The Peaceful Parenting Podcast

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 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 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 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 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    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

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 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 episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Kathy, a neurodivergent mom of a 7 year old neurodivergent boy, joins me on a coaching call. She shares the challenges she is having with her partner, and the effects that was having on her parenting. We talk about: 9:00 Effects of separation on her son 11:09 What to share and not share with her son about the separation 16:20 How to sidestep fault/blame conversations with her son 19:20 Navigating her son’s big feelings around the separation  28:00 How Kathy has broken cycles of generational trauma 41:48 The key to giving people real empathy 46: How Peaceful Parenting is a set of relationship principles Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 129: Co-Parenting After Divorce with Aurisha Smolarski https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode129/  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

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Dr. Megan Anna Neff discusses parenting while neurodivergent, parenting neurodivergent kids, and differentiating between anxiety and sensory dread. Dr. Neff also talks about her new book Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask! We talk about: 5:14 Parenting while neurodivergent 6:41 Shame around struggling as a parent 10:14 What helped Dr. Neff when she had young children 15:24 Connecting with other parents who are having a hard time 16:00 Parenting neurodivergent kids 20:00 Normalizing talking about neurodivergence and diagnosis in the home 24:31 Grief and complex emptions around neurodivergence 26:21 Sensory Dread vs. anxiety 34:24: Self care for neurodivergent people   Download the episode transcript HERE   Resources mentioned in this episode: Divergent Conversations Podcast  Neurodivergent Insights  Masterclass with Dr. Jonathan Dalton on Anxiety and Sensory Dread  Dr. Megan Anna Neff’s book Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!  https://pinkymckay.com/6-games-to-play-when-you-dont-want-to-play-any-more/   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: www.sarahrosensweet.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 an updated re-release of a favourite episode! “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 Download the transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode Connection Strategies  Blog post about cleaning Model Graciousness article 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: www.sarahrosensweet.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

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Sonali Vongchusiri of Forward Together Parenting shares her story of both growing up and being a parent as a legally blind person with Albinism. Sonali and I discuss navigating differences and finding true belonging. We talk about: 6:00 Why Sonali didn’t find out she had Albinism until age 12 9:00 Sonali sharing her story of how she found out 13:00 Sonali’s struggles to accept herself and her disability 17:40 Sonali realizing she couldn’t parent the way other parents could 18:45 Sonali finding her own unique way to parent 26:30 Fitting in vs. belonging 34:43 The problem with pretending there is no difference Download the episode transcipt HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.forwardtogetherparenting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingyourstrongwilledchild   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: www.sarahrosensweet.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 re-release of one of our favourite coaching calls with Georgina, who joined me to talk about managing her son’s big feelings.  Georgina is the mom of six year old Oswald and a five month old baby. Georgina wanted to know how to best support her six year old, who is a really intense little guy with big feelings. Be sure to listen to the end to hear about Georgina’s big breakthrough! We talk about: How our kids can trigger unhealed traumas from our past  Giving our kids space to process their big feelings and managing ours at the same time Strategies to empty emotional backpacks before coming home from a long day How Georgina was able to connect with her inner child Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter  Episode 20: Reparenting Ourselves: Being the Parents We Want To Be with Leslie Priscilla 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: www.sarahrosensweet.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

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we discuss the recent findings by the Canadian Pediatric Society about the health benefits of risky play. We cover not only why risky play is beneficial but also how to manage our own anxiety as parents. We talk about: 2:00 Seven categories of risky play 4:00 Risky play vs. actual dangerous play 5:10 Benefits of risky play 5:56 Play is the work of children 7:20 Risk assessment 11:40 Why is letting our kids do risky play hard? 12:26 Managing our own anxiety around our kids getting hurt 13:38 17 second rule 14:50 What do say instead of safety chatter Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Canadian Pediatric Society “Healthy Childhood Development Through Risky Play: Navigating the Balance with Injury Prevention” https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/outdoor-risky-play  Episode 99 How Anxiety Shows Up in Our Parenting and What to Do About it with Lynn Lyons https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/episode99/  Heather Shumaker’s book https://amzn.to/3PbukHi 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: www.sarahrosensweet.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