Parenting that focuses on mutual respect with Alyson Schafer

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In today’s episode, we chat with Alyson Schafer, one of Canada’s leading parenting experts. Have you ever heard of Adlerian or democratic parenting? If not, this episode will teach you all about Alfred Adler’s parenting strategies founded on mutual respect. Alyson discusses how important it is to regulate your own emotions and learn to be uncomfortable so you can better parent your child. We touch on the importance of “me time” whether it be alone or with your children, and how therapy can be very beneficial. Overall, we discuss how parenting has changed over the years and where it's heading.

For more resources, you can head to Alyson’s website https://alysonschafer.com/ where you can find a free “Home Responsibilities By Age” tip sheet.

Parenting Teens Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alysonschafersparentingteens/

Books mentioned in this episode:
Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers
https://www.amazon.ca/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Stress-Related/dp/0805073698
Atomic Habits
https://www.amazon.ca/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

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