000: Philosophy (aka “What’s this Podcast All About?”)

I always thought the infant phase would be the hardest part of parenting, when all the baby does is eat and sleep and cry.  Now I have a toddler I’m finding it’s harder than having a baby, some of the support systems that I had when she was a baby aren’t there any more, and the parenting skills I need are totally different.  How do I even know what I need to learn to not mess up this parenting thing?  Should I go back to school to try to figure it all out?   In this episode I’ll tell you the history and principles behind the podcast and what we’ll learn together.   Note: When I revamped the website I decided that after two years of shows, some of the information in this episode was out of date.  I recently re-recorded it to highlight the resources I’ve created for you.   Please do subscribe to the show by entering your name and email address in the box below to receive updates when new podcast episodes and blog posts are published, as well as calls for questions and occasional requests for co-interviewers.  And if you’d like to continue the conversation, come join us in the Your Parenting Mojo Facebook Group!   Jump to highlights 00:03 What Your Parenting Mojo is about. This podcast examines strategies and tools related to parenting and child development that are grounded in scientific research and principles of respectful parenting. 03:00 Two main principles of the podcast: The first is respectful parenting, also called R.I.E. The second is using scientific research wherever it's available. 09:22 Each episode takes 10 to 40 hours of research with citations included. 10:51 What else does Jen offer beyond the podcast? She offers consultations on specific parenting challenges, has courses on homeschooling and parenting in school systems, and runs a membership group called Finding Your Parenting Mojo, where parents work on reducing conflict and making sure their daily interactions with kids match their parenting goals. 12:29 Wrapping up   References (On the topic of Reggio Emilia): Edwards, C., Gandini, L., & Forman, G. (Eds). (2012). The hundred languages of children. Santa Barbara: Praeger (On the topic of Resources for Infant Educarers/RIE): Gerber, M. & Johnson, A. (1988). Your self-confident baby. New York: Wiley