Parenting The Adlerian Way

Alyson Schafer
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Parenting The Adlerian Way

Join internationally acclaimed parenting expert Alyson Schafer every Monday as she answers your parenting questions. Without judgement and backed with easily understandable theory and research, she’ll offer up actionable solutions you can implement immediately. Alyson puts the “sense" back into "common sense parenting" with her warm, inspiring and informed Adlerian approach. Alyson is the author of three best selling parenting books with HarperCollinsCanada including; “Breaking The Good Mom Myth” “Honey, I Wrecked The Kids” and Ain't Misbehavin’” and the go-to expert for national media outlets.Send Alyson your parenting question to alyson@alysonschafer.com with #AskAlyson in the subject line or to @alysonschafer on any of her social media platforms. Questions will be answered anonymously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. MAR 31

    189: The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child

    It was wonderful to have Ned Johnson back on the podcast to talk about his new workbook for parents. This is a companion book to “The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives”. We discuss the importance of having control as a protective factor in preventing youth mental health challenges, especially with anxiety and depression.   Here are links to Ned Johnson and William Stixrud’s other co-authored books:  The Seven Principles for Raising Self-Driven Children – A Workbook  The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives What Do You Say? How To Talk With Kids To Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home.  You can follow Ned’s Fabulous advice on his IG and Tik Tok:  @theothernedjohnson  And on LinkedIn here. Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I’ll answer (anonymously) on an upcoming Q&A podcast. Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my “Responsibilities By Age” pdf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  2. MAR 17

    188: Parenting Q & A with Alyson Schafer

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

    20 min

  3. MAR 3

    187: How To Be A Happier Parent

    It’s not every day that you get to interview the former editor of the New York Times parenting section! I have been following KJ Dell’Antonia since she managed Motherlode and it was great meeting her finally, and discussing her book, “How To Be a Happier Parent”. KJ generously provided some of the research and practical wisdom that every parent can benefit from if they want to be happier while they do the inevitable hard work of parenting.  If you’d like to read one of KJ’s books, here are the links!  How to Be a Happier Parent: https://tinyurl.com/HappierParentBookAmazon The Chicken Sisters: https://tinyurl.com/ChickenSistersAmazon  Playing the Witch Card: https://tinyurl.com/WitchCardAmazon In Her Boots: https://tinyurl.com/InHerBootsAmazon Substack #AmReading: https://kjda.substack.com/ KJ’s website https://kjdellantonia.com/ Instagram: @kjda https://www.instagram.com/kjda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kjdellantonia The #AmWriting Podcast: https://itun.es/i67F2zJ  or http://amwritingpodcast.com Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I’ll answer on an upcoming Q&A podcast. Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my “Responsibilities By Age” pdf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  4. FEB 17

    186: The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care for Kids With Neurodiversity

    I met Nick Moon in Nepal on a recent service / trekking trip in support of the NGO “Empowering Nepali Girls”. Over our time together I learned about Nick’s childhood diagnosis of autism and how the education system failed him, how a special teacher finally understood him, and a mother who was also a counsellor advocated for him. He was a marine, a tradesman and now a counsellor in practice sharing his wisdom with clients. A gem of a person who shared his experience about living life with neurodiversity. An enlightening conversation! You can get a copy of Nick Moon’s mother’s book “Tough and Cheerful: The Life And Times Of Kancha Sherpa, Last Living Member From The First Ascent Of Mount Everest” by Patricia Moon here.   Learn more about the organization, Empowering Nepali Girls. Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I’ll answer on an upcoming Q&A podcast. Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my “Responsibilities By Age” pdf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  5. FEB 3

    185: Parenting Q & A with Alyson Schafer

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

    24 min

  6. JAN 20

    184: The Important Evolutionary Assets That Fathers Bring to Raising Their Children

    In this episode, I talk with James Rilling, psychologist and author of “Father Nature: The Science of Paternal Potential”. Did you know that only five percent of mammals care for their young? Yup, and humans are one of the species that do! James explains the science behind testosterone, oxytocin and changes that occur for fathers. Plus, the importance of father caregiving and provisioning and the hidden benefits of rough play to teach emotional regulation and more! A fascinating conversation. You can get a copy of James Rilling’s book here.  Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I’ll answer on an upcoming Q&A podcast. Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my “Responsibilities By Age” pdf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  7. JAN 6

    183: An Adlerian Model of Child Development

    Rocky Garrison is one of our Adlerian greats. In this interview Rocky talks about the Individual Psychology model of human development including the development of a fictional final goal and how we develop beliefs about self, others, and the world to sustain this goal and the movement toward it. In this model of development, Rocky shares that the courage to meet the challenges of life constructively is developed primarily within the family constellation.  If you have questions for Rocky, he can be reached at rockygarrison@gmail.com Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I’ll answer on an upcoming Q&A podcast. Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my “Responsibilities By Age” pdf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  8. 2024-12-16

    182: Parenting Q&A with Alyson Schafer

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

    27 min
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    Join internationally acclaimed parenting expert Alyson Schafer every Monday as she answers your parenting questions. Without judgement and backed with easily understandable theory and research, she’ll offer up actionable solutions you can implement immediately. Alyson puts the “sense" back into "common sense parenting" with her warm, inspiring and informed Adlerian approach. Alyson is the author of three best selling parenting books with HarperCollinsCanada including; “Breaking The Good Mom Myth” “Honey, I Wrecked The Kids” and Ain't Misbehavin’” and the go-to expert for national media outlets.Send Alyson your parenting question to alyson@alysonschafer.com with #AskAlyson in the subject line or to @alysonschafer on any of her social media platforms. Questions will be answered anonymously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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