The Peaceful Parenting Podcast

In this episode, Beth joins me to talk about transforming our mindset around blame, removing the shame of parenting responses, and wanting a more peaceful home.   Beth is the mom of three kids, and her third child, Sophie, is one of our kids that we call “more” or “extra”.   Beth is relatively new to Peaceful Parenting, and is a member of my Peaceful Parenting membership. She wanted some more help with making sure that she was on the right track with Sophie, and we worked together to find solutions and tools to the challenges she was facing.   We talk about: [4:10] About Beth and her three kids [6:30] Sophie’s background and wanting a more peaceful home for her family [10:15] Why rewards don't work [12:55] What co-regulating is and why it’s important  [19:45] Being an intense person and peaceful parenting [24:20] Meeting your child where they are [35:10] What systems can you have in place for a child who loses things? [37:30] Gardener and Carpenter metaphor [38:45] Wanting to help your kids, but at what cost to the relationship? [41:10] Four-week update [45:25] The challenges around not wanting to help our kids “too much” [47:20] Sensory triggers while getting dressed [49:35] Shifting our mindset around ‘blame’ [52:20] How to be more patient when wanting quicker results   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

In this episode, Jonathon Reed joins me to talk about ‘the man box.’ The man box is the way we limit boys and men - and our relationships with them- with a rigid view about masculinityWe also discuss how as parents we can support our boys, help them tap into their emotions and help them to develop emotional health and intimacy.   Jonathon is Youth Program Manager with a nonprofit organization called Next Gen Men, which means he does workshops and presentations at schools, trainings for teachers, a Discord server and a summer camp program all about supporting boys’ wellbeing and challenging gender-based violence.   We talk about: [4:05] How Jonathan got into this work, and why [6:50] The lack of emotional intimacy boys grow up feeling they can't have with each other [7:30] What's the man box [11:20] Why it’s so hard to be outside of the man box [15:55] How lack of emotional safety impacts boys and men [19:45] The good and bad environments that sports offer boys [22:50] Exposure to violence at a young age [26:20] Why it’s hard for boys and men to ask for help [28:45] What parents can do to keep their sons from being stuck in the man box [32:55] Grounding in curiosity [35:30] Encouraging boys to cry [43:00] One thing Jonathan wishes all parents knew about toxic masculinity   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Boys and Sex by Peggy Orenstein Wilderness-based summer rite of passage trips in Ontario and Alberta: https://nextgenmen.ca/expeditions  Online course on boys and masculinity for parents and educators: https://nextgenmen.ca/courses  Discord server for boys and masculine-exploring youth in Grades 7-9: https://nextgenmen.ca/club  Breaking the Boy Code podcast on the inner lives of boys: https://breakingtheboycode.com    Connect with Jonathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenmen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boypodcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextgenmen Twitter:  https://twitter.com/boypodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/nextgenmen  Podcast: https://breakingtheboycode.com/  Website: https://nextgenmen.ca    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 

In this episode, Domari Dickinson shares her journey from traditional parenting to peaceful (or conscious) parenting. We explore the challenges and complexities of this transformative process, discussing practical strategies for repairing relationships and implementing conscious parenting principles in larger families.   We also talk about decolonizing the family's microsystem, and how to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for children. Domari also discusses her experience with unschooling.   Domari Dickinson is a parenting coach and mom of four who helps moms identify and break toxic parenting patterns. After working as an educator and instructional coach for over 15 years, Domari decided to use her teaching and curriculum design skills to create programs that provide parents with clear, easy-to-implement techniques to become more positive, purposeful, and effective parents.   We talk about: [3:30] Conscious parenting vs. Peaceful parenting and how Domari got into this work [6:10] The tricky part of shifting from traditional parenting to conscious parenting  [8:35] What gave Domari the confidence to trust peaceful parenting  [12:00] Advice for parents who are also on their peaceful parenting journey [14:10] Acknowledging that we will mess up, and gain the tools to repair  [16:35] Conscious parenting in bigger families  [20:45] Carving out special time with each child  [23:10] Using scripts when dealing with difficult situations  [28:40] Helping parents navigate when they feel like what their child is upset about isn’t important  [30:45] Decolonizing the microsystem of the family [33:10] How and why Domari started unschooling  [37:10] Advice for her younger parent self   Through her parenting programs, workshops, online challenges, and 1-on-1 coaching, Domari has helped countless parents across the United States navigate the everyday challenges of life with kids using proven, research-based strategies. She is passionate about building a community of women who are committed to challenging popular parenting norms as they groom their kids for success in a loving, peaceful, and respectful home environment.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Positive and Purposeful Parenting Tips: https://positive-purposeful-parenting.ck.page/43118fd9eb   Connect with Domari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domaridickinson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/domaridickinson?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domaridickinson Website: http://domaridickinson.com/collective/   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

In this episode, Corey and I discuss our best tips for traveling with kids.   We know that traveling with our kids can be challenging, and there are tips and mindset hacks you can adopt and use in your own travel journeys. We cover meltdowns, setting expectations, routines, emotional backpacks, and more.   We talk about: [2:25] Acknowledging that traveling with children is really difficult  [4:05] Important mindset tips for traveling with kids  [8:10] Planning your trip and keeping your schedule loose [10:10] Letting your kids know what to expect and setting expectations [11:15] Expecting meltdowns  [13:40] How to make traveling with your kids more pleasant [23:50] Handling kids being out of their routine  [26:55] Helping them empty their emotional backpacks   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

In this episode, Lawrence Cohen joins me on the show to talk about how play and roughhousing can help you in your parenting. We talk about everything from why we need to be playful, to aggression, to calming our kids down, and incorporating more fun and play into our days. Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, is a psychologist and the author of Playful Parenting and The Opposite of Worry. His newest book is Unplug and Play: The Illustrated Guide to Roughhousing with Your Kids, co-authored with Anthony Debenedet. We talk about: [5:50] How Lawrence got into this work, and about his new book [6:45] The importance of roughhousing  [8:15] How Lawrence became a more playful parent [11:15] Advice for parents who shy away from roughhousing and play [19:20] Having ‘personal agency’ [21:20] Building self-determination of risk [25:45] The Knot of Tension concept [28:50] Handing unsavory behavior when it comes to play [35:00] Responding to aggression with playfulness [41:10] When ‘play’ turns aggressive  [45:50] Tips for getting play to stop [49:35] What to do when your kid swears  [54:20] Lawrence’s advice to his younger parent self    Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  The Opposite of Worry by Lawrence Cohen: https://amzn.to/3LFgyLI Playful Parenting: https://amzn.to/427erpu Unplug and Play by Lawrence Cohen: https://amzn.to/3AJzByl   Connect with Lawrence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Larrycohenplayfulparenting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Larjack1 Website: www.playfulparenting.com    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode, Samantha, mom of two boys aged four and five, shares her journey of transitioning from traditional parenting approaches to Peaceful Parenting. She talks about how she struggles with her older son, who is more intense and requires a different approach.    Samantha talks about how hard it is for her to handle noise, conflict, sibling rivalry, and more.   We talk about: [4:10] Samantha’s trigger around ‘noise’ [7:30] Handling rejection and being sensitive to language  [11:30] The difference between being sad and feeling sad [13:25] Sensory processing challenges [17:15] Navigating sibling rivalry alongside my online course [22:20] Letting kids cry and encouraging tears  [26:20] Biting during meltdowns and tips to navigate them [30:40] Using friends at school as teaching moments [31:55] ‘Twice exceptional’ kids [37:10] 3 week check in [42:20] Major epiphanies Samantha has had [47:20] Strategies to find self compassion    Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  My Transform Your Family Life Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/parentingcourse    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

In this episode, Oliver Levy joins me to talk about mindful parenting. Plus since he’s a sports coach and a sports dad, as well as a parenting coach, I asked him about the peaceful approach to kids and sports.   Oliver Levy is the Ceo and Founder of MPTK. He became a parenting coach in 2016. He became a retired yeller in 2017. He no longer yells or raises his voice at his children. He retired as a parent in 2019. He is now a mentor to his children. Both him and his wife are living their best lives as parents and they are just loving it. He has been married to his beautiful Queen Lisa since 2007. He has 3 children (ages 29, 14, & 11).    Oliver has been there, in the same shoes as parents who struggled with temper tantrums, kids not listening, whining, sibling battles, co-parenting battles, teenager issues and more.     We talk about: [4:10] The events that brought Oliver into this work [7:15] His wife’s ultimatum that changed the course of his parenting [8:35] Finding his way through his personal challenges to coaching parents [11:35] The 12 laws of mindful parenting [22:45] How to coach a kid who’s a bad sport [24:30] Finding the root cause to our behaviors as parents [28:15] How to use car rides to create open communication lines [34:05] Tips for coaching your own kids [37:30] How should kids be introduced to sports [42:35] When you feel like your kids should be in sports or on a team, even if they don’t want to be [46:00] How to handle your kids wanting to quit sports [53:20] Advice to his younger parent self    The misbehaviors mentioned above caused him many challenges in his marriage. After having several meltdowns, and constantly yelling at home, he became determined to find a healthier, happier means of raising great kids without losing control.    This was the catalyst for developing Mindful Parenting Tools. He immersed himself in the study and principles of Adlerian Psychology and several child psychologists and parenting experts.    Oliver believes that trauma can affect kids when it comes to self-esteem, self-confidence, resilience, being respectful, taking responsibility and setting goals so they can create the life that they desire. He also believes that parents, teachers, sports coaches and other caregivers in the community must be equipped with modern-day parenting tools & strategies to avoid trauma in the home and in the community.   He is on a mission to equip 10 million parents with actionable steps so they too, can feel composed and confident when guiding their children to greater achievements with fewer frustration despite any past trauma.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  https://linktr.ee/Parentingtools    Connect with Oliver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MindfulParentingToolkit/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindfulTool Website: www.mindfulparentingtoolkit.com    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

Parenting enthusiasts Sarah and Corey discuss sparking family connection, primary and secondary attachment, tips for bedtime routines, understanding preferred parent roles, importance of play, and effective communication as partners in fostering a strong relationship with children.

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 new book: The Anxiety Audit [10:10] ‘Catastrophizing’ and its relation to anxiety [15:10] How to handle anxiety as the aftermath of the last few years [17:30] How to step out of anxious patterns [22:55] Is ‘worry’ the rehearsal for tragedy? [26:50] What to do instead of worrying? [30:45] Using ‘business’ to mask anxiety [34:55] Tips for reducing business and chaos  [37:50] Leveraging unstructured play [49:30] Lynn’s advice to her younger parent self   Lynn is a psychotherapist, author and speaker in Concord, New Hampshire. She has been in private practice for 28 years, and specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children.   She travels globally as a speaker and trainer on the subject of anxiety, its role in families, and the need for a preventative approach at home and in schools.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Episode 35: www.sarahrosensweet.com/episode35  Episode 45: www.sarahrosensweet.com/episode45    Connect with Lynn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flusterclux/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LynnLyonsMSW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPraoDm3VQl56hLah5DM4UA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnlyonsanxiety/  Website: https://www.amaze.org   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

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, the changes our kids go through on a physical, emotional and mental level, and how to help them navigate these changes as parents.   Our second guest is my teenage daughter, Maxine, who shares her experience getting her first period, going through puberty and having a ‘red party’.    We talk about: [3:45] Defining 'puberty' [4:40] Average ages of puberty today  [5:30] Common challenges kids have when going through puberty and how can we best support them [8:10] How hormonal changes affect our kids’ emotions  [10:05] The social changes that come with puberty [13:20] Helping kids understand ‘am I normal?’ [14:15] How we as parents can help our kids when they are getting unwanted attention [17:55] Tips for talking about puberty with your kids to prepare them [22:15] How to answer your kids’ puberty questions  [26:40] Celebrating ‘coming of age’ in different cultures [29:25] Rachel’s advice to her younger parent self  [31:25] From my daughter’s perspective: what to keep in mind if you're scared about your kid going into puberty [33:10] Are you worried your kids are going to turn into unrecognizable people? [34:20] Does Maxine remember first learning about puberty [37:20] ‘Red parties’ and why you should consider one [40:20] What made it easier for Maxine when getting her first period   Dr. Gibson has over 20 years of experience in the health and sexuality education field, and currently serves on the SHAPE National Health Education Council. Prior to joining the AFY/AMAZE team, Dr. Gibson was an Instructional Coach and Content Specialist in the NYC Department of Education, Office of School Wellness Programs. Dr. Gibson also spent 17 years as a secondary health education teacher in California and New York.   In addition to her work with AMAZE and AFY, she is an adjunct professor in Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies.  Dr. Gibson's research examines the interactions between teacher and learner identities. Her most current work titled Learner experiences of teacher gender: Associations among gender and comfort in the sexuality education classroom, offers recommendation for pre- and in-service teacher training that includes strategies for meeting the perceptions of students in affective and culturally responsive ways.    Dr. Gibson holds a B.S. in Health Science from the University of Arizona, an MPH from California State University, Long Beach, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the City College of New York, and a MEd and PhD from Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies.  In her free time, she is an avid hiker, dancer, and traveler.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting    Connect with Dr. Gibson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amazeparents Website: https://www.amaze.org   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php