You are going to come face to face with a child who feels angry, frustrated, anxious…and ultimately helpless. I used to feel helpless as a parent and react just like my son. Until I finally learned how to connect and diffuse these situations...and respond the way I wish my Dad had treated me. I show you exactly how with a script and action steps in this very ... Show More
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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
Oct 13
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Last week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.</p><p>Today, we’re going deeper, <em>inside the body,</em> to ex ... Show More
39m 12s
Sep 17
Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns, and Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids
Big kids mean big feelings and sometimes that shows up as defiance, meltdowns, or even anxiety. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on beneath the surface and why it’s not just “bad behavior.” We often think school-aged is cruising with emotions but big feeling ... Show More
51m 48s
Aug 25
The Follow-Up: How to Handle a Tantrum
Tantrums are a universal parenting challenge—they can feel overwhelming, embarrassing, or downright exhausting. But what if you had a simple, practical way to respond that actually helps your child learn to calm down?
In this follow-up episode, I’m joined by Chris Lake, educator ... Show More
13m 56s
Jul 2025
How to Get Your Toddler to Listen Without Yelling: 7 Everyday Strategies Ep 111
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? </p><p>From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to:</p><p> – Encoura ... Show More
41m 10s
Feb 2024
Are You Raising A Nice Kid?
In this episode, we delve into fostering kindness within our families, prompted by a study showing kids often think their parents value success over empathy. As a pediatrician and mom, I share actionable steps for embedding kindness in our daily lives, from acknowledging the groc ... Show More
10m 1s
Jan 2025
The Big-Hearted Way To Prevent Power Struggles - altogether!
Power struggles with toddlers can feel exhausting—but they don’t have to be inevitable. In this episode, I’ll share simple, big-hearted ways to prevent battles before they start. Learn how to give your child a sense of control, offer the right kind of choices, and use playfulness ... Show More
12m 53s