166: Raising Securely Attached Kids. With Eli Harwood
The Art of Parenting
Wondering how to build a strong emotional bond with your child? Listen in as my guest, Eli Harwood shares some insights. Secure attachment is known to be the one ingredient necessary not only for our survival but also for our positive evolution as a thriving species. We are social beings and need to trust those that care for us. Today Eli shares her research and helps us create a secure bond with those we care for. What We Talked About: Creating a secure environment for children Understanding the attachment theory Eli’s personal experiences with attachment The Importance of Parental...
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165: The Science of Happiness. With Stella Grizont
The Art of Parenting
What’s your secret formula to happiness? Listen to my guest, Stella Grizont, and find out what science has to say about it. Ah, happiness… such a profound emotion. Did you know there was a science to it? Today we are learning how to nurture those happy vibes at home and work for both ourselves and our children. What We Talked About: Creating emotional safety for children The importance of clarity and setting boundaries The 8 Inner Skills from the Work Happiness Method Clarity in your goals and decisions, both as a parent and in your career Why tuning into your own needs is...
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164: Rejected by Your Child. With Cathy Himlin
The Art of Parenting
Has your child rejected you? Listen in and learn how to handle it with Cathy Himlin. It can be tough when you feel rejected by your child, especially when you are going through a separation. Today's guest, a Marriage and Family Therapist helps us understand why and how to manage these situations. What We Talked About: The complexities of high-conflict divorces and how they impact children The underlying reasons why children may reject a parent Recurring patterns observed in children during custody disputes How attachment-based methods can help repair strained relationships between...
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163: Raising Citizens. With Lindsey Cormack
The Art of Parenting
How can we prepare our children to be impactful citizens? Listen in and find out why it is important to start young. As parents we’re not only raising children we are raising future citizens. My guest today, a professor in Political Science, shares why it is up to us to do so and shares some actionable steps to guide us along. What We Talked About: How to start having informative political conversations early on Simple strategies for introducing politics at home How to nurture critical thinking with our children The importance of creating a supportive civic environment ...
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162: Parenting at Your Child's Pace. With Dr. Joel Warsh
The Art of Parenting
Curious about the benefits of parenting at your child's pace? Listen in as my guest, Dr. Joel Warsh shares insights you won't want to miss! Our children’s well-being and health are among the biggest responsibilities we take on as parents.. Yet today it has become complex to navigate the does and don’ts of our health let alone that of our children. Today I’m speaking with Dr.Joel Warsh an integrative pediatrician on the importance of parenting at your child’s pace. What We Talked About: Deciphering the abundance of parenting information The benefits of Integrative Medicine...
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161: Celebrate All Families. With Anne Doherty
The Art of Parenting
Do you think we should dedicate a month to celebrate families? Listen in to find out what Anne Doherty's plan to do just that. Families are the backbone of our societies and they have evolved over time. Today my guest wants us to have a whole month every year to celebrate all families. What We Talked About: What the concept of Family Month is Understanding the impacts birth order has Navigating between biological and chosen families Integrating our personal challenges into parenting How early experiences affects a child’s behavior and attachment style Managing...
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160: Money Smart Children. With Anthony Delauney
The Art of Parenting
How can you teach your child to be financially smart? Listen in as my guest, Anthony Delauney, shares his essential advice. You would not necessarily think of financial literacy as something a child should know, yet my guest today shares the importance of learning about finances early so we can have money smart children. What We Talked About: How Anthony's extensive knowledge in financial planning has influenced his parenting Introducing financial concepts to children in an engaging and age-appropriate manner The do’s and don'ts of implementing allowances Developing healthy...
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159: No Need to Compare. With Kathy Bowers
The Art of Parenting
Why do you think comparing yourself to other parents is a trap? Listen in as my guest, Kathy Bowers explains why it's unnecessary and unhelpful. Kathy is a nursery teacher turned life and parenting coach and shares with us some compassionate advice for modern-day parents. What We Talked About: The importance of embracing your unique parenting style The negative effect comparison can have on your parenting What it takes to truly nurture a child Strong relationships provide a solid foundation for children The critical need for self-care when parenting Communicating...
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158: Becoming Brave Together. With Jessica Patay
The Art of Parenting
Are you ready to uncover the power of shared courage? Listen in as my guest, Jessica Patay shares her inspiring story. Parenting is already a journey with many ups and downs add to it a child with special needs, then the community becomes your lifeline. Jessica created an amazing international community so we can all be brave together and we thank her for it. What We Talked About: The Mission of 'We Are Brave Together' The importance of finding a support network for parents caring for children with special needs. The daily struggles and unique challenges faced by caregivers, especially...
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157: Ditch the Sippy Cup. With Dawn Winkelmann
The Art of Parenting
Do you know whether your child's sippy cup is doing more harm than good? Listen to my guest, an infant feeding expert for the answers. An infant feeding expert explains why it’s best to ditch the sippy cup and use an open cup instead when teaching children to learn to drink on their own. She also shared more baby-led weaning advice. What We Talked About: What are the benefits of Baby-Led Weaning How not using a sippy cup can prevent speech delays and feeding issues Making mealtime safer and more enjoyable for children What are the feeding Developmental Milestones Both the immature...
info_outlineAre you burnt out working as a childcare provider? Listen in as my guest, Caroline Allen shares her insights on how to keep the joy and wonder alive.
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I can relate to Caroline’s words. When I started in a Montessori environment as a second career, some days were hard, yet that sense of wonder kept me going.
What We Talked About:
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How Caroline transformed her daycare settings into the first not-for-profit Montessori children's center in the UK
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Observing children's behaviors and interests to foster their natural curiosity and learning
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The importance of staying passionate and fresh in childcare and education.
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Practical tips for caregivers and educators to avoid burnout and stay motivated.
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The concept of leaving a lasting legacy for children
Things to Remember
“We don't know our children inside out and never will. They're unique little beings that will always do things that fascinate us.”
“Try to retain that sense of wonder by looking at our children with fresh eyes and seeing them differently.”
“Adults are very quick to put an interpretation on what their children are doing.”
“Allow the wonders of the world to connect with your children.”
“Taking care of your child’s emotional, social, and physical development is the key to raising young adults.”
“We don't need to know everything about our little ones; we just need to work with whatever they're presenting to us in their journey into childhood and young adulthood.”
“We need to have parts of every single day where we are present to our children and give them the focus they deserve.”
-Caroline Allen
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