The Peaceful Parenting Podcast

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I break down 8 myths about peaceful parenting that keep coming up on social media. We discuss the nuance involved in this parenting approach and what it really means to be a peaceful parent. We talk about: 2:09 Backlash about Peaceful Parenting (PP) 4:07 How nuance of the approach doesn’t come across on social media 5:31 Myth 1: Parents need to be calm all the time 9:48 Myth 2: The child’s needs and preferences are more important than the parents 17:29 Myth 3: PP is not realistic or actually possible to do 21:13 Myth 4: There is one way to do PP 27:22 Myth 5: PP is about never making your children feel bad and shielding them from all pain 29:49 Myth 6: PP is the same as permissive parenting 30:15 Myth 7: PP is just a bunch of scripts and it’s robotic- you can’t be yourself 33:20 Myth 8: Standards are too high and lead to perfectionism Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Understanding Challenging Behaviour with Dr. Stuart Shanker https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode78/ Hunt, Gather, Parent with Michaeleen Doucleff https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode60/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

This is the replay of a workshop I taught this week. In it, I explain what peaceful discipline is and how it differs from conventional fear- and power-based discipline. I also tell you HOW to do it, with examples and also examples from those parents who attended the workshop. If you want to watch the workshop instead of listen, the link is here: https://youtu.be/56G5FiCuwrQ?si=um0ta2c-q68SKPUR My Transform Your Family Life parenting course is enroling now til Tuesday April 30 at 11 PM. We start on Wednesday. More info here: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/parenting-course

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I talk with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a clinical psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School, about feeding/eating challenges with children with ADHD. We discuss how to help kids with ADHD learn interoception and mindfulness around eating without perpetuating diet culture. We talk about: 7:23 Flexibility when parenting an ADHD child 8:25 The effects ADHD has on eating, and the prevalence of eating disorders 11:03 Misconceptions and explanations of eating disorders 28:00 Navigating ADHD kids eating while not harming their relationship with food 40:00 Tips for families where intuitive/responsive feeding isn’t working 48:26 Differentiating between helping an ADHD kid eat/tune into their body vs. diet culture 54:45 When language can become harmful and perpetuate diet culture 1:02:00 Mindfulness when eating Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: The Adonis Complex: How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Body Obsession in Men and Boys by Dr. Roberto Olivardia https://amzn.to/3W4TJGS Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

What do you do when you don't want to yell, threaten or use consequences? Join me to learn exactly how to raise great kids with the peaceful discipline tools. 2 dates and times to choose from. Sign up here: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop Join me and learn: ✅ the difference between limits, consequences, and natural consequences ✅ why consequences are not in our peaceful parenting tool kit ✅ why we always lead with empathy in limit setting ✅ tips for effective limit setting AND a live Q&A with me to get all your questions answered. It is totally possible to get kids to cooperate without yelling, threats, bribes or punishment. Plus- let's think about the long term-- We want to raise great kids who do the right thing when no one is looking. Sign up here- https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/workshop

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Kathy, a neurodivergent mom of a 7 year old neurodivergent boy, joins me on a coaching call. She shares the challenges she is having with her partner, and the effects that was having on her parenting. We talk about: 9:00 Effects of separation on her son 11:09 What to share and not share with her son about the separation 16:20 How to sidestep fault/blame conversations with her son 19:20 Navigating her son’s big feelings around the separation 28:00 How Kathy has broken cycles of generational trauma 41:48 The key to giving people real empathy 46: How Peaceful Parenting is a set of relationship principles Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 129: Co-Parenting After Divorce with Aurisha Smolarski https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/episode129/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/ Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Dr. Megan Anna Neff discusses parenting while neurodivergent, parenting neurodivergent kids, and differentiating between anxiety and sensory dread. Dr. Neff also talks about her new book Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask! We talk about: 5:14 Parenting while neurodivergent 6:41 Shame around struggling as a parent 10:14 What helped Dr. Neff when she had young children 15:24 Connecting with other parents who are having a hard time 16:00 Parenting neurodivergent kids 20:00 Normalizing talking about neurodivergence and diagnosis in the home 24:31 Grief and complex emptions around neurodivergence 26:21 Sensory Dread vs. anxiety 34:24: Self care for neurodivergent people Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Divergent Conversations Podcast Neurodivergent Insights Masterclass with Dr. Jonathan Dalton on Anxiety and Sensory Dread Dr. Megan Anna Neff’s book Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask! https://pinkymckay.com/6-games-to-play-when-you-dont-want-to-play-any-more/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

This is an updated re-release of a favourite episode! “How do I get my kids to help out with chores?” This is a common question that I get from parents across my community, so I thought I would do an episode with some tips and tricks to help you encourage your kids to want to help out more around the house. I share my top strategies and what has worked well for my family over the years. The information I’m sharing today is tried and true, and will serve as a stepping stone to your journey with chores! “Should I give your kids specific jobs?” or “What do I do if they refuse?” This episode covers these questions and so much more. If you like what you hear, be sure to share the episode with someone you know needs to hear it. Listen in as we talk about: The main strategies to encouraging your kids to help with chores Tips to motivate our kids to want to pitch in and help out Why empowerment is a key tool How to avoid power struggles in asking our kids for help with chores Giving yourself appreciation when it feels like your child is unappreciative of your help Download the transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode Connection Strategies Blog post about cleaning Model Graciousness article Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Sonali Vongchusiri of Forward Together Parenting shares her story of both growing up and being a parent as a legally blind person with Albinism. Sonali and I discuss navigating differences and finding true belonging. We talk about: 6:00 Why Sonali didn’t find out she had Albinism until age 12 9:00 Sonali sharing her story of how she found out 13:00 Sonali’s struggles to accept herself and her disability 17:40 Sonali realizing she couldn’t parent the way other parents could 18:45 Sonali finding her own unique way to parent 26:30 Fitting in vs. belonging 34:43 The problem with pretending there is no difference Download the episode transcipt HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.forwardtogetherparenting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingyourstrongwilledchild Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

This is a re-release of one of our favourite coaching calls with Georgina, who joined me to talk about managing her son’s big feelings. Georgina is the mom of six year old Oswald and a five month old baby. Georgina wanted to know how to best support her six year old, who is a really intense little guy with big feelings. Be sure to listen to the end to hear about Georgina’s big breakthrough! We talk about: How our kids can trigger unhealed traumas from our past Giving our kids space to process their big feelings and managing ours at the same time Strategies to empty emotional backpacks before coming home from a long day How Georgina was able to connect with her inner child Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Episode 20: Reparenting Ourselves: Being the Parents We Want To Be with Leslie Priscilla Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we discuss the recent findings by the Canadian Pediatric Society about the health benefits of risky play. We cover not only why risky play is beneficial but also how to manage our own anxiety as parents. We talk about: 2:00 Seven categories of risky play 4:00 Risky play vs. actual dangerous play 5:10 Benefits of risky play 5:56 Play is the work of children 7:20 Risk assessment 11:40 Why is letting our kids do risky play hard? 12:26 Managing our own anxiety around our kids getting hurt 13:38 17 second rule 14:50 What do say instead of safety chatter Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Canadian Pediatric Society “Healthy Childhood Development Through Risky Play: Navigating the Balance with Injury Prevention” https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/outdoor-risky-play Episode 99 How Anxiety Shows Up in Our Parenting and What to Do About it with Lynn Lyons https://www.sarahrosensweet.com/episode99/ Heather Shumaker’s book https://amzn.to/3PbukHi Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we are doing a podcast swap with Stephanie Pinto of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast! Listen in to hear how the common thread in both Peaceful and Emotionally Intelligent Parenting are welcoming and normalizing feelings, and how doing so can change the energy in your home and set up your kids for future success. We cover: 3:00 Introduction to both Sarah and Stephanie- backstories, coaching journeys20:55 Normalizing emotions32:32 Dos and Don'ts of Peaceful Parenting43:00 What parents in Stephanie's community wish their parents had said to them46:33 Advice Stephanie and Sarah would give to their younger selves Download the episode transcript HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast" www.stephaniepinto.com/podcastwww.amazon.ca/Chaos-Connection-parenting-emotional-intelligence/dp/0645574600/https://peacefulparents.kartra.com/page/colouringbook Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroupWebsite:https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Join us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter:www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletterBook a short consult or coaching session call:https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we tackle a common issue among parents - having a child who argues about everything. The episode provides insights into why this might happen and how parents can handle it effectively. A child continually arguing could be an indication of intelligence and lack of fear, considered good signs. However, we highlight the importance of evaluating your limits and strategies as a parent, discussing scenarios such as being too strict and controlling or being excessively permissive. Overall, parents are encouraged to value a child's perseverance and possibly channel it into activities where it would be considered an advantage, like joining a debate team. We talk about: 2:36 Evaluating our limits & Good Will bank 04:55 Being ‘too’ permissive 08:00 Too giving too many explanations 11:43 Empathy for our child and looking at our reaction 13:54 Kids feeling disconnected 15:28 Using superpowers for good Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Kalista, a full time working mother joins me for a coaching session. She shares her challenges as a neurodivergent mom in parenting her highly sensitive toddler. We talk about how to move from survival mode to simple life mode, the realization that perfection is not the goal, the usefulness of empathizing with our child's perspective, empowerment in making active choices, the value of self-compassion and understanding the functioning of the nervous system, and the concept of using tools like earplugs to manage overwhelming noise. We talk about: 2:44 Kalista's family background 4:02 How overwhelm impacts the enjoyment of her child 7:16 Taking a nervous system reset 14:42 Simplifying the things you need to do 17:38 Is the solution worse than the problem? 19:51 Emotional backpack 26:33 How does she calm her nervous system 36:18 Addressing the tactic for saying no or correcting behavior 43:14 Update 49:49 Not identifying as your emotions 52:09 Learning how to regulate together Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Kyle Wester, a Peaceful Parenting coach and father of three, shares his journey from initially planning to spank his children to advocating for peaceful discipline. He sheds light on his transformation, prompted by uncovering the psychology of children's behavior and redefining what strength and discipline mean as a father. We talk about effective ways for dads to communicate with their children, handling anger, and the importance of creating a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow. We talk about: 6:24 Did he know that he wasn't going to spank? And how his kids were raised 11:43 What to do when one parent wants to peaceful parent and the other isn't on board yet 16:11 Advice that might help dads reach that ‘aha’ moment 21:55 Kyle’s biggest aha moment 27:21 Modeling behavior for your child in how to talk to your partner 31:48 Switching the energy and teaching your kids how you would like them to talk to you 44:29 The relationship development through different stages with your kids 45:41 The underlying fear that drives dads 49:20 Advice to his younger parent self Kyle Wester, Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, is in full-time private practice having worked with families and children for over 15 years; working with a variety of clientele including children, adolescents, individual adults, and families. Wester specializes in providing counseling to individuals who have experienced trauma, parenting skills training, and working with children with challenging behaviors including anger, ADHD, opposition, and defiance, and children going through divorce. Wester received a Master's Degree in Human Relations (MHR) from University of Oklahoma (License number: LPC4892). Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Kyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumans/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumans Podcast: https://www.parentinglegacy.com/podcast https://www.parentinglegacy.com/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Sophie joins me for a coaching episode, where we cover the adoption of peaceful parenting techniques and emotional navigation in sensitive kids. Sophie is a single mother who's transformed her parenting style to manage her sensitive son Peter's big emotions effectively, leading to her growth as a confident parent. We talk about therapeutic strategies, coping mechanisms, and instilling responsibility in kids, especially with ADHD tendencies. We also talk about their family dynamics, highlighting the importance of tailored disciplinary actions, empathy, and tactful conversations. We talk about: 3:43 The work we have done together 6:20 Misunderstandings about attachment parenting 11:09 Reparenting herself 17:31 Sophie's background as a sensitive person and how it affects her parenting 24:34 Diving deeper into the problems surrounding getting out of the door in the morning 29:45 Adjusting expectations 37:16 How to get Peter to open up 49:23 Two-week check in 50:26 Update about her mental progress 53:20 Using incentives 58:50 Systems + resource for things completing tasks like cleaning a room 1:01:56 Using money as a reward Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, guest expert Casey Ehrlich from At Peace Parents joins me to discuss Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). She provides an in-depth understanding of PDA, a profile of autism that is characterized by a consistent survival drive for autonomy and equality, and shares how it can affect everything from an individual's eating and sleeping habits to maintaining safety. Casey's approach centers on accommodating rather than activating the individual's nervous system. For parents raising PDA children, she shares an effective cost-benefit decision making framework that offers radical acceptance of the situation. She also touches on the hard choices parents sometimes need to make, including separating siblings for safety and allocating resources for help. We talk about: 5:10 Definition of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) 7:32 How she found out that her son was PDA 13:44 5 Characteristics of PDA 25:51 Is Masking a form of Freeze 26:11 Do you talk about FON with PDA 29:59 How common is PDA 31:05 Strategies for parents 40:35 What do you do if one sibling is PDA and one is not? 45:25 How PDA adults manage this in terms of their relationships 52:12 Advice to her younger parent self Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D. (she/her) is a social scientist, parent coach and educator, the CEO and founder of At Peace Parents, and a leader of the first peer-reviewed studies of PDA in the United States. Casey brings 15 years of work experience and expertise in social science methodology to help parents and therapists understand how to connect with and accommodate PDA Autistic children. She specializes in teaching parents and therapists practical skills in the home or clinical setting to accommodate neuroception-driven demand avoidance and nervous system differences through creative techniques. Her original research as a social scientist was conducted on post-conflict reconciliation, social capital, trust, and trauma in Colombia, South America - themes she brings to her work with parents, therapists, and teachers. She has served more than 1,000 families raising Autistic, PDA Autistic, ADHD and traumatized children since 2020 and is also raising a PDA autistic son. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Casey https://www.instagram.com/atpeaceparents/ https://www.facebook.com/atpeaceparents/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP92MJiCpuWTpgtOaFty2Cw https://www.atpeaceparents.com/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

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In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Mary Van Geffen, a parenting coach, mom of spicy kids, and former marketing MBA executive, shares about her experiences and learnings from parent coaching. She explains the difference between a 'spicy kid' and a 'spirited kid', emphasizing that both include elements of overlap, but their understanding depends on the perspectives and expectations of the parents. Mary discusses methods of self-care for parents, the importance of creating healthy relationships within and beyond the family, and the power of maintaining a positive outlook towards your kid. We talk about: [4:43] Definition of Spicy Ones [6:33] The difference between Spicy and Spirited children [10:53] What's great about spicy kids [12:13] Knowing what is truly important in your life and where boundaries need to be [17:19] How did her mother deal with her growing up [19:30] How has her relationship with herself changed through her parenting journey [23:37] Building what she’s teaching other parents [25:18] Best ways parents can support themselves [30:35] Advice to her younger parent self Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Mary https://www.instagram.com/maryvangeffen/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/parentcoachforspicyones http://www.maryvangeffen.com/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we discuss why kids try to blame somebody else, and how they often blame others when they're hurt or upset. We explore reasons why this happens, including the fight, flight, or freeze response and a subconscious attempt to avoid difficult feelings. We cover tips to help parents effectively respond when a child blames someone for something. I also talk about my free and upcoming 'Peaceful Parenting Reset' event that helps parents better manage and empathize with their children. We talk about: [3:00] Why kids want to blame somebody else [5:48] Anger as a secondary emotion [7:23] What we can do about blame [9:23] Not needing to make everything a teachable moment [12:24] How to respond when our child is blaming us [17:12] Understanding our strong feelings Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Free reset: www.sarahrosensweet.com/reset Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Anderson, Registered Dietitian and founder of Kids Eat in Color. Jennifer, a leading expert in addressing picky eating and food anxiety in children, shares the importance of the 'division of responsibility' in feeding kids, noting that parents decide what food is provided, when, and where, but children decide if and how much they eat. We also talk about promoting healthy eating habits without instilling fear of 'bad food,' and explore how diet culture, neurodivergence, and parental fears can influence children's relationships with food. We talk about: [6:33] Why it’s important to get kids to eat a variety of foods [10:15] Age as a factor in picky eating [11:50] Sensory issues with picky eating, and reasons kids might not just ‘grow out’ of picky eating [16:31] Realizing our own capacity and releasing parental guilt [18:33] Child led exposure therapy vs. ARFID [19:45] The line between doing feeding therapy out of concern vs. pressuring kids into eating more [26:42] Two sides to a good relationship with food [28:04] Drawing the line between genuine needed concern and diet culture influence [33:28] Good food vs. Bad food [39:33] Suggestions for how parents can talk about food [42:48] Support families around feeling their kids are eating too much or little [55:45] Advice to her younger parent self As a mother, wife, registered dietitian, and founder of Kids Eat in Color®, Jennifer Anderson faced challenges in feeding her children, especially when her first child began falling off the growth chart. This experience led her to specialize in child nutrition and picky eating. After extensive research, she developed an approach involving small, evidence-based adjustments to mealtime routines that effectively reduced food-related stress. She established Kids Eat in Color and assembled a team of experts to offer practical strategies and resources to parents struggling with similar issues. Recognizing the impact of small changes and variety in a child's diet, her platform provides guides, courses, and tools to help parents manage mealtime challenges and promote their children's health. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Jennifer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kids.eat.in.color/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kids.eat.in.color Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/kidseatincolor/ https://kidseatincolor.com/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php