Parenting Without Power Struggles

Susan Stiffelman•www.susanstiffelman.com

Susan Stiffelman is a family therapist, parent coach, and one of the country's premiere parenting experts, and the author of Parenting Without Power Struggles and Parenting With Presence (an Eckhart Tolle edition.) Susan's podcasts feature conversations with guests including Dr. Dan Siegel, Janet Lansbury, Dr. Kristen Neff, Dr. Mona Delahooke, Glennon Doyle, Dr. Jane Goodall, Jack Kornfield, Martha Beck, and many others.

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Episodes

1:63 Frustration & Overwhelm

In this episode, Susan and her assistant Amy talk about some of the issues most common when parents write in about their struggles, including frustration losing our cool, and feeling overwhelmed.

Feb 01, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 63

1:62 Talking with Kids About the Events at The Capitol Building w/ Dr. Laura Markham

In this timely conversation, Susan and Dr. Laura Markham share guidance about how to talk with children about the violent outbreak that took place at the Capitol building in Washington DC.

Jan 07, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 62

1:61 Parental Alienation with Dr. Amy Baker

Parental alienation occurs when one parent emotionally manipulates a child to unjustly reject the other, targeted parent. In this conversation, Susan discusses some of the strategies and behaviors associated with this heartbreaking dynamic, and what targeted parents can do. http://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-baker/

Dec 11, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 61

1:60 When A Co-Parent Is Narcissistic

It is extremely challenging to raise a child with a highly self-absorbed co-parent who moves through life with a sense of entitlement and an unwillingness to acknowledge the needs and feelings of others. In this episode, Susan discusses narcissism and invites listeners to a free webinar with Wendy Behary, her co-facilitator of a Co-Parenting With a Narcissist support group. https://susanstiffelman.com/narcissist-free-webinar/...

Dec 01, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 60

1:59 Raising Boys With Maggie Dent

In this conversation, Susan speaks with Maggie Dent, author of From Boys to Men, about offering support and maintaining strong connection with boys—even as they move into a stage where it seems they want nothing to do with us. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-raising-boys/

Nov 03, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 59

1:58 Raising Creative Activists

In this episode, you’ll hear practical ideas for helping your children impact the world around them. You’ll also hear the extraordinary story of how the son of Creative Visions founder Kathy Eldon bettered the lives of those around him until his passing in 1993 in Somalia where he was working as a photojournalist. http://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-creative-activists/

Oct 27, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 58

1:57 Right-Brained Learners

Children often believe that they aren't smart or that a subject is too hard if the way they're taught is incompatible with their preferred learning style. In this episode, Susan shares the importance of helping children understand the varied flavors of intelligence, and the importance of each.

Oct 22, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 57

1: 56 Raising Global Citizens

In this episode, Susan talks about how children learn to cope by watching us deal with challenges. She shares a story of when things fell apart while traveling in Africa with her then teenage son, and reminds listeners about the value of including our children as we prepare to vote in the U.S. election. https://susanstiffelman.com/raising-global-citizens-podcast/

Oct 14, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 56

1:55 Susan Stiffelman: Parenting Patterns

In this episode, Susan talks about the unconscious parenting patterns we inherited that can influence how we react to our children, particularly in challenging parenting moments. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-parenting-patterns/

Oct 01, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 55

1:54 A Conversation With Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

In 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/podcast-episode-tina-payne-bryson/

Sep 24, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 54

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