In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Ruth Whippman about her book BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. We discuss the humanity lacking in traditional models of masculinity and the type of sensitive and connection-based parenting that is desperately needed for boys. We talk about: 4:00 Systems of power and oppression 4:35 How the same systems that harm women and girls, also harm men and boys 6:00 How we see boys as mad, not sad 7:13 Neuroscience research on the sensitivity of boys’ brains 12:45 Why stats on boys’ mental health struggles are not accurate 13:55 Why adolescent boys are in a mental health crisis 28:34 How screens are displacing socializing in person for boys 36:00 Incel (involuntarily celibate) movement 43:00 Buddy vs. Sweetheart Download the episode transcript HERE  Resources mentioned in this episode: BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity by Ruth Whippman https://amzn.to/4c6W60C  Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

Brief summary of show: In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I discuss how to help children through the end of the school year transitions and give you tips for how to facilitate an “old-fashioned” play based summer. We talk about: 1:18 End of the school year is a transition 1:46 Transition years are even harder (end of kindergarten, moving to middle school, moving to high school etc.) 3:00 End of school anxiety 3:28 Report Cards and academic pressure 6:12 The importance of play during the summer 10:00 Ways to maintain academics in a low pressure ways during the summer  Download the episode transcript HERE  Resources mentioned in this episode: End of School Anxiety article https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/end-of-school-year-anxiety/ “How to help out kids with Transitions” with Sarah Rosensweet https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode50/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/ Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Destini Davis, certified parenting coach, author, and parenting influencer on Instagram and TikTok. We discuss her transition from permissive to conscious parenting and address backlash against this parenting style. We talk about: 6:16 moving from permissive parenting to conscious parenting 8:00 understanding compassionate discipline 9:10 importance of taking care of and working on yourself 10:33 addressing backlash against conscious parenting 20:00 moving away from a “power over” relationship with our kids 22:00 importance of flexibility and collaboration 28:00 effects of conscious parenting on your relationship with your kids 29:00 debunking the idea that conscious parenting isn’t realistic 31:00 challenges transitioning from conventional or permissive parenting, to conscious parenting   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Stop Yelling Course https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/stopyelling  Very Intentional Parenting: Awakening the Empowered Parent Within by Destini Ann Davis https://amzn.to/3QN4ri3  Destini Ann on IG and TikTok   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website:  https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/ Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

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 if you have kids who “push back” on demands   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 121: How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Jerks with Melinda Wenner Moyer https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode121/  Episode 23: ‘Raising Helpful Kids: Navigating Chores’ with Sarah Rosensweet https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode23/    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php     

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

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 conflicts 15:10 Balancing accepting kids as they are and helping with social skills 20:00 How to lead with curiosity when our kids are unkind  25:11 Characteristics of bullying 28:22 What to do if your child is being bullied 36:00 FOPO (Fear of Other People’s Opinions) 40:45 How to know if your child needs additional support 42:36 How did COVID affect middle schoolers   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode: Middle School Matters https://amzn.to/4brcCbo  Middle School Superpowers https://amzn.to/3y8eeZp  The Congruence App (voice activated self coaching for teens)- Email service@congruence.app for a free month. Include the name “The Peaceful Parent Podcast” in the subject of the email https://phyllisfagell.com/ IG @pfagell   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 

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 the parents 17:29 Myth 3: PP is not realistic or actually possible to do 21:13 Myth 4: There is one way to do PP 27:22 Myth 5: PP is about never making your children feel bad and shielding them from all pain 29:49 Myth 6: PP is the same as permissive parenting 30:15 Myth 7: PP is just a bunch of scripts and it’s robotic- you can’t be yourself 33:20 Myth 8: Standards are too high and lead to perfectionism   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode: Understanding Challenging Behaviour with Dr. Stuart Shanker https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode78/ Hunt, Gather, Parent with Michaeleen Doucleff https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode60/    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

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 on Wednesday. More info here: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/parenting-course

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 explanations of eating disorders 28:00 Navigating ADHD kids eating while not harming their relationship with food 40:00 Tips for families where intuitive/responsive feeding isn’t working 48:26 Differentiating between helping an ADHD kid eat/tune into their body vs. diet culture 54:45 When language can become harmful and perpetuate diet culture 1:02:00 Mindfulness when eating   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode: The Adonis Complex: How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Body Obsession in Men and Boys by Dr. Roberto Olivardia https://amzn.to/3W4TJGS    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

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 live Q&A with me to get all your questions answered. It is totally possible to get kids to cooperate without yelling, threats, bribes or punishment.  Plus- let's think about the long term-- We want to raise great kids who do the right thing when no one is looking.  Sign up here- https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop