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Parenting The Adlerian Way

Parenting The Adlerian Way

By: Alyson Schafer
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Join internationally acclaimed parenting expert Alyson Schafer every Monday as she answers your parenting questions. Without judgement and backed with easily understandable theory and research, she’ll offer up actionable solutions you can implement immediately. Alyson puts the “sense" back into "common sense parenting" with her warm, inspiring and informed Adlerian approach. Alyson is the author of three best selling parenting books with HarperCollinsCanada including; “Breaking The Good Mom Myth” “Honey, I Wrecked The Kids” and Ain't Misbehavin’” and the go-to expert for national media outlets.Send Alyson your parenting question to alyson@alysonschafer.com with #AskAlyson in the subject line or to @alysonschafer on any of her social media platforms. Questions will be answered anonymously.

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  • 203: Help For Those Who Have Trouble Making and Enforcing Boundaries!
    Sep 22 2025

    Are you too kind? Are you a nice person who has trouble setting boundaries in your relationships, including with your children? If that is you, then check out this episode. I interviewed Jennifer Febel who is the author of “How to Set Boundaries (without feeling like a d*ck)”. She and I talked about what a boundary actually is, and the hurdles we need to overcome in order to set and enforce them. Jennifer shares the beauty of their purpose as well as how to start by delving into your own self-discovery.


    You can find Jennifer’s book here:

    How to Set Boundaries (without feeling like a d*ck)


    You can learn more about Jennifer and her services at:

    www.btgwellness.com



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    Thank you to FeedSpot for selecting “Parenting the Adlerian Way” as the #1 parenting podcast in Canada!


    Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I’ll answer (anonymously) on an upcoming Q&A podcast.


    Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my “Responsibilities By Age” pdf.

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    46 mins
  • 202: “10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World” With Dr Jean Twenge
    Sep 15 2025

    Dr Twenge’s latest book is a must read for parents who are overwhelmed by managing their children’s tech. We discuss the research behind the 10 rules she outlines in her book, as well as how to address the likely pushback from your kids, and the pragmatic action steps for implementation. This book is just what every family needs. Dr Twenge also shares about the new digital landscape and the hurdles that she and other parents face in managing kids, and she also offers a clear path forward. Do not miss this episode!


    Dr Jean’s Twenge’s book “Ten Rules for Raising Kids In a High-Tech World” can be found here:

    https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/10-Rules-for-Raising-Kids-in-a-High-Tech-World/Jean-M-Twenge/9781668099995

    OR

    https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Raising-Kids-High-Tech-World/dp/1668099993


    Follow Dr Jean Twenge here:

    www.JeanTwenge.com

    X.com @jean_twenge



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    Thank you to FeedSpot for selecting “Parenting the Adlerian Way” as the #1 parenting podcast in Canada!


    Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I’ll answer (anonymously) on an upcoming Q&A podcast.


    Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive my “Responsibilities By Age” pdf.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    27 mins
  • 201: Parenting Q & A with Alyson Schafer
    Sep 8 2025

    Q1. Boy/girl twins placed in the same class and already bickering over what the teacher said, who’s following the teacher’s instructions better etc…


    Q2. Teen athlete is not eating breakfast or lunch, not enough water, and then throwing off the evening schedule by eating right after school.


    Q3. Child in daycare is potty trained, eats everything and very co-operative, but at home they have accidents, are a picky eater and won’t listen.


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    Looking for more Adlerian wisdom? Check out The Daily Adler Newsletter


    Do you have a parenting question for me? Send it to hello@alysonschafer.com and I’ll answer (anonymously) on an upcoming Q&A podcast.


    Check out more free parenting advice on my blog at www.alysonschafer.com


    Sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.alysonschafer.com and receive a free “Home Responsibilities by Age” checklist.



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    27 mins
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