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May 24, 2023 • 57min

103: Playful Parenting with Lawrence Cohen

In this episode, Lawrence Cohen joins me on the show to talk about how play and roughhousing can help you in your parenting. We talk about everything from why we need to be playful, to aggression, to calming our kids down, and incorporating more fun and play into our days. Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, is a psychologist and the author of Playful Parenting and The Opposite of Worry. His newest book is Unplug and Play: The Illustrated Guide to Roughhousing with Your Kids, co-authored with Anthony Debenedet. We talk about: [5:50] How Lawrence got into this work, and about his new book [6:45] The importance of roughhousing  [8:15] How Lawrence became a more playful parent [11:15] Advice for parents who shy away from roughhousing and play [19:20] Having ‘personal agency’ [21:20] Building self-determination of risk [25:45] The Knot of Tension concept [28:50] Handing unsavory behavior when it comes to play [35:00] Responding to aggression with playfulness [41:10] When ‘play’ turns aggressive  [45:50] Tips for getting play to stop [49:35] What to do when your kid swears  [54:20] Lawrence’s advice to his younger parent self    Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  The Opposite of Worry by Lawrence Cohen: https://amzn.to/3LFgyLI Playful Parenting: https://amzn.to/427erpu Unplug and Play by Lawrence Cohen: https://amzn.to/3AJzByl   Connect with Lawrence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Larrycohenplayfulparenting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Larjack1 Website: www.playfulparenting.com    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php
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May 17, 2023 • 53min

102: Coaching with Samantha: Parenting Struggles with A Sensitive, Intense Child

In this episode, Samantha, mom of two boys aged four and five, shares her journey of transitioning from traditional parenting approaches to Peaceful Parenting. She talks about how she struggles with her older son, who is more intense and requires a different approach.    Samantha talks about how hard it is for her to handle noise, conflict, sibling rivalry, and more.   We talk about: [4:10] Samantha’s trigger around ‘noise’ [7:30] Handling rejection and being sensitive to language  [11:30] The difference between being sad and feeling sad [13:25] Sensory processing challenges [17:15] Navigating sibling rivalry alongside my online course [22:20] Letting kids cry and encouraging tears  [26:20] Biting during meltdowns and tips to navigate them [30:40] Using friends at school as teaching moments [31:55] ‘Twice exceptional’ kids [37:10] 3 week check in [42:20] Major epiphanies Samantha has had [47:20] Strategies to find self compassion    Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  My Transform Your Family Life Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/parentingcourse    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
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May 10, 2023 • 55min

101: Mindful Parenting PLUS Kids and Sports with Oliver Levy

In this episode, Oliver Levy joins me to talk about mindful parenting. Plus since he’s a sports coach and a sports dad, as well as a parenting coach, I asked him about the peaceful approach to kids and sports.   Oliver Levy is the Ceo and Founder of MPTK. He became a parenting coach in 2016. He became a retired yeller in 2017. He no longer yells or raises his voice at his children. He retired as a parent in 2019. He is now a mentor to his children. Both him and his wife are living their best lives as parents and they are just loving it. He has been married to his beautiful Queen Lisa since 2007. He has 3 children (ages 29, 14, & 11).    Oliver has been there, in the same shoes as parents who struggled with temper tantrums, kids not listening, whining, sibling battles, co-parenting battles, teenager issues and more.     We talk about: [4:10] The events that brought Oliver into this work [7:15] His wife’s ultimatum that changed the course of his parenting [8:35] Finding his way through his personal challenges to coaching parents [11:35] The 12 laws of mindful parenting [22:45] How to coach a kid who’s a bad sport [24:30] Finding the root cause to our behaviors as parents [28:15] How to use car rides to create open communication lines [34:05] Tips for coaching your own kids [37:30] How should kids be introduced to sports [42:35] When you feel like your kids should be in sports or on a team, even if they don’t want to be [46:00] How to handle your kids wanting to quit sports [53:20] Advice to his younger parent self    The misbehaviors mentioned above caused him many challenges in his marriage. After having several meltdowns, and constantly yelling at home, he became determined to find a healthier, happier means of raising great kids without losing control.    This was the catalyst for developing Mindful Parenting Tools. He immersed himself in the study and principles of Adlerian Psychology and several child psychologists and parenting experts.    Oliver believes that trauma can affect kids when it comes to self-esteem, self-confidence, resilience, being respectful, taking responsibility and setting goals so they can create the life that they desire. He also believes that parents, teachers, sports coaches and other caregivers in the community must be equipped with modern-day parenting tools & strategies to avoid trauma in the home and in the community.   He is on a mission to equip 10 million parents with actionable steps so they too, can feel composed and confident when guiding their children to greater achievements with fewer frustration despite any past trauma.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  https://linktr.ee/Parentingtools    Connect with Oliver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MindfulParentingToolkit/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindfulTool Website: www.mindfulparentingtoolkit.com    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
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May 3, 2023 • 29min

100: When Your Child Has a Preferred Parent (or Not) with Sarah and Corey

Parenting enthusiasts Sarah and Corey discuss sparking family connection, primary and secondary attachment, tips for bedtime routines, understanding preferred parent roles, importance of play, and effective communication as partners in fostering a strong relationship with children.
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Apr 26, 2023 • 51min

099: How Anxiety Shows Up in Our Parenting and What to Do About It with Lynn Lyons

In this episode, Lynn Lyons joins me on the podcast to talk about anxiety and how it shows up in adults and in our parenting.   Lynn has been on the podcast twice before – be sure to check out the other two episodes linked below once you’re done listening to this one.   Our conversation today centers around her new book, The Anxiety Audit, and she gives us tangible tips to transform our relationship with anxiety starting today.   We talk about: [3:55] How Lynn got into this work [5:20] About Lynn’s new book: The Anxiety Audit [10:10] ‘Catastrophizing’ and its relation to anxiety [15:10] How to handle anxiety as the aftermath of the last few years [17:30] How to step out of anxious patterns [22:55] Is ‘worry’ the rehearsal for tragedy? [26:50] What to do instead of worrying? [30:45] Using ‘business’ to mask anxiety [34:55] Tips for reducing business and chaos  [37:50] Leveraging unstructured play [49:30] Lynn’s advice to her younger parent self   Lynn is a psychotherapist, author and speaker in Concord, New Hampshire. She has been in private practice for 28 years, and specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children.   She travels globally as a speaker and trainer on the subject of anxiety, its role in families, and the need for a preventative approach at home and in schools.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Episode 35: www.sarahrosensweet.com/episode35  Episode 45: www.sarahrosensweet.com/episode45    Connect with Lynn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flusterclux/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LynnLyonsMSW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPraoDm3VQl56hLah5DM4UA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnlyonsanxiety/  Website: https://www.amaze.org   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
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Apr 19, 2023 • 41min

098: Puberty Prep and Support for Kids with Dr. Rachael Gibson and special guest Sarah’s daughter

In this episode, I have two special guests to talk about puberty and the changes our kids experience during this time.   First up is Rachael E. Gibson, PhD, MPH, MS, MEd (she/her/ella), the Senior Program Manager of AMAZE Education at Advocates for Youth. Dr. Gibson is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator based in Miami, Florida and Cape Town, South Africa and has taught comprehensive sexuality education all over the U.S. and the world.    Dr. Gibson talks about the specifics when it comes to puberty, the changes our kids go through on a physical, emotional and mental level, and how to help them navigate these changes as parents.   Our second guest is my teenage daughter, Maxine, who shares her experience getting her first period, going through puberty and having a ‘red party’.    We talk about: [3:45] Defining 'puberty' [4:40] Average ages of puberty today  [5:30] Common challenges kids have when going through puberty and how can we best support them [8:10] How hormonal changes affect our kids’ emotions  [10:05] The social changes that come with puberty [13:20] Helping kids understand ‘am I normal?’ [14:15] How we as parents can help our kids when they are getting unwanted attention [17:55] Tips for talking about puberty with your kids to prepare them [22:15] How to answer your kids’ puberty questions  [26:40] Celebrating ‘coming of age’ in different cultures [29:25] Rachel’s advice to her younger parent self  [31:25] From my daughter’s perspective: what to keep in mind if you're scared about your kid going into puberty [33:10] Are you worried your kids are going to turn into unrecognizable people? [34:20] Does Maxine remember first learning about puberty [37:20] ‘Red parties’ and why you should consider one [40:20] What made it easier for Maxine when getting her first period   Dr. Gibson has over 20 years of experience in the health and sexuality education field, and currently serves on the SHAPE National Health Education Council. Prior to joining the AFY/AMAZE team, Dr. Gibson was an Instructional Coach and Content Specialist in the NYC Department of Education, Office of School Wellness Programs. Dr. Gibson also spent 17 years as a secondary health education teacher in California and New York.   In addition to her work with AMAZE and AFY, she is an adjunct professor in Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies.  Dr. Gibson's research examines the interactions between teacher and learner identities. Her most current work titled Learner experiences of teacher gender: Associations among gender and comfort in the sexuality education classroom, offers recommendation for pre- and in-service teacher training that includes strategies for meeting the perceptions of students in affective and culturally responsive ways.    Dr. Gibson holds a B.S. in Health Science from the University of Arizona, an MPH from California State University, Long Beach, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the City College of New York, and a MEd and PhD from Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies.  In her free time, she is an avid hiker, dancer, and traveler.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting    Connect with Dr. Gibson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amazeparents Website: https://www.amaze.org   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php
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Apr 12, 2023 • 55min

097: When Parenting Is Hard- A Conversation With Parents Like You

In this episode, we take a look inside my membership community, which is currently open for enrollment.   Our conversation is a beautiful example of the support, love, kindness and guidance that you will receive within this community. We focus specifically on the challenges we face as parents – from handling our ‘extra’ or ‘more’ kids, to grieving the parenting journey we thought we would have.   We talk about: [2:20] Introducing our parenting panel guests  [5:40] Realizing your parenting journey is not the experience you were expecting [10:15] The challenges that come with parenting kids who are ‘extra’ or ‘more’  [20:40] Forgiving ourselves to the grief we feel  [26:15] Learning compassion for ourselves  [32:00] How our ‘extra’ kids show us how ‘extra’ we are [39:30] Adapting and healing within  [46:55] Advice for parents who feel alone in their parenting journey  [53:30] Learning how to see yourself from your kid’s eyes   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Membership: www.sarahrosensweet.com/membership    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   
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Apr 6, 2023 • 3min

Free Peaceful Parenting Reset

Hey y'all, I'm jumping in here today, which is not my usual day to be in your podcast feed because I have a couple questions for you…   How are things going with you in your parenting? Are you feeling calm and confident? Are you feeling connected to your kids?    If the answer to that question is, ‘I think it could be better, I think I could feel more calm, more confident, and more connected...’   Then you should sign up for my free Peaceful Parenting Reset starting on Monday, April 10th.    Every day, Monday through Friday, starting Monday, April 10th, I am going to be sending you an email with an assignment for the day – which only takes minutes to do.    If you’d like to join us, you can by going to www.sarahrosensweet.com/reset    If you're listening to this at a time when the reset has already passed, you can still sign up for the waitlist to be notified the next time we offer it.   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 
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Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 1min

096: When Your Child is Aggressive with Tosha Schore

In this episode, Tosha Schore joins me to talk about what to do when your child is aggressive.   Most of us have been there – kids fighting over toys, hitting, sibling rivalry, or anger that seems to come out of nowhere. How do you handle it? Is there an effective way to deal with it?   Tosha is mom to three boys and an advocate for boys and their families. She is on a mission to create a more peaceful world, one sweet boy at a time by supporting you to care for yourself, connect with your boy deeply, set limits lovingly, and play wildly!    She brings a burst of energy and optimism to parenting, and is an expert at simple solutions to what feel like overwhelmingly complicated problems.   Through her online community and courses, Tosha helps break the isolation of modern parenting and lifts your confidence so you’re better equipped to face the challenges of raising young boys.   We talk about: [4:30] How Tosha got into this work [5:50] Why kids get aggressive [9:10] Meeting your child where they’re at [13:00] How to stop your child’s aggression [16:40] Common mistakes parents make when trying to end aggressive behavior [23:15] What to do when the aggression seems to be impulsive  [32:00] How to handle being fearful of your child hitting or hurting you [40:45] Sibling rivalry and aggression between siblings [48:35] Lashing out after breaking toys [51:15] How to know if you’re handling these situations correctly  [53:35] Figuring out our triggers  [57:25] When aggression comes out of nowhere [59:25] What Tosha would tell her younger parent self   Tosha is the creator of all things Parenting Boys Peacefully, including “Parenting Boys Peacefully: A 10-Day Reconnect,” an online group experience shared by over 15,000 parents worldwide. She is also a trainer of Hand in Hand Parenting and co-author of “Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Challenges.” Tosha is also a frequent guest expert on podcasts and online and in-person conferences.   Oh! And if it makes you feel better, Tosha’s got some letters after her name…She holds a BA in Women’s Studies & Language Studies from UCSC, an MA in Applied Linguistics and a certificate in TESOL from UCLA, and is a certified trainer of instructors in Hand in Hand Parenting.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Membership: www.sarahrosensweet.com/membership    Connect with Tosha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toshaschoreyourpartnerinparentingboys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToshaSchoreYourPartnerInParenting Website: https://parentingboyspeacefully.com/   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 
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Mar 29, 2023 • 20min

095: How to Handle Your Kid Saying ‘I Hate You’ with special guest, Sarah’s teenage daughter

In this episode, we’re answering how to handle when your child says ‘I hate you’.   Of course, when we’re on the receiving end of this, it can feel painful to hear, so how do we navigate it and what can we do about it?   This episode is inspired by my daughter, Maxine, who suggested I do this topic and share it with you. In fact, she joins me in the second half of the episode to share her perspective and what she wants parents to know.   We talk about: [1:30] Responding with ‘calm’ [2:40] Reminding yourself what you're seeing is the "fight" [4:30] How to respond to the feeling that's driving the behavior [8:00] What to do when this is a trigger for you [11:20] Knowing that you're not alone [12:35] What my daughter Maxine thinks parents should know about this [15:20] The kind of reaction parents should have [17:10] How to not take offense    Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 

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