Authentic Parenting

We are continuing the 3  R's of Pandemic Parenting. I have a compilation episode. I reached out to some of my favorite online people, and asked them to contribute their thoughts and best tips for regulation, routines and relationships. Now more than ever we need to prioritize our children's mental health and emotional well-being, and not focus on grades, performance, achievement, chores….and "good...

In this solo episode Anna shares what she calls the 3 R's of pandemic parenting: regulation, routines and relationships. She emphasizes that we need to prioritize our children's mental health and emotional well-being now more than ever.  Anna talks about:  Her thoughts on the current state of our lives; loss, stress, emotions, uncertainty and how she thinks this might be considered an adverse chil...

As children we need attuned, caring, consistent, present and safe caregivers for optimal growth and development. Parental presence shapes who we become. When there is consistent disruption of a child's sense of being safe and loved within the family relational trauma occurs.  In this episode we are exploring how to deal with emotional triggers and heal our relational wounds with Dr. Nima.    Other...

As parents we want to have loving, meaningful and strong relationships with our children. One way we build and maintain these relationships is communication. Learning to communicate effectively, listening with love and responding with care and respect is the foundation upon which healthy attachment develops. In this easy to follow guide Anna Seewald offers simple, yet practical tools for deepening...

How can you set limits around screen time without feeling guilty? What to do when your kid has an explosive reaction when screen time is over? How much is too much and what kind of content is ok? Is Tik Tok inherently bad? Will violent video games cause aggression in kids? These and other important questions in this episode with an education correspondent for NPR and the author of The Art of Scree...

In this Special Episode Anna is joined by her friend and colleague, co-host Laura Froyen. In it they:  Tell personal stories from their lives Answer your parenting questions Share helpful resources  Here are some of the questions answered in this episode: "How to start setting limits when they haven't been set/enforced in the past. When things have gotten so out of control, where to start first?"...

Today I want to share with you 5 practices that I've learned from the podcast that enrich my life, contribute to my daily happiness, and my overall well-being.  These are practical exercises that I have adopted from 5 fantastic guests of the show. Here are the 5 episodes where you can find the full interviews.   Ep 109: Mindful Parenting in a Messy World with Michelle Gale Ep 148: The Upside of Yo...

What is self-love?  Where do the roots of low or lack of self- love originate? Are there degrees of self- love? Is the opposite of self-love self-hatred? Can you love someone if you don't love yourself fully? How can you cultivate and practice more self-love?  This is the topic of today's exploration.  I'm joined by Nathalie Ellis .  I'd love to hear from you. 3 things I'm particularly interested...

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What does it mean to have real influence over our kids? What's the difference between control and influence? The real reason why our kids don't listen to us and how on earth can we get our children to willingly cooperate without yelling, threats, rewards and punishments? We share 2 real life scenarios from our life and explain how we got our kids to cooperate willingly.  Also, how can we cultivate...

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In today's episode I'm helping Adriana, a mom of 2 kids, ages 2 and 4 years old with limit setting. I demystify the limit setting process and ask Adriana to get clear on her why behind saying "no". Setting limits doesn't have to be unpleasant. You don't have to be harsh or angry.  It's all about knowing your why, staying calm and present, communicating the limit with compassion and holding that li...

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...

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...

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Dr. Elizabeth Cohen talks about divorce.  There is still a stigma around divorce. You may be viewed as a failure. You may view yourself as a failure. And divorce can be traumatic. Depending who initiated the process, it can come as a shock to the other party. It's always emotional. And both men and women feel a sense of loss.  While no two divorces are alike, there are still some common reasons fo...

Ilene Smith talks about moving beyond trauma, discovering true healing, ease and vitality.  Trauma is part of life and we all experience it. Trauma doesn't just reside inside your mind-much more importantly it locks itself in other parts of your body. Learn how Somatic Experiencing can help you heal the damage done by trauma on your nervous system.    BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your su...

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...

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...