(Updated) How to Motivate Children: What the Research Says | Ep. 291

Every parent knows the feeling: you need the dishes done, the toys picked up, or the laundry folded… and your child is nowhere near motivated
Family Meetings: The Why and the How of Fun, Successful Family Meetings

Family Meeting Agenda: How to Hold Fun Weekly Meetings
“Help! How on Earth Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores?”

Take advantage of brain chemistry!
Teaching Kids Responsibility Without Nagging and Frustration | Ep. 289
Dishes and Disrespect: A Story of Growth and Connection | [Mini-Episode]
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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple
Rewards for Kids: 9 Wisdom-Filled Guidelines to Get Beyond Bribing

A research- and biblically-based perspective on “bribing” kids
Why ‘Kids Are Resilient’ Is Only Half the Story | Ep. 214

**Content warning: this podcast discusses mental health issues, including suicide.** Whether you’re dealing with tantrums or teen anxiety, you won’t want to miss this honest,
Are You Unintentionally Encouraging Bad Behavior? Here’s How to Switch That

Introducing the ABCs of Affirmation
The Power of Affirmation: 3 Ways Your Words are Life-Giving | Ep. 212
Payoffs & Accidental Rewards: How to Focus on the Right Stuff | Ep. 194
Asking vs. Telling: What Parents Need to Know About Questions & Learning

When I coach parents, I encourage them to have the long-term goal in mind. Questions are not a magic pill or quick fix that will
How the Happiness Trifecta Might Transform Chores | Ep. 186


