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 into: [0:50] What to do if your child uses profanity excessively  [3:50] How Lian has tried putting limits on this issue so far [6:10] Why we can't ignore troubling behavior [10:40] What to do if the behavior isn't due to lack of attention [12:50] The shame we feel as parents when our kids do something  humiliating  [18:10] The 'good' vs. 'bad' parent dichotomy [20:45] Why the naughty behavior hasn't crossed over into other areas of Lian's son life [23:50] How to handle your kid hitting you [30:45] Tips for helping your child empty their emotional backpack [36:05] How hard parenting really is on a marriage [38:00] Check in with Lian [42:15] Tips for empathizing with our kids [48:00] Keeping an aggression log [56:30] Why we should never ignore a child when they're upset Resources mentioned in this episode FREE How to Stop Yelling Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Book coaching or a free consult: www.sarahrosensweet.com/coaching  Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Playful Parenting by Larry Cohen: https://amzn.to/3Dj49IY  Raising Human Beings by Ross Greene: https://amzn.to/3yvOgg6     Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

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 bedtime [11:00] Starting your bedtime routine in advance [13:30] Getting energy out before bed [16:45] Creating a nighttime routine  [18:50] Keeping kids accountable to their routine [25:10] Make the bedroom ‘bed-able’ [32:30] The separation that comes with bedtime  [44:00] Giving your kids a container of time to talk at bed time [52:10] Taking turns putting the kids to bed     Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Rest, Play, Grow by Deborah McNamara: https://amzn.to/3QU9o7C Infographic: https://macnamara.ca/portfolio/info-graphic-when-saying-goodnight-is-hard-20-ways-to-bridge-the-nighttime-distance/ Bedtime Cheat Sheet: www.sarahrosensweet.com/bedtime    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

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 positive psychology with spiritual mindbody practices like meditation, breathwork and reiki.    We talk about: [3:10] How Dani got into the mindset and manifesting space [5:40] What 'reparenting' is and why Dani doesn't like that word [8:20] Examples of inner child work [9:35] Strategies to look at why we react the way we do [11:40] Questions to ask to figure out what your inner child needs [17:00] Daily practice recommendations for healing your inner child [25:00] Manifestation tips for parents  [26:10] Strategies to fill the gap between your present experience and your dream reality [27:20] What gets in the way of people leveling up when it comes to manifestation [33:10] Dani's advice to her younger parent self   Dani also hosts the podcast, Manifest It, Sis! She holds multiple coaching and energy healing certifications, a BS in Health/Psychology and is pursuing an MS/EdD in Performance Psychology.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Dani’s free 5-day Manifesting Breakthrough Challenge: bit.ly/manifestin5     Connect with Dani Faust On Instagram On Twitter On LinkedIn On Facebook www.danifaust.com    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

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 kids  [6:55] How occupational therapy has helped  [9:10] What it looks like when their son wakes up dysregulated  [10:50] Dietary challenges when it comes to SPD [28:50] How Erin and Wade navigate feeling burnt out [36:20] Balancing special time and perfectionism  [43:25] Part 2: Update around food, meal time and occupational therapy  [51:20] How Erin and Wade have been caring for themselves as parents Resources mentioned in this episode FREE How to Stop Yelling Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Book coaching or a free consult: www.sarahrosensweet.com/coaching  How to Help Your Perfectionist Kid with Sarah and Corey: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/episode71/    How to Overcome Picky Eating with Jennifer House: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/episode49/    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

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 of mindset that has allowed them to deepen their relationship with themselves and their families.    We talk about: [6:25] Learning to navigate her daughter’s anxiety and depression through highschool [15:45] Finding out her husband had cancer [24:20] Recommendations for parents who may be in a similar situation [30:55] Standing by the ‘positive discipline’ framework [38:45[ How to take care of yourself so you can show up as the parent and partner you want to be [42:40] What Casey would tell her younger parent self   Casey is a Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and Coach. She hosts a podcast, parenting summits, live and online classes, and individual coaching at www.joyfulcourage.com.  Her book, Joyful Courage: Calming the Drama and Taking Control of YOUR Parenting Journey was published May 20th, 2019. Casey lives in the Pacific Northwest of the United States with her husband, and two teenagers.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyful-courage-a-conscious-parenting-podcast/id996079418    Connect with Casey O’Roarty On Instagram On Facebook www.besproutable.com/teens    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

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 to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed and The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence.    We talk about: [3:05] How Jessica came to write her new book [5:50] Using authoritative parenting styles to help kids not develop substance abuse problems [12:20] The important role connection to parents plays in kids growing up [15:30] Jessica’s perspective on giving children alcohol at home [20:35] Where the ‘inoculation’ theory comes from [29:05] Risk factors for teens [34:35] How to handle if your kids ask if you've done drugs or alcohol [39:35] The dopamine risk  [44:20] Post-pandemic statistics on drug and alcohol abuse [46:05] How Jessica chose to raise her kids differently  [48:20] Jessica’s advice to her younger parent self   Over twenty years, Jess has taught every grade from sixth to twelfth in both public and private schools, and spent five years teaching in a drug and alcohol rehab for adolescents in Vermont, and serves as a prevention and recovery coach at Sana, a medical detox and recovery center in Stowe, Vermont. She has written about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and her biweekly column “The Parent Teacher Conference” ran for three years at the New York Times.    She designed and wrote the educational curriculum for Amazon Kids’ award-winning animated series The Stinky and Dirty Show, and was a 2019 Pushcart Prize nominee. Jess holds the dubious honor of having written an article that was later adapted as a writing prompt for the 2018 SAT. She co-hosts the #AmWriting podcast from her empty nest in Vermont.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Purchase Jessica’s books here: https://www.jessicalahey.com/books   Connect with Jessica Lahey On YouTube On Twitter On LinkedIn On Facebook https://www.jessicalahey.com/   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

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-minded Kids in an Unjust World.    We talk about: [2:40] What is Social Justice Parenting [4:30] How to raise pro-justice children [13:30] Reconciling the idea that people are ‘good’, even when we don’t see eye to eye [16:00] Is it ok to keep our kids in the dark on social justice movements? [28:10] The impact of sexism   [33:40] Traci’s advice for her younger parent self   Dr. Baxley has been an educator for over 30 years with degrees in child development, elementary education, and curriculum & instruction, she specializes in belonging, diversity and inclusion, anti-bias curriculum, and social justice education. As a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, Dr. Baxley supports organizations and corporations in developing inclusive practices and policies that lead to workplace belonging and high productivity.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Traci’s Course Link: https://tracibaxleyconsulting.thinkific.com/courses/copy-of-social-justice-parenting-course  Book Club Question Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aBoOo40UprOR1jg_EMowZO36WILvgKN4/view Connect with Dr. Traci Baxley On Instagram On Twitter On LinkedIn On Facebook www.socialjusticeparenting.com    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

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 children.   This episode is a rerun from last season, and it also features a parent question about gratitude and gift giving for our kids.   We talk about: [2:20] Listener question about showing appreciation for receiving a gift [3:50] The emotional side of gratitude [8:05] The fear that our children will become entitled  [11:05] Learning appreciation and gratitude over time [14:45] Acknowledging the privilege of receiving presents [17:45] How Maxine views giving and receiving gifts [27:25] How Asa views giving and receiving gifts [33:50] How Lee views giving and receiving gifts   Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/peacefulparentingpodcast  www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

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 ended up working on. Have a listen!   We go into: [4:40] Anger in siblings when big emotions come up [8:00] Handling conflict when your kids don’t want to talk about it [17:30] The benefit of showing empathy and speaking kindly [20:15] Helping our kids through name calling and other unkind acts [27:30] Dividing our attention to all kids [32:40] One month check in Resources mentioned in this episode FREE How to Stop Yelling Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Coping Skills Checklist by Janine Halloran: https://www.janinehalloran.com/free  Sibling Best Practices: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/e-book-stop-kids-fighting/    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

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-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life; Reframed: Self-Reg for a Just Society.   In 2012 Stuart founded The MEHRIT Centre as a Self-Reg learning and information centre for parents, educators, the leaders of today and the leaders of tomorrow. In this challenging time in which we are living, Self-Reg inspires what is most desperately needed: a profound sense of hope for the future.   We go into: [4:45] Why misbehavior is stressed behavior  [9:10] The difference between self control and self regulation  [12:50] The 5 categories of stressors  [23:00] Is misbehavior intentional? [30:00] Tips for parents to help reduce stressors  [42:00] Biggest stressors parents are faced with today [44:10] Spirited kids vs. stressed out kids [50:30] Why there’s an uptake in sensory issues [54:00] Dr. Shanker’s advice to his younger parent self   The goal of The MEHRIT Centre is to provide parents and educators around the world with the tools needed to raise healthy and vibrant children; and to provide adults and seniors with a powerful method for enhancing their own well being. Resources mentioned in this episode Leave your questions here: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/podcast/  Free Stop Yelling Course: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Self-Reg Infosheet for Parents: https://self-reg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/infosheet_SelfRegParents.pdf  Self-Reg Book written by Dr. Stuart Shanker: https://shop.self-reg.ca/collections/all/products/self-reg-how-to-help-your-child-and-you-break-the-stress-cycle-and-successfully-engage-with-life Blog written by Dr. Stuart Shanker: https://self-reg.ca/no-such-thing-as-a-bad-kid/   Connect with Dr. Stuart Shanker https://www.instagram.com/self_reg/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mehrit-centre-ltd-/ https://www.facebook.com/SelfReg/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call