Parenting The Adlerian Way

Stacey Stewart, the CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), talks with me about the impact that our parenting style has on saving lives by the way we approach prevention of drinking and driving. MADD has created a free, evidence-based, resource to help parents apply the best approach – download it here: Power of Parents Handbookhttps://online.flippingbook.com/view/320259548/MADD’s Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/maddnational/MADD https://www.tiktok.com/@maddnational https://x.com/MADDNational https://www.linkedin.com/company/mothers-against-drunk-driving You can find Stacey on social media here:https://www.instagram.com/staceydstewart/ X: @StaceyDStewhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-d-stewart-mba-9b5472 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. How to respond to the dramatic emotional displays of my son?Q2. Strategies to give my son more responsibilities when he is not following through?Q3. As a mom, how do I stay out of the power struggles between dad and son when it impacts me?Do you have a parenting question for me? Email them to [email protected] Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me as I talk to family relations expert Dr. Taniesha Burke from Germany about the importance of parent-child relationships, how to foster them and the importance of understanding culture and meaning-making. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, with its’ more hierarchical, autocratic parenting style, Dr. Burke studied and discusses how Jamaican mothers perceive closeness and intimacy and how they deal with their children who resist parental rules and requests. You can purchase her journals here: The Parenting Journal: Key To Strengthening Your Parent-Child Relationship Rediscovering Our Love: A Parental Appreciation JournalJournal of Generations: A Gift From Grandparent To Grandchild Dr. Burke’s research: An Exploration of Jamaican Mothers’ Perceptions of Closeness and Intimacy in the Mother–Child Relationship during Middle Childhood Jamaican Mothers’ Perceptions of Children’s Strategies for Resisting Parental Rules and Requests Links to Dr Burke’s social media handles: www.facebook.com/drtanieshaburkewww.instagram.com/drtanieshaburkewww.youtube.com/@drtanieshaburkewww.linkedin.com/in/tanieshaburke***************************I am always looking for questions for the Q&A episodes. You can send me your questions at [email protected] For more of my advice, check out my website: www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mollie Thorn has been teaching parent education and also counselling families for decades.  Mollie is now a proud grandparent and that means yet another application of Adlerian wisdom! She discusses the Pennsylvania Dutch expression “Grin, Bite Your Tongue and Bear Gifts” to describe best grandparenting practices. We talk about Mollie and her husband Phil’s journey with Adlerian psychology over the years. You can find more about Mollie Thorn’s work at The Pinnacle Centre. Her profile on Psychology Today You can email Mollie directly at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 12 year old boy doesn’t play, but instead annoys and bothers others. Q2. 5 year old in kindergarten has a friend who says “you’re not my friend” if they don’t get their way. Do you have a parenting question for me? Email me at [email protected] Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having kids invites a host of other problems into the martial relationship if they are not addressed properly. Unfair division of labour, feeling unappreciated, changes in intimacy levels, a drop in the fun experienced together, power imbalances, and more can plague a relationship.  The good news is these issues are an invitation to dig deeper and grow together. Join Adlerian marriage counsellors Calvin Armerding and his business partner Lindsay Hill for more insights into kid-proofing your marriage. Follow Calvin on his Substack channel here: https://calvindarmerding.substack.com/Follow Calvin and Lindsay on social media: https://www.instagram.com/henosispress/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe4ACV00vWcS3DTATvos1XVm2MhTKSq2Z https://www.instagram.com/travelersrest.counseling/ https://twitter.com/ArmerdingC***************************I am always looking for questions for the Q&A episodes. You can send me your questions at [email protected] For more of my advice, check out my website: www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, I speak with Fabiana Bacchini, the Executive Director for The Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF) about the difficult challenges a family faces when having a premature birth, and the tremendous support their organization provides. We discuss a very important campaign that is underway to support their work. In partnership with Walmart Canada®, Pampers® Canada will donate 8 cents to the CPBF and Préma-Québec for every Pampers® Swaddlers diaper pack and for every pack of Pampers® Sensitive Wipes sold at Walmart from May 1 to June 30, 2024. This funding will go towards support programs for families of premature babies, including mental health and wellness resources.For more information about CPBF’s support programs, visit: www.canadianpreemies.org   For more information about Préma-Québec’s support programs, visit: www.premaquebec.caThose who would like to donate to the CPBF and Préma-Québec through this initiative can purchase Pampers® Swaddlers diaper packs and Sensitive Wipes in store at any Walmart location in Canada.For more information, please visit pampers.ca.***************************I am always looking for questions for the Q&A episodes. You can send me your questions at [email protected] For more of my advice, check out my website: www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meaghan Haley discusses her journey from a trauma-filled childhood that led her to seek out support from an Adlerian counsellor, to becoming an Adlerian therapist and teacher herself.  Now she is the mother of three young children (ages 5, 2.5 and 1) and she is being challenged to practice what she has learned in a whole new way. If you worry about being a “good enough” mom, give this a listen! Check out Meaghan here at www.megtherapy.comDo you have a parenting question for me? Send it in to  [email protected] Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 6th grade girl is the target of a mean “best friend”. Q2. My kids live in a two-household arrangement, and the other home doesn’t have structure. Q3. 16yr old daughter changed schools halfway through the school year and while she has a couple of new friends, she still stays in room and is lonely.Do you have a parenting question for me?  Email me at [email protected] Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. How do we talk to our kids about racism and the George Floyd riots? Q2. My son saw the video of George Floyd’s murder. How do I help him process his emotions? Q3. What can I do as a white parent to ensure I don’t raise a racist and do my part to eradicate racism? Do you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to [email protected]  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. How do I get my 12 yr old son who has become moody, to open up and talk to me about what is wrong?Q2. My kids are starting to play on the street with social distancing rules, but I don’t trust them to actually keep their distance. What do I do?Q3. My 8 year old son is exhibiting anxiety in going out in public now that more things are opening up. How do I help him?Q4. The whole family has become snappy and I am yelling more. Everything is a battle. How do I get my family back on track?Do you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to [email protected]  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. I am using your Adlerian parenting approaches but my husband has not studied them yet. How can I manage our different parenting styles? Q2. I am trying your techniques on ignoring when the kids fight and just walking away, but they follow me or they get physical with one another. What do I do?Q3. My kids are using Zoom calls to stay connected with friends but when I check they were being disrespectful and just watching a friend play instead of visiting with one another.  Q4. My daughter is using tech to stay connected with her friends more since Covid. Now that they are all online, they are excluding my daughter on FaceTime group chats like “mean girls”.Do you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to [email protected]  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alyson’s thoughts on education and homeschooling during Covid. Q1. My daughter struggles with math and says “I’m stupid”. How do I get her to do her online math homework without a fight? Q2. My son does his homeschooling online in the morning from his bedroom, but when I check on him, he is on YouTube. How do I get him to do schoolwork without policing? Q3. (24:24) My son won’t sit still to do his homework. He gets up and down and it ends up taking him twice as long.Do you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to [email protected]  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 2 yr old competitive dancer has gained a lot of weight during the pandemic and I want to bring this up to her properly, and in a healthy way. Q2. 2.5 yr old has lost interest in potty training. How do I motivate them?Q3. 7 yr old loves our new puppy but refuses to follow the rules and be gentle. What should I do? Q4. 8 yr old is loud and shrieks all the time. How do I get this to stop? I have tried everything. Alyson’s blogs on the topic of encouragement:  https://alysonschafer.com/category/best-parenting-practices/praise-encouragement/Do you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to [email protected]  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. What are the consequences for a 12 yr old daughter who is mean to her 9 yr old brother? Q2. When is it okay to swear? My 13 year old just started. Q3. Help in bringing back and improving family meetings now that they are teenagers.Do you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to [email protected]  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Attached toddler won’t let mom out of her sight in the house.Q2. 6 year old still soiling underpants. Q3. How to deal with lying. Link to Po Bronson’s Article on lying research: https://nymag.com/news/features/43893/Do you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to [email protected] Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my “Home Responsibilities By Age” download. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. I’m trying to work from home, but I am getting nothing done with the kids at home.  HELP.Q2. My kids keep coming into my home office and interrupting my work. Q3. What is it with being on a phone call? As soon as I take a call my kids demand my attention. Do you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to [email protected] Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. How do I explain COVID and the pandemic to my kids? Q2. How do I entertain my kids all day long during lock down? Q3. How can I get my child to just settle and focus?Do you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to [email protected] Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am so excited to be launching this podcast. In this intro episode, I explain my Adlerian family history and some of the core concepts of Adlerian psychology from which I give parenting advice. So glad to have you onboard. Please feel free to share with your friends, subscribe and write a review! Happy ParentingAlysonwww.alysonschafer.comDo you have a parenting question for me? Submit it to [email protected] Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Mike Rucker is the author of “The Fun Habit”. In this episode we’ll discuss the concept of happiness, the moral injury that can occur when we seek it too much and the benefits and methods for fitting joy and awe into your life and through your parenting. Additional resource book mentioned in our convo: 50 Dangerous Things (you should let your children do) Follow Dr. Rucker on all his platforms: Website https://michaelrucker.com Twitter https://twitter.com/performbetterFacebook https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffunLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/mikeruckerphd Simon & Schuster https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fun-Habit/Mike-Rucker/9781982159054 Substack https://funhabit.substack.com***************************I am always looking for questions for the Q&A episodes. You can send me your questions at [email protected] For more of my advice, check out my website at: www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could AI replace standard counselling? It’s certainly cheaper. With the trend towards “manualizing” therapy, maybe we are closer than we know. How do you feel about that? How scared should we be? Adlerian counsellor and teacher/trainer, Calvin Armerding, shares his thoughts with me.  Read the original article and other posts from Calvin on his Substack at:https://calvindarmerding.substack.com/Follow Calvin on social media at: https://www.instagram.com/henosispress/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe4ACV00vWcS3DTATvos1XVm2MhTKSq2Z https://www.instagram.com/travelersrest.counseling/ https://twitter.com/ArmerdingC***************************I am always looking for questions for the Q&A episodes. You can send me your questions at [email protected] For more of my advice, check out my website: www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 9yr old son is not trying and his confidence is dwindling.Q2. 14yr old son with type1 diabetes is too lazy to take his insulin at school. Looking for more Adlerian wisdom? Check out The Daily Adler Newsletter and The Daily Adler Podcast. If you have a question you’d like answered on a future podcast, email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Amanda Craig is the author of “Who Are You And What Have You Done With My Kid?: Connect With Your Tween While They Are Still Listening”. In this episode, Dr Craig defines what the tween years are, what is happening developmentally and how to maximize the parenting opportunities during this unique period. She also discusses the important four pillars of your parenting to focus on and methods to achieve that stable base in the relationship. Links mentioned in the show: Book: Who Are You And What Have You Done With My Kid?: Connect With Your Tween While They Are Still ListeningDr Amanda Craig’s WebsiteFollow Dr Amanda Craig on social media at IG @amandacraigphd***************************I am always looking for question for the Q&A episodes. You can send me your questions at [email protected] For more of my advice, check out my website: www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Yip is the author of “Unfinished Business” and in this interview we talk about her personal journey of being a child of immigrant parents and how that experience impacted her life. She discusses how she took charge of the process of changing the relationship with her parents and how that informs her parenting today. For anyone dealing with wounded relationships with their parents, or who wants better for their own children, this is the podcast for you! Links mentioned in the show: Amy’s book: Unfinished Businesshttp://unfinishedbusinessbook.com/, Amy’s Websitehttps://amyyipcoaching.com/Follow Amy on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amycyip & https://www.facebook.com/amyyipcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycyip & https://www.linkedin.com/company/amyyipcoaching Instagram: @amyyipcoaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 10yr old son having difficulty with change (new items in home).Plus, my thoughts on under- and over-functioning parenting.Looking for more Adlerian wisdom? Check out The Daily Adler Newsletter and The Daily Adler Podcast. If you have a question you’d like answered on a future podcast, email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenna Hermans has used her own extensive training and personal parenting experience to write a book for overwhelmed parents. In this podcast Jenna shares her story and gives us the highlights of the 5 tips we should all incorporate into our family lives for more calm in 2024. Links mentioned in the show: On IG @JennazhermansWebsite https://jennahermans.com Buy her book at a local book seller or online here: From Chaos to Calm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Marina Bluvshtein is a renowned researcher and archivist of Adler’s life. She shares how the events of his life shaped the development of his theory we know as Individual Psychology. In this conversation, Marina shares Adler’s own parenting journey and how his theory, and that of Rudolf Dreikurs, came together to still be an evolving, optimistic parenting model.  Links mentioned in the show: Learn more about the Adlerian Summer School known as ICASSI Check out the offerings at the Adler Academy of MinnesotaAnd write directly to Dr Bluvshtein at [email protected] to learn more about Adlerian training events in Chicago, Vancouver and online.   On social media, you can find Dr Bluvshtein on FB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 6 year old hits and gets angry when he doesn’t get his wayQ2. 7 year old tells “creative stories” about how his day was (aka lying). Q3. 2.5 year old is defiant with screaming fits esp on waking in the night.Looking for more Adlerian wisdom? Check out The Daily Adler Newsletter and The Daily Adler Podcast. If you have a question you’d like answered on a future podcast, email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Adlerian father/daughter duo Ted Wohlfarth and Marjie Longshore talk about their impressive work in using games and play to create unique experiences for developing the skills and felt experiences needed to help build peaceful, win-win relationships. You’ll hear how their game methods and unique scoring system can be useful at home, in the classroom, the workplace and indeed anywhere people gather.  Check out The Family Leadership Center website And social media FB Or on IG @the_4cfamilyIf you would like to support the work of The Family Leadership Center which is a non-profit organization, you can donate to their “A Peaceful World Starts At Home” campaign that furthers their work. Check out the free games and resources at EnTeam’s websiteHere is the summary of some of EnTeam’s corporate success stories:https://familyleadershipcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Manufacturing-Plant-Turnaround.pdfhttps://familyleadershipcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/International-Pharmaceutical-Company-.pdfhttps://familyleadershipcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Electric-Power-Plant-Teamwork.pdfAnd follow EnTeams on social media FBLinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much do you know about AI? Are you prepared to talk to your kids about it? How will it impact them? How do you respond when the school emails you to share that your child plagiarized a paper using AI? Thankfully, Adlerian Valerie Tih of JoyFULL Coaching has the answer parents are looking for!  FREE Download: Top 10 Tips for Navigating AI with your Childhttps://mailchi.mp/a04b5ed1d560/alyson Enneagram course:https://joyfullcoaching.ca/the-enneagram-unplugged-course/Use code “Alyson” for 20% offEnneagram Discovery Package:https://joyfullcoaching.ca/coaching/https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/enneagram-discover-package-tickets-644373918737?aff=oddtdtcreatorUse code “Alyson” for 20% off Follow Val and JoyFULL Coaching on social here:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JoyfullCoaching IG https://www.instagram.com/joyfullcoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerietih/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Kindergartener doesn’t want to go to school and explodes.Q2. Even with all the Adlerian approaches, 10 and 12 yr old sisters still fight.Looking for more Adlerian wisdom? Check out The Daily Adler Newsletter and The Daily Adler Podcast. If you have a question you’d like answered on a future podcast, email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am excited to share my conversation with two-time Fulbright Scholar Sam Young M.Ed., a neurodivergent educator, as we discussed issues such as masking, the pitfalls of deficiency models and the importance of strength-based talent development. In the podcast Sam mentioned the great Sir Kenneth Robinson TED Talk, “Do schools kill creativity?” so I am including that link here: https://youtu.be/iG9CE55wbtY?si=_bROeNrtJqEcp_kAYou can also look at the online classes and resources at Young Scholar’s Academy, the school that “Mr. Sam” runs as an adjunct to their main educational outlet. His courses can be found here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Always fantastic to interview my fellow Adlerians who are creating important curriculum for the public. In this episode, I talk to Morgan Crew who is a single mother of two (ages 17 and 20), a registered nurse as well as a registered psychotherapist and mental health educator. She has created a program to help teach mental health skills in an upstream manner, rather than waiting for a crisis. It’s great for parents, but also for teens and parents to take together! Connecting with Morgan:Therapy practice website is www.morgancrewcounselling.ca  Email [email protected] PREVAIL course can be found at: www.prevailproveyourpower.ca email is: [email protected] Social media:Facebook and LI is Morgan CrewInstagram is @morgancrew.ca If you like my podcast Parenting The Adlerian Way – please like, share and write a review! Also, check out The Daily Adler e-newsletter and podcast so you can get inspirational personal development in your inbox daily! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-adler/id1671211692https://dailyadler.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 10yr old daughter claims she forgets everything and I have to remind constantly. Q2. 16yr old is skipping 3-4 classes a week and I worry about her marks.If you have a question for me – email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist.Check out The Daily Adler Podcast too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be a “good parent” by today’s northern hemisphere, privileged standards?  Good grades, good jobs, good car, and house. What if that is all wrong? What if that is actually contributing to the downfall of civilization?  Dr Elizabeth Cripps, a parent herself, applied her educational training in philosophy to try to answer how we solve global problems like climate change, pandemics, antibiotic resistance, and social inequity by the way we parent and use our collective power for the good of our children but also for all. We had a great discussion about all of that, as well as her latest book, “A Philosopher’s Guide to Doing Right by Your Kids – and Everyone Else”.  Check out some of these great organizations for social action: https://parentsforfuture.orghttps://www.momscleanairforce.orghttps://ourkidsclimate.org/And keep following Dr Cripps work here: on twitter at @ebcripps www.elizabethcripps.weebly.comIf you enjoy my podcast, please like, share and/or write a review! Also, check out The Daily Adler e-newsletter and podcast so you can get inspirational personal development in your inbox daily! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-adler/id1671211692https://dailyadler.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every parent needs to be aware of the possibility that their child may have an intimate photo being distributed without their consent, and the harmful effects this causes. In this episode, I talk with British Columbia’s Attorney General, Niki Sharma, to discuss the alarming rise in sexploitation and the work she has done in B.C. to protect the rights of victims of sexual violence. Minister Sharma announced new legislation that removes the previous barriers to getting those images removed and better legal recourse for the platforms that host them.To read a copy of the letter from the Minister’s office, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Intimate_Images_Protection_Act_Letter.pdfTo learn more about the Intimate Images Protection Act, visit: https://gov.bc.ca/ProtectingYourImagesTo read about supports available for survivors of gender-based violence, sexual assault, or domestic violence, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/domestic-violenceTo access resources and research about the online sexual exploitation of children, visit: https://cybertip.ca/en/If you have a question for me, email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Help with sleep training a 20 month old the Adlerian wayQ2. Help with fostering independence in a 13 year oldLooking for more Adlerian Wisdom? Check out The Daily Adler Newsletter and The Daily Adler Podcast. If you have a question you’d like answered on a future podcast, email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and journalist Jennifer Wallace discusses the research and findings that lead to the writing of her amazing book, titled above. We discuss what conditions have created this problem, how it’s affecting both our parenting and our children…  and most importantly; what we can do about it.  You can find Jennifer’s website hereHer book can be ordered here:Check out “The Mattering Movement” here.Follow Jennifer on IG @jenniferbwallaceIf you have a question for me, email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maya Payne Smart has a mission to help parents nurture, teach and advocate for children getting on the road to reading. We discuss her book “Reading For Our Lives” and why it has such a gripping title of urgency. She also spells out an action plan from birth to six on ways parents can foster literacy. In this episode we learn what the research shows about best practices and how “laps over apps” is the way to go when it comes to reading to our children. Plus, so much more! Give it a listen and share with your friends. Maya has a great website full of free weekly resources for parents at: www.mayasmart.comYou can also get social with Maya at: IG: @mayasmarty Twitter: @MayaSmart Pinterest: @mayasmart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is one of my longer podcasts because I was intrigued with the compelling content of the discussion I had with Stéphane Deschênes, founder of the Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park and President of the International Naturist Federation. I caught up with him in Paris, France.  I learned more about the motivation behind living as naturist. Turns out it holds many Adlerian principles at its core too. We discussed the benefits for children, which is especially important given the growing rates of mental health issues for children with body image issues.  Stéphane also discusses the irrational parental fear that some parents have regarding how safe his and other parks around the world are.  A fascinating episode!You can learn more about Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park at their website here.And follow them on social media at: IG @bareoaksYouTube BareOaks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Discovered my 13yr old is texting with a girl who says she is cutting.  Q2. Stepmom of 10yr old looking for support for dealing with parental alienation.Q3. Do you have a podcast with the whole parenting theory? Q4. Nanny of 2yr old & 3 mo old asks how to help Dad who is now losing sleep as the once trained 2 year old is waking again in the night.Q4. Nanny of 2 yr old asks for help with transitions that lead to anger and throwing items.Resources from this episode: Check out Jamie Scrimgeour’s work with step parenting Book on Parental Alienation:  Parenting With A Toxic ExDetails and registration for Alyson’s Webinar “School Readiness – Utilizing the Summer to Prepare for School” If you have a question for me – email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I talk to Rachael Katz, author of the book “The Emotionally Intelligent Child”. We discuss the importance of understanding the developmental continuum our children are on as they learn social and emotional intelligence, as well as activities to help them develop in these areas. Rachael introduces her MIND framework, which stands for Mindfulness, Inquiry, Non-Judgmental, Decide as tools and skills to develop as we tackle the bigger skill of parenting. Buy Rachael’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Intelligent-Child-Cooperative-Well-Balanced/dp/1684038154More details on the book from the publisher New Harbinger Press: https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684038152/the-emotionally-intelligent-child/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAw8OeBhCeARIsAGxWtUyu6qhtnC2ModrhlWY8b3Bo3eYJEnlmDu0_scv-fZNeFLfWdk1A1pEaAr5vEALw_wcBSend any questions or comments to Rachael on LinkedIn at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-katz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychologist Dr Vanessa Lapointe discusses the recent stats on the negative effects of social media on our youth’s mental health. We also discuss the film “The Cost Of Beauty” - a 3 minute heart-wrencher of a documentary about a mother and daughter ‘s journey of how social media created a deadly eating disorder. Dr Lapointe discusses Dove’s Self Esteem Project and their latest project to encourage parents to petition for changes to the Kids Online Safety Act to put youth mental health ahead of profits. You can find the movie, The Cost of Beauty, and the petition form, youth mental health hubs here:  https://www.dove.com/ca/en/stories/campaigns/kids-online-safety.htmlDownload the confidence kit here:  https://www.dove.com/ca/en/dove-self-esteem-project/help-for-parents.htmlMore about Dr Vanessa LaPointe here:  https://drvanessalapointe.comIf you like my podcast Parenting The Adlerian Way – please like, share and write a review! Also, check out The Daily Adler e-newsletter and podcast so you can get inspirational personal development in your inbox daily! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-adler/id1671211692https://dailyadler.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sue Groner is a certified Positive Discipline parent educator and the author of “Parenting with Sanity & Joy: 101 Simple Strategies”, as well as creator of the CLEARR™ method of parenting. In this episode, Sue talks about her parenting model and also gives very clear examples for screen time, school lunches, clean rooms, healthy eating and more.  Parents can visit her website to receive 5 tips for Parenting with Sanity and Joy – Now!  Her Podcast is The Parenting Mentor Sessions Podcast (anywhere you get your podcasts). Her book “Parenting with Sanity & Joy: 101 Simple Strategies”.And, here’s where you can find Sue: https://theparentingmentor.com https://www.instagram.com/theparentingmentor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theparentingmentor https://twitter.com/ParentMentoringhttps://www.facebook.com/theparentingmentor1https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-g-groner-09aa395/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Daughter talks like a “mean girl” to her sister. Will she talk to everyone like that? In this episode I also discuss a common parenting trend I see: The gridlock between parent and teen as the parent says “why should I do something nice for you when you are being so rude and irresponsible” and the child is thinking “why would I want to be nice and co-operate with you when you are so mean to me?”. I also shared some great ways for parents to get more involved and learn more about Adlerian parenting ideas. Here are the links: NASAP (North American Society of Adlerian Psychology) annual conference June 1-4 in Denver, CO. Check out The Parent TrackICASSI (International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes) in Dublin, Ireland. I am attending the first week July 30th to Aug 5th, but there is also the second week Aug 6th – 12th. You can do one or the other or BOTH! The Daily Adler e-newsletter and The Daily Adler Podcast (hosted by my brother Jeff Knight). If you have a question for me, email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a childhood survivor of cancer, Dr Kelly Fradin grew up to become a pediatrician dedicated to helping children with complex medical conditions. She has been helping parents navigate the challenges that arise once you get a diagnosis for a child. We talk about how to find good information and support, about how this impacts the marriage and siblings, how to find the joy on the journey and much more. Even if you aren’t parenting a child with a diagnosis, we can all learn how to be a better community for those who need us too. You can order the book here: You can follow Dr Fradin’s parenting advice on IG @AdviceIGiveMyFriendsDr Fradin’s website https://adviceigivemyfriends.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting often targets the Mom demographic and their needs and wants, leaving us to assume Dads don’t engage enough. Turns out, Dads just want to engage differently! My guests Dave Drazen and Dr Brian Lewis are two Dads who have conducted a lot of research to learn about that difference so that Dads who want to step up their parenting get the support they need the way in they want it delivered.  From this episode: North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP) and its annual conference is here. Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) hereDr Brian Lewis on FB hereDave Drazen is on social media @daviddrazen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 7yr old daughter with anxiety has explosive fits when things don’t go as she’d like.  Q2. When to start talking about sexual consent and how? Is 11 too young? Q3. 16 yr old son embroiled in a power struggle who refuses to communicate about the need to work together instead of living like he’s in a boarding house.Q4. 5 yr old triplets and a 2 yr old sibling. One refuses to own responsibility for mistakes and blames others, one is quirky and hoards things in her bed and the room is chaos. And the 2 yr old refuses to eat what is served so dinner is a 1.5 hour ordeal. If you have a question for me – email me at [email protected] Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for The Daily Adler to get a hit of Adlerian inspo and learning in your inbox https://dailyadler.comSign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Ben Rader and I discuss the concept of “chosen family”. It turns out that almost everybody has a chosen family if they take a moment to consider the idea. Ben helps us understand the important role a chosen family provides in creating social belonging as well as important opportunities it provides to either perpetuate or change the roles we play in our most important relationships. Check out Dr Rader’s community at www.MASLCommunity.org Check out the Color of Child Welfare conference we discussed here: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/COCW2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a thirteen percent increase in drug deaths last year, it seemed fitting to talk to skateboard prodigy Brandon Turner, who overcame his own struggles with addiction and run-ins with the law. We’ll hear his journey to sobriety and how that led him to create a new rehab center that provides skateboard programs (and other types of programs as well) to create a safe, healthy, and healing community for teen skateboarders and beyond.  Learn more at:https://healthyliferecovery.com Social media: IG @healthyliferecoveryinc and @bturner_FB https://www.facebook.com/healthyliferecoveryinc LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-turner-b35089100 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.