Parenting the Intensity

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!" Today on the podcast I have the pleasure of welcoming pediatric occupational therapist Munira Ardhanwala. With over 25 years of experience, Munira has dedicated her career to helping children from birth to 13 years old with sensory and motor skills needed for movement, learning, playing, and writing. In today's episode, we'll be shining a spotlight on sen...

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!" Today on the podcast I welcome guest Rebeccas Jo Rushdy, Platinum Konmari Consultant and the Owner of Spark Joy & Flow where she guides fellow empaths to declutter and transform their hearts, minds and homes into sanctuaries that spark joy and flow! And that's what we talk about, decluttering to create a calmer and more peaceful space, but so much more to...

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!" Today, we have a very special guest joining us, Dr. Mercedes Oromendia, a trilingual biocultural psychologist with expertise in parenting, children, and trauma. In this episode, Mercedes and I dive deep into the world of parenting emotionally intense kids. We explore why children act the way they do and what actually happens in their bodies and mind when...

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!" In this podcast episode, I welcome the first guest, Linda Sanderville, a licensed clinical social worker, founder of the Joy Reclaimed Summit and host of the Love Yourself Liberated! Podcast. We discuss how our own childhood experiences impact the way we react to our children and how we can be less triggered. We explore the importance of setting up o...

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!" In today's episode we delve into the concept of unconventional parenting. Have you ever felt like you're going against the norm in your parenting style? Well, you might be practicing unconventional parenting without even realizing it. In this episode, we explore what unconventional parenting truly means and why it's often a necessity when raising emotiona...

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!" In this episode, we address a common frustration among parents - feeling like we've exhausted all options. We explore why general parenting advice falls short when it comes to our exceptional but challenging children, and how we can find alternative approaches that truly work. Let go of unrealistic expectations and discover solutions that will empower you...

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!" In today's episode, we will dive into the topic of working as a team when it comes to parenting our exceptional but challenging kids. Team means the other parent/or partner, but it can mean anybody else that is often with us and our kids and plays a parenting role, so even if you are not living with a partner right now it can still be relevant. Parenting...

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!" In this quick but essential episode of "Parenting the Intensity," we explore the unrealistic expectations placed on parents and how they can reframe their expectations to be more realistic. We acknowledge that there will be days when we feel like we're failing as parents, but that doesn't mean we're failing our kids or our overall parenting. It's just a h...

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!" In today's episode, we dive into the topic of tolerating your kids' pain. It's crucial for parents to be able to tolerate their child's pain, both physical and emotional, as dismissing it can have negative consequences. We explore the importance of finding support for your child during painful situations and share tips on how to acknowledge and empathize...

In this episode of "Parenting the Intensity", we dive into the topic of asking for help as parents. We explore the fear of feeling like a failure and the pressure to do it all on our own. Our host shares their personal experience of struggling with feeling inadequate, despite their professional background. We discuss the importance of finding the right support system, surrounding ourselves with po...

In this episode of "Parenting the Intensity," we dive into the topic of diagnosis. Join us as we explore the impact of labels and diagnoses on both parents and children. We discuss the benefits of having a diagnosis, such as access to specialized services and the relief of understanding that you're not alone. We also acknowledge the challenges and uncertainties that come with seeking a diagnosis,...

In this episode of "Parenting the Intensity," we dive into the different kinds of overwhelm parents and their intense children may experience. Join us as we explore the various triggers so we can deal better ourself and support our kids through these overwhelming moments. In this episode we categorizes overwhelm into 7 categories emotional physical sensory organizational mental social value-based....

In this episode, we tackle the topic of advocating for our kids. Basically, standing up for our children's needs. Advocating for your children means defending their unique needs and making sure they are understood and met by others. For kids with special needs and emotionally intense kids, advocacy is not just an option, but a necessity. But let's not sugarcoat it - advocating for your own childre...

In this episode, we dive into strategies to help you, parents, stay calm (or as calm as possible) during your child's most intense moments. As we explore the theme of staying calm in the midst of an outburst, it's essential to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. While breathing exercises can help in the heat of the moment, true calmness requires sustainable practices. We touch on...

Welcome to another episode of "Parenting the Intensity"! In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of helping our kids calm down in the heat of the moment. Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all solution, but we're here to help you navigate the challenges. We emphasize the importance of understanding that your child's behavior is a result of their internal struggles, not a deliberate attempt to...

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity," the podcast that supports parents raising emotionally intense children. In this episode, titled "We are the Experts of Our Kids," we explore the importance of trusting ourselves as parents and recognizing our expertise in understanding our children. We often doubt our parenting abilities, especially when confronted with conflicting advice from numerous experts...

In this episode of "Parenting the Intensity," we dive deep into the challenges that parents face when their children exhibit intense emotions. From meltdowns to outbursts, our children sometimes struggle to express their feelings in a healthy and controlled manner. This episode explores why our kids may seem to be at their worst with us. We start by examining the dynamics of parent-child relations...

Hey, I’m Anouk Briere-Godbout, and here on "Parenting the Intensity" we’ll talk all about how we can drop the “general parenting advice” that doesn't work with our intensely emotional kids anyway and let go of the unrealistic expectations society puts on us as parents. Together we'll find solutions and ideas that work for YOU and YOUR kids. Chances are you know what they need, but you need a littl...