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NW Make things right 111

Coaching Your Kids to Make It Right | Ep. 111

Do you sometimes struggle to think of an appropriate consequence for your child’s misbehavior?  Or dole out punishment only to have your child refuse to accept the punishment? Sigh.  Offering consistent and effective discipline can feel like an ongoing and…

NW Calm down Ep 110

Why “Calm Down!” Doesn’t Work | Ep. 110

In today’s episode, Corrie and Alan Thetford (founders of Building Wise Families and Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) join Stacy Bellward (podcast host) to discuss how to help our children want to calm down when they are experiencing big emotions.…

NW Calm yourself ep 109

Calming Yourself Before Going Into Discipline | Ep.109

“Why are you so mad all the time?” Do you ever hear this from your child? You probably don’t intend to look mad. You may not even be aware of your furrowed brow or irritated expression. And it’s especially hard…