The Art of Parenting
The Art of Parenting provides parents and caregivers support and encouragement as we nurture and guide the next generation. Do you struggle with your child’s demanding or frustrating behaviors? Do you find yourself spread way too thin trying to figure out this whole “parenting puzzle” (such as tantrums, hitting or biting, wanting a better relationship with your child, sibling rivalry, potty training, co-sleeping, etc.)? The Art of Parenting podcast, with your host Jeanne-Marie Paynel, is intended to help you decipher children's needs and learn how to better provide for them. I’ll be sharing simple tips and tricks that will make a huge difference in your home while giving you the support and encouragement you deserve to enhance and enrich your parenting experience. Each week I’ll be helping you find clarity and solutions to your toughest parenting problems through Q&A sessions and inspirational conversations with world-renowned experts in a variety of fields. Topics range from Montessori and RIE parenting methods to positive discipline, respectful and conscious parenting, minimalism and more! Parenting was never meant to be done alone and The Art of Parenting is here to debunk the general consensus that it has to be hard.
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146: Childhood Unplugged. With Katherine Martinko
04/18/2024
146: Childhood Unplugged. With Katherine Martinko
Is your child's screen time stealing precious moments? Listen in as my guest, Katherine Martinko, shares how to unplug and reclaim childhood. What We Talked About: Katherine’s desire to write her book “Childhood Unplugged.”’ The effects of excessive screen time have on our children's development and mental health Navigating digital media use and fostering offline activities Setting boundaries around screen time and social media use. Modeling appropriate use of our digital devices to shape healthy screen habits for our children. Alternative communication methods and developing human communication skills Things to Remember “Parenting is about conveying the principles that you believe to be the most important in life to your children and setting them off in the world on the right foot and watching them succeed.” “The benefits of having a smartphone simply do not outweigh the cons.” “Handling a smartphone is on par with handling a car. Kids need that level of responsibility and emotional maturity to do it.” “When you give kids responsibilities around the house, they have less time to hang out in their bedrooms, scroll on their phones, or play video games.” “We're too caught up with the idea that just because this technology is new and exciting, it is, therefore, good, but we're losing a lot in the process.” “It is up to us as parents to protect our children from the negative effects of this highly addictive substance the same way that we would limit our children's access to drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes.” “We promote better independence in children if you're not surveilling them.” -Katherine Martinko “Technology is taking us to a place where children are forgetting to play. We need to rescue childhood.” - Mariana Carazo
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145: A Race Against Blindness. With Stephen Johnston
04/11/2024
145: A Race Against Blindness. With Stephen Johnston
How far would you go to save your child's vision? Listen in as Stephen Johnston shares his mission to fight blindness for his son and thousands of others. It’s hard to imagine losing one sight, and even more heartbreaking to discover that your child is. My guest today is a father on a mission to find a cure not only for his child but all persons affected by the onset of blindness. What We Talked About: The Precursor of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome How Steve's parenting approach changed after his son's diagnosis Steve's journey in creating a nonprofit organization, "A Race Against Blindness" The importance of mental toughness and perseverance How Steve and his family found strength and resilience in the face of adversity Things to Remember “Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Anything can happen at any given time.” “Everybody can make a difference. It doesn't matter how many or how few resources anyone has. Everybody can make a difference.” “Start doing things that might prepare your children for challenges.” “Make sure you have a support network for you and the kids, and you’ll be able to get through whatever it is.” “Challenges are coming for all of us at some point or another, and the more we prepare ourselves to face those head-on as they happen, the better off we are.” -Stephen Johnston
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144: Rise Above the Story. With Karena Kilcoyne
04/04/2024
144: Rise Above the Story. With Karena Kilcoyne
Do you have difficulty overcoming past trauma to start living the life you desire? Tune in to listen to Karena’s transformative insights. The negative stories we tell ourselves can be quite damaging to our well-being. My guest today shares how to move beyond so we can rise above the story to live a fulfilling life. What We Talked About: Why Karena felt compelled to share her story in her book Her 3-step process to healing from trauma Why, as parents, it’s crucial to have self-awareness How to break free from negative self-talk The unwanted ripple effects of trauma How to find joy even in difficult times Things to Remember “Parenting is taking responsibility to cultivate a self-awareness around our past trauma.” “What our brain does in the face of trauma is that it tries to keep us safe by writing these stories that keep us in a little box.” “We have the power to heal. We’re just afraid to do it.” “There is more for us than just the pain we carry around.” “We are all here to experience joy and happiness.” “The powerful notion of honoring your emotions and feeling them in real time goes a long way toward mental and emotional well-being.” – Karena Kilcoyne “Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” – Brené Brown.
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143 The Impacts of Tech on Our Lives. With Forest Bronzan
03/28/2024
143 The Impacts of Tech on Our Lives. With Forest Bronzan
Do you struggle with digital consumption, whether you or your children in your home? Listen in and learn what we now know about how technology impacts our children. I’m concerned about technology's effects on our children’s developing brains. Today, I spoke with Forest Bronzan, a father leading global initiatives, so we can better understand how technology impacts our lives and our children. What We Talked About: How technology is changing and impacting the way we raise our children. The challenges we face in navigating social media How parents can have open conversations with their children about technology use. Teaching children critical thinking skills to help them evaluate the information they encounter online. Setting healthy boundaries around technology use at home. What is your DORA Score? Things to Remember “Parenting is being nimble to navigate an ever-changing world, and in many cases, that's technology.” “Start early, have conversations at an early age with your children on what your family values are but also with your community.” “The biggest challenge is that high schoolers aren't aware of the negative influences on the internet.” “Parents need to pay closer attention to how their children learn about the world.” “We need to look at ourselves... We need to model the behavior ourselves.” “There's a lot of challenges and a lot that we don't know yet about the effectiveness of learning apps.” “There hasn't been a single study showing a positive benefit of social media before high school.” “Try to put the phone down as much as possible during those first few years and spend time with your child.” “Time goes by so fast. You don't want to miss those magical years checking a notification.” - Forest Bronzan
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142 The Breakthrough Years. With Ellen Galinsky
03/21/2024
142 The Breakthrough Years. With Ellen Galinsky
What if the teenage years weren't something to fear but a breakthrough opportunity for growth? Listen in as my guest, Ellen Galinsky, unveils a fresh approach. Adolescence is a transformative and extremely important time in human development. In her latest book, The Breakthrough Years, Ellen Galinsky shares what the research and adolescents need us to understand. What We Talked About: What adolescents want us to know about them What exactly are executive function skills, and why are they so crucial to children's development What can parents do to help their children develop executive function skills? Why turning conflicts into opportunities for learning is critical for all Agreeing and setting clear expectations with your children and leaving room for mistakes Things to Remember “Parents grow and change in parenthood just like children grow and change.” "Executive function skills are the building blocks for setting goals, perspective-taking, communicating, collaborating, and problem-solving. They are fundamental to life." “Don't fix it for the child; instead, help them learn the skills to fix it for themselves.” “We need to make mistakes. Making mistakes isn't a mistake. It's the way we learn.” “We learn by trial and error, particularly in teenage years.” “The most important thing we can do as parents is to help our children find their passion.” “Adolescents are learning to be brave.” “We need to help them be creators. Not Consumers.” “Young people who do best in the world have something they care about beyond themselves.” - Ellen Galinsky
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141 Vulnerable Minds. With Marc Hauser
03/14/2024
141 Vulnerable Minds. With Marc Hauser
Do you ever wonder how negative early life experiences shape our children’s minds? Listen in as my guest, Marc Hauser explains the effect of early childhood trauma and what we can do about it. I know how impressionable young brains are and have always been fascinated with the concept of the absorbent mind. Yet, in this episode, we go a little deeper into understanding how early childhood traumas affect brain development. It was not an easy conversation, but an important one nonetheless. What We Talked About: What compelled Marc to write about early childhood traumas in ‘Vulnerable Minds’ The impact of trauma on children's overall development The different types of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and how they can affect children differently. The Adverse Ts framework. Creating safe environments for children to heal Traumatic signatures and how they shape children's responses to adversity. Ways to help children develop resilience and cope with adversity. Things to Remember “We need to understand both the nature of experiences and the nature of the responses.” “The earlier adversity occurs, the more likely the damage will occur because the brain is in a fragile state of development.” “The essence of the magic comes from building trusting relationships.” “How you help a child who's been abused is different from how you help a child who's been neglected.” “Different kinds of traumatic experiences can greatly delay the natural development of certain kinds of cognitive, social, and emotional skills.” “Stress will derail three key parts of learning: Attention, Short-Term Memory, and Self-Regulation.” “It’s important to recognize that many parents have their own history of traumatic experiences.” - Marc Hauser
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140 Parenting a Disabled Child. With Kelley Coleman
03/07/2024
140 Parenting a Disabled Child. With Kelley Coleman
What does it take to navigate the unique journey of parenting a disabled child? Listen to Kelley Coleman as she shares her inspiring insights. . I created this podcast to serve parents, all parents, and today Kelley shares what it takes to parent a disabled child and shares with us her guide to doing so. What We Talked About: Why Kelley wrote ‘Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child’ The importance of having conversations about disability. Challenges of navigating the support system for disabled children Strategies and resources for navigating the complexities of caring for a disabled child. The impact of disability on siblings. Things to Remember “Parenting is about us, the parents. We do not need to try to make our children into something but instead, model the behavior that we would like our children to learn.” “We are all the best parents for our unique child, and we all do great things.” “Time is a huge privilege, and we must acknowledge that.” “Everyone and every child deserves the same access.” “Parenting and being a caregiver are two distinct jobs when they merge; that's two full-time jobs!” “We talk about disability as one of the many facets of who my child is a whole and complete human.” “It reduces our ignorance when we are genuinely curious about other humans as humans.” “The number one determiner of how a child will feel about their sibling's disability is how the parents feel about the disability and what they are projecting.” -Kelley Coleman
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139 The Montessori Child. With Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike
02/29/2024
139 The Montessori Child. With Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike
How can you benefit from the Montessori approach? Listen to Simone and Junnifa as they reveal the key ingredients for fostering a thriving Montessori child at home. What a delight to have two of my Montessori friends on the podcast together. Our paths have crossed many times, and today, I’m excited to learn more about Simone and Junnifas’ latest endeavor, their book The Montessori Child. What We Talked About: Children’s Unconscious and Conscious Mind The different planes of development in Montessori The importance of sensory learning Shifting from setting rules to creating agreements collaboratively. Supporting Independence While Offering Support The Montessori approach for the whole child Things to Remember: “Parenting is the process of being with our children, guiding them and accompanying them.” “Children change as they grow.” “It takes some consciousness to start seeing that our children are more capable of doing things as they get older.” “If you open your eyes, you'll see that each of our children is unique and different. Focus on those things that make them who they are.” - Junnifa Uzodike “Be the child’s guide on their journey, accept them for who they are, and step back to see that they are capable.” “Teenagers just want to be able to feel they belong and make a change in the world.” “Just let yourself grow through the highs and lows of everything that you learned.” - Simone Davies “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” - Dr. Maria Montessori
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138 Being the Dad You Wish You Had. With Nick Adams
02/22/2024
138 Being the Dad You Wish You Had. With Nick Adams
Are you ready to rewrite the fatherhood script? Listen in as how my guest, Nick Adams, redefined fatherhood. We all want to do better than our parents. It is part of parenting. Today, my guest shared his guide to being the father he wishes he had had. What We Talked About: Why Nick felt the need to write his book Why is the father's role so important The Five Big Stones of Effective Fatherhood Common Challenges Fathers Face Building solid and loving relationships between fathers and their children. Things to Remember: “Parenting is maintaining relationships and raising significant, effective adults.” “Instead of stressing over all of the things you could be trying to do, let’s focus on the truly important things.” “Fatherhood is a superpower.” “There’s power just in being.” “A huge part of my parenting is having a life-long relationship with my children and helping them become effective, responsible adults.” “Parents need to see the best in their children and help them see the best in themselves.” “The goal of parenthood is not perfection. It’s progress.” -Nick Adams
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137 Compassionate Encouragement. With Jeanne-Marie Paynel
02/15/2024
137 Compassionate Encouragement. With Jeanne-Marie Paynel
Have you ever wondered… ”What have I gotten myself into!?” When reflecting on your parenting journey? You are not alone! You’re amazing! I wanted to share my love and gratitude for you and invite you to join me in my Keep Cool & Carry On Discipline Challenge. Let’s debunk the myth that parenting has to be hard together. What I Talked About: Changing our mindset to debunk the myth that parenting has to be hard The foundation of Positive Discipline My Free 7-Day Keep Cool & Carry On! Discipline Challenge Looking forward to the doors of the Parenting School opening soon Things to Remember: “With a positive and intentional mindset, parenting can be a joyous, fulfilling adventure.” “We all strive to have significance and belonging. Our children's behavior informs us whether or not they feel they have significance and belonging.” “The essence of discipline is to develop self-discipline.” – Jeanne-Marie Paynel “Too often we forget that discipline really means to teach, not to punish. A disciple is a student, not a recipient of behavioral consequences.” – Daniel J. Siegel “Of all things, Love is the most potent.” “Discipline must come through liberty.” – Dr. Maria Montessori
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136: Notes from a Child Psychologist. With Dr. Tasha Brown
02/08/2024
136: Notes from a Child Psychologist. With Dr. Tasha Brown
Are you curious about the psychology behind your child's actions? Tune in as my guest, Dr. Tasha Brown shares her insights and expert notes. When working with parents or, as apparent myself, I often wonder if this situation warrants seeking the advice of a professional psychologist. Today, Dr. Tasha Brown helps us clarify when it is essential to seek them out. What We Talked About: How to know when you and your child need to meet with a psychologist Dr. Tasha’s Parent Management Training The difference between Labeled intentional praise and unlabeled praise. Positive reinforcement and "cool down" spaces instead of punitive “timeouts.” Age-appropriate expectations for children Early signs of depression in adolescent girls and how to support them Things to Remember: “When you work with children, you’re not just working with an individual. You’re working with a family.” “We know that the more attention we give to certain behaviors, the more we see them, even if they’re negative.” “When it’s important to the family's well-being that the child listens right away, we teach parents how to make appropriate requests of their children.” “Set the expectations but also manage your expectations.” “When children have what we call ‘protective factors,’ it decreases their likelihood of anxiety and depression as adolescents.” “Children are not born with the language they need to express their BIG emotions. The adults in their lives model and teach them how to communicate effectively.” ― Dr. Tasha Brown
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135: Activate Your Intuition. With Victoria Shaw
02/01/2024
135: Activate Your Intuition. With Victoria Shaw
Are you highly connected to your intuition? Listen in as my guest shares some insight on how you can activate your inner wisdom. We are all gifted with powerful intuition; whether we choose to listen to it or not is another question. Today, my guest shared some important strategies to tune into our own and help our children do the same. What We Talked About: How can we tune into our inner knowing Supporting and protecting our highly intuitive children Healing your inner child to become more present as a parent. Connecting with your child on a soul level Things to Remember: “When we can connect with our children simultaneously on the human and the soul level, that’s when the magic happens.” “When tapping into your intuition, you connect with your soul.” “Intuition is that deep knowing that you have that has nothing to do with what you know with your mind, and it is always right.” “Our natural resting state as the soul is a perfect state of well-being.” “Connecting with your intuition is learning to trust it.” “Your intuition will tell you what is the most aligned choice or truth in the now.” - Victoria Shaw
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134: Asking Powerful Questions. With Allison Task
01/25/2024
134: Asking Powerful Questions. With Allison Task
Curious about the impact of asking yourself some powerful questions? Tune in as my guest, Allison Task, shares insights on attunement and connection. Asking powerful questions is fundamental to being attuned to ourselves and our children. Today, my guest, a life coach and mother of four, helps parents through life-changing transitions. What We Talked About: Helping career-driven women transition into Motherhood Questions parents can ask themselves to tune in to themselves and their children Staying attuned to family while traveling for work Suggestions of what we can do to feel attuned to ourselves and to our child Things to Remember “Tune in to what you want and let go of visions of yourself that are no longer in sync with what you want.” “There’s a big difference between what we think will happen when we have our child and what does happen.” “Physically attuning with your child can be powerful and connecting.” “You’re here to co-regulate with them until they can regulate on their own.” - Allison task
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133: Emotionally Aware Parenting. With Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
01/18/2024
133: Emotionally Aware Parenting. With Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
Are you curious about cultivating emotional intelligence in your children? Listen in as my guest, Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, shares transformative insights. Becoming a parent often reveals unhealed trauma, and our children will activate emotions we did not even know existed, which is why it is so important to do our healing work as we parent. What We Talked About: What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) How can we be self-aware as parents What might be the blind spots we have when parenting Trauma Responsive Communication How can we help our children navigate trauma Things to Remember “Flexibility comes with creatively listening to the deeper context of what our children are communicating.” “When we start to see the behavior as the communication, then we can begin to ask the right questions.” ”Communication is more than just words. Only 7% of communication are words, 93% is everything else.” “The meaning of your communication is the response you get.” “Trauma has an impact on our thinking, behavior, and communication.” “Going through the healing process helps to stop the behaviors, communication, and thoughts that inflict trauma on the younger generation.” “We have to practice self-compassion and self-love throughout our parenting journey. Or else we will continue to traumatize and re-traumatize ourselves and that's no good for our children.” - Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
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132: Taming Our Busy Brain. With Dr. Romie
01/11/2024
132: Taming Our Busy Brain. With Dr. Romie
Ever wish you could hit pause on your buzzing brain? Listen in as we dive into the secrets of taming our busy minds with Dr. Romie Mushtaq. As parents, especially new parents, it’s critical to learn about taming our busy brains if we want to be there for our family and ourselves. Learn about some of the culprits of brain drains. What We Talked About: The eight weeks brainSHIFT protocol Dr. Romie has created The importance of unwinding our Busy Brains The Power of Micro-habits for Brain Improvement How and why it is essential to restore your sleep cycle Daily Digital Detox is a way to calm your senses and nervous system A few essential nutrition biohacks that can benefit brain health The ‘additional stress’ for the new parents and want to watch out for Things to Remember “Parenting starts with showing radical self-compassion to yourself first.” “Sometimes as children, intuitively, we know what’s going to happen in the future.” “We can love what we're doing and still have mental health challenges and burnout.” “Diet is a four-letter curse word in a brain shift community.” “A child of any age can sense your anxiety.” “Your brain is not broken, your mind is not a mess, and your spirit did not depart your soul. Just take our hand, and let’s brain shift together.” - Dr. Romie
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131: Raising Good Humans Every Day. With Hunter Clarke-Fields
01/04/2024
131: Raising Good Humans Every Day. With Hunter Clarke-Fields
How do you embrace mindfulness in everyday parenting? Listen in to Mindful Mama Hunter Clarke-Fields as she leads the way to raising good humans every day. What a wonderful way to start the new year mindfully! I'm thrilled to have Hunter back on the podcast to share her mindfulness approach to raising good humans every day. What We Talked About: Her definition of Mindfulness Learning to be in a ‘being mode’ Hunter’s C.L.E.A.R Method How to be more present with our children Nurturing Mindfulness with Our Children The Raising Good Humans Guided Journal Understanding what ‘unskilled words’ are in Parenting Things to Remember “Mindfulness is an incredible tool to help us be less reactive.” “Blaming and shaming doesn’t work.” “We do not have to fix and solve all our children's problems.” “What our children ultimately want from us is to be seen, heard and accepted.” “You wouldn’t be a great parent if you didn’t mess up sometimes.” - Hunter Clarke-Fields “When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
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130: Moving Smart. With Gill Connell
12/21/2023
130: Moving Smart. With Gill Connell
Have you ever wondered why movement is crucial for your child's learning? Listen in to find the answers with our special guest, Gill Connell. An essential conversation with child development expert Gill Connell on the importance of movement. Listen in to learn how to help your child learn through movement. What We Talked About: The importance of understanding our children’s movement pattern The evolution of movement What do children need in a well-balanced physical diet? The primitive reflexes of the newborn The necessity of letting our children walk barefoot Things to Remember “You need to think like a child when engaging with children.” “There’s a natural way for children to develop their balance system.” “Children need experiences that involve stamina, resilience, agility, and being able to use their bodies in different ways, move in different ways.” “Out of frustration comes determination and resilience.” “Play is the key to children learning about their world." “Play and outside spaces help children develop their readiness for learning in many different ways.” “Movement is the starting point for wiring the brain for learning.” - Gill Connell
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129: Minimalist Moms. With Diane Boden
12/18/2023
129: Minimalist Moms. With Diane Boden
How do Minimalist Moms embrace the 'less is more' philosophy in parenting? Listen in as my guest spills the beans on minimalist living for moms. It is the season of giving, yet we want to be intentional about not cluttering our homes and creating more waste. My guest today has chosen to be a minimalist and shares how you can, too. What We Talked About: What is Minimalism? Involving kids in our minimalist lifestyle Why we don't need to buy so many things for our kids Navigating Minimalism in the Holiday Gift-Giving Season How to deal with Birthday parties when you are a Minimalist Mom Things to Remember “Live life with intention.” “People are more important than things.” “There are so many things in our life that we can’t control, but we can control the amount of things we bring in. We are the gatekeepers of our homes.” “The stuff doesn’t matter. It’s the relationship.” “Our job is to be a guide. It's not to direct their every move.” “People can live with a lot less than they think they can.” - Diane Boden
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128: Navigating Overwhelm. With Stephanie Rosenfield
12/14/2023
128: Navigating Overwhelm. With Stephanie Rosenfield
Do you get frustrated that you are not the parent you thought you would be? Listen in to find some very useful tools to manage those emotions. My guest today is a speech therapist turned life coach for moms, supporting them in navigating overwhelm. The first step is learning to be aware to diffuse the negative emotions we might be feeling. What We Talked About: The importance of finding your calm in Motherhood Her four-step process of diffusing negative emotions The buckets of emotional management What it means to be a Life Coach for Mothers Things to Remember “There is no right way to parent.” “My body is the first indication that something is going to happen.” “All of us went into motherhood wanting to experience joy and happiness and raise good humans and society makes that difficult based on the expectations of moms.” “Once you have control over how you feel, the next step is to be able to communicate differently.” “A lot of us tend to look to other people or experts on what to do with our lives. We outsource decision making which can be so disempowering.” “Follow things that bring you joy and inspiration and unfollow those that don’t.” “Creating the awareness on how you feel can lead to a diffusion.” - Stephanie Rosenfield
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127: Reclaiming Parenthood. With Tracy Gillett
12/11/2023
127: Reclaiming Parenthood. With Tracy Gillett
Do you want to regain confidence in your parenting decisions? Listen in to find out how to let go of outdated myths. I am so grateful to have had this conversation; I’ve wanted to talk to Tracy here about the idea of reclaiming parenthood for a long time, and I'm thrilled to share it with you today. Her views, backed by science, are a breath of fresh air. What We Talked About: Reconnecting with our instincts and the natural flow of Motherhood How does Tracy’s approach to parenting differ from her upbringing? The Psychological impact of excessive praise on children Debunking myths about infant sleep and learning to parent through the night The importance of breastfeeding and what it means to do so full-term Things to Remember: “Nobody knows your child like you do. You are the decision maker.” “We’ve lost the village, and we can recreate it in other ways.” “It’s an incredible burden on a child if they’re trying to make their parents happy all the time. " “The more we over praise, the more children start to think that they are valued for what they do not for who they are.” “Praise the process rather than the outcome.” “What we need to foster as mothers is that we don't need to be the same all the time.” “A bad day doesn’t mean bad parenting.” - Tracy Gillett
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126: Advanced Parenting. With Kelly Fradin
12/07/2023
126: Advanced Parenting. With Kelly Fradin
Struggling to navigate your child's unique diagnosis? Listen in as my guest shares insights on finding parental support during difficult moments. Learning to deal with your child’s unique set of diagnosis or disability can be very isolating. Today, my guest, a pediatrician and author of Advanced Parenting, shares how we can find support as parents during these challenging situations. What We Talked About: How to get support when navigating complex health or learning diagnosis Helping parents cultivate healthy mindsets despite traumatic situations Empowering whole family dynamics amidst challenging diagnosis The importance of opening up and sharing your situation with others Why parents face denial with difficult situations How the medical system is flawed when it comes to supporting parents Things to Remember “Parenting is about incorporating our understanding of children's development and their needs.” “It’s one size fits one when it comes to parenting.” “It’s not always predictable how hard it is to go through a challenge based on a diagnosis alone.” “Challenges of all shapes and sizes can have a bigger impact on us as parents.” “The first step is deciding to take a step.” “If you take care of yourself first and think about where you are, you can get to a healthier place to make decisions and prioritize what your family needs next.” “The parent is the expert on the Child.” - Kelly Fradin
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125: Parenting the First 3 Years. With Ann McKitrick
12/04/2023
125: Parenting the First 3 Years. With Ann McKitrick
Are you finding yourself perplexed when it comes to understating your little one? Listen in to find out how to make the early years manageable. Early parenthood is a huge learning curve and one of the biggest transitions you go through as an adult. Today, my guest sheds some light on how to better prepare for the parenting experience. What We Talked About: Debunking Early Childhood Development Myths How Today's Technology Impacts Our Relationships with Children Advice for Building Deep Connections with Your Children Essential Traits of Professionals Caring for Young Children Deeper Understanding and Managing Our Children's Meltdowns Things to Remember “Parenting is a developmental process.” “Your foundational relationship with your child is the main one.” “Your baby always loves you best.” “Having boundaries while providing respect and dignity for who your child is as a person is fundamental.” “Consider your own development alongside your child to understand yourself and let that inform how you respond to your child.” - Ann McKitrick “Some researchers sensibly suggest that rather than worrying which programs our children are watching, we should concentrate on trying to reduce the total amount of time they spend in front of the screen.” - Hugh Mackay “The most important period of life is not the age of university studies but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six.” - Dr. Maria Montessori
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124: Vulnerability as a Strength. With Todd Adams
11/30/2023
124: Vulnerability as a Strength. With Todd Adams
Do you worry about your child being too vulnerable? Listen in to find out why it is important to be vulnerable, especially for men. It was a delight being able to have a rich conversation with a father working with men. I don’t often get the opportunity to ask men how they feel about being fathers or how fathers can change the outdated paradigm of masculinity. What We Talked About: Breaking barriers and embracing vulnerability in men How he helps men retrain themselves and become self-aware How to help Fathers raise their sons to be mature masculine men The importance of being self-aware of the baggage we carry from our own childhood The quality of relationships and the loneliness epidemic among men in the US Things to Remember “The best way to parent is to model the behavior you want to see.” “It's hard to give somebody love if you can't love yourself. It's hard to give somebody patience if you don't have patience yourself.” “We're not attracted to what's best for us. We're attracted to what's most familiar.” “The quality of our life is dependent upon the quality of our relationships.” “Vulnerability is one of the biggest strengths that I see in men.” “Do whatever you need to do to maintain that electricity between you and your partner.” “Stay curious around your children. They're here to teach you as much as we're here to teach them." “Every obstacle is there to help you become a better version of yourself.” - Todd Adams “Masculine and feminine roles are not biologically fixed but socially constructed.” - Judith Butler
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123: Dysregulation and Neurofeedback. With Dianne Kosto
11/27/2023
123: Dysregulation and Neurofeedback. With Dianne Kosto
Would you be willing to try anything to help your child? Listen in to learn how my guest discovered neurofeedback to help hers. I believe it is ingrained in us that when we discover something that can help others, we want to share it. And that is exactly what my guest today is: “a mom on a mission’ to share her discovery of how neurofeedback helps her child regain his confidence and the spark in his eyes. What We Talked About: What exactly is Neurofeedback Dianne's long journey to discovering Neurofeedback How we can integrate neurofeedback into our homes The importance of re-training the brain instead of medicating it When and who can utilize Neurofeedback Things to Remember: “Expect the unexpected. The only constant is change.” “Every brain does have nuances, and it's very complex. It's one of the most complicated things in the universe.” “Never force the brain to do anything it’s not ready for.” “You’re gonna enjoy the journey a lot more if you’re not expecting.” - Dianne Kosto
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122: A Mother's Memoir. With Jeannie Ewing
11/23/2023
122: A Mother's Memoir. With Jeannie Ewing
Do you wonder how other people do this whole parenting thing? Listen in to find out how my guest navigates. Sometimes, life and motherhood can throw you some curveballs. Today, my guest had a few of her own challenges and shared how she has managed them all. What We Talked About: The grief she feels raising her neurodivergent children How to guide our children through the grief process Her daughter’s journey of navigating life with a sibling with Apert Syndrome How to foster support raising a Neurodivergent child How she manages parenting and sibling dynamics while caring for a special needs child The need for maternal support from the community Things to Remember “There really is no way to teach or mentor someone to parent.” “How you love your child and how you learn to love yourself is the essence of giving birth to anything creative.” “Grief isn’t just about bereaving the loss of a living thing that has died, it’s about grieving any devastating loss. “Once grief enters your life, it doesn’t leave.” “Allowing your child to feel safe enough with you to be able to cry, to be angry, and to be just validated.” “Motherhood is part of your identity but not the totality of who you are.” - Jeannie Ewing
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121: The Quiet Rebel. With Tracie Jae
11/20/2023
121: The Quiet Rebel. With Tracie Jae
Are you at a loss on how to have critical conversations with loved ones? Listen in as my guest shares her strategies. “What can I do?” is a question I often ask myself and how I came across Tracie's work. The notion of a quiet rebel intrigued me. I hope this conversation sparks curiosity and initiates authentic conversations. They are critical to have. What We Talked About: Why authentic conversations are critical to have. The importance of leaning into our children’s curiosity Do not be afraid to answer all why questions How can we educate our children about the beauty of differences Tracie’s ‘What Can I Do’ challenge Her LOVE model for creating honest and respectful exchanges Things to Remember: “Parenting is making it to the other side with everybody happy, healthy, and whole.” “If you think you can handle it, you also need to be ready to discuss it.” “Parents have a lot of ability to restrict what comes and goes in their house.” “We stop learning, we stop growing when we stop asking questions.” ― Tracie Jae “Most important, whenever our children respond with feelings of guilt, or even shame, we can respond with, 'I love you anyway.' The way you respond to your children in the tough times will become their inner voice later in life.” ― Britt Hawthorne
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120: The Mother Load. With Meredith Ethington
11/16/2023
120: The Mother Load. With Meredith Ethington
Ever wondered about the silent mental load parenthood brings? Listen in as my guest shares her personal and professional aspects of this transformative journey. Becoming a parent is a life-changing event, yet little is shared about the overwhelming mental load it entails. Today, my guest shared her personal and professional views on the mental health concerns parents have. What We Talked About: Meredith’s New Book ‘The Mother Load’ The mental load in parenting How can new parents prevent the feeling of being overwhelmed Breaking down the stigma around talking about the hard part of parenting What our parents tell us in our parenting What is ‘Toxic Positivity’ Things to Remember: “Parenting is figuring out how to adjust your parenting strategies and methods with lots of different personalities.” “We need to prioritize self-care and not call things ‘self-care’ that aren’t.” “I think a lot of times we get overwhelmed because we have such high expectations or we’re trying so hard to get everything right.” “Keep trusting your gut, you’re doing a good job.” “We’re all struggling, no one’s doing it perfectly, and what people need is some empathy and connection.” “There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, and it’s okay to just be you.” - Meredith Ethington
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119: Bringing Therapy Outdoors. With Dr. Laura Park Figueroa
11/13/2023
119: Bringing Therapy Outdoors. With Dr. Laura Park Figueroa
Do you spend time in nature with your child? Listen in to discover why it is so important for you and your child. Nature has always been my most dedicated therapist; when I’m feeling out of sorts, a walk outside will often help restore my calm. Today, my guest and I talked about bringing therapy outdoors. What We Talked About: What exactly does an occupational therapist do Why did Laura decide to take her practice outdoors What are the challenges and advantages of being in nature vs. being indoors when treating children The “Just Right Challenge” When should you see an Occupational Therapist Things to Remember: “Nature often offers challenges that are beyond our comfort level.” “Nature-based therapy can happen anywhere.” “All of us exist in this continual context of nature.” “Kids can do hard things, we can do hard things, and that’s really what helps us to grow and change.” “Problems fester when they’re not brought to life.” ― Dr. Laura Park Figueroa “There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” ― Alfred Wainwright "Nature is a guide that teaches children how to move about.' ― Dr. Maria Montessori “When we spend time outside in beautiful places, a part of our brain called the subgenual prefrontal cortex, quiets down, and this is part of the brain that is associated with negative self-reported rumination” ― Florence Williams
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118: Coping Skills For All. With Janine Halloran
11/09/2023
118: Coping Skills For All. With Janine Halloran
Do you sometimes feel at a loss on how to help your child with their emotions? Listen in to get some important pointers. Identifying our emotions and learning how to cope with them is essential to our overall well-being. Teaching these skills to our children is my guest’s expertise. What We Talked About: The importance of identifying emotions Her approach to teaching coping skills to children Ways to process children’s anger and frustration The healthy passive and active use of the digital world Things to Remember: “Parenting is the balance between being able to teach and connect and redirect when needed.” “When you can identify what you feel, it’s automatically easier to self-regulate.” “Teach in the moments of calm.” “Resting is essential. It’s a part of the things that we need to do to continue to do the work we’re doing.” - Janine Halloran “When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” - Fred Rogers
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117: World View Parenting. With Kayla Tychsen
11/06/2023
117: World View Parenting. With Kayla Tychsen
Ever wonder what it takes to be a world-schooling family? Listen in to find out how my guest navigates it with her family. Current Event Update: this episode was recorded earlier this year before Kayla had to leave her home to keep her family safe. Every once in a while, I get to meet an Insta-friend in person. Meeting and learning about World View Parenting and all the adventures Kayla and her family have chosen to experience was delightful. Her desire for her daughters to be honored and respected is very inspiring. Listen in as she shares what she looked for when choosing a school for them while living abroad. We Talked About… Her desire to share her experiences Raising world citizens The importance of doing self-healing work to raise your children World schooling and traveling with young children How to raise children with a worldview awareness Her priorities when choosing a school for her children Things to Remember: “As my child grew, I realized that I had to learn to look inward and not just outward to the needs of my child.” “Our children can be our inspiration for becoming better versions of ourselves.” “My children are absorbing me.” “Start digging into the process of healing.” “Take the pressure off of doing things perfectly or trying to have it all figured out.” “Have conversations in your home about other cultures and other countries.” - Kayla Tychsen
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