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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.

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Latest Episodes:

047: Yes Parenting With Bea Feb 23, 2021

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So often in parenting, we focus so much on the "no's".
"No, you can't eat that."

"No, you can't have more screens."

"No, I don't have time for my old yoga class."
If it feels like you are "stuck in no" right now, I'm here to help you, and I've called in the Queen of "Yes" my friend and colleague Bea Marshall of "Yes Parenting".

DISCLAIMER: There's a little bit of explicit words used in this episode (just two!) but rest assured, these words are used with PURPOSE to explain a practical process to guide parents in Yes Parenting.
If you want to learn more about this approach, follow Bea on Instagram and be sure to visit her website beamarshall.podia.com where you can find more resources. Check out her course on Yes Parenting as well. See it HERE!
Find show notes for this episode here: www.laurafroyen.com/podcast

046: Parenting Differences and Triggers: How to Get to the Root Cause and On the Same Page with The Uprooted Podcast Feb 16, 2021

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This month I had the privilege to be a guest on The Uprooted Podcast - where a happily married couple John and Christine, navigate their way through life and parenting in between. In the episode, I answered some questions of theirs that I am confident you will relate to as well, so I wanted to share the episode with you here on The Balanced Parent. We covered a lot of ground, but it all really centered around differences in parenting style and getting to the ROOT of why it can be so hard to stay patient & calm.
If you wish to learn more about how to create rhythms and routines to bring more connection and joy to your daily life, download my Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Rhythms, Routines, and Rituals Workbook (it's free!)
GET THE FREE WORKBOOK HERE: laurafroyen.com/rhythm
And if you are ready to start parenting as a team, I just have the right tool for you.
DOWNLOAD IT HERE: laurafroyen.com/partners
Find show notes for this episode here: www.laurafroyen.com/podcast

Bonus Episode: Building a Resilient Couple Relationship Feb 12, 2021

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Happy Valentine's Day!

So... I kinda don't love Valentine's Day... There, I said it! And I don't think I'm alone in that, right? One of the reasons is that I really don't like the idea that ONE DAY is enough to measure the success of a relationship, or enough to nurture a relationship. If we are partnered with a person, we need regular check ins and nourishment for that relationship, not just one day! So, with that said, here is an episode for how to consistently show up for your relationship (not your partner, but the relationship you have with them), in a way that is sustainable and supports the building of a resilient relationship that can weather any storm.

With this bonus episode, I want to give you Five Tips To Build a Resilient Relationship with your partner that you can put into place today! Now, these tips will also be helpful not just to your relationship with your husband or wife, but these tips will help nourish ANY close relationship you have (so don't miss out on this episode!)
And if you want to bring more connection, ease, and joy into your relationship, try out my relationship building game! It's fun, simple and can help you reconnect and feel more loved, (and it doesn't cost a thing!).
GET IT HERE: www.laurafroyen.com/random-acts-of-connection
Find show notes for this episode here: www.laurafroyen.com/podcast

045: How to Foster A Secure Attachment with Paula Sacks Feb 09, 2021

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This week we are going to geek out on Attachment Theory! Attachment is an emotional bond that forms in early childhood and if this is not met, our child develops attachment disturbances growing up. These disturbances make it difficult for them to have secure relationships. May it be in school with their peers, their families, and in their work as adults. (We will also spend a bit of time discussing how Attachment Theory and Attachment Parenting are different- they aren't related AT ALL!)

I know for many of us that one of our deepest wishes for our children is that we form a lasting, healthy connection, a secure attachment with them. That is why I'm bringing in my new friend and colleague, Paula Sacks. She's a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Attachment Specialist. She's also the author of a beautiful book called "Love Rays". With her expertise, we are going to dig deep into how to foster a healthy attachment, while also giving ourselves permission to be wonderfully imperfect!
We are also doing our first ever BOOK GIVEAWAY for this episode. So, one lucky listener will get a chance to win BOTH of Paula's books! See my IG for information!

For more resources, you can visit her websites www.paulasacks.com and www.paulasackslicsw.com. To learn more about attachment and get the help you need, you can find courses here TheAttachmentProject.com

Find show notes for this episode here: www.laurafroyen.com/podcast

044: Cultivating Curiosity and Wonder with Margie Tours Feb 02, 2021

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This weekend my daughters had the chance to sit down with an actual Astrophysicist and ask her their big questions about the universe. Guess what most of the answers to the burning questions my daughters had (like what was there before the "big bang"? and how could there be NOTHING??") were: We don't know, and we will likely never know.

Talk about an invitation to get comfortable in a place of "not knowing" right??

And with the current state of the world, with so many of us serving not just as parents but also teachers, I wanted to support you in that! So, I brought in my friend and fellow "Wonder Enthusiast" (yes, that's a thing, I promise!) Margie Tours who is a Biologist, a Mom, and an Educator. She's passionate about making science simple and cultivating curiosity and enjoy a sense of wonder of the world around us without always getting the "right" answer.
To learn more, join her Facebook Group: Simple everyday science for parents of curious kids where you can find tools and tips on how to make science simple and fun (and discover basic science concepts through curiosity!)
Find show notes for this episode here: www.laurafroyen.com/podcast

043: Make Play Your Parenting Superpower! Jan 26, 2021

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As we enter the last stretch of our month-long focus on play, I wanted to leave you with some super practical, easy to put into action tips for how to take your play with your child to the next level.

We just had a tough year because of the pandemic and this is still a stressful time. We've been dealing with a lot of changes and kids CAN have a tough time processing these things too. And if you are noticing changes in their play, I want you to know that you don't have to worry.

Play is children's language. It's their natural way that they communicate. It's the way that they process and it's the way that they learn best.

These behaviors that you're noticing are their means to communicate and cope with the stresses. And so in this episode, we will be talking about play and how it is important for your kids and their healing process.
Find show notes for this episode here: www.laurafroyen.com/podcast

Bonus: 5 Tips for Fulfilling Child-Led Play Jan 21, 2021

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These days will be completely dedicated for you to take intentional and decisive actions to achieve a fulfilling child-led play.

Play is important. If there is one thing you take away from this month we've dedicated to playing, it's that play MATTERS, to children, adults, & relationships. It's one of the powerful ways for our children to express themselves. And so, in this episode, I will be helping you learn what exactly child-led play is, why it's so important & how to let your child be the "director" in their play.

In this episode, I will be giving you tips to achieve this goal.
I challenge you to do these tips and if you do, let me know how it went for you. Share your answers with me. Shoot me a message on Instagram @laurafroyenphd.

042: Preparing the Environment for Independent Play with Haley of Sweet Home Montessori Jan 19, 2021

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For the past few weeks, we have been slowing things down, observing our own reactions to play, and reflecting on how we feel about it. Now, we are getting ready to move into the ACTION phase! I know this episode will be packed with helpful mindset shifts and actionable tips to get deeper, more immersive independent play from your children

And so, I am happy to have my new friend join me for today's podcast. Haley from Sweet Home Montessori is a beautiful mom of a 2-year-old with a degree in Early Care Education and a certificate in Early Childhood Development. She has also a Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood (3-6 years) working on helping families get the tools and guidance for their child's development.

Haley will give us tips on how to prepare the environment for independent play.
Follow her on Instagram and visit her website www.sweethomemontessori.com to get more tools and resources. It's also a place to find workshops and consultations on Positive Discipline and Respectful Parenting.
And if you are looking to find more balance in your lives and in your parenting, join my Balanced Parenting Facebook Community and follow me on Instagram.

041: How to Actually Have Fun as a Parent wtih Ange Jan 12, 2021

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In the previous episode, you have learned about the importance of independent play. But do you still hear your child say: "Mom, Dad, play with me!" multiple times that it felt like IT IS AN OBLIGATION to do so? And when you do play with them, it drains the life out of you?

Well, I want to help you be free from this pressure and teach you how to have more fun and bring playfulness into your homes.

So for this episode, we have an awesome guest (and one of my favorite Instagram accounts 😍), Ange, The Singing Parent Coach! She has a background in Performing Arts and has performed all throughout her college days. She brought music into every aspect of her life and ever since she became a mother of two wonderful kids, Ange decided to bring her musicality into parenting.
Make sure to follow her on her social media handles where she shares more tips on how to have fun raising your kids. She's on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. And if you have Tiktok, check her account as well @angedallesandro.
Join me with my 30-Day Play Challenge as well. We are already halfway through it but you can still join!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Join my Balanced Parenting Facebook Community and follow me on Instagram. The challenge takes place there so don't miss out!
Find show notes for this episode here: www.laurafroyen.com/podcast

040: Supporting Independent Play with Lizzie of the Workspace for Children Jan 05, 2021

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Happy New Year!

The year 2020 gave us a lot of worries and fear but I hope you were able to welcome 2021 with positivity. And I wish that you and your family will have the peace and healing that you need from all that you have experienced in the past year.
As we welcome the new year, I want to help YOU become more balanced, centered, and deeply connected to those you love. And when it comes to kids, the way to their hearts is through play, which is why we will be focusing on PLAY for the month of January.

We start off our month of conversations dedicated to play by exploring how we can bring more independent play into our homes. I'm so excited to have one of the leading experts on play to join me for this conversation: Lizzie of the Workspace for Children is a mom of three creative kids (ages 6, 9, and 11). She has a Masters degree in Education and supports parents all over the world through her blog and Instagram account in the areas of play, art, & conscious parenting
If you want to learn more, follow Lizzie on her Instagram and www.workspaceforchildren.com where you will find creative resources for supporting your child's play.

Join my Balanced Parenting Facebook Community and follow me on Instagram.
Find show notes for this episode here: www.laurafroyen.com/podcast

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