Parenting The Adlerian Way

Dawn has a unique blend of experience. She has spent 30+ years working in the travel industry, including her parents’ firm Barclay Travel Ltd, plus she holds a degree in psychology and marketing. In this episode, Dawn shares with me travel strategies and anecdotes from Certified Autism Travel ProfessionalsTM.   To continue to follow Dawn’s advice, check her out here:  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbarclay/  Twitter  http://www.twitter.com/@travelingdiff  FB http://www.facebook.com/travelingdifferent Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Traveling-Different-Strategies-Inflexible-Neurodiverse-ebook/dp/B0B2ZJR7FV/ref=sr_1_3?crid=32XN11N3MN1L0&keywords=traveling+different&qid=1654883754&sprefix=traveling%2Caps%2C57&sr=8-3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 18mo crawls in and out of cot and plays instead of going to sleep.  Q2.  4 Yr old goes to bed but then requests things (toilet, water etc).  Q3. 5.5 yr old daughter spits and is rude when grandpa sets a limit with her.   Q4. 13 yr son rejects any of my advice on life matters.   Do you have a parenting question for me?  Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Omwa is bringing Adlerian Psychology to teachers in Kenya, his home country that has a long history of corporal discipline, mostly through caning. He grew up being caned at school, and then became a teacher who caned his pupils, when he decided there must be another way. Listen to his journey and the remarkable impact he is making.    Mentioned in the podcast:  Beacon Teachers Africa  http://beaconteachersafrica.org Precious Seeds Africa  https://www.end-violence.org/members/precious-seed-africa Follow Robert here:  https://www.facebook.com/RobertOmwa https://www.instagram.com/omwarobert  https://twitter.com/RobertOmwa www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ouko-omwa-hsc-aaa76211b  Powerful teacher testimonial:  https://youtu.be/7G_RcqqL7CY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mentioned in the podcast:  Shane and Nikki’s courses:  www.preparingparents.com On IG and FB: @preparingparentscourse LEAPT:   Play Therapy Training with Terry Kottman: www.adlerianplaytherapy.com The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families www.dougy.org   Books:  10 good things about Barney You’ve got Dragons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Is using distractions to stop a 7yo who is have a meltdown a valid way of teaching emotional regulation? Q2. 15 yr old with rare disease that won’t see a counsellor, but says he vapes and doesn’t care what he puts in his body because he doesn’t think he’ll live past 21 anyways ( which is not true).  Q3. How do I talk to my 15 yo daughter who is posting images of herself that are edgy.    Do you have a parenting question for me?  Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody McVittie, MD, is the co-founder and now the Strategic Advisor for Sound Discipline, a non-profit working with schools, youth programs and parenting educators to teach tools to foster dignity, respect and equity in our communities. She received her medical degree from Case Western University and completed a family medicine residency and fellowship before returning to the shifting her focus to broader community issues that impact health outcomes including parenting, education, trauma, and the impact of intra-family violence.   Self-regulation cards (either purchase or download) https://www.sounddiscipline.org/self-regulation-tool-cards/ Library of tips and tools: https://www.sounddiscipline.org/category/tips-tools/ Twitter: @SoundDiscipline FB: https://www.facebook.com/sounddiscipline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drew and I discuss how important play and creativity are for child development. We discuss the merits of Lego freestyle versus kits, getting kids off screens, the importance of telling and reading stories together and much more!  You can find more about Drew and Tonie Time here:  LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/drewvernon Twitter FB - Official Page - https://www.facebook.com/tonies.us Fan Community group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/770345047091102 Tonies for Teachers Community group -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/736030273737701 IG @tonies.us YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/toniesUS Tonie Time podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tonie-time/id1613429123 Childhood podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/qa/podcast/childhood/id1548516281 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. What is the Adlerian take on ADHD?  Q2. 5 yr old is hitting, kicking, punching, throwing – all day long Q3. 11yr old has trouble with anger and frustration.  Recently suspended from school for sending threatening messages on school messenger and damaging property. Q4. 7 yr has trouble with guests leaving.  Storms upset to her room and refuses good-byes.      Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Dr Frank Walton’s paper on ADHD  http://drfrankwalton.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/UnderstandingandHelpingChildren.pdf Sir Kenneth Robinson’s TED talk including the mistaken ADHD epidemic  https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms Do you have a parenting question for me?  Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Bowden is voted the #1 body language professional in the world. We discuss RBF - “resting bitch face” - in teens, the benefits of teaching kids to lie, how to read your child’s body language and tips for body language that helps kids open up and talk!    You can find Mark here:  LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbowden1/ Twitter @truthplane FB @markbowdenbodylanguage IG  @truthplane YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkBowden1 and also  https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBehaviorPanel Visit his website:  www.truthplane.com  And pick up his book:  Truth And Lies: What People Are Really Thinking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Karin Jakubowski is an elementary public school principal and certified life coach. She helps teachers and parents learn a problem solving process when their child is experiencing challenging behaviors.  Check out her NEW Course - Happy Kids, Not Perfect Kids (Click Here) Follow her on social -  https://www.facebook.com/educationalimpactacademy Karin's YouTube Channel Instagram - JakubowskiKarin Twitter - @KarinJakubowski www.educationalimpactacademy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.