Parenting The Adlerian Way

Adlerian therapist, Dr Sara Saeedi works with youth in a counselling centre in British Columbia. She shares research findings and insights into the “good, the bad and the ugly” of social media and how it’s usage can hurt self-esteem or grow social interest and belonging. She offers tips for parents to help manage the content and amount of social media usage. Follow Dr Saeedi here:FB https://www.facebook.com/drsarapsychology/IG & TikTok @drsarapsychology Check out ICASSI - the Adlerian summer school – coming up in Ireland in 2023.https://www.icassi.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 7yr old boy is very impatient and screams about small stuff.  Q2. 16yr old girl feels judged by other girls and flees unless friends are with her.Q3. 15 yr old boy won’t listen to parents about getting more sleep. If you have a question for me, email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Vanderloo is the Scientific Director for ParticipACTION and Dr Tremblay is the President of Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance, and the Chief Science Officer for the ParticipACTION Report Card. In this episode we talk about the recent report called the Global Matrix 4.0 and how poorly Canadian children are doing compared to other countries when it comes to initiatives to keep our kids physically active. We discussed the impacts of the pandemic, both good and bad, as well as actionable tips every family should be taking to get our kids MOVING!To learn more, check out these links: ParticipACTIONInstagram (English) Instagram (French)  TikTokFacebook  Twitter (English) Twitter (French)  LinkedInYouTube Active Healthy Kids https://www.activehealthykids.org/4-0/ https://www.participaction.com/the-science/children-and-youth-report-card/ https://twitter.com/activehealthyk1 https://www.facebook.com/ActiveHealthyKidsCanada https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahkga/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we raise our children, we bring our whole selves to the job. But for most of us there are unresolved wounds and hurts from our childhood that can negatively impact our children. In this episode, Sophia Barna and I discuss the self-responsibility of self-care to heal our wounds, and how to love unconditionally.  Find Sophia here:www.crossingyourbridges.caFacebookYouTubeAnd check out, or purchase, her book at: "The Simple Way: A Graceful Path to Success"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Should I force my 11 yr old to include their 7 yr old twin siblings in their playdates? Q2. 7yr old grade 2 (who was a premature December baby) wants to see his report card which indicates he is “progressing with difficulty” in all subjects. Do I show him?Q3. Should I pay someone to be a friend for my 14yr old son with Asperger’s who has no friends?Q4. My 7 and 10yr olds make their lunch but still prefer to take the offerings from the fridge in the classroom meant for kids who can’t afford to bring one. If you have a question for me – email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guests are the rock stars of motherhood. They literally fill stadiums with cheering mom fans on their multi-city tours across North America and beyond. Yes, they even travel by tour bus with wine and roadies! They have captured the hearts of moms everywhere with their honest and authentic convos about modern motherhood. With such a huge fan base that they engage with regularly, it was a perfect chance to ask Cat and Nat what they are seeing out there as trends and concerns in motherhood today. They also have taken my parenting classes, so I was especially interested to see how that stood up with everything else they see. Check out their perspective.You can find Cat and Nat on social media at @catandnat and @thecommonparentListen to their podcast called “Cat and Nat Unfiltered”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doug Price is a riot! And he is on a mission to teach 17 year olds financial literacy so they become millionaires. What 17 year old isn’t going to perk up their ears when someone asks if they want to be a millionaire?! In this episode we discuss his book and how he is resonating with youth to teach this important life skill - a skill parents often fail at themselves.   His book, “17 to Millionaire” has its own website: www.seventeentomillionaire.com The course SmART Money Canada website: www.smartmoneycanada.caOn Twitter: @17tomillionaire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 17 year old watching pornQ2. 6 year old who stomps his feet when he is angry or frustratedQ3. 12 year old girl crying and sharing she feels she is weird and not fitting inCheck out the information on porn at www.truthaboutporn.comDo 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 a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leslie Forde is a researcher and consultant. During the pandemic, she began researching the topics of caregiving, career growth, equal partnership, and self-care. In this interview we discuss the best practices for improving workplace culture, and how to empower working mothers with the tactics they need to navigate their career growth, domestic commitments, and their own well-being. You can find Leslie Forde here: https://www.momshierarchyofneeds.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moms_hierarchy_of_needs Facebook: https://facebook.com/MomsHierarchyOfNeeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Amoneeta discusses the positive impact of beginning a meditation practice at the youngest of ages. Squirming kids seems like a tough request for sitting still on a cushion, and that is why Dr. Amoneeta created the A-E-I-O-U and Y vowel version of teaching children in engaging ways the components and skills that are fun to learn and practice. Any teacher or parent can work with children using his model. His book: “Teaching Mindfulness” can be found here: https://bookpubco.com/content/teaching-mindfulness You can follow Dr. Amoneeta on social media here: IG: dr.amoneetaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Amoneeta/featured amoneeta.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.