The Peaceful Parenting Podcast

This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Jennifer Wallace, author of the book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic- and What We Can Do About It. We cover how putting less pressure on our kids will actually lead to better outcomes in the long run, and how to actually go about implementing this approach in our homes.   We talk about: 4:45 Separating self worth from achievements 9:35 How to minimize criticism and prioritize affection 12:00 Why “good schools” don’t matter as much as people think 14:00 Why feeling like you “matter” is most important 17:37 How to not put pressure on little kids 24:00 How to help parents redefine success 36:00 How to make kids feel worthy no matter what 38:33 How to notice the signals you are sending your kids   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode: Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic- and What We Can Do About It https://amzn.to/48ZSDk7  https://www.jenniferbwallace.com/ IG @jenniferbreheneywallace   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    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 is a replay of an important episode. Celeste and Jen join me on the podcast to talk about supporting LGBTQ kids, specifically if you’re part of a religion or way of living that does not affirm them. Celeste is the executive director of Mama Dragons, which was created by Gina Crivello. Gina gathered a small group of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) mothers together as they navigated supporting their LGBTQ children in a culture that was not affirming.  Since then, Mama Dragons has grown to become a leader in affirming parent education and offers support to more than 9,000 members worldwide. We cover: [6:50] What is Mama Dragons [11:50] How Jen found out her son was gay, and what she did to navigate it [15:20] The physical effects of coming out of ‘fight, flight of freeze’ mode [19:10] The difference affirming parents make, and how you can affirm a child [22:10] Parenting practices to adopt  [24:30] What Jen wishes she knew about raising a gay son [26:30] What Jen has learned working with Mama Dragons  [29:10] The impact of growing up in a religious setting [31:50] The importance of doing your own research and not getting caught up in misinformation [33:10] Why people so threatened by the idea of LGBTQ people [38:35] Advice both Celeste and Jen would give to their younger parent self Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/resources Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Learning program Parachute – https://parachute.mamadragons.org/  Get free Parachute courses using the code PEACEFULPARENTING 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  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

A holistic sleep coach shares insights on developmentally appropriate sleep for infants and toddlers. Discover key tips for navigating nighttime challenges and creating safe, comforting sleep environments. The discussion highlights problematic sleep practices of the past and the impact of rigid schedules. Personal stories and reflections shed light on the emotional complexities of night weaning. Finally, explore the importance of good sleep hygiene and the use of noise machines to enhance rest for the whole family.

This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Hayley and James who have a 2-year-old and 3-year-old. We cover what to do when kids behave in embarrassing ways in public and how understanding brain development can go a long way in helping parents become more confident.  We talk about: 5:20 What causes sibling rivalry 7:00 Lack of impulse control with little kids 16:00 Understanding developmentally appropriate behaviour 20:50 Self Compassion when feeling judged 35:00 Can you nurture or “coddle” kids too much? 47:00 How understanding child development can increase our confidence as parents Download the episode transcript HERE  Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Dan Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brain https://drdansiegel.com/hand-model-of-the-brain/  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    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 episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is an important conversation with Luciana Rosu-Sieza and Alexis Sauls Ramos from Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA). We have an in depth discussion about disordered eating, including causes, red flags, and what we can do as parents to prevent our kids from developing eating disorders and foster a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. We talk about: 6:00 What is disordered eating? 11:00 Risk factors for disordered eating 12:57 Boys and disordered eating 18:39 Red flags for eating disorders 24:00 Why you shouldn’t “Wait and see” 26:00 What can we do as parents to prevent this? 38: 55 Be Your Selfie Campaign 48:15 How to handle children saying “I’m fat” 59:00 Food neutrality   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode: National Eating Disorder Centre  www.nedic.ca  The Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association www.bana.ca   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    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 episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Corey and me about our upcoming Flourish with your Complex Child Summit. We cover why we decided to do this summit and all the important themes, information, and support it will give parents of complex kids.  We talk about: 5:30 How seeing behaviour through a sensory lens changed parenting for Corey 9:00 Parental concerns about getting a diagnosis  10:22 Why parents don’t need to be afraid of a diagnosis 13:00 Support for parents who are complex or having a hard time  15:15 Challenges when working with professionals when you have a complex kid 18:15 The different layers of skill building and mindset shifts as a peaceful parent 21:00 Confusion about what “gentle parenting” is Download the episode transcript HERE  Resources mentioned in this episode: REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Flourish with Your Complex Child Summit 2024 https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/summit 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  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 on The Peaceful Parenting Podcast you get a sneak peek inside my Peaceful Parenting Membership. Listen in to our Q &A with Vivek Patel about non-coercive parenting and strong-willed kids. Vivek is a true champion of children and is one of the speakers this year in the upcoming  Flourish with Your Complex Child Summit. If you would like to hear more from Vivek as well as 25+ additional speakers, register for FREE today! We talk about: 7:30 What is coercion? 10:50 Rewiring our own patterns 12:14 Non coercive collaborative parenting- what we don’t do and what we do  15:20 Problems with “transitional parenting philosophies” 28:08 Member Question- how to apply these ideas to feeding challenges 38:00 Member Question- how to help a kid respect their brother’s boundaries 47:00 A radical humanity approach to children hitting   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode:   REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Flourish with Your Complex Child Summit 2024 https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/summit Vivek Patel https://www.meaningfulideas.com/    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    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 episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a replay of my conversation with Dr. Devon Price from last year’s Flourish with Your Complex Child Summit. We have an in-depth discussion on why neurodivergent people mask and what it is, the “fine at school” phenomena, and the long term effects of heavily masking. Registration opens today for this year’s summit where you will get access to over 25 conversations just like this one! We talk about: 6:50 What is masking? 10:50 Masking for survival 16:56 The “fine at school” phenomena 20:00 Self Compassion for Parents 25:31 What is harmful about masking? 34:00 Changes needed in the school system Download the episode transcript HERE  Resources mentioned in this episode: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Flourish with Your Complex Child Summit 2024 https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/summit Unmasking Autism by Dr. Devon Price  https://amzn.to/47GZRsF  Secret Life of the Black Aspie by Anand Prahlad  https://amzn.to/4eGU2xV  Uncomfortable Labels, My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman by Laura Kate Dale  https://amzn.to/47GZRsF  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    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 episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Celine, Mom of a 2.5- year-old and a 4.5-year-old. Listen in as we discuss strategies for supporting sleep and eating, as well as the big ideas and mindset shifts that happen when you are transitioning to Peaceful Parenting. We talk about: 2:47 Why Celine decided to try peaceful parenting 4:30 Strategies/Mindset shifts around trying to get the kids to bed 23:28 Strategies/Mindset shifts around getting kids to eat/stay at the table 27:30 The Division of Responsibility of Feeding 49:00 How to process our feelings without making our kids responsible for them   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode: Podcast- Bedtime Best Practises with Corey Everrett https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode86/  Podcast- How to Overcome Picky Eating with Jennifer House https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode49/  Podcast- ADHD and Feeding/Eating Challenges with Dr. Roberto Olivardia https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/adhd-and-feeding-eating-challenges-with-dr-roberto-olivardia-episode-149/  Yoto Audiobook Player https://ca.yotoplay.com/    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    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

Jo Ann Finkelstein, a clinical psychologist and author dedicated to fighting sexism in parenting, shares valuable insights on raising empowered girls. She discusses her own childhood experiences with gender bias and how it shaped her understanding. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing and combating gender bias in parenting for both girls and boys. Jo Ann also addresses the complexities of beauty culture and offers strategies for encouraging girls’ self-expression while navigating safety and modesty in clothing choices.