The Peaceful Parenting Podcast
Welcome to the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, the podcast where Sarah Rosensweet covers the tools, strategies and support you need to end the yelling and power struggles and encourage your kids to listen and cooperate so that you can enjoy your family time. Each week, Sarah will bring you the insight and information you need to make your parenting journey a little more peaceful. Whether it's a guest interview with an expert in the parenting world, insight from Sarah's own experiences and knowledge, or live coaching with parents just like you who want help with their challenges, we'll learn and grow and laugh and cry together! Be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave a rating and review!
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How to Stop Fighting About Video Games with Scott Novis: Episode 201
07/02/2025
How to Stop Fighting About Video Games with Scott Novis: Episode 201
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Scott Novis, a 25 year veteran in the video game industry. We discuss how to choose quality video games, how to manage ending video game time, the problems with free games and games connected to the internet, how too much screen time disrupts children’s development, and how to apply lessons learned in video games to the real world! We talk about: 9:30 Why you should pay for games and get ones that don’t require an internet connection 13:27 Make sure your kids only play with people they know 15:00 Know how games end and when they can pause 18:00 Flick lights to get kids attention when gaming 19:00 Being intentional about social interaction and applying this to gaming 20:00 Why Scott doesn’t like tablets 26:24 What makes a quality game? 27:45 The problems with the Hook Algorithm 34:00 Why we shouldn’t call video games a waste of time 36:51 Applying what kids learn in good video games to the real world 40:00 Brain science behind why screens are disruptive to kids’ development Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Why Is It So Hard to Feed My Kids? with Jackie Silver: Episode 200
06/25/2025
Why Is It So Hard to Feed My Kids? with Jackie Silver: Episode 200
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Jackie Silver, a registered dietician who works with neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults. We cover when you should seek help with your child’s selective eating, why eating is so complex and the steps to feeding, helping kids understand their hunger cues, and routines that help make mealtimes fun, low pressure, and increase exposure to new foods. We talk about: 7:30 Why we need to let go of shame around feeding our kids 13:00 How does a parent know when their child’s selective eating is a “problem” 15:00 Why eating is complex and the “steps to feeding” 18:14 How do you get a child engaged in the process of expanding their diet? 21:00 Managing the anxiety as parent when your child is having challenges 25:00 Helping children who have trouble understanding their hunger cues 33:00 Why some Dieticians are shifting away from the Divisions of Responsibility 34:00 Routines families can set at mealtimes to make it low pressure, fun, and conducive to trying new foods 37:56 Food chaining to help with new food exposure 40:56 Why we shouldn’t hide or sneak things into foods for kids Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Work with Jackie Silver Nutrition IG @accessiblewellness Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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The Crucial Years, Parenting In The Six to Twelve (6-12) Years with Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler: Episode 199
06/18/2025
The Crucial Years, Parenting In The Six to Twelve (6-12) Years with Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler: Episode 199
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler, a psychologist and the author of the new book The Crucial Years, the Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty In Middle Childhood. We cover how to normalize and celebrate puberty, how to teach moderation with screens, and red/yellow flags of disordered eating in middle childhood. We talk about: 10:45 Why we need to talk to children about puberty in middle childhood 12:00 Historical context- how the timing of puberty has changed 16:00 Red parties and celebrating/normalizing puberty 29:00 Normalizing having conversations about tough topics in age-appropriate ways before kids ask questions 35:00 What you can do to teach your kids moderation with screens and technology 43:00 Making a small pod with other families who are delaying smartphones 46:33 Signs that kids are engaging in disordered eating in middle childhood Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Being An LGBTQ+ Ally for Our Kids and Others: Episode 198
06/11/2025
Being An LGBTQ+ Ally for Our Kids and Others: Episode 198
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Rebecca Minor, a gender specialist who works with queer and trans youth and their families. We discuss the cost of not affirming kids’ identities, how we can raise our kids in an affirming environment, and how we can support and advocate for LGBTQ+ kids out in the world! We talk about: 4:40 Statistics for kids who don’t have loved ones affirming their identities 8:45 How can we raise kids in an affirming environment, before we know their identity? 13:07 How to advocate for your LGBTQ+ child 17:40 How to handle unsupportive people in your life (family, friends, etc.) 21:38 How to handle the hostile environment against LGBTQ+ people and families 25:30 Take your kids to family friendly PRYDE events! Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Dealing with Non-Affirming Family Members: PFLAG’s guide for families: Gender Spectrum’s resources for caregivers: Rebecca’s blog: Who to Call, Write, or Donate To: Trans Youth Emergency Fund: Transgender Law Center: ACLU Action: or Trans Lifeline: Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When you Weren’t Expecting This Organizations for people of faith who are supporting LGBTQ+ kids: The Real Mama Bears Free Mom Hugs Mama Dragons Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Hey Parents, Stop Talking! Episode 197
06/04/2025
Hey Parents, Stop Talking! Episode 197
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I cover eight different times when parents tend to talk too much to their kids! We discuss times when you can make minor tweaks such as when kids are engrossed in play or when we are giving kids directions. As well as major changes we can make such as not talking at all when kids are completely dysregulated or upset. 1, 2, 3, STOP TALKING! We talk about: · 2:20 Stop talking when kids are engrossed in play · 4:17 We don’t have to make it a teachable moment · 7:52 Giving unnecessary directions to our kids · 10:33 Problems with praise · 13:00 The Zone of Regulation as a guide for when and when not to talk · 24:00 Over explaining ourselves when setting limits · 28:00 Avoiding safety chatter · 30:45 Stop talking when kids have a problem Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: · · · · · Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times with Melinda Wenner Moyer: Episode 196
05/28/2025
Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times with Melinda Wenner Moyer: Episode 196
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer about her new book Hello, cruel World Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times. This is Melinda’s second time on the podcast, and this time we cover what the research says about teaching kids self-compassion, managing tech use, preventing addiction, achievement culture, and more! We talk about: 5:00 Helping kids learn self-compassion 9:30 The simple themes that keep coming up to help our kids in multiple domains 11:45 How the research about tech use surprised Melinda 15:00 Communication is the most important part of managing screens 19:39 What the research says about preventing addiction and substance use 29:30 Sneaky ways we pressure our kids to achieve 36:20 Teaching Kids media literacy Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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My Unusual Suggestion for Big Feelings and Aggressive Meltdowns- Coaching with Charlotte: Episode 195
05/21/2025
My Unusual Suggestion for Big Feelings and Aggressive Meltdowns- Coaching with Charlotte: Episode 195
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Charlotte who has a 7-year-old, 4-year-old, and 3-year-old. We had an interesting conversation about when we are giving too much empathy to sensitive kids and all the nuance around having a more nonchalant attitude to big feelings. We also discussed self regulation challenges and how to set limits with little kids. We talk about: 8:30 When deep breathing isn’t enough to calm you down 13:30 Why you have to be there to enforce a limit with little kids 16:20 What is “discipline”? 19:00 Managing Aggressive Tantrums 23:00 Having a nonchalant attitude to big feelings 36:00 Getting playful when a child is being aggressive 41:00 Getting kids thinking brain back online 46:00 Checking back in after Charlotte tries Sarah’s suggestions 47:00 When you are all out of patience 56:30 Finding time for one-on-one time 58:00 No one has to be a perfect parent Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Single Parenting with Connection, NOT Perfection with Dr. Gila: Episode 194
05/14/2025
Single Parenting with Connection, NOT Perfection with Dr. Gila: Episode 194
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Gila who is a psychologist, neuropsychologist, and peaceful parenting coach that specializes in supporting single parents. We discuss the unique challenges and blessings of being a single parent, as well as how being a single parent amplifies many aspects of the parental experience. We also cover encouraging research about attachment and how to let go of perfectionism. We talk about: 6:00 What does the research say about being a single parent? 9:00 Why we should not chase being “perfect” 13:00 Fears, anxieties, and grief single parents experience 14:35 Logistical challenges of being a single parent 16:55 Strategies to manage stress as a single parent 18:23 “Sink metaphor” for self regulation strategies 24:00 The importance and challenge of finding community 32:47 The special relationship you can have with your kids as a single parent Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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‘The Opt-Out Family’ Opting Out of Technology with Erin Loechner: Episode 193
05/07/2025
‘The Opt-Out Family’ Opting Out of Technology with Erin Loechner: Episode 193
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Erin Loechner, author of the book The Opt-Out Family, How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. We discuss how to go about limiting technology in your homes, how to deal with pushback from your kids, and all of the benefits. We talk about: 3:25 What is an Opt-Out Family with Technology? 7:35 Erin’s journey from being an influencer to opting out of technology 10:50 Pushback from kids when opting out 14:26 When parent’s want kids to have phones for safety reasons 17:40 How to deal when kids are pressuring them for technology 21:00 Helping kids feel socially connected when you opt out Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Raising Reflective Rebels with Alfie Kohn: Episode 192
04/30/2025
Raising Reflective Rebels with Alfie Kohn: Episode 192
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Alfie Kohn, the author of 14 books including Unconditional Parenting and The Myth of the Spoiled Child. The work of Alfie Kohn has been one of the biggest influences on how I parent and why I have dedicated my career to being a Peaceful Parenting Coach. We discuss why people have always thought parents are too permissive, the nuance involved in “working with” our kids, and why we need to raise reflective rebels who question what they are told. We talk about: 7:00 Why people think we are “too soft” and permissive with kids 12:00 How black and white thinking gets in the way of peaceful parenting 15:37 “Working with” parenting vs. intensive or helicopter parenting 22:00 Why some kids need more parental support 24:00 Why we need to be realistic and raise “reflective rebels” Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Anxiety or power struggles? Coaching with Victoria and Alex: Episode 191
04/23/2025
Anxiety or power struggles? Coaching with Victoria and Alex: Episode 191
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Victoria and Alex who have an 8-year-old daughter. Listen in as I coach them through how to end power struggles by implementing the worry brain method. You won’t want to miss the check with the family, after they had been practicing the worry brain method for six weeks! We talk about: 6:00 Child who is too anxious to go to the bathroom or fall asleep alone 11:30 How anxiety works in our brains 13:20 How anxiety is a combination of nature and nurture 19:25 The problem with reassurance when people are anxious 22:00 How to teach kids how our brain works 34:00 How to know if your child is being independent enough 46:00 Check in about how the Worry Brain Method worked for Francis 54:00 Anxiety vs. Power struggles 1:00:00 What to share with kids about the hard things going on in the world Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Music and Parenting with Sara Sherman and Mort Sherman: Episode 190
04/16/2025
Music and Parenting with Sara Sherman and Mort Sherman: Episode 190
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is an interview with Sara Sherman and Mort Sherman about their new book Resonant Minds. We discuss the different ways to listen to and engage with music, how to take it “one note at a time” and make the choice to use music in our lives, and how to handle music lessons with our kids. We talk about: 5:12 Summary of the book Resonant Minds 7:45 The difference between active and passive listening to music 14:20 Collective Effervescence- taking in an experience together 15:55 Groove- when our brainwaves synchronize to build community 17:00 How to help parents bring more music into their kids’ lives 21:40 Why music lessons aren’t the only way to bring music mindfully in 25:30 Connecting music with emotions 29:00 Creating musical habits in our homes 34:00 How to take it “one note at a time” 36:00 How to handle Music Lessons with kids (to make them practise or not!) Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Phone Safety & Parental Controls: Episode 189
04/09/2025
Phone Safety & Parental Controls: Episode 189
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is an interview with Jack Hughes, an 18-year-old Parent Tech Support Expert. We discuss how to set up parental controls, why communication with our kids is key to setting tech limits and teaching kids how to use technology, and how to help kids engage in the real world instead of just interacting on screens. We talk about: 5:00 What parents should know about Parental Controls on technology 7:09 Layering in different levels of parental controls 11:00 What parents should do in addition to parental controls 12:00 How to determine the age kids should get a phone 13:00 How to respect your kids’ phone privacy 16:25 How parents can teach kids to manage their own devices 24:30 How to facilitate children to have lives outside of screens 28:00 How to start limiting use of phones and screens 33:00 How to shift from online connection to in person connection 35:00 The common loopholes kids find to get around parental controls Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Jack Hughes’ website Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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The 10 Keys To 'Successful' Peaceful Parenting: Episode 188
03/31/2025
The 10 Keys To 'Successful' Peaceful Parenting: Episode 188
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a workshop I gave recently about the keys to being a successful peaceful parent. I discuss how this parenting approach is about more than the tools we use to get through the day (which are also super important!). Instead, I focus on how peaceful parenting is a way a of life- a new way of thinking about your relationship with your kids and a new way of thinking about discipline. We talk about: 6:00 Three Big Ideas of Peaceful Parenting 9:00 How peaceful parenting going mainstream has led to misconceptions about this approach 12:00 Key 1- The mindset that kids want to be good and are doing the best they can 13:54 Key 2- Have self-compassion when you make a mistake 18:10 Key 3- Combating our own adult centrism 22:00 Key 4- Watch out for “sugar coated control” 24:20 Key 5- Your needs count 27:30 Key 6- Manage your own needs because it is a long game 30:21 Key 7- Co-regulate focus on calming yourself 31:35 Key 8- The goodwill bank 36:19 Key 9- Find a mentor 39:28 Key 10- Find a community 40:46 The Peaceful Parenting Membership Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Dogs and Kids and Peaceful Parenting with Jaime Caponetta: Episode 187
03/26/2025
Dogs and Kids and Peaceful Parenting with Jaime Caponetta: Episode 187
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Jaime Caponetta from the Paws and Pacifiers Podcast. Jaime is a Behavioral Dog Trainer/Consultant, Dog & Baby Expert, and author of the book "Stop Training Your Dog". We discuss how Jaime’s approach to dogs is the same as the peaceful parenting philosophy, how to teach children to engage with dogs, and what to do when you are bringing a new dog home to your kids or a new baby home to your dog! We talk about: 3:12 What is force free, emotion-based dog training? 6:00 Identifying the emotions driving dog’s behaviours 10:00 Why won’t Sarah’s dog listen to her? 15:20 What parents should teach their kids about how to behave around dogs 21:50 How to read dog body language 28:00 Why we shouldn’t reprimand our dogs 30:35 What to do when bringing a new dog home when you have kids 35:27 How to get kids involved with taking care of the dog 39:00 How to handle if you are having a baby and already have a dog Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Dog and Baby Bliss Course Book: IG: @jamiethedogtrainer YouTube: Dog and Baby Bliss Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Playful Heart Parenting with Mia Wisinski: Episode 186
03/19/2025
Playful Heart Parenting with Mia Wisinski: Episode 186
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Mia Wisinski from the popular social media account, Playful Heart Parenting. We discuss why being playful needs to be woven into your daily life with your kids and not as a tactic to get their cooperation, what makes it hard to be playful, and lots of tips and tricks to start being more silly today! We talk about: 4:00 Why does play sometimes backfire when you use it to try to get through the schedule? 7:00 How to be more intentional about play and fun 10:00 Changing your way of being with your children 13:00 How sexism shows up in our attitudes and ability to access our playful sides 17:00 How we are “weaned off” of play in our society 23:00 How to start getting playful and silly again 33:00 How games can help with specific challenges with your kids 41:00 How to not use play in a manipulative way Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Playful Parenting with Lawrence Cohen: Episode 103 Mia Wisinski @playfulheartparenting on IG Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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We're on hiatus this week!
03/17/2025
We're on hiatus this week!
We're with our families for March break! We'll be back March 19.
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Free Your Child From Negative Thinking: Episode 185
03/05/2025
Free Your Child From Negative Thinking: Episode 185
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Tamar E. Chansky who helps children, teens, and adults overcome worry and negative thinking. We discuss examples of what negative thinking sounds like, why empathy is always the first response, and some gentle teaching tools to overcome negative thinking and improve flexibility. We talk about: 5:00 Examples of negative thinking in children 7:10 Why do reassuring words not help? 12:00 Why are some kids more prone to negative thoughts? 15:00 How to help your child with their negative thinking 23:54 Difference between engaging in the content vs. empathizing 29:50 “Long distance learning” and getting the timing right for teaching 33:45 Teaching kids to not fear feelings 39:30 Games to increase children’s flexibility Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Want to be more calm as a parent? FREE 5 Day Program starts Monday!
02/27/2025
Want to be more calm as a parent? FREE 5 Day Program starts Monday!
Want to be more calm and regulated with your kids? Starts Monday! Join me for a FREE 5-day challenge where you’ll learn how to stay calm and regulated (or pull it out of the tailspin!) when things are hard-- with your kids so you can move through the day we with more ease and joy! Save your seat for the Or go to Share this with a friend and you can keep each other on track! xx Sarah
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Are Parenting Scripts Good or Bad? Episode 184
02/26/2025
Are Parenting Scripts Good or Bad? Episode 184
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I talk about parenting scripts which have become a controversial topic and are often at the heart of the backlash against this parenting style. We cover when and how you can use parenting scripts, all the nuances involved in what we say, and how the same words can be used be a peaceful parent or a conventional parent. We talk about: 1:56 How peaceful parenting is both a science and art 5:00 Why people want scripts 8:00 How the same words can be used for peaceful or conventional parenting 13:00 The importance of being authentic to your own personality when parenting 17:00 Focusing on the intent and context of your words 20:00 When words are not enough Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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How to Talk to Kids About Porn: Episode 183
02/19/2025
How to Talk to Kids About Porn: Episode 183
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Tim Blower from Sex in Space about how to talk to your kids about porn. We cover how to approach this at different ages and stages, the importance of educating your kids about sex, and fostering a relationship where they can talk to you about this important topic. We talk about: 5:00 how can we best prepare kids for coming across porn 7:20 how to educate kids about what they will see 10:32 how porn becomes the default for kids and teens looking for information about sex 12:00 what age to start talking to kids about porn 17:40 how to not bombard your kids with information 18:34 the 3 stages when they can come across porn 20:00 the definition of porn for kids and teens 28:00 how to get these conversations going 33:00 mistakes parents make talking to their kids about porn Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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How to Get More Rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Episode 182
02/12/2025
How to Get More Rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Episode 182
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, an internal medicine doctor and author of the book Sacred Rest. We discuss the difference between sleep and rest, the seven types of rest, and how to restore yourself if you are an exhausted parent! We talk about: 3:00 Difference between sleep and rest 4:33 We don’t need to earn rest 7:00 The 7 types of rest 18:00 How children experience emotional rest 20:40 How to fill the creative rest deficit 22:24 How to fill the mental rest deficit 24:41 The importance of sensory rest! Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Saundra’s Rest Quiz Sacred Rest Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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When Parenting Feels Thankless and Discouraging: Episode 181
02/05/2025
When Parenting Feels Thankless and Discouraging: Episode 181
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Corey and me about how frustrating it is when you feel like you’re getting the worst performance reviews from your children. We discuss how this can include your kids complaining about everything you do, as well as your kids being “good” out in the world and then more challenging at home. Don’t despair, we give you many ideas for how to lift your spirits during these hard parenting moments. We talk about: 1:00 When it feels like you're getting the worst performance reviews from your kids 3:00 The different ways this presents 7:31 When kids are picking fights with you 8:00 How to start noticing the good reviews and wins 10:00 Self compassion when things feel thankless 11:50 The importance of community 13:00 Remembering you have a choice 16:02 Micro moments of connection 17:46 Change of scenery 19:56 Give yourself appreciation! Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: When You’re New to Peaceful Parenting: Coaching with Haley: Episode 179 Self Compassion Break Guide- Free resources, including How To Stop YellingA t Your Kids free course Peaceful Parenting Membership Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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How to Take the Coach Approach to Parenting Complex Kids with Elaine Taylor-Klaus: Episode 180
01/29/2025
How to Take the Coach Approach to Parenting Complex Kids with Elaine Taylor-Klaus: Episode 180
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Elaine Taylor-Klaus who coined the term “complex kids” and has written two books on this subject. We discuss how to take the coach role to support our complex kids through their own journey. Elaine shares how this worked out with her kids who are grown now and how it is never too late to start parenting in this way. We talk about: 4:25 Elaine’s definition of “complex kids” 6:25 Why we need a more accommodated environment at home for complex kids 9:56 How to create flexible structure for complex kids 18:00 Why it is never too late to start peaceful parenting! 19:28 The “coach approach” 26:00 What do parents find hard about the coach approach? 35:00 What do natural consequences look like? Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Parenting ADHD (now!) Summit - February 4 - 6, 2025 Impact Parents- Helping Parents Help Kids The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and More Parenting ADHD Now! Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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When You’re New to Peaceful Parenting- Coaching with Haley: Episode 179
01/22/2025
When You’re New to Peaceful Parenting- Coaching with Haley: Episode 179
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with single parent Haley of a 4.5 year-old. Haley is brand new to Peaceful Parenting and we cover why she wants to parent this way and how to go about implementing it- especially when the people in her life are using a more conventional parenting approach. We talk about: 3:30 How to handle kids saying hurtful things to us 14:00 How to handle setting limits 19:00 Comparing different parenting styles 28:00 How to respond to our kids without shaming them 35:00 How to handle other people’s perspectives on our parenting 44:00 How to know what limits to set 50:00 Understanding our own triggers Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Transform Your Family Life Course Peaceful Parenting Membership Free How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids Course Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Be Your Child’s Play Therapist! The Way of Play with Georgie Wisen-Vincent: Episode 178
01/15/2025
Be Your Child’s Play Therapist! The Way of Play with Georgie Wisen-Vincent: Episode 178
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation Georgie Wisen- Vincent a play therapy expert and co-author of the new book The Way of Play with Tina Payne-Bryson. We cover the importance of play for teaching children skills and understanding their feelings, and tangible ways that parents can join their kids in the world of play (even if they don’t really like playing!). We talk about: 7:25 What does it mean to “observe and attune” to our kids? 12:22 How play helps children learn to manage their feelings without having an actual fight or flight stress response 23:00 Why kids tell us we are playing wrong! 28:00 Why it is okay to let kids have control and power in play 29:00 The “think out loud” strategy 33:00 How much should we be playing with our kids? 36:25 How play helps with resiliency Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: The Way of Play https://playstronginstitute.com/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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What It’s Like To Be Raised With Peaceful Parenting with Maxine: Episode 177
01/08/2025
What It’s Like To Be Raised With Peaceful Parenting with Maxine: Episode 177
This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a special conversation with my teenage daughter Maxine. Peaceful Parenting is a long game, and a lot of you are interested in what it's like when you have an older kid who's been raised with peaceful parenting. I think Maxine will reassure a lot of you who are still in the weeds with little kids and encourage you to keep going if you have tweens or teens. We talk about: 2:00 Maxine’s definition of what peaceful parenting 6:42 Maxine’s observations of conventional discipline in a school 12:21 Maxine feeling closer to her parents and brothers than her peers 15:17 Maxine’s experience with peaceful parenting making her more independent 19:00 Maxine’s definition of conventional parenting 19:45 Maxine noticing confusing messaging about gentle parenting on IG 21:00 How to encourage your kids to talk to you 25:19 Maxine’s take on grounding kids 26:30 Maxine’s feelings about her parents limiting her screen time when she was younger 29:00 What Maxine would tell to her grown up parents self Download the episode transcript Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Best of Guest Expert Advice from 2024: Episode 176
12/20/2024
Best of Guest Expert Advice from 2024: Episode 176
If you are a regular listener to The Peaceful Parenting Podcast you know that at the end of every Guest Expert interview, I ask them if they could go back in time and give advice to their younger parent self, what advice would they give themselves? There are so many gems of wisdom that come from that question that I thought it would be fun to end 2024 with a mashup of all of the advice from our guests of 2024. We talk about: 3:00 Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Casey Ehrlich 4:13 Understanding and Loving Spicy Kids with Mary Van Geffen 5:23 Find Your Unicorn Space with Eve Rodsky 5:54 From Strict Disciplinarian to Peaceful Parenting Dad and Coach with Kyle Wester 8:32 Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Stephanie Pinto 13:17 When Your Child is Different with Sonali Vongchusiri 15:21 Neurodivergent Insights with Dr. Megan Anna Neff 17:31 Parenting Middle Schoolers with Phyllis Fagell 21:00 Conscious Parenting with Destini Davis 22:01 Ruth Whippman Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys- BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood 24:05 ADHD and Feeding/Eating Challenges with Dr. Roberto Olivardia 24:42 How to Help Kids Manage Stress and Difficulty with Ned Johnson 30:08 Greg Santucci on Sensory Processing 33:10 Kristen Day Play Based Learning: Or Why You Don’t Need to Get Your Child Ready For Kindergarten 36:33 Why Is Parenting So Hard with Yolanda Williams 38:28 Sexism and Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World with Jo Ann Finkelstein 40:19 School Avoidance and Anxiety with Lynn Lyons 44:32 Strong-Willed Kids with Vivek Patel 46:32 Disordered Eating and Body Image Issues with Luciana Rosu-Sieza and Alexis Sauls Ramos 48:51 How to Help Our Little Ones Sleep with Kim Hawley 52:49 When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic with Jennifer Wallace Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Casey Ehrlich Mary Van Geffen Eve Rodsky and Eve’s book Kyle Wester Stephanie Pinto and Stephanie’s Book- Sonali Vongchusiri Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Dr. Neff’s book Phyllis Fagell and Phyllis’ books and Destini Davis and Destini’s book Ruth Whippman and Ruth’s book Ned Johnson and Ned’s books and Dr. Roberto Olivardia and Dr. Olivardia’s book Greg Santucci Kristen Day Yoland Williams Jo Ann Finkelstein and Jo Ann’s book Lynn Lyons and Lynn’s book Vivek Patel Luciana Rosu-Sieza and Alexis Sauls Ramos Kim Hawley Jennifer Wallace and Jennifer’s book Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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Kids, Materialism, and the Peaceful Parenting Approach: Episode 175
12/12/2024
Kids, Materialism, and the Peaceful Parenting Approach: Episode 175
In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I bring back one of my favorite holiday episodes, which is an interview with my kids, where we talk about ‘people, not stuff’. I know many parents are concerned that their children might become materialistic due to the abundance of gifts they receive during the holiday season, which is why I highlight the importance of showing kids that there’s more to life than possessions. We talk about why it’s normal for children to desire many things, and how to remind them that we can welcome their feelings without necessarily fulfilling all their materialistic desires. We cover: [1:05] Discussion on Kids Wanting More Stuff [2:13] Raising Non-Materialistic Kids [2:19] Acknowledging Financial Privilege [4:33] Addressing Parents’ Fears about Kids Wanting Stuff [8:50] Encouraging Kids to Give Presents [10:06] Parents’ Role in Reducing Materialism [16:46] Kids’ Excitement and Gratitude for Presents [24:06] Changing Values with Age [26:10] Influence of Parenting on Materialism [27:10] Importance of Anticipation in Celebrations [27:56] Advice for Parents on Materialism [28:47] Reflections on Childhood and Consumerism [30:14] Transition from Wanting to Appreciating [37:12] Understanding Gratitude and Privilege Download the episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode: Free How to Stop Yelling at your Kids Course Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: Facebook Group: Website: Join us on Patreon: Newsletter: Book a short consult or coaching session call:
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My Black Friday Offer Parenting Course
12/01/2024
My Black Friday Offer Parenting Course
If you aren't on my email list you won't have heard about this special Black Friday 50% sale on my peaceful parenting course, Transform Your Family Life. It's 50% off til Monday evening Dec 2. Check it out here:
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