When Kids Are Wrong & Do Irritating Things:
Your son tears his pancakes with his bare hands. Your daughter doesn’t clean her room or do schoolwork the way you want. Your child procrastinates. It’s irritating. How can you use these moments to actually teach your child AND bond, rather than creating more power struggles?
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Nov 23
Tired Of Being Judged & Having Your Child’s Spirit Crushed? 10 Quick Tips #538
<p>The typical parenting strategies don’t work with strong-willed kids. So you get judged by family, teachers, even your own spouse. During the holidays, extended family may have strong opinions about what you’re doing wrong while your child’s spirit gets crushed being compared. ... Show More
24m 7s
Nov 19
4 Ways to Avoid Embarrassing Meltdowns With Family & In Public #537
<p>What’s more fun than having your intense, emotional, particular child have a meltdown right in front of your entire family or church?! Have a strong-willed child who is great for one parent, but falls apart when both parents or siblings are around? You are going to experience ... Show More
21m 16s
Nov 16
10 Ways to Cultivate A Growth Mindset in Kids Who Make Excuses, Blame Others, Lose Poorly #536
<p>Have a child who makes excuses, blames others, won't take responsibility for their choices, or perhaps struggles academically? How do you instill confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset in kids from ages 4-24? I want to give you 10 practical action steps and scripts you c ... Show More
23m 8s
Feb 2021
How to Communicate More Skillfully With Your Kids - Dr. Jennie Rosier [264]
We parents are often unknowingly (and knowingly) making some big communication mistakes with our children. These mistakes can cause resistance, resentment, and damage to your relationship. How can we communicate better? I talk to Jennie Rosier, Ph.D. about how to improve our comm ... Show More
56m 49s
May 2021
How to Help Anxious Kids - Natasha Daniels [275]
When are fears normal for kids and when are they a cause for concern? In this episode, I talk to Natasha Daniels, anxiety & OCD Child therapist and a mom to three kids with anxiety and OCD, who helps us to distinguish between the two. She offers valuable insights into what signs ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2023
When Our Kids Make Mistakes
<p>As parents, we naturally resort to correction, yelling, punishments, and even shame when our kids make mistakes. But these actions often convey that our love for them depends on their behavior. Listen in today as Michelle helps you understand how to show your kids unconditiona ... Show More
16m 55s
Jan 2023
How to Help ADHD Kids - Seth Perler [386]
When Seth Perler was little he was called “lazy, unmotivated, and easily distracted,” by his teachers. Now he helps struggling ADHD kids not just survive, but thrive. In this episode we talk about helping kids with executive functioning, why it’s so important, and even give some ... Show More
53m 31s
Aug 2021
How to Help Build Your Kid’s Self-Esteem
<p>Life’s full of challenges, and as parents, we want to send our children out into the world ready and self-assured so they can get through everything society throws at them. Self-esteem plays a huge role in that, and their time as kids and teens is a crucial time in building it ... Show More
10m 37s