The Peaceful Parenting Podcast

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Jo Ann Finkelstein, a clinical psychologist, about her new book Sexism & Sensibility Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls In The Modern World. Listen in as we discuss how to address sexism and gender bias in our parenting of both girls and boys. We talk about: 3:58 Jo Ann gives an example of gender bias she experienced growing up in her...

In this re-release of a favourite episode, we discuss the term ‘stable misery’. It’s Dr. Lynyetta Willis’s term to describe the ‘in-between’ space we sometimes experience as parents: The house isn’t burning down but things aren’t great. In this episode, Dr. Willis joins me for a conversation about how to break out of stable misery. As a psychologist and family empowerment coach, Dr. Lynyetta Willi...

This is re-release of one of our favourite episodes: Mainstream parenting is W.E.I.R.D! Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic. Well, maybe not everyone. But parenting in North American culture has changed a lot in the past few hundred years and it’s a lot different currently than some other places in the world.  My guest in this podcast set out to look at how some other families arou...

This is a re-release of one of our favourite episodes: Tosha Schore joins me to talk about what to do when your child is aggressive. Most of us have been there – kids fighting over toys, hitting, sibling rivalry, or anger that seems to come out of nowhere. How do you handle it? Is there an effective way to deal with it? Tosha is mom to three boys and an advocate for boys and their families. She is...

This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a compilation of listener questions I have answered over the last three years. We cover what to do when your child won’t listen, when you have a runner, when your child prefers one parent, when your family openly disagrees with your parenting choices.  We talk about: 2:50 What do when your child won’t listen? 4:30 3 Big Ideas of parenting a strong-...

In this re-release of one of my favourite episodes, I sit down with Dr. Stuart Shanker to understand our children’s challenging behaviour. We discuss why children act the way they do sometimes and what we can do about it.   Dr. Shanker explains the 5 domains or areas where stress shows up in our and our children’s lives. We discuss how we can be ‘stress detectives’ to help reduce challenging behav...

What are bedtime best practices?  We know how challenging bedtime can be, and in this re-release of one of our favourite episodes, Corey and I give our best tips and strategies to navigate it with ease and a big dose of self compassion! We talk about separation anxiety, how to be supportive partners to one another, creating bedtime and morning routines, and so much more. We cover: [2:30] Mindest t...

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Dr. Steve Hodges, pediatric urologist and the author of It's No Accident, Breakthrough Solutions to Your Child's Bedwetting, Constipation, UTIs, and Other Potty Problems. Listen in as we get to the bottom of your child’s accidents and potty challenges. We say the word poop 111 times so consider yourself warned! We talk about: 3:30 Case...

This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Shalyn, Mom of 5-year-old and 7-year-old sons. Listen in as we discuss strategies for supporting her son to fall asleep at night and how working on parental mindset and worries can support our kids as well. We talk about: 3:40 Helping a child who struggles to fall asleep 18:00 When it looks like a kid is intentionally misbehavi...

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Yolanda Williams of Parenting Decolonized. This is the second time we have had Yolanda on the podcast and this time we discuss why peaceful/conscious parenting is so hard and how to create the changes we need in our families and society. We talk about: 3:30 Yolanda’s explanation about why conscious parenting is so hard 5:50 How we cope...

This is a re-release of one of our favourite episodes: Corey and I discuss our best tips for traveling with kids. We know that traveling with our kids can be challenging, and there are tips and mindset hacks you can adopt and use in your own travel journeys. We cover meltdowns, setting expectations, routines, emotional backpacks, and more. We cover: [2:25] Acknowledging that traveling with childre...

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Kristen RB Peterson on letting go of “getting ready for kindergarten” and focusing on play based learning instead. Listen in as we discuss the findings of studies on the importance of play and how to foster more play in your home. We talk about: 4:45 Study about play based preschools vs. academic preschools 5:30 Confusion around what p...

This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a coaching call with Jessica, Mom of 6-year-old and 8-year-old daughters. Listen in as we identify how her own anxiety was affecting her parenting as well as how to work with her strong-willed daughter.   We talk about: 6:00 The light bulb moment around how anxious Jessica was feeling 15:00 How to work with our children’s sensory preferences 17:50...

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Greg Santucci a pediatric OT and founding Director of Power Play Pediatric Therapy. We discuss what the sensory processing system is and how to decode behaviour through cultivating a “sensory lens”. This conversation was recorded in my membership, where community members were able to ask Greg their questions.    We talk about: 6:00 The...

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview one of my favourite people and author of two parenting books, Ned Johnson. We discuss how to talk to kids to build stress tolerance, manage anxiety, build intrinsic motivation, and self regulate screen time. Ned has been on the podcast twice before- be sure to check out the other two episodes linked below once you’re done listening to...

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Ruth Whippman about her book BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity . We discuss the humanity lacking in traditional models of masculinity and the type of sensitive and connection-based parenting that is desperately needed for boys. We talk about: 4:00 Systems of power and oppression 4:35 How the same systems...

Brief summary of show: In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I discuss how to help children through the end of the school year transitions and give you tips for how to facilitate an “old-fashioned” play based summer. We talk about: 1:18 End of the school year is a transition 1:46 Transition years are even harder (end of kindergarten, moving to middle school, moving to high school etc....

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Destini Davis, certified parenting coach, author, and parenting influencer on Instagram and TikTok. We discuss her transition from permissive to conscious parenting and address backlash against this parenting style. We talk about: 6:16 moving from permissive parenting to conscious parenting 8:00 understanding compassionate discipline 9...

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, longtime peaceful parent, Bonnie, fine tunes her approach to her 4-year-old and 6-year-old children with big feelings.   We talk about: 4:24 The difference between obedience and cooperation 11:42 The difference between punishments and limits 17:00 Balancing doing things for your kids and meeting your own needs 35:00 The benefits of roughhousing be...

Peaceful parenting teenagers small group coaching/course.  Starts Thursday May 16 This course is for you if: ✅ You have teenager(s) (ages 13-19) ✅ You want to build or REbuild a great relationship with your teen ✅ You want your teen to be happy, safe and successful ✅ You want to send your teen off prepared for independence Email Sarah: Sarah@SarahRosensweet.com or send a DM to Sarah on Faceboo...

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Phyllis Fagell, a licensed clinical counselor, school counselor, and author of two books. We discuss how to parent Middle Schoolers (9-15 year olds) and focus on staying curious and coaching them through challenges with friends.   We talk about: 3:55 Why middle school is parents’ “Last best chance”  5:42 Some differences based on gende...

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I break down 8 myths about peaceful parenting that keep coming up on social media. We discuss the nuance involved in this parenting approach and what it really means to be a peaceful parent.   We talk about: 2:09 Backlash about Peaceful Parenting (PP) 4:07 How nuance of the approach doesn’t come across on social media 5:31 Myth 1: Parent...

This is the replay of a workshop I taught this week. In it, I explain what peaceful discipline is and how it differs from conventional fear- and power-based discipline. I also tell you HOW to do it, with examples and also examples from those parents who attended the workshop.  If you want to watch the workshop instead of listen, the link is here: https://youtu.be/56G5FiCuwrQ?si=um0ta2c-q68SKPUR My...

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School, about feeding/eating challenges with children with ADHD. We discuss how to help kids with ADHD learn interoception and mindfulness around eating without perpetuating diet culture. We talk about: 7:23 Flexibility when parenting an ADHD child 8:25 The...

What do you do when you don't want to yell, threaten or use consequences? Join me to learn exactly how to raise great kids with the peaceful discipline tools.  2 dates and times to choose from. Sign up here: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop Join me and learn: ✅ the difference between limits, consequences, and natural consequences ✅ why consequences are not in our peaceful parentin...