Parenting the Intensity

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" Today, we'll explore sibling relationships with one or more emotionally intense children. The Challenge of Conflicting Needs When One or More Children Demand More Parental Guilt Children's Relationships: Is It Our Fault? Less Intense Sibling Experience How Do We Cope? If you haven’t, subscribe to the new private podcast ‘You’re not failing’, to stop feeling…well like you’re doing it wrong and start to build your parental confident https://familymoments.ca/notfailing You can find everything else I offer on the website www.familymoments.ca so you can take action on what’s the most important for you right now.  * I’m recording this podcast on an unceeded territory of the N'dakina and Wabanaki communities.

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" Today we will normalize the feeling of isolation and explore the reasons for this isolation: Understanding our experience (or lack thereof) Sharing our experience (once again, or lack thereof) Judgment We will also explore the fact that sometimes we need to isolate ourselves to process, give ourselves time, and protect ourselves. And as a possible solution: seek the right support to break the feeling of isolation. Need to feel part of a community. Clean up the support around us. Impact of good support on confidence. If you haven’t, subscribe to the new private podcast ‘You’re not failing’, to stop feeling…well like you’re doing it wrong and start to build your parental confident https://familymoments.ca/notfailing You can find everything else I offer on the website www.familymoments.ca so you can take action on what’s the most important for you right now.  * I’m recording this podcast on an unceeded territory of the N'dakina and Wabanaki communities.

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" Today, we'll discuss trauma. This may seem like something that doesn't apply to your situation, but you might be surprised. We'll cover: What minor trauma, major trauma, and complex trauma are? Why it's not widely recognized in official systems and the impact it has School trauma Healthcare system trauma Rebound or direct trauma from parents: Burnout If you haven’t, subscribe to the new private podcast ‘You’re not failing’, to stop feeling…well like you’re doing it wrong and start to build your parental confident https://familymoments.ca/notfailing You can find everything else I offer on the website www.familymoments.ca so you can take action on what’s the most important for you right now.  * I’m recording this podcast on an unceeded territory of the N'dakina and Wabanaki communities.

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" In this episode we'll be talking about parental confidence—what it really means, why it matters, and how it impacts the way we respond (rather than react) to our emotionally intense kids. Rooted in my experience and findings from my Master's degree I'll cover the internal and external factors that shape our sense of confidence as parents, including our knowledge, personal experience, relationships with our children, and the influence of societal expectations and outside feedback. I'll also share practical strategies for identifying your own parenting triggers, building self-compassion, and shifting from guilt and self-doubt to a more empowered and intuitive approach. If you haven’t, subscribe to the new private podcast ‘You’re not failing’, to stop feeling…well like you’re doing it wrong and start to build your parental confident https://familymoments.ca/notfailing You can find everything else I offer on the website www.familymoments.ca so you can take action on what’s the most important for you right now.  * I’m recording this podcast on an unceeded territory of the N'dakina and Wabanaki communities.

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" Today, we are talking about grief, because yes, we are going through a grieving process of what our life is not what we expected or what society is telling us it should be. And that might make us feel some guilt. We will dive into: What is grief in general What's different with our grief Why there's not reason to feel guilt Ways to support yourself in the grieving process If you haven’t, subscribe to the new private podcast ‘You’re not failing’, to stop feeling…well like you’re doing it wrong and start to build your parental confident https://familymoments.ca/notfailing You can find everything else I offer on the website www.familymoments.ca so you can take action on what’s the most important for you right now.  * I’m recording this podcast on an unceeded territory of the N'dakina and Wabanaki communities.

This is a special episode from the "Parenting the Intensity Retreat - Conflict Edition" coming up February 25th-27th! (start tomorrow) It's the live kick-off call from the Facebook group that shares how the event works and explain how the nervous system works and it's impact on the emotional reaction and conflicts in our family and how working with instead of against it can make a difference. You can go to minute 26 if you only want the info on the Nervous system You can get register over here at www.parentingtheintensity.ca/register to get access to it all! What to expect from this recording -What to expect this week and how it will all work -How to win prizes -Goal of the retreat -How to choose which presentations to attend -How to get the most of the presentations you attend -Deep Connection Pass -Dive into the Nervous System (it's key to so many presentations, it's important to understand)

This roundtable is part of the Parenting the Intensity Retreat 2025 - Conflict Edition. You can register to the retreat at www.parentingtheintensity.ca/register  We discussed strategies for staying calm as parents to support children effectively and why it's important. We emphasized self-care, understanding triggers, adapting parenting strategies, and modeling calm behavior, while focusing on the importance of addressing underlying needs and setting realistic priorities. Key themes are: Staying calm to support children. Impact of parents' calmness on kids. Self-care and basic needs. Understanding and handling triggers. Role of environment in behavior. Modeling self care and regulation for children. Differentiation in sibling parenting. Panelists are: Laurie Moser from https://www.stayingactive.ca/ Jen Lumanlan M.S., M.Ed from https://www.yourparentingmojo.com Malia Phelps Waller from www.maliaphelpswaller.com/homeschooltoolbox Moderator is retreat host Anouk Briere-Godbout, owner of Family Moments www.familymoments.ca

This roundtable is part of the Parenting the Intensity Retreat 2025 - Conflict Edition. You can register to the retreat at www.parentingtheintensity.ca/register Panelists are: Afsaneh Moradian from https://www.mlccoaching.com Allison Livingston from https://www.5stepstoconnect.com Shaqueena Murreld M.S., CCC- SLP from www.immersedtherapies.com Moderator is retreat host Anouk Briere-Godbout, owner of Family Moments www.familymoments.ca In this roundtable we discussed shifting perspectives on children's behavior, emphasizing understanding unmet needs, emotional regulation, modeling, and reducing conflict. We highlighted strategies like connecting through empathy, validating feelings, and maintaining a flexible approach for effective parenting. Key themes are: Understanding children's behavior Conflict resolution in parenting Emotional regulation techniques Communication strategies with children Homeschooling challenges and solutions Parental expectations and pressures Importance of apologies and repairs Supporting children's unmet needs

This is a special episode sharing all the details about the "Parenting the Intensity Retreat - Conflict Edition" coming up February 25th-27th! You can get on the waitlist over here at www.parentingtheintensity.ca/retreat before February 10th or register if it's after that date! You want to be on the waitlist for the reminders of the pre-retreat live roundtables!

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" This is the last episode of the season (that lasted around a year and a half. The podcast will pause until after the Parenting the Intensity Retreat in February (there might be some surprise episode once in a while but I can't promise anything). To get the episodes when they will be available again, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Here are the links referenced in the episode: Judgment workshop on November 24th (replay available): https://familymoments.ca/product/navigating-judgments-workshop/ Holiday episode on Judgment: https://www.justcast.com/shows/parenting-the-intensity/audioposts/1524263 Parenting the Intensity Retreat waitlist: https://parentingtheintensity.ca/ Self Care Guide: https://familymoments.ca/realistic-self-care-for-busy-parents/ Meltdown to Connection Guide: https://familymoments.ca/from-meltdown-to-connection/

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" 🎙️ Excited to share our latest episode of "Parenting the Intensity" featuring Scotti Weintraub of Reframe Parenting, a returned guest. With her we delve into the challenges and misconceptions about advocating for our kids in school settings. Here are three key takeaways from our discussion: 🔑 Advocacy Empowerment: Parents often fear being labeled as "that parent." We explore the importance of overcoming this fear to effectively advocate for your child's needs, focusing on their support and success. 🔑 Communication and Relationships: Building and maintaining strong relationships with teachers is crucial. Open communication can help balance power dynamics, ensuring that parents' voices are valued and considered. 🔑 Exploration of Educational Options: Traditional schooling may not always meet every child's needs. It's important to consider alternative options and work proactively to address educational challenges. Empower yourself as an advocate for your child! 💪 Connect with Scotti www.reframeparenting.com https://www.instagram.com/reframeparenting/ Resources mentioned Ross Green website: Lives in the Balance Loss at School, book by Ross Green Understood.org None profit Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" I had the pleasure of hosting Danika Maddocks again on the podcast. In this episode, we delve deep into how autonomy and kids' interests can be pivotal in overcoming challenges, especially for emotionally intense, gifted, and twice-exceptional children. Danika, a psychologist and founder of the Gifted Learning Lab, shared her valuable insights on how these approaches can benefit not only neurodivergent kids but all children. Here are some key takeaways: 🔹 Leverage Autonomy to Promote Well-being: Autonomy is crucial for all kids but necessary for neurodivergent children. Allowing them to have control in certain aspects can lead to a boost in motivation and overall well-being. 🔹 Incorporate Interests to Ease Difficult Tasks: Engaging kids' interests—even during mundane tasks like morning routines—can transform struggles into enjoyable experiences, enhancing their motivation and cooperation. 🔹 Focus on Expanding Joy to Address Challenges: Crafting time for enjoyable for the child can help improve overall well-being, sometimes reducing the intensity of challenging behaviors. Dive into the full episode to explore practical ways to redefine parenting strategies for your exceptional children. Let's foster environments where our kids feel understood, supported, and empowered. "You can give autonomy and support at the same time...A lot of neurodivergent and emotionally intense kids do really benefit from more help, and that's actually gonna give them more independence in the long run because they're not gonna be overwhelmed all the time." Connect with Danika www.giftedlearninglab.com https://www.instagram.com/giftedlearninglab/ Resources mentioned Reduce Power Struggles with Your Gifted/2e Kid free email mini course Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" 🌟 Navigating Sibling Dynamics in Emotionally Intense Families 🌟 In our latest episode of "Parenting the Intensity," we're thrilled to have Shruti Kumar, a parenting coach based in the Netherlands, share her insights on fostering healthy sibling relationships, especially when one child has higher emotional needs. Key Takeaways: Understanding Each Child's Unique Needs: It's crucial for parents to recognize and accept the different needs and characteristics of each child. Doing so helps in balancing the attention given to neurodivergent and neurotypical siblings, promoting empathy and understanding. Communication is Key: Open dialogue is essential in managing sibling conflicts. Parents should facilitate honest conversations about feelings and needs, encouraging children to express emotions, even the difficult ones. This helps siblings bond without comparisons or unrealistic expectations. Building a Support System: Parenting emotionally intense children comes with its challenges. Emphasizing the strength of a supportive community, Shruti suggests forming a "village" to aid child development and parental well-being. This includes finding external support and creating peer relationship opportunities to help both neurodivergent and neurotypical children thrive. Join us as we delve deeper into these challenges and discover strategies that can transform your family's dynamic. "The most important thing is to help both kids understand that they are looking at the world through a completely different lens and, you know, answer their questions with all honesty." Connect with Shruti https://empoweredconnections.nl/ Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" This new episode of "Parenting the Intensity" features Gillian Boudreaux, clinical and school psychologist. We dig deep into how we can better understand and support our emotionally intense kiddos, whether you're a parent, teacher, or just someone keen on creating a nurturing space for kids. ✨ What You'll Learn: Be Curious, Not Judgy: Keeping a curious mindset about kid behavior helps us respond with patience and support instead of jumping to conclusions. Ditch the Bias: Our expectations can shape how we interact, especially in schools. Staying aware of biases helps avoid reinforcing those stereotypes. Talk It Out: Being open about all our feeling, good and bad, helps lighten the stress load and keeps kids grounded in reality. Catch all the insights and tips to make your interactions more positive and supportive. Plus, check out Gillian's recommended resources for more ways to handle the ups and downs of parenting intense kids Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca Get in contact with Gillian. gillianboudreauphd.com IG @calmconnectionpsychology Ressources mentioned Learn Play Thrive Podcast: Two Sides of the Spectrum Book Calm the Chaos by Dayna Abraham Fair Play Life.com Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

This episode is part of the "Special Connection Series" 5 episodes, released every day this week The focus is all on lowering conflict with our emotionally intense kids by connecting instead of correcting 5 topics Focus on the Relationship, Not the Behaviors Why Emotionally Intense Kids Feel Disconnected Stop Conflict in it’s Track Reframing Discipline and Boundaries Building Connection in Small Family Moments Go listen to the previous and next episodes for all the information and subscribe on the website to get the Magazine that complement those 5 episodes with short takeaways versions of the episode, so you can refer back to them more easily, insight from guests of the podcast and an opportunity to join the Connected Family experiment next week. Today's topic : Building Connection in Simple Family MomentsIn tis episode I explore the power of building connection with our kids and how it can be simpler than we think. I share insights on the importance of focusing on small, everyday moments to nurture connection and enhance self-care and why documenting these moments can counteract our brain's tendency to focus on the negative. Join the Connected Family experiment September 30th to October 6th Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

This episode is part of the "Special Connection Series" 5 episodes, released every day this week The focus is all on lowering conflict with our emotionally intense kids by connecting instead of correcting 5 topics Focus on the Relationship, Not the Behaviors Why Emotionally Intense Kids Feel Disconnected Stop Conflict in it’s Track Reframing Discipline and Boundaries Building Connection in Small Family Moments Go listen to the previous and next episodes for all the information and subscribe on the website to get the Magazine that complement those 5 episodes with short takeaways versions of the episode, so you can refer back to them more easily, insight from guests of the podcast and an opportunity to join the Connected Family experiment next week. Today's topic : Reframing Discipline and BoundariesIn this episode we discusses the importance of setting boundaries as a way to support our children's needs and provide a safe container, rather than simply enforcing rules for the sake of it and explore the need to question our expectations and choose boundaries that truly matter to us and our children, rather than those influenced by societal norms and we also address the idea of lowering demands when necessary and not panicking when boundaries need to be adjusted. Joint the Connected Family experiment September 30th to October 6th Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

This episode is part of the "Special Connection Series" 5 episodes, released every day this week The focus is all on lowering conflict with our emotionally intense kids by connecting instead of correcting 5 topics Focus on the Relationship, Not the Behaviors Why Emotionally Intense Kids Feel Disconnected Stop Conflict in it’s Track Reframing Discipline and Boundaries Building Connection in Small Family Moments Go listen to the previous and next episodes for all the information and subscribe on the website to get the Magazine that complement those 5 episodes with short takeaways versions of the episode, so you can refer back to them more easily, insight from guests of the podcast and an opportunity to join the Connected Family experiment next week. Today's topic : Stop conflict in it's trackWe will talk all about the power you hold as parents to stop the conflicts by staying calm and not engaging, a practice that's easier said than done, but that will allow to conflict to dissolves even if your child is still reacting intensly. Joint the Connected Family experiment September 30th to October 6th Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

This episode is part of the "Special Connection Series" 5 episodes, released every day this week The focus is all on lowering conflict with our emotionally intense kids by connecting instead of correcting 5 topics Focus on the Relationship, Not the Behaviors Why Emotionally Intense Kids Feel Disconnected Stop Conflict in it’s Track Reframing Discipline and Boundaries Building Connection in Small Family Moments Go listen to the previous and next episodes for all the information and subscribe on the website to get the Magazine that complement those 5 episodes with short takeaways versions of the episode, so you can refer back to them more easily, insight from guests of the podcast and an opportunity to join the Connected Family experiment next week. Today's topic : Why emotionally intense kids feel disconnectedI discuss into the reasons why emotionally intense kids often feel disconnected from their parents and other adults. The impact of constant correction on their behavior, how it affects their self-confidence, and the feeling of being misunderstood. And also the struggles parents encounter in feeling judged, disappointing themselves, and seeking understanding. Joint the Connected Family experiment September 30th to October 6th Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

This episode is part of the "Special Connection Series" 5 episodes, released every day this week The focus is all on lowering conflict with our emotionally intense kids by connecting instead of correcting 5 topics Focus on the Relationship, Not the Behaviors Why Emotionally Intense Kids Feel Disconnected Stop Conflict in it’s Track Reframing Discipline and Boundaries Building Connection in Small Family Moments Go listen to the previous and next episodes for all the information and subscribe on the website to get the Magazine that complement those 5 episodes with short takeaways versions of the episode, so you can refer back to them more easily, insight from guests of the podcast and an opportunity to join the Connected Family experiment next week. Today's topic : Focus on the relationship, not the behavior We'll explore how traditional parenting advice often focuses on controlling behavior, but we're here to shift the focus to building a strong and understanding relationship with our unique kids first. Join the Connected Family experiment September 30th to October 6th Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!" In today's episode, we have guest Penny Williams, a parenting coach for ADHD and autistic families. Together, we'll talk all about the myths behind "good" and "bad" emotions and behaviors, and discuss why trying to change our kids to fit societal norms is misguided. Instead, Penny suggest understanding, compassion, and radical acceptance. We’ll explore how feelings of safety and regulation are crucial for appropriate behavior, and why transparency in our own emotional struggles can model healthier ways for our children to handle theirs. Plus, Penny shares invaluable resources to help parents navigate this journey. "And we are doing every human being a disservice by saying that some emotions are good and some emotions are bad. Every single emotion is natural. Our biology triggers all of these different types of emotions, and that is just the way it is." Connect with Penny https://ParentingADHDandAutism.com https://www.instagram.com/pennywilliams/  Resources mentioned Making social emotional learning stick, book by Elizabeth Sautter Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay