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In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I explore the pressure of intensive parenting and the idea that “just because you can doesn’t mean you should.” We discuss burnout, productivity culture, and how letting go of unrealistic or unnecessary expectations can help us be the parents we truly want to be.

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We talk about:

* 00:00 — Intensive parenting and unrealistic expectations: “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should”

* 03:00 — Cultural expectations and productivity mindset and the “perfect parent” standard

* 06:00 — How parents get overwhelmed: Sports, activities, food, and overscheduling

* 09:00 — Choosing what actually matters- “Does this spark joy?” and letting go of unnecessary tasks

* 13:00 — Doing less to feel better

* 15:00 — Productivity, burnout, and rest

* 17:00 — Letting go of control and accepting help and why independence isn’t everything

* 21:00 — Questioning parenting norms

* 25:00 — Why care and interdependence matter

* 30:00 — Corey’s injury story + the cost of overdoing it

* 34:00 — The importance of receiving care

* 36:00 — Rethinking what it means to be a “good parent”

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Rejecting Impossible Parenting Standards: What Disability Teaches Us About Care and Community with Jessica Slice: Episode 220 [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/rejecting-impossible-parenting-standards-what-disability-teaches-us-about-care-and-community-with-jessica-slice-episode-220]

* Ditch Special Time? Connecting with complex kids when connecting is hard: Episode 212 [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/ditch-special-time-connecting-with-complex-kids-when-connecting-is-hard-episode-212/]

* Episode 60: Hunt, Gather, Parent with Michaeleen Doucleff [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode60/]

* Yoto Screen Free Audio Book Playe [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/yoto]r

* The Peaceful Parenting Membership [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/membership]

* Evelyn & Bobbie bras [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/bra]

* Strong-Willed Kids Workshop [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop]

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Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should: Episode 223

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In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Kahlila Robinson and Sarah Gerstenzang about self-regulation, co-regulation, repair, and what realistic emotional expectations look like for children ages five to eight. We discuss why parent self-regulation matters so much, how to support kids through big feelings, and practical strategies families can use together.

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* 00:00 — Meet Kahlila Robinson and Sarah Gerstenzang

* 03:00 — The book and self-regulation. What self-regulation is and why it starts with parents

* 06:00 — What’s realistic for kids (ages 5–8) and why big emotions are normal at this age

* 11:00 — Co-regulation: What it is and how parents support it

* 15:00 — Supporting kids through big feelings: Why feelings shouldn’t be rushed or shut down

* 20:00 — Revisiting hard moments and why conversations after the fact matter

* 23:00 — Repair: How and why to repair after conflict

* 29:00 — Practical tools and simple regulation strategies

* 35:00 — When strategies don’t work: Why practice and flexibility matter

* 38:00 — Where to find the guests

* 39:00 — Final reflections: Advice to their younger parenting selves

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* The Self-Regulation Workbook for Ages 5-8 [https://amzn.to/4lIaRgA]

* Kahlila’s website [https://www.kahlilarobinsonphd.com/] and IG @kahlilarobinson

* Sarah G’s website [https://www.sarahgerstenzang.com]

* Yoto Screen Free Audio Book Playe [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/yoto]r

* The Peaceful Parenting Membership [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/membership]

* Evelyn & Bobbie bras [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/bra]

* Strong-Willed Kids Workshop [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop]

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Teaching Kids Emotional Self-Regulation: Episode 222

Strong-willed kids can be some of the most challenging — and the most incredible — kids to parent.

In this bonus mini-episode, Sarah and Corey talk about what makes strong-willed kids unique, why they can feel so hard to parent in everyday moments, and why their determination, honesty, and sense of justice are traits to be celebrated.

They also discuss how small shifts in how we communicate with strong-willed kids can dramatically reduce power struggles while preserving connection.

If you’re parenting a child who pushes back, refuses to be bossed around, and stands firmly in their beliefs, this conversation will help you see their strengths and learn how to work with their temperament instead of constantly fighting against it.

Sarah also shares details about her upcoming workshop on parenting strong-willed kids.

You can find the workshop at https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop

00:00 — Strong-willed kids: a blessing and a challengeWhy Sarah and Corey both love working with strong-willed kids.

01:00 — What makes strong-willed kids specialTheir sense of justice, independence, and willingness to question authority.

02:00 — Why strong-willed kids can make everyday parenting harderWhen kids won’t “just put their coat on.”

03:00 — A real-life example of strong-willed determinationSarah’s story about her niece tying her shoes while holding a fidget spinner.

05:00 — The nervous system reaction to being told what to doWhy strong-willed people resist being bossed around.

06:00 — The surprising realization Sarah’s son had at age 13Why he thought one parent was “better.”

07:00 — Power struggles and how to avoid themWhy connection matters so much with strong-willed kids.

08:00 — Workshop announcementParenting Strong-Willed Kids: Tools to Reduce Power Struggles Without Crushing Their Spirit.

Sarah: Hi, Corey.

Corey: Hey, Sarah.

Sarah: Let’s talk about strong-willed kids. Are your kids strong-willed?

Corey: Absolutely.

Sarah: Yeah, both. What about you?

Corey: Both of them. And yes—the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I am extremely strong-willed.

Sarah: Me too. And my kids— all three of my kids are strong-willed. And me and my husband. You should see us play board games together.

It did make it harder to parent them. And I also love how I am, and I love how my kids were and are. What do you love about strong-willed kids?

Corey: I love so much about strong-willed kids. I actually think some of my favorite clients to work with are those who have strong-willed kids.

Sarah: For sure.

Corey: Because these kids are just… what I love about them is they’re going to change the world. They’re not going to just go along with the crowd. They’re not going to just do things because you said so. They’re going to really think deeply about things. They have this deep sense of right and wrong.

Sarah: Justice. Yeah.

Corey: Yes—justice guiding who they are and what they want to do in the world.

Sarah: Yeah. What I love about strong-willed kids is that they speak their truth. You know how they feel. They’re not afraid to speak their truth about what they like and what they don’t like.

Corey: Yeah. You always know where you stand with them. There’s no guesswork involved with a strong-willed kid.

Sarah: Yeah. And they’re so willing to stand up for what they believe in—even if it comes at a cost to them.</

Why Strong-Willed Kids Are So Hard to Parent (and Why They’re Amazing)

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I am so excited I was able to interview a parenting thought leader I greatly admire. Lenore did not disappoint! So much wisdom, and so much fun! I think you’ll love this podcast episode.In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Lenore Skenazy, author of “Free-Range Kids,” which grew into the Free-Range Kids movement. Now she is president of Let Grow, the national nonprofit that is making it easy, normal, and legal to give kids back independence. We talk about screens, anxiety, free play, and why childhood independence matters more than ever.

👉 Also- just announced- I’m teaching a workshop next week: “Parenting Strong-Willed Kids: Tools to Reduce Power Struggles without Crushing Their Spirit.” All the details HERE. [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop]

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We talk about:

* 00:00 — Introduction to Lenore Skenazy

* 03:00 — The disappearance of unstructured childhood and why kids need risk, boredom, and problem-solving

* 06:00 — How independence builds confidence

* 08:00 — The social pressure parents feel

* 09:00 — How communities can bring back free play

* 15:00 — What kids learn through unsupervised play

* 19:00 — Why kids prefer real-world play to screens

* 24:00 — How fear reshaped parenting

* 29:00 — The rise of tracking and constant surveillance

* 34:00 — Independence and mental health

* 37:00 — The Let Grow Experience

* 41:00 — Kids are not actually addicted to screens

* 42:00 — Bringing back the teenage babysitter

* 46:00 — How giving kids independence reduces the pressure of intensive parenting

* 49:00 — The value of “kid world”

* 50:00 — Lenore’s advice to her younger parent self

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Lenore’s Book Free Range Kids [https://amzn.to/4b1czWG]

* Two free independence-building programs for schools [https://letgrow.org/program/educators/]

* The free “Four Weeks to a Let Grow Kid” program [https://letgrow.org/four-weeks-guide/]

* Yoto Screen Free Audio Book Playe [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/yoto]r

* The Peaceful Parenting Membership [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/membership]

* Evelyn & Bobbie bras [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/bra]

* Strong-Willed Kids Workshop [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop]

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Why Kids Need More Freedom (and Less Supervision) — with Lenore Skenazy: Episode 221 

Transitions — mornings, bedtime, leaving the house, stopping play — are some of the toughest moments for kids and parents. If these daily shifts often turn into power struggles, this live workshop is for you.

Our workshop Transitions Without Battles: Guiding Kids Through Mornings, Bedtime, and Everything In Between will help you understand why transitions are so hard (especially for sensitive, strong-willed, and neurodivergent kids) and give you practical, respectful tools you can use right away.

In this live training, you’ll learn:

* Why transition moments trigger resistance

* Simple & specific tools to make transitions smoother

* How to stay regulated when things get tense

* Reset and redo strategies when it falls apart

Date: Wednesday February 18Time: 12 PM EasternCost: $27Replay included if you can’t make it liveFree for Peaceful Parenting Members

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The hardest part of parenting: Sarah and Corey on TRANSITIONS! 

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In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Jessica Slice, a disability activist and the author of Unfit Parent, a Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World. We discuss the effect of Jessica’s disability on her life and parenting, and what non-disabled parents can learn from her about parenting.

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📣 And PSSST- New workshop next week- Transitions without Battles: Helping Your Child Move From One Thing to the Next without Meltdowns, Power Struggles, or Yelling- Get all the details here [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop]

We talk about:

* 00:00 — Intro + Jessica Slice and her book

* 00:02 — Jessica’s disability story and diagnoses

* 00:05 — Wheelchair, identity shift, and living as disabled

* 00:06 — The disability paradox explained

* 00:08 — Perfectionism, capitalism, and happiness

* 00:11 — Disability culture vs. hustle culture

* 00:13 — Becoming a parent unexpectedly (foster → newborn)

* 00:14 — Why early parenting can be easier for disabled parents

* 00:18 — Skill overlap: disability + parenting

* 00:20 — Myths about disabled parenting

* 00:26 — Fear of care, aging, and needing help

* 00:27 — Parenting and interdependence

* 00:29 — Community support and parenting

* 00:30 — Letting go of control and certainty

* 00:32 — Everyone needs help

* 00:34 — Advice to younger parent self

* 00:35 — Where to find Jessica

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Yoto Screen Free Audio Book Playe [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/yoto]r

* The Peaceful Parenting Membership [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/membership]

* Evelyn & Bobbie bras [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/bra]

* Jessica’s books [https://www.jessicaslice.com/books]

* Jessica’s Substack [https://jessicaslice.substack.com/]

* Jessica on A Slight Change of Plans [https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/i-feel-so-wildly-lucky-to-like-myself]

Connect with Sarah Rosensweet:

* Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/]

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Rejecting Impossible Parenting Standards: What Disability Teaches Us About Care and Community with Jessica Slice: Episode 220

You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or check out the fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I talk about modeling the person you want your child to be—instead of trying to force them into having good character or good values. We discussed the difference between being a gardener or a carpenter parent, raising kind and helpful children, and how to trust the modeling process. We give lots of examples of what this has looked like for parents in our community as well as in our own homes.

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We talk about:

* 00:00 — Intro + main idea: be the person you want your child to be

* 00:02 — How kids naturally model what we do (funny real-life stories)

* 00:04 — When modeling goes wrong (rabbit poop + shovel story)

* 00:06 — Not everything kids do is learned from us (fight/flight/freeze)

* 00:08 — Gardener vs. carpenter parenting metaphor

* 00:10 — Why “don’t do anything for your child” is flawed advice

* 00:12 — Helping builds independence (adult example + kids stepping up)

* 00:17 — Hunt, Gather, Parent: let kids help when they’re little

* 00:19 — How to encourage helping without power struggles

* 00:23 — Family team vs. rigid chores

* 00:26 — Trust, faith, and “I’m sure you’ll do it next time”

* 00:29 — Respecting kids like people (adultism)

* 00:31 — Living values without preaching

* 00:36 — It’s the small moments that shape kids

* 00:38 — Don’t be a martyr: let some things go

* 00:40 — When this works (and when it doesn’t)

* 00:42 — Closing reflections on trust and nurturing

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Yoto Screen Free Audio Book Playe [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/yoto]r

* The Peaceful Parenting Membership [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/membership]

* Hunt, Gather, Parent podcast episode [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode60/]

* Evelyn & Bobbie bras [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/bra]

Connect with Sarah Rosensweet:Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/]

* Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup]

* YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@peacefulparentingwithsarah4194]

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Be the Person You Want Your Kids to Be: Episode 219

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In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I speak with Katie Kimball of Raising Healthy Families. We discussed getting kids in the kitchen and getting them to love cooking, raising teenagers and why they are wonderful, managing screens at different ages, and what kind of skills kids need to become independent, well-rounded and self-sufficient once they leave our homes.

Make sure to check out Katie’s course Teens Cook Real Food [https://raisinghealthyfamilies.com/PeacefulParenting]!

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We talk about:

* [00:00] Introduction to the episode and guest Katie Kimball; overview of topics (cooking, teens, life skills, screens)

* [00:01] Katie’s background: former teacher, mom of four, and how her work evolved into teaching kids and teens to cook

* [00:04] Why the teen years are actually great; what teens need developmentally (agency and autonomy)

* [00:08] Beneficial risk and safe failure; how building competence early reduces anxiety later

* [00:10] Getting kids into cooking: start small, build confidence, and let them cook food they enjoy

* [00:16] Cooking as a life skill: budgeting, independence, and preparing for adulthood

* [00:21] Screen time: focusing on quality (consumptive vs. creative vs. social) instead of just limits

* [00:25] Practical screen strategies used in Katie’s family

* [00:28] Motivating teens to cook: future-casting and real-life relevance (first apartment, food costs)

* [00:33] Teens Cook Real Food course: what it teaches and why Katie created it

* [00:37] Fun foods teens love making (pizza, tacos)

* [00:39] Where to find Katie and closing reflections

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Teens Cook Real Food Course https://raisinghealthyfamilies.com/PeacefulParenting

* Evelyn & Bobbie bras: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/bra

* Yoto Screen Free Audio Book Player https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/yoto

* The Peaceful Parenting Membership https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/membership

* How to Stop Fighting About Video Games with Scott Novis: Episode 201 https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/how-to-stop-fighting-about-video-games-with-scott-novis-episode-201/

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Raising Kids with Life Skills for Successful Independence with Katie Kimball: Ep 217

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In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I speak with Katie K. May, a licensed therapist and author of the book You’re On Fire. It’s Fine: Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens With Self-Destructive Behaviors.

We discussed children/teens who are “fire feelers”, why intense emotions can lead to risky behaviours, how to respond to self-harm urges, how to stay connected or rebuild your connection with your teen, and what parents of younger children can do now to prevent challenges in their teen years.

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We talk about:

* 00:05 — What Is a Fire Feeler?

* 00:06 — What Emotional Dysregulation Really Means

* 00:07 — Fire Feelers Often Have Fire-Feeler Parents- Genetic and Environmental Components

* 00:10 — Why Teens Are So Easily Overwhelmed

* 00:12 — What Fire Feelers Do When Overwhelmed

* 00:20 — How Parents Should Respond to Self-Harm Urges

* 00:22 — When to Get Professional Help

* 00:24 — Why Depression Looks Different in Teens

* 00:25 — Teens Still Need Their Parents

* 00:26 — How to Stay Connected to Teens

* 00:28 — Judgment vs Validation

* 00:31 — How to Rebuild Connection When Things Are Broken- Katie’s Hierarchy of Connection

* 00:34 — Sensitivity & Impulsivity

* 00:35 — What Parents of Younger Kids Can Do Now

* 00:37 — Why Control Works When Kids Are Young — and Fails Later

* 00:38 — Why “Tough Love” Doesn’t Work

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Evelyn & Bobbie bras [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/bra]

* Yoto Player-Screen Free Audio Book Player [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/yoto]

* The Peaceful Parenting Membership [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/membership]

* Get a free chapter of Katie’s book [https://youreonfireitsfine.com/]

* Katie’s website [https://creativehealingphilly.com/katiekmay]

Connect with Sarah Rosensweet:

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You’re On Fire, It’s Fine: Teens and Big Feelings: Episode 217

👉 Before we get started- On Wednesday, I’m hosting a live workshop called When You Know Better, but Still Yell, where we focus on understanding what happens in those moments and how to interrupt yelling and repair without shame.

If that sounds supportive to you, you can find more information at reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop [http://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop].

Now the episode!! You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or check out the fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I speak with Hunter Clarke-Fields, the host of the Mindful Mama Podcast and author of the book Raising Good Humans.

We discussed taking care of difficult feelings including how blocking our feelings can backfire and the role mindfulness plays in accepting and working through our own and our children’s feelings.

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We talk about:

* 00:00:35 — Guest intro: Hunter Clarke-Fields (Raising Good Humans, Mindful Mama Podcast)

* 00:01:00 — Big feelings as the root of so many parenting struggles + why willpower isn’t enough

* 00:04:00 — Hunter’s background: mindfulness, sensitivity, and parenting an intense child

* 00:10:00 — Two common coping patterns: blocking feelings vs flooding (and why both backfire)

* 00:21:00 — Mindful acceptance: what it is + how allowing feelings helps them move through

* 00:27:00 — Reflective listening + “name it to tame it” (why labeling feelings lowers intensity)

* 00:31:40 — Co-regulation in action: a real-life story of staying steady with a dysregulated teen

* 00:38:10 — Takeaways + where to find Hunter + workshop reminder + closing

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Workshop: When You Know Better but Still Yell Workshop [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop]

* Evelyn & Bobbie bras [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/bra]

* Yoto Player-Screen Free Audio Book Player [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/yoto]

* The Peaceful Parenting Membership [https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/membership]

* Hunter’s website [http://Hunter’s website]

* Raising Good Humans [https://amzn.to/4aWZwpy]

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xx Sarah and Corey

Your peaceful parenting team-

Big Feelings and Mindfulness with Hunter Clarke-Fields: Episode 216 

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