Joyfull Parenting

Joyfull Parenting

By Kristin HughesParentingKids & Family
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Joyfull Parenting episodes

  • Dr. Farrell, what is "The Boy Crisis" ?

    In this episode I share my interview with Dr. Warren Farrell, with whom it was an honor to have a conversation with. Dr. Farrell speaks to the Joyfull Parenting audience about his latest book the Boy Crisis which he co-authored with John Gray. Tune in to learn how we can better serve the amazing  boys we are raising  and to hear about the 14 years of research that went into this book.

    Dr. Farrell has been interviewed by Oprah and Barbara Walters on several occasions, as well as by Peter Jennings, Charlie Rose, and Larry King. 

    Dr. Farrell is the only man ever elected three times to the Board of the National Organization for Women in NYC, which is a fun fact I could not leave out.  He currently serves as the Chair of the "Coalition to Create", a White House Council on Boys and Men

    41 min
  • To Homeschool or not to Homeschool, that is the Question!

    Eileen Foley is the  owner of littleacornlearning.com, a superb homeschooling resource for families with children under 8 looking for a Waldorf inspired curriculum. 

     

    In this episode she shares her mission for Little Acorn Learning and what the curriculum can offer you if your choice is to homeschool. I love how her program provides support not only for the child but for the parent/caregiver/educator as well! After viewing her material you will undoubtedly be inspired and empowered  to provide the homeschool experience you have chosen for your children and your family! 

     

    I have so much gratitude to everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast!

     

    If you haven’t already please  subscribe to the podcast. It’s also super helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others! 

     

    If you are looking to to take a deeper dive into how to go from surviving parenting to thriving as a parent, please go to https://www.joyfullparenting.com to  find out how to work with me. Please find and follow me on Facebook and IG https://www.instagram.com/joyfullparenting/

    22 min
  • The Joy of building Secure Attachment

    In this episode, author Eric Bowers shares a brief description of the different attachment styles and how we can come  closer to what he describes as earned or learned secure attachment in order to live a life imbued with more joy  and connection to yourself and others in your life.  

    To learn more about Eric go to www.roadtocompassion.com and order his book 'Meet Me in Hard to Love Places" on Amazon today, you won’t be disappointed. 

    He also references in this episode the book ‘Hold on to Your Kids’ by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté MD and the movie All the Time in the World, directed by Suzanne Crocker. Check them both out!

    To learn more about how to work with me go to www.joyfullparenting.com and follow me on IG and Facebook @joyfullparenting 

    35 min
  • Wondering About Waldorf? Part 2

    In this episode I have interviewed Ashley Renwick host of the podcast Waldorfy.

    She is not only the host of this podcast she is also mama to Jasper and a Waldorf School alumna. She is passionate about sharing information about Waldorf education and Waldorf parenting. She started Waldorfy as a way to inspire parents to find joy in raising their WHOLE child. You can subscribe to her podcast and follow her delightful instagram account https://www.instagram.com/bewaldorfy/
    If you are interested in Waldorf Education for your child(ren) who is under school age and you are in the US, go to  http://www.waldorfearlychildhood.org and if you are out of the US, check out https://iaswece.org/about-us/ . If you have a grade schooler you can find a school at https://www.waldorfeducation.org/awsna
    I have so much gratitude to everyone who has been listening to Joyfull Parenting Podcast!
    Thank you for subscribing to the podcast, rating, reviewing  and sharing it with others!
    If you are looking to to take a deeper dive into how to go from surviving parenting to thriving as a parent, please go to https://www.joyfullparenting.com and find out how to work with me.
    Follow me on Facebook and IG https://www.instagram.com/joyfullparenting/

    26 min
  • How to Speak about Race with Children

    In this episode, teaching artist, Kimaya Diggs shares about the importance of having an open and ongoing conversation about race with your children and how to begin these dialogues. She share simply tools for cultivating a family culture where the topic of race is encouraged and necessary. If you are curious about her music and her inspired work in the world check her out at www.kimayadiggs.com subscribe to her YouTube channel and follow her on IG @kimayadiggs.

    Here are resources also compiled by this rock star:

    Social Justice Resources - https://bit.ly/36YKKeX

    Teaching Kids about White Privilege - https://bit.ly/2AFrQxp

    Talking With Children about Racism, Police Brutality, and Protests - https://bit.ly/2U445WE

    Teaching Kids About Racism - https://bit.ly/3cyDgjL

    Talking About the News - https://on.natgeo.com/2ZZG7jk

    Children’s Books to Support Conversations on Race - https://bit.ly/3dsSt7y

    More Children’s Books - https://nyti.ms/2XVKedF

    Kid-Friendly Black History Movies - https://bit.ly/2XsqSxt

    Kid's Movies with Black Characters - https://bit.ly/2XycLHj

    YA Books by Black Authors - https://bit.ly/36VrzTc

    More YA Books by Black Authors - https://bzfd.it/36Vi9qI

    Black History Books for Kids - https://bit.ly/2UmQni7

    Black History Books for Middle Grades- https://bit.ly/2zXsxCo

    Talking About the Police with Children - https://n.pr/2U6e3XT

     

    Thank you for supporting the Joyfull Parenting podcast by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing the podcast! I love your feedback!If you interested in taking a deeper dive into cultivating more ease and peace and joy into your family or life with children you can go to www.joyfullparenting.com and check out the way in which I can support you. For fun and free information follow me @joyfullparenting on Instagram and Facebook.

     

    32 min
  • Guided by the Stars

    In this episode, astrologer Tara Vogel shares how she came to this magical work and how she supports parents and families through her wisdom and knowledge of the stars.

    You can find out more about how to work with Tara at www.taravogel.com and follow her @luminaryparenting on Instagram and Facebook.

    Thank you for supporting Joyfull Parenting by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing the podcast!
    I love your feedback!
    If you interested in taking a deeper dive into cultivating more ease and peace and joy into your family or life with children you can go to www.joyfullparenting.com and check out the way in which I can support you. For fun and free information follow me @joyfullparenting on Instagram and Facebook.

    32 min
  • The Importance of Respectful Care for Infants and Toddlers
    If you are a parent or a caregiver of an infant or young child than this is the podcast for you! This may even be a double listen episode to gain all the insights shared.
     
    Elsa Chahin, president of Pikler USA, shares the principals of the Pikler Approach  founded by Dr. Emmi Pikler. 
     
    In this podcast she talks about the importance of the relationship between caregiver and infant and how we can create healthy connections that will provide positive results throughout their life.
     
    Show Notes:
    Books to add to your library: 
    The Book of Joy By the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
    In Loving Hands:  How the Rights of Young Children Living in Children's Homes offer Hope and Happiness in Today's World
     

    As always thank you for subscribing to the podcast and for rating, reviewing and sharing it with others. 

    Contact me at www.joyfullparenting.com and follow me on Instagram and Facebook @joyfullparenting  

    51 min
  • Wondering about Waldorf ? Part 1

    In this episode master teacher, Karen Atkinson shares with the listeners how she is able to deliver an inspired Waldorf curriculum despite the unprecedented circumstances. Even in quarantine she continues meeting the needs of her students today, while preparing them for the future.

    Karen is a long time Waldorf educator. She has taught in both early childhood  and grade schools throughout the country. She has been a School Director, a representative to Waldorf Early Childhood Education of North America and has served on multiple School Boards.

    She is part of the summer faculty at Sunbridge Institute in NY where she teaches week-long courses to teachers. Additionally Karen has mentored and evaluated teachers and schools for over two decades and has served on accreditation teams for both Waldorf and Independent Schools . She has lectured and led workshops on Waldorf education both here in the US as well as at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland.

    Karen is a member of the Leadership Council AWSNA. She currently teaches a vibrant group of lovely first graders at the Waldorf School of Princeton. You can contact Karen at [email protected] 

    To find out more about Waldorf education go to 

    https://www.waldorfeducation.org 

    As always thank you for subscribing to the podcast and for rating, reviewing and sharing it with others. 

    Contact me at joyfullparenting.com and follow me on Instagram and Facebook @joyfullparenting 

    22 min
  • Being the Architect of your Family
    Davina Muse is a therapist serving individuals, couples and families. For over a decade. She has worked closely with Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting, The Soul of Discipline and Being at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst. She is also the director of the Simplicity Parenting Care Professional Seminars.
    In this episode Davina shares with us the fundamentals of Simplicity Parenting and answers the big questions on what parents, caregivers and educators need in order to meet the needs of our children in the 21st century.
    You can contact Davina at https://www.simplicityparenting.com or email her directly at [email protected]
     
     

     

     

    35 min
  • What Toddlers Need
    Episode #2
    In this episode Dr. Tovah Klein gives us helpful tips on what toddlers need to thrive in these unprecedented times. But when quarantine is over will our toddlers still need the same thing? Tune in and find out! Listen for the joy boost , you won’t regret it!
    Tovah Klein, Ph.D. is a psychology professor and Director of the Barnard Center for Toddler Development in New York City. She appears regularly on national TV and has been called the “Toddler Whisperer” by Good Morning America. She was a developmental advisor to Sesame Workshop and is an educational advisor to international and national programs including Ubuntu Education Fund, Room to Grow and Children’s Museum of Manhattan. Find out more about Dr. Klein on her website www.tovalklein.com and find out how you too can have a thriving toddler!
     

     

    23 min

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Joyfull Parenting is a podcast for parents and caregivers who are ready to take their experiences with young children from surviving to thriving.