Podcast appearances and mentions of alyson schafer

Can your running shoes actually make you a better parent? And can the daily adventures of parenthood boost your running? This week, the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast welcomes parenting guru Alyson Schafer to explore the fascinating connection between running and raising a family. We tackle the big questions: How can families seamlessly plan for runs and fitness without the drama? What's the secret to conquering "mom guilt" and having open conversations with your kids about your running? Alyson shares her expert perspectives and practical strategies in this insightful episode you won't want to miss. Find out all about Alyson at: https://alysonschafer.com/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2025-membership

Q1. 4yr old insists that all the Easter candy is hers to eat. How to manage the deluge of sweets? Q2. Adult child moved back home but spends his day gaming. A tech agreement isn't age appropriate now. What else can we do as parents? Q3. My daughter wants a pet but is irresponsible, so I have said no, and it's now a fight.Thank you to FeedSpot for selecting “Parenting the Adlerian Way” as the #1 parenting podcast in Canada!Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I'll answer (anonymously) on an upcoming Q&A podcast.Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Anxious about letting my 12yr old daughter walk home from school alone.Q2. Considerations for allowing 17 yr old daughter to go on a beach vacation without supervision? Q3. Helping a hurting 13yr old girl who told a boy she likes him and then all her friends turned on her. Q4. Small-for-his-age 8yr old might get hurt playing hockey. Should I encourage a different sport? If you have a question you'd like answered on a future podcast, email it to hello@alysonschafer.com Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 12yr old girl who has become super-quiet. What to do?Q2. My teen doesn't want to join any clubs, do I force him? Q3. My son says he is trying to find a job, but not really. Do I cut off his allowance?Q4. My kids leave their stuff laying around and I nag but they never pick it up.Looking for more Adlerian wisdom? Check out The Daily Adler NewsletterIf you have a question you'd like answered on a future podcast, email it to hello@alysonschafer.com Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Teen boy is shutting down outside interests and turning to tech but won't open up about it.Q2. 13yr old daughter won't wear her orthodontic elastics and teeth are shifting now. Q3. Ways for 3 and 5 year olds to find their sense of power in pro-social ways (instead of power over others). Do you have a parenting question for me? Email them to hello@alysonschafer.com and I'll answer on an upcoming Q&A podcast.Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com to receive my “Home Responsibilities By Age” checklist! And, check out the “Events” tab for my upcoming webinars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Teen boy makes the same unreasonable requests and then storms about, rude and angry. Q2. How to establish authority and connection when you are the less dominant parent in a traditional family where the dominant father works, and the less dominant mother stays home and does all the child care. Q3. How can I help my 10 and 13 year old boys get along peacefully? Q4. How to support a teen daughter who is getting excluded from her friends' parties and sleepovers?Do you have a parenting question for me? Email them to hello@alysonschafer.com and I'll answer on an upcoming Q&A podcast.Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com to receive my “Home Responsibilities By Age” checklist! And, check out the “Events” tab for my upcoming webinars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 12yr old doesn't want to either lie, nor rat on her friends to the substitute teacher re: homework.Q2. 9yr old wants to drop out of extracurricular activities as soon as they prove challenging. Q3. Early reader wants to go back and start from the beginning of the book every time they get a word wrong.Q4. 12yr daughter doesn't do basic chores without me yelling. Too involved in her games and videos. Do you have a parenting question for me? Email them to hello@alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com to receive my “Home Responsibilities By Age” checklist! And, check out the “Events” tab for my upcoming webinars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Q1. My child is not in a class with his friends. Should I request to move him?Q2. My child suffers from “post-school collapse” behaviours.Q3. Managing being punctual and getting to school on time. Do you have a parenting question for me? Email them to hello@alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and check out the “Events” tab for my upcoming webinars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up this Saturday at 1pm on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to our annual back to school special! Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Acclaimed Parenting Expert Alyson Schafer. Alyson Schafer is an internationally acclaimed family counselor, parenting expert, speaker, bestselling author, and media personality. Armed with years of research and clinical experience, Alyson presents concepts from ‘depth psychology' on stages around the world. Parents seek solutions and Alyson's forté is delivering actionable tactics that arms parents with the skills and confidence they need to face modern life challenges. Using humour and relatable storytelling, she provides a fresh and positive understanding of family dynamics. “The end goal is to raise resilient, caring and capable kids – and have fun along the way!” -Alyson Schafer For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

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

Q1. 12 year old boy doesn't play, but instead annoys and bothers others. Q2. 5 year old in kindergarten has a friend who says “you're not my friend” if they don't get their way. Check out The Common Good Collaborative for Teachers and Educators www.thecommongoodcollaborative.comDo you have a parenting question for me? Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, schools across the country will be closing for the summer. And the kids? Well, their parents will have to figure out what to do with them. Nowadays, there's a lot of pressure to register kids for expensive camps and classes, but is all that really necessary? Can the kids just do nothing all summer? Jordan speaks with Alyson Schafer, one of Canada's leading parenting experts, to find some affordable ways to make sure the kids are safe and occupied this holiday. Here's a link to the episode about having kids! Do you have a money problem? Call us and leave a message at 416-935-5935. Or email us at hello@itepod.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok @InThisEconomyPod. Don't forget to leave a call-back number, so we can get in touch. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One thing people don't tell you before you have children is how hard it can be to parent as they mature to tweens and teenagers. The raging hormones. The mood swings. The back talk. Let's face it - parenting a tween or teen can be difficult and scary! We sat down with parenting expert, Alyson Schafer, to discuss why parenting doesn't have to be scary and to help us understand why it's OUR job to be there for our tween or teen and provides practical steps you can take today to start building a stronger relationship with your child. To learn more about Alyson Schafer and all of her resources, head to alysonschafer.com or follow her on Instagram @alysonschafer.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Follow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentBecome a Member of The Common Parent, our ultimate parenting toolkit for parents of teens and tweens for just $74.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comGet a FREE “Thoughts Between Us” Journal with The Common Parent Annual Membership: Click Here!Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new cooking show and our #momtruth videos: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

It's the New Year and if you're already questioning what you have to do in order for you to have less conflict, and more ease in your relationships with your kids and your partner, this interview is for you. There is no shortage of conversations about the do's and don'ts and ins and outs of parenting, but what about the relationships between the actual people doing the parenting? Parenting expert Alyson Schafer is back to share all her insights. To learn more about Alyson Schafer and all of her resources, head to alysonschafer.com or follow her on Instagram @alysonschafer. Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Follow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentBecome a Member of The Common Parent, our ultimate parenting toolkit for parents of teens and tweens for just $74.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comGet a FREE “Thoughts Between Us” Journal with The Common Parent Annual Membership: Click Here!Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new cooking show and our #momtruth videos: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

How do you handle conflict with your kids? How do you better understand their emotions? Parenting expert Alyson Schafer is back to share all her insight about how we can use natural consequences to lead our children to make the right decisions (and just be better humans in general). To learn more about Alyson, visit her website at https://alysonschafer.com/ or follow along over @alysonschafer. Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Follow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentBecome a Member of The Common Parent, our ultimate parenting toolkit for parents of teens and tweens for just $74.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comGet a FREE “Thoughts Between Us” Journal with The Common Parent Annual Membership: Click Here!Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new cooking show and our #momtruth videos: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the world of parenting with acclaimed family counsellor, speaker, and bestselling author, Alyson Schafer. With years of research and clinical experience, Alyson shares her expertise on stages around the world, providing actionable tactics and empowering parents to face the challenges of modern life. Alyson's ultimate goal is to raise resilient, caring, and capable kids, all while embracing the joy and adventure that comes with it. So, whether you're a seasoned parent or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you along the way.

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

Have you ever faced a kid who is just in a major mood? Like they choose to create an argument with you just to argue? Or it's like they just want to be mad so they use you as an outlet for that anger even though you did nothing? We sat down with Alyson Schafer to ask her what we can do when our kids moods happen to come out of nowhere and what we can do about it when it's us they want a response from. Fore more tips from one of our favourite herself visit https://alysonschafer.com or @alysonschafer.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Follow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentBecome a Member of The Common Parent, our ultimate parenting toolkit for parents of teens and tweens for just $74.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comGet a FREE “Thoughts Between Us” Journal with The Common Parent Annual Membership: Click Here!Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new cooking show and our #momtruth videos: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

Anxiety Canada estimates that at least 25 per cent of elementary and secondary school students will avoid school at some point. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened this issue. What's going on when students chronically refuse to go to school? How can parents and schools support the mental health and academic needs of students. We ask a mental health expert, a parenting expert, a social worker, and an education expert for insights and solutions. With guests: Sheryl Boswell, executive director, Youth Mental Health Canada; Alyson Schafer, family counsellor; Nathan Core, president, Ontario Teachers' Federation; Deepy Sur, CEO, Ontario Association of Social Workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q1. How to help a tween adapt to our moving to a new town and high school? Q2. 7yr old daughter refuses medicine for her cold. Q3. 6 yr old son is being aggressive and defiant at school.Q4. How do we parent proactively around prevention of addiction?If you have a question for me, email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 7yr old boy is very impatient and screams about small stuff. Q2. 16yr old girl feels judged by other girls and flees unless friends are with her.Q3. 15 yr old boy won't listen to parents about getting more sleep. If you have a question for me, email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. Should I force my 11 yr old to include their 7 yr old twin siblings in their playdates? Q2. 7yr old grade 2 (who was a premature December baby) wants to see his report card which indicates he is “progressing with difficulty” in all subjects. Do I show him?Q3. Should I pay someone to be a friend for my 14yr old son with Asperger's who has no friends?Q4. My 7 and 10yr olds make their lunch but still prefer to take the offerings from the fridge in the classroom meant for kids who can't afford to bring one. If you have a question for me – email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 17 year old watching pornQ2. 6 year old who stomps his feet when he is angry or frustratedQ3. 12 year old girl crying and sharing she feels she is weird and not fitting inCheck out the information on porn at www.truthaboutporn.comDo you have a parenting question for me? Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are we doing to help instil gratitude and thankfulness during the holiday season when our teens are being dickbags? This week we are bringing you insights from one of our favourite people in life, Alyson Schafer, to help shine a light on this phase in our lives. Kids (outwardly) don't seem to be grateful. It's hard to get a read at this age and stage. We know deep down that they are likely grateful, thankful and all that but they have trouble saying it. Alyson is our hard hitting, factual, easy to digest voice that everyone needs in their lives. She has intel on our teens. Listen in on this snippet that is super relevant right now! And for more on Alyson find her @alysonschafer and https://alysonschafer.com.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Become a member of The Common Parent for the parenting resources and support you need for just $5.99/month or $59.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comFollow The Common Parent over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new cooking show and our #momtruth videos: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. My son says he doesn't like that other people make the rules and then hurts us so we feel sad too. Q2. How do I manage the ubiquitous opportunities for my children to eat sugary foods?Q3. My sons act out when my ex and I are together briefly at hand-off time between households.Q4. My 9 yr old has troubles with her emotions especially anger towards her younger sister. Do you have a parenting question for me? Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 3yr old girl who is shunning her mother and preferring her father. Q2. 6yr old girl who is perfectionistic and gets angry when things don't go the way she wants.Q3. How to connect with an 11yr old boy who acts like he is 17, is defiant, and doesn't think his parents know anything. Details and registration information for Alyson's webinar on Nov 16th, 2022 on “Managing Kids And Technology” is here. Do you have a parenting question for me? Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. How do I street proof my 11yr old daughter for going to the park independently?Q2. My 17yr old daughter is spending her paycheques on fast food instead of saving for university. Q3. My teen can't get a girl to stop naming calling and the school won't help. If you'd like to purchase access to my webinar “Parenting Strategies For Teens and Tweens”, you can email my operations manager, Donna at Hello@alysonschafer.com and she'll set you up! Protective Parenting for prevention of child abduction can be found on my website here. Bullying resources for parents, children and schools can be found at PREVNET.CADo you have a parenting question for me? Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my free download “Home Responsibilities By Age”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1. 15 yr old girl lying and sneaking out to see her boyfriend.   Q2.  9yr old boy doesn't like his body shape.   Q2. ADHD teen boy won't do his chores, but fights to get more data and gym membership.    Q3.  7yr old boy who is a constant struggle. He will not listen or get along with his siblings.   Q4. 7yr old girl who speaks disrespectfully to Mom when she is having an explosive episode.   Q5.  University Prof looking for Adlerian / non-traditional grading methods for students.    Details and registration information for Alyson's webinar on October 5, 2022 on “Parenting Strategies For Teens and Tweens” is here.     Do you have a parenting question for me? Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q1.  3 year old's growing dependency on taking her teddy bear to daycare. Q2. 12 year old is cutting.   Q3.  3 year old randomly hits people including strangers, babies in strollers etc Q4. Daughter won't eat with her mouth closed at the table.   Details and registration information for Alyson's webinar on October 5, 2022 on “Parenting Strategies For Teens and Tweens” is here.     Do you have a parenting question for me? Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com  Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com

Q1. 6yr old boy latches on to one friend until he overwhelms them. Q2. How do I talk about consent with an 11 yr old girl? Is this too early? What do I say? Do you have a parenting question for me? Email me at alyson@alysonschafer.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com If you are enjoying my podcast, please consider writing a review!

In today's episode, we chat with Alyson Schafer, one of Canada's leading parenting experts. Have you ever heard of Adlerian or democratic parenting? If not, this episode will teach you all about Alfred Adler's parenting strategies founded on mutual respect. Alyson discusses how important it is to regulate your own emotions and learn to be uncomfortable so you can better parent your child. We touch on the importance of “me time” whether it be alone or with your children, and how therapy can be very beneficial. Overall, we discuss how parenting has changed over the years and where it's heading.For more resources, you can head to Alyson's website https://alysonschafer.com/ where you can find a free “Home Responsibilities By Age” tip sheet.Parenting Teens Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alysonschafersparentingteens/ Books mentioned in this episode:Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers https://www.amazon.ca/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Stress-Related/dp/0805073698 Atomic Habits https://www.amazon.ca/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 The Podcast Tackling Men's Mental HealthSimple lifestyle advice to help men and their families take action for better well-being.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Well Balanced: A podcast from Balance, Google's App of the YearEach week, expert meditation coaches share practical tips for a healthier, happier life.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Zen (ish) Mommy Educate Empower Laugh ConnectA place where moms can slow down, be authentic, and take...Listen on: Apple Podcasts