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 HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Yoto Player- non-screen audiobook player Dr. Sheryl Ziegler’s book The Crucial Years, the Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty In Middle Childhood Erin Loechner’s book The Opt-Out Family, how to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php
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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 HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Dealing with Non-Affirming Family Members: PFLAG’s guide for families: https://pflag.org/resource/guide-to-being-a-supportive-parent/ Gender Spectrum’s resources for caregivers: https://genderspectrum.org/articles/family-resources Rebecca’s blog: www.genderspecialist.com/blog Who to Call, Write, or Donate To: Trans Youth Emergency Fund: https://southernequality.org/tyep/ Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org ACLU Action: https://www.aclu.org/action or https://www.aclu.org/writing-your-elected-representatives Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When you Weren’t Expecting This https://amzn.to/4e0XWT1 Organizations for people of faith who are supporting LGBTQ+ kids: The Real Mama Bears https://www.realmamabears.org/ Free Mom Hugs https://freemomhugscanada.ca/ Mama Dragons https://www.mamadragons.org/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php
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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 HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: · Coaching with Sarah or Corey · Our Peaceful Parenting Membership · Podcast about not making it a teachable moment · https://www.alfiekohn.org/article/five-reasons-stop-saying-good-job/ · Podcast about cultivating nonchalance Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php
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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 HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Hello, cruel World Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes https://www.melindawennermoyer.com/ https://melindawmoyer.substack.com/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php
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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 HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Coaching with Sarah or Corey Our Peaceful Parenting Membership Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php
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