Parenting The Adlerian Way

Michele and I dive into the content of her recent book. We discuss the importance of empathy, the research to support it and most importantly, how parents can and MUST cultivate it in childhood.  She has spoken to over a million parents in 43 nations.  A true gem and expert.  Enjoy!    You can find her book here:    UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World.    Coming March 2021: Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine.   Web: micheleborba.com  Instagram: @drmicheleborba  Twitter @micheleborba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erica founded the YummyMummyClub.ca 14 years ago, well before on-line communities were a “thing” and now she’s garnering over a dozen prestigious awards for her work.  In this episode, Erica talks about her personal parenting journey and the need to have support from other moms as she raised her children, especially the teen years when mental health issue arose.    Erica also discuss her new musical series for kids called “Outta The Books” which is launching on YouTube. You can check out the trailer here.   Follow her on social:  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaehm/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EricaEhm FB https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsEricaEhm IG https://www.instagram.com/ericaehm/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Help with encouraging words for test taking before and after Q2. 15yo’s personality has changed and is becoming rude and moody Q3. Helping a 4yo cope with flu shots, blood work and COVID testing Q4. How to support a student stressed with SSAT and school applications Q5. Helping 14yo freshman make friends during online schooling Q6. Helping child learn to play independently and not demand my attention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the first parenting books I ever read was “Kids Are Worth It” by Barbara Coloroso.  When I attended her talks as a young mother, I didn’t know I was going to become a parent educator or speaker myself. I just wanted to drink up all her wisdom.  She is an internationally reknowned consultant on parenting, teaching, school discipline, positive school climates, bullying, grieving, non-violent conflict resolution and restorative justice.    Such a pleasure to get this hour with her to talk about how to parent around the death and all the chaos that surrounds us during this pandemic.  Barbara will talk about the Tao of Family ( time, affection, optimism) and the 3 passages of grief. You’ll hear how to talk to a child about death as well as signs your child needs professional support.   In the podcast, Barbara recommends the following book:  They Came Like Sparrows:   https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002PYFVW6/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 You can get free downloaded resources from her website: www.kidsareworthit.com Follow her on social:  Twitter: @BarbaraColoroso LinkedIn: Barbara Coloroso FB: https://www.facebook.com/Kids-are-worth-it-inc-259924737382882/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. How can I deal with my 10 yr olds and his tics?  Q2. Should I force my anxious teen to get a driver’s licence?  Do you have a question for me? Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com with the subject #AskAlyson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I met Dr Rich a few years ago when we were both on a panel together discussing social media and youth mental health in Ottawa.  Check out the bio he sent in below, and you’ll see why he is my go-to for everything digital health related.   We talked about his work at the clinic, definition of addiction, 4 categories of disorders, mental health and tech, responsible use of screen time, the pandemic, online schooling and much, much more.  Here is Dr Rich!  Hi, I’m Michael Rich,. more widely known as The Mediatrician. I am Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, and of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.  I practice Adolescent Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital, where I founded the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders, the first evidence-based medical program addressing physical, mental and social health issues associated with digital technology. For near;ly 20 years, I have directed the Center on Media and Child Health (CMCH), which studies and provides research-based, practical answers to parents, teachers and clinicians about children’s media use and the positive and negative implications for their health and development.  Instagram: @cmch_boston and @bostonchildrens Twitter: @cmch_boston and @bostonchildrens Facebook: @centeronmediaandchildhealth and @bostonchildrenshospital YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cmchboston Here are some terrific online resources from Dr Rich, including where you can submit questions! Family Digital Wellness Guide Family Digital Wellness and Return to School 2020 Halloween 2020 Guide Ask the Mediatrician submissions portal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. How to deal with other people staring at their “twin-ness” Q2. Finding 1:1 time and competing for parental attention Q3. Triplet 2.5yo and meal time chaos Q4. Triplet 2.5 yo and potty training refusal Q5. 10 yr old not keeping up with old friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am very excited to bring you this episode of the podcast!  Listen in as I speak with Kirsten Chase.  Kirsten is the founder of Kidevolve which is an unique company that’s creating targeted, super-engaging mindfulness meditations training materials for children 6- 12.  You’ll hear snippets of great guided meditations geared for children and why social emotional learning is so key, especially during a pandemic.     You can find more about Kirsten and her work at the links below:    💝 Lots more at http://www.kidevolve.com/  💝 👉 Follow Kidevolve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kidevolve  👉Follow Kidevolve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidevolve/  👍 Like Kidevolve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidevolve/  🎧 Listen to our Creative Mind Journeys on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Suf6jw  💝 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! https://bit.ly/2yhtB3b 💝 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an exciting episode of the podcast!  I have expanded the format to include guest interviews. My inaugural guest is Washington area pediatrician Dr Steve Silvestro.  Dr Silvestro is the creator of The Child Repair Guide, a multimedia child health education platform utilizing video, podcast, and written content designed to help parents “think like a pediatrician” and take ownership over their kids’ health.   In this episode, I talk to Dr Silvestro about the pandemic and what parents really need to know about coronavirus amidst so much confusion and misinformation.   We talked about which key  statistics parents should be paying attention too. I also asked Dr S’s thoughts on the controversy about kids and if they should or should not wear masks. We delved into the impact of the pandemic on families and education and more!   I am sure after this interview you will want to learn more from Dr Silvestro so I encourage you to follow him on his platforms:  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesilvestro/ Twitter - @zendocsteve https://twitter.com/zendocsteve FB - https://facebook.com/drstevesilvestro IG - @zendocsteve https://instagram.com/zendocsteve YouTube - https://youtube.com/drstevesilvestro Parents can sign up for Dr Steve’s newsletter, and find all of his articles & podcasts, and Mindfulness for Parents Online Course at www.drstevesilvestro.com  Parents of children ages 2-6 can check out ‘10-Minute Preschool,’ a collaboration between Dr. Steve and his wife, Monica, an early childhood educator. With a welcome song, creative lesson and activity, and goodbye song, ‘10-Minute Preschool’ brings all the best parts of preschool right to your home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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