Authentic Parenting

Why your values matter and how can you uncover them. Through thoughtful questions and exercises we help you discover your own core values. Grab a pen and notebook.  Discovering what your core values are can increase your confidence and strengthen your decision-making skills because you’ve identified whether a decision aligns with your values or not. Knowing your values can guide your actions and give you inner peace. Download the PDF with all the excersies, list of values (over 200) and questions from this epsiode to help you uncover your values.  Your personal values are a central part of who you are – and who you want to be. Discovering your values takes some time and self-reflection. SOME KEY POINTS Values vs needs The role of values in parenting When values conflict The juicy peach metaphor The importance of identifying and ranking our values And what your childhood games and your favorite toys have to do with your values.  OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY 381: How to Motivate and Unmotivate and Lazy Kid 380: Can you Use AI In Your Parenting: Answering Your Parenting Questions-anna, Laura and ChatGPT SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Become a patron on Patreon.com and join exisiting memebers who contribute towards our monthly goal of $500.  Make a one-time donation in any amount to say “Thank you!” Rate or write a review FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com    

I am pleased to welcome to the show a returning guest Oren Jay Sofer. He teaches meditation and communication internationally. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. His new book Your Heart Was Made for This includes 26 qualities, and in today’s conversation we talked about some of them, such as joy, gratitude, courage, curiousity, wonder, energy, attention… SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Become a patron on Patreon.com and join exisiting memebers who contribute towards our monthly goal of $500.  Make a one-time donation in any amount to say “Thank you!” Rate or write a review FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com      

A conversation about motivating kids, including the reasons behind their lack of motivation, the impact of technology, and the importance of examining our own fears as parents. They discuss the challenges of motivating unmotivated children, the lack of motivation among kids due to comfortable lives and easy access to entertainment, and the role of expectations and external pressures. They emphasize the importance of patience, trust, and personal growth in dealing with unmotivated children. They also talk about nurturing children's true selves and accepting different values.

In this episode my friend, colleague and occasional co-host Laura Froyen and I answer your parenting questions but we have another person with us, Jen, who brings her incredible skillset of incorporating AI into the mix. Hear how ChatGPT answers the same questions after we go first.  DISCLAIMER: AI can be a helpful parenting ally, offering insights, information, and suggestions across various parenting topics. Yet, it lacks emotional understanding and the context of your family's unique dynamics. So, while AI can assist, remember to rely on your instincts and consider your child's individual needs when making parenting choices. LINKS TO THE AI GENERATED ANSWERS    Encouraging Independent Play in Children Bedtime Routine Troubleshooting Tips Supporting Emotional Growth in Children with Chronic Illness Respecting Other People’s Boundaries   SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Support for this podcast comes from listeners like you. This is an ad-free show and donations are greatly appreciated.  To learn more and make a one-time or monthly donation, go to: www.authenticparenting.com/support    FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

It's hard to make friends as an adult and yet the value of friendships in our life is vital. Relationship expert Esther Perel says that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. Unlike other relationships, we choose our friends.    One of the 5 regrets of the dying according to Bronnie Ware IS about friends: “I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.”   Friends enrich our lives, they nourish us, and remind us of who we are among other things.   A returning guest Kristy Lauricella has some good advice about making and keeping friends. We both share a current friendship issue that we are dealing with. She suspects I might have fear for not wanting to confront a friend, while I question certain things.   The value of friendships in our life The role of attachment and how it affects our friendships Old friends vs new ones What makes a good friend? What qualities we value in friendships What do you think of the idea of updating our friendships? Handling conflicts in friendships When and how friendships end And more An honest, thought-provoking and self-disclosing episode.   SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Support for this podcast comes from listeners like you. This is an ad-free show and donations are greatly appreciated.  To learn more and make a one-time or monthly donation, go to: www.authenticparenting.com/support  OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE Ep. 300: The Big 300th with Kristy Lauricella Ep. 195: Why We Need to Connect More with Kristy Lauricella Ep. 273: Coping with Loss with Kristy Lauricella Ep. 311: The Power of Storytelling with Judith Rabinor and Kristy Lauricella  FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com    

Exploring the idea of radical aceptance with a licensed psychologist, author, and host of the Think Act Be podcast Seth Gillihan.  Life will bring many challenges, death of a loved one, a breakup, a health diagnosis, a sudden change in your plans, a missed opportunity.  When we let go of resistance, we lessen our suffering. When we accept things as they are, with mindful awareness and open heartedness, we find ease, comfort, flow and peace. We need to learn how to identify when it’s time to persist and when it’s time to accept. SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Support for this podcast comes from listeners like you. This is an ad-free show and donations are greatly appreciated. www.authenticparenting.com/support  FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com    

We all have needs. Our children have needs and so do we. How can we parent in such a way that everyone's needs are seen, understood and met? Is it possible? A deep dive into the nuanced, complex world of human needs with Jen Lumanlan, host of the Your Parenting Mojo podcast. A MUST listen!  SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Authentic Parenting is an ad-free show and support for the podcast comes from listners like you. Your support is vital and much appreictaed.  Make a donation. www.authenticparenting.com/support  Rate or write a review LINKS AND RESOURCES Parenting Beyond Power book by Jen Lumanlan Anna's online, self-paced life-changing course on understanidng chidren's behavior and needs OTHER EPSIODES YOU MAY ENJOY 314: The 6 Critical Emotional Needs of Children with Anna Seewald 308: How to Ask for What You Need in a Relationship wtih Yvette Erasmus 262: When Your Needs Are Not Met with Yvette Erasmus 355: 13 Reasons Why Kids Don't LIsten with Jen Lumanlan FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

An expert on children and the internet discusses challenges of constant surveillance, privacy in the digital age, and complexities of parents sharing about their children online. Parental concerns, importance of open communication, and challenges of parenting in the digital age are explored. Building empathy and self-esteem for kids is emphasized.