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Feeding our kids has much more to do with relationship and connection- than it does with actual food. Connected and supportive family meals can be super simple, but lead to deep relationships, higher literacy and better digestion. Tune into our conversation on the podcast today, as I interview Dr. Deborah Macnamara, a Developmentalist and founder of Kid's Best Bet Counselling who makes sense of kids for the adults responsible for raising them.   She "translates developmental science into practical love” according to Gabor Maté, through her work as a counselor, author, teacher, and researcher.In this episode: How feeding kids (and fussy eating) is so much more than just foodThe best non-food food book ever written: NourishedThe surprising bits of food research that Dr Macnamara discovered as she dealt with her own picky eaters, and how it impacts relationships The 3 ingredients you want to include in your meals (hint: none of them are food) How to care for and connect with your kids through nourishing them Connect with Dr Macnamara: Facebook- Dr. Deborah MacNamaraTwitter- @debmacnamaraIG- HEREWebsite:  www.gathertoeat.com---Connect with Crystal:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheelFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERE

Friends, you don't want to miss this episode. The one and only Dr. MacNamara joins Jess and Scott to dive deep into the topic of food.Discover why nourishment is far more than just calories—it's about love, care, and the rituals that bring families together. Dr. MacNamara shares compelling research and personal stories that reveal how non-coercive, provider-led approaches can turn picky eating into a journey of growth and connection. Hear more from Dr. MacNamara in her books: Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love)Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One)Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.We'd love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. Credits:Editing by The Pod Cabin Artwork by Wallflower Studio Production by Nurtured First  Learn more about the Solving Bedtime Battles course here.

Want to connect? Send me a quick message here!"My little children let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth." 1 John 3:18 In this episode, we are continuing our Points of Connection series. Connecting with our children is one of the greatest desires of every momma. So, I wanted to explore the areas of everyday life that offer opportunities to pour into our children's hearts.  This week I am joined by counselor, scientist, teacher, mother, and author, Dr. Deborah MacNamara. We discuss her latest book, "Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our children (and everyone else we love)," and explore the truth that nourishing our children goes far beyond what is put on their plate. Instead, togetherness is how we best satiate the hunger of our children. To find out more about Deborah MacNamara and all the work she does check out her website:  https://macnamara.ca/Deborah's latest book:https://a.co/d/aBm1oRPIf this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! Support the show!!If you want to come join our community and help support the show I'd be so blessed! www.patreon.com/latteandlaundrypodcastI always love to connect :suzanne@latteandlaundry.com

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Dr. Deborah MacNamara. She is a dynamic speaker and best -selling author sought after for her expertise on human development, speaking at the United Nations and Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. She's the author of Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers and Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids. Deborah is on the faculty at the Neufeld Institute and works alongside Gordon Neufeld to make sense of kids to the adults responsible for them. You might remember when we had Gordon on before and got to hang out and chat with him about connection and relationship and attachment. Dr. Deborah MacNamara's passion is to translate development through science and story, making it transferable to the home, classroom, and everyday experiences. She and I got to chat about why relationship is so key for picky eaters and how food is so much more than nutrients. Honestly, I left this conversation feeling restored and seen and like I was doing enough. You know, those conversations are so life -giving. Remember to stay tuned for the breakdown at the end with Rach where she and I dive into what this looks like in our real lives, taking the science and nerdiness and looking at practical application with a couple of parents in everyday life. Alright folks, let's dive in.  Connect with Dr. Deborah MacNamara: Instagram: @drdeborahmacnamara Website: https://macnamara.ca/ Order the book: Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you feel if you knew that the type of food you served your kids was not the most important thing for their health? Nor is the amount they eat either. Well, today's guest is will definitely have you breathing a sigh of relief. Dr. MacNamara's wisdom is deeply reassuring, helping parents let go of feeding anxieties and embrace a more trusting, playful, and connected approach to family meals. Whether you're navigating picky eating, sensitive kiddos, or mealtime chaos, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to bring more ease and joy to the table.Dr. Deborah MacNamara is a developmentalist, counselor, and author of the highly acclaimed book Nourished: Connection, Food, and the Making of a Whole Human Being. Dr. MacNamara's work dives deep into the intersection of food, connection, and child development, and she shares profound insights that every parent can relate to.In today's episode we discuss:What inspired Deborah to write Nourished and her thoughts on why the family meal is so important.How parents can create meaningful connection during mealtimes, even in busy and chaotic households.The developmental role of “picky eating” and how adults can guide children through natural eating stages.The influence of shyness instincts and brain integration on a child's willingness to try new foods and develop as an eater.How heightened sensitivity affects some children's eating behaviors and ways to support sensitive kiddos.Approaching feeding with less anxiety and more trust, while encouraging play and exploration to build positive food relationships.Strategies for handling external influences, like social media and family members, and rebuilding a positive connection with family meals.... and so much more!Resources Mentioned:Dr. Deborah MacNamara's book Nourished: Connection, Food, and the Making of a Whole Human BeingDr. MacNamara's websiteToday's episode was brought to you by Nourish'd, a game-changer for busy mums looking to enjoy healthy, delicious meals without the stress of cooking. Nourish'd delivers fresh, chef-prepared meals straight to your door, with a focus on whole, nutrient-rich ingredients and no hidden nasties. Whether you're navigating the chaos of motherhood, juggling mealtimes, or just need a break, Nourish'd makes it easy to nourish yourself and your family while saving precious time.As a special offer for our listeners, first-time customers can use the code BOOBTOFOOD to get $15 off their first Nourish'd order until 20th December 2024. It's the perfect way to take something off your plate (literally!) and focus on what matters most. Visit nourishd.com.au to explore their menu and experience the convenience for yourself!Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

send us a text via Fan Mail!1:29 - joy is a choice 4:36 - homeschooling out of love 8:14 - connecting with your child11:17 - being polite and friendly  14:44 - avoid pouncing on your kids 18:34 - developing relationshipsRest, Play, Grow by Deborah MacNamaraNourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids by Deborah MacNamaraRest, Play, Grow: Interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara (podcast)Nourished: an interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara on her new book (podcast)Support the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

In this sneakpeak of our summit, Dr. Macnamara walks us through how food is only one part of nourishment, yet it has consumed our focus and eclipsed the need for connection when feeding our families. The road to the stomach must go through the heart. In this interview, Dr. Macnamara gives us ideas on how to transfrom the chaos of mealtimes into a rich fusion of love, warmth, and emotional wellness. This interview is based on Dr. Macnamara's beautiful book "Nousished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our Kids." To find out more about Dr. Macnamara, visit: https://macnamara.ca Interested in more from the Institute? WE have exciting news! Our Children's Mental Health and Parenting Conference will be happening from November 18-21st, 16 masterclasses, World Renowned Speakers, A Range of Incredible Topics....all free! Sign up now at www.instituteofchildpsychology. Don't miss our on our workshop Fostering Emotion Regulation! On December 7th, Tammy and Tania will lead you through a day full of the latest research, tools and strategies to help your child through the most difficult of moments. Podcast listeners can use this exclusive coupon coed: FER25%. Here is the link: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/fostering-emotion-regulation-december-virtual-event/ The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children For a limited time only, buy a copy of our The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children and recieve a free gift! Yes,  when you buy our book, you also get access to our Compassionate Discipline workshop, which is valued at $87.84.  Not quite sure yet? Download a free chapter! To find out more, click here! Interested in our Professional Membership? ICP is thrilled to offer its new professional membership. This membership comes with 30+ accredited mental health courses, 15 general children's mental health courses, bi-monthly professional group consults, and access to our live trainings, printables, scripts, and case note templates.  Affordable, accessible training all in one spot! Find out more here

We're continuing summer break with #3 of our Top 10 Season 1 episodes.Join Kaity and Adriane as they chat with Dr. Deborah McNamara, a clinical counselor and educator with more than 25 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults, who unpacks her book "Rest, Play, Grow." This episode also explores:the importance of providing a supportive environment that allows children to rest in the security of their attachments  outdated behavioral methods that push for early independencehow true growth stems from strong relational foundationskids' unique developmental stagesthe concept of counterwillpractical strategies to foster cooperation and reduce conflictthe critical role of attachment in human development,how to build strong, lasting parental bonds and protect children from negative peer influencesand so much more!Tune in now for practical advice and profound insights that are sure to resonate with anyone involved in nurturing the next generation.Got a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcast:The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.Powered by Prenda, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning today. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. Got a burning question?We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to podcast@prenda.com. Let's dive into the conversation together!Important links:• Want more KindlED content?• Connect with us• Subscribe to The Sunday SparkInterested in starting a microschool?Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today ➡️ Start My Microschool

Clinical counselor and educator Dr. Deborah MacNamara on how food has become divorced from attachment, how we make it so stressful, how food creates relationship issues and vice versa and why family meals are not the full answer. Also, how to handle picky eating, and treating feeding our children like we treat a bedtime routine. Her new book is Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our Kids (and everyone else we love). LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.  Visit authenticparenting.com  Follow Anna on Instagram.

Deborah MacNamara is a counselor, on Faculty at the Neufeld Institute and author of Rest Play Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one), and Nourish: Connection, Food, and Caring for our Kids (and everyone else we love). Join Deborah and I as we tackle all things boredom.  Key Takeaways:  Boredom Boosts Creativity: Boredom fosters creativity and self-initiated play in children, encouraging imagination. Parental and Educator Roles: Parents and educators should guide children through boredom, supporting their independence and self-entertainment. Imaginative Play Benefits: Encouraging imaginative play with simple toys or self-created games enhances creativity and expression. Balancing Screen Time: Limiting screen time and promoting physical and imaginative play is crucial for children's development. I'm sure at some point in your life you have heard the words “I'm Bored!”. This podcast will cover the ins and outs of boredom and why it can actually be a good thing!  Find Kristen here: @kristen.rb.peterson or at KristenRBPeterson.com Find Deborah here:  @drdeborahmacnamara or at macnamara.com Find Deborah's books here: Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One) and Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) Find Deborah's Freebie here: infographic on how you can play out frustration

Deborah MacNamara, author of "Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love)," emphasizes the importance of emotional and physical nourishment in child development. As a clinical counselor and educator, she is known for her work on emotional health and her previous book, "Rest, Play, Grow," which explores attachment-based developmental approaches influenced by Dr. Gordon Neufeld. Deborah is also on the faculty of the Neufeld Institute, helping families navigate parenting and child development.Food is more than fuel—it's the foundation of family bonds and cultural heritage. In our conversation with Deborah, we explore how mealtime fosters meaningful relationships. Drawing from her expertise at the Neufeld Institute, she shares insights on transforming family meals into rituals of togetherness and love.We discuss how shared meals nurture community, cooperation, and restfulness and the challenges families face in maintaining these traditions. We provide practical steps for integrating shared meals into busy schedules, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and making intentional family connections.Listen as we delve into the cultural and relational significance of food. Deborah highlights food as a symbol of care and connection, examining how intentional food preparation and sharing reinforce family bonds and cultural traditions, making mealtime a cherished experience for all.

Corey and I wanted to share our thoughts on the three, wonderful episodes we recorded with Mary Ruddick, Deborah Macnamara, and Sally Fallon Morell. We dove into the key takeaways from our conversations with each guest, explored how each episode resonated with our own personal parenting philosophies, and even shared a little behind the scenes snippets. Thank you for joining us on this behind-the-mic journey through our recent episodes. We hope you enjoyed gaining insight into our reflections and perspectives as we navigate the realms of modern parenting and ancestral wisdom. Leave us a review and tell us which was your favorite episode!    Previous Episodes Mentioned 47: Behind the Mic: Corey and Christine's Origin Stories 48: Unearthing Ancestral Wisdom with Mary Ruddick 49: Nourished--Feeding Kids is Deeper than Just Food with Deborah MacNamara 50: Homemade baby formula, raw milk, feeding children, and the Weston A. Price Foundation with Sally Fallon Morell

In today's episode, Brett is joined by leading international expert, Dr. Deborah MacNamara. She's a counselor, with over 25 years of experience in mental health in educational studies. She's a lecturer, having recently spoken at the Vatican and previously to the United Nations. She's a mentor who provides support to parents, professionals, and educators. Dr. MacNamara specializes in relational development approach, which is based on the work of Dr. Gordon Neufeld and is about empowering parents to be experts of their children with every day questions and practical strategies. As a mother herself, she shares a lot of practical wisdom for parents who are trying to intentionally raise their children. In this episode, Brett & Deborah also discuss the basics of Neufeld's attachment theory, how this became a passion for Dr. MacNamara, & the importance of the attachment understanding of parenting in today's culture Dr. Deborah MacNamara's books can be found here: https://macnamara.ca/books/  Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Help other people find the show by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks!   Connect with Brett: Website: https://brettpowell.org Twitter/X: @BrettPowellorg https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg   Music "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Editing by ForteCatholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com)

IG: @drdeborahmacnamaraWebsite: https://macnamara.ca/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drdeborahmacnamaraNew Book: Nourished - Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids (and everyone else we love) Get it here--> https://macnamara.ca/nourished/Today's guest helps grown-ups understand kids through relational and developmental science. Dr. Deborah MacNamara is a Developmental and Clinical Counselor. She's also a teacher, guide and mother. As a trusted and experienced clinical counsellor for over 25 years in mental health and educational settings as well as private practice, Deborah serves as a leading international expert who provides counselling and educational services to support parents, professionals, and educators. Deborah specializes in the relational-developmental approach based on the work of Dr. Gordon Neufeld, empowering parents to become the expert on their children with everyday questions and practical strategies. 4 things that she said children need are attachment, to feel vulnerable feelings, to play, and emotional and psychological rest. She's also the Author of her new book Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our kids(and everyone else we love).

In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Deborah MacNamara, author of the book: Nourished– She talks about how food has been divorced from connection and it was never meant to be this way. In today's society, we are worrying too much about WHAT to feed our families and forgetting to focus on our relationships. If you are a mama struggling with obsessing over what to feed your child, this episode is a breath of fresh air and will empower you to feel confident in your choices and know that your relationship with your child supersedes the food they are eating. This episode is a must-list and we think the combination of Mary Ruddick's episode and this one complement each other perfectly.    Previous Episodes Mentioned How to Love Organ Meats with Janine Farzin Unearthing Ancestral Wisdom with Mary Ruddick   Recipes Mentioned Serious Eats Steak and Kidney Tartlet New York Times Cooking   Resources Mentioned Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility Neufeld Institute   Connect with Deborah Deborah Macnamara Facebook instagram

Kid chats with Dr. Deborah MacNamara, author of "Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids (and everyone else we love.)”  This enlightening conversation explores the deep connection between nurturing our loved ones and the meals we share.  Discover insights on attachment, emotional resilience, and how caring extends beyond the dinner table. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on the power of care and connection in our daily lives.  Connect with Dr. Deborah on Instagram HERE Find her book on Amazon HERE Join Kid's newsletter from his website HERE

Deborah MacNamara, a highly experienced developmentalist, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of parenting and child development. With a PhD and years of working alongside renowned author Gordon Neufeld, she has dedicated her career to understanding how children grow and thrive. Deborah's extensive background in academia, counseling, and teaching has allowed her to deeply immerse herself in the study of human development for nearly two decades. As a faculty member at the esteemed Neufeld Institute, she continues to contribute to the field through her research, writing, and online presence. Drawing from her personal experiences with highly sensitive children, Deborah's work resonates with families of complex kids, providing them with valuable insights and guidance. Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Deborah MacNamara about adapting as a parent. Top 12 Tips To Help Your Complex Kids Got complex kids? Yeah, so do we. Parenting a complex kid can be frustrating, overwhelming, and isolating. It can also be incredibly rewarding -- with the right help and guidance! This FREE insider's guide  from the experts at ImpactParents includes our top 12 tips to help you create a calm, peaceful home and guide your kids to become more independent every day. Here is what to expect on this week's show: The developmentalist approach, explained by Deborah McNamara, focuses on understanding human development and its connection to parenting. This approach emphasizes helping children grow and thrive, and understanding what parents need to do to support their child's development. Parenting complex kids can be a challenging and rewarding journey. These complex kids require parents to adapt and be flexible to understand their unique needs. Parenting, in general, is an adaptive endeavor, but it becomes even more apparent when raising children with complex needs. The key to adaptation lies in keeping our hearts warm and maintaining a sense of care and patience, even in the face of frustration and stress. Neurodivergent development explores the challenges faced by parents of neurodivergent children. Deborah emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments and providing structure, routine, and boundaries to help these children develop their identity and navigate the world. Trial and error is crucial for neurodivergent individuals to navigate their lives and find their passions. By giving them opportunities to be the answer to something, such as through volunteer work or involvement in a community, they can develop a sense of identity and learn appropriate behavior. The topic of holding on to kids while allowing them to let go explores the long-term relationship between parents and their children. Deborah emphasizes the importance of this throughout their development, from infancy to adulthood. She finds inspiration in Gordon and Gabbar's book, "Hold on to Your Kids." Holding on to our children means providing support and guidance, even when we are not physically present. It involves instilling our values and fostering a healthy and independent relationship. Links Mentioned: Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents   If They would Just... Guiding Kids to Take Ownership of Their Own Agenda What Support do ADHD'ers Need? Book Smart or Street Smart? What's So Wrong with Immaturity? Neufeld Institute Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fkaTwitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Renee sits down for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Deborah MacNamara. Together, they dive deep into the realm of child development, exploring Dr. MacNamara's wealth of expertise. Discover actionable tips, including expert advice on cultivating healthy eating habits in children. Tune in!Learn more about Dr Renee White and Fill Your Cup Postpartum Doulas:Want to be nurtured and nourished after the birth of your baby, have a peek at our doula offerings.If you want to gobble up our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies, look no further.

In this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen podcast, host Brigitte Gemme talks with her guest, Deborah McNamara - a Vancouver-based counselor who is fascinated by the relationship between food and our connections with each other. Deborah discusses her experiences with helping adults make sense of their relationships with food and children, giving insights on treating food issues through the lens of relationships. As the author of the book 'Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (and everyone else we love),' Deborah McNamara emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships through food, with adults taking the lead in caretaking to foster secure and healthy connections. Connect with Deborah MacNamara Get your copy of Nourished from your local bookstore, bookshop.org, or Amazon. Learn more about Deborah MacNamara's upcoming course: Gather to Eat -- Need to get organized to feed yourself and your loved ones really good food? Download Brigitte's healthy vegan 5-night dinner plan: Planned & Plant-Based. Find your own Flow in the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking

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The Main Thing: SLEEP. Can't live without it, but sometimes it seems like we have to, right?! Vanessa is our attachment based sleep guru and she's here to calm the stress, equip, and help families say goodbye to the dreary days of sleep deprivation!She's got an inspiring story, a calmness, and a passion for coming alongside families to help build secure attachment when it comes to sleep (and trying to get some)! We can't wait for you to hear what she has to share!Episode Resources: Follow Vanessa on Instagram @sleepysimbas for more options to connect with her and get started on your own non-sleep training, attachment-based sleep schedule!For an even deeper dive, check out "Rest Play Grow" by Dr. Deborah MacNamara. 2AM Connect: If you enjoyed today's episode, or know someone who could benefit from our show, the best thing you can do is leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. We're grateful to host the Two Adoptive Mamas podcast for a fifth season, thank you!Learn more about how you can support our ongoing work through our Patreon HERE.Support the show

We have lost sight of the fact that feeding our families is about human relationship and emotional well-being. If you  are struggling with your child's picky eating, or with getting you children to sit down and partake in family meals, this is the podcast episode for you!  In this episode we interview Dr. Deborah MacNamara who addresses the fact that many of us have lost sight of the fact that feeding our families is about human relationship and emotional well-being. Dr. MacNamara explores how feeding our children is part of the caretaking relationship and cannot be separated from it. Her work on this subject is informed by attachment science, developmental psychology, neuroscience, and research on human emotion. She beautifully reframes our approach to providing for our kids and helps us hit the reset button on our relationship with food. Dr. Macnamara' s website is a wealth of resources and her incredible book "Nourished" can be found here  This episode is actually a recording from our 2023 Children's Mental Health and Parenting Summit which is now part of our membership ($19.99 a month):  Get your 7-Day free trial today! 

On this episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Deborah MacNamara discusses her new book 'Nourished' Connection Food and Caring for our Kids.  She explores the challenges of picky eating and the evolutionary perspective on food preferences. She provides practical tips for parents of picky eaters and highlights the significance of creating a positive mealtime environment. MacNamara also addresses nutritional concerns and the importance of trusting the process. She discusses the connection between food and relationship dynamics and the impact of external factors on food challenges. Macnamara emphasizes the the importance of small steps and progress in eating. She explores the role of food as an expression of love and connection and discusses the decline of family meals and its impact on attachment.  She concludes by highlighting the power of simple acts of care and nourishment and the ultimate goal of parenting: attachment and legacy.   To learn more about Dr MacNamara and her new book, check out her website. TakeawaysThe relationship between food and attachment is crucial in shaping children's eating habits and preferences.Creating a positive mealtime environment and focusing on connection and relationship can help address picky eating challenges.Parents should provide a variety of healthy foods and allow children to decide the quantity they eat.Family meals and rituals around food are important for fostering attachment and togetherness.Trusting the process and focusing on the bigger picture can alleviate stress and guilt around food and eating.To learn more about Dr MacNamara:  https://macnamara.ca/nourished/In addition to being the author of "Nourished", she has also written a book called "Rest, Play Grow" discussing attachment and development of children.Get matched with a therapist by using Better Help! Give it a try---invest in your mental health: https://betterhelp.com/askdrjessica for 10% off your first month of therapy. Thank you to Better Help for supporting the Ask Dr Jessica podcast.Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner. Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com. Dr Jessica Hochman is also on social media:Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessicaSubscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr JessicaSubscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr JessicaSubscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.comThe information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

In this insightful podcast episode, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, a developmentalist and expert in attachment-based parenting, shares her profound wisdom on conscious parenting. Dr. MacNamara emphasizes the pivotal role of fostering environments that nurture adaptability, resilience, and independence in children. She underscores the transformative power of human connection and relationships in the process of child development, shining a spotlight on the fundamental importance of secure attachment in shaping a child's behavior. Her unique perspective offers a refreshing approach to raising emotionally healthy and self-reliant individuals. Additionally, Dr. MacNamara explores the intriguing intersection of food and connection, illustrating how mealtime can become a catalyst for building strong family bonds and ensuring emotional safety. She provides practical insights into addressing the common challenge of picky eating while creating a positive and nurturing feeding environment. Moreover, the episode delves into the complexities of establishing healthy sleep patterns for children, offering valuable strategies and suggestions to help parents navigate this often turbulent aspect of parenting. Join us for a deep dive into conscious parenting, attachment theory, and practical tips to raise resilient, independent, and well-adjusted kids.     Key Notes ●      Attachment Shapes Behavior: Dr. Deborah MacNamara emphasizes that secure attachment is the cornerstone of child development, significantly influencing a child's behavior and emotional well-being. ●      Mealtime Connection: The podcast explores the profound connection between food and relationships. ●      Picky Eating Insights: Dr. MacNamara provides practical guidance on addressing picky eating habits in children. ●      Sleep Challenges: The episode delves into the challenges of establishing healthy sleep patterns for children. ●      Conscious Parenting: Throughout the discussion, Dr. MacNamara introduces the concept of conscious parenting, encouraging parents to be mindful of their approach and the impact it has on their child's development. Bio Deborah MacNamara, PhD, is a counselor and educator, author of the books Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our Kids (and everyone else we love) (2023), The Sorry Plane (2019) and Rest, Play, Grow Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one) (2016). She is on faculty at the Neufeld Institute and the director of Kid's Best Bet Counseling. She regularly makes sense of kids to the adults responsible for them through presentations and consultations.     Where To Find Deborah MacNamara   Website: deborahmacnamara.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdeborahmacnamara/ Instagram: @drdeborahmacnamara Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/drdeborahmacnamara/   How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)   Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown   Lornebrown.com   Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown: https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/   Download a free copy of the Acubalance Fertility Diet & Recipes and a copy of the ebook 5 Ways to Maximize Your Chances of Getting Pregnant from Acubalance.ca   Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram: @acubalancewellnesscentre @conscious_fertility_podcast @lorne_brown_official     DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Conscious Fertility podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.  

About Dr. Deborah MacNamara: Dr. Deborah MacNamara is a clinical counsellor and author of Rest, Play, Grow, and Nourished: Connection, food, and caring for our kids (and everyone else we love). I fell in love with Deborah! We are so aligned. I was hanging on her every word and I hope you will be as well! In particular, we spoke about 

Jenna Beaugh joins me to discuss family life and culture around the table. We discuss how to encourage our children in a love of cooking, setting the atmosphere around the table and how to increase joy in our homeschooling. 1:01 - Welcome Jenna, family and faith journey 6:30 - How did you start homeschooling? 9:40 - Importance of food and family culture 14:54 - What led you into culinary school? 17:04 - Encouraging a love of cooking, love of table22:33 - Liturgical living, Advent and Christmas 29:01 - Book and future plans 31:33 - Final thoughts on how to instill a love of family time through food Jenna Beaugh on Instagram @eatliverunwebsite  eatliverun.com The Catechism in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike SchmitzSALT FAT ACID HEAT Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Deborah MacNamara PhDNourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book (podcast)convoluted Christmas with joy (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #family #culture #faith #food #cooking #motherhood #blogging #teenagers #advent #christmas #tradition #attachment #joy #nutrition Support the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal On Facebook at Homeschoolers: make JOY normal By email at questionsmakejoynormal@gmail.com or by voicemail Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

On episode 245 I welcome Dr. Deboarah MacNamara to the podcast. Dr. Deborah is a counsellor and scientist; storyteller and teacher; guide and Mother. Deborah makes sense of kids for adults who care for them believing this to be the path for transforming families and communities, society, our world as a whole. Deborah serves as a leading international expert who provides counselling and educational services to support parents, professionals, and educators. She is also a professional speaker who has presented to the United Nations and The Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education. Deborah specialises in the relational-developmental approach based on the work of Dr. Gordon Neufeld, empowering parents to become the expert on their children with everyday questions and practical strategies. She came to this work as a new mother herself, curious and confident that his approach could shift not only her children's futures forever, but also her professional approach to supporting and helping others. Today, she serves on Faculty at the Neufeld Institute. Deborah is the author of the best-selling book, Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one) which has been translated into 14 languages and the children's picture book, The Sorry Plane, which is available in three languages. Deborah's new book Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our Kids is available to buy now and is the topic of our conversation today. In short, I hope you hear developmental science translated into practical love. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 intro 03:30 ‘if you throw in wine you'll have the perfect meal' Dr. Gordon Neufeld 05:40 Nourished - the foundation of connection 09:15 we have lost the sacred belief that the parent child relationship must be preserved and protected 12:55 handling ‘picky eaters' 16:25 a good place for parents to start 22:30 can food have love in it? 25:35 when children are pulled out of the orbit of their primary caregivers 29:20 nourishment is much more than food 33:20 rest (in our love) and digest 38:50 counterwill and homes with competing agendas 42:35 nourished implications for the workplace 46:00 softening the heart 50:20 creating a nourished community 51:50 advice for separated families (audience question) 54:15 our universal language for love 54:50 Maslow got it wrong 56:20 Deborah's heartprint 58:25 when food serves our togetherness Please do share this episode with a heart-centred leader you wish to inspire and encourage. Those with ears, let them hear. Always love Ryan Connect with Dr. Deborah Website: https://macnamara.ca/nourished/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahmacnamara/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdeborahmacnamara FB: https://www.facebook.com/drdeborahmacnamara/ Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our sponsors MattMedia Online Marketing and Exhale Healthy Coffee. Matt Media are an independent agency who specialise in content marketing helping business owners get their message seen by the right audience. If you want to get your business seen through the power of social media, head to https://mattmedia.online/ Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #DrDeborahMacNamara #Nourished #NeufeldInstitute

Dr. Deborah MacNamara discusses her new book, Nourished, which shines a light on the relationship between food and developmental attachment. Dr. MacNamara is joined in conversation with Maria LeRose. Dr. Deborah MacNamara is a clinical counsellor and educator with more than 25 years experience. She is on faculty at the Neufeld Institute, operates a counselling practice, and speaks regularly about child and adolescent development to parents, childcare providers, educators, and mental health professionals. She is the author of the bestselling book, Rest, Play, Grow, the children's picture book The Sorry Plane, and the forthcoming book, Nourished. Maria LeRose is an award-winning television producer and interviewer, and an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC. She received her Masters of Education from UBC in the Department of Education and Counseling Psychology - with an emphasis on social and emotional development. Before embarking on a career in Journalism, Maria coordinated the first Child Abuse Prevention Program in BC. She is a long-time advisor to the Dalai Lama Center and Moderator of the DLC's Heart-Mind Conferences. She has moderated events featuring Gordon Neufeld, the Dalai Lama, Mikhail Gorbachev, Gabor Maté, Sir Ken Robinson, and other luminaries.

Wow, what a profound episode with Dr. Deborah MacNamara who joins me to discuss her new book Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids.  We discuss relationship as the foundation to our health, how food and attachment are interconnected and how to create a family culture where food draws us together, is joyful and life-giving.     1:14 - Valuing the family meal, Bonnie's experience 6:40 - Food and human connection 10:44 - Food will either serve attachment or soothe emotional distress 11:50 - Receptivity and operating from the perspective of a role13:48  What if we are met by resistance from our children? 18:55 - Food culture in Italy: food draws people together, celebration, togetherness 22:55 - The work of love and attachment was always meant to be invisible 26:23 - Without connection children become more anxious, agitated, resistant 28:58 - Attachment does not mean the kids run all over you 34:11 - Not making an issue of food 36:17 - How do you hold on to a teenager? 38:24 - Food problems can become relationship problems  49:25 -  Experiencing food, play, and invitation 59:16 - Becoming your kid's best betDr. Deborah MacNamara's website and Instagram @drdeborahmacnamaraNourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Deborah MacNamara PhDRest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or Anyone Else Who Acts Like One) by Deborah MacNamara Rest, Play, Grow: Interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara (podcast) respect (blog post)#makejoynormal #homeschooling #family #culture #relationships #attachment #nourishment #connection #discipline #receptivity #invitation #warmth #generosity #patience #togetherness #gathering #enjoyment #responsibility #play Support the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal On Facebook at Homeschoolers: make JOY normal By email at questionsmakejoynormal@gmail.com or by voicemail Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

Let's Talk Discipline Today! Are you curious about the three keys to discipline that are attachment-safe and developmentally friendly? In this interview, Dr. Deborah MacNamara emphasizes the importance of receptivity in children, recognizing when they may not be ready for discussions, and finding ways to value their emotions. Discipline should be seen as an opportunity to build a strong relationship with your child. Discipline alone doesn't necessarily make a child more mature or solve problems. The ultimate goal is to create a secure relational space where both the child and parent can explore vulnerable feelings for personal growth.   Be sure not to overlook this interview where you can uncover Dr. MacNamara's three principles for discipline that are both attachment-safe and developmentally friendly.   Happy listening!   Want more? Visit our podcast library.

In Episode 7 of The KindlED Podcast, hosts Kaity and Adriane sit down with renowned author and developmentalist Dr. Deborah MacNamara. Known for her profound work in understanding the intricacies of child development, Dr. MacNamara shares her insights into the way children perceive and interact with the world around them.This episode shifts the spotlight on the inherent difference between Behaviorism and Developmental Theory, shedding light on the importance of understanding a child from the inside out. Tune in to Episode 7 of The KindlED Podcast and take a deep dive into the fascinating world of child development. ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Deborah MacNamara is a clinical counselor and developmentalist, the author of "Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one)," and "The Sorry Plane," a children's picture book. She is on Faculty at the Neufeld Institute, is the Director of Kid's Best Bet Counselling, and presents on child and adolescent development to parents and professionals internationally.

How can you identify anxiety in your child? As parents, we may observe certain behaviors in our children that raise concerns about their anxiety levels. Join us in this episode with Deborah MacNamara as we explore common signs of anxiety in children and learn ways to support them. Tune in and discover valuable insights that can help you and your child thrive.  Happy Listening & Learning! Love, Geneviève, Heather & Becca  ❤️       #newepisode #momtalk #momtalkpodcast #3tipsin3minutesformoms #busymoms #motherhood #momlife #parenting #mom #kidsanxiety #understandingmychildanxiety #understandinganxiety #childrenanxiety  #signsofanxiety  #podcast #podcasting #mompodcaster  #podcasts #spotify #podcastlife #podcaster #youtube #podcasters #podcastshow #itunes #spotifypodcast #newpodcast #interview #motivation #applepodcast   

In this coaching call with Dajana, we unpack the struggles she has been having with her middle son. Together, we dive into the nature of highly sensitive kids and strategies to help in highly emotional moments.   Dajana is a mom of three –  a ten-year-old, a six and a half year old, and a three and a half year old.    We go into: [1:30] What you will find inside my membership program  [4:00] The challenges Dajana is facing with her middle son  [6:35] How many daily upsets are “normal” for kids to experience [8:40] How to tell if your child is highly sensitive [15:30] Why it's important to respond with empathy [20:10] Tips for helping your child communicate what's wrong  [25:45] Navigating ‘global catastrophic thinking' [34:40] Two week check in  Resources mentioned in this episode www.sarahrosensweet.com/membership  Rest Play Grow by Deborah MacNamara  Anxious Kids Anxious Parents by Lynn Lyons Hey Warrior by Karen Young  Episode 44: Coaching Call with Julia: How to Help Sensitive Kids When They Get Upset   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

In this solo episode with me, we talk about what to do when saying goodbye is hard.    Whether it's school drop-offs or leaving our kids with a babysitter, I'm sharing my strategies for making this transition much easier on both you and your kids. We go into: [2:00] Three ways to problem solve why saying goodbye is hard for kids [4:55] Considering who does the drop off [7:15] Coming up with a goodbye ritual [9:30] How to make the goodbye easier [13:00] Best practices when it comes to saying goodbye [15:30] Talking to children about the moment of goodbye Resources mentioned in this episode www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling Anxiety strategies Deborah MacNamara handout Owl Babies by Martin Waddell Episode 35: Three Skills to Protect Our Kids' Mental Health with Lynn Lyons Episode 45: Membership Q&A – How to Help Anxious Kids in Real Life Scenarios with Lynn Lyons   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call

This week, we talk all about how children attach in the first 6 years of life. These years are crucial in laying the foundation for how our children grow into adults. We discuss attaching year by year as studied and written about in the book "Rest Play Grow" by Dr. Deborah MacNamara. We think it's important to understand how our children need us in order to surrender in each season. Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com. We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Do dnešního dílu podcastu Rodičovská posilovna jsem si opět pozval Linu Vizelman a Xenii Majznerovou. Tentokrát za téměř 20 minut rozebereme dětský strach a úzkost, ale i naši vlastní rodičovskou frustraci. Začínáme ale zajímavým tématem, a sice co si počít, když dítě začíná být agresivní. Hosty Rodičovské posilovny byly Lina Vizelman a Ksienia Majznerová. Psycholožka a psychoterapeutka Ksienia Majznerová (původem z Běloruska) a poradkyně pro rodiče Lina Vizelman (původem z Izraele) navazují na přístup psychologa Gordona Neufelda, jsou výkonnými spoluředitelkami pro Českou republiku a oficiálními facilitátorkami Neufeld Institute. Více se o nich dozvíte na rodicovstvihrou.cz. Více o agresi a adaptaci si můžete přečíst v tomto článku.skupině Rodičovství hrou – Vývojový přístup Gordona Neufelda, ale i v knihách Gordon Neufeld - Držte si své děti, Rest, Play, Grow od Deborah MacNamara. Články, kurzy a další podcasty na www.rodicovskaposilovna.cz Pokud chcete podcast podpořit, staňte se členy klubu na https://www.pickey.cz/rodicovskaposilovna a získejte bonusové webináře, epizody, a další.

We're wired for togetherness above all else. Separation is like the fire alarm that goes off in our brain crying, “Somethings wrong here! Pay attention!” In this episode of family360, clinical psychologist Dr. Deborah MacNamara describes 5 key things to know about ATTACHMENT and how to repair it when there is rupture. Deborah writes, "The secret to developing secure adult/child relationships is helping a child see that it's not their job to strive to hold on to us but to take for granted that we won't let go of them." Hear more about how we "hold on," as you listen to our engaging conversation with Dr. MacNamara.

Vítejte u dalšího dílu podcastu Rodičovská posilovna, tentokrát mé pozvání přijaly Lina Vizelman a Ksienia Majznerová. Obě jsou psycholožky a psychoterapeutky a potkaly se při studiu vývojové teorie podle přístupu Gordon Neufelda. Řeč bude o rodičovství hrou, přístupu Gordona Neufelda, ale i o frustraci a hře v přírodě. Rozhovor s nimi vedl Honza Vávra. Více na www.rodicovstvihrou.cz, případně na podpůrné facebookové skupině Rodičovství hrou – Vývojový přístup Gordona Neufelda, ale i v knihách Gordon Neufeld - Držte si své děti, Rest, Play, Grow od Deborah MacNamara. Články, kurzy a další podcasty na www.rodicovskaposilovna.cz Pokud chcete podcast podpořit, staňte se členy klubu na https://www.pickey.cz/rodicovskaposilovna a získejte bonusové webináře, epizody, a další.

Deborah is a dynamic teacher and experienced counsellor with over 20 years experience in educational and mental health settings. The underlying purpose of her work is to put adults in the driver's seat by making sense of kids from the inside out. She is passionate in taking developmental science and making it applicable to everyday life in the home and classroom. From everyday questions to complex problems, strategies for making headway with a child or teen is grounded in a rich developmental framework.Dr. Deborah MacNamara provides counselling and educational services to parents and professionals based on the relational-developmental approach of Dr. Gordon Neufeld. She is on Faculty at the Neufeld Institute and presents on all of the Neufeld material. She is the author of the best selling book, Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one), and her new children's picture book, The Sorry Plane.What we discuss in this episode:How we can Rest, Play, and Grow as adultsCounter-will and its purpose in developmentOppositional childrenConnect with Dr MacNamara: https://macnamara.ca/IG: @drdeborahmacnamaraHer books: Sorry Plane & Rest Play Grow---I would be honored to be your coach and help you get the changes you want to see in your life. The tools that I talk about in my podcast and use in my coaching have completely turned around my life and my relationships with my children. I know what it takes and how to make it happen. You can use the links below to get more of my content and to learn what we do in my program By Design. I love helping women tap into their inner expert and build radical connection in their relationships with their children.Link to my program: By DesignFind me on the ‘gram: The.Parenting.CoachMy website: coachcrystal.caWork with me 1:1: Application

Deborah is a dynamic teacher and experienced counsellor with over 20 years experience in educational and mental health settings. The underlying purpose of her work is to put adults in the driver's seat by making sense of kids from the inside out. She is passionate in taking developmental science and making it applicable to everyday life in the home and classroom. From everyday questions to complex problems, strategies for making headway with a child or teen is grounded in a rich developmental framework.Dr. Deborah MacNamara provides counselling and educational services to parents and professionals based on the relational-developmental approach of Dr. Gordon Neufeld. She is on Faculty at the Neufeld Institute and presents on all of the Neufeld material. She is the author of the best selling book, Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one), and her new children's picture book, The Sorry Plane.What we discuss in this episode:Dr MacNamara's background and how she got into this workHer book, Rest, Play, Grow and how it affected my personal parenting journeyHow parenting “against the grain” is intuitive and necessary for healthy parent-child relationships Connect with Dr MacNamara: https://macnamara.ca/IG: @drdeborahmacnamaraHer books: Sorry Plane & Rest Play Grow---I would be honored to be your coach and help you get the changes you want to see in your life. The tools that I talk about in my podcast and use in my coaching have completely turned around my life and my relationships with my children. I know what it takes and how to make it happen. You can use the links below to get more of my content and to learn what we do in my program By Design. I love helping women tap into their inner expert and build radical connection in their relationships with their children.Link to my program: By DesignFind me on the ‘gram: The.Parenting.CoachMy website: coachcrystal.caWork with me 1:1: Application

In this week's episode of “Getting Unstuck”, we talked with Dr. Deborah MacNamara, a school counseling psychologist on why it's important for leaders to establish a healthy culture based on relationships. Interpersonal relationships are critical, but their success may be dependent on the relationship we have with ourselves. Those relationships can suffer do to what psychologists call the "empathy gap." And that's where we're going to focus in this installment of “Worth a Listen, Look, or Read.”

Given what school leaders may face this fall — > lingering exhaustion brought on by managing the last year and a half under the cloud of COVID, and > the relentless academic push which manifests itself in the fear of students' loss of learning — how can they help teachers nurture a culture of collective strength, of sustaining relationship-based rituals? Counselor and educator, Dr. Deborah MacNamara provides some direction.

This week on the podcast Deborah MacNamara returned to grace the podcast waves and offered insight to help us orient in these changing times. As she said “we can’t orient to something that is always changing” and yet she managed to orient us nonetheless despite these changing times in the midst of this global pandemic. Also, a conversation with Deborah MacNamara wouldn’t be complete without speaking about emotional health and well-being and what we can do to allow our feelings to be safely expressed. I was reminded, yet again how critical play is for emotional health and well-being not just for the children and youth we are raising and caring for, but us adults too. Deborah’s dedication and work towards asking this question she raised in our conversation, “what does it mean to be human and how do we stay well?” of course confirms why @drdeborahmacnamara’s words and research and wisdom are imperative and needed and welcomed and so beneficial to us all. www.MacNamara.cawww.NeufeldInstitute.orgAlso mentioned on this episodewww.AshaFrost.com Indigenous Rise for June-National Indigenous History Month @ashafrostwww.Indiginews.comwww.TheBallantyneProject.com

Samantha and Paula had the incredible honor to interview Dr Deborah Macnamara, developmentalist and author of the book 'Rest, Play, Grow'. We chatted toddlerhood, attachment, how kids grow up, and so much more. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Be sure to pick up 'Rest, Play, Grow' at your local bookstore and read Dr Macnamara's articles at macnamara.ca. And follow along on Instagram at @drdeborahmacnamara Follow Paula at @newparadigmmotherhood and Samantha at @samantha.tully on Instagram. Let us know your thoughts and be sure to leave a review on Apple podcasts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewayweparent/message

In this episode, Child Psychologist Dr. Deborah MacNamara unpacks the myriad reasons and motives as to why our kids fight, and has great perspectives to offer. From everyday questions to complex problems, her strategies for making headway with our child or teen is grounded in a rich developmental framework to give constructive hope for parents immersed in their child's sibling conflict.

Christina Jaloway joins me co-hosting this episode where we interview Dr. Deborah MacNamara.  A wealth of knowledge and passion, Deborah MacNamara has beautiful and sensitive insights into the hearts of our children.    We discuss her work and her book, Rest, Play, Grow: making sense of preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one).  Deborah walks us gently, graciously through the layers and depths of building connection with our children, and helps us to understand the instincts and gifts we innately carry to give the safe environment that they crave.  Deborah's insights and gift to us can be summarized in the following quote ~ "The secret to [developing relationships] is  helping a child see that it’s not their job to strive to hold on to us but to take for granted that we won’t let go of them."Deborah's website:http://macnamara.caNeufeld Institute:https://neufeldinstitute.org/Video on anxiety in children:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hymwvaZ9oKg&t=4sDr. Deborah MacNamara on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=dr%20deborah%20macnamaraAnd on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drdeborahmacnamara/

  “Time-outs use your relationship as something that can be given and then taken away; it makes your relationship with your child conditional.” Time-outs are a widely utilized parenting technique. A time-out is a punitive consequence used to “teach a lesson” to a child. While this technique is popular and recommended by many professionals, there is evidence that time-outs do much harm and very little good for the parent-child relationship. That's why in this episode of The 3D Parent Podcast, I will share why time-outs are problematic and suggest ways to discipline without using time-outs. Points we will discuss include: Why time-outs are so widely used How time-outs can strain the parent-child relationship Alternative strategies to using time-outs Discipline choices either contribute or detract from the conditions which are optimal for growth, maturation, and the development of self-control. You cannot force maturity through time-outs. In fact, you may even stall true maturation and make it more difficult to have the power to influence your child through your deep connection.  Perhaps it is the time-out itself which needs a time-out! I hope that you will think twice before giving a time-out and try a connecting strategy instead. If you have enjoyed this episode of the podcast, take a screenshot, head on over to Instagram and share it your IG stories and tag me, @the3Dparent    Do you have a parenting question for an upcoming episode? I would LOVE to connect with you and answer your questions.  Please share your parenting question here!    Schedule a free parent coach consultation/interest call!    CONNECT WITH THE 3D PARENT: Instagram Facebook The 3D Parent Lounge Facebook Community   EPISODE RESOURCES: The Trouble with Time-outs article by Deborah Macnamara

“We as parents, as our children's first teachers, we're the ones that can do the work to plant those seeds of empathy for our own children.”   This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I'm going to share some tips that you can implement in your own family to create an environment of empathy. I am also going to talk about things that might be getting in the way of your child's development of empathy.   Some of the topics covered in this episode include: The definition of empathy. Why empathy can't be taught and why children don't have the concept of empathy at an early age. Tips on how to create an environment of empathy. Four steps from Dr. Deborah MacNamara to keep our children's hearts soft.   While children are born primed with empathy, it takes a loving and supporting environment to help develop those empathetic instincts within them. The key to understanding empathy is to accept that they cannot be taught. It is a delicate blend of children's innate capacity, environment, and upbringing. So I encourage parents to reevaluate the environment where they raise their child and analyze whether it is a viable environment for empathy to grow and flourish.   If you have enjoyed this episode of the podcast, take a screenshot, head on over to Instagram and share it your IG stories and tag me, @the3Dparent   Do you have a parenting question for an upcoming episode?  I would LOVE to connect with you and answer your questions. Please share your parenting question here!   Grab your free copy of the 10 Steps To Get Back in Control of Your Children here!   CONNECT WITH THE 3D PARENT Instagram Facebook

“Crying and tears helped both of us deal with what was such a difficult day and a difficult process. It was a perfect illustration of how tears can be so helpful when a child can access those emotions and is willing to cry when they cannot do anything different and they realize they have to face what is in front of them.”   This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, we will be talking about the concept of crying and how it can help your child become a mature, emotionally evolved human being.    Besides discussing the benefits of crying, throughout the episode we're also going to share tips and suggestions that can help with getting kids “unstuck” if they aren't naturally prone to crying.    Some of the topics that we will cover include:    Why not all tears are created equal, and how tears from emotion like sadness and frustration can actually help children (and adults!) navigate the futilities of life. Tips on how to help your kid access complicated feelings if they aren't naturally prone to crying The importance of normalizing crying and how you can do so properly in your own family.    So often as parents, we worry about stopping our kids' tears, but as this episode explains, it's even more important to teach your children how to properly let out their sadness and emotions through tears. So I hope this episode helps you get your children's tears “unstuck” and don't hesitate to reach out on the website if you have any parenting questions! If you have enjoyed this episode of the podcast, take a screenshot, head on over to Instagram and share it your IG stories and tag me, @the3Dparent  Do you have a parenting question for an upcoming episode?  I would LOVE to connect with you and answer your questions.  Please share your parenting question here!  Grab your free copy of the 10 Steps To Get Back in Control of Your Children here! EPISODE RESOURCES: Dr. Deborah MacNamara's article about tears Hold on to your kids: Why parents need to matter more than their peers by Dr. Neufeld Crying: The Mystery of Tears by William H. Frey and Muriel Langseth   EPISODES TO FURTHER THE DISCUSSION: Episode 17: Melt-down Free Shopping Trips with Kids Episode 24: Parenting the Highly Sensitive Orchid Child   CONNECT WITH THE 3D PARENT: Instagram Facebook

Author of: REST, PLAY, GROW - Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one)http://macnamara.ca/

“We‌ ‌need‌ ‌to‌ ‌move‌ ‌away‌ ‌from‌ ‌thinking‌ ‌that‌ ‌performance‌ ‌is‌ ‌more‌ ‌important‌ ‌than‌ ‌the‌ ‌actual‌ ‌ process‌ ‌of‌ ‌going‌ ‌through‌ ‌and‌ ‌developing‌ ‌these‌ ‌feelings‌ ‌…‌ ‌We‌ ‌want‌ ‌them‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌able‌ ‌to‌ ‌look‌ ‌at‌ ‌ their‌ ‌sibling‌ ‌or‌ ‌their‌ ‌peer‌ ‌that‌ ‌is‌ ‌upset‌ ‌that‌ ‌they‌ ‌have‌ ‌upset‌ ‌and‌ ‌kind‌ ‌of‌ ‌put‌ ‌themselves‌ ‌in‌ ‌that‌ ‌ child's‌ ‌shoes‌ ‌…”‌    This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, we dive into helping your children understand the process behind giving a genuine apology.  The key to this process might be difficult to grasp at first, because the key is to give the child time to process through their initial emotion.  The one that caused them to act out, and let them come to feelings of empathy for the person they may have upset.   We'll discuss the best way to give them time and space to process, but then check-in with them to help them facilitate an apology, different ways children may “apologize,” and when you may need to step in and provide an apology for your child. If you have enjoyed this episode of the podcast, take a screenshot, head on over to Instagram and share it your IG stories and tag me, @the3Dparent   Do you have a parenting question for an upcoming episode?  I would LOVE to connect with you and answer your questions.  Please share your parenting question here!   Grab your free copy of the 10 Steps To Get Back in Control of Your Children here!   CONNECT WITH THE 3D PARENT: Instagram Facebook   RESOURCES: The Sorry Plane by Deborah MacNamara

We've all heard the saying as kids: “Say you're sorry.” followed by a “No, like you mean it.” Well according to clinical counselor and educator Deborah MacNamara, that doesn't really make your child more empathetic later in life. She talks about this and more in her new book  “The Sorry Plane” which was inspired by her two daughters. She joins us in-studio now.   Guest: Deborah MacNamara Author, Educator and Clinical Counsellor

"Let's talk Collection Dance” The Collection Dance can be found in these two books: Hold onto Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld  https://amzn.to/2Od9JC1 Rest Play Grow by Dr. Deborah MacNamara  https://amzn.to/2O4VCOS     Remember it has 4 simple parts. Move into their space Make eye contact to solicit a smile Get a nod A ritual that shows warmth—physical touch, joke Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com  or find me on Instagram here or there.   2019 is the year of bantering with our kids.  Let's embrace water cooler conversations that increase positive interactions and attachment.  Want to do it together? Consider joining my VIP Group.  www.play4lifemoms.com ~~Got a road trip or just everyday drives around town?  Use the time well by adding in play. TEXT “play” to 69922 for this free pdf.    Self-Care Action Invite a friend's family over for dinner.  Use paper plates.  Scruffy hospitality is welcome!  Just work on building a village. Play Idea: Analog Pokémon Go Want more?  Check out the website!  www.Play4Lifemoms.com Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms                                                                                                                         

Many have spoken out on the ethics of separating parents and children at the border. But what is the impact on social-emotional development for children who have already been separated? Dr. Deborah MacNamara has written extensively about emotional sensitivity, anxiety and development of children. She says what children need is strong caring relationships with parents. They need to be anchored with parents. "There could be no greater trauma than to be taken away from the foundation, their adult relationships". The result of detachment is that a child is stuck - they revert to survival mode, to desperation in a way that prevents growth. Safety and security is removed. Children need strong adults to make them feel safe in the world. Transference of care does not replace caring for a child with attachment, reliability and consistency. The greatest human need is not food and education - it is the need for connection. What more can we do to learn about the child migrant crisis? Listen and find out.

Dr. Deborah MacNamara is a brilliant voice in parent education and if was so fun to get to know her on the podcast! From her website: Dr. Deborah MacNamara is on Faculty at the Neufeld Institute and author of Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one) She presents, teaches, and writes on all facets of child and adolescent development based on the relational-developmental approach of Gordon Neufeld. She is also in private practice where she offers counselling services to parents and professionals in making sense of learning, behavioural, and developmental issues in kids. Deborah is a dynamic teacher and experienced counsellor who makes developmental science come to life in the everyday context of home and classroom. She was an amazing guest and I KNOW you will be left is awe of all you have learned while listening to our conversation!! Show highlights: Core of her work is making sense of kids, to the adults that are responsible to them Childhood is the unfolding of human potential – separate social and adapted human beings Rest, Play Grow is about children ages 2-6 years old. It takes 5-7 years for brains to resemble adult brain.  Before then, their brains  are impulsive, they are all about themselves, their goal is to focus on oneself and become a separate person.  They are ego-centric Play is the leading edge of development Warm up act in preparation Most of the growth happens for this age during play – free of consequences, kids are free to be expressive and exploratory… Children express emotions at play – keeps them balanced and at the surface Play is the unfolding of our early occupations Play that leads development when they are playing on their own… Release a child to play after offering contact and closest first… they know their attachment needs are met an they can move into play. … Under three they stay pretty close to parent 2.5 – 3 signs of venturing out and spread their wings to try things our.  Promote this by using contact and closeness first and set them up to play, then slowly move away and give them space to play What is the space that your child engages in? Temperament matters – 1/5 children are more sensitive and stired up by their environment… they take a little bit longer to be satiated with connection Give each child what they need for play to unfold Resistance and opposition – counter will instincts – instinct to resist others when we are feeling co-ersed We have our own agendas and they have theirs Attachment – if a child is not in active attachment with us (engaged) we have kind of disappeared Growth occurs within relationship – we want to keep them receptive to our message. Acknowledging the child has their own interest and move forward anyways. Children do need to realize that at certain times, the resistance is futile. The more the relationship is in tact, easier it is for kids to roll with it. Say no and give them permission to have their feelings. Emotional self control is something we can get to – over time.   Encourage expressing feelings Help them feeling feelings Mixing their feelings Reflecting - that it is about the child's relationship with own feelings In the practice – get to a place of deepening and developing relationship with others The relationship must be with oneself in before one becomes a social being In order to have a relationship with oneself, an adult must have a relationship with us... A child must know who they are first, before they become a social being… The adult is responsible for helping the child know who they are. Help child become civilized relating with emotional expression…  Yes please, lets all make this our goal!! Where to find Deborah MacNamara:http://macnamara.ca/ Facebook Twitter BUY HER BOOK!! - Rest, Play Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one) :::::::::: Want MORE??  Join the Joyful CourageTribe in our community Facebook group - Live and Love with Joyful Courage.  Raising our children while growing ourselves... :::::::::: Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Joyful Courage Podcast on iTunes to get the latest shows STRAIGHT to your device!!  AND PLEASE rate and review the Joyful Courage Parenting Podcast on iTunes to help me spread the show to an ever larger audience!! ::::::::::: Click here for more information about PARENT COACHING with Casey and to book your exploratory call!