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
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Jun 2, 2021 • 22min
1:70 A Conversation With Smart Money Mamas' Chelsea Brennan
In this lively conversation, Susan talks with Chelsea Brennan about helping kids develop healthy habits around money. Chelsea shares how even very young children can learn about budgeting, planning and spending, and how kids can develop empathy through giving. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-chelsea-brennan/
May 27, 2021 • 32min
1:69 A Conversation with Dr. Mark Bertin
If your youngster has ADHD, you know that life is sometimes challenging. In this wonderful conversation, Susan talks with Dr. Mark Bertin, developmental pediatrician, about how to help kids develop kinder self-talk, while understanding better what ADHD is…and isn’t. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-mark-bertin/
May 20, 2021 • 19min
1:68 When Parents Lose Their Cool
In this episode, Susan responds to a parent's question: Why is it so hard to keep cool in the chaos of parenting, and how can we remain calm during our kids' storms? https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-lose-cool/
Apr 23, 2021 • 28min
1:67 How To Be An Adult with Julie Lythcott-Haims
In this deeply meaningful conversation, Susan talks with author, speaker and activist Julie Lythcott Haims about what it really means to raise our kids to be kind, capable, autonomous adults. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-julie-lythcott-haims/
Apr 14, 2021 • 28min
1:66 Mealtime Without Power Struggles w/ Jenny Friedman
Do you dread dinnertime? In this lively conversation, Susan talks with Jenny Friedman, a pediatric dietician and expert in picky eating. You'll hear about ways to encourage enjoyable family meals, even with children who have food aversions, sensory issues, or just can't sit still! https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-jenny-friedman/
Mar 23, 2021 • 20min
1: 65 Beyond Burnout with Michele Borba
At a time when parents are struggling to keep up with the usual demands of parenting compounded by the pandemic, it’s easy to fall into exhaustion and burnout. In this conversation, Susan and Michele share practical suggestions for reducing overwhelm and building up reserves of energy—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-beyond-burnout/
Feb 18, 2021 • 19min
1:64 A Conversation With Dr. Michele Borba
In this important conversation, Susan and Dr. Michele Borba talk about Michele's new book, Thrivers: Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Michele shares the essential skills that parent can help their kids cultivate to thrive in the face of stress, anxiety, and pressure in today's world. https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-borba-thrivers/
Feb 1, 2021 • 21min
1:63 Frustration & Overwhelm
In this episode, Susan and her assistant Amy talk about some of the issues most common when parents write in about their struggles, including frustration losing our cool, and feeling overwhelmed.
Jan 7, 2021 • 27min
1:62 Talking with Kids About the Events at The Capitol Building w/ Dr. Laura Markham
In this timely conversation, Susan and Dr. Laura Markham share guidance about how to talk with children about the violent outbreak that took place at the Capitol building in Washington DC.
Dec 11, 2020 • 27min
1:61 Parental Alienation with Dr. Amy Baker
Parental alienation occurs when one parent emotionally manipulates a child to unjustly reject the other, targeted parent. In this conversation, Susan discusses some of the strategies and behaviors associated with this heartbreaking dynamic, and what targeted parents can do. http://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-baker/
