Authentic Parenting

Are you caught up in the frenzy of day to day modern life? Are you busy, rushed, hurried and lacking time? How much time do you spend with your kids? How much time do your children spend away from you? As the year 2017 is coming to an end, I invite you to rethink your priorities. This is a good time to pause and set new intentions for the coming year. How do you want to spend your days? Where does your attention go? We move through scenes like ghosts, without fully experiencing the moments and the events. We are rushing from place to place, constantly doing something... Children are overbooked and over scheduled. But the truth of the matter is we need to rethink our priorities, we need to change our lifestyle, we need to slow down, we need to have ample time for for children to play freely. We need to provide time and space for our children to decompress, experience downtime and just be bored. Bored is the gateway to creativity. Not only our children do not have time and space to be bored but they not have time for daydreaming, processing what has happened to them during the day. Highlights: -how to recognize our relational patterns and triggers -we heal together -fighting with your partner is not a bad thing -the importance of repair after a fight -how to help children in transitions times -why we need to slow down -why is play so vital -what is slipping away from our lives -the importance of doing nothing, having downtie -boredom is not a bad thing Also, my wonderful guest walks us through a simple sensory awareness exercise. About my guest Rebecca Wong is a relationship therapist, consultant, mentor and host of the Practice Of Being Seen podcast. She's also the creator of Connectfulness®, a research-based practice that encourages you to explore and embrace every aspect of your humanity – including everything that's marvelous and all that's messy. Resources and links: Rebecca's web site Connectfulness ideas PDF Blog posts about play. Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions, free training, and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Here is how you can do that in under 3 min. Watch my quick video tutorial. Who you can share this episode with? Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episode airs every Thursday. Become a supporter of the show. Join others who have kindly given from their heart for the value they have received from the show. You contribution truly does make a difference. DONATE NOW! 7 Things You Should Do Every Day with Your Kids inforgraphic Download Now It is the most shared and commented post I have ever created in social media. Why? Because it resonated with everyone. We all know what's true and what we need to do deep inside but somehow we get caught up in the frenzy of day to day life and get disconnected form our values, from our children and from ourselves. Holiday season is another hectic time but I am sending this message to you and inviting you to reconnect with what's important. To open space in your life, let your children be free, and play, spend time outdoors even if it's cold. stop the madness, stop the doing and just be...And if you are having a hard time...ponder upon this question: What are you avoiding by keeping busy? Curious how much time you spend on your phone? Where does your attention go? How many times per day you pick up your phone or check your email? Download the Moment app that tracks your screen usage. It might provide some important data which hopefully will encourage you to make some changes.

Do you want to be part of the final episode of the year? Send me your voice message now! Here is the question: What's your definition of authenticity? What does it mean to live an authentic life? Resources and Links: Grief Dreams Podcast Here is the episode with Joshua Black on my podcast. Joshua's website Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions, free training, and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Do you want us to answer your parenting questions on one of our upcoming episodes? Send your questions today. info@authenticparenting.com To leave a voicemail question which love and we play it on air, call the number 732-763-2576 Thanks in advance! Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Here is how you can do that in under 3 min. Watch my quick video tutorial. Who you can share this episode with? Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episode airs every Thursday. Become a supporter of the show. Join others who have kindly given from their heart for the value they have received from the show. You contribution truly does make a difference. DONATE NOW! With gratitude, Anna

Description This is our monthly special episode where I co-host the show with another colleague. For now, I have a Mystery Seat for each month and I invite passionate coaches or parent educators to host the show with me. This should be fun. For the monthly special episodes the show has a different format. We have 4 segments. Examples from Our Home What's Up with You? Answering listener parenting questions Favorite Finds ---------------- In the first segment I tell a story that happens very commonly in many households. My daughter one morning before going to school stated that she didn't have shoes. How did I answer? Did I avoid power struggles successfully, was I able to listen and validate? Listen to find out. The same day I received a call from a client who said that his son woke up and said, "I do not want to go to school…" Sound familiar? Laura has two daughters: a 2,5 year old one and a 5 year old one. She shares a sibling rivalry story. For this month Laura Froyen, PhD takes the mystery seat. About My Co-host Questions we received this month: A mom is frustrated with food related issue. She has strong triggers around wasting food. How to handle a situation where a child (3.5) asks for a specific food, is given the food, and then doesn't eat it? A single mom who works from home has a hard time managing her time and her toddler. Resources and links: Laura's website Laura's Facebook page Anna's book recommendation. Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown Laura's book recommendation: Parent Effectiveness Training Anna also recommended a podcast-Where Should We Begin? Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions, free training, and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Do you want us to answer your parenting questions on one of our upcoming episodes? Send your questions today. info@authenticparenting.com To leave a voicemail question which love and we play it on air, call the number 732-763-2576 Thanks in advance! Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Here is how you can do that in under 3 min. Watch my quick video tutorial. Who you can share this episode with? Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episode airs every Thursday. Become a supporter of the show. Join others who have kindly given from their heart for the value they have received from the show. You contribution truly does make a difference. DONATE NOW! With gratitude, Anna

Communication is big part of any relationship. When we become parents our relationship with our parenting partner gains a whole new layer of complexity. Are you a good communicator? Is your relationship a challenging one? Do you keep having the same old argument? Are you in touch with your needs? Can you communicate them safely in your relationship to get them met? Highlights: -why marriage mediation -don't relay on your partner to read your mind -6 steps to effectively communicating your needs -interdependent needs -why you don't want to win a fight in a marriage -how to avoid moralistic judgments About my guest Max Rivers is the lead mediator at TheMarriageMediator.net where he pioneered using mediation to save marriages instead of to assist in divorce. He has developed a six-session process to help couples learn how to use NVC, Nonviolent Communication to navigate their difficult conversations. He is available at his office in Philadelphia, or worldwide over video conferencing. He is the author of a book about his work with couples called, "Tired of Having the Same Old Argument?" available online at MaxRivers.net. Resources and links: Max's web site DOWNLOAD My Needs PDF Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions, free training, and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Here is how you can do that in under 3 min. Watch my quick video tutorial. Who you can share this episode with? Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episode airs every Thursday. Become a supporter of the show. Join others who have kindly given from their heart for the value they have received from the show. You contribution truly does make a difference. DONATE NOW! With gratitude, Anna

Do you get triggered and hijacked by your emotions quite often? Do you ever find yourself frustrated, disappointed, insulted, angry or annoyed in your house? Does your spouse or children do things that just bother you beyond measure? Do you carry those emotions with you throughout your day? In other words do you get stuck? Today, we will be learning a simple yet powerful 5 step self-help technique that will help you in those stuck situations. Ready to unlock the secrets to emotional well-being? Highlights: -it's all about taking responsibility for our own emotions -why identifying and naming your feeling is so key, name it to tame it -how NOT to identify yourself with your emotions, you are NOT your anger! -most of Shira's stuck moments involve her husband, huh? :) About My guest I am speaking with Shira Taylor Gura, the creator of the unSTUCK method. It's a self-help technique that you can practice – anytime and anywhere , so you can stop being hijacked by your emotions and take better care of yourself and your relationships. Shira is a well-being coach and the author of an award winning book by the same name, Getting UNSTUCK: five simple steps to emotional well-being. She helps people learn how to get unSTUCK in their lives and in their relationships. She supports people in realizing how they can regain control of their emotions and their overall well-being. Shira is a mom to 4 children, currently lives in Israel but originally from New Jersey. She is a creative, vibrant person, a great storyteller and it turned out we have many things in common. I loved connecting with her and I hope enjoy this helpful conversation with Shira Taylor Gura. Resources and links: Shira's web site Get her book Download the handy dandy emotions chart Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions, free training, and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Here is how you can do that in under 3 min. Watch my quick video tutorial. Who you can share this episode with? Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episode airs every Thursday. Become a supporter of the show. Join others who have kindly given from their heart for the value they have received from the show. You contribution truly does make a difference. DONATE NOW! With gratitude, Anna

We have made it! Yay! 100 episodes under our belt. Where did the time go? This special episode is for you. I want to celebrate, you, my dear listener! Audience participation. Woohoo! Thank you so much for being part of Authentic Moments community. Listeners who appeared on this episode: Isabelle, Angela, Katja, Carla, Tina, Ashley, Corrine, Elizabeth, Melanie. Here are some of your favorite shows mentioned in this episode. 1. How To Stop Yelling 2. Are You Stuck In The Past? 3. Are We Over-Parenting in America? 4. How To Be A More Conscious Parent By Changing The Way You Speak 5.Why Kids Misbehave, How to Handle a Tricky Tech Issue and Ways to Deal with Nosy People [Monthly Special Episode] 6. Loss, Grief and The Mysterious Meanings of Your Dreams 7. Are You Living An Authentic Life? 8. Why You Might Be Feeling Tired, Negative and Overwhelmed 9. Listener on The Show [Isabelle] 10. It Didn't Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are & How To End The Cycle My daughter on the show. she has appeared 3 times so far. 1. Overseas Travel: Honest Sharing from My 9 Year Old 2. How To Climb A Mountain: My 9 Year Old Interviews Me Some of you found me by listening to my interview on the Mindful Mama podcast. Here is that episode. Here is a short video to show you how to write a review on Apple podcast. (super easy) Thank you so much in advance! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Give from the heart. Click here to donate. Thank you for your kind support. It means a lot! Here is to another 100 episodes! Thanks for being part of authentic Moments! Connect to the present moment, to yourself and your children!

My guest for this episode is Christina Louise, The Peaceful Parenting Mentor and World's #1 Freedom Coach offers a unique understanding of what you and your child are going through right now, because she WAS a challenging child and troubled teen herself! Because her parents didn't understand how to manage their emotions without going into fight or flight mode, she wound up experiencing years of abuse and neglect, which resulted in self-loathing, anxiety, trouble with the law, and other serious issues including severe depression. But as an adult, she knew she had a CHOICE: She could blame her upbringing and continue suffering or she could take responsibility for ending the cycle of trauma and abuse. She embarked on an enlightening road of personal and family transformation which taught me THE KEY to making life so much easier. She condensed what took her two decades (and hundreds of thousands of dollars) to learn into Programs and Retreats that are designed to show you how to experience Peace, Purpose, and Prosperity in all areas of your life. Resources and links: Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions,webinars and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Authentic Moments Podcast now, give us a star rating and/or write a quick review. Thank you in advance! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authe…d1052399775?mt=2 Authentic Moments is a weekly show. New episode airs every Thursday. Subscribe, share and enjoy!

Do you sometimes feel tired, negative and overwhelmed? By chatting with Dr. Corrine Seeley it became clear that there is scientific reasons why you feel that way especially when you don't get enough adequate sleep. In this episode we talk about the importance of sleep both for parents and children. Corrine started doing fertility meditation on youtube, earned her PhD at 8 months pregnant and started her business when her baby was 6 months old. Highlights: -how a career-oriented woman went from academia to motherhood -the challenges of new motherhood -slow parenting -juicy science sleep facts that will make you go aha! -and so much more About my guest: Dr. Corrine Seeley (PHD Sleep Neuroscience), is a paediatric sleep educator and sleep consultant working out of Rebirth Wellness Centre in London Ontario. After spending almost 10 years as a researcher and course instructor in the area of sleep and brain development it wasn't until she had a baby of her own she realized how little sleep education there were for families. Many parents she met where overwhelmed and lacked confidence navigating the opinions thrown at them by friends, relatives, books, blogs and even medical doctors. Her practice Sleep by Dr. Seeley is devoted to making sleep education more accessible to new and expecting parents, helping parents one-on-one with their infants and toddlers sleep, and ultimately giving parents education, tools and support to feel empowered navigating sleep in a way that feels right for them. She works across the world with many families and has many collaborations on a global level. She has a strong passion for helping parents get the sleep they need as well and wholeheartedly believes that the key to a happy family life is being well-rested as a unit. You can find her on social media www.facebook.com/sleepbydrseeley/ or visit her website directly at www.sleepbydrseeley.com Website: www.sleepbydrseeley.com Facebook/Instagram: @sleepbydrseeley Did you enjoy this episode? Take a few minutes and quickly review the show on Apple podcasts. It helps the show. Thanks in advance! Don't know how to write a review? Here is a video tutorial I made for you. :) Resources and links: Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else-bi-monthly free support calls, Q+A sessions,webinars and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW. Visit my web site www.authenticparenting.com to schedule a 30 min. complimentary session today and get answers to your burning parenting questions. No obligation. Want to put your email to get notified about my group coaching program? Click here.

How to find happiness and maintain it is a central question. Do you know that we have what's called a set point for happiness? According to Dr. Puff we can change that. We can raise our set point and what he calls become superenjoyers. We can raise our set point of happiness. Happiness is a lot like our weight. You have to do things to maintain your healthy weight. To begin to change our happiness begins with awareness. Dr. Puff shares four steps to creating happiness. Here they are: -you know nothing -you start learning and gaining skills -with time you re going to become competent -you become a master He compares learning to be happy to learning Japanese. Regardless of your life experiences you can learn to be happy today. It's a learned skill and you can cultivate it, just like learning a new language. We also talk about parenting. He states that there are 3 ways we affect our children. There are 3 ways we affect our children: 1. unconditional love 2. what we expose them to 3. what we model and this is the most important one About my guest Dr. Robert Puff is an internationally recognized Speaker and Clinical Psychologist who helps companies and organizations identify and correct problems that are limiting their employees' job performances. He believes that a happy place of business is more efficient, successful and profitable. Studies show that many people are unhappy at work, which can be due to personal problems, family life, or not feeling fulfilled on the job. Dr. Puff's popular workshops and seminars help employee teams learn how to overcome problems to become much more engaged, enthusiastic, and productive. He uses proven principles to solve spiritual, emotional, nutritional, and physical aspects of individuals in the workplace. For several years, Dr. Puff had been ranked as the number-one U.S. "clinical psychologist" on Google. Because of his reputation as an expert on a variety of mental health issues, he has been interviewed regularly by various media outlets and has been quoted over 1,000 times. He co-hosted the weekly TV program, The Holistic Success Show, which was featured on the Discovery Channel's Fit TV for six months. His "Happiness Podcast," which focuses on ways for all of us to live a happier life, is regularly ranked among the top podcasts on iTunes. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for Psychology Today. Dr. Puff has authored 13 books on a variety of topics, including relationships, anger management, holistic healing and happiness. His two books, Finding Our Happiness Flow, and Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind, have been on the Best Seller list at His book, How to Live a Positive Life: The Art of Living Well, was a number-one bestseller at iTunes books in the "Self-Improvement" category. He regularly helps people and businesses all over the world via his corporate workshops, besides having a private practice in Newport Beach, California Do you need an ongoing parenting support for free? I invite you to join my closed Facebook group-Authentic Parenting Community-a supportive and positive space for moms and dads who want to learn and grow. What's so special about this group? There I offer exclusive FREE content- you won't get anywhere else free support calls, Q+A sessions,webinars, online trainings and self improvement challenges. I strongly believe that social and emotional support if vital for modern parents. Find yours today! Don't be alone with the challenges of parenting. JOIN NOW.