As members of the family, we expect our kids to do chores and help out around the house; sometimes we even pay them for the jobs. And once they earn their money, we expect them to manage it responsibly. But where do they learn that? And how do we guide them in that without making ourselves crazy? Michelle has so many great resources, we decided to link the ... Show More
Yesterday
Why Calling Your Kid "Difficult" Changes Who They Become
Somewhere along the way, maybe out loud, maybe just in your own head, you started calling one of your children the difficult one. The intense one. The spirited one. The one with the issues. And you love them, of course you do. But quietly, where no one can see, you have wondered ... Show More
18m 38s
Jun 9
The Manipulation Myth: What's Really Happening When Your Kid Acts Out
I had been told the same story since I became a mom: “children are manipulative”, “They do that on purpose”. I believed it. I bargained and threatened, my daughter melted down harder, and the wall between us got higher. I had been told kids push their parents because they want th ... Show More
14m 48s
Mar 2020
Updates for Parents! COVID-19, Read-Along Ebooks, and How to Get Ad-Free Episodes!
Here's a little episode for parents about our coronavirus schedule (spoiler: it's not changing), our patreon tiers and new reward (read-along ebooks at the $3/month level!) and also an idea for an art project you and your family can do while you're stuck at home :)
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5m 8s
Jul 2021
The Fight for Childcare Starts at Home (with Eve Rodsky)
Childcare doesn’t just happen out in the world. It also happens in each and every home where a child lives. In this bonus episode, we hear from Eve Rodsky, the author of Fair Play (Reese’s Book Club October ‘19), about how to create more cooperative homes and families. “While we' ... Show More
20m 4s