The Peaceful Parenting Podcast

This week’s episode is a solo episode with me. I share why we don’t usually need to make things a ‘teachable moment’ and if we do, how to avoid the common traps parents fall into.   When we try to turn every difficult moment into a lesson, or a teachable moment,  we actually might be causing more harm than good. Spoiler: Usually the teachable moments are for our own struggles.    Listen in as we talk about: Why we try to correct unwanted behaviour with teachable moments The reasons why it's not helpful overall My tips on what to do instead of making it a ‘teachable moment’ How to help our kids develop empathy without using shame Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

This week’s episode is a coaching call with Laurel and Derrick, parents of a 10 year old boy and two younger girls.   Laurel and Derrick reached out for help with navigating sibling rivalry, power struggles and staying calm. We covered lots of strategies to help in these areas, AND MORE!   Listen in as we talk about: How to get your kids’ attention when asking them a question the first time Best practices on how to reduce  sibling rivalry How to rethink Special Time to increase frequency and reduce financial spend Tips for what to do when kids have done something they know they shouldn’t have Resources mentioned in the episode:  How To Stop Yelling at Your Kids e-course https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/stop-yelling-kids/ Free e-book- How To Stop Sibling Fights https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/e-book-stop-kids-fighting/   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode, I speak with Chelsea Brennan, founder of Smart Money Mamas and its monthly membership community, the Motivated Mama Society, about how to help our kids learn about money.    Listen in as we talk about:   Best practices for giving your kids allowances Tips for teaching your kids how to save, spend and gift money How to transition your kids to using debit and credit cards How parents’ ideologies around money impact their kids How to teach your kids about money if allowances aren’t a possibility    Chelsea is an ex-hedge fund manager turned financial educator who is dedicated to changing the way we talk about money, helping moms connect with all aspects of their money in a way that lets them overcome emotional blocks, identify what they most want, and create the healthy money habits that help them achieve their biggest goals. All while modeling positive money relationships for the next generation.   Chelsea lives in Connecticut with her husband (a rockstar stay-at-home dad) and two young and energetic boys.   Connect with Chelsea Brennan   On Instagram On Facebook On Twitter On LinkedIn YouTube https://smartmoneymamas.com      Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Ned Johnson, author, speaker, and founder of PrepMatters, for a Q&A surrounding the principles of raising a self-driven child.   This conversation was recorded in my membership, where community members were able to ask Ned their questions.    Ned also talks about the book he co-authored with Bill Stixrud called What Do You Say? How to Talk to Kids to Promote Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home. The book is now available for order.    Listen in as we talk about: Is there anything really worth fighting about with our kids? Why approaching situations peacefully helps everyone come to a better solution How to encourage your kids to pursue their passions in this time Ways to support your kids without undermining their autonomy Tips to help neuro-diverse children when feeling unaccomplished or frustrated   Resources mentioned in the episode:  Purchase his new book What Do You Say with co-author Bill Stixrud here Purchase The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life by Peter Gray   A professional “tutor-geek” since 1993 and battle-tested veteran of test prep, stress regulation and student performance, Ned has spent nearly more than 40,000 one-on-one hours helping students conquer an alphabet of standardized tests, learning and honing his insightful interpersonal skills. Ned coaches clients to manage their anxiety, and find the motivation to reach their full potential.     In 2006, Ned co-authored the book Conquering the SAT: How Parents Can Help Students Overcome the Pressure and Succeed, which tackles the outsized role anxiety plays in standardized testing. With Dr. William Stixrud, Ned co-authored The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives and “What Do You Say?: How to Talk With Kids to Promote Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home”, due out August 17.    Their book explores how fostering children’s autonomy can help solve two challenges endemic to kids today: facing anxiety and developing intrinsic motivation. Ned is also the host of the PrepTalks podcast: conversations with parenting and education experts. Aa sought-after speaker and teen coach on study skills, sleep deprivation, parent-teen dynamics, and test anxiety, and his work is featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.   Connect with Ned On Instagram On Twitter On LinkedIn On Facebook Prep Talks Podcast www.prepmatters.com   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

This week’s episode is a solo episode in which  I talk about why it’s so important for your children to not feel responsible for your big emotions.   I have had a lot of questions from my community about why we shouldn’t let our children see us cry, and I wanted to explain more on this and give some specific examples.    Listen in as we talk about:   When to show your child your tears Why it’s important to be a strong leader and how to do that How to be a strong leader even when feeling your own big emotions The transformation that you will facilitate for your children   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

This week’s episode is a coaching call with Amy, a mom of two young kids.    Amy struggled to get her kids to change tasks throughout the day without having meltdowns, so we talked about different strategies around how to get them to transition peacefully.   Listen in as we talk about: How to get your kids to stop playing and moving to the next task without yelling How to overcome our own fears of what others will think What to do when your child is anxious and how to handle the Worry Brain   Resources mentioned in the episode:  Order the Hey Warrior Book Order Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents by Lynn Lyons and Reid Wilson   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Ned Johnson, author, speaker, and founder of PrepMatters, an educational company providing academic tutoring, educational planning, and standardized test preparation.     Ned’s books have helped me through so many parts of my parenting journey and I share some of the stories in this conversation.   Listen in as we talk about: Why parents are so afraid to give their kids more control What a self driven child is How giving kids control helps them to be self motivated Tips for parents to manage their anxiety when it comes to their kids’ choices Tips to help your kids see the bigger picture   A professional “tutor-geek” since 1993 and battle-tested veteran of test prep, stress regulation and student performance, Ned has spent nearly more than 40,000 one-on-one hours helping students conquer an alphabet of standardized tests, learning and honing his insightful interpersonal skills. Ned coaches clients to manage their anxiety, and find the motivation to reach their full potential.     In 2006, Ned co-authored the book Conquering the SAT: How Parents Can Help Students Overcome the Pressure and Succeed, which tackles the outsized role anxiety plays in standardized testing. With Dr. William Stixrud, Ned co-authored The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives and “What Do You Say?: How to Talk With Kids to Promote Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home”, due out August 17.    Their book explores how fostering children’s autonomy can help solve two challenges endemic to kids today: facing anxiety and developing intrinsic motivation. Ned is also the host of the PrepTalks podcast: conversations with parenting and education experts. Aa sought-after speaker and teen coach on study skills, sleep deprivation, parent-teen dynamics, and test anxiety, and his work is featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, BBC, and many others.    Resources mentioned in the episode:  Pre-Order his new book What Do You Say with co-author Bill Stixrud here Purchase Hunt, Gather, Parent by ​​Michaeleen Doucleff  Purchase 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Children Do by Gever Tulley   Connect with Ned On Instagram On Twitter On LinkedIn On Facebook Prep Talks Podcast www.prepmatters.com   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of fostering independence instead of pushing your kids to become independent.   It’s natural as a parent to worry that your kids will grow up not being independent, so we sometimes try and push them to do things for themselves when maybe they need a bit more love and nurturing.   The key is to find balance on both sides.   Listen in as I talk about: The difference between letting your kids become independent vs. pushing them to be independent Why it’s okay to do things for your kids that they can do for themselves Tips to foster more independence with your kids   To sign up for Sarah’s free workshop on Peaceful Discipline click HERE   Resources mentioned in the episode:  Special Time including ideas for roughhousing: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/special-time-guide/  Self-Compassion: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/self-compassion/    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

This bonus episode is a Facebook Live that I did in my Facebook group with Afshan Tafler about the impact punishment has on our kids’ nervous systems.   I love learning from Afshan and every time we speak I feel like we could chat for hours.    If you listened to episode 5, you’ll know that Afshan focuses on how our emotional health connects to physical health and in turn parenting.   Lastly, be sure to check out my online course as Afshan will be doing a bonus training for all those that join before the cart closes on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.    Listen in as we talk about: The definition of being hijacked  The three states of our nervous systems What the nervous system needs to feel safe How your emotions and reactions impact those of your kids Why punishing your kids does more harm than good   Purchase my online course Transform Your Family Life here   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Sangam, mom of a three year old daughter.    We chat about Sangam’s challenges in regulating her own emotions when situations don’t go as planned, and how to build a connection with her daughter when they had a rough start and she herself had a rough childhood.    Listen in as we talk about: Tips for parents to self regulate when feeling overwhelmed and how to pause when you’re feeling triggered What to do when you’re afraid you’ve messed up your child and how to move on in a positive direction  Three strategies to strengthen the connection between you and your child How Sangam implemented the strategies given and achieved an incredible outcome   To sign up for Sarah’s free workshop on Peaceful Discipline click HERE   Resources mentioned in the episode:  Special Time including ideas for roughhousing: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/special-time-guide/  Self-Compassion: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/self-compassion/    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe