Parenting Control - Where I have It and ...

A listener wants to know if it's OK to always pick up a fussy, needy toddler who always wants to be held? Will this responsiveness perpetuate more neediness and get in the way of building independence? Another mom wants to know how to handle a particular attention-seeking behavio ... Show More

It's easy to get overwhelmed in the day-to-day. Pretty soon you're flying by the seat of your pants and can't seem to get your feet under you. How do you switch focus from constantly putting out fires to parenting with more intention? Then sometimes parenting in the short-term is ... Show More

Toddlerhood is the first big push for independence and with that often comes defiance. How do we support independence while also setting healthy boundaries? One mom asks for some guidance on dealing with her toddler's defiance, while another asks about how to deal with her toddle ... Show More

Are you in limbo about when to discipline your children? Do you sometimes wish your kids came with an instruction manual? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss the best wisdom for when and when not to discipline as we work to raise our children in the ways of the Lo ... Show More

<p>Join me on the podcast this week as I show you why we try to control our kids, and how to create a plan for what you can do instead. There is absolutely no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting, so I hope the questions I'm sharing with you today guide you in creating a paren ... Show More

Is more parental involvement always better? It's all well-intended, but where do we draw the line? In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore how hovering too much can actually stunt a teen's growth. They discuss the impact of over-involvement versus under-invol ... Show More

If you're wondering how to teach right and wrong, how to encourage your kids to listen, "behave," and how to gain their respect, this episode is for you. We use limits to say no but we come with kindness and empathy so there is no severing of our connection with our children. Lim ... Show More

We are breaking down a parenting question about one mom's daughter and her social situations. We'll be talking about why intervening isn't always the best option and how to manage our children's feelings when tough social moments arise. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, jo ... Show More

What are your biggest hopes for your kids? Dr. Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly discuss three essential things every child needs. Also, Danny and John share why some of Dr. Schroeder's parenting essentials matter as you're raising your kids.   Receive the bookSimple Habits for Effect ... Show More

How much do you trust your teen? For many parents, this can be a hard question to answer. But at some point, gradually letting go of control is the best thing for your child — and for you! In today's show, Mark delves into the topic of control versus trust in the parent-teen rela ... Show More

We're discussing manipulation and if our kids truly manipulate us? Take some time to journal on it using Michelle's journaling guide and join the discussion on our private Facebook Community Group. Feeling called to bring this work to other parents? Our Coaching Certification Pro ... Show More