Joyfull Parenting

Today my guest is the brilliant, Jordan. Sharpiro. Jordan Shapiro, PhD is a globally celebrated American thought leader. He's senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop , and Nonresident Fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution . His Forbes' column (2012-17) on global education, learning through digital play, kids and culture was read by over 5 million people around the world. He is an international speaker and consultant whose fresh perspective combines psychology, philosophy, and economics in unexpected ways. His book, The New Childhood: Raising Kids To Thrive in a Connected World (Little, Brown Spark 2018) changed the cultural conversation about parenting and screen time.   In his upcoming book, Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad (Little, Brown Spark 2021), Shapiro offers a norm-shattering perspective on fatherhood, family, and gender essentialism. This thoughtful exploration of dad-psychology—presented from an archetypal perspective—challenges our familiar assumptions about the origins of so-called traditional parenting roles. There are hundreds of books on parenting, but when it comes to books about parenting identity, rather than the nuts and bolts of raising children, nearly all are about what it's like to be a mother. Father Figure fills that gap. It teaches dads how to embrace the joys of fathering while guiding toward an image of manliness for the modern world. Shapiro has worked an adviser and strategist to the United States Air Force, helping Air University's eSchool develop pedagogical practices that promote sophisticated 21st century “habits of mind.” He created Thomas Edison State University's flagship online course, “Critical Thinking with Video Games,” an interdisciplinary learning experience designed for adult learners, that draws connections between the classic texts of the Western academic tradition and the narrative and mechanic components of today's most popular video games. During the week, you can find him in the classroom at Temple University, where he teaches in the Intellectual Heritage Program and developed the online version of the university's core curriculum. Asked to list his favorite texts to teach, he doesn't hesitate, “Plato's Republic and Freud's Civilization and its Discontents. It's amazing to see young adults discover how old ideas can remain so relevant even in such a new world.”   Shapiro is an expert adviser to the World Economic Forum, and a participant in China's Taihe Civilization Forum. He's also a member of the academy that judges the Varkey Foundation's Global Teacher Prize. And he serves on the advisory board of the exclusive global think tank, Symi Symposium, led by former Greek prime minister George Papandreou. He regularly travels around the world, delivering keynote addresses at international conferences hosted by organizations like UNESCO's Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP). A Philadelphia native, Jordan is a graduate of Friends Select School, a small Quaker college preparatory school. He earned his bachelor's degree at Bard College, where he studied closely with Lithuanian filmmaker/artist Adolfas Mekas and Judaism/religion scholar Jacob Neusner. He earned his doctorate in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA, where he studied phenomenology with legendary American philosopher Edward S. Casey (former president of the American Philosophical Association).   Before graduate school, Jordan dreamed of becoming a chef. His first job, as a teenager, was as a prep-cook at Jack's Firehouse, a long-time Philadelphia institution. He quickly worked his way up to the position of head line cook. Next, he took a gap year between high-school and college, to work with celebrity chef Bobby Flay at New York City's Mesa Grill and Mesa City restaurants. After college, Jordan became owner/operator of the Reading Terminal Market's Down Home Diner. In 2008, he sold his stake in that business to shift his focus to education and public service.    At parties, Jordan has been known to humble-brag about winning the $10,000 grand prize on Television's America's Funniest People when he was thirteen years old. Along with his best friend, he sang an original song called “What Part of the Pig Does the Hot Dog Come From? ” Find out more about Jordan on his website https://www.jordanshapiro.org And you can find some fun stuff he posts on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jordosh/   I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven't already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It's also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guests are Hannah and Kelty of Upbringing. Hannah & Kelty are twins, coaches and speakers behind the parenting movement Upbringing. Certified in Simplicity Parenting, Positive Discipline and trained in NVC and Foundations of the respectful parenting approach, RIE, Upbringing empowers parents in over 100 countries to show up + grow up alongside their kids when it comes to daily discipline.  Hannah & Kelty's top-ranked podcast, Live Q&As, courses + guides call parents in with humor and honesty, giving them permission to align their personal values with their parenting practices in the name of sanity + social change. Hannah & Kelty co-parent on an organic veggie farm outside Portland, OR that they share with their partners and kids, ages 4, 5, 6 and  7.  To find out more about these fabulous women go to  https://www.upbringing.co And for daily inspiration follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upbringing.co/ To find out more about all things Joyful Beginnings go to: https://www.joyful-beginnings.org And to follow them on Instagram click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/ I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven't already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It's also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Ashley is a certified cooperative childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and lactation counselor. She is the founder of Birthsmarter, which provides relevant and inclusive education for expectant parents living in NYC and virtually, across the world. With over a decade of experience supporting new parents, Ashley provides one-on-one support, group classes, lectures, and distance learning for the perinatal population and the professionals who serve them. After the birth of her first child in 2014, Ashley became driven to understand birth physiology on a deeper level. Better for it, she coined The Three Actions™; the core of Birthsmarter's curriculum. Her fresh perspective on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting is now sought after by individuals, brands, and media outlets. Ashley sits on the board of CEA/MNY and ProNatal Fitness. To find out more about Ashley and her team at Birthsmarter follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/birthsmarter/ and check out their wedsite https://birthsmarter.com/collections/all-classes-and-support-groups   To find out more about all things Joyful Beginnings go to: https://www.joyful-beginnings.org And to follow them on Instagram click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/ The website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!! I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven't already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It's also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

My guest today is  Dr. Debbie Laurin. Dr Laurin  is an international presenter and author about child wellbeing, child mental health, and childcare routines. Debbie uniquely interweaves information from mainstream research with the principles of Waldorf Early Childhood Education to create a unique tapestry to support child wellbeing. She embraces an approach based on anti-bias education and respectful childcare practices grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Debbie brings experience as a former Waldorf Kindergarten and Parent and Child teacher, and her curiosity and wonder of the young child continue to grow joyfully through her experiences as a grandmother to three. Debbie is involved with an international group working towards their Pikler® Pedagogue certification and she trains in the U.S. and at the Emmi Pikler Daycare in Budapest, Hungary. Dr. Laurin is Director of the Birth to Three West Coast Institute Waldorf Teacher Training, she is a member of the Scientific committee with Pikler®/USA and works with the WECAN Birth-to-Three advisory group.   To find out more about Dr. Laurin all things Joyful Beginnings go to: https://www.joyful-beginnings.org And to follow them on Instagram click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   The website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!   I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven't already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It's also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guest is Nita Sharda. Nita is a Registered Dietitian, proud South Asian woman, #boymom and cofounder of Happy Healthy Eaters  and sole proprietor for Carrots and Cake Balanced Nutrition Consultin g. Her interest in food was sparked when she was a little girl. She would often spend time in the kitchen admiring her mother’s touch with Indian cuisine. It was the time she spent working at her family’s convenience store that eventually led her to pursuing a career in Dietetics.     After years of counseling clients in a variety of areas, it was only when she had her first son that she really started to develop a keen interest in childhood nutrition and recognized the need for innovative and millennial friendly content. With her partner, Jessica, the aim of Happy Healthy Eaters  is to ensure parents feel confident feeding their children and to experience joy in the feeding relationship.    You can learn more about Nita by visiting @nita_sharda  or @happyhealthyeaters  over on Instagram.      To find out more about  all things Joyful Beginnings go to: https://www.joyful-beginnings.org And to follow them on Instagram click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   The website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!     I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guest is Sarah Baldwin. Sarah’s whole life changed in an instant when she gave birth for the first time in 1992. Soon she realized that children were meant to be her life's work. Prior to that, she had been pursuing a career as an actress, but the moment her son Harper was born, she experienced the profound spiritual transformation that comes when, suddenly, one puts another’s needs ahead of one’s own. She discovered my incredible love for children. Soon afterward, she discovered Waldorf education, to which she felt drawn like a moth to a flame. She enrolled in Waldorf teacher training while he son was still in preschool and his brother  was just a baby. Being in a Waldorf kindergarten felt like a natural progression for her (with its emphasis on storytelling, singing and puppetry) and not as much like a career change from acting. Educating young children gave her a sense of purpose and felt like the work she was born to do. After 15 years of working with young children in the classroom, and with her two boys now grown, she made another big life transition. As the owner of Bella Luna Toys, she is excited to share her experience and knowledge of children, play and Waldorf toys in a new way.  She looks forward to continuing her mission to support parents and families, as well as to continue offering the beautiful, natural playthings that have been available online at Bella Luna Toys since 2002.   To find out more about BLT go to https://www.bellalunatoys.com and for daily inspiration follow them on IG https://www.instagram.com/bellalunatoys/  Order Sarah’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Nurturing-Children-Families-Program-Waldorf/dp/0972223835     To find out more about  all things Joyful Beginnings go to: https://www.joyful-beginnings.org And to follow them on Instagram click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   The website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!     I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guest is Sarah Baldwin. Sarah’s whole life changed in an instant when she gave birth for the first time in 1992. Soon she realized that children were meant to be her life's work. Prior to that, she had been pursuing a career as an actress, but the moment her son Harper was born, she experienced the profound spiritual transformation that comes when, suddenly, one puts another’s needs ahead of one’s own. She discovered my incredible love for children. Soon afterward, she discovered Waldorf education, to which she felt drawn like a moth to a flame. She enrolled in Waldorf teacher training while he son was still in preschool and his brother  was just a baby. Being in a Waldorf kindergarten felt like a natural progression for her (with its emphasis on storytelling, singing and puppetry) and not as much like a career change from acting. Educating young children gave her a sense of purpose and felt like the work she was born to do. After 15 years of working with young children in the classroom, and with her two boys now grown, she made another big life transition. As the owner of Bella Luna Toys, she is excited to share her experience and knowledge of children, play and Waldorf toys in a new way.  She looks forward to continuing her mission to support parents and families, as well as to continue offering the beautiful, natural playthings that have been available online at Bella Luna Toys since 2002.   To find out more about BLT go to https://www.bellalunatoys.com and for daily inspiration follow them on IG https://www.instagram.com/bellalunatoys/  Order Sarah’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Nurturing-Children-Families-Program-Waldorf/dp/0972223835     To find out more about  all things Joyful Beginnings go to: https://www.joyful-beginnings.org And to follow them on Instagram click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   The website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!     I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guest is Meagan Wilson. Meagan is a parent educator and author of the now-retired seasonal series of Whole Family Rhythms Guides. As a parent coach and educator she has supported hundreds of parents to create a strong family rhythm unique to their own values and culture. Meagan provides resources, support and information to parents who are looking for a bridge to cross between their unique family life and their children’s (often but not always Waldorf-inspired) school. Education, Certifications and Professional Development •McGill University, Montreal: BA in International Development Studies, Philosophy and World Religions, 2004. •Education Canada, Montreal: TESOL Certificate, 2003. •American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York City: Certificate in Performing Arts, 2006. •Samadhi Yoga and Simply Kids Yoga, Sydney: Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with Specialty in Kids Yoga, 2007. •Sydney Rudolf Steiner College, Sydney: Certificate in Foundations of Rudolf Steiner Education, 2012. •The Center for Social Sustainability, Ashfield: Certificate as a Simplicity Parenting Family Life Coach, 2017. •Lifeways, Toronto: Workshop- Celebrating Festivals in the Cycle of the Year, 2017. •The Center for Social Sustainability, Ashfield: Simplicity Parenting for Care Professionals, 2018. •Rudolf Steiner Center, Toronto: Foundations in Anthroposophy, 2018. •Rudolf Steiner Center, Toronto: Certification in Waldorf Early Childhood Education, 2020. •Rooted: Framework and Education for Creating an Antiracist Home, virtual course led by Laleña Garcia. •Honours Marks in Psychology1010, York University, Toronto: 2021. •Oh Baby Academy, Master Certification in Pregnancy, Postpartum and Baby Nutrition, work towards certification currently in progress. •Masters in Education, York University, Toronto: work towards Masters in progress from Fall 2021   Teaching, Coaching and Waldorf Experience  •ESL Teacher, Ehwa Language School, South Korea: 2006. •ESL Teacher, Milton College, Sydney: 2006-2008 •Founder, Author & Educator, Whole Family Rhythms, 2012- 2020 •Parent Coach & Educator, Whole Family Rhythms/Meagan Rose Wilson, 2017- present. •Farmsong Parent-and-Child Leader, Bolton: 2019-2020. •Parent Workshop Facilitator for various Canadian Waldorf Schools on topic "Return to Rhythm", 2019-present. •Toronto Waldorf School IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) Committee Member, 2019-present •WECAN Conference Workshop Presenter on the topic of Critical Consciousness in Waldorf Early Childhood Classrooms •WECAN Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) Committee member, 2020-present   To learn more about her go to her website: https://meaganrosewilson.com/about/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaganrosewilson/   To find out more about  all things Joyful Beginnings go to: https://www.joyful-beginnings.org And to follow them on Instagram click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   The website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!     I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guest is Kerry Ingram. Kerry helps postpartum professionals, community caregivers and folks who care about new parents create multi-generational supportive gatherings for parents and babies in the postpartum year without re-inventing the wheel.  Here are a few highlights of her education and life experience which has prepared her for this work:    *Mother (biological mother, mother of loss, foster mother)  *SUNY Oswego Liberal Arts, minor in Women's Studies  LifeWays North America (ECE caregiver certification and former board member)  *Doula DONA  *StillBirthday Doula (bereavement and loss support-certification pending)  *Foster Parent (this includes trauma informed parenting education)  *INNATE Postpartum Care- Certified Provider  *Kindergarten teacher, playgarden teacher, parent-child class teacher (over 20 years experience) *PSI maternal mental health certification   To find out more about the work she does in the world go to: https://communitysupportedpostpartum.com     To find out more about  all things Joyful Beginnings go to: https://www.joyful-beginnings.org And to follow them on Instagram click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   The website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!     I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my  guest is Sara Norris. Sara has been working with parents since 2015 when she acted as a Parent Educator at Winterberry Charter School in Anchorage, Alaska.  She earned her certification as a Simplicity Parenting Family Life Coach in 2016 and has led more than 100 parents in workshops and group work based on the book, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. Sara has been working in Waldorf Early Childhood since 2017 and received her Waldorf Birth to 3 Certification from Sophia's Hearth in 2018.  She has worked as Afternoon assistant at Upper Valley Waldorf School and is currently the Parent-Child teacher and Lead Teacher of the Nursery Program at Monadnock Waldorf School.   Sara is pursuing further certification in Attachment Theory through the Neufeld Institute and in Forest Bathing through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Sara is the mother of two wonderful daughters and enjoys reading, hiking and time in nature in her free time.     To find out more about Sara Norris all things Joyful Beginnings,  go to https://www.joyful-beginnings.org  and follow them on Instagram here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/     I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today is the 8th and final episode of season 1 of my collaboration with Joyful Beginnings. Joyful Beginnings is a welcoming, inclusive online community for families with young children pre-birth to three. As partners in parenting, Joyful Beginnings is devoted to providing  loving guidance and expert advice to all parents, freely and without judgment. Joyful Beginnings in rooted in the work begun at Sophia’s Hearth,  a center for teachers and families in southern Nh and inspired by the work of Dr. Emmi Pikler and Rudolf Steiner. Through many years of working with children and families, we have developed a unique way of working that honors the innate dignity and development of the child, while also striving to meet the children and the families where they are.    My guests today are Karen Lamoureux and Laura Betty.    Karen  joined Sophia’s Hearth as Executive Director in July, 2019. Karen brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership of services to children and families. She graduated from Boston College and completed her master’s degree at New England College.  She has served as Vice President of Children’s services at Lutheran Social Services of NH and later as the Chief Executive Officer of Pace School in Pittsburgh PA. Karen says,“It is the joy of my professional life to work at Sophia’s Hearth surrounded by very young children.” Karen is the proud mother of 2 grown daughters.    Laura has been at Sophia’s Hearth since 2017. Before coming to Sophia’s Hearth, Laura worked at a co-teacher in the Kindergarten classroom at the Garlnad School in Brattleboro, VT and was also a class teacher at the Waldorf School of Princeton in Princeton, NJ. In her time at Sophia’s Hearth, Laura has worked in all the classrooms and with all the age groups. Laura also served as the Parent Outreach Coordinator and now has the role of Program Director for Joyful Beginnings. Laura has an undergraduate degree in Classical Civilizations and English. Laura received her Waldorf teaching certificate from Antioch University. Laura holds an Early Childhood Level I teaching certificate from River Valley Community College. She is also currently in the teacher training at Sophia’s Hearth where she will receive a WECAN recognized Birth-Three certificate. Laura is a mother of two, with one on the way!    To find out more about  all things Joyful Beginnings, click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   The website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!   I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guest is Katherine Scharff. Katherine is the Director of Teacher Education at Sophia’s Hearth. She is also a preschool and parent-child teacher at the Waldorf School of Saratoga, New York where she brought the first forrest kindergarten into being in the states. She is also a Simplicity Parenting Family Life Coach. She has completed the Sophia’s Hearth full Waldorf teacher education program and additional training in the Pikler approach. With her background in nursing and specialized training in the anthroposophical approach to nursing, Katherine brings these skills to our teacher education students.   To find out more about Katherine and the amazing work she is doing in the world keep an eagle eye out for the Joyful Beginnings website coming in April 2021.   To find out more about  all things Joyful Beginnings,  click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   Our website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!     I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guest is Alfie Kohn. Mr. Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behavior, education, and parenting. The most recent of his 14 books are SCHOOLING BEYOND MEASURE…And Other Unorthodox Essays About Education (2015) and THE MYTH OF THE SPOILED CHILD: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Children and Parenting (2014).  Of his earlier titles, the best known are PUNISHED BY REWARDS (1993), NO CONTEST: The Case Against Competition (1986), UNCONDITIONAL PARENTING (2005), and THE SCHOOLS OUR CHILDREN DESERVE (1999).    Kohn has been described in Time magazine as “perhaps the country’s most outspoken critic of education’s fixation on grades [and] test scores.” His criticisms of competition and rewards have helped to shape the thinking of educators — as well as parents and managers — across the country and abroad. Kohn has been featured on hundreds of TV and radio programs, including the “Today” show and two appearances on “Oprah”; he has been profiled  in the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times, while his work has been described and debated in many other leading publications. Kohn lectures widely at universities and to school faculties, parent groups, and corporations. In addition to speaking at staff development seminars and keynoting national education conferences on a regular basis, he conducts workshops for teachers and administrators on various topics. Among them: “Motivation from the Inside Out: Rethinking Rewards, Assessment, and Learning” and “Beyond Bribes and Threats: Realistic Alternatives to Controlling Students’ Behavior.” The latter corresponds to his book BEYOND DISCIPLINE: From Compliance to Community (ASCD, 1996), which he describes as “a modest attempt to overthrow the entire field of classroom management.” Kohn’s various books have been translated into more than two dozen languages . He has also contributed to publications ranging from the Journal of Education to Ladies Home Journal, and from the Nation to the Harvard Business Review (“Why Incentive Plans Cannot Work”). His efforts to make research in human behavior accessible to a general audience have also been published in the New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, Parents, and Psychology Today. His many articles on education  include a dozen widely reprinted essays in Phi Delta Kappan during the ’90s and ’00s. Among them: “Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide,” “How Not to Teach Values: A Critical Look at Character Education,” “Test Today, Privatize Tomorrow,” and “Why Self-Discipline is Overrated.” Kohn, the father of two grown children, lives (actually) in the Boston area and (virtually) at  http://www.alfiekohn.org      I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

With her master in education and As a trained Waldorf Kindergarten teacher Michelle has worked in early childhood education for more than twenty years. She taught parent/child and preschool classes at Monadnock Waldorf School for thirteen years. She spent two years as the primary caregiver for infants/toddlers at Sophia's Hearth Family Center and has had the pleasure of teaching a mixed age kindergarten at the Hartsbrook School. She holds a bachelor's degree from Anna Maria College in early childhood education and master’s degree in education from Lesley College. She completed her Waldorf Teacher Training from Sunbridge College and has completed course work in the Birth to Three Specialization Program at Sophia's Hearth Family Center. Michelle has stepped away from teaching for the times being to help care for her infant grandchild, along with supporting Sophia’s Hearth one day a week as Co-director of childcare. Michelle enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time in nature. She has three grown children whom she enjoys spending time with most of all.   During this episode she speaks to us about the    To find out more about Michelle keep an eagle eye out for contribution to the Joyful Beginnings website coming in April 2021.   To find out more about  all things Joyful Beginnings,  click here https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   Our website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!     I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !   If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!    If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guest in Xavier Dagba. Xavier is a trauma informed transformational life coach, shadow work facilitator and intuitive healer. He loves to think of himself as an emotional alchemist. It is his firm belief that personal freedom can only be achieved when we allow ourselves to welcome the wisdom hidden within every emotional state, good or “bad”. His own transformational journey brought him to dive into the universe of shadow work and he tends to think that only when you are willing to integrate your shadows, can you fully claim your power.  When you go through that path, you begin to lead your life from your heart and not from your wounds.Xavier feels most alive, when he’s helping people shed their limitations, heal, claim their power, live a life of purpose and tap into their full potential. To find out more about Xavier and the amazing work he is doing in the world please go to his website https://www.xavierdagba.com/bioor on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/xavier.dagba/  I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Jane is an associate director and core faculty member of the teacher education program at Sophias Hearth, bringing her life long experience, training, and research into children’s sensory motor development.  Jane is a movement specialist and pediatric physical therapist, a graduate of the Level III training in Spacial Dynamics®, certified in Bothmer Gymnastics®, in Sensory Integration Praxis testing and Bobath/Neuro-developmental Treatment for children with Cerebral Palsy. Jane has studied at the Pikler Institute in Budapest. She has a special interest in the child’s integration of the primitive reflexes. Jane previously taught movement education in the early grades at the Monadnock Waldorf School and has provided classroom consultation and worked privately with children for many years. Click here for articles that Jane has contributed on many themes.  Jane is certified by the New Hampshire Child Development Bureau as an Early Childhood Master Professional Workshop Trainer.  To find out more about  all things Joyful Beginnings, click here https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/ Our website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!  I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

My guests today are Natalie Christensen and Nathan M McTague. Natalie  and Nathan  are the founders of the Center for Emotional Education. For over 13 years they’ve been using master-level emotional intelligence to help powerful people across the globe become emotionally sovereign, and to claim the lives and relationships they’ve always wanted. Check them out online here https://www.centerforemotionaleducation.com/emotional-sovereignty-webinar And on IG https://www.instagram.com/centerforemotionaleducation/ Their next free webinar (3 Secrets to Emotional Sovereignty) is Feb 18th at 10:15 am Pacific. Here is the link to that.  I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guest is Lauren Hakala. Lauren shares with the listener tips and tools for supporting parents after they have chosen their childcare center.  Lauren is not only  a long time Educator for the Young Child she has done this work in many different Settings. These setting include the Lab Schools of Keene State College where she earned her BS, and The University of New Hampshire where she enjoyed completing 14 graduate courses in ECE, she worked at The Orchard School where she learned the value of stewardship and community. She was an Administrator and Child Care Director at the Vermont Center for the Deaf before beginning her work at Sophias Hearth family center as child care director and teacher. She is now a consultant for Joyful Beginnings  as well as the Child’s Librarian, at her local Library. She is an Artist, and Maker  and enjoyed living off grid with her husband in the deep woods of New England. In this episode she shares with the us what she refers to as the golden keys to help find quality child care during these challenging times and beyond. To find out more about Lauren and all things Joyful Beginnings, click here https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/ Our website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!  I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Today my guest is Debbie Reber. Debbie is a parenting activist, New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker who, before creating TiLT, spent more than fifteen years writing inspiring books for women and teens and speaking about issues like media literacy, self-esteem, and confidence.But when Debbie learned that her son Asher was differently-wired, she spent years figuring out how to best support him in school and in life, recognizing how incredibly difficult it was to find solid, reliable, useful, and most of all optimistic, information for parents like her. Many of the websites and organizations that did exist didn’t speak to her, nor did they help her figure out a plan for getting Asher what he needed while supporting herself in the process. Her best leads came from word-of-mouth from other parents who’d been down the road before her, but even then, figuring out what to do and where to turn next was like going geocaching without a GPS. She created TiLT so parents stuck in this place of not-knowing and frustration can feel connected and grounded as they move forward in figuring out what their child needs in a way that feels positive and hopeful for the whole family.Since 2002, she’s written ten books, including Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World , which was published by Workman Publishing in June 2018. Her most recent books for young adults include Doable: The Girls’ Guide to Accomplishing Just About Anything   and Chill: Stress-Reducing Techniques for a More Balanced, Peaceful You .Before forging her own career path, Debbie worked in TV and video production, producing documentaries and PSAs for CARE and UNICEF, working on Blue’s Clues for Nickelodeon, and developing original series for Cartoon Network. She has an MA in Media Studies from the New School for Social Research and a BA in Communications from Pennsylvania State University.In December 2018, Debbie, her husband, and 15-year-old Asher relocated back to NYC after living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands for five years. Debbie is an avid runner, traveler, and hiker, and claims reality shows as her guiltiest of pleasures.  To find out more about TiLT parenting go to:https://tiltparenting.com/about/Or https://www.instagram.com/tiltparenting/  I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

In this episode Lauren Hakala shares with us what she refers to as the golden keys to help find quality child care during these challenging times and beyond. Lauren is not only a long time educator for the young child she has had the opportunity to do this work in many different settings. Some of the settings include, The Lab Schools of Keene State College where she earned her Bachelors and The University of New Hampshire were she enjoyed completing fourteen graduate courses in Early Childhood Education. She worked at The Orchard School where she was grateful to learn the value of stewardship and community. She was an Administrator and Child Care Director at theVermont Center for the Deaf before beginning her work at Sophias Hearth Family Center as child care director and teacher. She is now a consultant for Joyful Beginnings  as well as the Child’s Librarian at her local Library. She is an artist and maker  and enjoys living off the grid with her husband in the deep woods of New England. To find out more about Lauren and all things Joyful Beginnings, click here https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/ Our website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!!   I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

My guest is Susan Perrow. Susan is an Australian whose ‘work’ passion is stories and storytelling. She is an author, world renowned storyteller, teacher trainer and parent educator. For the last 30 years she has been documenting stories from other cultures, writing stories and telling stories to groups of children and adults – all this woven in with a career in teaching, lecturing and consulting in Australia, Africa, Asia, China, Europe and North America. She currently has three published story collections, in a total of 10 languages.   You can find Susan’s books on Amazon but to order her latest book please go to:https://www.hawthornpress.com/books/family/bereavement/stories-to-light-the-night/To find out ore about her good work go to:http://susanperrow.com And for some of her latest and most potent stories for these times go to:http://susanperrow.com/stories  I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

This week my guest is sleep specialist Margit Foster. She is one of the team members for Joyful Beginnings and is eager to support those in need of her expertise. Margit is passionate about supporting children to healthier sleep habits, and families to happier, simpler and more deeply connected home lives.  Her  training and experience as a pediatric sleep consultant, Waldorf early childhood educator, certified SIDs prevention and Safe Sleep Educator, and a mother has informed her child-centered approach to helping families get the sleep they deserve. To learn more about Margit and the work that she is doing in the world go to:https://littlelanternsleep.com To learn more about Joyful Beginnings go to https://www.sophiashearth.org/joyful-beginnings and join the mailing list. Or follow them at https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/  I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

Today my guest is Writer, early childhood consultant and kindergarten teacher Stephen Spitalny. Steve has taught at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School since 1990. He has given many courses at the Rudolf Steiner College in Fair Oaks, California and for the past decade has been a faculty member at the Waldorf Institute of Southern California (WISC). Steve offers lectures and workshops around the world when we are not in a pandemic. He offers insight into early childhood development and into various aspects of the young child. He also deos individual consulting and gives lectures and courses for parents and teachers around the world.  Steve's has published three books on early childhood. He has written numerous articles for various journals and magazines and book collections. His work has been translated into several languages. Steve has 3 grown-up daughters and 7 grandchildren, which are his most significant credentials. Find Steve online at:http://chamakanda.com I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.   

Today my guests are Susan Weber and Nancy Macalaster. Listen as they share about the inspiration and motivation behind creating an online community for parents, caregivers and teachers of young children, prebirth through age three. Nancy Macalaster: Nancy is a certified Parent Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician in the State of NH. She holds a degree in child development from Connecticut College and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Antioch University New England. She is a graduate of Sophia’s Hearth Birth to Three Specialization and has completed advanced training at the Pikler Institute in Budapest, Hungary. She has completed training in maternal and infant mental health in Boston at the Jewish Family and Children’s Services.Susan Weber: Susan was the Director of Sophia’s Hearth Family Center for many years. She directed and taught in the Waldorf early childhood teacher education program at Sophia’s Hearth as well as at Antioch University. She is recognized internationally as a leading lecturer and writer in the field of Waldorf early childhood education. She has focused upon the illumination shined upon the understanding of the first three years of the child’s life as understood in Waldorf early childhood education, especially in the light of the approach of the Pikler Institute. She has lectured internationally, most recently at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland and in Spring Valley, NY. She also led a multi-year course on the child in the first three years in Khon Kaen, Thailand, for teachers throughout Southeast Asia. Click here  for articles Susan has written for publication. To learn more about Joyful Beginnings go to https://www.sophiashearth.org/joyful-beginnings and join the mailing list. Or follow them at https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/   I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

Sarah R. Moore is the founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. As a certified gentle parenting coach, she's a regular contributor to international parenting magazines. A frequent podcast guest, speaker for international summits, and founder of a series of mini-courses based on real-life teaching and parenting experience, she “gets” the joys and struggles of mom life. She's currently writing two books.  If you are interested in finding out more about Sarah and the gentle parenting approach check this out:Mini-courses: https://dandelion-seeds.com/courses/ (currently offering one for free -- just log in and it'll be waiting for you -- choose from more than 30 topics!)  Expert interviews with some of the best parenting and child development leaders in the industry (also just log in to see them for FREE: https://dandelion-seeds.com/positive-parenting/interviews-positive-parenting-experts/Social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DandelionSeedsPositiveParenting   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandelionseedspositiveliving/    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dandelionseeds5/_created/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DandelionSeeds5 I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

Today my guest is the delightful and insightful, Chinyelu Kunz. She lives, teaches and podcasts on the east coast of the United States. Chinyelu was born and raised in Enugu, Nigeria and then moved to the U.S.  She found Waldorf Education when her first child was 2 years old. Her children have attended multiple Waldorf schools and all three graduated from Kimberton Waldorf School.  The depth and breadth of Waldorf education is what drew her and continues to fill her with awe and enthusiasm.  She has been a magical and devoted Waldorf early childhood teacher for over 25 years.During this episode she shares the importance of cultivating rhythm, rituals and reverence in the home life. To find out more about the good work Chinyelu  is up to in the world please go to her website https://wenurturecollective.com and find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/we_nurture/ for a lovely daily dose of joy! I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

Episode #26 Connected Parenting with Michelle Kenny My guest today is Michelle Kenny. Michelle lives in Los Angeles with her two girls 9 and 12. Before becoming a Hand in Hand certified instructor in 2015, she worked for 12 years in public schools as a teacher and counselor. She also served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Education instructing in the teacher credentialing program. None of which prepared her to be a mom. After years of consequences, bribes and star charts she found Hand in Hand parenting, created by Patty Wipfler. It reshaped the relationship she shares with her daughters, and she credits it with changing her life.She is passionate about helping others find their way through the murky business of being a connected parent. She loves leading groups and finds the dynamic transformative.  Michelle also strongly believes that listening partnerships are the cornerstone to moving through difficulties. Michelle has helped herself and others make meaningful connections, work on sibling rivalry, and alleviate school problems.  Aggression, fears, withdrawal and sleep issues are just some of the struggles she has shared and helped others rectify.She holds a Master’s Degree in Education speaks fluent Spanish, has been trained as a Council in Schools Facilitator and an ADL Trainer fighting against bias of all types on school campuses. If you are intrigued and want to learn more about this method through my guest go to http://peaceandparentingla.com . Also  follow Michelle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/peaceandparenting/ for daily wisdom.   I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link here  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

Pia is a  mom, author, parenting counselor and the  CEO and founder of Beginning Well Everyday. She lives in the US now, but is originally from Germany. Pia has dedicated her work to fostering the precious potential of children and the well-being of the whole family. She also founded Beginning Well , an organization that supports compassionate care of children in their formative development years up to age three, based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner and the practice of Dr. Emmi Pikler. She also co-founded and managed the  Emmi-Pikler-House , a temporary home for neglected babies and toddlers, in Berlin. Pia now works internationally with individuals and groups on self-awareness and unfolding each person’s unique potential. To learn more about Beginning Well Everyday  please go to https://www.beginningwell.comwhere you will find out more about her work and all her resources for parents of young children.You will also find links to her social media accounts at the above web address. To order her book click here https://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Well-Empathy-Very/dp/1936849453/ref=sr_1_2?crid=E99DSK815BKM&dchild=1&keywords=beginning+well+empathy+from+the+very+beginning&qid=1609072101&sprefix=beginning+well+%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-2 I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

This week I was thrilled to have Thomas Piccirilli, the humble human behind the Instagram handle The Dad Vibes. Thomas is a husband and father and is passionate about bringing quality parenting content to parents across the globe. After you have a listen, share your feedback and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.dad.vibes/  I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

Episode #23 Building the muscle of reliance in our childrenToday my guest is the brilliant Julie Lythcott-Haims. Julie  believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the anti-helicopter parenting manifesto How to Raise an Adult. Her TED Talk on the subject has more than 5 million views, and in 2020 she became a regular contributor with CBS This Morning on parenting. Her second book is the critically-acclaimed and award-winning prose poetry memoir Real American, which illustrates her experience as a Black and biracial person in white spaces. A third book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, will be out in April 2021.  Julie is a former corporate lawyer and Stanford dean, and she holds a BA from Stanford, a JD from Harvard, and an MFA in Writing from California College of the Arts. She serves on the board of Common Sense Media , and on the advisory board of LeanIn.Org , and she is a former board member at Foundation for a College Education , Global Citizen Year , The Writers Grotto , and Challenge Success . She volunteers with the hospital program No One Dies Alone .She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her partner of over thirty years, their young adults, and her mother. Please follow her work on social media https://www.instagram.com/jlythcotthaims/On the web at https://www.julielythcotthaims.comClick here for the link to her Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyElHdaqkjo I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

This week on the podcast I was so delighted  to speak with  Sidu the face behind @conscious.parents.  Sidu has ten years of experience working with children, adolescents and parents as an educator and school counselor. As a therapist, she primarily works with adolescents, and young adults with concerns such as, relational issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and trauma. In addition, she has a passion for seeing families thrive, and also offer parenting support for those seeking it. She received her  Masters of Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas Dallas and is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Intern in the state of Texas under the supervision of Abida Minhas.Please follow Sidu on IG  https://www.instagram.com/conscious.parents/ or visit her website at  https://www.a-consciousfamily.com/about I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

This week on the podcast I was so happy to speak with  Lelia Schott.Lelia is the founder of the online advocacy and consulting group, Synergy: gentle parenting resources, a freelance writer, children’s book writer, family wellbeing advocate and certified parent coach. She lives in a small coastal town in South Africa. As a mother to four sons and two daughters, aged 23, 21, 19, 16, 9 and 6 she is practicing what she is teaching. On her best days she can be found swimming in the ocean or spending time in nature with her family.If this episode sparked your curiosity you can find out more about Lelia here:https://www.instagram.com/synergy.gentle.parenting/https://www.facebook.com/synergygentleparenting/https://www.patreon.com/synergyparentinghttps://www.leliaschott.comI have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining my tribe of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !If you haven’t already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so  by  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

This week on the podcast I was delighted to speak with  Annie Haas.Annie is a Waldorf homeschool Mama of three who runs a Steiner Study website that helps other parents create their own lesson blocks, combine different age and grade activities, and find resources. She also created the Threefold Human Calendar with her teenage son, which is a 365 day perpetual planner that helps homeschool parents do inner work on themselves daily as well as planning their homeschool and family rhythm. Check it out here,    Yes great! Just the website and @threefoldhumancalendar You can follow her daily posts on IG https://www.instagram.com/thechildisthecurriculum/ And be sure to dive into her website https://www.thechildisthecurriculum.comI have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining my tribe of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !If you haven’t already please,  subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

This week on the podcast I speak with Cameron Foster founder of Supportive Fathers.  SF  is an online resource that  provides men advice, wisdom, and ideas about many questions and topics they encounter throughout their lives. Being a father and husband is one of the greatest honors many men can experience in their lifetime. Camerone’s hope is that Supportive Fathers can help men throughout their journey.As a blogger, https://supportivefathers.com  Cameron is looking forward to providing great content and engaging with other fathers out there in the world! You can also find him on IG with the handle @supportivefathers and like his  Facebook page Supportive Fathers for daily content.I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining my tribe of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !If you haven’t already please,  subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

In this episode I speak with Danish educator, Helle Heckmann about the relavance of Slow Parenting in today’s busy world.Helle is a culturgeografist,  Rudolf Steiner kindergarten teacher, writer, lecturer and trainer. She is a mother of 3 and grandmother to 4. Helle refers to herself as a pioneer for children under three in Waldorf education. She was also the  leader for Nøkken for 28 years. She now is does  international consulting for children under seven and parents counselor.To order slow parenting click here:https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Children-Intention-inspiring-Kindergarten/dp/0985482109/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2CKP321VBGJMZ&dchild=1&keywords=slow+parenting&qid=1601158093&sprefix=slow+parenting+%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-7Or her book  Five Golden Keys(which she speaks to in this episode):https://store.waldorfearlychildhood.org/products/five-golden-keysAnd be sure to follow her o Facebook https://www.facebook.com/helle.heckmann1I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining my tribe of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !If you haven’t already please,  subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

In this episode I talk with Shelly Robinson about how we can break the cycles that keep us stuck in shame, guilt and self criticism, YUK, no time for any of the above!Shelly Robinson is a holistic family wellness coach, self-healer, conscious parenting educator, and the creator of Raising Yourself. Her passion in life is to empower moms to turn their midlife crisis into midlife magic by teaching them how to reparent themselves, disrupt generational patterns, and take radically good care of their needs. When she's not connecting with her online community or geeking out on the latest neuroscience of cyclebreaking, she's likely baking with her two kids, trying to find her way out from under a pile of laundry, or decompressing with a good mystery. Check out her stories, tips, and inspiration on all things motherhood at the following digital destinations: Website: https://www.shellyrobinson.com/Instagram: @raising_yourselfFacebook: @raisingyourselfI have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining my tribe of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !If you haven’t already please,  subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

In this episode I speak with Dr. Monica Blied about the importance of cultivating more self love through a consistent and supportive self care practice.Dr. Monica Ellis-Blied is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in whole-health interventions and neurocognitive assessment. The assessments she provides help teens & adults to identify and learn how to better manage ADHD, Learning Disorders, and psychiatric conditions, as well as secure accommodations for work, school, or high-stakes testing. She is also a certified Yoga instructor, heart rate variability biofeedback provider, and Life Coach.  In her private practice - Faces of Health Wellness Center, in Claremont - Dr. Blied specializes in helping individuals who are living with chronic medical illnesses and disabilities.You can find out more about Dr. Blied at https://drblied.com and be sure to follow her supportive social media accounts, IG handle @dr.blied and find her on Facebook by searching Dr. Blied I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining my tribe of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !If you haven’t already please,  subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

In this episode, I ask Dr. Adam Blanning how we can best support our Children's  immune system when going back to school during a pandemic? You won’t want to miss a minute of the conversation.To find out more about Dr. Blanning you can go to https://denvertherapies.comYou can also click here to order his bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Deeper-Developmental-Needs-Challenging/dp/158420950XI have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining my tribe of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !If you haven’t already please,  subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

In this episode, I was able to speak with Laurel Makowem of Mother’s Teaching Money. Laurel resides in beautiful New Zealand but because of the fabulousness of the internet you can check her out online https://mothersteachingmoney.com/5-tips-to-teach-your-child-a-growth-and-abundance-money-mindset/or on Instagram @mothersteachingmoney then click the link in her bio to find out how she can support you in creating an abundant money mindset for yourself and your darlings!   I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining my tribe of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven’t already please,  subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Shai Orr,  author  of the Miraculous Parenting.  For over 25 years he has been a therapist and  guide to countless individuals.Shai is also a very proud and devoted father of 3 daughters (23, 17, 12).His books, Miraculous Parenting and No Boundaries, revolutionized theconcept of parenting in Israel, and has become a fundamental element in the education of modern Parenting  there love the course of the last 10 year.I can’t tell you how excited I am to bring Shai's approach to the global Joyfull Parenting audience. You can find out about what Shai is up to in the world on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shai.orr.miraculous.parentingOr email him mailto:shaiorr13@gmail.com to work with him individually.Clink here to order Miraculous Parenting https://www.amazon.com/Miraculous-Parenting-What-Children-Really-ebook/dp/B075SBRZ64/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=miraculous+parenting&qid=1598091079&sr=8-1I have so much gratitude to everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining my tribe of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 !If you haven’t already please,  subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregivng coach you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on   Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting.

This week on the podcast, please give a warm welcome to... ME, your Joyfull Parenting host.For more information on how to work with me as your parenting, family or caregiver coach please visit https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 I can’t wait to support you in whatever way works best for you and your family!You can also reach me at joyfullparentingwithkris@gmail.com or follow  me on IG and Facebook @joyfullparenting

In this episode I share my interview with Dr. Warren Farrell, with whom it was an honor to have a conversation with. Dr. Farrell speaks to the Joyfull Parenting audience about his latest book the Boy Crisis which he co-authored with John Gray. Tune in to learn how we can better serve the amazing  boys we are raising  and to hear about the 14 years of research that went into this book.Dr. Farrell has been interviewed by Oprah and Barbara Walters on several occasions, as well as by Peter Jennings, Charlie Rose, and Larry King. Dr. Farrell is the only man ever elected three times to the Board of the National Organization for Women in NYC, which is a fun fact I could not leave out.  He currently serves as the Chair of the "Coalition to Create", a White House Council on Boys and Men

Eileen Foley is the  owner of littleacornlearning.com, a superb homeschooling resource for families with children under 8 looking for a Waldorf inspired curriculum.  In this episode she shares her mission for Little Acorn Learning and what the curriculum can offer you if your choice is to homeschool. I love how her program provides support not only for the child but for the parent/caregiver/educator as well! After viewing her material you will undoubtedly be inspired and empowered  to provide the homeschool experience you have chosen for your children and your family!  I have so much gratitude to everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast! If you haven’t already please  subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking to to take a deeper dive into how to go from surviving parenting to thriving as a parent, please go to https://www.joyfullparenting.com to  find out how to work with me. Please find and follow me on Facebook and IG https://www.instagram.com/joyfullparenting/

In this episode, author Eric Bowers shares a brief description of the different attachment styles and how we can come  closer to what he describes as earned or learned secure attachment in order to live a life imbued with more joy  and connection to yourself and others in your life.  To learn more about Eric go to www.roadtocompassion.com and order his book 'Meet Me in Hard to Love Places" on Amazon today, you won’t be disappointed. He also references in this episode the book ‘Hold on to Your Kids’ by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté MD and the movie All the Time in the World, directed by Suzanne Crocker. Check them both out!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.joyfullparenting.com and follow me on IG and Facebook @joyfullparenting 

In this episode I have interviewed Ashley Renwick host of the podcast Waldorfy.She is not only the host of this podcast she is also mama to Jasper and a Waldorf School alumna. She is passionate about sharing information about Waldorf education and Waldorf parenting. She started Waldorfy as a way to inspire parents to find joy in raising their WHOLE child. You can subscribe to her podcast and follow her delightful instagram account https://www.instagram.com/bewaldorfy/If you are interested in Waldorf Education for your child(ren) who is under school age and you are in the US, go to  http://www.waldorfearlychildhood.org and if you are out of the US, check out https://iaswece.org/about-us/ . If you have a grade schooler you can find a school at https://www.waldorfeducation.org/awsna I have so much gratitude to everyone who has been listening to Joyfull Parenting Podcast!Thank you for subscribing to the podcast, rating, reviewing  and sharing it with others! If you are looking to to take a deeper dive into how to go from surviving parenting to thriving as a parent, please go to https://www.joyfullparenting.com and find out how to work with me. Follow me on Facebook and IG https://www.instagram.com/joyfullparenting/

In this episode, teaching artist, Kimaya Diggs shares about the importance of having an open and ongoing conversation about race with your children and how to begin these dialogues. She share simply tools for cultivating a family culture where the topic of race is encouraged and necessary. If you are curious about her music and her inspired work in the world check her out at www.kimayadiggs.com subscribe to her YouTube channel and follow her on IG @kimayadiggs.Here are resources also compiled by this rock star:Social Justice Resources - https://bit.ly/36YKKeXTeaching Kids about White Privilege - https://bit.ly/2AFrQxpTalking With Children about Racism, Police Brutality, and Protests - https://bit.ly/2U445WETeaching Kids About Racism - https://bit.ly/3cyDgjLTalking About the News - https://on.natgeo.com/2ZZG7jkChildren’s Books to Support Conversations on Race - https://bit.ly/3dsSt7yMore Children’s Books - https://nyti.ms/2XVKedFKid-Friendly Black History Movies - https://bit.ly/2XsqSxtKid's Movies with Black Characters - https://bit.ly/2XycLHjYA Books by Black Authors - https://bit.ly/36VrzTcMore YA Books by Black Authors - https://bzfd.it/36Vi9qIBlack History Books for Kids - https://bit.ly/2UmQni7Black History Books for Middle Grades- https://bit.ly/2zXsxCoTalking About the Police with Children - https://n.pr/2U6e3XT Thank you for supporting the Joyfull Parenting podcast by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing the podcast! I love your feedback!If you interested in taking a deeper dive into cultivating more ease and peace and joy into your family or life with children you can go to www.joyfullparenting.com and check out the way in which I can support you. For fun and free information follow me @joyfullparenting on Instagram and Facebook. 

In this episode, astrologer Tara Vogel shares how she came to this magical work and how she supports parents and families through her wisdom and knowledge of the stars.You can find out more about how to work with Tara at www.taravogel.com and follow her @luminaryparenting on Instagram and Facebook.Thank you for supporting Joyfull Parenting by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing the podcast! I love your feedback!If you interested in taking a deeper dive into cultivating more ease and peace and joy into your family or life with children you can go to www.joyfullparenting.com and check out the way in which I can support you. For fun and free information follow me @joyfullparenting on Instagram and Facebook.

If you are a parent or a caregiver of an infant or young child than this is the podcast for you! This may even be a double listen episode to gain all the insights shared. Elsa Chahin, president of Pikler USA, shares the principals of the Pikler Approach  founded by Dr. Emmi Pikler.  In this podcast she talks about the importance of the relationship between caregiver and infant and how we can create healthy connections that will provide positive results throughout their life. Show Notes:Books to add to your library: The Book of Joy By the Dalai Lama and Desmond TutuIn Loving Hands:  How the Rights of Young Children Living in Children's Homes offer Hope and Happiness in Today's World As always thank you for subscribing to the podcast and for rating, reviewing and sharing it with others. Contact me at www.joyfullparenting.com and follow me on Instagram and Facebook @joyfullparenting  

In this episode master teacher, Karen Atkinson shares with the listeners how she is able to deliver an inspired Waldorf curriculum despite the unprecedented circumstances. Even in quarantine she continues meeting the needs of her students today, while preparing them for the future.Karen is a long time Waldorf educator. She has taught in both early childhood  and grade schools throughout the country. She has been a School Director, a representative to Waldorf Early Childhood Education of North America and has served on multiple School Boards.She is part of the summer faculty at Sunbridge Institute in NY where she teaches week-long courses to teachers. Additionally Karen has mentored and evaluated teachers and schools for over two decades and has served on accreditation teams for both Waldorf and Independent Schools . She has lectured and led workshops on Waldorf education both here in the US as well as at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland.Karen is a member of the Leadership Council AWSNA. She currently teaches a vibrant group of lovely first graders at the Waldorf School of Princeton. You can contact Karen at karnenatkinson174@gmail.com To find out more about Waldorf education go to https://www.waldorfeducation.org As always thank you for subscribing to the podcast and for rating, reviewing and sharing it with others. Contact me at joyfullparenting.com and follow me on Instagram and Facebook @joyfullparenting 

Davina Muse is a therapist serving individuals, couples and families. For over a decade. She has worked closely with Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting, The Soul of Discipline and Being at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst. She is also the director of the Simplicity Parenting Care Professional Seminars. In this episode Davina shares with us the fundamentals of Simplicity Parenting and answers the big questions on what parents, caregivers and educators need in order to meet the needs of our children in the 21st century. You can contact Davina at https://www.simplicityparenting.com or email her directly at davina@simplicityparenting.com    

Episode #2 In this episode Dr. Tovah Klein gives us helpful tips on what toddlers need to thrive in these unprecedented times. But when quarantine is over will our toddlers still need the same thing? Tune in and find out! Listen for the joy boost , you won’t regret it! Tovah Klein, Ph.D. is a psychology professor and Director of the Barnard Center for Toddler Development in New York City. She appears regularly on national TV and has been called the “Toddler Whisperer” by Good Morning America. She was a developmental advisor to Sesame Workshop and is an educational advisor to international and national programs including Ubuntu Education Fund, Room to Grow and Children’s Museum of Manhattan. Find out more about Dr. Klein on her website www.tovalklein.com and find out how you too can have a thriving toddler!