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 our own emotions in moments of sensory-overload Ways to connect with our kids that don’t involve being 1x1 Strategies to help our toddlers and babies connect How to reframe when we’re being hard on ourselves Resources mentioned in this episode Research about secure attachment: http://www.cdd.unm.edu/ecln/hvt/common/pdfs/2011_7.pdf More on the sibling transition: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/having-another-baby/   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

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 really need   Tom "Teacher Tom'' Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is best known for his namesake "Teacher Tom's Blog," where he has posted daily for over a decade, chronicling the life and times of his preschool.    For nearly two decades he was the sole employee of the Woodland Park Cooperative School, a parent-owned and operated school, knit together by Teacher Tom's democratic, progressive, play-based pedagogy. He has authored two bestselling books, consults with organizations about his "Family Schools program,” and inspires early years audiences around the world at major ECE conferences, both virtually and in-person.   Resources mentioned in this episode Register for Teacher Tom’s Course: The Technology Of Speaking with Children So They Can Think   Connect with Teacher Tom    On Instagram On Twitter On LinkedIn Facebook Blog www.teachertomsworld.com    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com 

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 Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World available on December 28.    Eve is a Harvard-trained lawyer and former foundational manager at J.P. Morgan, and combines her experience in organizational management and family mediation with the science connecting creativity with improved mental and physical health.    Her step-by-step approach in Fair Play, which helps partners rebalance their domestic workload, has been recognized by Reese’s Book Club, Good Morning America, Today, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and other outlets.    Listen in as we talk about:   The critical moment that sparked Eve’s identity crisis and led to the creation of her first book Why women or caretakers are conditioned to de-prioritize their own time and put everyone else first    The definition of Unicorn Space and how it works in real life The notion of ‘space’ and why women or caretakers rarely have any The secret formula to finding more time Why it’s so important as moms, parents and caretakers to prioritize ourselves   Resources mentioned in this episode Purchase: Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky  Purchase: Fair Play by Eve Rodsky  Sarah’s appearance on Martha Stewart The Big Rock Theory    Connect with Eve   On Instagram   On Twitter On LinkedIn On Facebook Blog www.fairplaylife.com    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com 

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 parent his younger brother -- a common challenge amongst siblings.   How do we navigate this? How do we ensure everyone’s big emotions are acknowledged with space to process them? Be sure to listen to the end to hear how it all went for Kayla and Cody!   We talk about:   The reason behind why our kids try and help us parent their siblings   Using Special Time to help mend sibling rivalry  Tips to managing screen time and transitioning from tasks with a buffer How to repair the relationship with your kids after yelling by accident Resources mentioned in this episode Sarah’s Stop Yelling Course: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/stop-yelling-kids/  Learn about Special Time: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/special-time/  Beyond Behaviours by Mona Delahooke: https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Behaviors-Compassion-Understand-Behavioral/dp/1683731190  The Explosive Child by Ross Greene: https://drrossgreene.com/the-explosive-child.htm Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup  https://www.sarahrosensweet.com: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

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 children.   Spoiler alert: you are already doing a great job!   Listen in as we talk about:   Why kids wanting presents is a normal thing    How to create family traditions that go deeper than gifts The post-holiday “let down” and how it can lead to more mindful kids When kids start to notice and feel gratitude and appreciation   Subscribe to my newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call  

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 work is informed by her extensive professional experience as an educator (Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teaching), as an integration aide to children with social, emotional and behavioural differences, and as a childhood behavioural and family specialist.   Her most valuable insights, however, come from lived experience.   Kristy is autistic herself and also diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).   She is a mother to four autistic children, ranging from 7 years to 23 years, all with varying autistic expression including non-speaking and PDA.   Listen in as we talk about: The definition of autism that Kristy embraces Why functioning labels are more harmful than helpful Tips to become a more inclusive person and create a more inclusive society Why parents can be fearful of telling their children that they’re autistic What neurotypical parents can do to help their neurodiverse children Key information we all should learn about understanding what it’s like living with autism   Resources mentioned in this episode Kristy’s blog post Join the inTune Access Support: Family Collective Reframing Autism The Autistic Advocate   Connect with Kristy On Instagram Facebook Blog www.kristyforbes.com.au    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com 

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 empathy goes a long way in building trust and understanding.    Listen in as we talk about: The four big ideas to having peaceful holidays  How to deal with loved ones who don’t understand our family limits and parenting style How to navigate loved ones who overstep our parenting  Tips to working through criticism Resources mentioned in this episode: Blog Post: What is Peaceful Parenting?   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a consultation call

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. Chazz’s mission is to help adults truly See, Guide and Trust children. He envisions moving the needle a little closer to world peace. He goes by, “Mr.Chazz” and he even has a song to prove it. He has been a teacher of teachers and parents, working with many schools, 1,000s of teachers and 1,000s of children.    He also earned his Master’s in Executive Leadership at American University, has appeared on platforms like Good Morning America and Parents.com.    Listen in as we talk about:   How he transitioned from being an early childhood educator to impacting thousands on TikTok and Instagram    How Mr. Chazz deals with objections from parents online when it comes to peaceful parenting Why empathy is key to understanding other people, as well as our kids The importance of community and developing a support system in parenting Developmental behaviour vs. age-appropriate behaviour   Resources mentioned in this episode Leadership Parenting and Teaching Podcast Hand in Hand Listening Partners    Connect with Mr. Chazz   On Instagram On TikTok Facebook http://www.patreon.com/mrchazz    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com 

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 peaceful parenting and how it led to her son getting a proper diagnosis of sensory processing challenges, as well as a team to support him and their family.    Corey shares how her experience has enriched her and her family’s life in the most meaningful way. Of course there are still bad days and many challenges, but there are many blessings too.   We talk about: How Corey faced a lot of challenges with big C, and felt isolated in parenting groups Why traditional parenting techniques weren’t the answer How her mindset and confidence transformed while working with Sarah What led Corey to know that there was something more going on with big C What a sensory diet is The blessings that have come with getting Big C a proper diagnosis   Resources mentioned in this episode Sensory Processing Challenges Episode with Dayna Abraham: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/episode17/  Worry Brain concept by Lynn Lyons: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/sleep-anxiety/  Hey Warrior: A Book for Kids About Anxiety by Karen Young: https://www.socialthinking.com/Products/hey-warrior-book-for-kids-about-anxiety Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup  https://www.sarahrosensweet.com: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 

“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 “What do I do if they refuse?” This episode covers these questions and so much more.   If you like what you hear, be sure to share the episode with someone you know needs to hear it.   Listen in as we talk about: The main strategies to encouraging your kids to help with chores Tips to motivate our kids to want to pitch in and help out Why empowerment is a key tool How to avoid power struggles in asking our kids for help with chores Giving yourself appreciation when it feels like your child is unappreciative of your help   Resources mentioned in this episode: Connection Strategies  Blog post about cleaning Model Graciousness article    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a complimentary consultation call