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Welcome to the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, the podcast where Sarah Rosensweet covers the tools, strategies and support you need to end the yelling and power struggles and encourage your kids to listen and cooperate so that you can enjoy your family time.

Each week, Sarah will bring you the insight and information you need to make your parenting journey a little more peaceful. Whether it's a guest interview with an expert in the parenting world, insight from Sarah's own experiences and knowledge, or live coaching with parents just like you who want help with their challenges, we'll learn and grow and laugh and cry together!

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In 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 own unique way to parent 26:30 Fitting in vs. belonging 34:43 The problem with pretending there is no difference Download the episode transcipt HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.forwardtogetherparenting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingyourstrongwilledchild   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php     
This 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 space to process their big feelings and managing ours at the same time Strategies to empty emotional backpacks before coming home from a long day How Georgina was able to connect with her inner child Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter  Episode 20: Reparenting Ourselves: Being the Parents We Want To Be with Leslie Priscilla Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In 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 around our kids getting hurt 13:38 17 second rule 14:50 What do say instead of safety chatter Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Canadian Pediatric Society “Healthy Childhood Development Through Risky Play: Navigating the Balance with Injury Prevention” https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/outdoor-risky-play  Episode 99 How Anxiety Shows Up in Our Parenting and What to Do About it with Lynn Lyons https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/episode99/  Heather Shumaker’s book https://amzn.to/3PbukHi Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php     
In 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 had said to them 46:33 Advice Stephanie and Sarah would give to their younger selves Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Stephanie Pinto's podcast "Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast" www.stephaniepinto.com/podcast Stephanie Pinto's book  www.amazon.ca/Chaos-Connection-parenting-emotional-intelligence/dp/0645574600/ Sarah's Peaceful Parenting Mantra's Colouring Book  https://peacefulparents.kartra.com/page/colouringbook Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php
In 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 into activities where it would be considered an advantage, like joining a debate team. We talk about: 2:36 Evaluating our limits & Good Will bank 04:55 Being ‘too’ permissive 08:00 Too giving too many explanations 11:43 Empathy for our child and looking at our reaction 13:54 Kids feeling disconnected 15:28 Using superpowers for good   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In 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 talk about: 2:44 Kalista's family background 4:02 How overwhelm impacts the enjoyment of her child 7:16 Taking a nervous system reset 14:42 Simplifying the things you need to do  17:38 Is the solution worse than the problem?  19:51 Emotional backpack 26:33 How does she calm her nervous system 36:18 Addressing the tactic for saying no or correcting behavior 43:14 Update 49:49 Not identifying as your emotions 52:09 Learning how to regulate together Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Kyle Wester, a Peaceful Parenting coach and father of three, shares his journey from initially planning to spank his children to advocating for peaceful discipline.  He sheds light on his transformation, prompted by uncovering the psychology of children's behavior and redefining what strength and discipline mean as a father.  We talk about effective ways for dads to communicate with their children, handling anger, and the importance of creating a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow.  We talk about: 6:24 Did he know that he wasn't going to spank? And how his kids were raised 11:43 What to do when one parent wants to peaceful parent and the other isn't on board yet 16:11 Advice that might help dads reach that ‘aha’ moment 21:55 Kyle’s biggest aha moment  27:21 Modeling behavior for your child in how to talk to your partner 31:48 Switching the energy and teaching your kids how you would like them to talk to you 44:29 The relationship development through different stages with your kids 45:41 The underlying fear that drives dads 49:20 Advice to his younger parent self   Kyle Wester, Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, is in full-time private practice having worked with families and children for over 15 years; working with a variety of clientele including children, adolescents, individual adults, and families.  Wester specializes in providing counseling to individuals who have experienced trauma, parenting skills training, and working with children with challenging behaviors including anger, ADHD, opposition, and defiance, and children going through divorce. Wester received a Master's Degree in Human Relations (MHR) from University of Oklahoma (License number: LPC4892). Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter   Connect with Kyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumans/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumans Podcast: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/podcast https://www.parentinglegacy.com/   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In 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 talk about: 3:43 The work we have done together 6:20 Misunderstandings about attachment parenting 11:09 Reparenting herself 17:31 Sophie's background as a sensitive person and how it affects her parenting 24:34 Diving deeper into the problems surrounding getting out of the door in the morning 29:45 Adjusting expectations 37:16 How to get Peter to open up 49:23 Two-week check in 50:26 Update about her mental progress 53:20 Using incentives 58:50 Systems + resource for things completing tasks like cleaning a room 1:01:56 Using money as a reward   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, guest expert Casey Ehrlich from At Peace Parents joins me to discuss Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).  She provides an in-depth understanding of PDA, a profile of autism that is characterized by a consistent survival drive for autonomy and equality, and shares how it can affect everything from an individual's eating and sleeping habits to maintaining safety.  Casey's approach centers on accommodating rather than activating the individual's nervous system. For parents raising PDA children, she shares an effective cost-benefit decision making framework that offers radical acceptance of the situation. She also touches on the hard choices parents sometimes need to make, including separating siblings for safety and allocating resources for help.  We talk about: 5:10 Definition of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) 7:32 How she found out that her son was PDA 13:44 5 Characteristics of PDA 25:51 Is Masking a form of Freeze 26:11 Do you talk about FON with PDA 29:59 How common is PDA 31:05 Strategies for parents 40:35 What do you do if one sibling is PDA and one is not? 45:25 How PDA adults manage this in terms of their relationships 52:12 Advice to her younger parent self   Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D. (she/her) is a social scientist, parent coach and educator, the CEO and founder of At Peace Parents, and a leader of the first peer-reviewed studies of PDA in the United States.  Casey brings 15 years of work experience and expertise in social science methodology to help parents and therapists understand how to connect with and accommodate PDA Autistic children. She specializes in teaching parents and therapists practical skills in the home or clinical setting to accommodate neuroception-driven demand avoidance and nervous system differences through creative techniques. Her original research as a social scientist was conducted on post-conflict reconciliation, social capital, trust, and trauma in Colombia, South America - themes she brings to her work with parents, therapists, and teachers. She has served more than 1,000 families raising Autistic, PDA Autistic, ADHD and traumatized children since 2020 and is also raising a PDA autistic son.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Casey https://www.instagram.com/atpeaceparents/ https://www.facebook.com/atpeaceparents/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP92MJiCpuWTpgtOaFty2Cw https://www.atpeaceparents.com/   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
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In 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 talk about: [4:43] Definition of Spicy Ones [6:33] The difference between Spicy and Spirited children [10:53] What's great about spicy kids [12:13] Knowing what is truly important in your life and where boundaries need to be [17:19] How did her mother deal with her growing up [19:30] How has her relationship with herself changed through her parenting journey [23:37] Building what she’s teaching other parents [25:18] Best ways parents can support themselves [30:35] Advice to her younger parent self   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter   Connect with Mary https://www.instagram.com/maryvangeffen/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/parentcoachforspicyones http://www.maryvangeffen.com/   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In 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 blame somebody else [5:48] Anger as a secondary emotion [7:23] What we can do about blame [9:23] Not needing to make everything a teachable moment [12:24] How to respond when our child is blaming us [17:12] Understanding our strong feelings   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Free reset: www.sarahrosensweet.com/reset Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Anderson, Registered Dietitian and founder of Kids Eat in Color.  Jennifer, a leading expert in addressing picky eating and food anxiety in children, shares the importance of the 'division of responsibility' in feeding kids, noting that parents decide what food is provided, when, and where, but children decide if and how much they eat.  We also talk about promoting healthy eating habits without instilling fear of 'bad food,' and explore how diet culture, neurodivergence, and parental fears can influence children's relationships with food.  We talk about: [6:33] Why it’s important to get kids to eat a variety of foods [10:15] Age as a factor in picky eating [11:50] Sensory issues with picky eating, and reasons kids might not just ‘grow out’ of picky eating [16:31] Realizing our own capacity and releasing parental guilt [18:33] Child led exposure therapy vs. ARFID [19:45] The line between doing feeding therapy out of concern vs. pressuring kids into eating more [26:42] Two sides to a good relationship with food [28:04] Drawing the line between genuine needed concern and diet culture influence [33:28] Good food vs. Bad food [39:33] Suggestions for how parents can talk about food  [42:48] Support families around feeling their kids are eating too much or little [55:45] Advice to her younger parent self As a mother, wife, registered dietitian, and founder of Kids Eat in Color®, Jennifer Anderson faced challenges in feeding her children, especially when her first child began falling off the growth chart. This experience led her to specialize in child nutrition and picky eating.    After extensive research, she developed an approach involving small, evidence-based adjustments to mealtime routines that effectively reduced food-related stress. She established Kids Eat in Color and assembled a team of experts to offer practical strategies and resources to parents struggling with similar issues. Recognizing the impact of small changes and variety in a child's diet, her platform provides guides, courses, and tools to help parents manage mealtime challenges and promote their children's health.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter   Connect with Jennifer  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kids.eat.in.color/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kids.eat.in.color Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/kidseatincolor/ https://kidseatincolor.com/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In 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 play and becomes physically aggressive [5:58] Handling meltdowns at dinner [12:53] Running in the street to the car [16:28] Random acts of aggression [21:31] Finding your own triggers and then knowing what to do about them [30:20] Prevention tips of physical violence between the two boys [37:00] Sensory issues [46:40] Check in and update [55:51] Eamon's random acts of violence [1:08:27] Helping Ben when he is tuning everything out Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Ginny Yurich, to discuss the numerous benefits of nurturing a slow childhood, marked by ample outdoor play and fewer structured activities.  We shed light on how unstructured outdoor play can promote a child's adaptability, independence, creativity and resilience, aspects that are critical for success in a rapidly changing world. Ginny Yurich is a homeschooling mother of five and founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement designed to reclaim childhood. Along with her husband, Josh, Ginny is a full-time creator and curator of the 1000 Hours Outside lifestyle brand, which includes a robust online store, an app, and books. She also hosts the 1000 Hours Outside weekly podcast. A thought leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children, Ginny lives with her family in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan. We talk about: [7:00] Ginny’s first good day as a mom [17:16] Generational differences in childhoods [23:52] The filter in which parents look at the desire for their child to be successful  [29:46] How her perspective on parenting was changed by the Rich Habits Test for Parents [33:22] Managing your own fears so your child can have a slow childhood [38:00] Light, and looking at different light inside and outside  [42:47] Advice for parent who feel like they don’t have enough time [51:23] Advice to her young parent self Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Ginny’s Book: https://amzn.to/3GCL7hN   Connect with Ginny  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000hoursoutside/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/1000hoursoutside  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1000hoursoutside  Podcast: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/podcast  https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In 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 without necessarily fulfilling all their materialistic desires. We talk about: [1:05] Discussion on Kids Wanting More Stuff [2:13] Raising Non-Materialistic Kids [2:19] Acknowledging Financial Privilege [4:33] Addressing Parents' Fears about Kids Wanting Stuff [8:50] Encouraging Kids to Give Presents [10:06] Parents' Role in Reducing Materialism [16:46] Kids' Excitement and Gratitude for Presents [24:06] Changing Values with Age [26:10] Influence of Parenting on Materialism [27:10] Importance of Anticipation in Celebrations [27:56] Advice for Parents on Materialism [28:47] Reflections on Childhood and Consumerism [30:14] Transition from Wanting to Appreciating [37:12] Understanding Gratitude and Privilege Resources mentioned in this episode:   Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Vivek Patel, a fellow parenting coach, joins me to talk about non-coercive collaborative parenting. We talk about strategies to create healthier dynamics among parents and children by building life skills over time and indulging in kind, empathetic connections rather than enforcing control or exerting power.  Vivek Patel of Meaningful Ideas has been sharing Conscious Parenting concepts for over 10 years. The ideas he shares have been used by thousands of families to create more harmony and connection in their homes. We talk about: [6:55] What respect is [11:35] How do you use non-coercive parenting in a way that fits with the real world [18:15] Vivek's experience in noticing when his kids "close" and "open" [25:50] The principle of ‘no wrongness’ [31:25] Knowing what’s in it for me (WIIFM)  [39:25] The three most important relationships [43:00] Empowering your child's relationship with themselves [52:05] Advice to his younger parent self He has written more than 500 parenting articles and created over 300 videos. There is also a book in the works. Vivek cares deeply about empowering parents to develop more harmonious relationships with their kids using a powerful approach called “Non-Coercive, Collaborative Parenting”, based on Communication, Connection and Collaboration. He is also best friends with his 26 yr old. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter   Connect with Vivek  Instagram: www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas Twitter: https://twitter.com/meaningfulideas Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaningfulideas  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/meaningfulideas https://www.meaningfulideas.com Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In 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 [5:35] What PDA means [8:00] What Jay’s struggles look like  [10:05] Handling meltdowns [12:45] How to handle when your child's response turns to self harm [15:10] How Jay responds to empathy [20:55] Understanding their sibling dynamic [23:40] How is 1:1 and special time [30:25] Focusing on prevention [44:55] Part 2: Check In [46:25] Update on sibling rivalry [48:05] Special time update [53:25] Handling verbal lashing out  [57:35] How to address him calling his brother names [59:30] How has his self talk improved   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php
In 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 parenting [2:20] The difference between people openly criticizing you and just you feeling judged [3:30] Overcoming the trigger of love withdrawal [5:10] The challenge when family doesn’t understand or know what peaceful parenting is [8:30] How to set a boundary with your loved ones [11:15] raising kids who aren't afraid of adults, and not comparing your kids to others [13:55] Building breaks into time with family around the holiday [15:20] Grandparents going into protection mode when they feel like their grandchildren are pushing against their parents [20:05] Learning how to set boundaries [25:25] Talking to your kids about the differences in how other family members approach discipline  [29:40] Learning what you can let go and what needs to be discussed [32:10] Limiting time with people who are truly toxic   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I’m joined by Aurisha Smolarski, a therapist and author of 'Cooperative Co Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes'. We talk about co-parenting: attachment styles and their role in communication between co-parents, the emotional impact of divorce on kids, methods for managing transitions and holiday arrangements, and advice for maintaining a child-focused approach in co-parenting.  Aurisha shares specific tips for creating a secure foundation in a two-home setup, while also advising parents to adapt and revisit parenting plans as children grow and their needs evolve. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection for parents in managing their own reactions and contributing positively to their co-parenting dynamic. Aurisha Smolarski, MA, LMFT is a therapist, a co-parenting coach, a mediator, and a co-parent. She lives and has a practice in Los Angeles where she also co-parents her 11 year old daughter. She specializes in helping families navigate the complex terrain of co-parenting and build healthy, cooperative co-parenting relationships.   We talk about: [4:55] How Aurisha got into this work [5:35] Why she wrote her book [12:00] Common mistakes she sees co-parents make  [15:45] What it means to put kids in the middle [19:15] When a divorce might not be a harmonious split [30:10] When households have different values or beliefs while co-parenting [36:05] Easing the transition between houses [41:45] Nesting in the same house [44:10] Court-mandated custody agreements that have kids moving more [46:50] Different reactions kids might have when parents split up [50:55] Advice to her younger parent self   Teaching people how to break up or divorce well, for the sake of their children, is what she loves about her work and what led her to write Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes. Having watched co-parents go from confusion to clarity, conflict to cooperation, and loneliness to a sense of belonging, she's honored to empower and provide guidance to co-parents so they can do what they most want: make sure their kids thrive.    Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Cooperative CoParenting For Secure Kids:The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes: https://www.amazon.com/Cooperative-Co-Parenting-Secure-Kids-Attachment/   Connect with Aurisha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cooperativecoparenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cooperativecoparenting  www.aurishasmolarski.com Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
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L Bosch Jansen

love the episode, think it is really wonderful that it was recorded on several occasions because it really shows the growth. although I must say that I find it problematic that you didn't mention anything about the fact that anyone should have body autonomy. Just because one of the brothers is not hurting the other one, is the brother who is being touched doesn't want to be touched he should have the right to not be touched and have that respected.

Oct 27th
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