The Middle Path of Parenting: On Attachment and Why Who You Are Matters More

The Middle Path of Parenting: On Attachment and Why Who You Are Matters More

Author: Anna Seewald September 18, 2025 Duration: 58:36

Todd Sarner is a parenting coach and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping families turn daily power struggles and emotional chaos into connection, calm, and cooperation at home.

[00:00] Introduction — why quick fixes on social media backfire

[02:35] What parents really need instead

[05:10] The foundational role of attachment

[08:25] "Collect before you direct" explained

[12:00] Walking the middle path between chaos and rigidity

[16:40] Parenting as our kids (and we) grow and evolve

[20:15] What children need most from us today

[24:50] How Todd's philosophy has shifted over time

[29:30] Practical tools: bridging and matchmaking

[34:15] The Disney Hug Rule for connection

[38:20] The magic of satiation hugs

[42:00] Closing reflections and takeaways

 

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Anna Seewald hosts Authentic Parenting, a space for those who believe that raising children is deeply intertwined with growing themselves. This podcast moves beyond quick tips and strategies to explore the inner work required to parent with intention. Conversations here are grounded in a trauma-informed perspective, offering a compassionate lens through which to examine family patterns and reactions. The core idea is that by consciously addressing our own histories and connecting with our authentic selves, we can interrupt cycles of generational stress. What you’ll hear in each episode are thoughtful discussions and practical insights aimed at transforming daily challenges into opportunities for connection. The goal isn’t perfection, but fostering a family life with more calm, understanding, and genuine joy. It’s about creating an environment where children can thrive without carrying burdens forward. Tuning into this podcast feels like a supportive dialogue, reminding you that the journey of parenting is also a profound path of personal discovery. It’s for anyone ready to embrace the motto of raising their children while growing themselves.
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