Joyful Courage - A Conscious Parenting Podcast

Welcome! Today’s guest is Ryan Hamilton, one of the co-founders of the “Life of Dad,” a social media network for dads. He is changing how dads are represented in the parenting arena and is helping moms be more effective at sharing parenting tools and tips with their male partners. Let’s jump into conversation with Ryan! What you’ll hear in this episode: Ryan has been a computer geek/tech guy all of his life; he now sees his son following in his footsteps in those interests. Ryan works full-time in the advertising industry, but runs his business on the sides for dads. Ryan shares how “Life of Dad” evolved from a heart-wrenching personal story of one of the co-founders. The purpose of “Life of Dad” is to enable a father to share his story via social media. Ryan became involved in the endeavor during a tumultuous time in his life, when he was going through a divorce, job loss, financial collapse, and depression. Ryan began blogging about the darker side of parenting. Ryan discusses how trends and parental

I am so excited to offer a monthly podcast episode that is dedicated to answering questions from the community. Today, I speak about situations that were shared by April and Sarah, both members of the Live and Love with Joyful Courage Facebook Community...  From April:My 7 year old is the youngest of three girls. She gets plenty of attention but seems to constantly be begging for more. What is a healthy amount of attention and how I do I limit it? She constantly interrupts her dad and I whenever we are talking to her other sisters. It's as if she can't handle them getting any attention. I don't know how to phrase a question. She is the youngest child who has gotten spoiled with attention because she was the only one home with me while the other girls were at school. Now she expects all the attention all the time and it isn't fun for anyone. From Sarah:Ok, here is a hot topic at our house! How can I help my kids get along (or many how can I help my son deal with jealousy)? I have an almost 8 yo son who is much

Welcome! Today’s guest is Nicole Schwarz, who wrote an article recently that caught my attention. Her blog is www.imperfectfamilies.com, and the article was about Helping Kids Deal with Negative Self-Talk. Nicole is the mother of three daughters, and is a parent coach with a license in family therapy. She now devotes her work to online coaching and writing her blog. She loves working with families on positive, respectful parenting techniques. What you’ll hear in this episode: The two things in kids’ lives that bring the most negative self-doubt How two kids can be doing the same thing, but one will have negative self-doubt and one will be fine How you may think you are supporting your kids in their negative self-doubt, but you may be doing THREE KEY THINGS wrong! All parents face the question of how much to push them and how much to support them. Nicole has tips to help you connect with your kids in moments of frustration; the key is to find ways to connect with them. As a parent, you have opportunities

Dina Emser is on the podcast today digging into what encouragement is really all about… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I am so so excited to share this conversation with listeners!! Dr. Laura Markham is one of the leading voices in the parenting arena and full of easy to digest tips and tools for parents with kids of all ages!  I was beyond honored when she agreed to come on my show... Listen in as we talk all about how to create space for our kids to get along, explore what keeps kids from connecting, and dig into how one on one time with each of our kids actually helps the sibling bond grow. Dr. Laura's bio from her website: Dr. Laura Markham trained as a Clinical Psychologist, earning her PhD from Columbia University. But she's also a mom, so she translates proven science into the practical solutions you need for the family life you want. The founding editor of AhaParenting.com, Dr. Laura also serves as a parenting expert for Mothering.com, Psychology Today, The Natural Parent Magazine, Pregnancy.org, Girlie Girl Army, SheKnows.com, and several other websites. She makes frequent TV and radio appearances and has been interv

I am so excited to have Margit Crane on the podcast today! She is fun and hopeful and full of really helpful information for ADD/ADHD children and the grown ups who love and work with them. From Margit's bio: Confused and frustrated, people are drawn to Margit’s bright-eyed optimism, her natural communication style, and her no-nonsense, real-world solutions. They fall in love with her humor and compassion, realizing that she is their strongest advocate and biggest fan. Clients feel heard and understood, and they trust her to support each of them, together as a family and, separately, as individuals. She blends an uncanny and authentic understanding of children and teens with adult wisdom and experience, and a long career as a trailblazer in the field of Attention Deficit Disorder, school success, and child-parent dynamics. Margit and I spend time discussion what ADD/ADHD is and what it isn't, when to consider if our child is a ADD/ADHD, and what the steps are to connect and hold space for these special kids.

 So excited to share today's show with you! Dr. Jen O’Ryan provides guidance for parents to help them navigate their child’s coming out process, as well as questions about sexuality and gender. She completed her doctorate in Human Behavior with a focus on environmental factors during childhood and adolescence for sexual minorities. Dr. Jen also works closely with other caring adults on developing more inclusive, safe spaces for LGBTQ individuals in the workplace and community. Through years of research and advocacy, Jen brings an extensive background on factors contributing to healthy development during childhood and adolescence for LGBTQ youth. Jen and I talk about the experience kids are having as they come to understand gender and sexual orientation. We discuss the biggest challenges for the kids and their parents, and how we can all be a part in supporting all kids, in celebration of differences, being advocates and allies. Resources mentioned: Jen's website My Kid Came OutJen's local workshop So your kid

I am super excited about this BONUS episode!! I have the privilege of being in conversation with Brandie Weikle from thenewfamily.com and host of The New Family Podcast. Part of my mission for creating this podcast is to expose listeners to parenting resources that I find inspirational and valuable, and Brandie is in total alignment with that mission. We spend time today talking about The New Family, the 1,000 Family Project, and Brandie's experience with podcasting. Mentioned: The New Family WebsiteThe 1,000 Families ProjectThe New Family PodcastPositive CoParenting After Divorce Facebook GroupMentioned New Family Podcast Episodes: Eps 50: The Ex Next Door Eps 20: Seizing the Day With Your FamilyEps9: Conscious Uncoupling with Katherine Woodward ThomasEps 3: Parenting a Transgendered Child Where to find Brandie and The New Family: www.thenewfamily.comTwitterFacebookInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy Knobler is on the podcast! Amy is a personal chef, mama and Positive Discipline Parent Educator from Pasadena, California. In candid conversation, she shares her passion for bringing kids into the kitchen… Do you love dinner preparation? Are you like me, feeling annoyed and resentful each day when it comes time to create a meal for your family? Listen in as Amy spins a new perspective around meal prep and how it can be a relationship builder AND a time for life skill development. From young kids to our teens, the kitchen can be a place for connection… A place where we can all increase our sense of belonging and significance. :::::::::: Resources: Click here to get your own pack of Positive Discipline Parenting ToolcardsSeven Easy Ways to Include Your Kids in the Kitchen by Sarah RemmerCheck out the PDF from Amy with concepts and a yummy kid friendly recipe on the Joyful Courage website!   Where to find and follow Amy: www.cooktoconnect.netamy@cooktoconnect.netCook to Connect Facebook Group :::::::::: Also

So grateful to have Kelly Bos on the show today! Kelly is a psychotherapist focusing on individual, marriage, and family relationships. She helps people find meaning and joy in their relationships - with themselves and others. Today we are talking about navigating parenting styles in our family.  As I say on a regular basis, parenting is a journey, right? Have you started to notice that when we say "yes! I want to be with you forever!" we are also saying yes to the journey of relationship??? And it's not always easy. We show up with baggage - we show up with our own lens that has been developed through the experiences of our life... AND we sometimes forget that we aren't all looking through the same lens... Listen in as I talk with Kelly about how to be more proactive and forwarding in our conversations with our partners, and build stronger connections with them in the process!! Where to find Kelly: Her website: http://www.kellybos.com/And on Facebook Articles for further reading: What to do When Your Parenti

I love Emily Roberts!! There is a good reason she is called "Guidance Girl" - this woman has so many gifts and wisdom to share... She knows tweens and teens - she has an inside perspective and sharing it on the show. Listen in and broaden your perspective around the online social life of your children. Emily and I have a candid conversation about what parents should be thinking about and how we can be building relationship through navigating this online social world with our kids.... This is a looooooong podcast because I just can't stop talking to Emily!! Resources mentioned: American Girls: How Social Media is Disrupting the Lives of TeenagersExpress Yourself: A Teen Girls Guide to Speaking up and Being Who You Are Other articles and interview with Emily: An interview about social media addictionWhat Every Parent Needs to Know about Cyberbullying Follow Emily's work: One her websiteOn FacebookOn TwitterOn PinterestOn InstagramOn YouTube Let me know what you are thinking!! Join the conversation on the Live a

Sarah is a social worker, a compassion coach, a play promoter and warrior for kindness... How can an interview with her be anything BUT amazing??? We discuss limit setting, brain development and how to navigate our kids emotional outbursts in a way that is helpful and not hurtful. Resources mentioned: Dan Siegel:    - Whole Brain Child   - Brian in the Palm of the Hand video Where to find Sarah:   - www.sarahmaclaughlin.com   - Facebook   - Twitter   - Pinterest   - Instagram Helpful articles by Sarah: Easing the Stress of Power Struggle Why I Praised My Son for Threatening to Throw a Bowl at Me How to Set Limits with Kids Without Harshness, Fear or Shame Thank you for listening!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I find it so empowering to explore parenting styles with moms and dads. It seems as though once we become more aware of our style, our pattern, we become ever more able to move in the direction of who we WANT to be. Listen in as Sarina Behar Natkin, from GROW Parenting, digs into the different styles, their history, and how to maintain a more balanced, connected approach to parenting. It was a fun and informative conversation that listeners are sure to relate to!! Find out more about Sarina and her offers:www.growparenting.comwww.facebook.com/GrowParentinghttps://twitter.com/GrowParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So grateful and honored to have Leisha on the podcast today to puzzle out the rub she is feeling around bedtime with her two young daughters. Do you ever feel like things spin out of control at the end of the day? Do you feel like you swing between too kind to too firm and back again?  You aren't alone! Listen in to this live parent coaching and notice where the conversation is resonating with you... We are on a collective journey - lets learn from the learning of others!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cathy Kawakami is on the show today and we are talking all about the ways we can encourage our youngest kids to explore their capabilities. Sorry folks, the bad news in a lot of the reason our kids don't believe they can do things is because we spend so much time and effort telling them that - and they're getting the message!! Then we get frustrated that our kids are uncooperative or don't want to contribute - it's crazytown!! Cathy and Casey offer a bunch of ideas around how to set up an environment that is designed for kids to grow and thrive, to gain life skills and the belief that they can have healthy control over their life. You can find Cathy at:her website www.middlegroundparenting.comAnd on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiddleGroundParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh friends - this is a good one!! My new friend (and someone we should all have on speed dial), Susan Stiffelman is on the show today talking about the Parenting in the Digital Age Telesummit.  THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY for all of us to learn from some of the most AMAZING speakers and thinkers of our time. Dr. Dan Siegel, author of Whole Brain Child and creator of Brain in th ePalm of Your Hand Byron Katie, developer of The Work Rachel Macy Stafford, author and blogger behind the Hands Free Revolution (she has been on the show and is super fabulous) Glennon Doyle Melton. author and founder of online community Momastery Roasalind Weisman, author of Queen Bees and Wanna Bees and amazing human And there are MOREand they are ALL amazing humans - and ALL amazing humans with SO MUCH WISDOM TO SHARE!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy Lang of birdsandbeesandkids.com is back on this show and THIS time we are going next level.... We are talking about dating and middle school. You all know that as a mother of a 13 year old, this topic is near and dear to my heart... Amy breaks it down for us, offers insights to contemplate, and may make a few of you a wee bit uncomfortable with her no-nonsense talk about what it developmentally appropriate at this age. The result is a fun, informative and candid conversation that may take you back to your own middle school dating years....  ---------------- 1985..... Awkward boy, "Uh, do you want to go with me?" Me, "Sure." My mom, "Where are you gonna GO???" ----------------- Bwahahahaaaa --- listen in!! Enjoy!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I am so EXCITED to share this BONUS podcast with you all!! I had the honor of talking to Alison Soracchi from Carry the Future about the incredible work they are doing, providing baby carriers to refugees in Greece. This conversation is an emotional one, and really highlights how meaningful a small gesture from one human being to another can be... Alison shares stories about the work volunteers are engaged in here in the states, and paints a picture of how the volunteers on the ground in Greece are living the vision. Just listen. No doubt you will be inspired :) You can find out more about Carry the Future at www.carrythefuture.orgYou can find out more about Operation Refugee Child at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/operation-refugee-child-carry-the-future-mission#/Find Carry the Future on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carrythefutureOn twitter at https://twitter.com/carry_thefuture   Joyful Courage will be teaming with Grow With Me Boutiqueto run a baby carrier drive in February Locals can drop off

Ahhhh, babies. We spend so much time preparing for their arrival and then BAM - they totally turn our world upside down and we can't remember WHY we ever though parenthood was a good idea. Hahaha, well, maybe that wasn't exactly your experience. Ariadne Brill, parent educator, writer and the force behind the insanely helpful and popular website, Positive Parenting Connection, has returned to the podcast this week to dig into raising babies with a healthy attachment. This conversation is so useful for parents who are living and loving the smallest and newest among us... Listen in for tips on connecting and creating the very beginnings of a foundation for empathy and compassion. If you have friends or family that are expecting a new baby, or have recently been blessed with one, pass this show on to them - they will thank you!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was so fun to have the chance to speak one on one with a listener about the challenges she is facing with your your son. Listen in and notice how universal some of the feelings and thoughts are that you hear Stephanie speak into...  The parenting journey is a collective experience. You are not alone!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices