Parent Cafe

Ali and Sarah dive into the finale episode of Season 1. #toddlerthings Sarah wants to know if she's alone in a crazy tot situation. We review our season one episodes and chat about the things we've adjusted in our day to day lives as a result. Also, how impressive are some peoples pantries?? #goals

Sarah and Ali talk about challenges and frustrations that have taken a toll on everyone in different ways. Sharing your responses, discussing their own and finding ways to stay positive through it all. There are a few games you can play to help pass the time during isolation and lockdown, be sure to listen to learn how to play.

Ali and Sarah look through your responses to the Would You Rather game we played on our Instagram this weekend! Parents are met with hard choices everyday, parenthood can feel like a constant game of Would You Rather. Join us for a few good laughs as we decide where we stand. Let's just settle on there's nothing worse than wet socks...

Sarah and Ali share your stories all about parenting fails and ways your parents failed you. Lighthearted and comical, these stories are definitely for the books. Whether you forgot them at the dog park or ignored a broken bone, parents are perfectly imperfect.

Anna OT is back to dive into sensory processing. We look into understanding senses to better be able to sympathize with individuals whose senses are too little or TOO BIG. There's so much more to senses than we ever knew. Get in touch with Anna by checking her out on Facebook at Anna OT Edson.

Ali and Sarah chat about unsolicited advice you get as a new parent, a pregnant woman, a mother to a teen... Does it ever end? It's natural to want to give advice, but it's not always the most comfortable when you're receiving it. Can you think of the most common piece of advice you've received when you became a parent? Was it "Sleep when the baby is sleeping?" by chance? We thought so. 

Sarah and Ali are joined by Anna V OT to discuss sensory processing. This is episode 1 of 3, as the topic is quite extensive. Did you know that we have 8 senses? We really only pay attention to the "Basic 5", but what about the rest of them? We learn what they do and what they are responsible for when it comes to regulating our behaviours and emotions. We make some pretty neat connections about our day to day lives, too. Ever get hangry? Ya, we can relate. 

Find "Anna V OT" on Facebook 

Sarah and Ali chat about spring clean-up. Do you spring clean? What does that look like for you? Is it clearing out items you've been collecting too many of? Or getting into the deep corners of your home that don't often get the attention they need?

Sarah and Ali learn about something new to many parents - unschooling.  Marsha Shack and Stephanie Sewell are education professionals who specialize in unschooling, helping others to understand the difference between school and education, school systems and what a learning can look like for all children. We explore options that are available to parents when it comes to educating their children.

Non-Profit Organization: www.unschooling.com

Ali and Sarah have a deep conversation with Ginette Martin of Edson Eternal Balance about emotion code, what it is and what it can help parents with. The practice can help problematic behaviours and issues within our children, within parents and humankind in general.

Connect with Ginette on Facebook or Instagram (@EdsonEternalBalance)

email [email protected]

Edson Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Centre at 780-723-1985

If anyone has any further questions or would like to know more please feel free to reach out.

Books:

Siblings without rivalry By Adele Faber

Books for self love & growth:

“Untamed” by Glennon Doyle

“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz

“The Secret” on Netflix or book by Rhonda Byrne

“The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting” by Brene Brown (I have loved all of her books)

“The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle