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Raising Strong Kids in a Soft World: Inspired by The Obstacle Is the Way- With Bansari Shah
In this episode of The Parenting Wisdom Podcast, I sit down with Bansari Shah, MA and CPLC—educator, certified life coach, Director of Outreach at Acton Academy Essex,...
Leading Our Kids to a Meaningful Life
In this episode, I share 5 powerful ways to bring meaning back into our kids’ lives—tools that go beyond screen limits and behavioral strategies to touch something dee...
Therapy Can’t Fix This: The Real Reason Our Kids Feel Lost
Our society has undergone a radical transformation—from one rooted in hierarchy, authority, and tradition to one that celebrates openness, equality, and emotional auth...
Finding Joy in the Hard: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Meaning- A Conversation with Suzanne Andora Barron
In today’s powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Suzanne Andora Barron—yoga instructor, breathwork and meditation guide, and host of the Finding Joy in the H...
Letting Kids ‘Be Who They Are’ Is Failing Them
In today’s episode, we explore a powerful—and often uncomfortable—truth: judgment-free parenting is not what our children need.In a world lacking a clear moral compass...
Parenting from a Jewish Perspective — with Fraida Shusterman
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, I sit down with Fraida Shusterman—Orthodox Jewish mother of 11 and a woman of remarkable perspective and strength. Fraida shar...
Bring Beauty Back to Our Kids' Lives
Inspired by John Vervaeke’s Course “The Premise of Beauty” on Peterson AcademyIn this deeply reflective solo episode, we dive into how our children’s mental health cri...
"If You Don't Influence Your Child, Kim Kardashian Will Do It For You" Reclaim Authority With Avital Schreiber-Levy
In this powerful episode, we explore why so many modern parents—especially in the millennial generation—feel like they’ve lost their authority. We unpack the cultural ...
Spiritual Embodiment in Education: Raising Whole and Connected Kids With Ben Cheek
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Cheek—spiritual guide, educator, and Executive Director of Camp Deerpark—to explore how spirituality can be a transformative forc...
You Won't Mess Up Your Kids!
In this episode, I address a common fear many parents have—the worry that they are going to mess up their kids. This belief is rooted in false assumptions about the na...
Letting Our Kids Have Their Journey With Siri Baruc Thornton
Parenting is a beautifully messy, ever-changing journey. In this episode, I sit down with Siri Baruc Thornton, a multifaceted creative and healer, to explore how we ca...
The Messy Journey of Mindful Parenting: Raising Kids into Responsible Adults – An Interview with Hunter Clarke-Fields
In this episode of Parenting Wisdom, I sit down with Hunter Clarke-Fields, host of the Mindful Mama Podcast, global speaker, mindfulness meditation teacher, and #1 bes...
Weaving Tradition, Parenting, and Personal Growth with Jodi Kahn
In this episode of Parenting Wisdom, I sit down with Jodi Kahn, a breakthrough coach, healer, and expert in health transformation and conscious living. Jodi is an obse...
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger: Finding the Balance Between Safety and Challenge
In this solo episode, we explore the unintended consequences of modern parenting, particularly the risk of overprotection. We discuss how resilience is built through o...
Realistic Compassion – An Answer to Mother’s Suffering! An Interview with Anat Zuria.
In this episode, I sit down with Anat Zuria, an acclaimed Israeli filmmaker and deep thinker, to explore a significant factor in the maternal mental health crisis over...
Balancing Love and Discipline – Being the Leader Our Kids Need Us to Be! Interview with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
In this episode, I interview Claudia Noriega-Bernstein as we discuss the secrets to building and maintaining a strong, lasting bond with our children. Claudia, a mothe...
#2. Raising Kids to Embrace Challenges and Trust Themselves
In this episode, we explore thespiritual journey of parenting—how raising children is also an opportunity for our own growth and evolution. Every experience we go thro...
#1. How To Raise Kids To Find Meaning In a World That Lost Its Moral Compass
In this solo episode, I explore the growing mental health crisis among children and argue that a key reason behind it is the loss of meaning in our society. Without a ...
Welcome to The Parenting Wisdom Podcast!
🎙️ The Parenting Wisdom Podcast – Trailer Host: Efrat Amira | Parenting Coach & Lifelong Learner Welcome to The Parenting Wisdom Podcast! Parenting today comes with an...
AP 25: Getting Ready for Teen Years With Cheryl Pankhurst
The teen years may seem terrifying, as our kids start to step away from our sheltering presence and turn outwards, beginning to learn who they truly are. These years c...
AP 24: What are collages really looking for with Anne Johnson
There is a misconception about what colleges are looking for, and it has a devastating effect on the way we educate our kids! We think that they are looking for people...
AP 23: How to we succeed outside of the system with Marco Colasacco
Tap into this philosophical and spiritual conversation I had with Marco Colasacco. Marco is married to Dalia, they have 3 kids in the alternative school Acton Academy,...
AP 22: I am worthy of taking care of myself! Special Mother's Day episode
Mother’s Day is around the corner and I thought it’s a great time to remind us all of the importance of self-care- not only on Mother’s Day but EVERY DAY. That is why ...
AP 21: Redefining Power and Discipline Through Martial Arts With Dante Howell
Every time my kids finish their martial arts class with their exceptional teacher, Dante, they come away not just with improved skills but with a deeper understanding ...
AP 20: How I Built and Hindered My Kids Resilience
In this episode, join me as I delve into three personal anecdotes from my journey as a parent. Two of these stories highlight moments I consider successful, where I wa...
AP 19: Resilient Parents- Resilient Kids with Aida Mysan
Grab your free guide- Raising Resilient Kids here: alternative-parenting.ck.page/resilienceAida Mysan, Aida is a trauma-informed somatic and psychedelic practitioner, ...
AP 18: Listening to Our Bodies Wisdom In Parenting With Leah LaHue!
Grab your free Raising Resilient Kids Guide here: https://alternative-parenting.ck.page/resilienceThe mind-body connection is obvious to us, we know that our thoughts ...
AP 17: Our Kids as Our Spiritual Mentors!
Homaya is a highly attuned international spiritual leader, master teacher, and paramount healer, known for bringing together ancient wisdom with innovative contemporar...
AP 16: Preparing Kids for a Fulfilling Future- The Village Electric School- With Ben Ashfield
The Village Electric, an alternative school, emphasizes the importance of individualized progression, and nurturing each child's curiosity and genius. It brings just t...
AP 15: Appreciating Our Kid’s Uniqueness Using Human Design With Shilamida Friedman
In this episode you will listen to an interview with Shilamida Friedman, we talked about appreciating the uniqueness of our children, and understanding and accepting t...
