The Peaceful Parenting Podcast Sarah Rosensweet

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Ruth Whippman about her book BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. We discuss the humanity lacking in traditional models of masculinity and the type of sensitive and connection-based parenting that is desperately needed for boys.
We talk about:
4:00 Systems of power and oppression
4:35 How the same systems that harm women and girls, also harm men and boys
6:00 How we see boys as mad, not sad
7:13 Neuroscience research on the sensitivity of boys’ brains
12:45 Why stats on boys’ mental health struggles are not accurate
13:55 Why adolescent boys are in a mental health crisis
28:34 How screens are displacing socializing in person for boys
36:00 Incel (involuntarily celibate) movement
43:00 Buddy vs. Sweetheart
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity by Ruth Whippman https://amzn.to/4c6W60C 
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Brief summary of show:
In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I discuss how to help children through the end of the school year transitions and give you tips for how to facilitate an “old-fashioned” play based summer.
We talk about:
1:18 End of the school year is a transition
1:46 Transition years are even harder (end of kindergarten, moving to middle school, moving to high school etc.)
3:00 End of school anxiety
3:28 Report Cards and academic pressure
6:12 The importance of play during the summer
10:00 Ways to maintain academics in a low pressure ways during the summer 
Download the episode transcript HERE 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
End of School Anxiety article https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/end-of-school-year-anxiety/
“How to help out kids with Transitions” with Sarah Rosensweet https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode50/
Connect with Sarah Rosensweet  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ 
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup
Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/
Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting 
Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter 
Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 
 

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Destini Davis, certified parenting coach, author, and parenting influencer on Instagram and TikTok. We discuss her transition from permissive to conscious parenting and address backlash against this parenting style.
We talk about:
6:16 moving from permissive parenting to conscious parenting
8:00 understanding compassionate discipline
9:10 importance of taking care of and working on yourself
10:33 addressing backlash against conscious parenting
20:00 moving away from a “power over” relationship with our kids
22:00 importance of flexibility and collaboration
28:00 effects of conscious parenting on your relationship with your kids
29:00 debunking the idea that conscious parenting isn’t realistic
31:00 challenges transitioning from conventional or permissive parenting, to conscious parenting
 
Download the episode transcript HERE 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free Stop Yelling Course https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/stopyelling 
Very Intentional Parenting: Awakening the Empowered Parent Within by Destini Ann Davis https://amzn.to/3QN4ri3 
Destini Ann on IG and TikTok
 
Connect with Sarah Rosensweet:  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ 
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup
Website:  https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/
Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting 
Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter 
Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 
 

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, longtime peaceful parent, Bonnie, fine tunes her approach to her 4-year-old and 6-year-old children with big feelings.
 
We talk about:
4:24 The difference between obedience and cooperation
11:42 The difference between punishments and limits
17:00 Balancing doing things for your kids and meeting your own needs
35:00 The benefits of roughhousing before bedtime 
40:23 How to appreciate yourself more, when home full time with kids
46:00 Why it is okay if you have kids who “push back” on demands
 
Download the episode transcript HERE 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Episode 121: How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Jerks with Melinda Wenner Moyer https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode121/ 
Episode 23: ‘Raising Helpful Kids: Navigating Chores’ with Sarah Rosensweet https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode23/ 
 
Connect with Sarah Rosensweet  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ 
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup
Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com
Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting 
Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter 
Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php 
 
 

Peaceful parenting teenagers small group coaching/course. 
Starts Thursday May 16
This course is for you if:
✅ You have teenager(s) (ages 13-19)
✅ You want to build or REbuild a great relationship with your teen
✅ You want your teen to be happy, safe and successful
✅ You want to send your teen off prepared for independence
Email Sarah: Sarah@SarahRosensweet.com or send a DM to Sarah on Facebook or IG. 
SPACE IS LIMITED

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Phyllis Fagell, a licensed clinical counselor, school counselor, and author of two books. We discuss how to parent Middle Schoolers (9-15 year olds) and focus on staying curious and coaching them through challenges with friends.
 
We talk about:
3:55 Why middle school is parents’ “Last best chance” 
5:42 Some differences based on gender during Middle School
7:35 Fitting in vs. Belonging
10:00 Our role as parents when witnessing friend conflicts
15:10 Balancing accepting kids as they are and helping with social skills
20:00 How to lead with curiosity when our kids are unkind 
25:11 Characteristics of bullying
28:22 What to do if your child is being bullied
36:00 FOPO (Fear of Other People’s Opinions)
40:45 How to know if your child needs additional support
42:36 How did COVID affect middle schoolers
 
Download the episode transcript HERE 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Middle School Matters https://amzn.to/4brcCbo 
Middle School Superpowers https://amzn.to/3y8eeZp 
The Congruence App (voice activated self coaching for teens)- Email service@congruence.app for a free month. Include the name “The Peaceful Parent Podcast” in the subject of the email
https://phyllisfagell.com/
IG @pfagell
 
Connect with Sarah Rosensweet  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ 
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup
Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com 
Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting 
Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter
Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php