what can we do about it? This episode is inspired by my daughter, Maxine, who suggested I do this topic and share it with you. In fact, she joins me in the second half of the episode to share her perspective and what she wants parents to know. We talk...
2023-03-2920 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast093: Coaching with Kate: How to Help Socially Anxious KidsThis episode is a coaching call with Kate, the mom of 11-year-old James. She initially reached out wanting some coaching around James’ tendency to be a bit socially anxious. As you’ll hear in our conversation, he was hesitant to talk to people in new situations and hesitant to speak out in class. I coached Kate on some strategies that she could use to help James. When we have kids who are a little bit anxious or anxious at all, we as parents are the ones who are best situated to help t...
2023-03-1525 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast071: How to Help Your Perfectionist Kid with Sarah and CoreyIn this episode, Corey Everrett and I talk about how to help your perfectionist kid. From modeling behavior to normalizing imperfection, we cover a wide range of tools and techniques to help you in those hard moments. Corey is one of the peaceful parenting coaches on my team. Corey Everrett is a certified peaceful parenting coach. She lives in a small-town East of Toronto with her two young children, husband, and rescue pup. Corey helps families find more joy and ease in their daily lives, by empathically empowering parents to better und...
2022-10-1223 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast062: Coaching with Daniel: Can You Get Your Partner Onboard with Peaceful Parenting?In this episode I sit down with Daniel, father to two girls, ages 9 and 15. Daniel has been following peaceful parenting practices in recent years and finds it a struggle that his wife isn’t onboard. We go into: [4:36] How ending the yelling and power struggles has changed Daniel’s relationship with his daughters [9:30] Why we can force our partners to be aligned with peaceful parenting [10:10] Tips to navigate your relationship with your partner when it comes to peaceful parenting [17:05] Daniel’s update after a few weeks Resources mentioned in this episode www.sarah...
2022-08-1023 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast053: ‘What To Do When Kids Are Defiant’ with Sarah RosensweetIs your strong-willed child being defiant? Are you looking for guidance on closing the gap between your expectations and what is actually happening when it comes to setting peaceful limits? This episode is a solo episode, based on a question I received from Susanne via Speakpipe (you can leave your questions there for me too)! We cover: [1:50] Suzanne’s question for this episode [3:35] 3 big ideas behind parenting Strong Willed kids [5:40] How to close the gap between expectations and realities without yelling [9:50] Finding a win-win solution Resources mentioned in this epis...
2022-06-0814 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast051: Coaching Call with Anita: Difficult Behavior and the Nervous SystemHow do you calm a hypervigilant nervous system? What causes it? How do you support a child when their behavior is challenging? This is what we discuss in this week’s coaching episode with Anita. Anita lives in Australia and is the mom of two great kids: an 8 year old girl and 5 year old boy named Louis. Louis has a hypervigilant nervous system and asks for support in navigating it. We cover: [3:20] Louis’ facial burn and how it exacerbated his hypervigilance and sensitive nature [8:45] How to know if you need an auti...
2022-05-2542 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast050: ‘How to Help Our Kids with Transitions’ with Sarah RosensweetWe have a solo episode to talk about how to help our kids with transitions this week. With the end of the school year around the corner, we may not recognize that this is a time of heightened anxiety for our kids. We typically tend to think that going back to school is more stressful for them, when in fact, year end could be just the same. We cover: [3:05] Recognizing our child’s fear of back to school as a potential anxiety [4:00] Empathizing with our child through their anxieties [5:45] Listening to ou...
2022-05-1813 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast048: Coaching Call with Bob: Is This Normal? When You’re Worried About Your Child’s MeltdownsIn this episode, I sit down with Bob, dad to Cody, 6 and Skyler, 2. This conversation specifically focuses on Bob’s challenges with Cody, who is a kid with really big feelings and a lot of sensitivity. As you’ll hear in the episode, we talk about the triggers Bob experiences because of Cody’s big feelings. We also discuss his fears and challenges with staying calm and emotionally generous in hard moments. We cover: [6:30] How Cody’s needs show up in their family life [12:50] How our fear as parents shows up in our parent...
2022-05-0454 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast046: What To Do When Our Kids Are Unhappy with Sarah RosensweetIn this episode, we’re exploring why we don’t need to stress out or fix it when our kids are unhappy about something. Life is a balance of happy and hard times. Our kids will experience these moments too as they grow older. It’s important to welcome and honor their feelings and emotions, even as we don’t want to see them suffering. Supporting them through unhappy moments helps them become more resilient. We cover: [1:10] Why parenting with the goal of happiness is troublesome [2:00] Why it’s hard for us...
2022-04-2012 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast043: Four Big Ideas to Help Stop Sibling Fights with Sarah RosensweetIn this episode, we’re exploring four big ideas to stop sibling rivalry and fighting. Sibling fighting is so upsetting for us as parents! Unfortunately, a lot we do to try to make it better actually makes it worse. This episode will help you with the best practices to help siblings get along. We cover: Four big ideas to help your kids get along The importance of special time The benefit of giving ‘long turns’ a try Why and how to intervene in disagreements if they can’t work it out ...
2022-03-3030 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast038: Why Do Kids Whine? And What To Do About It with Sarah RosensweetIn this episode, we’re exploring why kids whine and what we can do about it. I go into detail about all the reasons kids whine. Whining is a signal to us that our kids need our help and support. They are doing the best they can! We cover: Why our kids whine The first steps to take when our kid is whining Handling whining without shaming our kids How to approach whining with empathy and why it matters for our kids Resources mentioned in this episode Joi...
2022-02-2312 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast033: Why Does My Child Lie and What To Do About It with Sarah RosensweetIn this episode, we’re exploring why kids lie and what to do about it. This is something that I know concerns a lot of parents. I hear about it from folks in my membership, private coaching and in my Facebook group. What do we do when kids lie? And why do they lie? We cover: Some research about child development and lying The four main reasons why little kids lie Why leading with empathy helps your child not lie How to ask questions in a way that...
2022-01-1920 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast032: Coaching call with Sarah: The Challenges of Introducing A New Baby to A ToddlerWhat do we do when our toddler wants our undivided attention but we have to take care of the baby? How do we make sure they know how special and loved they are without spreading ourselves too thin? This conversation is for all the parents or caregivers who are currently navigating this. Let me firstly remind you that you’re doing a great job! I speak with Sarah, mom of two young girls, L. who is two and a half, and A. who is four and a half months old. We dove...
2022-01-1246 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast026: ‘Dealing with Family Tension - Around the Holidays or Anytime’ with Sarah RosensweetWith the holiday season around the corner, I polled my community to see what you were most worried about this year. One of the things that overwhelmingly came out was that people were feeling stressed about spending time with their extended family. The concepts and tips in this week’s podcast can be applied to any get together or holiday, but I think you will find them particularly helpful in this season. Spoiler alert: It’s about remembering that we are all doing the best we can, and that empathy goes a long...
2021-12-0120 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast024: Coaching call with Corey: When Peaceful Parenting Wasn’t EnoughIt can be scary to learn our kid has challenges that run deeper than what peaceful parenting can solve. Realizing your child may need an assessment or may have something else going on behind the scenes can fill us with fear, worry and uncertainty. This week’s episode is with Corey, a mom of two young boys, Big C who is 6 and neurodivergent and Little C who is 3. Corey is also part of Team Sarah Rosensweet and is a former client. I invited her on to the podcast...
2021-11-1732 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast023: ‘Raising Helpful Kids: Navigating Chores’ with Sarah Rosensweet“How do I get my kids to help out with chores?” This is a common question that I get from parents across my community, so I thought I would do an episode with some tips and tricks to help you encourage your kids to want to help out more around the house. I share my top strategies and what has worked well for my family over the years. The information I’m sharing today is tried and true, and will serve as a stepping stone to your journey with chores! “Should I give you...
2021-11-1028 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast019: When Your Partner Is Not On Board with Peaceful Parenting with Sarah RosensweetThis week’s episode is a solo episode with me. I share strategies you can use if your partner is not onboard with peaceful parenting. What I’ve learned in my own peaceful parenting journey is that our partner’s resistance can oftentimes come from fear. Fear that you think they’re a bad parent, or fear that the kids won’t turn out well. Listen in as we talk about: How to encourage peaceful parenting without shaming your partner The three big ideas to help your partner consider peaceful parenting How...
2021-10-1313 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast016: “If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This ONE Thing -- Empathy” with Sarah RosensweetThis week’s episode is a solo episode with me and we talk about empathy. If you know me or have been following my peaceful parenting techniques for a while, you will know that I always come back to empathy. It’s so important for our kids to feel genuinely heard and understood by us. Listen in as we talk about: Does empathy make our kids weak? Why empathy is important How to empathize, especially when it’s hard Why we can be fearful to show empathy The reasons why our kids...
2021-09-2219 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast013: You Probably Don’t Need To Make It A Teachable Moment with Sarah RosensweetThis week’s episode is a solo episode with me. I share why we don’t usually need to make things a ‘teachable moment’ and if we do, how to avoid the common traps parents fall into. When we try to turn every difficult moment into a lesson, or a teachable moment, we actually might be causing more harm than good. Spoiler: Usually the teachable moments are for our own struggles. Listen in as we talk about: Why we try to correct unwanted behaviour with teachable moments The reasons why it's not hel...
2021-09-0115 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast010: Being A Strong Leader: Your Feelings Are Not Your Child’s Problem with Sarah RosensweetThis week’s episode is a solo episode in which I talk about why it’s so important for your children to not feel responsible for your big emotions. I have had a lot of questions from my community about why we shouldn’t let our children see us cry, and I wanted to explain more on this and give some specific examples. Listen in as we talk about: When to show your child your tears Why it’s important to be a strong leader and how to do that How t...
2021-08-1118 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast007: Fostering Independence with Sarah RosensweetIn this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of fostering independence instead of pushing your kids to become independent. It’s natural as a parent to worry that your kids will grow up not being independent, so we sometimes try and push them to do things for themselves when maybe they need a bit more love and nurturing. The key is to find balance on both sides. Listen in as I talk about: The difference between letting your kids become independent vs. pushing them to be i...
2021-07-2117 min