In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with parenting coach and author Lori Sugarman-Li. We discuss how to teach the next generation to care for the home by focusing on making care work visible, discussing shared family values, and respectfully getting children involved in care tasks. We talk about: 5:00 What is Fair Play? 1:00 Getting kids involved in caring for the home 14:32 Elevating the work of giving care and having men participating in that 18:22 How what is ...
Jul 09, 2025•50 min•Ep. 202
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Scott Novis, a 25 year veteran in the video game industry. We discuss how to choose quality video games, how to manage ending video game time, the problems with free games and games connected to the internet, how too much screen time disrupts children’s development, and how to apply lessons learned in video games to the real world! We talk about: 9:30 Why you should pay for games and get ones that don’t require an internet...
Jul 02, 2025•53 min•Ep. 201
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Jackie Silver, a registered dietician who works with neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults. We cover when you should seek help with your child’s selective eating, why eating is so complex and the steps to feeding, helping kids understand their hunger cues, and routines that help make mealtimes fun, low pressure, and increase exposure to new foods. We talk about: 7:30 Why we need to let go of shame around feeding our kids ...
Jun 25, 2025•48 min•Ep. 200
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler, a psychologist and the author of the new book The Crucial Years, the Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty In Middle Childhood. We cover how to normalize and celebrate puberty, how to teach moderation with screens, and red/yellow flags of disordered eating in middle childhood. We talk about: 10:45 Why we need to talk to children about puberty in middle childhood 12:00 Historical c...
Jun 18, 2025•53 min•Ep. 199
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Rebecca Minor, a gender specialist who works with queer and trans youth and their families. We discuss the cost of not affirming kids’ identities, how we can raise our kids in an affirming environment, and how we can support and advocate for LGBTQ+ kids out in the world! We talk about: 4:40 Statistics for kids who don’t have loved ones affirming their identities 8:45 How can we raise kids in an affirming environment, befor...
Jun 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 198
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I cover eight different times when parents tend to talk too much to their kids! We discuss times when you can make minor tweaks such as when kids are engrossed in play or when we are giving kids directions. As well as major changes we can make such as not talking at all when kids are completely dysregulated or upset. 1, 2, 3, STOP TALKING! We talk about: · 2:20 Stop talking when kids are engrossed in play · 4:17 We don’t have to make i...
Jun 04, 2025•40 min•Ep. 197
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer about her new book Hello, cruel World Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times. This is Melinda’s second time on the podcast, and this time we cover what the research says about teaching kids self-compassion, managing tech use, preventing addiction, achievement culture, and more! We talk about: 5:00 Helping kids learn self-compassion 9:30 The simple themes that keep...
May 28, 2025•43 min•Ep. 196
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Charlotte who has a 7-year-old, 4-year-old, and 3-year-old. We had an interesting conversation about when we are giving too much empathy to sensitive kids and all the nuance around having a more nonchalant attitude to big feelings. We also discussed self regulation challenges and how to set limits with little kids. We talk about: 8:30 When deep breathing isn’t enough to calm you down 13:30 Why you have to be there to enforce ...
May 21, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 195
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Gila who is a psychologist, neuropsychologist, and peaceful parenting coach that specializes in supporting single parents. We discuss the unique challenges and blessings of being a single parent, as well as how being a single parent amplifies many aspects of the parental experience. We also cover encouraging research about attachment and how to let go of perfectionism. We talk about: 6:00 What does the research say about b...
May 14, 2025•36 min•Ep. 194
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Erin Loechner, author of the book The Opt-Out Family, How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. We discuss how to go about limiting technology in your homes, how to deal with pushback from your kids, and all of the benefits. We talk about: 3:25 What is an Opt-Out Family with Technology? 7:35 Erin’s journey from being an influencer to opting out of technology 10:50 Pushback from kids when opting out 14:26 When parent’s want ...
May 07, 2025•44 min•Ep. 193
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Alfie Kohn, the author of 14 books including Unconditional Parenting and The Myth of the Spoiled Child. The work of Alfie Kohn has been one of the biggest influences on how I parent and why I have dedicated my career to being a Peaceful Parenting Coach. We discuss why people have always thought parents are too permissive, the nuance involved in “working with” our kids, and why we need to raise reflective rebels who question wh...
Apr 30, 2025•30 min•Ep. 192
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Victoria and Alex who have an 8-year-old daughter. Listen in as I coach them through how to end power struggles by implementing the worry brain method. You won’t want to miss the check with the family, after they had been practicing the worry brain method for six weeks! We talk about: 6:00 Child who is too anxious to go to the bathroom or fall asleep alone 11:30 How anxiety works in our brains 13:20 How anxiety is a combinati...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 191
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is an interview with Sara Sherman and Mort Sherman about their new book Resonant Minds. We discuss the different ways to listen to and engage with music, how to take it “one note at a time” and make the choice to use music in our lives, and how to handle music lessons with our kids. We talk about: 5:12 Summary of the book Resonant Minds 7:45 The difference between active and passive listening to music 14:20 Collective Effervescence- taking in an exp...
Apr 16, 2025•43 min•Ep. 190
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is an interview with Jack Hughes, an 18-year-old Parent Tech Support Expert. We discuss how to set up parental controls, why communication with our kids is key to setting tech limits and teaching kids how to use technology, and how to help kids engage in the real world instead of just interacting on screens. We talk about: 5:00 What parents should know about Parental Controls on technology 7:09 Layering in different levels of parental controls 11:00...
Apr 09, 2025•39 min•Ep. 189
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a workshop I gave recently about the keys to being a successful peaceful parent. I discuss how this parenting approach is about more than the tools we use to get through the day (which are also super important!). Instead, I focus on how peaceful parenting is a way a of life- a new way of thinking about your relationship with your kids and a new way of thinking about discipline. We talk about: 6:00 Three Big Ideas of Peaceful Parenting 9:00 How pe...
Mar 31, 2025•46 min•Ep. 188
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Jaime Caponetta from the Paws and Pacifiers Podcast. Jaime is a Behavioral Dog Trainer/Consultant, Dog & Baby Expert, and author of the book "Stop Training Your Dog". We discuss how Jaime’s approach to dogs is the same as the peaceful parenting philosophy, how to teach children to engage with dogs, and what to do when you are bringing a new dog home to your kids or a new baby home to your dog! We talk about: 3:12 What is f...
Mar 26, 2025•49 min•Ep. 187
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Mia Wisinski from the popular social media account, Playful Heart Parenting. We discuss why being playful needs to be woven into your daily life with your kids and not as a tactic to get their cooperation, what makes it hard to be playful, and lots of tips and tricks to start being more silly today! We talk about: 4:00 Why does play sometimes backfire when you use it to try to get through the schedule? 7:00 How to be more inte...
Mar 19, 2025•47 min•Ep. 186
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Mar 17, 2025•46 sec
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Tamar E. Chansky who helps children, teens, and adults overcome worry and negative thinking. We discuss examples of what negative thinking sounds like, why empathy is always the first response, and some gentle teaching tools to overcome negative thinking and improve flexibility. We talk about: 5:00 Examples of negative thinking in children 7:10 Why do reassuring words not help? 12:00 Why are some kids more prone to negativ...
Mar 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 185
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Feb 27, 2025•3 min
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I talk about parenting scripts which have become a controversial topic and are often at the heart of the backlash against this parenting style. We cover when and how you can use parenting scripts, all the nuances involved in what we say, and how the same words can be used be a peaceful parent or a conventional parent. We talk about: 1:56 How peaceful parenting is both a science and art 5:00 Why people want scripts 8:00 How the same wor...
Feb 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 184
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Tim Blower from Sex in Space about how to talk to your kids about porn. We cover how to approach this at different ages and stages, the importance of educating your kids about sex, and fostering a relationship where they can talk to you about this important topic. We talk about: 5:00 how can we best prepare kids for coming across porn 7:20 how to educate kids about what they will see 10:32 how porn becomes the default for kids...
Feb 19, 2025•40 min•Ep. 183
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, an internal medicine doctor and author of the book Sacred Rest. We discuss the difference between sleep and rest, the seven types of rest, and how to restore yourself if you are an exhausted parent! We talk about: 3:00 Difference between sleep and rest 4:33 We don’t need to earn rest 7:00 The 7 types of rest 18:00 How children experience emotional rest 20:40 How to fill the creative rest deficit 22:24...
Feb 12, 2025•29 min•Ep. 182
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Corey and me about how frustrating it is when you feel like you’re getting the worst performance reviews from your children. We discuss how this can include your kids complaining about everything you do, as well as your kids being “good” out in the world and then more challenging at home. Don’t despair, we give you many ideas for how to lift your spirits during these hard parenting moments. We talk about: 1:00 When it feels li...
Feb 05, 2025•23 min•Ep. 181
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Elaine Taylor-Klaus who coined the term “complex kids” and has written two books on this subject. We discuss how to take the coach role to support our complex kids through their own journey. Elaine shares how this worked out with her kids who are grown now and how it is never too late to start parenting in this way. We talk about: 4:25 Elaine’s definition of “complex kids” 6:25 Why we need a more accommodated environment at ho...
Jan 29, 2025•48 min•Ep. 180
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with single parent Haley of a 4.5 year-old. Haley is brand new to Peaceful Parenting and we cover why she wants to parent this way and how to go about implementing it- especially when the people in her life are using a more conventional parenting approach. We talk about: 3:30 How to handle kids saying hurtful things to us 14:00 How to handle setting limits 19:00 Comparing different parenting styles 28:00 How to respond to our kids...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 179
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation Georgie Wisen- Vincent a play therapy expert and co-author of the new book The Way of Play with Tina Payne-Bryson. We cover the importance of play for teaching children skills and understanding their feelings, and tangible ways that parents can join their kids in the world of play (even if they don’t really like playing!). We talk about: 7:25 What does it mean to “observe and attune” to our kids? 12:22 How play helps children learn...
Jan 15, 2025•49 min•Ep. 178
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a special conversation with my teenage daughter Maxine. Peaceful Parenting is a long game, and a lot of you are interested in what it's like when you have an older kid who's been raised with peaceful parenting. I think Maxine will reassure a lot of you who are still in the weeds with little kids and encourage you to keep going if you have tweens or teens. We talk about: 2:00 Maxine’s definition of what peaceful parenting 6:42 Maxine’s observation...
Jan 08, 2025•31 min•Ep. 177
If you are a regular listener to The Peaceful Parenting Podcast you know that at the end of every Guest Expert interview, I ask them if they could go back in time and give advice to their younger parent self, what advice would they give themselves? There are so many gems of wisdom that come from that question that I thought it would be fun to end 2024 with a mashup of all of the advice from our guests of 2024. We talk about: 3:00 Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Casey Ehrlich 4:13 Unders...
Dec 20, 2024•55 min•Ep. 176
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 h...
Dec 12, 2024•42 min•Ep. 175
