
Parenting The Adlerian Way
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030: Guest Interview with Jane Nelsen the creator of “Positive Discipline” and “Positive Discipline Parenting Tools” and the spread of Adlerian training around the world.
Jane Nelsen is a fellow Adlerian who has not only created 16 parenting books, but her organization is training parent educators to teach Adlerian parenting all over the world and in staggeringly huge numbers! This dynamo is literally changing parenting around the globe and I was excited to hear more about her international training and how these concepts are received by other cultures. You can find out more about Jane, all her book titles and Positive Discipline here: https://www.positivediscipline.com https://www.positivediscipline.org https://www.facebook.com/positivediscipline https://www.twitter.com/PDTweets https://www.pinterest.com/pdpins1 https://www.instagram.com/positivediscipline https://www.youtube.com/user/PositiveDiscipline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

029: Guest Interview with Michele Borba “Unselfie: Why Empathic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World”
Michele and I dive into the content of her recent book. We discuss the importance of empathy, the research to support it and most importantly, how parents can and MUST cultivate it in childhood. She has spoken to over a million parents in 43 nations. A true gem and expert. Enjoy! You can find her book here: UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. Coming March 2021: Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Web: micheleborba.com Instagram: @drmicheleborba Twitter @micheleborba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

028: Guest Interview with Erica Ehm: “Journey to find and build community support for moms”
Erica founded the YummyMummyClub.ca 14 years ago, well before on-line communities were a “thing” and now she’s garnering over a dozen prestigious awards for her work. In this episode, Erica talks about her personal parenting journey and the need to have support from other moms as she raised her children, especially the teen years when mental health issue arose. Erica also discuss her new musical series for kids called “Outta The Books” which is launching on YouTube. You can check out the trailer here. Follow her on social: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaehm/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EricaEhm FB https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsEricaEhm IG https://www.instagram.com/ericaehm/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

027: Parenting Q&A with Alyson Schafer
Q1. Help with encouraging words for test taking before and after Q2. 15yo’s personality has changed and is becoming rude and moody Q3. Helping a 4yo cope with flu shots, blood work and COVID testing Q4. How to support a student stressed with SSAT and school applications Q5. Helping 14yo freshman make friends during online schooling Q6. Helping child learn to play independently and not demand my attention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

026: Guest Interview with Barbara Coloroso “Parenting With Wit and Wisdom in Times of Chaos, Loss, Grief and Covid19”
One of the first parenting books I ever read was “Kids Are Worth It” by Barbara Coloroso. When I attended her talks as a young mother, I didn’t know I was going to become a parent educator or speaker myself. I just wanted to drink up all her wisdom. She is an internationally reknowned consultant on parenting, teaching, school discipline, positive school climates, bullying, grieving, non-violent conflict resolution and restorative justice. Such a pleasure to get this hour with her to talk about how to parent around the death and all the chaos that surrounds us during this pandemic. Barbara will talk about the Tao of Family ( time, affection, optimism) and the 3 passages of grief. You’ll hear how to talk to a child about death as well as signs your child needs professional support. In the podcast, Barbara recommends the following book: They Came Like Sparrows: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002PYFVW6/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 You can get free downloaded resources from her website: www.kidsareworthit.com Follow her on social: Twitter: @BarbaraColoroso LinkedIn: Barbara Coloroso FB: https://www.facebook.com/Kids-are-worth-it-inc-259924737382882/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

025: Parenting Q&A with Alyson Schafer
Q1. How can I deal with my 10 yr olds and his tics? Q2. Should I force my anxious teen to get a driver’s licence? Do you have a question for me? Email me at [email protected] with the subject #AskAlyson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

O24: Guest Interview With Dr Michael Rich: Social Media and Interactive Tech during a Pandemic
I met Dr Rich a few years ago when we were both on a panel together discussing social media and youth mental health in Ottawa. Check out the bio he sent in below, and you’ll see why he is my go-to for everything digital health related. We talked about his work at the clinic, definition of addiction, 4 categories of disorders, mental health and tech, responsible use of screen time, the pandemic, online schooling and much, much more. Here is Dr Rich! Hi, I’m Michael Rich,. more widely known as The Mediatrician. I am Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, and of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. I practice Adolescent Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital, where I founded the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders, the first evidence-based medical program addressing physical, mental and social health issues associated with digital technology. For near;ly 20 years, I have directed the Center on Media and Child Health (CMCH), which studies and provides research-based, practical answers to parents, teachers and clinicians about children’s media use and the positive and negative implications for their health and development. Instagram: @cmch_boston and @bostonchildrens Twitter: @cmch_boston and @bostonchildrens Facebook: @centeronmediaandchildhealth and @bostonchildrenshospital YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cmchboston Here are some terrific online resources from Dr Rich, including where you can submit questions! Family Digital Wellness Guide Family Digital Wellness and Return to School 2020 Halloween 2020 Guide Ask the Mediatrician submissions portal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

023: Q&A Twins and Triplets
Q1. How to deal with other people staring at their “twin-ness” Q2. Finding 1:1 time and competing for parental attention Q3. Triplet 2.5yo and meal time chaos Q4. Triplet 2.5 yo and potty training refusal Q5. 10 yr old not keeping up with old friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

022: Guest Interview With Kirsten Chase: Mindfulness for Children
I am very excited to bring you this episode of the podcast! Listen in as I speak with Kirsten Chase. Kirsten is the founder of Kidevolve which is an unique company that’s creating targeted, super-engaging mindfulness meditations training materials for children 6- 12. You’ll hear snippets of great guided meditations geared for children and why social emotional learning is so key, especially during a pandemic. You can find more about Kirsten and her work at the links below: 💝 Lots more at http://www.kidevolve.com/ 💝 👉 Follow Kidevolve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kidevolve 👉Follow Kidevolve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidevolve/ 👍 Like Kidevolve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidevolve/ 🎧 Listen to our Creative Mind Journeys on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Suf6jw 💝 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! https://bit.ly/2yhtB3b 💝 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

021: Guest Interview With Dr Steve Silvestro: The Pandemic
This is an exciting episode of the podcast! I have expanded the format to include guest interviews. My inaugural guest is Washington area pediatrician Dr Steve Silvestro. Dr Silvestro is the creator of The Child Repair Guide, a multimedia child health education platform utilizing video, podcast, and written content designed to help parents “think like a pediatrician” and take ownership over their kids’ health. In this episode, I talk to Dr Silvestro about the pandemic and what parents really need to know about coronavirus amidst so much confusion and misinformation. We talked about which key statistics parents should be paying attention too. I also asked Dr S’s thoughts on the controversy about kids and if they should or should not wear masks. We delved into the impact of the pandemic on families and education and more! I am sure after this interview you will want to learn more from Dr Silvestro so I encourage you to follow him on his platforms: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesilvestro/ Twitter - @zendocsteve https://twitter.com/zendocsteve FB - https://facebook.com/drstevesilvestro IG - @zendocsteve https://instagram.com/zendocsteve YouTube - https://youtube.com/drstevesilvestro Parents can sign up for Dr Steve’s newsletter, and find all of his articles & podcasts, and Mindfulness for Parents Online Course at www.drstevesilvestro.com Parents of children ages 2-6 can check out ‘10-Minute Preschool,’ a collaboration between Dr. Steve and his wife, Monica, an early childhood educator. With a welcome song, creative lesson and activity, and goodbye song, ‘10-Minute Preschool’ brings all the best parts of preschool right to your home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1.0 Alyson’s Documentary Review: The Social Dilemma on Netflix by Tristan Harris of The Centre for Humane Technology Q1. What will be the mental health impact of COVID on my children ( wearing masks, not touching friends, and constant fear mode of germs)/ Q2. What is the impact of the potential second wave and our children being in and out and in and out of school? Q3. How can I keep my child connected with their friends / classmates if they are doing school from home? Q4. Will mom’s really be able to go back to the office given everyone is expecting kids to be home multiple times with runny noses and coughs that aren’t COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Q1. (0.00) What should I be doing to prepare my child for back to school with the new normal ? Q2. ( 11:17) What can I do to make home schooling better than it was in the spring? Q3 (16:46) Is it okay to make different choices about home schooling vs in class for different kids? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Q1. (0.00) 9 yo with sleep issues since covid and divorce Q2 (16.40) How to talk to small children (5 and 7) about their cousin’s parents divorcing. Q3 (22.10) 13 and 15 year old refuse to clean up and I am furious that I have to do everything. Do you have a parenting question? Email me at [email protected] and I’ll answer anonymously on an upcoming episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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011: Adlerian Theory on Parenting Teens
Alyson Schafer’s Parenting Teens FB Group Into (0.00) Some Adlerian theory on parenting teens Q1 (8.10) I don’t trust my super social 17 year old to not meet up with friends when he goes out. Q2. (19:25) We disapprove of the girl my 15 year old son is dating, and feel she is a bad influence. Q3. (25:45) My twin 11 year old boys love each other but fight too much, especially at bedtime in their shared room. They also constantly bug me to play video games, which I limit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

010: 20 ways to be an encouraging parent
Q1 (6:17) My 18 yo DD has severe depression / anxiety and spends her days on Netflix and has stopped doing homework. I am done policing. What else can I do? Q2 (10:38) My family has been following the COVID protocols, but the grandparents have not. With bubbles opening, how do I let them know they can’t hug or kiss the grandkids without hurting their feelings? Additional Adlerian Resources to Check out: NASAP North American Society for Adlerian Psychology ICASSI International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes Adlerpedia All Things Adler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.