Ep 653-Parenting 101 with Holly Swenson, BSN, RN
Release Date: 05/29/2024
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info_outlineAre you dealing with parenting issues? In this episode I talk with Holly Swenson. Holly Swenson, BSN, RN, is a mother to four boys, wellness blogger, perpetual student of life, and the author of Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow, a book steeped in conscious parenting and infused with joy, intention, and wellness. This conversation features Holly Swenson and Linda discussing important topics around self-care, wellness, and intentional parenting. Holly is an author who wrote the book "Stop, Drop, Row and Glow" about maintaining wellness as a busy mom. She shares techniques for moms to take care of themselves physically and mentally to feel fulfilled and radiant. Linda and Holly also explore a framework called the "Five Rights of Parenting," which provides a supportive approach for being fully present with children. Throughout, they offer advice on handling emotions, setting boundaries, allowing independence, and using reflection as a parenting tool. The discussion offers valuable insights for any parents seeking to care for themselves while raising well-adjusted kids.

Questions I asked:
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How did you come up with the title of your book "Stop, Drop, Row and Glow"?
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What do you recommend for women who feel frumpy and have lost their self?
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What are some things you do yourself as a mom to make you feel like you start to glow?
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What would you say the five rights of parenting are? The blueprint for intentional parenting?
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How can we react with grace to knee jerk reactions when our child has done something that takes our breath away?
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What is your recommendation when a child between two and three is throwing a temper tantrum because they didn't get what they wanted?
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Don't you think kids are also testing their boundaries?
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What is your recommendation for reflecting, reframing, and rising?
- Where can people find you?
Topics Discussed:
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Self-care and wellness for busy moms
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Self-care techniques for moms to feel fulfilled and glow
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Parenting rights framework of the "Five Rights of Parenting"
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Parenting techniques for handling children's emotions and behaviors
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Setting boundaries while allowing independence for teenagers
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Importance of relaxing and taking a mellow approach to parenting
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Role of self-reflection and personal growth in parenting

Quotes from the show:
- "Protein is going to take you so far."
- "Cinnamon is a sweet spice, but it doesn't spike your insulin."
- "Sugar makes you crave more sugar. It's a drug."
- "Now is a time where it feels so good to feel calm."

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