In this episode, I’m sharing a glimpse into my incredible membership community. It’s a monthly membership program. One of the features is group coaching Office Hours every week and one is a guest expert Q&A with other mentors in the parenting space. Lynn Lyons joined me in my membership for this Q&A call, where community members had the chance to ask her their questions and get support in real time. We go into: [6:35] How to help anxious kids who reject coping skills [15:02] Helping kids...
Apr 13, 2022•53 min
How can we help our sensitive kids when they’re experiencing big emotions and get upset? It’s not that they don’t want to share their emotions with us. They may be so overwhelmed that adding our emotions as parents on top of theirs can be even more triggering for them. In this episode, I sit down with Julia, mom of two girls – L who is 8 and T who is 10. Julia shares how L is uncomfortable with her big feelings and working through them together. We talk about: [5:50] How sensitive kids sometimes...
Apr 06, 2022•49 min
This episode is with Julie Lythcott-Haims and we talk about her new book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult , which is about how to be a good person and have a good life. We also talked about how to raise kids so that they don't need a book to learn how to be an adult. Julie also shared some really great tips about truly seeing our children. Julie Lythcott-Haims believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. Her work encompasses writing, speaking, teaching, mentoring, and activ...
Apr 05, 2022•46 min
In this episode, we’re exploring four big ideas to stop sibling rivalry and fighting. Sibling fighting is so upsetting for us as parents! Unfortunately, a lot we do to try to make it better actually makes it worse. This episode will help you with the best practices to help siblings get along. We cover: Four big ideas to help your kids get along The importance of special time The benefit of giving ‘long turns’ a try Why and how to intervene in disagreements if they can’t work it out Resources men...
Mar 30, 2022•30 min
In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Mona Delahooke to talk about her new book, Brain-Body Parenting. We also speak about the connection between our brain and bodies, why our nervous systems get overloaded, and how our kids process their emotions. Dr. Mona is a mother of three, and a licensed clinical psychologist with more than thirty years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation and a member of th...
Mar 23, 2022•43 min
How do we help kids with their big feelings? Of course we empathize first, but then what? How do we help them calm down? If you need a bit of support in this area, you will love this really wonderful conversation with Janine Halloran about coping strategies for kids This episode has so many actionable strategies that you can take away and use the next time your child is having a hard time. Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their ...
Mar 16, 2022•31 min
Often on our parenting journey, our kids may do something or act in a way that makes us feel triggered and shut down. Often that means there’s something for us to look at within us that needs attention or healing. In this coaching call, Georgina joins me to talk about managing her son’s big feelings. She 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...
Mar 09, 2022•46 min
How do we talk to our kids about sex? For some parents, this topic can be very uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, our kids need to learn about sex, their bodies, and how it all works – it’s so important! Joining me for this conversation is Amy Lang, MA, who has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years. With her lively, engaging, and down-to-earth style, she helps parents become their kid’s go-to ‘birds and bees’ source. Amy’s books, online solutions center and podcast, Jus...
Mar 02, 2022•38 min
In this episode, we’re exploring why kids whine and what we can do about it. I go into detail about all the reasons kids whine. Whining is a signal to us that our kids need our help and support. They are doing the best they can! We cover: Why our kids whine The first steps to take when our kid is whining Handling whining without shaming our kids How to approach whining with empathy and why it matters for our kids Resources mentioned in this episode Join my newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/new...
Feb 23, 2022•12 min
This episode is with Julie Lythcott-Haims and we talk about her new book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult , which is about how to be a good person and have a good life. We also talked about how to raise kids so that they don't need a book to learn how to be an adult. Julie also shared some really great tips about truly seeing our children. Julie Lythcott-Haims believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. Her work encompasses writing, speaking, teaching, mentoring, and activ...
Feb 16, 2022•46 min
As parents, of course we want our kids to be best friends as they’re growing up. But what happens when that’s not necessarily the case? Or when there is so much sibling rivalry, frustration and upset? It can be hard to know where to turn or how to navigate it. This episode is a coaching call with Maryke, a mom of three strong-willed kids, Kira who is 3, Christie who is five, and Ewan who is seven. Maryke shares about the struggles she has been facing with her kids; arguing and not listening. We ...
Feb 09, 2022•54 min
How do we inoculate our kids against anxiety? What can we do to support their mental health as they grow? Lynn Lyons joins me for this episode to talk about the three skills that our kids need to have if we want them to have good mental health and avoid mental health challenges. We go into: Three big ideas as it relates to raising anxious kids How to talk to our kids about flexibility How to use a Flexibility Wall The challenge of ensuring everything always goes according to plan The effects on ...
Feb 02, 2022•49 min
How do we navigate moving away from punitive parenting to peaceful parenting if we have only ever known that one parenting style? My guest is Iris Chen, the founder of the Untigering movement and author of "Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent." We talk about how to undo the shame and negative thoughts that can come with transitioning from punitive parenting to peaceful parenting, giving ourselves grace, and repairing the relationship with our kids. We go into: The ...
Jan 26, 2022•44 min
In this episode, we’re exploring why kids lie and what to do about it. This is something that I know concerns a lot of parents. I hear about it from folks in my membership, private coaching and in my Facebook group. What do we do when kids lie? And why do they lie? We cover: Some research about child development and lying The four main reasons why little kids lie Why leading with empathy helps your child not lie How to ask questions in a way that won’t get a lie as an answer The reasons why bigg...
Jan 19, 2022•20 min
What do we do when our toddler wants our undivided attention but we have to take care of the baby? How do we make sure they know how special and loved they are without spreading ourselves too thin? This conversation is for all the parents or caregivers who are currently navigating this. Let me firstly remind you that you’re doing a great job! I speak with Sarah, mom of two young girls, L. who is two and a half, and A. who is four and a half months old. We dove deep into: My tips for regulating o...
Jan 12, 2022•47 min
What is play-based learning? What are the benefits of play-based learning and how can it help our kids become more independent as they grow older? In this episode, I sat down with Teacher Tom to speak about the benefits of play-based learning. Listen in as we talk about: What play-based learning is Why letting your kids play when it comes to learning is more than enough The dangers of not letting kids play Why bickering is necessary when playing Teacher Tom’s perspective on how much play kids re...
Jan 05, 2022•44 min
Unicorn space. It’s not self-care. It’s not time with friends. It’s the space where you get to do what lights you up and makes you interesting. It’s what makes you YOU! And if we don’t find, make or take that time, we’re in danger of losing our light. In this episode, I’m thrilled to chat with best selling author Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) and its highly anticipated follow-up, Find ...
Dec 29, 2021•44 min
How do you navigate sibling rivalry in an attempt to get attention, going to and from a divided home, and big emotions? This can be overwhelming and like a lot to unpack. It’s important to emphasize empathy, connection and Special Time. My guests for this week’s coaching call are Kayla and Cody, dad and step-mom to 10 year old Cayden and 6 year old Trenton. The main challenge they’re facing is that their older son gets upset when the younger one says or does things incorrectly and tries to help ...
Dec 22, 2021•53 min
How do we enjoy the holidays with our kids without worrying about if they’re being grateful enough for all they have? How do we navigate gift-giving when trying to raise more conscious kids? I know sometimes it can feel overwhelming. We may worry about the impact that gift-giving can have on our kids as they get older. I brought on my three kids, Maxine, age 14, Asa, age 17, and Lee, age 20, to talk about the holidays when they were younger vs. now help parents navigate this with their own child...
Dec 15, 2021•35 min
Imagine going through life always wondering why it was so hard to “fit in”. My guest this week is Kristy Forbes, and she shares with us how she was diagnosed with autism at the age of 33. As you’ll hear in our conversation, this was a life-changing moment for Kristy in terms of understanding why she had certain tendencies. Kristy Forbes is an Australia based autism & neurodiversity support specialist with experience working with a range of clients both nationally and internationally. Her wor...
Dec 08, 2021•42 min
With the holiday season around the corner, I polled my community to see what you were most worried about this year. One of the things that overwhelmingly came out was that people were feeling stressed about spending time with their extended family. The concepts and tips in this week’s podcast can be applied to any get together or holiday, but I think you will find them particularly helpful in this season. Spoiler alert: It’s about remembering that we are all doing the best we can, and that empat...
Dec 01, 2021•20 min
My guest this week, Mr. Chazz, and I had such a wonderful and wide-ranging conversation. While we didn’t cover one specific topic, we dove into some of the many different areas we need to consider when it comes to being the parents (and people!) we want to be. We explored topics like how do we find empathy in situations that feel impossible? How do we deal with people who simply don’t understand or feel bad about hitting their kids? And why community is so important to help us through it all! Mr...
Nov 24, 2021•42 min
It can be scary to learn our kid has challenges that run deeper than what peaceful parenting can solve. Realizing your child may need an assessment or may have something else going on behind the scenes can fill us with fear, worry and uncertainty. This week’s episode is with Corey, a mom of two young boys, Big C who is 6 and neurodivergent and Little C who is 3. Corey is also part of Team Sarah Rosensweet and is a former client. I invited her on to the podcast to talk about her experience with p...
Nov 17, 2021•33 min
“How do I get my kids to help out with chores?” This is a common question that I get from parents across my community, so I thought I would do an episode with some tips and tricks to help you encourage your kids to want to help out more around the house. I share my top strategies and what has worked well for my family over the years. The information I’m sharing today is tried and true, and will serve as a stepping stone to your journey with chores! “Should I give your kids specific jobs?” or “Wh...
Nov 10, 2021•28 min
What do we do when our child gets an ADHD diagnosis? How do we best support a child with ADHD? As a mom of a child with ADHD, as you’ll hear in this episode, getting a diagnosis was relief and fear of the unknown all wrapped into one. In this week’s episode, I speak with Dr. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life and The ADHD solution card deck. Dr. Sh...
Nov 03, 2021•43 min
This week’s episode is a coaching call with Erin, mom of two girls, nine year old Callan and seven year old Nora. Erin has been experiencing self-doubt in parenting her oldest daughter, who is incredibly sensitive and whose Worry Brain takes over in stressful situations. I give Erin actionable tips and strategies that she can use to help Callan find more calm and trust from within. Be sure to listen to the end to hear how the strategies were implemented! We talk about: Reassuring your sensitive ...
Oct 27, 2021•40 min
How do we reparent ourselves, and what does it even mean to begin with? In this week’s episode, I speak with Leslie Priscilla, a first generation non-Black Xicana with Rarámuri lineage. She is a mother to three biracial children and a certified Parent Coach with over 13 years of experience. She shares with us her knowledge and insight on reparenting our own inner child so that we can show up and be the parents we’ve always wanted to be. Listen in as we talk about: The changes she’s making to par...
Oct 20, 2021•48 min
This week’s episode is a solo episode with me. I share strategies you can use if your partner is not onboard with peaceful parenting. What I’ve learned in my own peaceful parenting journey is that our partner’s resistance can oftentimes come from fear. Fear that you think they’re a bad parent, or fear that the kids won’t turn out well. Listen in as we talk about: How to encourage peaceful parenting without shaming your partner The three big ideas to help your partner consider peaceful parenting ...
Oct 13, 2021•14 min
This week’s episode is a coaching call with Ray, dad of two girls: a six-year-old and one-year-old. Ray shares his challenges with us about regulating his own big feelings when he’s feeling overwhelmed by noise or arguing between his daughters, as well as how to set limits when you’ve stopped yelling (mostly!) We talk about actionable strategies and tips that Ray can incorporate into his daily routine, as well as talk about: Why yelling hurts our kids more than we know How to intervene with your...
Oct 06, 2021•49 min
Sometimes our kids have challenges that can’t be fully addressed with peaceful parenting. Sensory processing challenges/disorder can cause challenging behaviour if you’re not aware of what’s going on. In this week’s episode, I speak with Dayna Abraham. She helps us understand what sensory processing challenges are and what we can do to help our children. Dayna is the founder of the Calm the Chaos® Framework, best-selling author of The Superkids Activity Guide to Conquering Every Day and founder ...
Sep 29, 2021•40 min
