Parenting The Adlerian Way

Q1. Am I creating trust issues by leaving my screaming 2.5 year old child at daycare? Q2. Help with a 9yr old daughter who is upset about the impending death of her grampa Q3. 11 yr daughter hangs with a friend who has bad qualities, she sees it, but still wants to be friends regardless.  Q4. My 4 yr old son is very rude when we have company (especially grandparents).  Q5. My twins in grade 6 think sex ed about lesbians and transgender is too early, and they don’t like their friends acting it out in front of them.    Do you have a parenting question for me?  Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com  This month’s workshop:  Kids and Tech.  Details and registration here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/managing-kids-and-tech-tickets-307638654497 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Authors of their new book, Base Camp Reno, Chris and Elizabeth are avid family hikers and backpackers who chatted with me about our mutual love of getting out into the great outdoors with children, hacks to make it go smoothly, and why you should too!    Follow them on FB: https://www.facebook.com/basecamphikes/ Buy Base Camp Reno here: https://www.amazon.com/Base-Camp-Reno-Hikes-Sage/dp/1945501588 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Rich is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and the Director of the Digital Wellness Lab located at Boston’s Children Hospital where he practices Adolescent Medicine. In this interview, we discuss parenting advice for a healthy digital upbringing and the resources available at the Lab. As well, we discuss PIMU - “Problematic Interactive Media Usage” - and the underlying issues that correspond to its appearance in certain populations of children.    Here is the link to the Digital Wellness Lab: https://digitalwellnesslab.org/  I highly suggest you subscribe to their e-newsletter here: https://digitalwellnesslab.org/about/newsletter/   You can follow the digital wellness lab on social media too:  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-wellness-lab  Twitter - https://twitter.com/DigitalWellLab  FB - https://www.facebook.com/digitalwellnesslab/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/digitalwellnesslab/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share some of the background on the relationship between communism and Adlerians as well as suggestions for how to talk to kids about the invasion of Ukraine.  Q1. I am leaving an abusive relationship, but until I do, how do I parent my 4 year old when her father is ignoring her and she wants his attention?   Do you have a parenting question for me?  Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my "Responsibilities By Age" tip sheet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Should we travel the world or enrol in SK? They have not had much socializing. Q2. Autocratic dad thinks his way is right, because older brother doesn’t bully his sister when dad is around to handle things his way. Q3. 6 yr old girl says “YOU’RE EMBARRASSING ME” whenever I compliment her.  Q4. 9 yr old has angry outburst (I model this too) and she is losing friends for being bossy.   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.

Tim is a prominent Adlerian, professor, and president of The North American Society for Adlerian Psychology (NASAP). He is also father to Jacob who has CHARGE syndrome.  In this episode, we talk about his own parenting and the work he does with parents who have children with disabilities and the application of Adlerian principles.   Tim and I also discussed the upcoming NASAP conference in Virginia with the parent track.  Details and registration are here:     https://nasap.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112:nasap-annual-conference-information&catid=20:site-content   For more information and support on CHARGE syndrome visit www.chargesyndrome.org Also, register for Alyson’s upcoming webinar on power struggles.  Details and registration can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Scrimgeour specializes in stepfamily dynamics. She hosts the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast. In this episode we discuss the challenges of step parenting and how the changes begins with us.    You can find Jamie below:  On FB at www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Or on IG www.jamiescrimgeour.com/jamiescrimgeour The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast – www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kickassstepmompodcast Get Jamie’s “The Secret To Improving Your Stepfamily Life” a free download here: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freeguide Also, register for Alyson’s upcoming webinar on power struggles.  Details and registration can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/power-struggles-tickets-259113775277 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Bitter is one of our most esteemed Adlerians.  Because I had so many families asking questions about siblings who don’t get along, I wanted Jim to help unpack this family dynamic more deeply.    Jim’s website is www.jamesrobertbitter.com Jim also wants listeners to know about The North American Society for Adlerian Psychology ( NASAP) of which Jim is a diplomate and post president:  www.alfredadler.org. As well, Jim is a teacher for our international summer school called ICASSI.  This ICASSI is being held in the Netherlands.  Jim will be teaching, Alyson will be attending with friends and families from around the world.  This summer institute welcomes families and has a fantastic kids program.  Check it out here:  Also, register for Alyson’s upcoming webinar on power struggles.  Details and registration can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 7yr old boy goes from sweet to angry and explosive with pushover mom Q2. Husband says our democratic approaches don’t work for teen who needs stricter rules re: eating Q3. 11 yr boy constantly blurts and talks over or repeats what he sees in the movie we are watching Q4. 4 year old lying by telling stories that are not true and sneaking candy to school.   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.

Q1. Boy yells at grandfather for eating “his” chips.  Q2.  4 year old has clothing sensitivities  Q3. 18 yr old daughter uses my toiletries and refuses to wash her clothes. Q4. 13yr son hates school and refuses to talk about with me.    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.