Ditch Special Time? Connecting with complex kids when connecting is hard: Episode 212

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In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I discuss why “Special Time”- the gold standard for cultivating connection with our kids- might not work the best for complex kids.

We cover who complex kids are, what parenting them looks like, how to co-create interests and activities together, and being playful to connect deeply while getting through the daily routine.

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We talk about:

* 6:43 What is Special Time?

* 7:51 What is a complex Kid?

* 10:08 What does it look like to parent a complex Kid?

* 19:30 What does daily life look like with complex Kids?

* 22:03 What to do for connection when special time doesn’t work?

* 23:05 Cultivating shared hobbies

* 27:00 Finding books you both love

* 30:00 Instead of only putting kids in organized sports, exercise together!

* 33:30 Sideways listening with our kids

* 37:00 Playful parenting as we move through the daily routine

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Yoto Player-Screen Free Audio Book Player

* The Peaceful Parenting Membership

* What you Can Do When Parenting Hard: Coaching with Joanna

* When Peaceful Parenting Doesn’t Look Like It’s “Supposed To” Look

* How To Take the Coach Approach to Parenting Complex Kids with Elaine Taylor- Klaus

* What Influencers are Getting Wrong About Peaceful Parenting

* Staying Close to Your Tweens and Teens

* How To Stop Fighting About Video Games with Scott Novis

* Playful Heart Parenting with Mia Wisinski

xx Sarah and Corey

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