Authentic Parenting

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BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast     *** Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Gu...

BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast     *** Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Gu...

Deep dive into play on this SPECIAL episode with Laura Froyen. We answer YOUR questions. Don't enjoy playing with your kids? Feeling guilty? How much should you play anyway? How to say "No, I don't want to play right now" to your kids?  Also:  simplifying the environment  encouraging independent play open ended toys child led play on the value of roughhousing  moms vs dads and what kids get  BECOM...

Barry Weinhold, Ph. D talks about the Drama Triangle.  The drama triangle is a dynamic model of social interaction. It was developed by Dr. Karpman when he was a student of Eric Berne, M.D. father of transactional analysis. Karpman and other clinicians point out that "victim, rescuer, and persecutor" refer to roles people unconsciously play, or try to manipulate other people to play,  The triangle...

BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast     *** Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Gu...

Today's episode is an on-air-coaching call. I'm helping Charlotte, a mom of 2 girls under the age of 10 from the UK.  Charlotte is carrying a massive guilt from the time of the birth of her first daughter She has created a story in her mind that she doesn't have the "right bond" with her daughter. We start off by discussing her 8 year old's toileting issue, however the episode takes a completely d...

Jonice Webb, Ph. D talks about childhood emotional neglect, CEN.  Childhood Emotional Neglect is both simple in its definition and powerful in its effects. It happens when your parents fail to respond enough to your emotional needs while they're raising you. Take the free questionnaire on her website to find if you have CEN.  Other episodes you may enjoy:  EMOTION SERIES  The Upside of Your Downsi...

Sarri Gilman teaches us all about boundaries. Do you struggle with boundary setting? Do you often say yes when you mean no? How do you deal with boundary pushers and boundary blind people?  how to set boundaries how to know what your boundaries are how to deal with your own emotions about your boundaries  how to deal with others emotions about your boundaries  and how to do deal with others who ar...

Today's episode is an on air coaching call.  I'm helping Jacquie, a working mom of a 3 year old boy.  Some of the themes we explore are:  Jacquie's anxiety. She has struggled with anxiety and depression most of her life but it got worst during pregnancy and after birth became more uncontrollable. Work-motherhood balance. Is it even attainable?  Guilt, how to cope with it?  Worthiness. Are you meas...

Laura Vanderkam talks about how you can feel less busy while getting more done with the 168 hours we all have each week. She shares some tips and tricks to make your days more productive, less rushed and spend more time on the things that matter.  Some things we discussed:  Time Tracking how tos The list of 100 Dreams Teaching kids responsibility  Time is elastic and we can manipulate its percepti...

BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast     THE TOP 10 OF 2019 How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your KIds Raising Emotionall...

I'm circling back with past on air coaching participants to find out where are they now and how are they doing?  Was the coaching session helpful? Did they apply any of the insights, tools and strategies that we discussed during our call into their life and parenting?   What's the update?  Participants who appear in this episode:  1. Lauren, 146: Tips to Ease Parental Anxiety and Set Boundaries  2...

I'm circling back with past on air coaching participants to find out where are they now and how are they doing?  Was the coaching session helpful? Did they apply any of the insights, tools and strategies that we discussed during our call into their life and parenting?   What's the update?  Participants who appear in this episode:  Amber from episode 184: Disagreeing on Discipline How To Find the M...

Good Bye 2019, Welcome 2020! Anna reflects back on the year, shares the top 10 episodes of 2019, some lessons she has learned, her word of the year, what the podcast meant for her in 2019 and what's coming in the new year. Also, she shares her 19 for 2019 along with her struggles of creating a 20 for 2020 and invites you to play a little game.  BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support w...

BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast     *** Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Gu...

BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast     *** Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Gu...

What you are about to hear is an unexpected conversation that started out as an on air coaching call.  Katie, the mother of 4 children from Australia had signed up to be coached on air a while ago. She has been one of my faithful listeners. I reached out and as she began speaking I soon realized that this not a coaching episode, that  I need to hold space for her to share her story. Because it rem...

Do you have a hard time saying to "NO" to people? Do you often sacrifice your own needs to accommodate other people? Do you have a difficulty setting firm boundaries?  Are you unhappy in your relationship but unable to leave?  Does your marriage or relationship take up your thoughts and energy? Are you the one that is constantly making sacrifices in your relationship? Then you may be in a codepend...

FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast      *** Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>> http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early child...

Originally from Brazil, Kelly, a mother of 3 young children is finding it hard raising her family in the United States without the support of an extended family. In addition to not having that support from her family near by, her husband also works long hours as he owns his business. The heavy lifting of caring for her children falls on Kelly's shoulders and at times parenting can be emotionally d...

Resources Suggested By Laura: 1. Random Acts of Kindness A relationship-based game designed to help couples re-establish connection, affection, and  emotional intimacy. Get your FREE copy now and start building a better relationship TODAY! 2. Nurturing the Couple Friendship 3. Deepening Date Night 4. Five Lessons from the Early Days of Love   By Anna:  How To Stop Yelling online, self-study course...

Big milestone! The 200th episode!!! Listen in as Authentic Parenting community manager Lauren Thomas hosts the show and puts Anna on the hot seat.  Did you ever wanted to know who is Anna's most favorite guest? What are her top 3 most impactful episodes and why? What's "the most authentic moment of the podcast" as Anna calls it? What guest/s caught her off guard? She tells the tail of 3 guests. Ho...