Empowered Parenting Podcast

About Empowered Parenting Podcast

You are listening to Empowered Parenting Real Parents, Real Stories. A Podcast that inspires parents to feel courageous and confident in their parenting journey. Listen in with parent and child therapist Cindy Smolkin (MSW/RSW) and Alisa Daly, Director of First Foundations Jewish Community Preschools, and meet real parents struggling with real issues. Tune in every Thursday to help you and your children build resilience. Subscribe now.

Publisher

Studio B

Category

education · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Mar 2021

Latest episode

27 May 2021

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 May 2021

   The Dad Perspective - With Special Guests The Dumb Dad Podcast

   Our guests this week are Evan Berger & Kevin Laferriere of the Dumb Dad Podcast! You may recognize them from their hilarious Tik Toks and viral “Dad Press Conference” video that have been making their way across the internet! Both stay-at-home dads, this duo expertly weaves humour and vulnerability throughout everything they do. Today we dive into their experiences of fatherhood through the pandemic and in general. On our shows we often highlight tools developed by Jennifer Kolari. If you are interested in Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at connectedparenting.com (http://connectedparenting.com/) You can continue the conversation with us on social media @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast service. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

2. 

   20 May 2021

   Becoming a Parent - The Journey of Unpredictability

   Whether you choose to become a parent or choose not to become a parent, there are deep emotions that are wrapped up within it. On today’s episode we go on a ride with our guest Kim, from flying solo, to the struggles of infertility, to finally being solidly grounded in the day-to-day of caring for a family. Content Warning: Today's episode contains open discussion about pregnancy loss. On our shows we often highlight tools developed by Jennifer Kolari. If you are interested in Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at connectedparenting.com (http://connectedparenting.com/) You can continue the conversation with us on social media @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast service. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

3. 

   13 May 2021

   Finding Your Optimism - The True Meaning of Empowered Parenting

   Today we meet Bethany, a parent who went down the rabbit hole of negativity and found herself parenting through a lens of cynicism and stress. But she pulled herself out. And we can’t wait for you to hear how. Join us for today’s episode where Cindy and Alisa explore Optimism and the true meaning of Empowered Parenting. On our shows we often highlight tools developed by Jennifer Kolari. If you are interested in Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at connectedparenting.com (http://connectedparenting.com/) You can continue the conversation with us on social media @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast service. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

4. 

   6 May 2021

   Finding Balance While Feeling Fragile

   On today’s episode we explore how to parent when you are feeling fragile. Our guest this week Lisa Sonshine’s job as a prominent children’s performer is to bring joy and happiness, but Lisa’s Father passed away recently so joy is sometimes hard to find these days. Lisa is finding herself navigating the pandemic, parenting her young son and trying to be present in the deep grief all at the same time. Join us while Cindy and Alisa explore ways to find the balance in hard times. On our shows we often highlight tools developed by Jennifer Kolari. If you are interested in Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at connectedparenting.com (http://connectedparenting.com/) You can continue the conversation with us on social media @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

5. 

   29 Apr 2021

   Isolation and COVID: Parenting in the Pandemic

   Here in Ontario where our Podcast is recorded, we are entering another lockdown and we are all at the end of our tether. We have this impossible job of teaching our children how to learn emotional regulation during an impossible time to feel regulated, all while we ourselves are feeling completely dysregulated. Today we welcome Liat Horovitz, life coach, and host of the hit podcast Minx Your Morning to talk about how we can all get through this. On our shows we often highlight tools developed by Jennifer Kolari. If you are interested in Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at connectedparenting.com (http://connectedparenting.com/) You can continue the conversation with us on social media @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization. Don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast service.

6. 

   22 Apr 2021

   Juggling it All: Sacrifice and Balance in Parenting

   Ask yourself… How many roles do you take on each day? A parent. A partner. A sibling, daughter or son, and friend. Where do you feel pulled, and what does this look like in your world? In order to balance all of these roles, what do you feel like you end up sacrificing in the process? Through their personal stories, Julie and Jordana so eloquently describe the idea of the “invisible mask” we present to others - the mask that demonstrates our strength, bravery, success, and competency on the outside, and in the process shields our internal feelings of being torn, doubting ourselves and guilt. This mask has protective factors but it's also important to take it off. On our shows we often highlight tools developed by Jennifer Kolari. If you are interested in Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at connectedparenting.com (http://connectedparenting.com/) You can continue the conversation with us on social media @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

7. 

   15 Apr 2021

   Kids' Pushback and Parental Polarization: The Complexity of Setting Limits

   Today's episode is all about setting limits with our kids and how setting those limits helps lay the foundation for kids being able to handle life when things get hard. Parental polarization often takes place though when our thoughts or beliefs around limits don’t match. So, how can we work through this? On today's show we may highlight tools developed by Jennifer Kolari. If you are interested in learning more about Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at: https://connectedparenting.com/ You can continue the conversation with us on Social at @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

8. 

   8 Apr 2021

   Am I getting Anything Right? The Power of Guilt

   Parental guilt seems to be a never-ending well we keep drawing from. Before you take another drink, pause and tune in to today’s episode to learn how common this is. We’ll give you some thoughts on how to relieve yourself of some of it. You can continue the conversation with us on Social at @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Don’t forget to LIKE this page and SUBSCRIBE to our show on your favourite podcast service. We are on all of them - Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spotify. On today's show we discuss tools developed by Jennifer Kolari. If you are interested in learning more about Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at: https://connectedparenting.com/ DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

9. 

   1 Apr 2021

   Learning the Art of Conflict Resolution - Sibling Relationships

   A lot bubbles up for parents when faced with children who are fighting all the time. How do you tell the difference between healthy/unhealthy sibling rivalry? How do we teach our children ways to get along with each other and build healthy relationships? Perhaps most importantly, how do we model good conflict resolution skills when we struggle to keep our own emotions in check? On today's show we highlight one of the tools developed by Jennifer Kolari "Friendship Moves and Friendship Blocks". If you are interested in learning more about Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at: https://connectedparenting.com/ You can continue the conversation with us on Social at @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

10. 

    25 Mar 2021

    You Both Can Handle This - Growing From Moments of Conflict.

    Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast players. You'll find us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer and more! TODAY'S EPISODE: Temper Tantrums are a normal part of everyday life with children. But how do you stay in the moment with your children and not dysregulate too when you just don't have time for a tantrum. As Alisa's wise Mom says "you can't go around it, you have to go through it". A tantrum can be an opportunity to show your child compassion, understanding and connection. Today's episode Cindy and Alisa explore this topic, with Alisa as our parent. We welcome her husband Rob as a special guest and Cindy gives us some tips and tools on how we can keep our cool when things are getting hot around us. If you are interested in learning more about Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at: https://connectedparenting.com/ You can continue the conversation with us on Social at @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

11. 

    18 Mar 2021

    You Are Not A Failure - Managing Screen Time In The Pandemic

    Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast players. You'll find us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer and more! TODAY'S EPISODE: The pandemic has forced us to be “on” as parents more than we are accustomed to. Many of us have little relief, little help, no date nights, no vacations, no office to go to- it can feel like we are parenting ALL THE TIME. Many of us are turning to screen time for decompression, for household quiet time and even as a babysitter for our kids. Today's episode welcomes back Robynn and will explore how we as parents are feeling about the amount of screen time our kids are having in the pandemic and give some tips and tools on how we can weave in some balance. If you are interested in learning more about Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at: https://connectedparenting.com/ You can continue the conversation with us on Social at @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

12. 

    11 Mar 2021

    How Do We Parent in A Pandemic?

    Episode Description: The pandemic has led to a phenomenal amount of stress. It is affecting the mental health of parents. No one has a road map for parenting in these circumstances. Parents are often feeling like they are getting it wrong. Let’s look at how to work through this and how to find compassion for ourselves. If you are interested in learning more about Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at: https://connectedparenting.com/ You can continue the conversation with us on Social at @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Or on our website at empoweredparentingpodcast.com DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

13. 

    4 Mar 2021

    We're Excited! Join our First Episode and Meet Your Hosts!

    Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Like our Podcast and Subscribe! On Today's Episode Cindy and Alisa introduce themselves and share what brought them together to launch their sought-after Parenting Clinic's and now this exciting new Podcast, where they bring the essence of their Parenting Clinics to you. Together they talk about how there is no "how-to book", that will completely cure parenting stress. You can utilize tips and tricks but at the end of the day, as parents we are on a journey that requires us to be strong, brave and have the internal courage to manage the constant changes. And how important it is to take a step back and look at our children through the lens of compassion, so we can better understand them as a whole person. Cindy and Alisa ask: "what if our podcast helps parents to feel OK, and to know that if they feel ok, they are going to do ok by their kids". If you are interested in learning more about Connected Parenting, please visit Jennifer Kolari's webpage at: https://connectedparenting.com/ You can continue the conversation with us on Social at @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Or on our website at empoweredparentingpodcast.com DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are our own and do not reflect the views and opinions of any organization.

14. 

    1 Mar 2021

    Empowered Parenting Podcast Trailer

    Now more than ever, parents and children need compassion and support. We are thrilled to bring you Empowered Parenting, Real Parents, Real Stories, a weekly resource for parents to turn to. From Parenting in a Pandemic through to how to manage screen time, real parents will be joining us to share their common issues and learn compassion-based parenting strategies. Our first episode is launching on Thursday March 4th and a new episode will drop every Thursday thereafter.