Parenting Without Power Struggles
Susan Stiffelman
Susan Stiffelman is a family therapist, parent coach, and one of the country's premiere parenting experts, and the author of Parenting Without Power Struggles and Parenting With Presence (an Eckhart Tolle edition.)
Susan's podcasts feature conversations with guests including Dr. Dan Siegel, Janet Lansbury, Dr. Kristen Neff, Dr. Mona Delahooke, Glennon Doyle, Dr. Jane Goodall, Jack Kornfield, Martha Beck, and many others.
Susan's podcasts feature conversations with guests including Dr. Dan Siegel, Janet Lansbury, Dr. Kristen Neff, Dr. Mona Delahooke, Glennon Doyle, Dr. Jane Goodall, Jack Kornfield, Martha Beck, and many others.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 23, 2023 • 12min
1:102 Creating a Family Mission Statement with Susan Stiffelman
In this episode, you’ll hear Susan talk about the benefits of creating a Family Mission Statement to get your new year off to a solid start. Even young children can participate in this attachment-building family activity! https://susanstiffelman.com/mission-statement-podcast-episode/
Jan 11, 2023 • 17min
1:101 Climbing Hills Instead of Mountains with Susan Stiffelman
In this episode, you’ll hear Susan role play a scenario with a child who’s refusing to turn off the TV to take a bath, as she talks about the importance of taking on smaller parenting challenges to get better at coping with push back and disconnection. A great episode with lots of practical value! https://susanstiffelman.com/climbing-hills-instead-of-mountains-podcast/
Dec 5, 2022 • 22min
1:100 When Children Are Anxious
Susan explores how to help kids and teens who are anxious, worried or fearful. You'll learn the importance of being the calm, regulated Captain of the ship to help our kids confront anxiety and learn strategies to cope with fear and build resilience. https://susanstiffelman.com/when-children-are-anxious-podcast-episode/
Oct 19, 2022 • 22min
1:99 The Value of Parent Education with Amy Knobler
Susan talks with her long-time assistant, Amy, about the transformations they have witnessed in countless families through years of offering parent education. https://susanstiffelman.com/stiffelman-knobler-podcast-episode/
Sep 19, 2022 • 16min
1:98 The Importance of Sleep with Heather Turgeon, MFT
A child’s ability to stay regulated and manage impulses is closely tied to sleep, but try as they may to get their kids to bed, many parents face bedtime struggles night in and night out. In this great conversation, Susan talks with Heather Turgeon, MFT about the why’s and how’s of good sleep practices. https://susanstiffelman.com/heather-turgeon-podcast-episode/
Sep 15, 2022 • 15min
1:97 When Kids Say "I'm Fine," But They're Not
In this episode, Susan talks about why it can be hard for children to open up when they’re having a hard time, and how we can address our own concerns to make sure they know it’s safe to come to us when they’re hurting. https://susanstiffelman.com/when-kids-say-im-fine-but-theyre-not/
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Apr 26, 2022 • 34min
1:96 Parenting With Integrity With Martha Beck
Martha and Susan discuss steps we can take to ensure our lives—including our parenting lives—are in integrity with our truest nature. An inspiring conversation about making small but significant changes to experience greater peace and joy every day. https://susanstiffelman.com/martha-beck-podcast-episode/
Apr 7, 2022 • 19min
1:95 Parenting With ADHD In The Mix
Mar 15, 2022 • 36min
1:94 Brain-Body Parenting With Dr. Mona Delahooke
Dr. Mona Delahooke joins Susan for an absorbing conversation about how to shift from simply managing a child’s difficult behavior to supporting their nervous system when they move toward dysregulation. Great information about the role of the brain and co-regulation in helping children cope with sensory overwhelm, frustration, and disappointment. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-mona-delahooke/
Mar 11, 2022 • 17min
1:93 The Power of Your Voice with The Brothers Koren
This is a double-whammy of an episode, with words of wisdom about the power of our unique voices AND a performance of one of Susan’s favorite songs by The Brothers Koren: Abraham. An extra special treat you won’t want to miss! https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-brothers-koren/
