In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, longtime peaceful parent, Bonnie, fine tunes her approach to her 4-year-old and 6-year-old children with big feelings. We talk about: 4:24 The difference between obedience and cooperation 11:42 The difference between punishments and limits 17:00 Balancing doing things for your kids and meeting your own needs 35:00 The benefits of roughhousing before bedtime 40:23 How to appreciate yourself more, when home full time with kids 46:00 Why it is okay...
May 15, 2024•50 min•Ep. 152
Peaceful parenting teenagers small group coaching/course. Starts Thursday May 16 This course is for you if: ✅ You have teenager(s) (ages 13-19) ✅ You want to build or REbuild a great relationship with your teen ✅ You want your teen to be happy, safe and successful ✅ You want to send your teen off prepared for independence Email Sarah: Sarah@SarahRosensweet.com or send a DM to Sarah on Facebook or IG. SPACE IS LIMITED...
May 10, 2024•3 min
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Phyllis Fagell, a licensed clinical counselor, school counselor, and author of two books. We discuss how to parent Middle Schoolers (9-15 year olds) and focus on staying curious and coaching them through challenges with friends. We talk about: 3:55 Why middle school is parents’ “Last best chance” 5:42 Some differences based on gender during Middle School 7:35 Fitting in vs. Belonging 10:00 Our role as parents when witnessing friend c...
May 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 151
In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I break down 8 myths about peaceful parenting that keep coming up on social media. We discuss the nuance involved in this parenting approach and what it really means to be a peaceful parent. We talk about: 2:09 Backlash about Peaceful Parenting (PP) 4:07 How nuance of the approach doesn’t come across on social media 5:31 Myth 1: Parents need to be calm all the time 9:48 Myth 2: The child’s needs and preferences are more important than ...
May 01, 2024•38 min•Ep. 150
This is the replay of a workshop I taught this week. In it, I explain what peaceful discipline is and how it differs from conventional fear- and power-based discipline. I also tell you HOW to do it, with examples and also examples from those parents who attended the workshop. If you want to watch the workshop instead of listen, the link is here: https://youtu.be/56G5FiCuwrQ?si=um0ta2c-q68SKPUR My Transform Your Family Life parenting course is enroling now til Tuesday April 30 at 11 PM. We start ...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School, about feeding/eating challenges with children with ADHD. We discuss how to help kids with ADHD learn interoception and mindfulness around eating without perpetuating diet culture. We talk about: 7:23 Flexibility when parenting an ADHD child 8:25 The effects ADHD has on eating, and the prevalence of eating disorders 11:03 Misconceptions and explanat...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 149
What do you do when you don't want to yell, threaten or use consequences? Join me to learn exactly how to raise great kids with the peaceful discipline tools. 2 dates and times to choose from. Sign up here: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop Join me and learn: ✅ the difference between limits, consequences, and natural consequences ✅ why consequences are not in our peaceful parenting tool kit ✅ why we always lead with empathy in limit setting ✅ tips for effective limit setting AND a ...
Apr 23, 2024•3 min
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Kathy, a neurodivergent mom of a 7 year old neurodivergent boy, joins me on a coaching call. She shares the challenges she is having with her partner, and the effects that was having on her parenting. We talk about: 9:00 Effects of separation on her son 11:09 What to share and not share with her son about the separation 16:20 How to sidestep fault/blame conversations with her son 19:20 Navigating her son’s big feelings around the separation 28:0...
Apr 17, 2024•51 min•Ep. 148
In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Dr. Megan Anna Neff discusses parenting while neurodivergent, parenting neurodivergent kids, and differentiating between anxiety and sensory dread. Dr. Neff also talks about her new book Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask! We talk about: 5:14 Parenting while neurodivergent 6:41 Shame around struggling as a parent 10:14 What helped Dr. Neff when she had young children 15:24 Connecting with other parents wh...
Apr 10, 2024•41 min•Ep. 147
This is an updated re-release of a favourite episode! “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 c...
Apr 03, 2024•34 min•Ep. 23
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...
Mar 27, 2024•48 min•Ep. 146
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 th...
Mar 20, 2024•46 min•Ep. 40
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 ...
Mar 13, 2024•20 min•Ep. 145
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 peacefu...
Mar 06, 2024•54 min•Ep. 144
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 ...
Feb 28, 2024•17 min
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 nerv...
Feb 21, 2024•54 min
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 ...
Feb 14, 2024•52 min
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 a...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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 ner...
Jan 31, 2024•51 min
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Jan 29, 2024•3 min
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 r...
Jan 24, 2024•32 min
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 an...
Jan 17, 2024•20 min
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...
Jan 10, 2024•58 min
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 child...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min
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 de...
Dec 27, 2023•56 min
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 20, 2023•42 min
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 thou...
Dec 13, 2023•57 min
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 discuss...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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 bel...
Nov 29, 2023•35 min
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 specif...
Nov 22, 2023•56 min
