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Payoffs & Accidental Rewards: How to Focus on the Right Stuff | Ep. 194
Have you ever noticed bad behavior increasing the more you attempt to quell it in your child? You might be facing a situation of payoffs, accidental rewards or misplaced “focus fertilizer.” In this episode, Chad Hayenga and Jim Jackson unpack…
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Asking vs. Telling: What Parents Need to Know About Questions & Learning
Are you asking or telling your kids what to do? I’m a teller by nature. It seems easier. Maybe it’s just more efficient. I tell my child what to do, and then she does it. I tell her the answer…
“Help! How on Earth Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores?”
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How the Happiness Trifecta Might Transform Chores | Ep. 186
What if chores weren’t a constant struggle in your household? Join Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Marni Love and Corrie Thetford as they discuss the Happiness Trifecta and how it can transform the way chores are done at your house.…
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A Game Changer for Your Family: Parenting to Everyone’s Gifts
*This article summarizes Episode 175 of our podcast, “See Your Child’s Strengths in the Craziness,” with Courtney and Joe Dewey, who are part of our Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Program. We encourage you to listen to the entire episode…
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4 Steps to Change Your Child’s Behavior
Ever tried to change your child’s behavior? Or, how many times in the last hour have you actually tried to change your child’s behavior? If you’re like most parents, too often our methods go something like, “Uhhh! If I’ve told…
Teach Your Child to Have a Growth Mindset with These Four Steps | Ep. 70
Have you heard the buzz about having a “growth mindset”* versus a “fixed mindset”? How can you teach your child to have a growth mindset? When our kids lack the skills to do what we are asking them to do…
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Want to Motivate Your Unmotivated Child? Here’s the Lowdown on Rewards for Kids
Sometimes kids just aren’t very motivated and their parents ask, “Is it OK to bribe my kids?” Or, “Should I use rewards sometimes?” These are important questions to wrestle with because there can be benefits to positive reinforcement and rewards…
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 many…
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