Sage Family

Today I'm here with Alfie Kohn talking about unconditional parenting.Alfie is the author of 14 books on education, parenting, and human behavior. He's been on Oprah twice, the today show, and many other programs in addition to speaking regularly at conferences across the country. We go over goals, rewards and punishments, praise, choices, and childism. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast21 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily

Today I'm here with Dr. Azine Graff talking about emotional regulation. Azine is a psychologist and co-founder of Harmony in Parenting, where she supports parents and children in working through daily challenges through connection. We go over brain development, mirroring/role modeling, accepting/reflecting/validating feelings, connection, small collaboration, and big collaboration. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast20 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily

Today I'm here with Debbie Reber talking about neurodiversity. Debbie is a parenting activist, New York Times bestselling author of the book Differently Wired, and the founder of TiLT Parenting, a website, top podcast, and online community for parents who are raising differently wired children. We go over what neurodiversity is, acceptance, connection, mirroring/role-modeling, interventions, labels, and dealing with others. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast19 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily

Today I'm here with Tracy Gillett talking about judgment.Tracy is a nature-obsessed, adventure-loving mama of one and the founder of Raised Good, a blog and community that strives to support and empower parents to trust and follow their instincts on a natural parenting path and the author of The Lost Art of Natural Parenting.We go over the purpose of judgment, when it's a problem, the importance of authenticity, how to respond, and how to be resilient. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast18 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily

Today I'm here with Israel Butson talking about socialization – the most common question we all get as homeschoolers.Israel is an unschooling dad on a mission to disrupt education and help build a fresh paradigm for a new generation of young learners through Stark Raving Dad. We go over school socialization, natural socialization, balance, values, and building connection. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast17 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily

Today I'm here with Taylor Davis talking about math. Taylor is a former teacher turned passionate life learner, unschooling mama to 3 kids, and advocate for self-directed education. She co-hosts the podcast, One Free Family, with her husband James.We go over school math, math anxiety/phobia, natural math, fear of gaps, and share what it looks like for us. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast16 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily

Today I'm here with my friend Leah McDermott talking about screens. Leah is a former Master Educator and now unschooling mama of two who brings more natural elements to children's everyday learning experiences through Your Natural Learner. We go over misconceptions, utilizing technology as a tool, finding balance, and role modeling with your own screen usage. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast15 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily

Today I'm here with Denaye Barahona Ph.D. talking about minimalism. Denaye is the voice behind Simple Families--a blog, podcast, and community that helps mothers thrive through simple living. We go over minimalism, parenting, time, playscape, ownership, role modeling, boundaries, and extended family. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast14 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily

Today I'm here with my friend Becca Shern talking about values. Bex is a mom, partner, Registered Dietitian, and creator of Minimal Wellness. We go over inherited values, defining your values, collaboration with your partner and children, setting priorities, and laying out intentions. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast13 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily

Today I'm here with my friend Melissa Lang Lytle talking about sleep. Melissa is a co-sleeping, radical mama of 3 and my bestie.We go over common sleep baggage (including pressure to CIO) and intentional arrangements, environment, and routines that support better sleep that fosters both connection and independence. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast12 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily