Category Discipline

7 Activities to Teach Patience to the Child Who Wants It NOW
You want to teach your child patience, but it probably feels like an uphill battle. See if this sounds familiar. Your child asks for something. Maybe youโre not opposed to their idea, but itโs something theyโre going to have toโฆ

Is Your Child Not Sharing? 4 Strategies to Help Your Child Learn to Share
Your child might sing โsharing is caringโ at the top of her lungs one minute and grab her brotherโs toy the next. If your small child is not sharing well yet, take a deep breath. Not sharing toys does notโฆ

Navigating Compassion Fatigue | Ep. 105
Not all families who have been formed through adoption have experienced what is discussed on this podcast. Regardless of how your family was formed, or the challenges you have in your home, there is a wide range of experiences whenโฆ
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I Just Can’t Get My Kids Off the Screen!
Don't just say, "No!" say, "Yes!" too!

Is Your Child the Obliging Rule Follower? Listen to This. | Ep. 104
Do you sometimes worry about your child who is a rule follower? Wait, what?! Donโt we want kids who follow the rules? Parents often express their concerns about their defiant child. But rule-following? That doesnโt seem like a bad thing!โฆ
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Why Doesn’t Your Tween Want to Shower? We Don’t Know Either.
(But here's a good way of finding out & cultivating wisdom)

Should Dads Demand Respect? | Ep. 103
Should dads demand respect? Maybe this sounds familiar: โNo, I donโt want to!โ โThis is dumb, youโre unfair!โ โWho cares if my homework isnโt done?!โ Hey dads, have you experienced this kind of pushback from your kids? It can pushโฆ
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How to Be a More Playful Parent | Ep. 102
Sometimes parenting can feel like one big list of things you have to get done. It can be so hard to switch gears from the many demands of being a parent to having joyful and playful time with your kiddos!โฆ
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Childhood Wounds: What They Are & How To Free Your Parenting of Them
Are you struggling to experience joyful, connected, authentic relationships with your loved ones? Is it possible that childhood wounds are keeping you stuck? Hereโs a story you may relate to: She sat right in the front row of a Connectedโฆ

Does Attachment Style Matter? | Ep. 101
Your relationship with your child might feel โoff,โ but youโre not sure why. Could it be that the way you were parented impacts the way you parent? Your attachment style affects all your most important relationships – from spouse toโฆ
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