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The Art of Parenting

The Art of Parenting provides parents and caregivers support and encouragement as we nurture and guide the next generation.

Do you struggle with your child’s demanding or frustrating behaviors? Do you find yourself spread way too thin trying to figure out this whole “parenting puzzle” (such as tantrums, hitting or biting, wanting a better relationship with your child, sibling rivalry, potty training, co-sleeping, etc.)?

The Art of Parenting podcast, with your host Jeanne-Marie Paynel, is intended to help you decipher children’s needs and learn how to better provide for them. I’ll be sharing simple tips and tricks that will make a huge difference in your home while giving you the support and encouragement you deserve to enhance and enrich your parenting experience.

Each week I’ll be helping you find clarity and solutions to your toughest parenting problems through Q&A sessions and inspirational conversations with world-renowned experts in a variety of fields. Topics range from Montessori and RIE parenting methods to positive discipline, respectful and conscious parenting, minimalism and more!

Parenting was never meant to be done alone and The Art of Parenting is here to debunk the general consensus that it has to be hard.

Latest Episodes:

171: Yogi Beans. With Lauren Chaitoff Oct 11, 2024

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Can yoga help children manage big feelings and emotions? Listen in as my guest, Lauren Chaitoff shares her insights.

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Yoga has always been my go-to for relaxing and feeling in tune with my physical body. Today, I'm talking with a yoga instructor who is focused on bringing this ancient practice to children.

What We Talked About:

Ways to introduce yoga to children
How yoga can help both parents and children manage emotions
Building emotional awareness in children
The four pillars of Yogi Bean
Morning and evening yoga rituals for parents and children
How to add a bit of yoga to your daily life

Things to Remember

"Parenting is similar to the breath, a lot of expansion and contraction."

"When you change how you breathe, you can change how you feel."

"Having good posture is important for the mind and body connection."

"When your goal is to get children to sit quietly and still you need to let them move a little bit."

"Making children aware of their feelings is a lifelong tool to help them cope with bigger feelings."

"Everything is a phase."

- Lauren Chaitoff

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170: The Imperfect Parent. With Kate Hamilton Oct 03, 2024

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Is there really such a thing as the perfect parent? Listen in and discover the power of being an imperfect parent with Kate Hamilton.

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I truly believe we all strive to be the best parent possible, yet when we strive for perfection is when we get ourselves in trouble. The notion of perfection is unattainable so let's embrace being an Imperfect Parent instead.

What We Talked About:

Understanding generational behaviors helps us break unhelpful cycles
Parenting as a partnership
Mistakes are valuable learning opportunities for both parents and children.
How to handle unsolicited advice
The "8-Year Rule" for tough conversations
Creating an open family environment

Things to Remember

"There's not one formula that works in parenting."

"Parenting is believing in our ability to parent."

"It's totally okay to fail, it's okay to make a mistake but it's not okay to stop, it's not okay not to learn."

"Consequences are important to teach our kids but there are times in life when everybody needs a little bit of grace."

"Imperfection is good and normal."

"We know our children better than the experts do and we need to trust that we know our children."

- Kate Hamilton

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169: A Mom Like That. With Aaisha Alvi Sep 26, 2024

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Could your understanding of postpartum mental health be missing a crucial piece? Listen in as my guest, Aaisha Alvi shares the realities of postpartum psychosis.

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A Mom Like That is a memoir of a woman's journey into perinatal and postpartum mood disorders. She shares her honest and harrowing experiences with a healthcare system that does not yet take these issues seriously. A must listen to all.

What We Talked About:

What are perinatal mood disorders
Aaisha's personal experience with Postpartum Psychosis
What is the biological basis of Postpartum Psychosis
What urged Aaisha to write the book 'A Mom Like That'
The lack of awareness among healthcare providers regarding postpartum psychosis

Things to Remember

"Parenting with a mindset that always tries to bring out the best our children will have to offer the world."

"Postpartum psychosis is one of the most severe psychiatric illnesses a woman can ever experience in her lifetime."

"When it comes to postpartum psychosis, nobody knows why it occurs."

"When you have a miscarriage, you don't have a baby to take care of, but you still have biological elements that trigger postpartum."

"When you lose touch with reality, there is a risk to yourself and your child."

"Nobody needs to suffer due to shame or stigma."

- Aaisha Alvi

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168: Healing After Birth. With Jennifer Summerfeldt Sep 20, 2024

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What does it take to truly heal after a challenging birth? Listen in and find out in this powerful conversation with Jennifer Summerfeldt.

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Our birth experience, how we came to the world, and how, if able, we give birth to our own have a lasting impact on our overall well-being.

What We Talked About:

Midwifery and alternative birth options
Overcoming the fear induced by mainstream pregnancy advice
Understand different birth paradigms
Choosing birth based on values
The emergence of free birth
The difference between a disappointing birth experience and birth trauma
How birth trauma impacts both the body and mind
How the nervous system reacts during traumatic events like childbirth
Identifying postpartum challenges

Things to Remember

"Parenting is about learning how to listen to that guiding principle that resides in all of us as a human being."

"It's important that you understand what that birth paradigm includes, that they're motivated by fear, litigation, and money, and to manage and control and take charge of your experience."

"When you hire a professional or registered midwife, most often you have the option to give birth at home, in a birthing center or a hospital."

"Any choice out of fear is usually a bad recipe."

"You can have a disappointing birth experience that is not traumatic."

"It's not about controlling the outside world. It's about knowing that there's a way for us to ride the waves of life, to ride the stressors of life and it doesn't have to be traumatic."

"Rest in the role of motherhood."

- Jennifer Summerfeldt

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167: Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow. With Holly Swenson Sep 12, 2024

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⁠My guest, today is on a mission to bring more wellness, joy, and intentionality to parenting and beyond she shares her powerful approach that encourages us to embrace growth in a deeply intentional way.⁠

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Life is all about growing, expanding, and improving ourselves the best we can. My guest shares her framework to do just that.

What We Talked About:

The "Stop, Drop, Grow, and Glow" Framework
The Five Rights of Parenting
The Importance of Self-Reflection in Parenting
Setting boundaries with screens and devices
Why integrating self-care into your daily routine is crucial

Things to Remember

"Being open to learning from your children models, learning is a lifelong process."

"Children will teach you about yourself and the work you still need to do more than anyone in life."

"Your voice is a tool of creation and you have the power to use it to uplift or tear down in your home."

"Love is the cure for all that ails us, parenting and beyond."

"Letting your child know how much you love them, and that you're there for them, will plant their spirit in deep, rich soil as they grow."

"It's important for your child to be a child and not lose their childhood."

"Parents need to feel more grace in terms of being able to take care of themselves."

"Be more intentional in how you're choosing to live and parent."

- Holly Swenson

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166: Raising Securely Attached Kids. With Eli Harwood Sep 05, 2024

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Wondering how to build a strong emotional bond with your child? Listen in as my guest, Eli Harwood shares some insights.

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Secure attachment is known to be the one ingredient necessary not only for our survival but also for our positive evolution as a thriving species. We are social beings and need to trust those that care for us. Today Eli shares her research and helps us create a secure bond with those we care for.

What We Talked About:

Creating a secure environment for children
Understanding the attachment theory
Eli's personal experiences with attachment
The Importance of Parental Self-awareness
The power of apologizing to children
Recognizing and respecting the unique needs & love languages of each child

Things to Remember

"Parenting is a process, there is no final product."

"Our relationships with our children are all unique."

"The parent-child relationship affects the development process."

"When we bring our presence to our children in a way that connotes delight. There's medicine that gets wired between us."

"Create an experience for your children where they sense that you are a safe place to open up."

"Messing up and conflicts are part of a relationship that we can repair without shame or self-contempt."

"Maturity is a relational process."

"Do the best you can and then trust that when the mess up is acknowledged, there is power in just saying, I'm so sorry."

- Eli Harwood

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165: The Science of Happiness. With Stella Grizont Aug 29, 2024

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What's your secret formula to happiness? Listen to my guest, Stella Grizont, and find out what science has to say about it.

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Ah, happiness… such a profound emotion. Did you know there was a science to it? Today we are learning how to nurture those happy vibes at home and work for both ourselves and our children.

What We Talked About:

Creating emotional safety for children
The importance of clarity and setting boundaries
The 8 Inner Skills from the Work Happiness Method
Clarity in your goals and decisions, both as a parent and in your career
Why tuning into your own needs is essential

Things to Remember

"Create freedom for your children to be themselves and to know themselves better."

"Emotion is always in motion. It's just information."

"Parenting is harder than any job you could do."

"Our boundaries are there to make it easier for us to be who we want to be."

"When you're in your play mindset, you're setting yourself up to be more curious and open to possibilities."

"The people-pleasing tendency is a trauma response. It's a trauma response called fawning."

"Tending to our own needs is a way of caring better for others."

"Boundaries are less about no and more about saying yes to what matters."

"Boundaries are one way we can support ourselves in being who we want to be with greater ease."

- Stella Grizont

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164: Rejected by Your Child. With Cathy Himlin Aug 22, 2024

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Has your child rejected you? Listen in and learn how to handle it with Cathy Himlin.

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It can be tough when you feel rejected by your child, especially when you are going through a separation. Today's guest, a Marriage and Family Therapist helps us understand why and how to manage these situations.

What We Talked About:

The complexities of high-conflict divorces and how they impact children
The underlying reasons why children may reject a parent
Recurring patterns observed in children during custody disputes
How attachment-based methods can help repair strained relationships between children and parents
Practical advice for parents considering divorce
How power struggles within couples can impact parenting
The difference between litigation and mediation

Things to Remember

"Parenting is getting into the child's world."

"The ideal for children from separated homes, to not be pulled or pushed from either home is to have both parents work together and try to have similar items."

"You can't go into divorce and figure out what you want unless you understand your options."

"Trying to make it work is best, because it may just be relationship ruptures or injuries that never got healed."

"Try to have that lens on what's in the best interest of your child."

"Have some respite care. Take time in between having children to focus on the marriage."

"Controlling usually means anxiety."

"There's no book for each child. Every child is different and we don't know what they're going to turn out to be."

"All the parenting tools and techniques out there are just tools. It's the relationship that matters."

"The Family Court system needs to shift focus away from litigation and toward the children and their developmental, psychological, and emotional needs."

- Cathy Himlin

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163: Raising Citizens. With Lindsey Cormack Aug 15, 2024

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How can we prepare our children to be impactful citizens? Listen in and find out why it is important to start young.

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As parents we're not only raising children we are raising future citizens. My guest today, a professor in Political Science, shares why it is up to us to do so and shares some actionable steps to guide us along.

What We Talked About:

How to start having informative political conversations early on
Simple strategies for introducing politics at home
How to nurture critical thinking with our children
The importance of creating a supportive civic environment
Why Lindsey felt the need to write "Raising Citizen"

Things to Remember

"Parenting is trying to do a little bit better than our parents did for us."

"Politics is going to happen to us whether we like it or not so it's better if we understand the process."

"Everyone has a different version of what the good life is and how to get there."

"Our kids don't need us to be politics or government experts, they need us to model the behavior of learning more."

"When we're raising a citizen, we're not necessarily trying to raise a partisan."

"Let's make sure our kids are equipped and capable of getting through the world in a better way than we are."

- Lindsey Cormack

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162: Parenting at Your Child's Pace. With Dr. Joel Warsh Aug 08, 2024

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Curious about the benefits of parenting at your child's pace? Listen in as my guest, Dr. Joel Warsh shares insights you won't want to miss! Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Our children's well-being and health are among the biggest responsibilities we take on as parents.. Yet today it has become complex to navigate the does and don'ts of our health let alone that of our children. Today I'm speaking with Dr.Joel Warsh an integrative pediatrician on the importance of parenting at your child's pace.

What We Talked About:

Deciphering the abundance of parenting information
The benefits of Integrative Medicine for family health
The rise of chronic diseases in children
The critical role nutrition & preventive care plays in maintaining your family's health
The impacts social media has on parental expectations
The benefits of homeopathic remedies and other integrative medicine practices in pediatric care

Things to Remember

"Parenting is figuring out what are the best ways to create a healthy, happy home and create healthy, happy, resilient kids."

"The internet can make you scared about things that you don't really have to worry that much about."

"If we aren't mindful of what we're doing, then then our children are going to be sick and we're going to be sick."

"Little changes make a huge difference."

"Just because you have one symptom does not necessarily mean that you have the scary thing. Most scary things have all the basic symptoms, but the scary things have a lot more to it."

"If you have a prescription in the first six months to a year, that increases your risk for every disease."

"It's okay to be a little nervous, but don't be overly stressed."

- Dr. Joel Warsh

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