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Parenting Without Power Struggles3:41 Parenting With Less Drama and More ConnectionIn this episode, Susan explores what power struggles really are, why they arise so instinctively, and how parents can step out of them by embodying calm, confident leadership. Drawing from decades of work with families, she illustrates how pushing against a child's demands—whether about rides, rules, or routines—creates a cycle of resistance, while responding from the grounded "Captain of the Ship" state fosters cooperation, connection, and emotional growth. Susan explains that true change doesn't come from memorizing scripts, but from doing the inner work that allows parents to meet their children with authenticity, presence, and compassion. By redu...
2025-12-1019 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:40 Raising Kids Who Can Handle Differences with Kelsey BlahnikSusan speaks with clinician and author Kelsey Blahnik about her new book The AND Way, a model that helps people navigate tension while staying connected across deep divides. Together, they explore how parents can raise children who are open-minded, compassionate, and capable of engaging respectfully with people who think differently. The episode encourages parents to cultivate respect, understanding, and emotional flexibility—skills essential for navigating today's increasingly polarized world. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/kelsey-blahnik-podcast
2025-12-0322 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:39 Raising Resilience: Parenting Without Rescue In this episode, Susan explores what resilience truly looks like in children and why it's essential for parents to allow kids to experience manageable frustration instead of rushing in to fix or smooth things over. She explains how a parent's instinct to rescue often comes from their own discomfort, and why doing our inner work is key to helping children develop the flexibility, confidence, and coping skills they'll need as adults. Susan highlights how staying present, loving, and supportive—without taking over—allows children to build the emotional "muscles" that prepare them for life's inevitable ups and downs. https://page...
2025-11-1713 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:38 The Power of Storytelling with Rabbi Michael ZedekIn this episode, Susan connects with her longtime friend, Rabbi Michael Zedek, exploring the power of storytelling as a way to transmit values, resilience, and compassion to children and adults alike. Rabbi Zedek shares wisdom from his five decades as a spiritual leader, reflecting on how stories help people internalize lessons more deeply than lectures or rules ever could. Their dialogue touches on the importance of interfaith understanding, curiosity, and empathy—reminding listeners that connection, kindness, and shared humanity are what sustain us. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/podcast-michael-zedek
2025-10-2930 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:39 The Parent Brain with Dr. Rita EichensteinIn this episode, Susan talks with neuropsychologist Dr. Rita Eichenstein about the parent brain—how becoming a parent literally reshapes the brain, rewiring it for empathy, resilience, multitasking, and emotional intelligence. Dr. Eichenstein and Susan explore how understanding these changes can help parents recognize parenthood as a distinct and profound stage of human development, and appreciate the brain's remarkable capacity to evolve through love and caregiving. https://go.susanstiffelman.com/parent-brain-podcast
2025-10-2513 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:37 Supporting Sensitive Kids with Dr. Judith OrloffIn this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Judith Orloff about the gifts of sensitivity, offering encouragment and insight for parents of these tender-hearted, deep feeling children and teens. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/podcast-judith-orloff
2025-10-2017 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:36 Parenting as a Path to HealingIn this episode, Susan explores one of the most powerful truths about parenting: that the most important thing we can do for our children is to work on ourselves. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Gabor Maté's insight and her training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Susan explains how our emotional state, unresolved wounds, and inner "parts" profoundly shape our children's sense of safety and connection. She shares simple, compassionate ways to notice when we're triggered, name the parts that get activated, and return to our calm, wise "Captain" self. https://go.susanstiffelman.com/parenting-as-healing-podcast
2025-10-0911 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:35 Nurturing Closeness With Your KidsIn this episode, Susan emphasizes the importance of emotional connection between parents and children, even amid the busyness of daily life. She reassures parents that deep closeness doesn't require elaborate outings or large chunks of time, but can be nurtured through small, intentional practices like sharing a genuine smile, creating five-minute rituals, repairing after moments of tension, and entering a child's world by showing interest in what they love. She encourages cultivating these small habits of connection to not only strengthens a child's sense of being seen and valued, but also to nourish parents, filling both with greater closeness...
2025-10-0209 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:34 Threats vs. Boundaries: Set Limits That Build ConnectionIn this episode, Susan explores the important difference between threats and boundaries in parenting. Susan illustrates the contrast between threats and boundaries using real-life examples—such as homework, chores, and screen time. She highlights how shifting from reactive threats to steady boundaries strengthens trust and cooperation while giving children the security and clarity they need. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/threats-boundaries-podcast
2025-08-2212 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:33 Parenting After Divorce: What Kids Need MostIn this episode, Susan offers compassionate guidance for navigating the emotional complexities of parenting after divorce. Susan explores the importance of emotional presence, not perfection, as the foundation for helping children feel secure during and after separation. Susan encouraging parents to model emotional safety, welcome messy feelings, and repair ruptures in connection. She validates the exhaustion many solo or co-parents feel, offers insights into children's developmental responses to divorce, and reminds listeners that showing up with steady, imperfect love makes a lasting difference. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/divorce-podcast-episode
2025-08-0614 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:32 Helping Kids Thrive Through Real ConnectionIn this episode, Susan reflects on Derek Thompson's article The Death of Partying in the USA to explore a troubling trend: the steady decline of in-person socializing, especially among young people. Susan highlights the mental health risks this poses—not just for adults, but for children growing up in screen-based, solitary environments. Susan gently encourages families to prioritize connection in an increasingly disconnected world. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/kids-thrive-connection-podcast
2025-07-2213 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:31 Big Feelings, Tender Hearts: Supporting Sensitive Children In this episode, Susan explores the unique needs and strengths of highly sensitive children. Susan explains that high sensitivity is a temperament trait—not a flaw—characterized by deep empathy, acute perception, and strong emotional responses. Acknowledging that parenting a sensitive child can be both exhausting and rewarding, Susan emphasizes the importance of providing a calm, steady presence to help these children feel safe and supported. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/sensitive-kids-podcast
2025-07-1508 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:30 Why Does Your Child's Behavior Make Sense? In this episode, encourages parents to shift from reactive discipline to compassionate problem-solving by asking a simple but powerful question: "Why does this behavior make sense?" Susan illustrates how understanding the root causes of a child's actions can lead to more effective, connection-based responses. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/podcasts-why-behavior-makes-sense
2025-07-1011 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:29 Parenting from Your Calm Self: Less Yelling and More Connection In this episode, Susan explors the roots of parental reactivity—those moments when we snap, yell, or shut down—and why they have less to do with our children's behavior and more to do with our own unmet needs, past experiences, and nervous system responses. Recognizing our triggers with compassion can open the door to healing, not just for ourselves but for our relationships with our kids. Susan invites listeners to shift from shame to self-awareness—and take the first steps toward more connected, mindful parenting. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/keeping-your-cool-podcast-2
2025-06-1209 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:28 Keeping Your Cool In Stressful MomentsIn this episode, Susan tackles a common parenting challenge: how to stay calm in the heat of conflict. Drawing on attachment theory, neuroscience, and mindfulness, Susan introduces two powerful tools—shrinking the moment and using a mental anchor word—to help parents regulate their own emotions and respond more constructively when their children resist limits. She invites listeners to a free webinar for more in-depth strategies on keeping your cool during parenting storms. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/keeping-cool-podcast
2025-06-0209 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:27 Holding Space for Big Feelings: A Conversation with Tracy GillettIn this insightful episode, Susan is joined by Tracy Gillett of Raised Good for an honest conversation about parenting through meltdowns—those intense emotional storms that can shake both children and caregivers. They explore what's really happening in a child's brain during a meltdown, why these moments are developmentally normal, and how parents can show up with compassion rather than control. They also discuss the power of repair, the myth of perfect parenting, and how to trust your instincts even when they run counter to mainstream advice. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/tracy-gillett-podcast
2025-05-1616 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:25 Let Grow with Lenore Skenazy: Why Childhood Independence MattersIn this episode, Susan and Lenore Skenazy discussed the importance of childhood independence, free play, and responsibility, emphasizing the need to reduce anxiety in children by allowing them to take risks and make their own decisions. They explored the impact of cultural messaging and media on parenting practices, suggesting ways to promote resilience and social skills through programs like free play and after-school activities. Their conversation also touched on the challenges of screen time, the benefits of self-care for parents, and the value of allowing children to contribute to family life and experience real-world interactions. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com...
2025-04-2934 min
The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcastWhich Part Is Parenting with Susan StiffelmanOn today's episode I chat with Susan Stiffelman, a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, parenting coach, and host of the Parenting Without Power Struggles podcast. We talk about parts, of course. Parenting parts. Spiritual seeker parts. Inner children who hide behind locked doors. And how she gently helps people return to center. Susan shares stories from her work and from her own life, including how she stayed connected to herself (and her child) during a divorce, and why she believes parenting is one of life's most profound trailheads. Key takeaways from this episode: What...
2025-04-2438 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:24 Raising Digitally Resilient Kids With Delaney RustonIn this episode, Susan welcomes Dr. Delaney Ruston, a physician, filmmaker, and creator of the Screenagers documentary series. In this powerful conversation, they talk about how to parent with compassion and confidence in the digital age. Delaney emphasizes the importance of the "safety first" approach: creating a home environment where children feel safe disclosing difficult online experiences without fear of punishment. Susan and Delaney stress the power of presence, connection, and emotional safety as the bedrock of digital-era parenting. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/delaney-ruston-podcast
2025-04-1524 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:22 Understanding and Supporting Anxious ChildrenIn this episode, Susan explores the rising issue of anxiety in children and teens, emphasizing that anxiety is not a flaw but a signal that something feels unsafe. She discusses contributing factors like social media, academic pressure, and global uncertainty, and she encourages parents to co-regulate using tools like movement and breath work. She reassures parents that their presence and understanding matter more than "fixing" the anxiety itself. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/anxiety-maggie-podcast
2025-04-0114 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:21 Helping Kids Trust Their Inner WisdomIn this episode, Susan explores the importance of helping kids tune into their own wisdom and instincts, so they can think for themselves with confidence. Susan shares practical strategies for fostering self-trust, including asking thoughtful questions and helping kids recognize how their body and emotions respond to different choices. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/inner-wisdom-podcast
2025-03-1815 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:25 Transform Your Parenting: Internal Family Systems with Tammy SollenbergerIn this episode, Susan welcomes licensed clinical mental health counselor and certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, Tammy Sollenberger, to explore how IFS can help parents navigate their emotional triggers and build deeper connections with their children. Tammy illustrates how understanding and embracing different parts of ourselves can transform reactive parenting into more mindful and compassionate interactions. By integrating IFS principles, parents can step into a more centered, calm, and connected role with their children. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/tammy-sollenberger-podcast
2025-03-1724 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:20 When Kids Lie: What It Means and How to RespondIn this episode, Susan explores why kids lie and how parents can foster honesty with compassion. She explains that lying is often a normal part of child development, driven by self-protection, avoiding consequences, or imaginative storytelling. Susan emphasizes the importance of modeling honesty and guiding children toward making amends, helping them develop integrity and trust in their relationships. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/why-kids-lie-podcast
2025-03-1213 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:19 Flipping the Script on ADHDIn this episode, Susan challenges the traditional view of ADHD, reframing it as different brain wiring rather than a deficit. She explores how ADHD brains thrive on creativity and spontaneity while struggling with executive function and emotional regulation. She offers practical strategies to help ADHD children succeed and emphasizes the importance of co-regulation to allow parents to empower their ADHD children to thrive. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/flip-the-script-adhd-podcast
2025-03-0615 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:18 Helping Siblings Navigate Conflict: With Dr. Laura MarkhamIn this episode, Susan shares an excerpt from her new class with Dr. Laura Markham on Sibling Harmony. They explore how parents can help their children navigate sibling rivalry and how to guide kids to resolve conflicts in healthy ways. Susan emphasizes the importance of parents staying calm and regulated, as children's behavior often stems from their parents' dysregulation. Susan and Laura also share how sibling conflict can be an opportunity for children to develop crucial skills like empathy and self-expression. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/sibling-harmony
2025-02-1814 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:17 Handling Defiance In Kids In this episode, Susan addresses a parent's concern about their seven-year-old child exhibiting rudeness, defiance, and emotional outbursts, especially when asked to do simple tasks. Susan emphasizes the importance of staying calm and regulated and not reacting from a place of personal frustration. She also touches on the importance of connection, understanding the child's needs, and staying steady during challenging moments. https://susanstiffelman.com/handling-defiance-podcast-episode/
2025-02-0614 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:16 Wildfire Support For Parents with Dr. Laura MarkhamThis is a recording of a free session Susan hosted with Dr. Laura Markham on January 11, 2025 to offer immediate support to those affected by the wildfires in southern California. To subscribe to Susan's newsletter and receive updates about additional free support sessions, text NEWSLETTER to 310-905-8165 and follow the prompts. https://susanstiffelman.com/wildfire-support-podcast-laura-markham/
2025-01-1152 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:15 Are You Co-Parenting With A Narcissist?In this episode, Susan discusses some of the signs that co-parenting struggles are due to narcissism, rather than more ordinary issues like hurt or resentment. She shares the kinds of questions she gets from parents who are co-parenting with a narcissist. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/are-you-co-parenting-narcissist-podcast
2024-12-0214 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:14 The Work and Parenting with Byron KatieIn this episode, Susan shares an excerpt from a past session with Byron Katie, whose self-inquiry method, The Work, has deeply influenced her parenting approach. Katie's process helps parents question and shift stressful beliefs to improve their relationships with their children. Susan invites listeners to join her class with Katie to learn more about these transformative techniques. https://go.susanstiffelman.com/byron-katie-class-podcast
2024-09-1710 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesHelping Kids make Mistakes With Susan StiffelmanIn this episode, Susan talks about the importance of allowing our kids to make mistakes and gain resilience by recovering from them. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-helping-kids-make-mistakes/
2024-08-1319 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:79 Co-Parenting with a Narcissist, with Dr. Ramani DurvasulaIn this episode, Susan talks with Dr. Ramani Durvasula, author of author of the new book, It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People, as well as the books Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Surviving A Relationship With A Narcissist, and Don't You Know Who I Am? How To Stay Sane In An Era Of Narcissism, Entitlement and Incivility. Susan and Dr. Durvasula discuss difficulties, grief and legal challenges associated with co-parenting with someone who has narcissistic tendencies. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episodes-ramani-durvasula/
2024-05-2840 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:13 Helping Kids Become Resilient Adults With Julie Lythcott-HaimsIn this episode, Susan talks with Julie Lythcott-Haims about the challenges of parenting, particularly as children transition into adulthood. They discuss the ways in which parents' roles evolve as their children grow, and the importance of parents modeling healthy adult behavior for their children. Julie describes the ultimate goal of parenting as raising independent and resilient adults who can thrive on their own. https://susanstiffelman.com/julie-lythcott-haims-young-adult-podcast/
2024-05-1442 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:12 Restless and Fidgety Kids with Susan StiffelmanIn this episode, Susan explores the challenges children face with restlessness, fidgetiness, and hyperactivity, particularly in the school environment. She emphasizes the importance of movement, play, and imagination in child development, noting that traditional classroom settings may not always accommodate natural developmental needs. Susan suggests practical strategies for parents and schools to support children, such as incorporating brief movement breaks and providing tools for fidgeting. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/podcast-fidgety-kids
2024-04-1916 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:11 Attachment Instincts with Gabor Mate, MDIn this episode, Susan talks with Dr. Gabor Maté about attachment instincts, peer orientation, and the importance of parental presence in building a strong parent-child relationship. Dr. Maté explains how children's attachment to peers can affect their behavior and relationships, emphasizing the need for parents to maintain primary attachment with their children. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/gabor-mate-podcast-episode
2024-04-0813 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:10 Rest Is A Sacred Act With Robyn Posin, PhDIn this episode, Susan talks with her friend and colleague, Robyn Posin, PhD. They discuss Robyn's book, "Go Only as Fast as Your Slowest Part Feels Safe to Go: Tales to Kindle Gentleness and Compassion for Our Exhausted Selves." They explore the importance of slowing down in today's fast-paced world, the need for rest as a sacred act, and the significance of mental and emotional well-being. Robyn shares practical tips and anecdotes to prioritize self-care and embrace a more mindful approach to life. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/robyn-posin-podcast-episode
2024-04-0225 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:9 Generational Healing with Dr. Dan Siegel and Susan Stiffelman, MFTIn this episode, Susan talks with Dr. Dan Siegel on breaking dysfunctional patterns we've inherited from our own parents and grandparents. They discuss how early interactions with caregivers shape individuals and how tendencies and behaviors can be inherited through epigenetics. Dan also explains the concept of neuroplasticity, offering hope that parents can reshape their brains to become more integrated and resilient. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/podcast-generational-healing
2024-03-1312 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:8 Coaching With Susan: Finding Balance with a New BabyIn this episode, Susan coaches a new parent struggling to adjust to life with their 11-month-old baby. The parent expresses challenges in maintaining balance in their life after the baby's arrival. Susan emphasizes the importance of honest, open conversation in addressing these struggles and the need for vulnerable discussions with partners. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/podcast-new-baby
2024-03-0519 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:7 Coaching with Susan: Different Boundaries In Different HomesIn this episode, Susan coaches a parent whose kids have a hard time adjusting to the different rules and boundaries in their parents' two homes. Susan reassures this parent that boundaries help kids feel safe and secure in their attachment and role-plays a scenario to help this parent communicate for effectively with their kids. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/boundaries-two-houses-podcast
2024-02-2727 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:6 Coaching with Susan: Helping a Child Prepare for Extended TravelIn this episode, Susan helps a parent with an unusual dilemma: their family will be traveling for a year, and their young daughter is resistant to the idea. Susan discusses the importance of making it safe for the child to express fears while remaining clear and relaxed. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/helping-child-travel-podcast
2024-02-2022 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:5 Coaching With Susan: Parenting a Young Adult with ADHDIn this episode, you'll hear Susan talking with the parent of a forgetful, somewhat disorganized teen with ADHD without micromanaging. This conversation goes deep, looking at how our anxiety can muddy the waters of effective parenting. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/podcast-teen-adhd
2024-02-1326 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:4 Coaching With Susan: Exploring Ancestral AngerIn this episode, Susan talks with a parent who struggles with what she calls "ancestral anger" toward her preschooler -- a feeling of rage that stems from an unhealed part of her own childhood. Susan coaches this parent on handling the build up of rage when it makes its next appearance with her child. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/podcast-ancestral-anger
2024-02-0721 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:3 Coaching With Susan: Support for a Struggling Middle ChildIn this episode, Susan talks with a parent who wants help supporting her middle child. Her 7-year-old daughter is struggling with the disappointment and frustration of being a middle child, so Susan uses a role-play to coach this parent on helping her child grieve the reality of her unchanging position in the family. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/podcast-middle-child
2024-01-3022 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:2 Coaching With Susan: Helping Kids Take MedicineIn this episode, Susan talks with Kelsey, who shares her experience with her assertive, expressive 7- and 9-year-old daughters. The conversation emphasizes the balance between respecting children's autonomy and fulfilling the responsibilities of a parent. They talk about how the daughters resist taking medicine and how Kelsey can acknowledge her daughters' autonomy while also ensuring they get the medical care they need. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/taking-medicine-podcast
2024-01-2224 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles3:1 Coaching With Susan: Encouraging Friendly Sibling InteractionsIn this episode, Susan coaches a parent, "Marie," who discusses her large family, including two children on the autism spectrum. She's looking for advice on encouraging more friendly, positive interactions between her five children. Susan coaches Marie on managing children with high functioning autism, focusing on executive functioning, and emphasizing the unique strengths and challenges of each child. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/coaching-podcast-friendly-siblings
2024-01-0921 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles2:11 Catching Your BreathIn this episode, Susan shares her thoughts on navigating the holiday season, reflecting on the relentless pace of modern life, the challenges posed by technology, and the importance of taking time to recharge. Susan also talks about her personal practice of unplugging for several weeks and the positive impact it has on her well-being. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com/catching-your-breath-podcast
2023-12-1214 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles2:10 Five Principles of Parenting with Aliza PressmanSusan talks with Dr. Pressman about the five guiding principles for raising a good human: relationships, reflection, regulation, rules, and repair. They stress the importance of being a "good enough" parent, rather than striving for perfection, and emphasize that imperfection is a natural part of being human. http://pages.susanstiffelman.com/aliza-pressman-podcast-episode
2023-11-2923 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles2:9 When A Child Is Reluctant To Go To SchoolIn this episode, Susan coaches a parent whose son is reluctant to go to school because his feelings have been getting hurt at recess. Susan offers a kid-friendly way to help her child take things less personally by looking at the Bad B's (negative beliefs) that fuel his insecurities. https://susanstiffelman.com/reluctant-school-child-podcast/
2023-11-1623 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles2:8 Learning to be Captain of the ShipSusan responds to a parent's question about how to become the Captain of the ship if you grew up with permissive parents who gave you whatever you wanted, sharing important insights into making the shift to setting loving limits with kids. https://susanstiffelman.com/captain-podcast/
2023-10-1816 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles2:7 Helping Kids Cope With FrustrationIn this episode, Susan answers a parent's question about a child's difficulty with disappointment. She emphasizes the importance of grounding oneself before setting limits to support children and shares tips to better help children cope with frustrating experiences. https://susanstiffelman.com/frustration-podcast/
2023-10-1715 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles2:6 Setting Screen Time LimitsIn this episode, Susan talks about why setting screen-time limits can be so difficult, and why there's so much push back from our kids when it's time to unplug, sharing strategies for implementing healthy rules and routines. https://susanstiffelman.com/screen-time-limits-podcast/
2023-10-1215 min
Her Mother Tongue253// Susan Stiffelman On Remaining Present in Parenting (BEST OF)There is nothing quite like parenting--it’s something we want to desperately do well at, and it is simultaneously one of the most difficult things that many of us will ever do. We face fears, failure, triggers of our own emotions, often while experiencing physical and emotional fatigue. However, because of this, children have the capacity to be our greatest teachers. They allow us the opportunity to truly look inside of ourselves when we are triggered, and wake up to our own nature. In this episode, Felica had the incredible opportunity of discussing this topic with par...
2023-10-0341 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles2:3 Tech Shabbat with Tiffany ShlainSusan shares a preview clip from a conversation with author and filmmaker Tiffany Shlain from the Tech-Wise Parenting Summit, discussing the benefits of a 24 hour weekly ritual of unplugging from technology.
2023-09-1109 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles2:1 Contingent Communication with Dan SiegelSusan shares a preview clip from an interview with Dr. Dan Siegel from the Tech-Wise Parenting Summit. Dan and Susan engage in a short role play to demonstrate how conversations lacking in the many aspects of communication missing in online exchanges can lead to disconnection and misunderstanding.
2023-09-1009 min
Calm the Chaos ParentingMake Electronics Your Kids' Ally, Not Enemy w/ Susan StiffelmanEPISODE 22: When I ask my communities what is your #1 biggest struggle, guess what I hear a lot?“Electronic battles”“Sneaking Electronics”“My kid’s addicted to their screen!” “Getting my kid to get off electronics.” Sound familiar? Trust me, you're not alone. All of us in this digital age ask ourselves:How much is too much? What's age-appropriate? Is screen time harming my child's brain?So this week, I've got someone who can help us navigate these murky waters. I'm absolutely thrilled to introduce S...
2023-09-0632 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:111 Calming the Chaos with Dayna AbrahamIn this conversation, Susan and Dayna talk about how important it is to understand that even if our child has behavioral struggles, they aren't broken and we aren't failing. They go on to discuss creating a plan for parenting storms, not taking things personally, and shifting our perspective. https://susanstiffelman.com/dayna-abraham-podcast/
2023-08-1527 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:110 Captaining the Ship Around Kids and Tech with Susan Stiffelman, MFTOne of the biggest power struggles parents have with their kids is around technology. In this episode, Susan talks about the importance of clarity as we set realistic routines around screen time, emphasizing the importance of being the "Captain of the ship" for our kids, to offer guidance and support. https://susanstiffelman.com/kids-and-tech-podcast/
2023-08-0313 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:110 Nurturing Children's Expressiveness with Susan StiffelmanA parent whose son complains about her singing asks for advice about helping him be more comfortable with self-expression and using his voice. Susan shares some interesting ideas for how to approach the situation. https://susanstiffelman.com/nurturing-expressiveness-podcast/
2023-06-1514 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:109 Homework Challenges with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned JohnsonIn this excerpt of a class about homework with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, authors of The Self-Driven Child, Susan explores the anxiety parents often feel around their kids' unwillingness to take their school work seriously. https://susanstiffelman.com/stixrud-johnson-podcast-2/
2023-06-0815 minParenting Without Power Struggles1:106 Raising Sensitive Children with Susan Stiffelman, MFTDid you know that 15% to 20% of the population are highly sensitive people? Yet many parents struggle to understand their deeply feeling children. In this episode, Susan explains the trait of sensitivity and shares 3 of the most important things to keep in mind to help you nurture and support your sensitive child. https://susanstiffelman.com/raising-sensitive-kids-podcast-episodes/
2023-03-2215 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:105 When Children Are AggressiveIn this episode, Susan reassures listeners that aggressive behavior is common, and talks about some of the elements that often fuel a child's angry outbursts. She also addresses a few important ways we can reduce its frequency. https://susanstiffelman.com/aggression-podcast-podcast-episode/
2023-02-2713 minParenting Without Power Struggles1:104 Making Long Term Change with Susan StiffelmanIn this powerful episode, Susan talks about the underlying, invisible elements—often remnants of our own childhood-- that sometimes fuel our anger, frustration, or despair as we deal with the daily challenges of parenting. https://susanstiffelman.com/making-long-term-change-podcast-episode/
2023-02-0815 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:103 When Kids Don't Like Team SportsIn this episode, Susan answers a question submitted by a parents about his son to play team sports, even though his son refuses. Many parents will relate to this question! https://susanstiffelman.com/team-sports-podcast-episode/
2023-02-0711 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:102 Creating a Family Mission Statement with Susan StiffelmanIn this episode, you'll hear Susan talk about the benefits of creating a Family Mission Statement to get your new year off to a solid start. Even young children can participate in this attachment-building family activity! https://susanstiffelman.com/mission-statement-podcast-episode/
2023-01-2311 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:101 Climbing Hills Instead of Mountains with Susan StiffelmanIn this episode, you'll hear Susan role play a scenario with a child who's refusing to turn off the TV to take a bath, as she talks about the importance of taking on smaller parenting challenges to get better at coping with push back and disconnection. A great episode with lots of practical value! https://susanstiffelman.com/climbing-hills-instead-of-mountains-podcast/
2023-01-1116 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:100 When Children Are AnxiousSusan explores how to help kids and teens who are anxious, worried or fearful. You'll learn the importance of being the calm, regulated Captain of the ship to help our kids confront anxiety and learn strategies to cope with fear and build resilience. https://susanstiffelman.com/when-children-are-anxious-podcast-episode/
2022-12-0522 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:99 The Value of Parent Education with Amy KnoblerSusan talks with her long-time assistant, Amy, about the transformations they have witnessed in countless families through years of offering parent education. https://susanstiffelman.com/stiffelman-knobler-podcast-episode/
2022-10-1922 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:98 The Importance of Sleep with Heather Turgeon, MFTA child's ability to stay regulated and manage impulses is closely tied to sleep, but try as they may to get their kids to bed, many parents face bedtime struggles night in and night out. In this great conversation, Susan talks with Heather Turgeon, MFT about the why's and how's of good sleep practices. https://susanstiffelman.com/heather-turgeon-podcast-episode/
2022-09-1916 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:97 When Kids Say "I'm Fine," But They're NotIn this episode, Susan talks about why it can be hard for children to open up when they're having a hard time, and how we can address our own concerns to make sure they know it's safe to come to us when they're hurting. https://susanstiffelman.com/when-kids-say-im-fine-but-theyre-not/
2022-09-1515 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:96 Parenting With Integrity With Martha BeckMartha and Susan discuss steps we can take to ensure our lives—including our parenting lives—are in integrity with our truest nature. An inspiring conversation about making small but significant changes to experience greater peace and joy every day. https://susanstiffelman.com/martha-beck-podcast-episode/
2022-04-2634 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:94 Brain-Body Parenting With Dr. Mona DelahookeDr. Mona Delahooke joins Susan for an absorbing conversation about how to shift from simply managing a child's difficult behavior to supporting their nervous system when they move toward dysregulation. Great information about the role of the brain and co-regulation in helping children cope with sensory overwhelm, frustration, and disappointment. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-mona-delahooke/
2022-03-1536 minParenting Without Power Struggles1:93 The Power of Your Voice with The Brothers KorenThis is a double-whammy of an episode, with words of wisdom about the power of our unique voices AND a performance of one of Susan's favorite songs by The Brothers Koren: Abraham. An extra special treat you won't want to miss! https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-brothers-koren/
2022-03-1117 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:92 Making Sense of Challenging Behavior with Elaine HalliganIn this episode, Susan talks with Elaine Halligan about her personal journey of raising a neuro-atypical child. Elaine talks about maintaining a strong and loving relationship with your child, even through the challenges of identifying what might be fueling chronic misbehavior. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-elaine-halligan/
2022-03-0937 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:91 The Parental Brain With Dr. Rita EichensteinIn this episode, Susan talks with Dr. Rita Eichenstein about the neurological and neurochemical changes that occur in the brain when adults become parents -- and how this understanding can enhance attachment and reduce parental stress! https://susanstiffelman.com/rita-eichenstein-podcast-episode/
2022-03-0239 min
The Jeffrey Van Dyk ShowPioneering the world of Conscious Parenting with Susan Stiffelman and Jeffrey Van Dyk - EP# 20Susan Stiffelman is one of the most genuine, caring, insightful leaders I know, and a trailblazer in the world of conscious parenting. She has pioneered the work of using parenting as a doorway into your own growth and development, supporting parents in raising conscious leaders of our future. She is the author Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected and Parenting With Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids (an Eckhart Tolle Edition). Her work has been featured on “The Today Show,” publications like The New York Times and the Wall Stre...
2022-02-1658 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1: 90 Why Rage Happens With Susan StiffelmanIn this episode, Susan shares insights into what happens when parents feel rage or a sense of being out of control in the face of a conflict with our kids. It much more common that you think! https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-why-rage-happens/
2022-02-0113 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:89 Reframing ADHD With Dr. Ned HallowellIn this episode, Susan talks with Dr. Ned Hallowell about the stigma of the label of ADHD, and ways to reframe ADHD as a gift and trait, rather than a disorder or deficit. They also share how ADHD has impacted their own lives in positive ways. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-ned-hallowell/
2022-01-1019 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesRecognizing The Need For Rest: With Debbie ReberIn this episode, Susan talks with Debbie Reber about the habits and socialization that make it hard for us to take time to rest. If you have a hard time honoring your need to slow down or if you worry about disappointing others by saying "No", you'll hear some great suggestions in this conversation. https://susanstiffelman.com/debbie-reber-rest-podcast-episode/
2021-12-1431 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesFarmer, Hunters and Adult ADHD with Susan StiffelmanIn this episode, Susan shares her own story of being diagnosed with ADD as an adult and her discovery that ADD-ish tendencies have unique advantages! https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-adult-add/
2021-11-0220 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesSusan Stiffelman: The Trouble With ExpectationsIn this episode, Susan shares insights into how unrealistic expectations can trigger our upsets, often fueled by misunderstanding a child's abilities based on brain development. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-trouble-with-expectations/
2021-10-2721 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:84 Even Meditators Can Lose Their Cool: With Trudy Goodman KornfieldTrudy Goodman Kornfield and Susan share an open, honest conversation about the realities and challenges of raising children. A soothing discussion that will offer comfort to parents who are sometimes hard on themselves for losing their cool. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-trudy-goodman/
2021-10-0732 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:82 Raising Self-Driven Kids With William Stixrud and Ned JohnsonIn this recording from Facebook Live, Susan talk with William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, authors of The Self-Driven Child, about their new book, What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home. They talk about how to be a non-anxious presence in children's lives in preparation for their new class, What Do You Say? Communication Tools For Self-Driven Kids. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-stixrud-johnson/
2021-09-1320 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesBack To School Anxiety with Dr. Charlotte ReznickIn this episode, Susan and Charlotte talk about helping kids in their transition back to in-person learning and how to be a supportive, stable presence in the face of your children's anxiety or stress. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-charlotte-reznick/
2021-09-0726 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesA Conversation With Delaney Ruston, MD: Peaceful Solutions To Screen-Time BattlesSusan and Delaney talk about how to approach technology in a way that fosters connection and conversation, rather than resistance and alienation. A fascinating discussion with easy to use ideas for reducing screen time struggles! https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-delaney-ruston/
2021-08-3132 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesEncore Episode: A Conversation With Dr. Tina Payne BrysonIn this episode, Susan talks with Tina Payne Bryson about what the science says about many of the ideas about raising babies that we've subscribed to, often at the expense of our own wisdom and instincts. You'll also hear the bottom line about what is most important for healthy development. https://susanstiffelman.com/encore-podcast-episode-tina-bryson/
2021-08-0325 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesEncore Episode: Conversation With Wendy Behary - Co-Parenting With A NarcissistSusan talks with Wendy Behary, author of Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed. Susan and Wendy discuss challenges associated with co-parenting with someone who has narcissistic tendencies, including an absence of empathy, a sense of entitlement, and a focus on attention and approval--at the cost of addressing children's needs. Susan and Wendy co-host a monthly support group on Co-Parenting With a Narcissist. https://susanstiffelman.com/encore-episodes-co-parenting-with-a-narcisssist/
2021-07-2820 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesEncore Episode: Not Taking Our Children's Behavior PersonallyIt's easy to lose our parenting cool when we think our kids are deliberately pushing our buttons. But what if we could stop taking our child's frustrating behaviors personally? In this episode, family therapist Susan Stiffelman offers a different way of looking at difficult behaviors that will make it easier to stay calm through those parenting storms. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-not-taking-personally/
2021-07-2016 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesAre Screens Taking Over Your House? Support from Susan StiffelmanIn this episode, Susan asks us to consider, without judgement, our beliefs about why our kids "need" to spend so much time on screens, and how we might help our kids re-engage with the real world. https://susanstiffelman.com/are-screens-taking-over-your-house-podcast-episode/
2021-07-1620 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesEncore Episode: Talking To Kids About Sex With Amy LangSusan speaks with Amy Lang of Birds + Bees + Kids about how to talk with kids about sex. The discussion addresses why kids need us to be a source of reliable information, how to establish more comfort in these important conversations, and how to handle kids and online porn. https://susanstiffelman.com/encore-podcast-episode-amy-lang/
2021-07-1418 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesEncore Episode: Maggie Dent on Raising Rooster Children: Support for Parents of Strong, Lively KidsSusan talks with Maggie Dent, beloved parent educator from Australia, about raising children who are especially strong-willed and energetic. "Rooster children" can wear out even the best-intentioned parent! You'll get tips for creating calm, getting rest, and managing expectations. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-maggie-dent-rooster/
2021-07-0721 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesEncore Episode: Lenore Skenazy, Free Range Kids: Cultivating Independence and Self-Reliance in ChildrenSusan talks with Lenore Skenazy, author of Free Range Kids, about how to raise resilient, confident children. You'll hear practical suggestions for cultivating a sense of independence in your kids, and a lively discussion about what it means to be an attentive parent. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-lenore-skenazy/
2021-06-2926 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1: 70 A Conversation With Dr. Kristin Neff: Fierce Self-CompassionIn this conversation, Susan and Dr. Kristin Neff talks about the importance of cultivating both fierce and tender self-compassion, offering specific practices that parents can easily use when they're feeling overwhelmed, angry, or simply being hard on themselves. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-kristin-neff/
2021-06-1631 min
Parenting Without Power Struggles1:69 A Conversation With Smart Money Mamas' Chelsea Brennan: Kids & MoneyIn this lively conversation, Susan talks with Chelsea Brennan about helping kids develop healthy habits around money. Chelsea shares how even very young children can learn about budgeting, planning and spending, and how kids can develop empathy through giving. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-chelsea-brennan/
2021-06-0222 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesA Conversation with Dr. Mark Bertin: Helping Kids Navigate ADHD With Self-CompassionIf your youngster has ADHD, you know that life is sometimes challenging. In this wonderful conversation, Susan talks with Dr. Mark Bertin, developmental pediatrician, about how to help kids develop kinder self-talk, while understanding better what ADHD is…and isn't. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-mark-bertin/
2021-05-2731 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesWhen Parents Lose Their Cool: Frazzled Parent Asks for HelpIn this episode, Susan responds to a parent's question: Why is it so hard to keep cool in the chaos of parenting, and how can we remain calm during our kids' storms? https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-lose-cool/
2021-05-2018 min
Parenting Without Power StrugglesHow To Be An Adult: A Conversation With Julie Lythcott HaimsIn this deeply meaningful conversation, Susan talks with author, speaker and activist Julie Lythcott Haims about what it really means to raise our kids to be kind, capable, autonomous adults. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-julie-lythcott-haims/
2021-04-2428 min
Her Mother TongueSusan Stiffelman on Remaining Present While ParentingChildren have the capacity to be our greatest teachers. They allow us the opportunity to truly look inside of ourselves when we are triggered, and wake up to our own nature. In this episode, Felica had the incredible opportunity of discussing this topic with parenting expert and author, Susan Stiffelman, MFT. She explains how we can use the practice of being present to truly use this journey we have as parents to truly evolve ourselves as we face the daunting task of raising humans to do the same. Her books and her words are unbelievably inspiring and will help y...
2020-12-1443 min
PG-ishCelebrate the child in front of you, featuring Susan StiffelmanWhat kind of parent do you see yourself as? The captain of a ship? A negotiating lawyer? Or even a dictator? Today, marriage and family therapist Susan Stiffelman discusses how genuine connection can make all the difference in building positive behavior in your kids, which helps you become the parent you want to be. Watch the full clip here, and for more info about Susan Stiffelman, here's her website. Check out her book, Parenting Without Power Struggles, at https://amzn.to/36eIsIL. I'd love to know what you think, so join in on the conversation! S...
2020-11-1213 min
We're All in This TogetherBeing Fully Present as a Parent with Susan StiffelmanMy guest this week, Susan Stiffelman, is a parenting expert. She started her career as a teacher and a therapist. In her books, Parenting with Presence and Parenting without Power Struggles she acknowledges that parents are transforming and growing along with their children. She speaks to large organizations, like Google, and was the parenting expert for AOL and the Huffington Post for many years. She has been featured on the Today show and partners with other experts and authors in her online summits and programs. My book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, C...
2018-04-2438 min
Experience Your Day With A Inspiring Full Audiobook.Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids by Susan StiffelmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/278646to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids
Author: Susan Stiffelman
Narrator: Polly Stone
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 9 minutes
Release date: April 20, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.64 of Total 11
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
Our children can be our greatest teachers. Parenting expert Susan Stiffelman writes that the very behaviors that push our buttons — refusing to cooperate or ignoring our requests — can help us build awareness and shed old patterns, allowing us to raise our children with greater ease and enjoyment. Filled with...
2015-04-208h 09Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & NaturopathyParenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids by Susan StiffelmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/278646to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids
Author: Susan Stiffelman
Narrator: Polly Stone
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 9 minutes
Release date: April 20, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.64 of Total 11
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
Our children can be our greatest teachers. Parenting expert Susan Stiffelman writes that the very behaviors that push our buttons — refusing to cooperate or ignoring our requests — can help us build awareness and shed old patterns, allowing us to raise our children with greater ease and enjoyment. Filled with...
2015-04-208h 09