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This was a fascinating conversation with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir whose TED talk, documentary and book have opened our eyes to a new concept of what intuition is, and how and why we need to plug into its potential. She shares her personal story of working at the UN after the war in Kosovo and the disconnection she felt along with her journey back to the Icelandic concept of Innseai. In this episode we discuss parenting with innsaei: intuitive listening, how to model emotional openness, the need to create space for stillness, foster creative freedom and connecting our kids and ourselves with nature.
Listen to Hrund’s TED Talk
Check out her documentary
Her book Innsaei: Heal, Revive and Reset with the Icelandic Art of Intuition
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Q1. Should my 18yr old son who is going into the trades and starting a paid 20mo apprenticeship be charged rent while living at home?
Q2.15 yr old boy with major truancy issues for the past three years. How do I handle?
Q3. Toddler who has experienced trauma has outbursts and bangs their head.
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In this episode, I’m joined by John Bromley to explore how we can foster social awareness and generosity in our children through charitable giving.
We dive into the concept of a charitable allowance—a practical way to teach kids how to give with intention and empathy. John shares insights on how parents can equip children to become thoughtful givers by involving them in the giving process from an early age.
We also discuss:
Join us for a thoughtful conversation about raising kids who care about others—and are empowered to make a difference!
Connect with John here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearecharitable/mycompany/
https://www.instagram.com/wearecharitable/
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Are you too kind? Are you a nice person who has trouble setting boundaries in your relationships, including with your children? If that is you, then check out this episode. I interviewed Jennifer Febel who is the author of “How to Set Boundaries (without feeling like a d*ck)”. She and I talked about what a boundary actually is, and the hurdles we need to overcome in order to set and enforce them. Jennifer shares the beauty of their purpose as well as how to start by delving into your own self-discovery.
You can find Jennifer’s book here:
How to Set Boundaries (without feeling like a d*ck)
You can learn more about Jennifer and her services at:
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Dr Twenge’s latest book is a must read for parents who are overwhelmed by managing their children’s tech. We discuss the research behind the 10 rules she outlines in her book, as well as how to address the likely pushback from your kids, and the pragmatic action steps for implementation. This book is just what every family needs. Dr Twenge also shares about the new digital landscape and the hurdles that she and other parents face in managing kids, and she also offers a clear path forward. Do not miss this episode!
Dr Jean’s Twenge’s book “Ten Rules for Raising Kids In a High-Tech World” can be found here:
OR
https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Raising-Kids-High-Tech-World/dp/1668099993
Follow Dr Jean Twenge here:
X.com @jean_twenge
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Q1. Boy/girl twins placed in the same class and already bickering over what the teacher said, who’s following the teacher’s instructions better etc…
Q2. Teen athlete is not eating breakfast or lunch, not enough water, and then throwing off the evening schedule by eating right after school.
Q3. Child in daycare is potty trained, eats everything and very co-operative, but at home they have accidents, are a picky eater and won’t listen.
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Jessica Holmes is an internationally recognized comedian who has opened for such big names as Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres and Jerry Seinfeld. Yet, she still struggled with depression. In this episode she courageously tells her story and shares how we can all be aware of the grips that depression can have and ways to cope and overcome it. An inspiring conversation!
IG @happyfunholmes
FB https://facebook.com/HappyFunHolmes
LinkedIn: Jessica Holmes
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Parenting infants is a high demand job, and the single most important thing new parents can do is to establish a deep emotional bond. In this episode Dr Joanna and I discuss how exactly to go about that, as well as the things that can get in the way. We talk about maternal mental health, father bonding, breast vs bottle, bed sharing and much more!
To get a copy of her book:
The Baby Bonding Book: Connecting With Your Newborn
Listen to her podcast here: “Pediatrics on Call”
Follow her on social media at:
IG @jopargalinkiemd
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-parga-57133923/
And her website is: www.jpbelinkiemd.com
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We often overlook the important transition from having been a student your whole life, to addressing the question of “what’s next?”. This is a time of self-discovery like never before. Hillary Spiritos joins me on the podcast to talk about this unique phase of life and her “Bat Outta Hell” coaching company with her model and method for helping this cohort challenge themselves to look deep and see if the choices they are making are from their authentic selves that is blossoming or are they still following the pressure of parents, peers, and society. A fascinating conversation!
Learn more about her coaching programs on her website:
Website: https://batouttahell.net/
Follow her on social media:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bat.outta_hell
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bat.outta_hell
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Q1. First grader doesn’t want to go to school or do homework.
Q2. Parents with three children - including one with gluten and sugar sensitivities and global developmental delay and ADHD – want to ensure they eat well and don’t develop a bad relationship with food.
Q3. Should all kids be made to experience a consequence when only one child misbehaved?
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I had a great discussion with world-leading expert and author, Jonathan Alderson, about autism, it’s changed definition, and rising occurrence rates. He emphasized the need for individual treatment plans that consider time and order and the importance of early intervention. I was shocked at the number of families on long wait lists for services. To solve this, he created The Thrive Guide, a digital platform where parents can do a child assessment to generate a customize plan for their child and begin helping right away.
Check out the parent resources at:
Read Jonathan’s Book:
Instagram = @thriveguide.co
Facebook = @thriveguide
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In this episode, Titania shares key insights from her latest book on how parents can keep their kids safe online without getting overwhelmed or feeling guilty. We discuss the importance of learning how to use your kids’ tech, why “delay is the way”, and how to ensure that we as parents don’t fall into the trap of 'NMK' (Not My Kid).
Follow Titania Jordan here:
https://www.instagram.com/titaniajordan/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZepYDQBoOjwXlKfkHU_9lA
https://www.facebook.com/titaniajordan/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/titaniajordan/
Read her books:
Parental Control: A Guide To Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era
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Q1. Nanny wants to respond properly to a 2yr old’s large emotional displays.
Q2. 7yr old still needs a parent laying down with her to fall asleep – and this can take hours!
Q3. 7yr old behaves at school but is kicking, hitting, swearing, and taunting brother at home.
Q4. How to teach my 5 1/2yr old to be more co-operative and less bossy.
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Dr. Shonna Masse has been practicing dentistry for 27 years. She is a board-certified paediatric dentist and is the founder of The Children’s Dental Centre and The Orthodontic Dental Centre, in Toronto, Ontario. In this episode I learned the difference between pediatric and family dentistry. The distinction is important, and her additional qualifications means she is armed with the best approaches for working with children. We talked about preparing for a child’s first appointment, how to handle resistance, weaning off pacifiers, the surprising worst foods for cavities, parent guilt and much more!
Dr Shonna Masse’s practices are:
Follow The Children’s Dental Centre on IG @TheChildrensDentalCentre
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Former pediatric occupational therapist Lisa Chan learned a great deal from her years working with children in schools, homes and in her office. During that time, she saw a gap in the services available. While she would offer important help to children, it was more likely the teachers and parents who were the “first responders”, and they did not always know how to respond to these children’s unique needs. Lisa solved that by turning her attention to education and skills training for the adults that nurture and support these children.
You can follow Lisa Chan on all her social media platforms @lisaparentcoach
Her website for her courses and coaching is www.TheLisaChan
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Q1. 4yr old insists that all the Easter candy is hers to eat. How to manage the deluge of sweets?
Q2. Adult child moved back home but spends his day gaming. A tech agreement isn’t age appropriate now. What else can we do as parents?
Q3. My daughter wants a pet but is irresponsible, so I have said no, and it’s now a fight.
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Kyla Fox is an eating disorder specialist, survivor and advocate who reframes the way that we think about, and treat, eating disorders. As someone who struggled with disordered eating during her teen years, Kyla experienced the large care gaps and fundamental flaws in the treatment and recovery approach that prevents patients from getting the help that they need. Listen in as we discuss what parents need to know to address this issue in their families.
Checkout the services provided at the Kyla Fox Center
IG: @kylafoxrecovery
Twitter: @KylaFoxCentre
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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.
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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?
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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
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