Category Discipline
What to Say When Your Child Makes Outrageous Statements | Ep. 37
Have you ever heard an outrageous statement from your child? Outrageous statements come in all shapes and sizes and can often trigger disbelief or even outrage in parents. Perhaps thatโs why theyโre called outrageous statements!ย Itโs tempting for us, asโฆ
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Avoiding Power Struggles Is Simpler Than You Think
We all want to avoid power struggles with our kids. The tantrums can be exhausting. Asking sincere questions, even with small kids, is a great way to redirect defiance and, most importantly, to build wisdom and responsibility in our children.โฆ
How to Have a Great Summer Without Pestering Your Kids | Ep. 36
Are you feeling anxious about this summer? Summer can be a fantastic opportunity to connect with your kids, but it can also present new challenges. You want to have a great summer, but arenโt quite sure how to get there.โฆ
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Are You Tired of Having to Nag Your Kids? | Ep. 35
Does it seem like all you do is nag your kids? Are you frustrated because this is the sixth time you have asked your child to take out the garbage? Nagging and arguing can become the frustrating norm in manyโฆ
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Toddler Discipline Doesn’t Have to Be a Battle
If you’ve got a toddler, is discipline a challenge? Sometimes those cute little people do really frustrating things! And it’s hard to know how to respond. But this mom knocked it out of the ballpark. This story is such aโฆ
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This week we were supposed to launch a new online course, and had all sorts of plans around the content and marketing for that course. Weโve decided, instead, to hit a big pause button on all content, all social media,โฆ
How to Put Screens Back in Their Place | Ep. 34
You want to be intentional about screen time with your kids, but youโve got an uphill battle! The pandemic isnโt making it any easier either. If youโre struggling with how to be intentional about screens, especially when your kids requireโฆ
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What To Do When Kids Interrupt Important Conference Calls | Ep. 33
Working at home can be challenging! And exasperating. In this difficult season where many parents are juggling kids and working from home, our โnew normalโ is anything but normal. Parents are asking, “How do I stop kids interrupting conference calls?”โฆ
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Help Your Struggling Child Grieve His Pre-Coronavirus Life | Ep. 31
Like many of us, your child might be grieving his pre-coronavirus life. This challenging time can bring strong emotions to the surface in our kids (and in us as parents). These emotions can be signs of a child’s underlying grief.โฆ
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How to Create a Simple Sensory Diet for Restless, Homebound Kids | Ep. 30
Are you โwalking on eggshellsโ with restless, homebound kids? Do your kids have a case of โGrumpy Child Syndromeโ? Your family may need an extra dose of a healthy sensory diet. What is a sensory diet? Why is it important?โฆ
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