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Parenting is often lived in the extremes. It’s either great joy or chaotic overwhelm. One moment you’re nailing it and the next you’re losing your cool. I want to help you find your way to the messy middle, to a place of balance. You see, balance is a verb, not a state of being. It is a thing you DO, not a thing you ARE. It’s an action, a process, a series of micro-corrections that we make, each and every day, to keep ourselves feeling centered. We are never truly balanced, we are engaged in the process of balancing.Hello, I’m Dr. Laura Froyen, and this is the Balancing Parenting Podcast, where overwhelmed, stressed-out, and disconnected parents go to find tools, mindset shifts, and practices to help them stop yelling at the people they love and start connecting all delivered with heaping doses of grace and compassion. Join me in conversations that will help you get clear on your goals and values and start showing up in your parenting, your relationships, YOUR LIFE, with open-hearted authenticity and balance.

Copyright: © 2022 The Balanced Parent Podcast All Rights Reserved.

Latest Episodes:

115: Feel the Joy of a Healthy Couple Relationship with Erin and Stephen Mitchell Apr 26, 2022

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As couples, it is inevitable that we argue sometimes and that's understandable because even though we are married or in a relationship, we are still two different human beings with different personalities. And a few of the many questions I get on parenting is that...

Is it okay to disagree in front of our kids?

How do we do that without harming them?

How can we still feel the joy in marriage despite the disagreements?

To help me answer these questions, I brought in Erin and Stephen Mitchell. They are a couple who has been married for 13 years. Erin works as a Writer and Relationship Educator while Stephen is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professor. Together, they have the privilege of creating couples courses to provide relationship education and make couples stronger.

If you want more support, follow Erin & Stephen on Instagram. Their Instagram handle is @couples.counseling.for.parents. You can also check out their website createyourcouplestory.com.

Bonus: Live Coaching: How to Finally Stop Using Bribes, Threats, & Control in Your Parenting Apr 22, 2022

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One of the perks of being a member of this community is that members will have an opportunity to come on the podcast where they share their experiences and get free coaching with me! If you are interested in joining us and getting access to the other benefits (like weekly Office Hours!), just send me an email at laura@laurafroyen.com or my assistant, Eugene, at team@laurafryoen.com and we will give you the details!

In this Live Coaching episode, I had the opportunity to work with a wonderful mom who is interested in diving deep into conscious parenting. You see, she's been working hard on improving how she parents and I am really excited to share our conversation on how to finally stop using bribes, threats, and control. I hope that listening to our conversation may help you learn to make mindful shifts in your parenting.

If you want to learn more, follow me on Instagram @laurafroyenphd.

114: Perfection Culture in Parenthood & What to Do About It with Lindsay Adams Apr 19, 2022

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I don't know if you know this story yet. But if you have been with me from the beginning, then you probably know I have struggled with perfectionism and limiting beliefs, just like most of you. And this has affected how I parent. It was weighing me down and realized that if I continue to let this limiting belief and need for perfection drive the ship, it will take me away from my true goals for my children. One of my deepest hopes as a mom is that my kids will grow up knowing that they are lovable, worthy, and valued for who they are, not what they do.

But this truth that I wanted to convey to my children, is not one I always embody myself, and kids learn by watching us just as much as they learn through their interactions with us. How could I hope to teach my kids something I didn't know how to do for myself? Sure, they would be safe and held and seen in my home, but eventually, they go out into the world and are exposed to cultural narratives of productivity and value and worth, and I want to be able to teach them how to walk in the world, a world that is beautiful yet hard to be in, with confidence and compassion for themselves and others.

The way I see it, the hard work of addressing our limiting beliefs and releasing perfectionism is a crucial part of conscious parenting. And so for this week's episode on The Balanced Parent Podcast, I brought in a fellow podcaster, a mom, and a therapist, Lindsay Adams. She is a social worker and she hosts the Mindful as a Mother Podcast.
If you are struggling with perfectionism and looking for more support, follow Lindsay on Instagram @Linds_AdamsLCSW.

113: How to Support Your Kiddo With A New Sibling with Hannah & Kelty of Upbringing Apr 12, 2022

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So, I know you know that nothing is ever just one thing, that we are constantly in a place of "both/and" but I have to tell you, it was really hard to see that in the early days of being a parent.

If you've ever wondered what my transition to parenthood was like, or want to hear about the bumpiest part of my journey raising two kiddos, I'd love to have you check out this week's episode of The Balanced Parent podcast, where I sat down with my friends and colleagues Hannah & Kelty of @Upbringing.co to get a bit raw and vulnerable about those hard days, what we learned, and how we can support you.

Even if you're out of the baby years, there is wisdom in this chat for you!

However, if you do have a little one, or are expecting one or are planning to grow your family, check out the full show notes to learn more about their new course, Right from the Start (Doors close until April 13th)

Check them out on Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest!

112: A Curious and Collaborative Approach to Technology with Kids w/ Carrie Rogers-Whitehead Apr 05, 2022

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Two things for you this week:

1.) I'll be going live on Friday at 12:30 on IG with my friends, Hannah & Kelty of Upbringing, to chat about sibling issues, especially helping prep kiddos for a new little one.

**Parents of kiddos under 2 or those that are expecting, be sure to read the PS

2.) Details on the podcast episode this week are below! We will be doing a giveaway on the featured book, so be sure you're following me on IG (@laurafroyenphd) for updates!

As a result of the pandemic, the use of technology has risen and changed the way we socialize and interact with each other, for better or for worse. And although we are slowly getting back to normal, there is no denying that our use of online technology will continue. I have been hearing from a lot of you that as you move back into "regular" life you're wondering how to set yourselves and your children up for success when it comes to tech.

And so for this week's episode, we'll talk about screen time, internet safety, and raising digitally literate kids in a way that feels safe and balanced for your family in a tech-heavy environment. To help me in this conversation, I brought in an expert and the author of The 3 Ms of Fearless Digital Parenting, Carrie Rogers-Whitehead. She is the founder of Digital Respons-Ability, a mission-based company that works with educators, parents, and students to teach digital citizenship.

Visit digital-parenting.com and respons-ability.net for more.

111: How to Help Our Kids Avoid External Validation with Mory Fontanez Mar 29, 2022

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We want our children to understand and know their worth, advocate for themselves, and be confident in who they are. And that they do not need to be anything other than who they are to be appreciated, loved, and seen in our family. But the more time children spend out in the world, in school or sports or online on social media, the more they start comparing themselves to others and seeking external validation. It's just how the world is set up, and we sometimes, with the best of intentions, do it too! We give praise that isn't specific or focuses on outcomes instead of effort, we give feedback rather than directing them to reflect on themselves, and try as hard as we might, we compare and label siblings. (I do it too, even though I know better! Sometimes the doing and the knowing are two different things, right?)

As parents, it can happen to us too. Seeing photos of what seem to be perfect families and perfect lives on social media ruin our self-esteem, suck us into comparison, and lead to feelings of discontent. It's one of the reasons I've been far less active on IG these days. I hop on to make a silly reel for you (did you see my dancing in this one?? 😂 ) and then close the app so that I can focus on my true life, rather than the fantasy social media can suck me into...

But it's not easy. And as a person who was raised to thrive on external validation: praise, accomplishments, good grades, degrees, publications, awards, grants, etc; releasing the need for that feedback to prove my worth has been ongoing, deeply challenging work. I still face it, every time I read a review of the podcast or one of my programs, or get an email from one of you about how your family is changing and growing it is WORK for me to feel the JOY and DELIGHT that I get to do this as my job, all while not letting it mean anything about my WORTH as a human. It would be so easy to live for your reviews, feedback, and emails, but I know the flipside is crushing. Wondering if I'm worthless if I can't be of service...

It's not what I want for my kids, and it isn't what I want for myself! What about you? Is this something you're working on?

Well, if you at all identified with Luisa or Isabela in Encanto, this week's episode of The Balanced Parent Podcast is for you!

We will talk about external validation and how it can distract us from staying true to ourselves. To help me in this conversation, I brought in my colleague, Mory Fontanez.

Do follow Mory on Instagram. Her social handle is @moryfontanez.

110: How Implementing Boundaries Can Improve any Relationship with Melissa Salmeron Mar 22, 2022

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Did you ever feel forced to do something uncomfortable because you do not want to offend that person? Do you struggle with saying "no" even when you know you should? There is so much pressure on us as parents, especially the moms reading this, to be everything and do everything for everyone. And we know the answer is to set more boundaries, to actually say no when we need to so that we have more time and energy for the things that truly matter to us. But it's not actually that simple, is it? The art of saying no is complicated and often it's an inside job.

So, what is a healthy boundary and what is not? How can we set a personal boundary that would not come off as being arrogant or rude?

For this week's episode on The Balanced Parent Podcast, we are going to dig deep into healthy boundary setting and how it can improve any relationship that matters to us. And to help me in this conversation, I brought in my friend and colleague, Melissa Salmeron. She is a Certified Master Life Coach and helps other moms give themselves the space they need to defeat overwhelm, step into their power, and show up as their true selves through the power of the CARE Method.

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109: Challenging Behaviors Re-Imagined with Dr. Mona Delahooke Mar 15, 2022

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I am so excited for today's episode on The Balanced Parent Podcast because our guest is one of my favorite authors. She's got a great book that you may already have read: Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges. Plus a brand new book we are going to be discussing that will radically change the way you approach your child's challenging behaviors! Her work has transformed the lives of so many children and families, including my own, and I am so excited to share what I have learned from her with you!

I know learning to understand our kid's challenging behaviors can be really difficult as there's so much for us to uncover. And so for this episode, we will be figuring out how to see beyond our kids' challenging behaviors and really dig deep and understand what's going on for them, the underlying reasons for why they are the way they are, and how to support them more fully. To help us, Dr. Mona Delahooke has joined me in this conversation. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than thirty years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation and a member of the American Psychological Association. She is a frequent speaker, trainer, and consultant to parents, organizations, schools, and public agencies.

To get more resources, follow Dr. Delahooke on social media and visit her website.

Instagram: @monadelahooke

Twitter: @monadelahooke

Facebook Page: Mona Delahooke, Phd

Website: monadelahooke.com

Dr. Mona's new book BRAIN-BODY PARENTING: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids is on-sale today!

GRAB A COPY HERE

(That's an amazon affiliate link, so I make a small commission that supports the podcast at no cost to you. Of course if you have a local, independent book store you love, I always recommend shopping there!)

108: How to Change Your Brain Patterns to Achieve Your Goals with Adele Spraggon Mar 08, 2022

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I know that you are doing your best to improve on your parenting and I'm right there with you, doing the work myself and cheering you on! But when it comes to actually implementing all that you have learned up until now, it can be really difficult. And so, for this week's episode, we are going to learn how we can change our brain patterns to achieve our goals in parenting and in our lives.

To help me in this conversation, I have brought in, Adele Spraggon, a behavioral change expert and award-winning author. After decades of feeling stuck in patterns of procrastination, avoidance and quitting, all of which kept her from living her life to its greatest potential, Adele set out on a journey of discovery and learning. The result is the creation of her proprietary 4 Step Re-patterning Technique, which she delivers through a member portal called the Pattern Maker Hub. Today, She now works with thousands of people to help them attain high levels of happiness, peace of mind, prosperity, goal achievement, and life fulfillment.

To get more resources, follow Adele on social media and visit her website.

Instagram: @adelespraggon
Facebook Page: Adele Spraggon Repatternist
Website: www.adelespraggon.com

Grab a copy of her book Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment HERE.

107: Supporting Yourself Through Hard Times with Tanisha of MedicalMomsofNICU Mar 01, 2022

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For this week's episode on The Balanced Parent Podcast, we are going to talk about a topic that is a little bit different from what we have tackled before and is quite personal in my own parenting journey. Many of you know that while I was pregnant with my second daughter I got into a car accident that started me down a path that eventually lead me away from academia and into my work with you all. But something I rarely talk about is my first daughter's traumatic birth that resulted in a Neonatal Intensive Care stay. During both of these incredibly difficult moments, I had to dig deep to figure out how to support myself and how to be fully present with my family. I struggled with my self-worth, knowing what was right, and feeling like I was constantly failing. During both of these incredibly difficult moments, I had to dig deep to figure out how to support myself and how to be fully present with my family.

It wasn't easy and at the time I felt incredibly alone.

I am speaking more about this experience TODAY in this online retreat, I'd love to have you join me!

I know now that my emotions and experience in response to these stressful situations were incredibly common and understandable and that I'm definitely not alone. And while you maybe haven't had these exact experiences or had a medically complex child, I know that there have likely been times, especially over these past two years, where things have felt very heavy and hard. And that's what I want to support you with in this week's episode with my guest Tanisha Burke-Wormley. She is a NICU mom of a medically complex child who supports moms all over the world as they move through the space of having to stay in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with their child. Her son, Jaleel, is a NICU and Kidney Warrior who she helps conquer Chronic Kidney Stage 5 everyday as a Stay-at-home Medical Mom. She also has a healthy daughter, Jameela, that she gave birth to at home in October 2020 during the Covid pandemic.

To get more support, follow Tanisha on social media and join her Facebook community. She is a grad student and donates much of her time to these causes, so supporting her by giving her a follow or spreading the word to moms you know who need support is hugely appreciated!

Instagram: @medicalmomsofnicu
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MedicalMomsofNICU
Facebook Group: Medical Moms of NICU Group

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