In this episode, Corey and I sit down for a joint episode about when your child has a preferred parent (or not). We talk about various ideas for sparking connection within your family unit, the normalcy of primary and secondary attachment, taking turns at bedtime, tips for bedtime routines, understanding how it feels to be the preferred parent, the importance of play, and effective communication as partners, and so much more. **GIVEAWAY** To help celebrate hitting 100 episodes, from May 3 to May...
May 03, 2023•29 min
In this episode, Lynn Lyons joins me on the podcast to talk about anxiety and how it shows up in adults and in our parenting. Lynn has been on the podcast twice before – be sure to check out the other two episodes linked below once you’re done listening to this one. Our conversation today centers around her new book, The Anxiety Audit, and she gives us tangible tips to transform our relationship with anxiety starting today. We talk about: [3:55] How Lynn got into this work [5:20] About Lynn’s ne...
Apr 26, 2023•51 min
In this episode, I have two special guests to talk about puberty and the changes our kids experience during this time. First up is Rachael E. Gibson, PhD, MPH, MS, MEd (she/her/ella), the Senior Program Manager of AMAZE Education at Advocates for Youth. Dr. Gibson is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator based in Miami, Florida and Cape Town, South Africa and has taught comprehensive sexuality education all over the U.S. and the world. Dr. Gibson talks about the specifics when it comes to puberty, th...
Apr 19, 2023•41 min
In this episode, we take a look inside my membership community, which is currently open for enrollment. Our conversation is a beautiful example of the support, love, kindness and guidance that you will receive within this community. We focus specifically on the challenges we face as parents – from handling our ‘extra’ or ‘more’ kids, to grieving the parenting journey we thought we would have. We talk about: [2:20] Introducing our parenting panel guests [5:40] Realizing your parenting journey is ...
Apr 12, 2023•55 min
Hey y'all, I'm jumping in here today, which is not my usual day to be in your podcast feed because I have a couple questions for you… How are things going with you in your parenting? Are you feeling calm and confident? Are you feeling connected to your kids? If the answer to that question is, ‘I think it could be better, I think I could feel more calm, more confident, and more connected...’ Then you should sign up for my free Peaceful Parenting Reset starting on Monday, April 10th. Every day, Mo...
Apr 06, 2023•3 min
In this episode, Tosha Schore joins me to talk about what to do when your child is aggressive. Most of us have been there – kids fighting over toys, hitting, sibling rivalry, or anger that seems to come out of nowhere. How do you handle it? Is there an effective way to deal with it? Tosha is mom to three boys and an advocate for boys and their families. She is on a mission to create a more peaceful world, one sweet boy at a time by supporting you to care for yourself, connect with your boy deepl...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, we’re answering how to handle when your child says ‘I hate you’. Of course, when we’re on the receiving end of this, it can feel painful to hear, so how do we navigate it and what can we do about it? This episode is inspired by my daughter, Maxine, who suggested I do this topic and share it with you. In fact, she joins me in the second half of the episode to share her perspective and what she wants parents to know. We talk about: [1:30] Responding with ‘calm’ [2:40] Reminding yo...
Mar 29, 2023•20 min
In this episode, Sarah Moore joins me on the podcast to talk about what story teaching is, and why it’s important to focus on ‘play’. We also touch on consequences, and natural consequences, when it comes to peaceful discipline. We are also giving away a copy of Sarah’s new book. From March 22, 2023 to March 28, 2023, share a screenshot to your social media of you listening to this episode, tag me on either Facebook or Instagram, and be automatically entered to win. Sarah R. Moore is the author ...
Mar 22, 2023•46 min
This episode is a coaching call with Kate, the mom of 11-year-old James. She initially reached out wanting some coaching around James’ tendency to be a bit socially anxious. As you’ll hear in our conversation, he was hesitant to talk to people in new situations and hesitant to speak out in class. I coached Kate on some strategies that she could use to help James. When we have kids who are a little bit anxious or anxious at all, we as parents are the ones who are best situated to help them. Be su...
Mar 15, 2023•25 min
After school can be a very difficult time! Our kids have full emotional backpacks, they’re hungry and cranky- hello, meltdowns! How can we set ourselves up for success so that this overwhelming time of day can feel a bit easier? Corey and I give our best tips and strategies to navigate after school routines with ease! We talk about the important role mindset plays, tips for ‘transition times’, homework, and much more. We talk about: [3:00] Getting yourself into the right mindset [6:25] The best ...
Mar 08, 2023•34 min
In this episode, Rosalia Rivera joins me to talk about teaching children about body safety, boundaries and consent. One of the key takeaways from our conversation is the importance of empowering children with knowledge and tools to recognize and communicate boundaries. Parents can help their children understand the difference between safe and unsafe touch, and good touch/bad touch. When it comes to teaching children about consent, Rosalia suggests starting with modeling consent in everyday life....
Mar 01, 2023•38 min
In this episode, Mark and Kanae, parents of two sons, aged five and three, join me to talk about the challenges they face together as partners in their relationship. I first met Mark through my Transform Your Family Life Online Course ( www.sarahrosensweet.com/parentingcourse ), which is now open for enrollment and starts on Wednesday, March 1st. If you are listening to this episode after that, you can always get on the waitlist to be notified the next time it opens. Learn how to transform your ...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min
I’m popping onto your podcast feed today to let you know I am hosting a *free* workshop on Wednesday, February 22 at 8pm EST -OR- Friday, February 24 at 12pm EST. It’s called Peaceful Discipline: How to Get Your Kids to Cooperate Without Using Punishments and I would love for you to join me. You can go and sign up for free at www.sarahrosensweet.com/freeworkshop . If you can't make it live, I will have a replay available for you that you can watch later. If you’re there live, I will be answering...
Feb 16, 2023•3 min
In this episode, I answer 3 listener questions. How do you stay calm when you were raised with hitting, yelling and punishing? What do you say when your child has a negative attitude, even after a fun activity? How do you stop a toddler from throwing food off the high chair? So, grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and join me as we navigate the ups and downs of parenting and your most pressing questions. We talk about: [2:20] Changing our mindset around hitting and punishment when growing up in ...
Feb 15, 2023•23 min
In this episode, Celeste and Jen join me on the podcast to talk about supporting LGBTQ kids, specifically if you’re part of a religion or way of living that does not affirm them. Celeste is the executive director of Mama Dragons, which was created by Gina Crivello. Gina gathered a small group of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) mothers together as they navigated supporting their LGBTQ children in a culture that was not affirming. Since then, Mama Dragons has grown to become a leader in affirming paren...
Feb 08, 2023•44 min
In this episode, Lian joins me for a coaching call to discuss the challenges she’s facing with her four-year-old son. Her son has been using swearing to communicate his frustration and big feelings. Lian also shares how his frustration often escalates from mean words to physical aggression. I give her tips and strategies to help transform her son’s approach and behavior, and we make a plan for Lian and her husband moving forward. Be sure to listen in until the end to hear our check in. We go int...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr
What are bedtime best practices? We know how challenging bedtime can be, and in this episode, Corey and I give our best tips and strategies to navigate it with ease and a big dose of self compassion! We talk about separation anxiety, how to be supportive partners to one another, creating bedtime and morning routines, and so much more. We talk about: [2:30] Mindest tips around bedtime [6:05] Why it’s okay to want to help [8:50] How to set yourself up to be in a better space mentally before bedtim...
Jan 25, 2023•57 min
How do we repair our inner child? How is it similar (or different) from reparenting ourselves? In this episode, Dani Faust joins me to talk about inner child work, its impact on our parenting techniques, and how to learn manifestation techniques to give you the life you truly desire. Dani is a dynamic hypnotherapist, energy healer and intuitive mindset coach that is passionate about helping female entrepreneurs manifest their best lives and businesses. Her coaching blends brain science and posit...
Jan 18, 2023•35 min
In this coaching call with Erin and Wade, we discuss what to do when you’re feeling burnt out as a parent. Erin and Wade are parents to ‘extra’ or ‘more’ children, each bringing their own set of quirks to the family dynamic. After years of challenging situations and not much support. Erin and Wade are burned out. Be sure to listen to the end for our check in to see how the tips and strategies worked for them. We go into: [4:00] The ‘extra’ challenges Erin and Wade experience with their three kid...
Jan 11, 2023•57 min
How do we navigate rough times as a family? Life is unpredictable and will certainly throw us curve balls when we least expect it. How do we dig deep to find our inner resilience in these moments, and how do we grow together with compassion and empathy? Joining me for this conversation is Casey O’Roarty, Med, a facilitator of personal growth and development. For the last 15 years, her work has encouraged parents to discover the purpose of their journey, and provided them with tools and a shift o...
Jan 04, 2023•45 min
One of the hardest and scariest parts of parenting is learning how to navigate substance abuse and dependency within our kids. Of course we don’t want our kids to use drugs or alcohol- and we know we can’t control them. So in a society with rising dependency on harmful substances, how can we help our children stay safe and make conscious choices? Joining me for this conversation is Jessica Lahey, the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn t...
Dec 28, 2022•51 min
What is social justice parenting? How do we teach our children about social justice and help them understand and develop into kind, empathic and understanding adults? What can we do as parents to help our children understand the importance of social justice? Dr. Traci Baxley is a professor, consultant, parenting coach, speaker, and mother to five children. She is the creator of Social Justice Parenting™ and the author of Social Justice Parenting: How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-...
Dec 21, 2022•35 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 15, Asa, age 18, and Lee, age 21, to talk about the holidays when they were younger vs. now help parents navigate this with their own child...
Dec 14, 2022•47 min
In this coaching call with Michelle, we talk about sibling rivalry issues when peaceful parenting hasn’t always been the method of parenting for both kids AND when one child has more intense needs than the other. Michelle is a mom of two girls, 11 and seven years old. Her younger child, Q, is one of those kids that we call ‘more’ or ‘extra’, and really requires more energy and attention than her older child. What’s interesting is that the problem Michelle thought she had wasn't actually what we ...
Dec 07, 2022•44 min
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stuart Shanker to understand our children’s challenging behaviour. We discuss why children act the way they do sometimes and what we can do about it. Dr. Shanker explains the 5 domains or areas where stress shows up in our and our children’s lives. We discuss how we can be ‘stress detectives’ to help reduce challenging behaviour. Dr. Stuart Shanker is the author of the Self-Reg trilogy: Calm, Alert and Learning: Classroom Strategies for Self-Regulation, Self-...
Nov 30, 2022•55 min
In this episode, Stoney joins me on the podcast to answer a listener question about creating stress-free morning routines. Stoney is one of the peaceful parenting coaches on my team, and has great advice for you to implement to make your mornings more productive. We go into: [2:40] Stoney’s experience and work as a peaceful parenting coach [3:35] This episode’s listener question [6:35] Starting your bedtime routine as early as possible [9:20] Setting yourself up for success the next morning [13:...
Nov 23, 2022•34 min
Today we have a different kind of conversation for you. It’s not an episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast but instead it’s an episode of the Tilt Parenting Podcast hosted by Debbie Reber. Debbie’s show is all about parenting differently wired kids. The episode that we’re sharing with you today is one that I really enjoyed listening to. It's with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, who is one of the authors of the Power of Showing Up, written alongside Dr. Daniel Siegel. This episode talks about the Four ...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr
In this coaching call with Candace, we talk about the challenges her daughter, Elgin, who is nine, has been facing socially. Elgin has ADHD and is dyslexic, which has caused her to feel like an outsider at school, resulting in friendships dissolving. Her mom, Candace, has been struggling to find ways to help her daughter cope through these changes, which is what we talk about today. We go into: [2:40] The support Candace is looking for [4:40] How I supported my daughter through her ADHD diagnosi...
Nov 16, 2022•34 min
Many of us worry that our child may not be securely attached. How can we understand the science behind attachment to better understand our kids and their needs? And how do we promote a secure attachment? Joining me for this conversation is Bethany Saltman, author of Strange Situation: A Mother’s Journey Into the Science of Attachment . It’s inspired by the birth of her daughter in 2006, who she loved dearly, but feared she was failing. Why? Because she was not the kind of mother she hoped to bec...
Nov 09, 2022•29 min
In this episode, I’m answering questions I’ve received from you- my podcast listeners! We have three listener questions: What to do if you have a kid who runs away when you are out in public. What to do when your child or children clearly prefer one parent over another. What to do when your family openly and actively doesn't approve of your peaceful parenting choices. We go into: [2:30] What to do if your kid is a ‘runner’ [5:55] How ‘impulse control’ plays a huge role in our child’s ability to ...
Nov 02, 2022•29 min
