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- Interview with Carrie Lingenfelter: Mindful Parenting: Supporting Our Sensitive & Neurodiverse Children
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger speaks with Carrie Lingenfelter about the challenges and joys of conscious parenting,
particularly for parents of highly sensitive and neurodiverse children. They explore the importance of mindfulness, self-care, and the mind-body connection in parenting. Carrie shares her experiences and insights on how to navigate parenting with empathy and understanding, while also emphasizing the significance of teaching mindfulness to children. The discussion highlights the need for parents to embrace their own emotional journeys and the value of celebrating different sensitivities and neurodiversity in their children.Keywords
mindfulness, parenting, conscious parenting, sensitive children, self-care, neurodiversity, spirituality, emotional intelligence, child development, empathy
Takeaways
- Mindfulness can involve focusing on positive qualities and changing mindsets.
- Parenting requires self-care and recharging for emotional well-being and longevity.
- Developing a mind-body connection is important for both parents and children.
- Teaching children mindfulness can help them navigate their emotions.
- Embracing disappointment may lead to finding joy in unexpected situations.
- Neurodiversity and high sensitivities have their own gifts that can be celebrated as unique strengths.
- Creative parenting can lead to innovative solutions for challenges that arise.
- Children benefit from seeing their parents or caregivers model emotional growth.
- The future of parenting involves nurturing creativity and individuality.
Guest Contact
Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hearttoheartparentspodcast/
Podcast: https://hearttoheartlife.com/podcast/
Host Contact
Dr. Stephanie Dueger
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Amazon: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
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25 min - Interview with Eileen Henry, Part 2: Attachment & Bonding in Toddler Sleep Learning, Calming the Cry, & Intimacy
Summary
In Part 2 of this two-part conversation with Eileen Henry, a pioneer in child sleep solutions and author of The Compassionate Sleep Solution: Calming the Cry (2016), she discusses safe co-sleeping and the best time to transition a child for parents who feel ready. Eileen shares how involving a young child in preparing to sleep alone helps them feels empowered and how a calm evening
routine allows their nervous system to settle and aids in “falling” asleep. Finally, she discusses regressions and falling in terms of their importance for development and shares how healthy intimacy between parents may change over time.Keywords
child sleep, parenting, attachment, sleep learning, sleep training, infant needs, co-sleeping, parental self-regulation, developmental milestones, crying, intimacy
Takeaways
- Wonder and embodied boundaries are important developments in early childhood.
- “Regressions” allow us to pick up a previously- learned skill (like crawling again, even though a child can walk) and incorporate it.
- Development often happens in a “spiral” way, rather than a linear way.
- Different forms of co-sleeping can be safe if done correctly, and transitioning to independent sleep should be gradual.
- Creating a calming, safe sleep environment and routine is vital for a child's sleep success.
- “Falling” takes many forms in a child’s early life, and one of those forms is feeling safe enough to fall asleep.
- Healthy intimacy between parents is important for most relationships and will likely change over the course of becoming parents and beyond.
Guest Contact
Website: www.compassionatesleepsolutions.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/compassionatesleepsolutions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/compassionatesleep/
Book: The Compassionate Sleep Solution: Calming the Cry (2016) by Eileen Henry
Host Contact
Dr. Stephanie Dueger
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Amazon: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
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25 min - Interview with Eileen Henry, Infant & Child Sleep Pioneer: Attachment & Bonding in Infant Sleep Learning, & Calming the Cry
Summary
In Part 1 of this two-part enlightening conversation, Eileen Henry, a pioneer in infant and child sleep solutions, RIE® Associate, and author of The Compassionate Sleep Solution: Calming the Cry (2016), discusses various sleep learning methods for infants, emphasizing the importance of attachment and understanding a baby's basic needs. She explores the complexities of crying, parental responses, and the significance of embodied self-regulation practices for parents. Eileen also addresses developmental milestones in infant sleep, The discussion highlights the interplay between parenting, intimacy, and the evolving dynamics of family life.
Keywords
child sleep, parenting, attachment, sleep training, sleep learning, infant needs, co-sleeping, parental self-regulation, developmental milestones, crying, intimacy
Takeaways
- The four major sleep methods include Cry It Out, Stay and Pay, a Cry It Out Variation,
and the Compassionate Sleep Solution.- Healthy attachment and bonding are crucial for a child's sense of safety during sleep learning (versus “sleep training”).
- Understanding a baby's four basic needs, partially based in Resources for Infant Educarers [RIE]
principles (relationship, food, quality sleep, and down/playtime), is essential for effective sleep learning practices.- "Parent-reinforced needs" can impact a child's sleep and overall well-being.
- Crying serves a purpose and is best witnessed and attended to rather than ignored.
- Parental self-regulation and embodiment practices can help us manage our responses to a child's crying.
- Developmental milestones significantly influence sleep patterns in infants and toddlers
Guest Contact
Website: www.compassionatesleepsolutions.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/compassionatesleepsolutions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/compassionatesleep/
Book: The Compassionate Sleep Solution: Calming the Cry (2016) by Eileen Henry
Host Contact
Dr. Stephanie Dueger
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Amazon: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Bookshop.org: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
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31 min - Interview with Family Food Consultant Zoë Willis on Nourishment: Time-Saving Tips About Healthy Home Cooking to Support Busy New & Working Parents
Summary
In this conversation with Dr. Stephanie Dueger, family food consultant Zoë Willis shares about her journey in helping busy parents navigate the challenges of healthy, easy home cooking. A mother of five, Zoë offers her insights on the importance of providing food for new parents, the need for community support, and practical tips for easier meal planning and preparation for parents
returning to work. The discussion emphasizes the transformative power of food in family life and the necessity of asking for help during the often-challengingtransition to parenthood.Keywords
family food consultant, nutritious meals, busy parents, meal planning, postpartum support, community building, cooking tips, family dynamics
Takeaways
- Many parents feel overwhelmed and need support in cooking easy, healthy meals at home.
- Food is one of the best gifts for new parents during the transition to parenthood.
- Community support is crucial for new parents, and food can bring families and communities together.
- Asking for help as a new parent can be challenging but necessary.
- Nourishing meals should focus on high iron content for post-birth recovery.
- Slow cookers and pressure cookers are essential kitchen tools for easier meal prep.
- Cultural practices around food can provide valuable insights.
- Meal planning and batch cooking can ease the transition back to work for new parents.
Guest Contact
Zoë Willis' Website: realliferealkitchen.comIG: @realliferealkitchen
Freebies, including Back to Work Made Easy for New Moms: https://realliferealkitchen.com/freebies/
Host Contact
Dr. Stephanie Dueger
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Amazon: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Bookshop.org: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
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23 min - Interview with Michael Trout: An Infant Mental Health Expert Shares Thoughts on Navigating Early Parenthood with Empathy, Reasonable Expectations, & Our Own Brilliance
Summary
With more than four decades of expertise and experience working in the Infant Mental Health field, Michael Trout, director of the Infant-Parent Institute, shares some of his wisdom with expectant and new parents. He explains why empathy can be a new parent's or caregiver's greatest ally in their relationship with their child, and why leaning into our own brilliance as parents may help us more than any book or advice from well-meaning people. Michael also shares his thoughts about helping adoptive children, who by definition come to their new families with loss, and why empathy and reasonable expectations are so critical.
Keywords
parenting, new parents, empathy, infant mental health, babies, adoptive parents, adopted children, prenatal bonding
Takeaways
- Empathy may be a parent's or caregiver's greatest ally in their relationship with their child.
- Leaning into our own brilliance as a parent or caregiver may be more important than any book you can read or advice you may receive from a well-meaning person.
- More than four decades of work with families in the Infant Mental Health field have supported Michael Trout's belief that validating and asking the right questions can help people find their own brilliance as parents and caregivers.
- Adoptive children by definition come to their new families with loss. Having reasonable expectations of the special circumstances of what raising an adopted child may entail helps support both the child and the adoptive parents.
Guest Contact
Michael Trout: www.infant-parent.com
Host Contact
Dr. Stephanie Dueger
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Amazon: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Bookshop.org: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
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44 min - Interview with Kay Paschal: The Preschool-Aged Child: Considerations for Parents
Summary
Kay Paschal, author of 'Insert Giggle Giggle: Laughing Your Way Through Raising Kids and Running a Business,' (2024), shares her experience of owning and operating two private preschools for 25 years near Atlanta, GA. She discusses the inspiration behind starting the preschools, the joy of bringing families together, and the shifts and trends she witnessed in parenting over the years. Kay also offers advice for parents on embracing a more laid-back parenting approach, recognizing and appreciating the uniqueness of each child, and choosing the right preschool fit for their children.
Keywords
preschool, parenting, early childhood development, family, community, parenting styles
Takeaways
- Preschool can be a rewarding experience for the whole family, as it can bring young families together and create lasting relationships.
- Embracing a more laid-back parenting approach, trusting themselves, and not overanalyzing every parenting decision can be helpful for parents.
- Each child is unique, and parents and children benefit from recognizing and appreciating their individual strengths and weaknesses.
- When choosing a preschool, parents should consider their child's needs, tour different schools, and ask the right questions to ensure a
good fit for their family.- Parenting styles can vary, and it's important for parents to find a style that aligns with their values and their child's needs and personality.
Guest Contact:
Kay Pschal email: [email protected]
Website: InsertGiggleGiggle.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/insertgigglegiggle/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Insert-Giggle-Laughing-through-Business/
Host Contact:
Dr. Stephanie Dueger
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Amazon: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Bookshop.org: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
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21 min - Interview with Barbara Decker: Hypnobirthing and Prenatal Bonding (BA) to Help Parents Prepare for Birth
Summary
Barbara Decker, a Hypnobirthing practitioner and trainer,
discusses the importance of Hypnobirthing and Prenatal Bonding (BA) in childbirth. Hypnobirthing is a class expectant parents can take that both helps them face birth with knowledge and tools and helps them learn to trust the body and mind in the birthing process. It invites birthing parents to overcome fear and teaches relaxationtechniques to create a calm and safe birthing experience. Prenatal Bonding (BA) focuses on building a strong bond with the baby in the womb through visualization, touch, and positive affirmations. Used together, Hypnobirthingand Prenatal Bonding (BA) can reduce anxiety, lower rates of birth trauma, and improve bonding experiences between parents and their babies.Keywords
Hypnobirthing, childbirth, Prenatal Bonding (BA), relaxation, fear release, bonding with baby
Takeaways
- Hypnobirthing is a way of facing birth with knowledge and learning to trust the body and mind.
- Prenatal Bonding (BA) focuses on building a strong bond with your baby in the womb through visualization, touch, and positive affirmations.
- Used together, Hypnobirthing and Prenatal Bonding (BA) can help reduce anxiety, lower rates of birth trauma, and improve bonding experiences between
parents and their babies.- Taking time to relax and connect with your baby in the womb can have a positive impact on the birthing experience and parenting journey.
- Repairing when mistakes are made as a parent is critical to help maintain a strong bond with your child.
Guest Contact:
Barbara Decker: https://www.soulofbirthing.com/
Host Contact:
Dr. Stephanie Dueger
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Amazon: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Bookshop.org: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
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45 min - Interview with Certified Nurse Midwife and Birth Intuitive Counselor Teresa Robertson: Connecting with Baby through Intuition
Summary
Teresa Robertson, a certified nurse midwife and birth intuitive counselor, discusses the power of intuition in pregnancy and childbirth. She shares stories of how
connecting with the unborn baby can lead to profound shifts in the birthing experience. Teresa explains that intuition is a natural ability that we all possess, that it can be developed and trusted, and that it may be related toour survival instincts. She emphasizes the importance of integrating intuition with the physical and medical aspects of pregnancy and birth, which can lead to more ease for the parents and baby. Teresa also introduces the concept of intuitive signals and how they can guide decision-making during childbirth. Overall, she encourages curiosity and openness to intuition as a valuable tool in the birthing process.Keywords
intuition, pregnancy, childbirth, birth intuitive, certified nurse midwife, connecting with unborn baby, integrating intuition, intuitive signals, decision-making
Takeaways
- Intuition is a natural ability that we all possess.
- Intuition can be developed and trusted and may be related to our survival instincts.
- Connecting with the unborn baby can lead to profound shifts in the birthing experience and
the relationship between the parents and child.- Integrating intuition with the physical and medical aspects of pregnancy and birth can support more ease for both parents and baby.
- Intuitive signals can guide decision-making during childbirth.
Guest Contact
Websites: http://www.BirthIntuitive.com Or: www.LivingIntuitiveCounseling.com
Email: Email: [email protected]Freebie: Pregnancy Morning Meditation: http://livingintuitive.audioacrobat.com/download/AMPregWeek1.mp3
Freebie: Pregnancy Evening Meditation:
http://livingintuitive.audioacrobat.com/download/PMLivingIntuitiveWeek1.mp3
Host Contact:
Dr. Stephanie Dueger
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Amazon: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Bookshop.org: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
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24 min - Interview with Sarice Holley: Practical Advice for New Parents About Physical Self-Care
Summary
Sarice Holley, a registered dietitian nutritionist and mompreneur, shares her journey into motherhood and the importance of self-care for moms. She emphasizes the need for moms to prioritize their own health and wellness, as well as ask for and accept help. Sarice discusses the barriers she faced in caring for herself, including exhaustion and the overwhelming love for her child, which kept her focus consistently on her baby. She provides practical advice on nutrition and physical self-care, such as prioritizing sleep, hydrating, and incorporating healthy fats and fiber into the diet. Sarice also highlights the benefits of baby-led weaning and the importance of exposing babies to a variety of flavors and spices. Finally, she offers tips for retraining ourselves to listen to our hunger and satiety cues, including slowing down, drinking water before meals, and practicing mindfulness.
Keywords
motherhood, self-care, nutrition, physical self-care, sleep,
hydration, healthy fats, fiber, baby-led weaning, flavors, spices, hunger cues, satiety cues, mindfulnessTakeaways
- Self-care is essential for moms to prioritize their own
health and well-being.- Asking for and accepting help is important for moms to avoid burnout.
- Prioritizing sleep, hydration, and incorporating healthy fats and fiber into the diet are key aspects of physical self-care.
- Baby-led weaning can help babies develop their motor skills and explore different flavors and textures.
- Slowing down, drinking water before meals, and practicing mindfulness can help us retrain ourselves to listen to our hunger and satiety cues.
Guest Contact
Website: sariceholley.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@sariceholleyRD
Freebie: https://sariceholley.com/about/
Host Contact
Dr. Stephanie Dueger
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
Amazon Book: https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Parenthood-Essential-Conversations-Becoming/dp/1647463181/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P05R0ZD6CQZC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wzz0avW-zijfpM-uUtniED75Vy7ZZC0YTiC5uvlo7VRig2VT0-NiLTB9_3k-DS_YOjZLBc_9sMyYc1xd91cb8A.JtU-gySKAmfEshal-0u34erIDYzZoUR-qPfLxIPUvw0&dib_tag=se&keywords=preparing+for+parenthood+55&qid=1719617834&s=audible&sprefix=preparing+for+parenthood+55%2Caudible%2C103&sr=1-1
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30 min - Interview with Alyssa Brade: Milennial Discusses Why "Mommy Needs a Minute"
Summary
Alyssa Brade, author of Mommy Needs a Minute: From Burnout to Empowerment, shares her personal journey of becoming a Millennial mom and the difficult challenges she faced. She discusses the impact of societal expectations on maternal mental health and the need for authentic solutions. Alyssa emphasizes the importance of self-discovery, mental health, and making authentic, aligned choices as a parent. She provides valuable insights and tips for overwhelmed and burned-out moms, encouraging them to slow down and prioritize their
well-being.Keywords
maternal mental health, Millennial mom, parenting challenges, self-discovery, mental health, authentic choices, overwhelmed moms, burned-out moms, well-being
Takeaways
- Alyssa Brade shares her personal journey of unexpectedly becoming a Millennial mom during the pandemic and the difficult challenges she faced.
- The impact of societal expectations on maternal mental health is overlooked, and authentic, aligned solutions are needed for each individual.
- Parenting is a journey that invites self-discovery (if we allow it), impacts our mental and physical health, and changes us as human beings.
- Some valuable tips for overwhelmed and burned-out moms include journaling and slowing down in order to understand themselves better and live a present, authentic life.
Guest Contact
FB: https://www.facebook.com/authoralyssabrade
IG: https://www.instagram.com/authoralyssabrade/
Amazon book: https://www.amazon.com/Mommy-Needs-Minute-Burnout-Empowerment/dp/B0D5JYJ3SB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FHGAQ8VPL2SI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-zLPr2lenGCqxToiafPRDKxzVkM6iVGWnPMZ7XC5zPN7IRQECSidpL9za5nLRW8Wkg5Avj8Ju1GPdDCvIcvPDefS48PHmQM6hGu3PuTj6zZwAUQNRG7pq7e7b6XBriT_LLbL4Vff0a81amcbnnEC5Q-b7YRNk32dMFrQGwT7s8tjiufnFEJqSTZ1Sm4LVqTMuDOyfByL5MTtqmDsiVYTk6FAQrXd33r379-ZL7BywIY.Gofy3J_UhtiOHSd1VZLxzTsb8J_sKhwtTHG25QmThIg&dib_tag=se&keywords=mommy+needs+a+minute&qid=1719617173&sprefix=mommy+needs%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1
Host Contact:
Dr. Stephanie Dueger
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
Amazon Book: https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Parenthood-Essential-Conversations-Becoming/dp/1647463181/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P05R0ZD6CQZC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wzz0avW-zijfpM-uUtniED75Vy7ZZC0YTiC5uvlo7VRig2VT0-NiLTB9_3k-DS_YOjZLBc_9sMyYc1xd91cb8A.JtU-gySKAmfEshal-0u34erIDYzZoUR-qPfLxIPUvw0&dib_tag=se&keywords=preparing+for+parenthood+55&qid=1719617834&s=audible&sprefix=preparing+for+parenthood+55%2Caudible%2C103&sr=1-1
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About Prepared for Parenthood
From the publisher's feed
Prepared for Parenthood is an educational podcast for hopeful, expectant, and new parents with little ones up to age 5. On this show, we’ll discuss everything from the most up-to-date practicals of…
best supporting your children, to thriving in relationship as a family, to more eye-opening and even surprising topics around the psychology and development of babies from conception through age 5. I’m your host, Dr. Stephanie Dueger, a psychotherapist, author, educator, parent coach, and married mother of two. My background is in pre- and perinatal psychology and health, and child development.