Do you agree or disagree with Kirk’s shocking advice for handling a child who yells at his Mom and defies her authority? Learn why some kids shut down and aren’t motivated. What do you do when one child takes all of your energy and attention? How do you help kids who give up when work becomes difficult? This is a fantastic podcast so don’t miss this one.
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5 Quick Ways to Calm Big Emotions During Thanksgiving #539
<p>This holiday is a powder keg for explosive emotions: tired, sensitive, strong-willed kids off their normal schedule in a loud, chaotic environment surrounded by impatient, extended family. So what can you do to prepare yourself for the inevitable meltdown? And what can you do ... Show More
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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
Mar 2023
Toddler Not Listening? Do This!
Getting little ones to listen can drive parents to their wits' end! However, there are productive, practical, and pleasant ways of persuading kids to play along without bribing or bullying them. Motivating your toddler to listen can be extremely frustrating, especially when you h ... Show More
14m 34s
Oct 2021
#257: Not Listening, Aggression, Misbehaviors & Poor Choices
A 6 year old is really struggling with a lot of different misbehaviors like not listening, aggression, and making poor choices and both the parents and his nanny are wondering how to help him through these trouble spots, especially at specific times of day when he seems to strugg ... Show More
27m 47s
May 2023
Stop Yelling, Start Connecting
Are you tired of feeling guilty and overwhelmed because you're constantly yelling at your kids? Do you wish you could be calmer and more in control of your emotions? Well, you're in luck because, in this episode, we're going to give you some awesome tips on how to stop yelling at ... Show More
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Love More, Care Less [118]
Our children will inevitably make mistakes, say hurtful things, be selfish, and mess up. They HAVE to do that. It's part of growing up. So if we realize this, how do we deal with it? How do we handle the inherent anxiety of parenting? You might be surprised that the answer is not ... Show More
38m 20s
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
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