Podcast appearances and mentions of laura froyen

Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's practical episode, #205. These are conversations with experts in fields relevant to caregiving parents. In this episode, Susanna Peace Lovell interviews Dr. Laura Froyen, who shares her journey as a parent and expert in human development. They discuss the challenges of parenting neurodiverse children, the importance of understanding different neurotypes, and the need for new parenting skills. Dr. Froyen introduces the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model, emphasizing its accessibility and effectiveness in addressing parenting challenges. In this conversation, Laura Froyen, PhD, discusses the unique challenges faced by children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and introduces the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model as a framework for effective parenting. She emphasizes the importance of compassion, understanding, and breaking down tasks into manageable steps to support children with executive functioning difficulties. The discussion also highlights the significance of involving children in problem-solving processes and offers resources for parents seeking guidance and support.Connect with Dr. Laura Froyen here.Find Dr. Laura Froyen on IG here.Find Dr. Laura Froyen on Facebook here.Find the Balancing U Membership here.Find The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross Greene here.Find the Lives in the Balance website here.Find our first book from We Are Brave Together here.Find full episodes from Season 7 and clips from Season 8 on Youtube here.This episode was sponsored by Rise Educational Advocacy. Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys. JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.Donate to our Retreats and Respite Scholarships here.Donate to keep this podcast going here.Can't get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?Follow us on Instagram or on Facebook.Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.orgIf you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!Disclaimer

What you're about to hear is a 16-minute conversation generated by AI between a female and a male, discussing six specific episodes of my podcast. Here are the episodes that were included in the AI conversation: Why Self-Compassion is Essential for Every Parent's Mental Health with Kristin Neff, PhD 3 Ways to Prevent Parental Burnout with Kate Gawlik Are You a Controlling Parent? Here's What You Need to Know! How to Make Parenting Less Intense with Laura Froyen, PhD Parenting through Connection Instead of Coercion with Pam Leo The Harms of Gentle Parenting with Laura Froyen I'd love to hear your thoughts! Did you enjoy this episode? I value your feedback, and I'm eager to know what you think. Feel free to share your thoughts in the Authentic Parenting FB group and let me know if you found this AI experiment interesting! 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. 

In this episode, we explore the different types of stress we face during the holiday season, including the stress we consciously choose versus the default stress we often fall into. We'll share practical tips for making the holidays less stressful, from simplifying gift-giving to lowering expectations and creating space for what truly matters. We also dive into the importance of questioning old customs and traditions, and how to create new ones that fit where we are in life—especially when our kids are at different ages or we're navigating a new season. One of the key takeaways is the power of setting an intention for the season—whether it's choosing a word to guide us or simply deciding how we want to feel. We'll also discuss the emotional side of the holidays, including post-holiday blues and how we can help our kids process feelings of loss or disappointment. 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. 

In this insightful episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Froyen, a renowned expert in conscious parenting, to discuss practical strategies for supporting anxious teens. Dr. Laura guides us through the key steps to breaking the reassurance cycle and helping teens build emotional resilience and self-trust. We explore ways to foster open communication, encourage self-awareness, and model healthy coping techniques that empower teens to face their anxieties head-on. More about Dr. Laura Froyen: Laura has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. She combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection. She teaches conscious parenting & communication with heaping doses of grace and compassion through her podcast, The Balanced Parent, & her courses and programs. Join us to learn how conscious parenting can transform your approach and strengthen your relationship with your teen. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program Connect With Me on Instagram

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus.  Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket. 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. 

Take time today to listen to this personal conversation between Wendy and Dr. Laura Froyen as they discuss how to “remother” (or re-parent) yourself, so that you can show up best for your children at home.  In this episode Dr. Laura teaches parents how to approach their parenting with grace and kindness plus discusses how she uses her trauma-informed practices and child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection.  Walk away from today's episode with 3 Ways to “Re-Mother” Yourself: Acknowledge unmet needs Respond with self-compassion Set loving but firm boundaries For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/235. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dr. Laura Froyen joins me again to chat about the power of taking time for yourself. As moms and caregivers, it's easy to get caught up in taking care of everyone else's needs. But what about our own?  Laura shares her perspective on why retreats like my annual Vibrant Happy Women Retreat are so rejuvenating. Getting away allows us to get out of the deep end and stop treading water - to rest, reconnect with ourselves, broaden our views, and realign our inner compass.  In our conversation, Laura reflects on how attending retreats has helped her rediscover her own identity beyond motherhood. We also talk about why time away is healthy for partnerships, allowing spouses and kids to step up at home.  I hope Laura's wisdom inspires you to prioritize self-care, whether through travel or simple moments of solitude. As she reminds us - we need time to just be, free from others' demands. It's essential for living vibrantly and authentically.  And if you want to join us at this year's retreat in Mexico Feb 7-11th, visit JenRiday.com/retreat    In This Episode, You'll Discover... Why traveling without a spouse can be liberating and allow for powerful personal growth and self-discovery. An unexpected twist at the retreat that brought Laura newfound happiness and energy. The social, emotional, and spiritual value of solitude and the importance of nurturing your own identity outside of motherhood.  The unique way a retreat illuminates the path ahead for you.  The power of being embraced by a community of welcoming and kind-hearted women.  The importance of remembering what it's like to be an individual human being without anyone needing anything from you. And much more!   "It's okay to remember what it's like to be a whole and independent human being where no one else needs anything from you." - Jen Riday   Key Moments: [00:02:11] Losing ourselves in motherhood. [00:06:03] Getting out of the deep end. [00:11:30] Identity outside of parenthood. [00:14:10] Finding comfort in solitude. [00:20:42] Family dynamics and boundaries. [00:24:07] Taking time for oneself. [00:27:35] Sacred retreat for women. [00:32:07] Traveling solo and self-discovery. [00:36:47] Increasing enjoyment of parenting.   "We're more than just caregivers and wives and mothers and all the things we are. We're humans, really." - Laura Froyen   Resources: Join the Vibrant Happy Women Retreat, which offers a transformative experience and provides a container of time to listen to your thoughts and connect with women from different walks of life. Connect with Dr. Laura Froyen on her website or through the Balanced Parent Podcast and learn from her soulful, intuitive widsom about purposeful parenting. Explore Vibrant Soul, a place to heal, transform, and expand your soul with like-minded friends by visiting JenRiday.com/vibrantsoul. Take responsibility for your own happiness and explore adding more alone time to your day-to-day life and beyond.

Everyone talks about getting more rest, but what does it truly mean to rest? Is it just about lying still and doing nothing? Join Janna and her good friend, Dr. Laura Froyen, as they dive into the world of rest in this delightful conversation. They explore various types of rest – physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, sensory, and creative – unraveling the true essence of what rest aims to achieve. They recall rest experiences that can be not only rejuvenating and enlivening but also surprisingly active, creating a pathway to reconnect with yourself. Janna and Dr. Laura will encourage you to ponder: How do you rest? What does your rest feel like? And most importantly, how do you feel after a good rest? Let's unravel the secrets of truly fulfilling rest together! Dr. Laura Froyen: https://www.laurafroyen.com/ The Balanced Parent Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-balanced-parent-podcast/id1510139224

In this episode my friend, colleague and occasional co-host Laura Froyen and I answer your parenting questions but we have another person with us, Jen, who brings her incredible skillset of incorporating AI into the mix. Hear how ChatGPT answers the same questions after we go first.  DISCLAIMER: AI can be a helpful parenting ally, offering insights, information, and suggestions across various parenting topics. Yet, it lacks emotional understanding and the context of your family's unique dynamics. So, while AI can assist, remember to rely on your instincts and consider your child's individual needs when making parenting choices. LINKS TO THE AI GENERATED ANSWERS    Encouraging Independent Play in Children Bedtime Routine Troubleshooting Tips Supporting Emotional Growth in Children with Chronic Illness Respecting Other People's Boundaries   SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Support for this podcast comes from listeners like you. This is an ad-free show and donations are greatly appreciated.  To learn more and make a one-time or monthly donation, go to: www.authenticparenting.com/support    FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com    

Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit! Laura Froyen received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy from Michigan State University in 2014. While pursuing her doctorate she worked as a Couple and Family Therapist in the state of Michigan helping families navigate difficult times. Her research focused on how marital and family relationships influence parenting and child development. She continued this research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor of HDFS and UW-Extension as an Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist. She helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. She helps overwhelmed and disconnected parents reconnect with themselves, each other, and their children. She helps parents bring ease, calm and JOY back into their hectic and chaotic lives. She helps parents stop yelling and start feeling confident in themselves. She does this through her unique approach to parenting that is grounded in research and driven by the overarching goal of restoring balance and compassion to families.   Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Laura Froyen about how everyday life gives us moments to shine light on our wounds that still need healing, creating opportunities for repair and growth. Here is what to expect on this week's show: There is no such thing as perfection, only “good enough.” There is a cycle of mistake/repair that creates growth. Acknowledge your triggers, and use them for growth, until they are no longer triggers. What are the different kinds of triggers? Repeating behavioral patterns is a way of your brain creating structure, efficiency, and making sense of things. Rules that you had as a child can become triggers for you as a parent if your children do things that would have been breaking those rules. It creates a sense of something being wrong. Addressing your triggers and healing yourself is about understanding we are all deserving of love and compassion. Awareness is the first step. Building in self-regulation is the second step. Learning mindfulness and breathwork is vastly beneficial in healing.   Connect with Laura: Website https://www.laurafroyen.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurafroyen/ Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time your ADHD affected your kids and you were kicking yourself for it? While you get frustrated enough that your ADHD affects your own life, it's 100 times worse when it hurts your kids. Meet my friend, Laura Froyen, PhD. Laura and I connected over our mutual love for advocating for kids. Her take on gentle parenting is refreshing and doable.  In this episode, Laura and I chat about how to deal with ADHD as a mom on her podcast, The Balanced Parent Podcast, where she helps families connect more deeply and authentically. Laura writes: ADHD is getting a lot of buzz out there in the world recently, and many adults, especially women (who as girls perhaps had their symptoms overlooked) are getting diagnosed, sometimes alongside their kids. I've spoken to quite a few of you who have gone through this process and so many of you have expressed initial feelings of relief, that there is a real, true reason that things have always seemed a bit harder for you, and it's not because you're a failure, you're just wired a bit differently. But after that relief there tends to be a feeling of... "Ok, what now?" So, if you're newly diagnosed with ADHD , or even if you have some suspicions that this may be going on for you or your kids, this episode is for you! I have brought in a friend and a colleague, Patricia Sung, who is an ADHD expert and the host of the Motherhood in ADHD podcast. She helps moms with ADHD get themselves together one step at a time and feel confident in running their family life. After years of serial entrepreneurship and teaching middle school, she has a uniquely practical perspective on strategies for building a life that works when your brain is different. Whether you have it yourself and it complicates your life or if you're noticing it in your kids, Patricia will help us figure out how to make things a little bit easier for you. Here's what we talked about: Learn about your (or your child's) brain and how your ADHD affects you (or your child) Recognizing you need help and finding the right person (therapist/coach) Common symptoms of ADHD that we need to look out for How ADHD affects your motherhood Strategies to help overwhelmed moms Be sure to subscribe to The Balanced Parent Podcast! Laura's website: https://www.laurafroyen.com/ Laura's instagram: laura@laurafroyen.com Laura's Facebook – Laura Froyen, PhD Find our episode details here: https://www.laurafroyen.com/podcast-internal/127 Laura's previous Episode 122: Tantrums or ADHD Meltdown? How to Deal with our Children's BIG Emotions with Dr. Laura Froyen While I'm slowing down for the summer, making space for more family time and accounting for our emergency construction project, I simply couldn't leave you hanging for the next few weeks. And my ADHD brain didn't want to do another vanilla Best Of series… Cue Light Bulb!  Welcome to the Best Of Friends Series, where you are meeting a few of my favorite friends in the podcast community. I'm sharing interviews that I have done on other friends' podcasts. Not only do you get a new episode, I hope that you'll find a few shows to add to your podcast queue. There's a wide variety of topics coming your way, so keep an eye out for a new friend each week of the summer.  Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-197-coping-with-adhd-mom-balanced-parent-podcast-laura-froyen-phd    You're not alone. “This is a chance to invest in yourself and build a community that will empower your future. Worth it!” –ADHD Mama D.B. Our annual ADHD Moms Luxury Weekend Retreat is coming up October 6-8, 2023 in Houston, Texas! And we hope you're coming, too!  I'll take care of all the details - you simply show up and enjoy. Put it on your calendar now. Having a circle of moms who support you and believe in you matters. Register for your all-inclusive ticket here: https://www.patriciasung.com/adhd-mom-retreat   Wish you could get a sneak peek before joining? You can! You're invited to Successful Mama Meetup's very first Open House! Join us on July 26th for either of our meetups, and meet the other moms, see who you'd hang out with at the retreat, so you know we're the kinda people you wanna hang out with before you jump in. (hint, we're pretty amazing IMHO.) No charge, no pressure. Just come hang out at one (or both) of the meetups! Let me know you wanna come right here and I'll send you the zoom link.  And since it's on Zoom, everyone can come no matter what part of the world you live in. And for our mamas in Asia and Australia, the second meetup is on Thursday, July 27th for you.  

We're missing out on true joy and connection with our partners and ourselves when we focus on the formulaic goals of sex. It's not all about orgasm! It's about getting curious to create and follow your own rules for your sexual wellness. Laura and I chat about some of my best tips for creating a non-goal-oriented and mindful sexual connection.

How do we tend to our own needs as we juggle the many responsibilities that come with caring for our children, partners, and careers? Andryanna shares an interview she had on The Balanced Parent podcast, hosted by Laura Froyen, PhD. You'll hear more on Andryanna's experiences and how she's learned to overcome the feeling of guilt in every day situations. Plus, she offers tools for managing moments of overwhelm and guilt with a simple exercise. From The Balanced Parent: I speak with Andryanna of The Juggle is Real podcast (where I was a guest recently!) about burnout and how it affects our mental health and relationships with loved ones. We delve into the topic of mom guilt and the pressure we put on ourselves to be perfect parents, often at the expense of our own well-being. Through our conversation, we discuss practical strategies for overcoming burnout and guilt, and we emphasize the importance of self-care and self-compassion. We also share personal stories and insights that we hope will resonate with parents who are experiencing similar struggles. Connect with Laura & Listen to The Balanced Parent:InstagramLauraFroyen.comThe Balanced Parent Podcast Connect with Andryanna: ⁠Join Andryanna's Waitlist to get all the details + exclusive offers for the next workshop, You First: Making the Shift to Better Balance 2.0InstagramAndryanna.com Email: andryannag@gmail.com

As we move through the month of March—the month to embrace equity and honour women everywhere—this episode is dedicated to sharing helpful advice from past guest experts who are in the motherhood and parenting space. Andryanna has compiled her favourite actionable advice from guests who are in the motherhood and parenting space—with expertise in varying areas from education and coaching to human development and family studies—they're also all moms. This episode features clips from: episode 11, An Authentic Approach to Self-care and Parenting with Connected Parenting Coach & Practitioner, Natalie Syrmopoulos; episode 20, Secrets to Stress-Free Parenting with parenting coach and teacher, Tia Slightham; episode 23, How to do the Inner Work and Reparent Yourself with guest expert Dr. Laura Froyen; episode 29, 5-Minute Mindfulness with author Shonda Moralis; episode 30, The Truth about Having it all with CPA, boutique search firm partner and leadership coach, Katherine Marr; episode 32, Career Shifts, Default Parenting and Having Tough Conversations with podcast host Renee Reina, PhD; episode 37, Upgrading Your Self-Talk to Empower Yourself and Create New Results with executive coach, NLP and hypno-therapist, Kelly Maiese; and episode 42, The Many Hats of Entrepreneurship and Motherhood with business owner and community leader, Gabrielle Roy. These eight incredible leaders share great pieces of advice that you can put into action today, with ease. Find more details and ways to connect with past guests by checking out their featured interview episode. And stay tuned for Part II of 'The Best from The Guests' for insights from past featured wellness experts. Connect with Andryanna: On Instagram Get your FREE '30 days for me' Self-Care Guide Andryanna.com By email: andryannag@gmail.com

Hello beautiful souls! Kathy and Dr. Laura Froyen return to the podcast as co-hosts to chat with our guests. Today, we're talking about anxiety - what is it, how does it present itself, and what we can do when we have anxiety. We know so many people from kids to adults face anxiety, but we learn it doesn't need to define you. You can overcome it. To learn more about Dr. Laura Froyen and her work: www.laurafroyen.com/   Click HERE to watch this episode on YouTube: https://theangelmedium.com/angelmembership Angel Reiki School: https://theangelmedium.com/get-certified Book A Session: https://theangelmedium.com/readings Buy Julie's Book, Angels and Awakening, on Amazon.com. Don't know where to start? Book a discovery call with Julie: https://calendly.com/juliejancius/discovery-call   FREEBIES Angel Newsletter: www.theangelmedium.com Angels and Awakening Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angels-and-awakening/id1451424894 Intuitive Kids Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1650866422 World's Largest Prayer Network: https://www.worldslargestprayernetwork.com/   SOCIAL MEDIA Watch out for scammers who impersonate Julie's accounts. Julie will never DM you for a session. All purchases go through www.theangelmedium.com. Instagram: http://instagram.com/angelpodcast/   TikTok: @angelpodcast  Facebook Group: http://facebook.com/groups/angelpodcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/juliejancius   DRAWING WINNER Leave a 5-star positive review of Intuitive Kids or Julie's book, to be entered into a drawing to win a free session.  Congratulations to Laura A. who is our winner for the month of March!

Dr Laura Froyen is on a mission to help parents reclaim peace, joy, and connection. She helps parents find the root cause of their triggers and heal them once and for all. she does this by guiding parents to tap in to their intuition so they can parent from a place of feeling calm, confident, and aligned.As a Mom of 2, She understands how important it is to feel respected in your home. With a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies; specializing in Couple and Family Therapy, Dr Laura know how important it is that kids feel respected too. She help families all over the world re-connect to their purpose, their partners, and themselves so they can show up in their lives and relationships with open-hearted authenticity and balance. Respect is the bridge that leads to a more fulfilling parenting journey. She is here to teach you how.Need help with improving your child's health using integrative approaches?Check out my Instagram page -full of information, latest research, tips and tools for parents who want to be more effective with improving their children's health and behavior.Join the Overcoming ADHD Naturally Program. It is a 12 week program that helps parents of children with ADHD or ADHD type symptoms improve their children's symptoms.  Download my FREE guide: Top 5 ways to reduce your child's hyperactivity in a weekWant to work with me? Set up an Overcoming ADHD Discovery Call.Show NotesWebsite: https://www.laurafroyen.comMusic CreditFirst Light - Atch https://soundcloud.com/atch-musicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

Hello beautiful souls! First, I want to introduce Kathy Curr - she's a dear friend who will sometimes be filling in as the host of the Intuitive Kids podcast. Today, she guides the episode along with her co-host Dr. Laura Froyen (family supporter, therapist, and host of The Balanced Parent podcast) as we answer, what does it mean to be sensitive? Being sensitive may seem like a bad thing, but Dr. Laura also explains how it can be a gift.  To learn more about Dr. Laura Froyen and her work: www.laurafroyen.com/   ++++++++++   Thank you for listening to the Intuitive Kids podcast! Our mission is to inspire children to be their most joyful, happy and confident selves through spiritual education – and we couldn't do it without your support. Please post about today's episode on your social media accounts!    WORK WITH JULIE Angel Membership: https://theangelmedium.com/angelmembership Angel Reiki School: https://theangelmedium.com/get-certified Book A Session: https://theangelmedium.com/readings Buy Julie's Book, Angels and Awakening, on Amazon.com. Don't know where to start? Book a discovery call with Julie: https://calendly.com/juliejancius/discovery-call   FREEBIES Angel Newsletter: www.theangelmedium.com Angels and Awakening Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angels-and-awakening/id1451424894 Intuitive Kids Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1650866422 World's Largest Prayer Network: https://www.worldslargestprayernetwork.com/   SOCIAL MEDIA Watch out for scammers who impersonate Julie's accounts. Julie will never DM you for a session. All purchases go through www.theangelmedium.com. Instagram: http://instagram.com/angelpodcast/   TikTok: @angelpodcast  Facebook Group: http://facebook.com/groups/angelpodcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/juliejancius   DRAWING WINNER Leave a 5-star positive review of Intuitive Kids or Julie's book, to be entered into a drawing to win a free session.  Congratulations to Lindsey D. who is our winner for the month of February!

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Rebecca hosted a two day Parenting and Marriage Summit with excellent guest experts on, you guessed it: parenting and marriage! If you weren't able to attend, please be on the lookout for those presentations coming up on the podcast! This week, Rebecca discusses the lessons learned from her presenters on day 2 of the summit: Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster of ImpactParents honed in on complex behaviors in kids and how tools to cope with things like ADHD and anxiety translate well for all children. Things to consider: Is it naughty or neurological? Meet your child where they are at and set them up for success. What motivates your child? Rebekah Maddux-El Hakum spoke about marriage and relationships and teaches us to be more intentional with our words. “Never” and “Always” tend to be trigger words for an argument. She also discussed the stages our children go through and how we can't compare one child to another and expect them to be the same at the same ages. Allana Robinson taught us about how the brain works. She dives into thought, reasoning, and executive functioning in kids. Consistency and predictability will lead to a better sense of security in our kids. Judy Herman discusses marriage and navigating emotions. Be curious with your partner about how they feel, it pulls you away from being judgmental. Learning to empathize will go a long way. In regards to choosing a partner, we pick, project, and provoke, which relates to your relationship with your parents when you were a child. Dr. Laura Froyen teaches us that reframing triggers can create an opportunity to grow and learn. We can “reparent” ourselves and learn things we did not learn as children. Learning coping skills when you are calm will help you when you are in the midst of the conflict. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is PART 1 of a two part show. With Dr. Laura Froyen, a friend, colleague and frequent co-host of the podcast, we took a deep dive into the topic of kids and chores, shared our own experiences growing up, what we think of the word “chore”, how we approach chores in our families, and most importantly answered some of the listener questions.  We discussed the “why” of doing chores. We talked about the importance of parental attitude, engaging kids seamlessly into the process and teaching crucial lessons and life-long skills, like responsibility and helpfulness and imparting our values without control.  SOME KEY POINTS The power of intrinsic motivation Age, development and age-appropriate expectations Paying kids for chores or not Do chore charts work?  And so much more Think of this episode as a masterclass on chores. Read the article we mentioned in this epsiode.  OTHER SPECIAL EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE  293: (Special) Sibling Squabbles, Conflicts and Beyond  254: (Special) Anxiety Relief Strategies for You and Your Child  243: (Special) What to Do When Your Kid Uses Bad Words, Name Calling and Swearing  221: (Special) How to Play with Your Kids When You Don't Like Playing  192: (Special) How to Respond When Your Kid is Disrespectful  This episode is brought to you by our course ALL ABOUT SIBLINGS.  Laura and I taught this class live and the recoding is now available as a self-study course. It covers everything you need to know when it comes handling sibling issues. The ONLY resource you need for raising friends for life and coahcing siblings thrugh their conflicts like a pro.  GET IT NOW SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Become a patron on Patreon.com and join 21 exisiting memebers who contribute $109 towards our monthly goal of $500.  Make a one-time donation in any amount to say “Thank you!” Rate or write a review FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com  

1. Reasons why talking about what happens in the bedroom can be uncomfortable 2. How we can overcome the shame and awkwardness of talking about it 3. Ways in which the cultural mainstream impacts women's capacity for enjoyment 4. How we can demystify what happens when we have sex 5. Why our early experiences learning about sex can impact our capacity for talking about it openly as adults GUEST BIOS: Lisa lives in the United States with her busy toddler and husband of nine years. She works from home in I.T. and dreams of one day having a pond with koi fish and a fountain. As an alumni of my Wanting It More Program, she continues to offer really great insights in my online community along with some profound revelations about her journey. Laura Froyen, PHD is a Marriage and Family Therapist who not only took sex therapy classes in graduate school but worked with couples in their sexual relationships and recieved sex therapy herself. In her professional life, she now helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Janna's Program: Wanting It More Thanks for listening to the Wanting it More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please go to Apple Podcasts and subscribe, rate and leave a review. You can also share your favourite episodes on social media. You can connect with me further on my website, Instagram feed, and learn more about my Wanting it More program here.

Joining me today is Dr. Laura Froyen, she works with parents and families to bring find connection, joy, and balance as they nurture and guide their children. She's got tips for parents trying to make sense of it all while staying in touch with themselves in the process.Learn more about Dr. Froyen at https://www.laurafroyen.comGuest: Dr. Laura Froyen, Couples & Family Therapist

In this episode, Andryanna is joined by Dr. Laura Froyen to discuss how we can look inwards and work to reparent our inner child with love, compassion and forgiveness. Andryanna and Laura look at what conscious parenting is; how identifying our 'inner child' and looking inwards can help us to feel better and live a more connected life; reparenting ourselves to soothe our nervous system, change our relationships and how we choose to parent our children; and how we can start the process of doing our own inner work. Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection. She teaches conscious parenting & communication with heaping doses of grace and compassion through her podcast, The Balanced Parent, & her courses and programs. Connect with Laura: Instagram LauraFroyen.com The Balanced Parent Podcast Connect with Andryanna: Instagram Andryanna.com

IN THIS EPISODE: Why media is so damaging when it comes to our understanding of sex. How cultural expectations define our expectations for sex and what the intentions can be instead. The major problem with mainstream advice for low libido. The magic ingredient essential to a wonderful sex life that so many professionals ignore. The most important mindset shift to go from having duty sex to having sex for pleasure and enjoyment. *Please note that this conversation includes real experiences that are sometimes traumatic in nature. This may be triggering for some listeners. GUEST BIO: For this week's episode on The Wanting it More podcast, I speak with my close friend, colleague and alum of my program, Laura Froyen, PhD. Laura is a Marriage and Family Therapist who not only took sex therapy classes in graduate school but worked with couples in their sexual relationships and recieved sex therapy herself. In her professional life, she now helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Connect with Laura: Podcast l Website l Instagram Janna's Program: Wanting It More Thanks for listening to the Wanting it More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please go to Apple Podcasts and subscribe, rate and leave a review. You can also share your favourite episodes on social media. You can connect with me further on my website, Instagram feed, and learn more about my Wanting it More program here.

I am doing a podcast swap in today's episode. Laura Froyen and I sat down and talked about the things that don't get talked about enough regarding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This episode is going to air both here and on Laura's show, The Balanced Parent podcast. Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection. She teaches conscious parenting & communication with heaping doses of grace and compassion through her podcast, The Balanced Parent, & her courses and programs. In this episode we discuss: Rage as a symptom of a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.What parents can do outside of therapy for their mental healthThe occurrence of Dad's and partners getting postpartum depression and that their mental health struggles are often not focused onFind a Postpartum Support International Support Group hereCheck out Self-Compassion.orgBook recommendation: Man EnoughHow to get in touch with Laura:The Balanced Parent podcastWebsiteHow to get in touch with me: Get the Postpartum Online Class!Follow me on Instagram and on TikTokFind other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/findingyourvillagepod?fan_landing=true)

Play isn't just for kids - it's an important part of wellness for adults, too.  Play impacts our bodies in deep ways, especially because of its impact on our nervous system.   But how exactly do adults do this?  And how do we tackle the myriad of adult mindsets that keep us from play?   These are all things I've been confronting in my personal life, so I sought help from an expert - Dr. Laura Froyen joins us to explain play for adults.   Show Notes: https://laurenchante.com/index.php/2022/04/13/play-for-adults/

Take time today to listen to this personal conversation between Wendy and Dr. Laura Froyen as they discuss how to “re-mother” (or re-parent) yourself, so that you can show up best for your children at home.  In this episode Dr. Laura teaches parents how to approach their parenting with grace and kindness plus discusses how she uses her trauma-informed practices and child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection.  Walk away from today's episode with 3 Ways to “Re-Mother” Yourself: Acknowledge unmet needs Respond with self-compassion Set loving but firm boundaries For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/111

Dr. Laura Froyen – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 112 The Balanced Parent Dr. Laura Froyen received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy from Michigan State University in 2014. While pursuing her doctorate she worked as a Couple and Family Therapist in the state of Michigan helping families navigate difficult times. Her research focused on how marital and family relationships influence parenting and child development. She continued this research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor of HDFS and UW-Extension as an Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist. She helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. She helps overwhelmed and disconnected parents reconnect with themselves, each other, and their children. She helps parents bring ease, calm and JOY back into their hectic and chaotic lives. She helps parents stop yelling and start feeling confident in themselves. She does this through her unique approach to parenting that is grounded in research and driven by the overarching goal of restoring balance and compassion to families. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Laura Froyen about being a balanced parent. Here is what to expect on this week's show: How early literacy skills are influenced by the home environment and relationships. Why finding a balance can be difficult for moms and dads. How there are 3 components to living a balanced life and what they are. Why it's important to practice self-compassion and not be so hard on ourselves. How you can train your body to respond to triggers how you want.   Connect with Laura: Links Mentioned: https://www.laurafroyen.com/ https://laurafroyen.lpages.co/self-compassion-meditation-download/ Guest Contact Info: Instagram @laurafroyenphd Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurafroyen Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  whinypaluza.com Book  bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook  facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram @becgreene5 TikTok @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a compilation episode. I have put together short clips from some of your favorite conversations to remind you of what's important in parenting, to give you a boost of inspiration and positivity. in the new year.  I created this compilation episode so that you can start the new year with renewed energy and intention, a sense of hope and possibility, unshakable confidence that you are a good parent, courage to look within, a fresh perspective to keep your eyes on the big picture, a trust to be guided with your heart, a commitment to become comfortable with your own discomfort and befriend your emotions, willingness to examine your own patterns and shortcomings and of course a strong practice of self- compassion.  You'll hear from Melisa Bernstein, Ned Johnson, Bill Stixrud, Ellen Gottlied, Bridgett Miller, Vanessa Lapointe, Howard Glasser, Laura Froyen and Laney- a thirteen year old girl.  I really enjoyed putting this episode together.  I hope you enjoy listening!  286: How To Talk to Kids with Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson 279 Awakening Greatness in Kids with Howard Glasser 284 The Hard Truth about Parenting the Conscious Way with Ellen Gottlieb 208 How to Be a Confident Parent with Vanessa LaPointe 275 Don't Fix Yourself, Accept Yourself with Melisa Bernstein 226 Practicing Conscious Parenting with Bridgett Miller 238 The Secret to Getting Kids to Listen and Cooperate with Laura Froyen and Anna Seewald 298 How to Build Closeness with Your Kids   BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast    ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME Listeners of the podcast get 10% on my coaching services.  I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)    YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, M.Ed, M.Psy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com  

Hello and welcome to the final episode of the year. I'm joined with my dear friend Kristy Lauricella from episode 300. And today we are going to reflect on the past year: lessons we learned, hardships we went through, challenges we overcame, habits we started, things we enjoyed, how we had fun, as well as we will share the top 10 episodes of the year, the most downloaded and listened to episodes of 2021. And we will reveal our word of the year for 2022. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Here are the two articles by Adam Grant There's a Name for the Blah You're Feeling: It's Called Languishing We're Living Through the ‘Boring Apocalypse' My article on remote learning and the pandemic's toll on teen mental health Writing Class info All About Siblings-Two Part Workshop with Laura Froyen (available for purchase now)Use coupon code: authentic25 to save $25.  The Sunflower Video Kristy's agenda book  Laura Matteson artist and listener website Laura Mattesson on Instagram The 300th Episode Year End Episode of 2020 Year In Review: Powerful Questions To Help You Reflect   TOP 10 EPISODES OF 2021 Parenting with Presence with Dr. Dan Siegel  How to Talk to Kids with Ned Johnson and Bill Stixrud  When Your Needs Are Not met with Yvette Erasmus The Power of Self-Regulation with Sarah MacLaughlin The Hard Truth about Parenting the Conscious Way with Ellen Gottlieb When Kids Don't Listen with Anna Seewald How to Raise Kids Who Aren't A*holes with Melinda Moyer How to Master Difficult Feelings with Joan Rosenberg Simplicity Parenting with Kim John Payne The Complicated Mother-Daughter Relationship with Judith Rabinor    BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast    ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME Listeners of the podcast get 10% on my coaching services.  I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)    YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, M.Ed, M.Psy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Today I have Dr. Laura Froyen back on the show but this episode is unlike any I've ever done before because I give Dr. Laura a one-on-one decluttering coaching session. Laura was really open and vulnerable with me about her home becoming overwhelming during the pandemic and asked if I would help her, which of course I said yes! So, if your home is cluttered from pandemic life or if it's always been cluttered, this episode is for you! Let's dive in!   Everything mentioned in this episode can be found HERE: alliecasazza.com/shownotes/246

Way, waaay back in https://yourparentingmojo.com/003-your-toddler-isnt-reading-yet-neither-is-mine/ (Episode 3), we wondered whether we had missed the boat on teaching our babies to read (didn't you teach your baby how to read?). We eventually decided that we hadn't, but given that many parents have a goal of instilling a love of reading into their children, what's the best way to go about doing that? And what if your child is the kind who wriggles out of your lap at the mere sight of a book? Our second-ever repeat guest, Dr. Laura Froyen, helps us to delve into the research on this topic. We conclude by talking through some of the things parents can do to promote a love of reading, because it turns out it's not as intuitive as one might think!

Don't "manage emotions". Understand them instead. Dr. Laura Froyen is our guest this week and she digs into the underlying causes that propel our kiddo's BIG FEELINGS. Listen to this episode to learn more about: Understanding the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown Why and when our children might need to "borrow" regulation from us How to react and what to say when your child seems inconsolable The importance of allowing feelings and emotions to move through the body without getting stuck Learning more about emotional regulation helps us ALL understand our big feelings and unpack the root cause behind the emotion. The way she speaks with kindness and patience in her voice is not only because she is a professional in the field of emotional regulation, she's also a mother...a mother with ADHD at that. So she gets it, Successful Mama. We can do this! Teaching a child how to self-regulate their emotions can feel like an uphill battle, especially when we struggle with it ourselves. But with the right information and the right support...YOU CAN make progress and YOU WILL help your child understand the information UNDER the emotion. You got this. Speaking of support and resources, head over to my website to download a plethora of helpful ADHD tools and resources to help you navigate your world as an ADHD mom. Download your free resources at patriciasung.com/resources Oh - and I popped in a little hint about an upcoming surprise I have in store for you. Make sure you tune in next week to see what it is! Post any tactics you've found to help your kiddo through their BIG emotions in the comments. The more information the better! Dr. Lauren Froyen has her Ph.D. in human development and family studies and has been helping individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they truly want to be. She uses her experience specializing in marriage and family therapy to help restore balance and compassion to families while bringing calm and JOY back into their daily lives. Follow her on Instagram and check out her podcast here. You can also join her Facebook Community here. Links to things mentioned in this episode: The Invisible String Book The Kissing Hands Book The Purrble Calming Toy Companion The Enchanted Life: Reclaiming the Magic and Wisdom of the Natural World  Looking for a little more added support? There's a place for you! Join here >>> JOIN THE MOTHERHOOD IN ADHD COMMUNITY Click here for transcription. 

My guest today is Dr. Laura Froyen. She teaches conscious parenting and conscious communication with tons of grace and compassion. She also has a podcast called The Balanced Parent and today we're talking about raising highly sensitive kids. We're going to talk about what to do if you have a highly sensitive kid in your family. This episode is intended to be highly supportive of you as a parent. Let's dive in!   Everything mentioned in this episode can be found HERE: alliecasazza.com/shownotes/243

In the spirit of self-care, self-compassion, and wellness, I re-release my interview with Dr. Laura Froyen. Dr. Laura Froyen discusses a powerful moment where she was flooded with compassion for herself and in that moment, she realized leaving academia would be in her family's and her own best interests. She talks also about her life purpose: helping families to make respectful parenting decisions and the critical need for children to learn how to make healthy and productive life choices. Laura offers fantastic advice about creating stronger boundaries and finding a more balanced life.

In this episode, I am being interviewed on the Balanced Parent Podcast by Dr. Laura Froyen, PhD. We are chatting about how embracing creativity is helpful in parenting. Email: Sierra.Casher@gmail.com Instagram: Sierra_Casher To connect with Dr. Laura: https://www.laurafroyen.com

Discover what emotional safety is, where to find it, and why you so deeply deserve to feel emotionally safe. When you feel grounded and calm, you help your kids and everyone around you also feel that way. Learn why we as women sometimes struggle with feeling emotionally safe and how you can create the spaces and relationships that make you feel safe.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/295

In today's episode, my guest Laura Froyen and I explore the world of positive parenting and self-compassion. The more we talked, the more parallels with emotional intelligence and leadership qualities we could identify. We explored how we need to really let our emotions wash over ourselves, and not stuff them down. We also talked about how we need to stop beating ourselves up when we make a mistake and what to do when it happens.We talked about how we need to let everyone in the family figure out their own relationship and avoid getting into the “triangle”. Laura shares how to remove ourselves from a triad when it happens and how to redirect to have your child and dad talk it out.4 Must-Have Checklists to Empower Your Kids to They Get Ready on Their Own, while You Sit Back and Relax What we're talking about…That we are deserving of kind and gentle treatment in of itselfHow to build resilient relationships That we need more self-compassion in our parenting Why the buttons our children push are really opportunities to connect with yourself and your healingHow to get your partner to commit to positive parentingThat we as parents can be each other's accountability partnersHow family visioning can help define daily actions to achieving our goalsLINKS MENTIONEDLaura WebsiteLaura FacebookLaura Instagram

"Oftentimes when we are attempting to make changes in our parenting, to parent against the grain or differently than we were parented, we aren't that kind or patient with ourselves" Dr.Laura Froyen. Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection. she was a therapist for 6years and then was a professor. She teaches conscious parenting & communication with heaping doses of grace and compassion through her podcast, The Balanced Parent, & her courses and programs. In this episode we'll discuss: What is cold parenting What is your role in parenting Alignment of goals with parents What is maternal gatekeeping What it really means to coparent Show links: Laura Froyen Website: www.laurafroyen.com Follow Laura here: https://www.instagram.com/laurafroyenphd/

This episode features an interview with Dr. Laura Froyen of The Balanced Parent Podcast. Join us for a candid conversation about inner child work and what it means to be a conscious parent. It's time to GROW UP! You can follow the work of Dr. Froyen on www.laurafroyen.com, @laurafroyenphd on Instagram, or The Balanced Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.   Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig   Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

In this Special Episode, my freind and colleague Laura Froyen and I answer some of listener questions about siblings.  Questions range from keeping the older sibling from parenting the younger, parent's worry about bringing home a new sibling, coming up with win-win activities to do when kids have opposite preferences, as well as how to respond when your child says they “hate” their sibling and how to navigate when your kids are so close in age and they compare and want everything to be fair/same? SIGN UP FOR OUR WORKSHOP  We will be teaching a LIVE, dynamic two-part workshop to answer all of your sibling questions. All About Siblings  Learn more and get your ticket >>>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/182608967337 We are going to dive deep into the key mindset shifts you need to confidently navigate your kids relationships with each other. And you will add critical tools to your toolbox that will help them take ownership of their relationship and start solving their own problems so that you can stop feeling like a referee or hall monitor. The workshop is happening on: October 21st, @11am Central/12pm Eastern (90 min with Q&A) November 4th, @ 11am Central/12pm Eastern (90 min with Q&A) Find the time in your area.  You can get all the details and sign up now at authenticparenting.com/siblings  There is a 10% discount for patrons of of the Authentic Parenting podcast. If you are supporting the show on Patreon.com then you will receive a special code.  We hope to see you there! You don't want to miss this opportunity to sit down and pick our brains on this complex topic. If you can't make it LIVE, the replays will be sent to you.  Get Your Ticket Now See you on the inside!  If you have questions, please contact us.   

Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection. She teaches conscious parenting & communication with heaping doses of grace and compassion through her podcast, The Balanced Parent, & her courses and programs.team@laurafroyen.comwww.laurafroyen.comwww.instagram.com/laurafroyenphdwww.facebook.com/laurafroyenSupport the show

In this episode of the Becoming You podcast, I welcome Dr. Laura Froyen. With a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), she helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. Listen in as we talk all things manifestation and the Law of Attraction! How did your car accident change your life? Laura: This experience saved me from living an existence that was unsatisfying and unfulfilling and it helped me step more fully into my purpose. How did the accident affect your parenting? Laura: As I reduced my overall stress and gave myself the space and time to get to know my true values and goals and priorities for my family and my children, my thoughts began to align with my values. Instead of allowing my conditioned responses to my children's pain and shortcomings take over, I let them know that disappointment happens. That's what conscious parenting is: finding your resonance so that your thoughts and outward actions are in alignment with your deep, inner truth. I assume you've done inner child work on yourself. Laura: I like the Internal Family Systems modality of therapy. It's the idea that we all have an inner family that is used to being in charge of things. We also all have a core self that is naturally compassionate and curious and confined. Oftentimes, that core self has been pushed to the side so that other internal family members can run the show. Once we start leading our internal family from that core self—our true self—I'm that wise leader that my inner children sit in a circle around and listen closely to. We need to be that wise inner kindergarten teacher. If a client tells you that they've hit a rough patch and all they and their child seem to do is yell at each other, what would you tell them? Laura: I would like you to really get curious with yourself around those moments of conflict with your child. Curiosity is our biggest superpower. So, the internal work of conscious parenting is noticing the narrative, not beating ourselves up for it, and asking ourselves what we're really afraid of. Then, ask what the kindest, most compassionate part of yourself has to say about that fear. When clients come to you, how much would you say if the self-work versus external directed work with the child? Laura: Kids do exactly what they are supposed to be doing in their childhood. It's always us. The two types of parents that come to me. One is the old-school, mainstream type who rely on time-outs, threats, bribes, etc., in which case my job is mainly to teach them about childhood development and arm them with the knowledge to know how best to respond to how children naturally behave as they age. What five tips can you give to someone who is beginning their journey towards becoming a more intentional, conscious parent? Laura: 1) Get support or find a community of like-minded folks who are looking to make changes and view children the way you want to view children. 2) Get clear on what your true goals, values, and priorities are when it comes to raising your kids. 3) Come to terms with the idea that your child is not you, and that they have their own wants, needs, personality, and goals. 4) When things get hard, slow down. 5) Be kind to yourself. If I were a doctor, “be kind” would be my prescription for every family. Learn more about Dr. Laura Froyen: Her podcast: https://www.laurafroyen.com/podcast  Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurafroyenphd/?hl=en  Her Quantum Attraction masterclass: https://sso.teachable.com/secure/641356/checkout/3067224/quantum-attraction-masterclass

Parents deserve compassion. In this episode, Dr. Laura Froyen from The Balanced Parent Podcast talks about how parents can practice practical and sustainable self-compassion and why it's vital to our overall health.    The Unspoken Parents are learning to be more respectful and mindful in their parenting, but they are not practicing it with themselves.    If we want to make lasting changes in how we show up for our children, we must make those changes in how we show up for ourselves.    What We Discuss with Dr. Laura Froyen What stops us from being compassionate with ourselves. The benefits of shifting to self-compassion.  How to start being more self-compassionate immediately.    If you're ready to take charge of the toddler years and transform the way you parent, visit to learn how to do so. https://www.raisingchildrenyoulike.com   Need tools to decode your child's tantrum? Check out this transformative workshop to learn the need behind your child's behavior and 10 calming strategies for child and parent visit: www.raisingchildrenyoulile.com/workshop   Inner.U is the secret sauce to getting yourself unstuck and thriving where it matters most. The owner's manual for your entire life. This online coaching course gives you the tools to get yourself honestly and deeply happy where it matters most to you: your relationships to yourSELF, BODY, MONEY, TIME, and more. Signing up today gets you a lifetime access to a ton of coaching worth thousands of dollars, including a private coaching session with an HG Coach, group masterclasses and access to Q&A recordings all to keep you happy and inspired. Go to inner.u and enter the code NOTYOURMOTHER75   Personalized supplements for all your health stages.  From period management, to when you're trying to get pregnant, to when you're in the post-baby years. My Binto customizes your daily supplements that are tailored to YOUR body, and your body only. You'll get 20% off your first month when you use the code notyourmothers. Take the quiz of which ones are the best for you at https://mybinto.com/notyourmothers/   As mamas, it's really hard to get out the door and get to therapy and talk about all the incredible things that are going on in your life like career, mom-life, marriage, identity, all the aspects of being a mom and being a woman and being a human being. Better Help is offering our listeners 10% off their first month! So go to BetterHelp.com/NotYourMothers and enter the code: Not Your Mothers to get that 10% off.   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!   Full show notes and resources can be found here.

We believe that each parent is doing the best they can in the moment, with what they have and know. Dr. Laura Froyen joins us today to discuss ways we can get past our own emotional triggers and respond in healthier ways for our children.

Dr. Laura Froyen, has her PhD in human development and family studies with a specialization in couples and family therapy. She is a peaceful parenting and respectful relationship expert and self-compassion advocate. She's on a mission to help parents reclaim peace, joy, and connection by helping them find the root cause of their triggers and heal them once and for all so that they can finally trust their own intuition and parent and partner with confidence. She helps families all over the world reconnect to their purpose, each other and themselves. So that they can show up in their lives and relationships with hearted authenticity and balance In this episode we discuss: Aligning our values and intentions with how   we showed up with ourselves during the pandemic in a virtual schooling.  How we help our children process and heal through the ups and downs of life Human emotion is a spectrum The new freedom and boundaries you give children as they grow with their empathy   How much time should you allow children to be alone in their rooms? Attachment theory and anxiety we feel when children grow into teenage years Work ethics and how to implement it in younger children Tips for communication with teenagers Connect with Laura: Website: https://www.laurafroyen.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurafroyen/   Angel Membership It's the next best thing to having a session with me each week! Join any time of year and you'll receive access to the course of the month and all previous courses (except the Angel Reiki School which is separate). Angel Membership walks you through your personal journey of spiritual growth with new content each month including: 4 teaching videos, 2 reiki audio recordings, 2 live Q&A's, a workbook and a community to connect with other students, there to support you — EACH MONTH year-after-year! I worked with Spirit for years to channel this program and my students are raving. Friends, I've taken other courses before and I can tell you that no one offers as much content as I'm giving you here for this price. This is the program you've been looking for!!! What are you waiting for? Invest in yourself. Become an Angel Member and get started on today! Course schedule:  May: Find Your Purpose June: Self Energy Healing with Archangel Raphael and Chakras 101  July: Rewrite Your Story and Change Your Life August: Rewiring Your Brain and Watch Miracles Unfold  September: Ancestral Trauma with Your Angels October: Inner Child Work with Archangel Michael November: The Guide to Being an Empath December: Deepening Your Connection with Your Loved Ones in Heaven  January: Manifestation, Co-Creation and Living the Life of Your Dreams February: Oneness and Living in the Highest Vibration That Is March: Angel Communication  April: Trust Your Intuition Angel Reiki School Imagine what life will be like when you know how to use your spiritual gifts of connecting with Angels, mediumship, intuition, seeing color and/or healing with your hands to help others change their lives. When you know how to clear energy and transmute low vibrations into love, joy, peace, and bliss. When you understand how to live in ease but attract more than ever before. Friends, at my Angel Reiki School you'll learn the skills you need to develop your unique spiritual gifts and become an Angel Reiki Master Teacher. Learn more and register at: https://theangelmedium.com/angel-reiki-school   Angel Art Contest Friends, we're looking to use your angel paintings and angel art in some big productions we have coming up. Please submit your work to: juliejancius@gmail.com   Write A 5-Star Positive Review Email a screenshot of your 5-star positive review to juliejancius@gmail.com for your chance to win a 25 minute session with Julie or a student in her Angel Reiki School. When you email a screenshot of your review, you will be added to Julie's email list. Must be on Julie's email list to win.    Join Me on the Socials Website: www.theangelmedium.com Instagram: instagram.com/angelpodcast/ Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/angelpodcast TikTok: @angelpodcast Facebook Page: facebook.com/angelpodcast

Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face?What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience?When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why?Get Dr. Laura's free audio download: Self-Compassion Meditation for Imperfect FamiliesConnect with her on social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and InstagramAnd subscribe to her Podcast: The Balanced ParentLearn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to get back their family mojo, double their financial security, and live in abundance in all areas of their life (without feeling guilty or constantly questioning themselves): Visit www.uwedockhorn.com. Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

Who’s your ideal client and what’s the biggest challenge they face?What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?What’s the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience?When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why?Get Dr. Laura's free audio download: Self-Compassion Meditation for Imperfect FamiliesConnect with her on social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and InstagramAnd subscribe to her Podcast: The Balanced ParentLearn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to get back their family mojo, double their financial security, and live in abundance in all areas of their life (without feeling guilty or constantly questioning themselves): Visit www.uwedockhorn.com. Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

This episode grew out of a post that long-time friend of the podcast, Dr. Laura Froyen, published in a respectful parenting group that we both work in as admins. In the post she asked people to share how they felt before and after they discovered respectful parenting, and then she created a word cloud of the results. The words in the 'before' cloud were perhaps predictable - things like 'worried,' 'overwhelmed,' 'resentful,' and 'guilty.' And the most common word in the 'after respectful parenting' word cloud? Exhausted. What on earth is going on here? In this episode I explore five important reasons why respectful parenting is so hard - and what to do about each of them.   [accordion] [accordion-item title="Click here to read the full transcript"] BODY [/accordion-item] [/accordion]

The host of the Balanced Parent Podcast, Dr. Laura Froyen  joins me to talk about how kids impact our life and help us shape us into more compassionate humans. We can learn to show compassion to ourselves and others. To get Dr. Froyen's free gift of a guided meditation for to do with you and your children go to https://laurafroyen.lpages.co/self-compassion-meditation-download/ Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year.    The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.thefocusedmindset.com.   You are never alone with The Focused Mindset Community learn more at https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/joincommunity 

Deana and Kira speak with Laura Froyen, PhD, of The Balanced Parent podcast to talk about the inner work required to practice Conscious Parenting. How do we understand our triggers and do the necessary healing in order to be the best parents we can be? More on Laura: https://www.laurafroyen.com/

Today we have with us Dr. Laura Froyen from the balanced parent podcast and we discuss the importance of holding a Yes Day with your children and how you can go about that. She gives us two different ways we can go about doing a Yes Day, number one being planned out with ground rules and you tell your child when the day is coming. The second option is a lot more internal and kept to yourself. Your kids don't know that it's coming and it's kind of spontaneous, but you create a Yes Day on the days that you just want to do something fun and different with your kids. Laura's background 0:42The concept of a Yes Day 2:432 ways to do a Yes Day 8:57Finding the yes 16:09What do you want your kids to remember? 21:232 useful resources 24:36Important question for Adam 29:01“Sometimes, when it's not planned, I think when it's just you, you just have the opportunity to get to know what matters to your kids. One Yes Day all my daughters wanted to do was play board games with me all day long, and I just said, “Yes, yes, yes.” And they just were so happy that we didn't need to spend any money, they didn't watch any screens, and then they wanted to go for a walk, and that was it. It was super simple.” 11:23https://www.laurafroyen.com/https://www.laurafroyen.com/freeresourcesThe Balanced Parent Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/theirishmummy/https://www.instagram.com/the_irish_mummy/https://www.theirishmummy.comhttps://www.theirishmummy.com/ebook

This week, I have Ange Dallesandro (@angedallesandro) and Dr. Laura Froyen (@laurafroyenphd) on the podcast to talk about conscious parenting.This conversation on conscious parenting is an important one, so that you can help your child, children or little kids develop in the healthiest way possible.This episode covers modeling self-care and self-compassion, appropriate discipline, and how to create healthy boundaries, that are kind and consistent.Dr. Laura and Ange provide such great insight to help parents who want to raise their kids in a conscious and kind way.If you're interested in hearing more about Dr. Laura and Ange, check out the links below.Dr. Laura:www.laurafroyen.comwww.Facebook.com/laurafroyenAnge:www.facebook.com/angedallesandrowww.angedallesandro.com - coming soon!As always, thank you so much for listening!

The workbook she mentionshttp://www.laurafroyen.com/partnersFrom Dr. Laura Froyen's Website"I BELIEVE IN BALANCE.Children do best when parents or caregivers are warm and loving while setting limits that are firm and consistent. This is called Balanced Parenting and it can be life changing.  I also look for balance in terms of parenting philosophies. There are so many out there and holding firmly to just one way of parenting can limit your options when things get hard. In addition, I believe that parents should not have to lose themselves and their relationships to the demands of parenting. Finding balance for yourself will help you be a more balanced parent and partner."http://www.patreon.com/mrchazz to join the conversation and get access to 1 on 1 coaching

Parenting a child that is Autistic or has sensory needs can be hard! What is a parent supposed to do when their child experiences the world in a way that is different from yours? It's time to find out! Listen in to hear the whole interview with Dr. Laura Froyen. Check out the rest of the show notes here.

On this first episode of 2021, we talk about what this podcast is really about: career wellness. I draw on clips from various episodes in 2020, featuring Dr. Beth Godbee, Dr. Laura Froyen, Dr. Rebecca Shisler Marshall, Dr. Vicky Sherwood, and Dr. Megan O'Rourke and demonstrate how career wellness is really about finding and honoring yourself. Without that piece, no amount of career success will mean anything. Happy New Year!

In this episode, I had the chance to talk with Laura Froyen, an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW-Extension as an Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist. She gives us her tips that couples can do to strengthen their relationship during the new-parent stages, discusses the value and importance of couples therapy, and explains more about respectful parenting, including some of her approach to working with parents to find their strengths, their family's core values, and coming together to achieve their goals. Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/36

Even though we are in the middle of a pandemic, the holidays are still coming, and we can (and definitely should) still cultivate an intentional holiday season with our kids and family. Especially since things will look different this year as we celebrate these holidays during these unprecedented pandemic times.   Pandemic or not, the holidays are a time where intentionality is important - especially as Christians. We want to make sure we are communicating our family values and beliefs to our children. We want to make sure to teach our children the reason for the season, which is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We want to create traditions and memories with our children that they will look back on and remember with joy as they cultivate memories with their children.   However, as moms, we tend to put unnecessary pressure on ourselves with an unhealthy dose of perfectionism and comparison in the name of intentionality. We easily get caught up in the small details that we place too much importance on, the financial pressures the holidays can bring, and impressing everyone in our extended family for fear of judgment that we completely miss the opportunity to cultivate intention in the first place.   Dr. Laura Foyen, Respectful Parenting Coach, is here to encourage us that simple is better and less is more.   That's right. We can cultivate an intentional, meaningful holiday season with our kiddos by doing LESS. I don't know about you, but this is exactly what I needed to hear.   That's what we're diving into on today's episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast. Dr. Froyen takes us through exactly how to go from stressed and overwhelmed to focusing on what really matters this holiday season so we can create those memories with our children and teach them those values that are so near and dear to us.   Connect with Dr. Laura Froyen: Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurafroyenphd Facebook: www.facebook.com/laurafroyen Free parenting support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedparenting Free Three R's Workbook for more intentional living: https://www.laurafroyen.com/rhythm

Before launching this next season, we wanted to highlight a handful of favorite podcasts we’ve been guests on recently. We speak with some amazing folks about Upbringing, our mission and approach in practicing powers beyond control when it comes to daily discipline with our kids! The Balanced Parent is a top-rated podcast hosted by Dr. Laura Froyen that offers practical tools and mindset shifts to help parents get clear on the goals and values that will help them show up with open-hearted authenticity and balance. We loved chatting with Laura about the value of kids’ daily resistance and how we can examine and reapproach our power as parents to best support it. We discuss the power of connection, especially in the hardest moments with our kids. We explore the position we hold as the authority figure at home, and how we can show up more mindfully and democratically with our kids to teach them how power can be used responsibly. We also unpack and walk through some specific questions listeners sent in-- a parents’ struggle to accept her kids’ current skills, as well as a child whose meltdowns are really challenging for their parent to support. We hope you enjoy our conversation on The Balanced Parent as much as we did! Head on over to LauraFroyen.com to learn more, and check out our shownotes to get more details on our conversation. Here we go… Laura Froyen’s Website: https://www.LauraFroyen.com The Balanced Parent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurafroyenphd The Balanced Parent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurafroyen/

Dr. Laura Froyen discusses a powerful moment where she was flooded with compassion for herself and in that moment, she realized leaving academia would be in her family's and her own best interests. She talks also about her life purpose: helping families to make respectful parenting decisions and the critical need for children to learn how to make healthy and productive life choices. Laura offers fantastic advice about creating stronger boundaries and finding a more balanced life. 

We are continuing the 3  R’s of Pandemic Parenting. I have a compilation episode. I reached out to some of my favorite online people, and asked them to contribute their thoughts and best tips for regulation, routines and relationships. Now more than ever we need to prioritize our children’s mental health and emotional well-being, and not focus on grades, performance, achievement, chores….and “good” behavior.    People who appear in this episode:  Hunter Clarke-Fields Laura Froyen Jen Riday Hannah and Kelty of Upbringing Tejal Patel   Individual episodes of my guests:  Ep. 64: Why You Should Let it Go and Be Happy: Finding Strength in Struggles with Jen Riday Ep.234: Why Kids Resist and What to Do About It with Hannah and Kelty of Upbringing Ep. 91: The Benefits of Negative Emotions with Hunter Clarke-Fields Ep. 181: Letting Go of Negative Thoughts with Hunter Clarke-Fields Ep. 238: The Secret to Getting Kids to Listen and Cooperate with Laura Froyen  Ep. 224: Helping Kids to Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused with Tejal Patel   Mentioned in this episode:  Ep. 247: The 3 R's of Pandemic Parenting Solo Episode with Anna Seewald  Laura Froyen offers the following downlodables:  Rhythms, Routines and Rituals  Self-Compassion Mediation Random Acts of Connection    BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast    WANT TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LISTENING EXPERIENCE?  Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME Listeners of the podcast get 10% on my coaching services.  I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)    YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, M.Ed, M.Psy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

I have my friend, Dr. Laura Froyen with me today. She has her PhD in Human Development & Family Studies with a specialization in Couple & Family Therapy. She’s a peaceful parenting and relationship expert as well as a self compassion advocate. Today we are going to talk about parenting and kids, and how to handle our own emotions and empower our kids to handle their emotions. I am obsessed with this kind of parenting and I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation! Let’s dive in!    Everything mentioned in this episode can be found HERE: alliecasazza.com/shownotes/173

In this Special Episode Anna is joined by her friend and colleague, co-host Laura Froyen. In it they:  Tell personal stories from their lives Answer your parenting questions Share helpful resources  Here are some of the questions answered in this episode: "How to start setting limits when they haven’t been set/enforced in the past. When things have gotten so out of control, where to start first?" "How to set limits on the unkind words and teasing between the siblings. " "How to handle fighting between siblings when they get explosive and super mean." "...Raising Nice Girls but yet making sure they are strong mentally." "Help with loosing a favorite pet, experiencing loss for the first time. " "What to do when your kids keep calling you names! "   BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast    ***Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME Listeners of the podcast get 10% on my coaching services.  I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)    YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, M.Ed, M.Psy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

What do you do if you hear your kids aren't well behaved? How do you combat the negative spiral? Remember not everything that people say is meant for you, you have two ears.  Some information can go in one, and straight out the other.   Listen for tips about the POSITIVE SENTIMENT OVERDRIVE   I learned about this from Dr. Laura Froyen's Instagram https://www.laurafroyen.com/podcast   Tip 1:  Set an alarm to text your partner/spouse a quirky positive thing about your kids that day before they get home from work Tip 2:  Use baby pictures to trigger the good feelings and memories.  Tip 3:  Leave a hot wheel car on your desk or by a sink to remind you to choose OVERDRIVE. Zoom it back and forth between people and take turns sharing the good. Tip 4--BONUS--Wear giant prop glasses to practice having rose-colored glasses on.  Be mindful and point out what you love about your life, your kids, your partner.  Everything.    Self-Care: Try a cup of tea in the evening to give yourself an unwind trigger.  You do a lot.  Be kind to yourself.    Play: Play tic-tac-toe.  Who will win if you play best out of 5?     Visit the new website: www.keepcalmmotheron.com   Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com  or find me on Instagram here or there.    

In this episode, Stephanie talks about the Addiction Gene and The Power of Coping Skills. We talk through 8 different coping skills that you can easily teach your children. Name their feelings (More than just happy/sad/mad) 4 Main types of Coping skills: Physical, Process, Distract, Calming Avoid HALT symptoms (Hungry, Angry, Lonely Tired) Serve others Write/draw Give a toolbox Yoga/Deep Breathing Affirmations Click here (https://simsarrows.com/) to sign up (through the first opt-in option) for the affirmation guide I referred to in the episode. Switch on Your Brain (https://smile.amazon.com/Switch-Your-Brain-Happiness-Thinking/dp/0801018390/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n2_0?cv_ct_cx=switch+on+your+brain&dchild=1&keywords=switch+on+your+brain&pd_rd_i=0801018390&pd_rd_r=123d198d-1d92-4287-b9c4-368c657993f0&pd_rd_w=Ha1DK&pd_rd_wg=aIJPx&pf_rd_p=1da5beeb-8f71-435c-b5c5-3279a6171294&pf_rd_r=GM9DPMB9H9XGGY7C7HRY&psc=1&qid=1593386563&sr=1-2-70f7c15d-07d8-466a-b325-4be35d7258cc) book talked about in the episode. (Not an affiliate link) Episodes talked about in the episode EP 28 Conscious Parenting after Generational Trauma with Dr. Laura Froyen (https://simsarrows.com/captivate-podcast/ep-28-conscious-parenting-after-generational-trauma-w-dr-laura-froyen/) EP 7 Self-Shattering Beliefs (https://simsarrows.com/?s=shattering) EP 2 The Battle for Your Mind (https://simsarrows.com/captivate-podcast/ep-002-the-battle-for-your-mind/)

In this episode, Stephanie interviews Dr. Laura Froyen about Intergenerational transmission and how to work through triggers we may experience as we parent our own children. Dr. Laura Froyen: www.laurafroyen.com Water Challenge https://legacythroughmotherhood.lpages.co/5-day-water-challenge/ (https://legacythroughmotherhood.lpages.co/5-day-water-challenge/)

School districts are starting to make plans to reopen - some with sneeze guards between desks; some on reduced schedules to accommodate the amount of space needed for social distancing, while some are going online-only for the Fall semester. How will your child cope with this? Did your child adapt well to online learning when schools closed?  Will they find it relatively easy to see their friends but not be close to them?  There are some children for whom these arrangements work well, but for others parents see big trouble ahead. What are the options?  Even if you've never considered homeschooling as a realistic option in the past, it might now be the tool that gets you through the next few months.  But are you terrified that you don't know everything your child needs to know?  And how could it possibly work for your family? Join me for a conversation with Dr. Laura Froyen, who is considering homeschooling her two children next semester - even though she has a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies and wrote a dissertation on supporting young children in learning to read, she's nervous that she doesn't know everything she needs to know - so if you're worried about this you're certainly not alone! We look at what we know about how long children actually spend learning in school (the answer is going to shock you!), how you can work AND homeschool, and how you can get confident that you really can support your child's love of learning - even if you know your child will eventually go back to school. [accordion] [accordion-item title="Click here to read the full transcript"] Jen Hi, I'm Jen and I host the Your Parenting Mojo Podcast where I critically examine strategies and tools related to parenting and child development that are grounded in scientific research and principles of respectful parenting. In this series of episodes called Sharing Your Parenting Mojo, we turn the tables and hear from listeners. What have they learned from the show that's helped their parenting? Where are they still struggling? And what tools can we find in the research that will help? If you'd like to be notified when new episodes are released and get a FREE guide to 7 Parenting Myths We Can Safely Leave Behind, 7 Fewer Things to Worry About subscribe to the show at yourparentingmojo.com. You can also continue the conversation about the show with other listeners in the Your Parenting Mojo Facebook group. I do hope you'll join us Jen Hello, and welcome to Sharing Your Parenting Mojo. We are here with Dr. Laura Froyen today to discuss the topic of homeschooling. She's thinking about whether and how to do it over the next few months. And as we were chatting about it, we figured that some of the things that she's thinking about right now are probably similar to some of the things that other parents are thinking about too. And so we thought, why not just get on a call and discuss them live and share what we're thinking and what we're learning with other people as well. So that's kind of what we're going to do today. So welcome, Laura, do you want to tell us a bit about yourself and your background first? Laura Absolutely. Thanks for having me and agreeing to answer my questions Jen. So so I'm Dr. Laura Froyen and I have my PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in couples and family therapy. I am currently a peaceful parenting and respectful relationship coach and course creator, but I started right out of grad school in an academic job. And so I did my dissertation on how family processes influenced the home learning environment and children's early literacy skills. I'm a big believer in delaying, reading, teaching, active reading, teaching until in a developmentally appropriate age. I've always been deeply curious and, you know, interested in the prospect of homeschooling, but then also not sure if I could ever handle doing it. I have a very strong willed personality,...

In this episode you are introduced to your host, Dr. Laura Froyen, and you find out some important information about the nature and structure of the show. You aren't going to want to miss this one!We also discuss The Balanced Parenting Framework, which you can see and download here

In this episode you are introduced to your host, Dr. Laura Froyen, and you find out some important information about the nature and structure of the show. You aren't going to want to miss this one!We also discuss The Balanced Parenting Framework, which you can see and download here

As Montana enters its fifth consecutive week of quarantine, many households are feeling the strain of isolation, fear and anxiety. Professionals are warning about increased incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault, while even safe households are experiencing unique stresses related to parenting. In response to these concerns, Montana Free Press is publishing this episode of the weekly Montana Lowdown podcast focused on resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence, as well as parenting tips from childcare experts.   Pandemic Exacerbates Abusive Behavior Echoing concerns shared in national publications, local professionals are reporting that the quarantine is exacerbating abusive behavior.  “Abusers use isolation as a way to maintain power and control. And when we see increased stresses at home, a lot of times that also can be a contributing factor for violence,” says Jenny Eck, executive director of The Friendship Center, a Helena-based nonprofit that provides resources to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Eck tells Lowdown host John S. Adams that abusers can exploit the pandemic by withholding items like hand sanitizer or masks, preventing victims from seeking medical attention or support from friends and family, and withholding insurance information. While there is some relief coming to Montana’s victims of domestic violence — the federal CARES Act package includes $45 million in funding for crisis centers — Kelsen Young, executive director of the Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence warns that “it will probably be another month or two” before the state’s allocation makes its way to program coffers.  Young adds that abuse victims are seeing another novel limit in their ability to find safe harbor, as many hotels that previously opened their doors to victims are now being more strict about filling vacancies. As Young tells Adams, “We are hearing that some hotels are refusing to take people that are [exposed to the virus].” Simultaneously, established shelters are limiting the number of people they take in during the pandemic to minimize the risk of viral transmission. Both Eck and Young note that there are ways for Montanans to help. Eck suggests, “It’s really important that you stay in touch. Try to help [victims] have access to a safe way of communicating.” And for those Montanans who are able to offer financial support, Young says, “Domestic violence shelters would be a great place” to donate.   Parenting In A Pandemic Emotionally healthy households are facing their own stresses, with many parents having to balance a dearth of childcare options with professional obligations or new fears about lost wages. Lowdown producer Alex McKenzie, a new parent to a 7-month-old child, interviewed Wisconsin-based Dr. Laura Froyen, whose work focuses on human development and family studies, and Portland, Oregon-based Tracey Biebel, a licensed clinical social worker and podcaster whose work is focused on “practical parenting and practical living.” One theme repeated throughout both interviews is that there is no universal approach to parenting under quarantine. While some parents are able to take advantage of the recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which offers expanded family or paid medical leave for certain situations, many other parents are left to balance expert advice on social distancing measures with the realities of their childcare needs. Asked about the prudence of designating a single person, like a grandparent or other relative, to provide care for a young child during the pandemic, Froyen suggested making an “exclusivity arrangement” in which the childcare provider will not be taking care of any other children, and will otherwise refrain from interaction with the outside world. “You are going to socially isolate, together,” Froyen says. For older children, Biebel suggests a more conservative approach. While she acknowledges that different scenarios may work better for individual families, she cautions that allowing a teenager to have exclusive social interactions with a friend may create a slippery slope. “If you allow one friend, then they’re like, ‘Well, what about the other friend?” She says the issues with teenagers is rooted in a lack of critical thinking skills: “The brain development just isn’t there yet,” she says Froyen and Biebel also weigh in on topics including screen time, the importance of structure during quarantine, and how to communicate about the pandemic to small children without triggering anxiety. Another shared view between Froyen and Biebel involves lowered parental expectations during the pandemic. Froyen suggests that parents offer themselves “lots of grace and compassion, room to make mistakes, and to repair them.” Biebel advises parents to “just sit in it and let it pass, because it will.”   Resources: Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence https://mcadsv.com/   National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233   National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673   The Friendship Center https://www.thefriendshipcenter.org/ 406-442-6800

In this episode of She Leads Her Life, I sit down with Dr. Laura Froyen to discuss parenting strategies during this unprecedented time of the Coronavirus. Dr. Froyen give encouraging advice to all parents during this stressful time. 

Deep dive into play on this SPECIAL episode with Laura Froyen. We answer YOUR questions. Don't enjoy playing with your kids? Feeling guilty? How much should you play anyway? How to say "No, I don't want to play right now" to your kids?  Also:  simplifying the environment  encouraging independent play open ended toys child led play on the value of roughhousing  moms vs dads and what kids get  BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast    ***Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME Listeners of the podcast get 10% on my coaching services.  I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)    YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, M.Ed, M.Psy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Laura and I talk about so much in this episode, including the behavioral model of parenting that many of us grew up with vs. the compassion model that is becoming more popular. We chat about how our brain finds evidence for whatever we're already thinking, how to dig out negative thought patterns, and why we can't force our loved ones to change. We also dig into some of the fascinating new research that supports a parenting approach that makes our relationship with our child the most important part of our parenting. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/210

BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast    THE TOP 10 OF 2019 How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your KIds Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids  How to Respond When Your Child is Disrespectful {Special Episode with co-host Laura Froyen}  {Coaching} How to Curb Back-Talk, Teach Respect and Responsibility  {Coaching} How to Set Firm LImits with Kindness  Healing Unresolved Trauma The Dark Side of Motherhood  Teaching Mindfulness to Kids  The Japanese Way of Parenting  What NOT to Say and How to Say “No” without Actually Saying It {Special Episode with co-host Laura Froyen}    ***Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME Listeners of the podcast get 10% on my coaching services.  I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)    YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, M.Ed, M.Psy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

I’m circling back with past on air coaching participants to find out where are they now and how are they doing?  Was the coaching session helpful? Did they apply any of the insights, tools and strategies that we discussed during our call into their life and parenting?   What’s the update?  Participants who appear in this episode:  1. Lauren, 146: Tips to Ease Parental Anxiety and Set Boundaries  2. Shannon, 168: Making Transitions Easy and Handling Excessive Silly Behavior  3. Lisa, 151: 3 Powerful Solutions To managing Difficult Misbehaviors  4. Eveline (4th place of top 10 of 2019), 167: How to Curb Back-Talk, Teach Respect and Responsibility    BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast    THE TOP 10 OF 2019 How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your KIds Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids  How to Respond When Your Child is Disrespectful {Special Episode with co-host Laura Froyen}  {Coaching} How to Curb Back-Talk, Teach Respect and Responsibility  {Coaching} How to Set Firm LImits with Kindness  Healing Unresolved Trauma The Dark Side of Motherhood  Teaching Mindfulness to Kids  The Japanese Way of Parenting  What NOT to Say and How to Say “No” without Actually Saying It {Special Episode with co-host Laura Froyen}    ***Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME Listeners of the podcast get 10% on my coaching services.  I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)    YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, M.Ed, M.Psy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

I’m circling back with past on air coaching participants to find out where are they now and how are they doing?  Was the coaching session helpful? Did they apply any of the insights, tools and strategies that we discussed during our call into their life and parenting?   What’s the update?  Participants who appear in this episode:  Amber from episode 184: Disagreeing on Discipline How To Find the Middle Ground in Parenting Zara from episode 197: How To Set Firm limits with Kindness Patrick from episode 193: 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Be More Patient Wilde from episode 156: 5 Stress-Free Ways to Motivate Kids To Clean Up After Themselves BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast    THE TOP 10 OF 2019 How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your KIds Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids  How to Respond When Your Child is Disrespectful {Special Episode with co-host Laura Froyen}  {Coaching} How to Curb Back-Talk, Teach Respect and Responsibility  {Coaching} How to Set Firm LImits with Kindness  Healing Unresolved Trauma The Dark Side of Motherhood  Teaching Mindfulness to Kids  The Japanese Way of Parenting  What NOT to Say and How to Say “No” without Actually Saying It {Special Episode with co-host Laura Froyen}    ***Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME Listeners of the podcast get 10% on my coaching services.  I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)    YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, M.Ed, M.Psy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Good Bye 2019, Welcome 2020! Anna reflects back on the year, shares the top 10 episodes of 2019, some lessons she has learned, her word of the year, what the podcast meant for her in 2019 and what's coming in the new year. Also, she shares her 19 for 2019 along with her struggles of creating a 20 for 2020 and invites you to play a little game.  BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.   FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast    THE TOP 10 OF 2019 How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your KIds Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids  How to Respond When Your Child is Disrespectful {Special Episode with co-host Laura Froyen}  {Coaching} How to Curb Back-Talk, Teach Respect and Responsibility  {Coaching} How to Set Firm LImits with Kindness  Healing Unresolved Trauma The Dark Side of Motherhood  Teaching Mindfulness to Kids  The Japanese Way of Parenting  What NOT to Say and How to Say “No” without Actually Saying It {Special Episode with co-host Laura Froyen}    The Authentic Family Video, an idea suggested by Amber for the Authentic Parenting Conference.    Episodes mentioned: Ep. 104 Overcoming Childhood Adversity  Ep. 58 Ask Me Anything Ask Me Anything Ep. 194 The Dark Side of Motherhood Ep. 74 My Daughter Interviews Me 2017 Ep. 92 Overseas Travel; Honest Sharing from My 9 Year Old The 200th! The Good, The Bad and The Unexpected  Year in Review 2018 UNPLUGGED: Laura Froyen and Anna Seewald  Takeaways from The Authentic Parenting Conference 2019    ***Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME Listeners of the podcast get 10% on my coaching services.  I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)    YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community   Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, M.Ed, M.Psy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

In this episode, guest, Dr. Laura Froyen explains how to deal with different parenting styles between you and your co-parent. Listen in to hear Dr. Laura school me! You will learn: How to free yourself from the burden of another parent's relationship How to communicate with your co-parent about the values you wish to uphold with your children. How to come in to alignment with your co-parent so that you create an environment of cooperation for your children. ACCESS Dr. Laura Froyen's workbook HERE ---> www.laurafroyen.com/partners Thank you for joining today! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and stay in touch. Join our Facebook Community: shorturl.at/aorKU Access Free Meditations just for Moms: shorturl.at/efyMQ Book a call to work together: shorturl.at/kqy27 Courses on Mindfulness: https://www.themindfulmomrevolution.com/courses The mother in me honors the mother in you. ️️️ Dena --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themindfulmomrevolution/support

Post conference exclusive with Dr. Laura Froyen, my co-host.  Listeners who appear in this episode are: Julie Angela Justan Kelly Lauren Shannon Thank you!!! We also play the Authentic Parenting Manifesto in this episode.  Here is Dr. Laura Markham's episode on the show. She was the Keynote Speaker of the conference.  The Child’s Perspective and Peaceful Parenting   Here is the Authentic Family video. People who couldn't attend the conference had sent in videos from around the world. Yay for our amazing community!    *Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast     YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)     RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community   Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

***The Authentic Parenting Conference is happening on Saturday, May 18 in New Brunswick, NJ. *** GET YOUR TICKET NOW>>>https://authenticparentingconference.eventbrite.com   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast   *Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)   WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts  Click here to subscribe on Spotify   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone   Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

***GET YOUR TICKET NOW FOR THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING CONFERENCE.  May 18, 2019, New Brunswick, NJ, USA ***The first 10 people who register will get the following bonuses in addition to the LOW price: 1) Personalized copy of Anna's booklet 15 Keys To Effective Communication: Building Strong Parent Child Relationships 2) FREE access to her online course HOW TO STOP YELLING (valued at $300) 3) 45 min. one-on-one FREE coaching session with Anna Hurry! This is a LIMITED time, EXCLUSIVE offer for the Authentic Parenting Podcast listeners!  Offer expires March 8, 2019. Those bonuses alone are higher in value than the ticket. Your special link that is NOT available to public is >>>https://apcon.eventbrite.com This is our monthly special episode where we answer your questions. We've got 2 voicemail questions and one written. My co-host, Laura Froyen and I share some parenting stories from our lives too. I've got a good one:)    FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast   *Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)   WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts  Click here to subscribe on Spotify   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone   Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com  

I'm joined by my dear friend and colleague Laura Froyen. We have done quite a few episodes in 2018 together.  Here they are:  #111 Parenting Peacefully When Triggered #120 How to Get on The Same Page with Your Parenting Partner #124 7 Tips on How to Build Self-Confidence in Your Kids #137 5 Ways To Prevent Mommy Meltdowns #142 Sibling Rivalry: How to Raise Friends For Life We also answer 3 of your questions.  We also share 5 things we are embarrassed to admit in regards with parenting. You don't want to miss!  Anna's things are related to: Guilt Worry Presence Communication Discipline Laura’s are: Negative narratives Automatic Responses Perfectionism Projecting Escapism   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)   WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts  Click here to subscribe on Spotify   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone   Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com  

ATTENTION!  Sign up for my upcoming FREE webinar. Sep. 6, at 12:00pm EST.  5 Essential Shifts You Can Make To Feel Less Overwhelmed, Energized and Positive www.authenticparenting.com/webinar    This is the August Monthly Special Episode where I'm joined by Laura Froyen, PhD. We take a deep dive into the topic of Sibling Rivalry.  I have crated a useful worksheet to help you solidify your knowledge. Be sure to grab your copy.    DOWNLOAD NOW>>>Sibling Rivalry: How To Raise Friends for Life Worksheet    SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST ON PATREON!!! Has the show been of value to you? Do you find the show helpful? Have you gained from the show? Do you want the show to remain strong and bring more excellent content to you? Consider supporting your favorite podcast on Patreon. A small token of appreciation goes a long way.   Become a Patron of the Authentic Parenting by clicking here. Select your level and get awesome rewards!!!   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)   WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts  Click here to subscribe on Spotify   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone   Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com  

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“How much can there really be to learn about storytelling?” I thought when I started on this mini-series. It turns out that there’s actually quite a lot to learn, and that family storytelling can be a particularly useful tool for parents.  We’re all trying to figure out how to transmit our values to our children, and storytelling can be quite an effective way of doing this.  Further, storytelling can be a really valuable way to support children in overcoming traumatic experiences.  In this episode we dig into the research on the benefits of family storytelling and look at how to do it. References Bylund, C.L. (2003). Ethnic diversity and family stories. Journal of Family Communication 3(4), 215-236. DeFrain, J., & Stinnett, N. (2003). Family strengths. In J.J. Ponzetti (Ed.), International encyclopedia of marriage and family (2nd Ed., pp.637-642). New York, NY: Macmillan Reference Group. Fiese, B.H., Hooker, K.A., Kotary, L., Schwagler, J., & Rimmer, M. (1995). Family stories in the early stages of parenthood. Journal of Marriage and Family 57(3), 763-770. Heath, S.B. (1990). The children of Trackton’s children: Spoken and written language in social change. In J.W. Stigler, R.A. Shweder, & G. Herdt (Eds.), Cultural psychology: Essays on comparative human development (pp.496-519). Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press.  Full chapter available at: http://www.shirleybriceheath.net/pdfs/SBH_ChildrenTracktonsChildren.pdf Kellas, J.K., & Horstman, H.K. (2015). Communicated narrative sense-making: Understanding family narratives, storytelling, and the construction of meaning through a communicative lens. In L.H. Turner & R. West, The SAGE handbook of family communication. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. Kellas, J.K., & Trees, A.R. (2006). Finding meaning in difficult family experiences: Sense-making and interaction processes during joint family storytelling. Journal of Family Communication 6(1), 49-76. Schrodt, P. (2009). Family strength and satisfaction as functions of family communication environments. Communication Quarterly 57(2), 171-186. Thompson, B., Kellas, J.K., Soliz, J., Thompson, J., & Epp, A. (2009). Family legacies: Constructing individual and family identity through intergenerational storytelling. Papers in Communication Studies (122), University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Retrieved from p://digitalcommons.unl.edu/commstudiespapers/122 Thompson, P.A., & Schrodt, P. (2015). Perceptions of joint family storytelling as mediators of family communication patterns and family strengths. Communication Quarterly 63(4), 405-426.   Other episodes mentioned in this show Is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool right for my child? (https://yourparentingmojo.com/reggio/) Siblings: Why do they fight and what can we do about it? (https://yourparentingmojo.com/siblings/) Why we shouldn’t ban war play (https://yourparentingmojo.com/warplay/)   (#) Transcript Hello, and welcome to the Your Parenting Mojo Podcast.  Regular listeners will recall that we are working through a couple of different series of episodes at the moment; one on the importance of play, and the other on storytelling.  On the storytelling front, we started by talking with Dr. Deena Weisberg of the University of Pennsylvania about what children learn from fictional stories, and then we learned about the positive impacts that storytelling can have on children’s academic outcomes – and by storytelling I mean stories that are learned and told rather than read.  Today we’re going to talk about a concept that Dr. Laura Froyen, who has been on the show a couple of times introduced me to – and that is the idea of family stories.  These are the stories told within families about some or all of the family members’ experiences, some of which may be told so often that they become known as family legacies.  I was particularly...

  In the April edition of the Monthly Special Episode I’m joined by a returning co-host Laura Froyen. Segment 1: Laura shares a bedtime battle story of how she needed to cool off and what steps she took to do so. I share a stolen sled story, insights how my daughter’s new gymnastics teacher talks to the kids negatively to "motivate" them. "The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice" -Peggy O'Mara  Segment 2: We answer 3 of your questions on screen time, setting limits, and ways to boost a child’s self-confidence.    SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST ON PATREON!!! Has the show been of value to you? Do you find the show helpful? Have you gained from the show? Do you want the show to remain strong and bring more excellent content to you? Consider supporting your favorite podcast on Patreon. A small token of appreciation goes a long way.   Become a Patron of the Authentic Parenting by clicking here. Select your level and get awesome rewards!!!   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)   WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Stitcher Click here to subscribe on Spotify   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone Get the HOW TO STOP YELLING class now   Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com    

In the March editon of the monthly special episode Laura Froyen and I take a deep dive into a very hot topic-how to get on the same page with your parenting partner who has a completely different view and approach.This is a very common question.    SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST ON PATREON!!! Has the show been of value to you? Do you find the show helpful? Have you gained from the show? Do you want the show to remain strong and bring more excellent content to you? Consider supporting your favorite podcast on Patreon. A small token of appreciation goes a long way.   Become a Patron of the Authentic Parenting by clicking here. Select your level and get awesome rewards!!!   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com   ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline.   WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only)   WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Stitcher Click here to subscribe on Spotify   RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts.   SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com   CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram   NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone Get the HOW TO STOP YELLING class now   Thanks for listening!   With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com          

We’ve done a couple of episodes on reading by now; episode 3 (which seems so long ago!) asked whether you might have missed the boat on teaching your toddler to read (https://yourparentingmojo.com/003-your-toddler-isnt-reading-yet-neither-is-mine/) .  Of course, we know that you’ve only missed the boat on that if you think that sitting your child in front of a video so they can recite the words they see without really understanding them counts as “reading.” Much more recently in episode 48 we talked with Dr. Laura Froyen about the benefits of shared reading (https://yourparentingmojo.com/reading/) with your child and how to do that according to best practices from the research literature. Those of you who subscribe to my newsletter will recall that I’ve been working on an episode on storytelling for months now.  Part of the reason it’s taking so long is that books on storytelling technique say to use original stories wherever possible because the language in them is so much richer, but if you’ve ever read something like an original fairytale you know they can be pretty gory, and even the most harmless ones actually contain some pretty adult themes if you read between the lines. So I wanted to know: what do children really learn from stories?  How do they figure out that we want them to learn morals from stories but not that animal characters walk on two legs and wear clothes?  How do they generalize that knowledge to the real world?  And are there specific types of books that promote learning? Join me in a conversation with Dr. Deena Weisberg of The University of Pennsylvania as she helps us to help our children learn through reading! Other shows mentioned in this episode 003: Did you miss the boat on teaching your child how to read? (https://yourparentingmojo.com/003-your-toddler-isnt-reading-yet-neither-is-mine/) 010: Becoming Brilliant (https://yourparentingmojo.com/becomingbrilliant/) 048: The benefits of shared reading (https://yourparentingmojo.com/reading/)   References Cheung, C.S., Monroy, J.A., & Delany, D.E. (2017). Learning-related values in young children’s storybooks: An investigation in the United States, China, and Mexico. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology 48(4), 532-541. Ganea, P.A., Ma, L., & DeLoache, J.S. (2011). Young children’s learning and transfer of biological information from picture books to real animals. Child Development 82(5), 1421-1433. Heath, S.B. (1982). What no bedtime story means: Narrative skills at home and school. Language in Society 11(1), 49-76. Hopkins, E.J., & Weisberg, D.S. (2017). The youngest readers’ dilemma: A review of children’s learning from fictional sources. Developmental Review 43, 48-70. Ostrov, J.M., Gentile, D.A., & Mullins, A.D. (2013). Evaluating the effect of educational media exposure on aggression in early childhood. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology 34, 38-44. Read, K., Macauley, M., & Furay, E. (2014). The Seuss boost: Rhyme helps children retain words from shared storybook reading. First Language 34(4), 354-371.   (#)   Transcript Jen:                                      (https://www.temi.com/editor/t/vwxGJ9uUOvgdAcKWD0DI2CnG9bzo4GtfMXiFxuBK0LskuqDrvtpfHHSn-rwDXklYxp7GZojb2f-IPIDUG6uWWx9FibA?loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=38.4)                    Hi, this is Jen. Before we start on today’s episode, I just wanted to take a minute to let you know that as part of my research for this episode on what children learn through reading fictional books, I ended up looking at a lot of different kinds of books for children aged roughly between toddlerhood and elementary school, and I compiled them into a list of more than 100 books that you can use to support your children’s learning on a host of subjects related to math, science, empathy, being persistent in the face of failure,...

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Description This is our monthly special episode where I co-host the show with another colleague. For now, I have a Mystery Seat for each month and I invite passionate coaches or parent educators to host the show with me. This should be fun. For the monthly special episodes the show has a different format. We have 4 segments. Examples from Our Home What’s Up with You? Answering listener parenting questions Favorite Finds ---------------- In the first segment I tell a story that happens very commonly in many households. My daughter one morning before going to school stated that she didn’t have shoes. How did I answer? Did I avoid power struggles successfully, was I able to listen and validate? Listen to find out. The same day I received a call from a client who said that his son woke up and said, “I do not want to go to school…” Sound familiar? Laura has two daughters: a 2,5 year old one and a 5 year old one. She shares a sibling rivalry story.   For this month Laura Froyen, PhD takes the mystery seat.   About My Co-host Questions we received this month: A mom is frustrated with food related issue. She has strong triggers around wasting food. How to handle a situation where a child (3.5) asks for a specific food, is given the food, and then doesn’t eat it? A single mom who works from home has a hard time managing her time and her toddler.   Resources and links: Laura’s website Laura’s Facebook page Anna’s book recommendation. Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown Laura’s book recommendation: Parent Effectiveness Training Anna also recommended a podcast-Where Should We Begin?   Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What’s so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won’t get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions, free training, and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don’t be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation.   Do you want us to answer your parenting questions on one of our upcoming episodes? Send your questions today. info@authenticparenting.com To leave a voicemail question which love and we play it on air, call the number 732-763-2576 Thanks in advance! Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Here is how you can do that in under 3 min. Watch my quick video tutorial. Who you can share this episode with? Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episode airs every Thursday. Become a supporter of the show. Join others who have kindly given from their heart for the value they have received from the show. You contribution truly does make a difference. DONATE NOW! With gratitude, Anna  

Waaaay back in Episode 3 (https://yourparentingmojo.com/003-your-toddler-isnt-reading-yet-neither-is-mine/) , we wondered whether we had missed the boat on teaching our babies to read (didn’t you teach your baby how to read?).  We eventually decided that we hadn’t, but given that many parents have a goal of instilling a love of reading into their children, what’s the best way to go about doing that?  And what if your child is the kind who wriggles out of your lap at the mere sight of a book? Our second-ever repeat guest, Dr. Laura Froyen, helps us to delve into the research on this topic.  We conclude by talking through some of the things parents can do to promote a love of reading, because it turns out it’s not as intuitive as one might think!   Dr. Laura has consolidated the most important of these suggestions into a FREE infographic that you can put up on the fridge.  Get your copy – free! – by clicking here (http://www.laurafroyen.com/respectful-reading/) .   References Bus, A.G. (2001). Joint caregiver-child storybook reading: A route to literacy development. In S.B. Neuman & D.K. Dickinson Handbook of Early Literacy Research. New York: Guilford. Bus, A.G., van IJzendoorn, M.H., & Pellegrini, A.D. (1995). Joint book reading makes for success in learning to read: A meta-analysis on intergenerational transmission of literacy. Review of Educational Research 65(1), 1-21.  Full article available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marinus_Van_IJzendoorn/publication/230853169_Joint_Book_Reading_Makes_for_Success_in_Learning_to_Read_A_Meta-Analysis_on_Intergenerational_Transmission_of_Literacy/links/53f05d6f0cf26b9b7dcdfe58.pdf Burchinal, M., & Forestieri, N. (2011). Development of early literacy: Evidence from major U.S. longitudinal studies. In S.B. Neuman & D.K. Dickinson Handbook of Early Literacy Research (Vol. 3).  (85-96). New York: Guilford. Bus, A.G. (2003). Social-emotional requisites for learning to read. In A. van Kleeck, S.A. Stahl, & E.B. Bauer (Eds.), On reading books to children: Parents and teachers (3-15). New York: Guilford. Butterworth, G. (2001). Joint visual attention in infancy. In G. Bremner & A. Fogel (Eds.). Blackwell handbook of infant development. (213-240). Malden, MA: Blackwell. Carlsson-Paige, N., G. Bywater McLaughlin, and J. Wolfsheimer Almon (2015). Reading instruction in kindergarten: Little to gain and much to lose. Available online at: http://www.allianceforchildhood.org/sites/allianceforchildhood.org/files/file/Reading_Instruction_in_Kindergarten.pdf (http://www.allianceforchildhood.org/sites/allianceforchildhood.org/files/file/Reading_Instruction_in_Kindergarten.pdf) Evans, M.A., & Saint-Aubin, J. (2011). Studying and modifying young children’s visual attention during book reading. In S.B. Neuman & D.K. Dickinson Handbook of Early Literacy Research (Vol. 3).  (242-255). New York: Guilford. Fletcher, K.L., & Reese, E. (2005). Picture book reading with young children: A conceptual framework. Developmental Review 25, 64-103.  Full article available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kathryn_Fletcher2/publication/223236320_Picture_book_reading_with_young_children_A_conceptual_framework/links/0912f503ce1f9d05ec000000.pdf Landry, S.H., Smith, K.E., Swank, P.R., Zucker, T., Crawford, A.D., & Solari, E.F. (2011). The effects of a responsive parenting intervention on parent-child interactions during shared book reading. Developmental Psychology 48(4), 969-986. Full article available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Swank/publication/51831766_The_Effects_of_a_Responsive_Parenting_Intervention_on_Parent-Child_Interactions_During_Shared_Book_Reading/links/0912f5097cf5ddf41c000000.pdf...

Isn’t it kind of a “well, duh?” that parenting affects child development?  But do we know how?  We know it’s not good to have really big fights in front of the kids, but do spousal quarrels screw them up too?  Are there really links between a family’s emotional expressiveness and the child’s later academic performance?  How does the marital relationship affect parenting, and how does parenting affect the marital relationship? Today we talk with Dr. Laura Froyen, who has a Ph.D in Human Development and Family Studies and seems almost as obsessed with research on child development issues as I am.  You can find much more about her work at www.laurafroyen.com (http://www.laurafroyen.com) . References Bascoe, S.M., Davies, P.T., Sturge-Apple, M.L., & Cummings, E.M. (2009). Children’s representations of family relationships, peer information processing, and school adjustment. Developmental Psychology 45(6), 1740-1751. Belsky, J. (1984). The determinants of parenting: A process model. Child Development 55(1), 83-96. Bretherton, I., & Munholland, K. A. (1999). Internal working models in attachment relationships: A construct revisited. In J. Cassidy & P. R. Shaver (Eds.), Handbook of attachment: Theory, research, and clinical applications (pp. 89-111). New York: Guilford Press. Buehler, C., & Gerard, J.M. (2002). Marital conflict, ineffective parenting, and children’s and adolescents’ maladjustment. Journal of Marriage and Family 64(1), 78-92. Davies, P.T., & Cummings, E.M. (1994). Marital conflict and child adjustment: An emotional security hypothesis. Psychological Bulletin 116(3), 387-411. Full article available at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Edward_Cummings/publication/15390513_Marital_Conflict_and_Child_Adjustment_An_Emotional_Security_Hypothesis/links/0912f507fc3e02ce88000000.pdf Davies, P.T., Winter, M.A., & Cicchetti, D. (2006). The implications of emotional security theory for understanding and treating childhood psychopathology. Developmental Psychopathology 18(3), 707-735. Erel, O., & Burman, B. (1995). Interrelatedness of marital relations and parent-child relations: A meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin: 118(1), 108-132. Froyen, L.C., Skibbe, L.E., Bowles, R.P., Blow, A.J., & Gerde, H.K. (2013). Marital satisfaction, family emotional expressiveness, home learning environments, and children’s emergent literacy. Journal of Marriage and Family 75, 42-55. Gottman, J., & Gottman, J.S. (2008). And baby makes three: The six-step plan for preserving marital intimacy and rekindling romance after baby arrives. (https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Makes-Three-Preserving-Rekindling/dp/140009738X) New York, NY: Harmony. Grych, J.H., & Fincham, F.D. (1993). Children’s appraisals of marital conflict: Initial investigations of the cognitive-contextual framework. Child Development 64(1), 215-230. Hindman, A.H., Miller, A.L., Froyen, L.C., & Skibbe, L.E. (2012). A portrait of family involvement during Head Start: Nature, extent, and predictors. Early Childhood Research Quarterly 27, 654-667. Lapierre, S. (2008). Mothering in the context of domestic violence: The pervasiveness of a deficit model of mothering. Child & Family Social Work 13, 454-463. Sturge-Apple, M.L., , Davies, P.T., & Cummings, E.M. (2006). Hostility and withdrawal in marital conflict: Effects on parental emotional unavailability and inconsistent discipline. Journal of Family Psychology 20(2), 227-238. Tronick, E. (2009). Still face experiment. UMass Boston. Video available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apzXGEbZht0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apzXGEbZht0) Vallotton, C. D., Harewood, T., Froyen, L., Brophy-Herb, H., & Ayoub, C. (2016). Child Behavior Problems: Mothers’ and Fathers’ Mental Health Matters Today and Tomorrow. Early Childhood Research Quarterly 37, 81-93. doi: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2016.02.006