Sarah and Ali dive into the world of Reddit and tackle some funny MIL stories! Do you have some, or maybe you can share on behalf of a friend? Mother In Law stories are some of the greatest adventures. Most of the time they just want the best for us... right?
Ali and Sarah chat with dear friend and colleague Lisa Resek who just recently made the transition back to work following a maternity. There are lots of feelings, fears and plans that go into returning back to work, many which do not seem as obvious as you might think!
Ali & Sarah go over 13 different (plus a bonus "nub theory") old wives tales around predicting gender on Ali! Surprises are fun, but so are all the games you can play to make your best prediction. Have you used old wives tales to predict things like gender? If you have, were you right or was it WAY off? There's absolutely no science behind it, so it's all for fun anyway. Can't wait to meet baby!
Permissive, Neglectful, Authoritarian and Authoritative - Which Parenting Styles are most prominent in your day to day? Sarah and Ali dive into the meaning of each style and go over what kinds of behaviours are possibly yeilded in children when using these styles. Also, we get into a word of the day... Enjoy the jingle!
Parenting Styles vary from person to person and situation to situation, but they all have a few things in common. No matter where you fall, parenting styles are observed on a sliding scale, with high or low support/warmth and high or low expectations. Sarah and Ali complete the quiz live while giving you some insight into their choices. Parenting styles are similar to leadership styles, so if you're curious but maybe don't have too much parenting experience or any at all, don't worry. The quiz offers great insight no matter what.
Check out the Parenting Style quizzes:
https://activeparenting.com/for-parents/parenting-quiz/
https://365tests.com/personality-tests/type-of-parent/
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email: edsonparentcafe@gmail.com
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Finishing up our conversation from the episode before last, there are SO many more controversial topics we didn't even come close to touching on. What do you think? Is it getting easier/better to publicly feed? Are you aware of early childhood vaccines and use resources available to make decisions? What are you feelings about some of these topics, OR are there any topics we missed you'd like to hear more about?
Check out these articles about children and technology (have a read and decide for yourself):
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2020/07/28/parenting-children-in-the-age-of-screens/
https://www.wgu.edu/blog/impact-technology-kids-today-tomorrow1910.html
Trigger Warning * Raw emotion presented in this podcast. Please know that permission was granted and if you are uncomfortable with others expressing emotion this may not be the most comfortable listening or viewing experience *
Sarah and Ali are joined again by Ginette Martin of Edson Eternal Balance (Check it out on Facebook) to try a mini session. Ali is emotional, something we all know too well, but this was such an amazing experience. If you haven't heard of Emotion Code or the work that Ginette does, we encourage you to have a look! It's powerful stuff and definitely helps release trapped emotions. A freeing and emotional experience that we highly recommend anyone to try!
Check out these great reads:
Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett PhD
The Opposite of Worry by Lawrence Cohen PhD
Ali and Sarah discuss some of the most discussed - and debated - topics surrounding motherhood. You can probably imagine that there are way too many to fit into an hour, and some topics can turn into 2 or 3 more debates. There's some cringing but also some surprise, we wonder if you'll have similar reactions! If there are any other topics you'd like us to dive deeper into, be sure to send us a message on our Instagram @edsonparentcafe, send us a text at 7805177055 or email edsonparentcafe@gmail.com.
Sarah and Ali chat with business woman and mama extraordinaire - Kerri Sharpe, owner and creator of Pretty Little Pots, based out of our very own Edson, Alberta. Finding out about her inspiration and what she hopes to instill in her own children and what they know about "being who you want to be". Juggling home life and work life isn't easy, but it can definitely be enjoyable and rewarding.
https://linktr.ee/PrettyLittlePots
The Edson Parent Cafe Podcast is back with a second season! Ali and Sarah dive in to discuss travelling with a kid and summer plans, as well as a bit of a discussion around food and food babies? Maybe even real babies... Have fun (or horrifying) travel stories? share them with us!
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Ali and Sarah dive into the finale episode of Season 1. #toddlerthings Sarah wants to know if she's alone in a crazy tot situation. We review our season one episodes and chat about the things we've adjusted in our day to day lives as a result. Also, how impressive are some peoples pantries?? #goals
Sarah and Ali talk about challenges and frustrations that have taken a toll on everyone in different ways. Sharing your responses, discussing their own and finding ways to stay positive through it all. There are a few games you can play to help pass the time during isolation and lockdown, be sure to listen to learn how to play.
Ali and Sarah look through your responses to the Would You Rather game we played on our Instagram this weekend! Parents are met with hard choices everyday, parenthood can feel like a constant game of Would You Rather. Join us for a few good laughs as we decide where we stand. Let's just settle on there's nothing worse than wet socks...
Sarah and Ali share your stories all about parenting fails and ways your parents failed you. Lighthearted and comical, these stories are definitely for the books. Whether you forgot them at the dog park or ignored a broken bone, parents are perfectly imperfect.
Anna OT is back to dive into sensory processing. We look into understanding senses to better be able to sympathize with individuals whose senses are too little or TOO BIG. There's so much more to senses than we ever knew. Get in touch with Anna by checking her out on Facebook at Anna OT Edson.
Ali and Sarah chat about unsolicited advice you get as a new parent, a pregnant woman, a mother to a teen... Does it ever end? It's natural to want to give advice, but it's not always the most comfortable when you're receiving it. Can you think of the most common piece of advice you've received when you became a parent? Was it "Sleep when the baby is sleeping?" by chance? We thought so.
Sarah and Ali are joined by Anna V OT to discuss sensory processing. This is episode 1 of 3, as the topic is quite extensive. Did you know that we have 8 senses? We really only pay attention to the "Basic 5", but what about the rest of them? We learn what they do and what they are responsible for when it comes to regulating our behaviours and emotions. We make some pretty neat connections about our day to day lives, too. Ever get hangry? Ya, we can relate.
Find "Anna V OT" on Facebook
Sarah and Ali chat about spring clean-up. Do you spring clean? What does that look like for you? Is it clearing out items you've been collecting too many of? Or getting into the deep corners of your home that don't often get the attention they need?
Sarah and Ali learn about something new to many parents - unschooling. Marsha Shack and Stephanie Sewell are education professionals who specialize in unschooling, helping others to understand the difference between school and education, school systems and what a learning can look like for all children. We explore options that are available to parents when it comes to educating their children.
Non-Profit Organization: www.unschooling.com
Ali and Sarah have a deep conversation with Ginette Martin of Edson Eternal Balance about emotion code, what it is and what it can help parents with. The practice can help problematic behaviours and issues within our children, within parents and humankind in general.
Connect with Ginette on Facebook or Instagram (@EdsonEternalBalance)
email Ginette_Martin@outlook.com
Edson Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Centre at 780-723-1985
If anyone has any further questions or would like to know more please feel free to reach out.
Books:
Siblings without rivalry By Adele Faber
Books for self love & growth:
“Untamed” by Glennon Doyle
“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz
“The Secret” on Netflix or book by Rhonda Byrne
“The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting” by Brene Brown (I have loved all of her books)
“The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle