I like to share guests and stories that are uplifting, helpful and inspiring but sometimes a subject is so important that it needs a special focus. The crisis that’s taking place in the adoption and foster care system is something my guest, Jenell Jones knows all too well.  A mom of seven; three bio, two bonus (step child and nephew) and two adopted kids has shown her how broken the system is.Jenell explains why this is an  EVERYBODY PROBLEM because these kids are our future, and their future looks bleak because of repeated traumas, neglect, and abuse.  We need to all take a look at what’s going on because the sad truth is that if something doesn’t happen to change the systems, these kids are the future of homelessness, poverty, mental illness, addiction, incarceration, and crime. We can all play a part in solving this problem by first talking about it and bringing it to light.   And when you see a child in crisis, please approach with compassion and curiosity.  For Jenell Jones’ “Parenting the Parentified Child”article, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox.  www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Jenell JonesJenell M. Jones is an early education entrepreneur, currently operating multiple early learning centers, which specialize in providing high quality learning experiences to children who experience trauma in low-income areas. A native of Phoenix, Jones has provided her expertise to families for the last decade and currently hosts private discussions with other foster and adoptive parents on current issues affecting the nontraditional home. Through her life experiences, passion is the source by which she governs herself to make a difference. The goal is not to be perfect but to assist others in rising through difficulties. Jones’ blueprint of success can be summed up in a few statements: Be tenacious, be kind, be loving, but most of all…be forgiving. Find out more about her at JenellJones.com.Social Media:Website: https://www.jenelljones.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090561567415Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wixThanks for listening!  For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!  READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmonyin your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com Leave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day.Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker.  She works with parents globally to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.  

I like to share guests and stories that are uplifting, helpful and inspiring but sometimes a subject is so important that it needs a special focus. The crisis that’s taking place in the adoption and foster care system is something my guest, Jenell Jones knows all too well.  A mom of seven; three bio, two bonus (step child and nephew) and two adopted kids has shown her how broken the system is.Jenell explains why this is an EVERYBODY PROBLEM because these kids are our future, and their future looks bleak because of repeated traumas, neglect, and abuse.  We need to all take a look at what’s going on because the sad truth is that if something doesn’t happen to change the systems, these kids are the future of homelessness, poverty, mental illness, addiction, incarceration, and crime. We can all play a part in solving this problem by first talking about it and bringing it to light.   And when you see a child in crisis, please approach with compassion and curiosity.  For Jenell Jones’ “Parenting the Parentified Child”article, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox.  <a href="http://www.parent-toolbox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.parent-toolbox.com</a>About Jenell JonesJenell M. Jones is an early education entrepreneur, currently operating multiple early learning centers, which specialize in providing high quality learning experiences to children who experience trauma in low-income areas. A native of Phoenix, Jones has provided her expertise to families for the last decade and currently hosts private discussions with other foster and adoptive parents on current issues affecting the nontraditional home. Through her life experiences, passion is the source by which she governs herself to make a difference. The goal is not to be perfect but to assist others in rising through difficulties. Jones’ blueprint of success can be summed up in a few statements: Be tenacious, be kind, be loving, but most of all…be forgiving. Find out more about her at <a href="http://JenellJones.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JenellJones.com</a>.Social Media:Website: <a href="https://www.jenelljones.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jenelljones.com/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090561567415" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090561567415</a>Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/wix" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/wix</a>Thanks for listening!  For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!  READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmonyin your home. <a href="https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall</a>FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to <a href="http://www.strongwilledkids.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.strongwilledkids.com</a> Leave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day.Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker.  She works with parents globally to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.

The EVERYBODY Problem: The Adoption and Foster Care Crisis

Educational environments for students with disabilities range from a complete denial of formal educational services to equal participation in all aspects of the education system. Educational experiences of students with disabilities fall into one of four categories: exclusion, segregation, integration and inclusive. (from the Alana Report)My guest today is director and filmmaker, Olivier Bernier, who among many attributes, is the dad to 6-year-old Emilio, who was born with Down Syndrome. In his work, he naturally wanted to document his son’s experience entering into school, only to find out that Emilio was being segregated from the general school population. This lead Olivier on a journey to advocate, and educate people on the importance of inclusion in schools for every child regardless of ability. In his film, “Forget Me Not”, he looks at the way our kids are being taught, and how the outdated system isn’t set up to nurture and teach every child. He shares how inclusiveness is beneficial to ALL children and the research backs up that claim.If you or someone you know has a child that has learning differences, been segregated, or you aren’t getting the support you need, you will want to listen to this episode and watch, “Forget Me Not.”For Olivier’s The Alana Report – a summary of the evidence on inclusive education, developed by some of the foremost experts in the field. This report serves as a thorough and accessible primer on the topic of inclusion, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Olivier BernierAward winning Director, Olivier Bernier lives and breathes to tell stories that explore the human condition. Part American, part Quebecois, Olivier is also the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the production company, Rota6 Films, specializing in documentary and commercial films.Olivier has had the honor of having many of his doc short films regularly screened at many festivals including the Montreal World Film Festival, DOCNYC, Big Sky, Bend Film Festival, Rooftop film series, Houston Worldfest, Walla Walla, and has had received Vimeo Staff Picks as well as been picked up for distribution by outlets such as The New Yorker, Uninterrupted, and Nowness amongst others. Along with his commercial work, Olivier continues to develop, produce and direct original content that aims to put a hyper focus on topics that can change the way we look at the world.Social Media:Website: https://www.forgetmenotdocumentary.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgetmenotdocumentaryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgetmenotdocumentaryTwitter: https://twitter.com/fmndoc Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comAbout RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educational environments for students with disabilities range from a complete denial of formal educational services to equal participation in all aspects of the education system. Educational experiences of students with disabilities fall into one of four categories: exclusion, segregation, integration and inclusive. (from the Alana Report)My guest today is director and filmmaker, Olivier Bernier, who among many attributes, is the dad to 6-year-old Emilio, who was born with Down Syndrome. In his work, he naturally wanted to document his son’s experience entering into school, only to find out that Emilio was being segregated from the general school population. This lead Olivier on a journey to advocate, and educate people on the importance of inclusion in schools for every child regardless of ability. In his film, “Forget Me Not”, he looks at the way our kids are being taught, and how the outdated system isn’t set up to nurture and teach every child. He shares how inclusiveness is beneficial to ALL children and the research backs up that claim.If you or someone you know has a child that has learning differences, been segregated, or you aren’t getting the support you need, you will want to listen to this episode and watch, “Forget Me Not.”For Olivier’s The Alana Report – a summary of the evidence on inclusive education, developed by some of the foremost experts in the field. This report serves as a thorough and accessible primer on the topic of inclusion, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. <a href="http://www.parent-toolbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parent-toolbox.com</a>About Olivier BernierAward winning Director, Olivier Bernier lives and breathes to tell stories that explore the human condition. Part American, part Quebecois, Olivier is also the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the production company, Rota6 Films, specializing in documentary and commercial films.Olivier has had the honor of having many of his doc short films regularly screened at many festivals including the Montreal World Film Festival, DOCNYC, Big Sky, Bend Film Festival, Rooftop film series, Houston Worldfest, Walla Walla, and has had received Vimeo Staff Picks as well as been picked up for distribution by outlets such as The New Yorker, Uninterrupted, and Nowness amongst others. Along with his commercial work, Olivier continues to develop, produce and direct original content that aims to put a hyper focus on topics that can change the way we look at the world.Social Media:Website: <a href="https://www.forgetmenotdocumentary.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.forgetmenotdocumentary.com/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/forgetmenotdocumentary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/forgetmenotdocumentary</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forgetmenotdocumentary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/forgetmenotdocumentary</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/fmndoc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/fmndoc</a> Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. <a href="https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall</a>FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to <a href="http://www.strongwilledkids.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strongwilledkids.com</a>About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Inclusive Education in Schools 

I’m sure you can guess that one of the top three issues causing conflict in families is technology. How much we use it, when, where, and on which devices and apps. The problem isn’t going away, but solutions are getting better and better!Meet Forest Bronzan who is the CEO at Digital Detox! Forest is clear that in no way is he or his company anti tech or social media but he wants to help people around the world (in over 80 countries!) have better phone-life balance and experience more of life - like, in real life!In this episode we talk about connection and how we can get back to being together and interacting in person. We also talk about how we, as parents, are modeling our use of technology for our kids and Forest’s site, Digital Detox has a scoring mechanism called The DORA Score™ that provides adults with a measurement of the impact technology has on their lives. Get your free score today and start improving your digital wellbeing. It’s a free self-assessment tool that shows you, without shame or judgement where you are and how you can improve your phone-life balance.Looking forward, Digital Detox will have a student version so your kids, grade 6 to 12, can see how they are consuming technology and how they can start connecting IRL!Get your free DORA Score™ at www.digitaldetox.comAbout Forest BronzanForest Bronzan is an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and co-founder &amp; CEO at Digital Detox, where he leads global initiatives for digital wellness. With a customer base in over 70 countries and a deep passion for improving the relationship society has with technology, Forest travels the world to better understand how technology impacts our lives.Social Media:Website: https://www.digitaldetox.com/Forest Personal Website: https://www.forestbronzan.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forestbronzan/ Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comLeave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m sure you can guess that one of the top three issues causing conflict in families is technology. How much we use it, when, where, and on which devices and apps. The problem isn’t going away, but solutions are getting better and better!Meet Forest Bronzan who is the CEO at Digital Detox! Forest is clear that in no way is he or his company anti tech or social media but he wants to help people around the world (in over 80 countries!) have better phone-life balance and experience more of life - like, in real life!In this episode we talk about connection and how we can get back to being together and interacting in person. We also talk about how we, as parents, are modeling our use of technology for our kids and Forest’s site, Digital Detox has a scoring mechanism called The DORA Score™ that provides adults with a measurement of the impact technology has on their lives. Get your free score today and start improving your digital wellbeing. It’s a free self-assessment tool that shows you, without shame or judgement where you are and how you can improve your phone-life balance.Looking forward, Digital Detox will have a student version so your kids, grade 6 to 12, can see how they are consuming technology and how they can start connecting IRL!Get your free DORA Score™ at <a href="http://www.digitaldetox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.digitaldetox.com</a>About Forest BronzanForest Bronzan is an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and co-founder &amp; CEO at Digital Detox, where he leads global initiatives for digital wellness. With a customer base in over 70 countries and a deep passion for improving the relationship society has with technology, Forest travels the world to better understand how technology impacts our lives.Social Media:Website: <a href="https://www.digitaldetox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.digitaldetox.com/</a>Forest Personal Website: <a href="https://www.forestbronzan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.forestbronzan.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/forestbronzan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/forestbronzan/</a> Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. <a href="https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall</a>FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to <a href="http://www.strongwilledkids.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strongwilledkids.com</a>Leave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Biggest Parenting Challenge of Our Generation…

You might not think this episode is for you…but I PROMISE you, you will want to hear it! I am forever changed by this conversation with my guest, Chris Jankulovski. As I write these show notes, after our conversation, I’m vibrating with excitement, gratitude, inspiration and love.Chris has a very rare condition that (along with some teenage shenanigans), have caused him to have EIGHT near death experiences. He has gone from complaining about life, his condition, adversities, and limitations, to finding his purpose, and living a life of fulfillment, gratitude and joy.In this episode we talk about focusing on what you CAN control, versus what you CAN’T. In other words, embracing the fact that all you can control is your thoughts and actions, the rest…well, that is where acceptance comes in! I know it’s not that easy but, in a way, it can be that simple. Chris and I talk about life, and parenthood and he shares what’s needed to live a deliberate life. These steps include: Stop running from life’s problemsHave clarity of our true desiresEmbrace and notice that we are on autopilot most of the time and how important being intentional isSprinkle in acceptance, hope, gratitude, and time to reflect and you have the recipe for a more fulfilling life. But let me tell you, there is so much more wisdom packed into this conversation. I am forever grateful and changed from it and I hope you are too!For Chris Jankulovski’s “The Top Ten Mistakes That Stop You from Living a Fulfilling Life”, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Chris JankulovskiChris Jankulovski, Founder of Remote Staff, is the author of Near Death Lessons. Chris was able to transform his life from fear and self-doubt to empowerment, success and happiness and shares the secrets to becoming unstoppable.Social Media:Website: https://www.remotestaff.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjankulovski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justkeepgoingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/remotestaff/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUo1HlwPn47N4qhdQRooazg Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comAbout RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might not think this episode is for you…but I PROMISE you, you will want to hear it! I am forever changed by this conversation with my guest, Chris Jankulovski. As I write these show notes, after our conversation, I’m vibrating with excitement, gratitude, inspiration and love.Chris has a very rare condition that (along with some teenage shenanigans), have caused him to have EIGHT near death experiences. He has gone from complaining about life, his condition, adversities, and limitations, to finding his purpose, and living a life of fulfillment, gratitude and joy.In this episode we talk about focusing on what you CAN control, versus what you CAN’T. In other words, embracing the fact that all you can control is your thoughts and actions, the rest…well, that is where acceptance comes in! I know it’s not that easy but, in a way, it can be that simple. Chris and I talk about life, and parenthood and he shares what’s needed to live a deliberate life. These steps include: Stop running from life’s problemsHave clarity of our true desiresEmbrace and notice that we are on autopilot most of the time and how important being intentional isSprinkle in acceptance, hope, gratitude, and time to reflect and you have the recipe for a more fulfilling life. But let me tell you, there is so much more wisdom packed into this conversation. I am forever grateful and changed from it and I hope you are too!For Chris Jankulovski’s “The Top Ten Mistakes That Stop You from Living a Fulfilling Life”, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. <a href="http://www.parent-toolbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parent-toolbox.com</a>About Chris JankulovskiChris Jankulovski, Founder of Remote Staff, is the author of Near Death Lessons. Chris was able to transform his life from fear and self-doubt to empowerment, success and happiness and shares the secrets to becoming unstoppable.Social Media:Website: <a href="https://www.remotestaff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.remotestaff.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjankulovski" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjankulovski</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justkeepgoing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/justkeepgoing</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/remotestaff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/remotestaff/</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUo1HlwPn47N4qhdQRooazg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUo1HlwPn47N4qhdQRooazg</a> Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. <a href="https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall</a>FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to <a href="http://www.strongwilledkids.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strongwilledkids.com</a>About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Near Death Lessons

It's no surprise that so many of us have been struggling with our mental health for all the reasons you already know. Growing up today is no joke and we are all navigating a generation of kids who have never not had a device, access to the internet or social media. My guest is Dr. Deborah Offner, a child psychologist and author, provides valuable insights and strategies for parents and teachers. Our conversation highlights the importance of understanding children's perception of parental stress, the significance of parental involvement during the adolescent years, and the need for collaboration between parents and teachers. Additionally, the episode addresses the challenges faced by teachers, including secondary trauma and compassion fatigue, and emphasizes the role of teachers as first responders in children's lives.This episode is all about recognizing that we have been impacted and what we can do about it. For Deborah’s parents cheat sheet for understanding and connecting with your teenager, “How Can I Talk with My Teenager?”- you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Dr. Deborah OffnerDr. Deborah Offner is a clinical psychologist who has worked in schools and colleges as a counselor and educator for 25 years. Currently, she serves as Consulting Psychologist at Beacon Academy, a one-year, full-time preparatory program for students from low-income households in the Boston area who plan to attend independent day and boarding schools. Deborah’s first book, “Educators as First Responders: A Teacher’s Guide to Adolescent Development and Mental Health,” Is available now.Social Media:Website: www.deborahoffnerphd.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-offner-07a634148/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deboffnerphd/ Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comAbout RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no surprise that so many of us have been struggling with our mental health for all the reasons you already know. Growing up today is no joke and we are all navigating a generation of kids who have never not had a device, access to the internet or social media. My guest is Dr. Deborah Offner, a child psychologist and author, provides valuable insights and strategies for parents and teachers. Our conversation highlights the importance of understanding children's perception of parental stress, the significance of parental involvement during the adolescent years, and the need for collaboration between parents and teachers. Additionally, the episode addresses the challenges faced by teachers, including secondary trauma and compassion fatigue, and emphasizes the role of teachers as first responders in children's lives.This episode is all about recognizing that we have been impacted and what we can do about it. For Deborah’s parents cheat sheet for understanding and connecting with your teenager, “How Can I Talk with My Teenager?”- you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. <a href="http://www.parent-toolbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parent-toolbox.com</a>About Dr. Deborah OffnerDr. Deborah Offner is a clinical psychologist who has worked in schools and colleges as a counselor and educator for 25 years. Currently, she serves as Consulting Psychologist at Beacon Academy, a one-year, full-time preparatory program for students from low-income households in the Boston area who plan to attend independent day and boarding schools. Deborah’s first book, “Educators as First Responders: A Teacher’s Guide to Adolescent Development and Mental Health,” Is available now.Social Media:Website: <a href="http://www.deborahoffnerphd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.deborahoffnerphd.com</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-offner-07a634148/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-offner-07a634148/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/deboffnerphd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/deboffnerphd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/deboffnerphd/</a> Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. <a href="https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall</a>FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to <a href="http://www.strongwilledkids.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strongwilledkids.com</a>About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Parents and Teens in Crisis

This interview blew my mind!! You are going to love it! And not only that, you’re going to want to share it with everyone you know!Cyber security expert, Maria-Kristina is my guest and not only does she have an impressive resume (worked at the Pentagon to name one), she is so fun to talk to! We are talking about how to protect your family from cyber criminals.Maria-Kristina breaks things down in a really simple to understand way which is one of the reasons I love her! We talk about the two main areas of risk to look out for, how to be the “Chief Information Officer” of your home, and what to do if you have been involved in a cyber security breach.In this episode, we talk about teaching our kids to have a “general scepticism”, to notice if they feel fear or shame when interacting online, and using those feelings as a red flag to alert them that something’s not right. It’s time to talk to our kids about ai and deep fakes because they are becoming more and more common and sophisticated. She also suggests that we use the “grocery store rule” in sharing personal information with others. From the episode, the links we mentioned are below: Sextortion video: https://youtu.be/v5d9-zifXn4Cyber Security Breach: www.haveibeenpwned.comKeeping your information out of the hands of criminals using Kanary: https://www.kanary.com/?outfoxm#sign-up (Get one month free with this link)Please share this episode with friends and family. You will save them from worry and stress that can absolutely be avoided.For Maria-Kristina's "Home Network Security 1-Pager", you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Maria-Kristina HaydenMaria-Kristina is an internationally recognized expert in cyber hygiene and resiliency. Her mission is to raise global levels of cyber-risk awareness and enable organizations (and individuals) to take control back from cybercriminals. She has delivered security awareness sessions and wargames to over 15,000 people worldwide. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and 2022 recipient of the Women in Technology Excellence “Security Leader of the Year” award.Maria-Kristina is CEO &amp; founder of OUTFOXM INC, the world’s first boutique consulting firm advising Fortune 500 enterprises on immersive cyberattack simulations and human-cyber risk.In prior positions she led the Bank of New York Mellon’s Cyber Wargaming program, served as a Cyber Intelligence Officer for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), supported the U.S. military as an Air Force civilian at the Pentagon, and served as a Congressional researcher in the House of Representatives.She holds a Master’s degree in Cyber Intelligence from the National Intelligence University and a Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies from Georgetown.Social Media:Website: https://www.outfoxm.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/outfoxm/Facebook: @outfoxmInstagram: @outfoxmYouTube: @outfoxmAbout RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Her work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This interview blew my mind!! You are going to love it! And not only that, you’re going to want to share it with everyone you know!Cyber security expert, Maria-Kristina is my guest and not only does she have an impressive resume (worked at the Pentagon to name one), she is so fun to talk to! We are talking about how to protect your family from cyber criminals.Maria-Kristina breaks things down in a really simple to understand way which is one of the reasons I love her! We talk about the two main areas of risk to look out for, how to be the “Chief Information Officer” of your home, and what to do if you have been involved in a cyber security breach.In this episode, we talk about teaching our kids to have a “general scepticism”, to notice if they feel fear or shame when interacting online, and using those feelings as a red flag to alert them that something’s not right. It’s time to talk to our kids about ai and deep fakes because they are becoming more and more common and sophisticated. She also suggests that we use the “grocery store rule” in sharing personal information with others. From the episode, the links we mentioned are below: Sextortion video: <a href="https://youtu.be/v5d9-zifXn4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/v5d9-zifXn4</a>Cyber Security Breach: <a href="http://www.haveibeenpwned.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.haveibeenpwned.com</a>Keeping your information out of the hands of criminals using Kanary: <a href="https://www.kanary.com/?outfoxm#sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kanary.com/?outfoxm#sign-up</a> (Get one month free with this link)Please share this episode with friends and family. You will save them from worry and stress that can absolutely be avoided.For Maria-Kristina's "Home Network Security 1-Pager", you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. <a href="http://www.parent-toolbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parent-toolbox.com</a>About Maria-Kristina HaydenMaria-Kristina is an internationally recognized expert in cyber hygiene and resiliency. Her mission is to raise global levels of cyber-risk awareness and enable organizations (and individuals) to take control back from cybercriminals. She has delivered security awareness sessions and wargames to over 15,000 people worldwide. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and 2022 recipient of the Women in Technology Excellence “Security Leader of the Year” award.Maria-Kristina is CEO &amp; founder of OUTFOXM INC, the world’s first boutique consulting firm advising Fortune 500 enterprises on immersive cyberattack simulations and human-cyber risk.In prior positions she led the Bank of New York Mellon’s Cyber Wargaming program, served as a Cyber Intelligence Officer for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), supported the U.S. military as an Air Force civilian at the Pentagon, and served as a Congressional researcher in the House of Representatives.She holds a Master’s degree in Cyber Intelligence from the National Intelligence University and a Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies from Georgetown.Social Media:Website: <a href="https://www.outfoxm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.outfoxm.com</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/outfoxm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/outfoxm/</a>Facebook: @outfoxmInstagram: @outfoxmYouTube: @outfoxmAbout RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Her work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Outfoxing Cyber Criminals

It’s pretty obvious that when your child has sleep issues, you take them to the dentist…right? Well, as counterintuitive as that might sound, it might be the one thing you never knew about that could literally change your life, and most importantly, your child’s! Sleep is a HUGE issue for parents from the moment our kids are born all the way through the teen years. I talk to my clients frequently about sleep strategies for their kids who resist going to sleep, have regular pop ups, nightly wakings, and wake up too early in the morning. When your kids aren’t sleeping, nobody’s sleeping and that can spiral into parents being exhausted, irritable, and short tempered and for your kids, they can be dysregulated, unfocused, and much more challenging to parent.Perhaps one of the last things you’ll look at is the relationship between sleep and dentistry but there is a huge connection and seeing the right dentist can radically change the quality of your child’s sleep.My guest is Dr Meghna Dassani, who, in her Sleep Dentistry practice, is helping her young patients end their interrupted sleep, sleep apnea, and sleep disordered breathing. She and I have the most interesting conversation where we talk about how poor-quality sleep impacts health, behavior and IQ. Did you know that sleep disorders show up with the same symptoms as ADHD? I had no idea! Asking for a sleep study will help you to see what’s really going on. Some things parents can look for as signs your child might have a sleep issue, are:●     Snoring/audible breathing●     Messy sleeper●     Always tired in the morning●     Bed wettingI hope you find this episode as eye opening as I did!For a free copy of the first chapter of Meghna’s book, The Tired Child, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Dr. Meghna DassaniDr. Dassani is passionate about helping children achieve healthy sleep. In her Houston-area sleep dentistry practice, she helps her pediatric patients breathe better every day. Dr. Dassani has trained many other providers in pediatric sleep dentistry and is a frequent speaker at professional conferences. A tireless advocate for children, she continues to research new methods to help her pediatric patients achieve healthy, restful sleep that allows them to learn and grow.Social Media:Website: https://www.meghnadassani.com/Facebook Business: www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolutionFacebook Personal: www.facebook.com/drdassaniTwitter: www.twitter.com/healthysleeprevInstagram: www.instagram.com/healthysleeprevolutionLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/meghnadassaniThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallAbout RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Her work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.  FREE TRAINING (hosted by Robbin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s pretty obvious that when your child has sleep issues, you take them to the dentist…right? Well, as counterintuitive as that might sound, it might be the one thing you never knew about that could literally change your life, and most importantly, your child’s! Sleep is a HUGE issue for parents from the moment our kids are born all the way through the teen years. I talk to my clients frequently about sleep strategies for their kids who resist going to sleep, have regular pop ups, nightly wakings, and wake up too early in the morning. When your kids aren’t sleeping, nobody’s sleeping and that can spiral into parents being exhausted, irritable, and short tempered and for your kids, they can be dysregulated, unfocused, and much more challenging to parent.Perhaps one of the last things you’ll look at is the relationship between sleep and dentistry but there is a huge connection and seeing the right dentist can radically change the quality of your child’s sleep. My guest is Dr Meghna Dassani, who, in her Sleep Dentistry practice, is helping her young patients end their interrupted sleep, sleep apnea, and sleep disordered breathing. She and I have the most interesting conversation where we talk about how poor-quality sleep impacts health, behavior and IQ. Did you know that sleep disorders show up with the same symptoms as ADHD? I had no idea! Asking for a sleep study will help you to see what’s really going on. Some things parents can look for as signs your child might have a sleep issue, are:●     Snoring/audible breathing●     Messy sleeper●     Always tired in the morning●     Bed wettingI hope you find this episode as eye opening as I did!For a free copy of the first chapter of Meghna’s book, The Tired Child, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. <a href="http://www.parent-toolbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parent-toolbox.com</a>About Dr. Meghna DassaniDr. Dassani is passionate about helping children achieve healthy sleep. In her Houston-area sleep dentistry practice, she helps her pediatric patients breathe better every day. Dr. Dassani has trained many other providers in pediatric sleep dentistry and is a frequent speaker at professional conferences. A tireless advocate for children, she continues to research new methods to help her pediatric patients achieve healthy, restful sleep that allows them to learn and grow.Social Media:Website: <a href="https://www.meghnadassani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.meghnadassani.com/</a>Facebook Business:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolution" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolution</a>Facebook Personal: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drdassani" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/drdassani</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/healthysleeprev" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.twitter.com/healthysleeprev</a>Instagram:<a href="http://www.instagram.com/healthysleeprevolution" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.instagram.com/healthysleeprevolution</a>LinkedIn:<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/meghnadassani" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.linkedin.com/meghnadassani</a> Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. <a href="https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall</a>About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Her work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.  FREE TRAINING (hosted by Robbin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Tired Child

If you want a boost of positivity, enthusiasm and encouragement, you have come to the right episode! I’m over the moon excited to introduce you to the three women behind, “I Believe in Me” which is a mentorship program for tween girls!We are hearing it more and more, that mental health in girls is declining because of multiple factors. When we can reach them during the adolescent years, and equip them with empowering messages, mindset tools, and strategies to handle difficult situations, it sets them up to move through these turbulent years with confidence and resilience!My guests, Katie, Becky and Allie are the masterminds behind “I Believe in Me” and these are the kind of mentors your daughter needs. In fact, what they are teaching girls are universal truths that they will take with them for the rest of their lives! Moms can learn a lot from their teachings as well!In this episode, we talk about how to grow, tend and maintain their “garden” through building self-esteem, positivity, understanding their emotions, sharing their unique gifts, building confidence and handling adversity. Their 4C’s to eliminating “weeds” are things we can all do and teach both our girls and boys!The 4 C’s are too good not to share here!Don’t CompareDon’t ComplainDon’t CriticizeDon’t CompeteBRILLIANT!!For Becky, Katie and Allie’s “I believe in me”, Daily Routine builder with gratitude prompts and mantras, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout I believe in me Becky, Katie and AllieKatie, Becky, and Allie are three moms who know what it's like to raise a family, with a total of 17 children between them. They're also successful businesswomen as co-founders of "I Believe in Me," an online mentoring program for tween girls. The program focuses on strengthening and protecting girls in today's uncertain and often destructive social climate. With backgrounds in business, health, and beauty, Katie, Becky, and Allie have the perfect combination of skills to mentor girls during this critical time in their lives. Katie is the CEO of Singers Company, which has been building confidence in little girls through singing and dancing for over 30 years. Becky is a fitness trainer and habits coach who empowers women of all ages with systems and strategies to organize their lives. Allie is a beauty business owner who is passionate about helping girls and women look and feel confident. Their unique mentoring program, "I Believe in Me," promotes self-motivation and resilience through a garden-themed approach. They guide girls as they cultivate their "Garden of Life," establishing daily routines, actions, and mindsets during their formative years. The program's tested "Grow and Share" living pattern teaches life tools and habits to protect against the rapid decline of mental health and happiness in tween girls ages 10-13. Katie, Becky and Allie believe that Strong Minds &amp; Strong Hearts in Strong Girls can change the world.Social Media:Website: www.bloomfully.com/ibelieveinmeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomfully/Facebook: ibelieveinmeInstagram: @ibelieveinmegirlsThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? Book a free call with me here: https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comAbout RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Her work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! www.parentingforconnection.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want a boost of positivity, enthusiasm and encouragement, you have come to the right episode! I’m over the moon excited to introduce you to the three women behind, “I Believe in Me” which is a mentorship program for tween girls!We are hearing it more and more, that mental health in girls is declining because of multiple factors. When we can reach them during the adolescent years, and equip them with empowering messages, mindset tools, and strategies to handle difficult situations, it sets them up to move through these turbulent years with confidence and resilience!My guests, Katie, Becky and Allie are the masterminds behind “I Believe in Me” and these are the kind of mentors your daughter needs. In fact, what they are teaching girls are universal truths that they will take with them for the rest of their lives! Moms can learn a lot from their teachings as well!In this episode, we talk about how to grow, tend and maintain their “garden” through building self-esteem, positivity, understanding their emotions, sharing their unique gifts, building confidence and handling adversity. Their 4C’s to eliminating “weeds” are things we can all do and teach both our girls and boys!The 4 C’s are too good not to share here!Don’t CompareDon’t ComplainDon’t CriticizeDon’t CompeteBRILLIANT!!For Becky, Katie and Allie’s “I believe in me”, Daily Routine builder with gratitude prompts and mantras, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. <a href="http://www.parent-toolbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parent-toolbox.com</a>About I believe in me Becky, Katie and AllieKatie, Becky, and Allie are three moms who know what it's like to raise a family, with a total of 17 children between them. They're also successful businesswomen as co-founders of "I Believe in Me," an online mentoring program for tween girls. The program focuses on strengthening and protecting girls in today's uncertain and often destructive social climate. With backgrounds in business, health, and beauty, Katie, Becky, and Allie have the perfect combination of skills to mentor girls during this critical time in their lives. Katie is the CEO of Singers Company, which has been building confidence in little girls through singing and dancing for over 30 years. Becky is a fitness trainer and habits coach who empowers women of all ages with systems and strategies to organize their lives. Allie is a beauty business owner who is passionate about helping girls and women look and feel confident. Their unique mentoring program, "I Believe in Me," promotes self-motivation and resilience through a garden-themed approach. They guide girls as they cultivate their "Garden of Life," establishing daily routines, actions, and mindsets during their formative years. The program's tested "Grow and Share" living pattern teaches life tools and habits to protect against the rapid decline of mental health and happiness in tween girls ages 10-13. Katie, Becky and Allie believe that Strong Minds &amp; Strong Hearts in Strong Girls can change the world.Social Media:Website: <a href="http://www.bloomfully.com/ibelieveinme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bloomfully.com/ibelieveinme</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomfully/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomfully/</a>Facebook: ibelieveinmeInstagram: @ibelieveinmegirls Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? Book a free call with me here: <a href="https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall</a>FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to <a href="http://www.strongwilledkids.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strongwilledkids.com</a>About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Her work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

“I Believe in Me” Supporting Tween Girls

I know the subject of racism makes many people uncomfortable; myself included. As a white woman, I am trying to better understand the history of racism in North America and how it has created our present reality.In this episode, I’m talking to David Mura, who is an accomplished writer and subject matter expert. He and I discuss what “whiteness” is and some of the roots of racism in America, that goes back as far as the 1800’s when social scientists declared “blackness” criminal. We talk about how access to land ownership was restricted to Caucasians by the federal government in the 1930’s, and post WWII, how medical myths are still prevalent in today’s doctor’s offices and hospitals. We also touch on Critical Race Theory, what it is and if it should be taught to our children.  David brings up the past in order for us to understand how it informs our present. He wants to enact change, not through shame and guilt, but through love and knowledge. Simply put, we want to teach our kids to have an open heart and mind when it comes to other cultures, and people of differing backgrounds and beliefs. There can be no hate when we are curious and open. Can you challenge your beliefs, bias and thoughts? Curiosity and openness are what can pave the way for more understanding and less fear and hate.I hope you find this episode helpful as you navigate this complex issue with your children.For David’s  article, “How to Raise Anti-Racist Children” you can download it from the Parent Toolbox at www.parent-toolbox.com About David MuraDavid Mura is an essayist, memoirist, novelist, poet, activist and teacher. His latest book is The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives. A Sansei or third generation Japanese American, he has written two memoirs, Where the Body Meets Memory: An Odyssey of Race, Sexuality and Identity and Turning Japanese, an account of his year -long stay in Japan which was a NY Times Notable Book. He has written a book on race and creative writing, A Stranger’s Journey: Race, Identity and Narrative Craft in Writing. He co-produced, wrote and narrated the Emmy winning PBS documentary, Armed with Language, about the Military Intelligence Service Japanese American soldiers who served in the Pacific during WWII, many of whom were imprisoned with their families by the US government.Social Media:Website: www.davidmura.com bBlog: blog.davidmura.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mura-539a5b1a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.mura.71?ref=br_rsInstagram: @muradavidTwitter: @MuraDavidYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidmura Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.comAbout RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Her work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know the subject of racism makes many people uncomfortable; myself included. As a white woman, I am trying to better understand the history of racism in North America and how it has created our present reality.In this episode, I’m talking to David Mura, who is an accomplished writer and subject matter expert. He and I discuss what “whiteness” is and some of the roots of racism in America, that goes back as far as the 1800’s when social scientists declared “blackness” criminal. We talk about how access to land ownership was restricted to Caucasians by the federal government in the 1930’s, and post WWII, how medical myths are still prevalent in today’s doctor’s offices and hospitals. We also touch on Critical Race Theory, what it is and if it should be taught to our children.  David brings up the past in order for us to understand how it informs our present. He wants to enact change, not through shame and guilt, but through love and knowledge. Simply put, we want to teach our kids to have an open heart and mind when it comes to other cultures, and people of differing backgrounds and beliefs. There can be no hate when we are curious and open. Can you challenge your beliefs, bias and thoughts? Curiosity and openness are what can pave the way for more understanding and less fear and hate.I hope you find this episode helpful as you navigate this complex issue with your children.For David’s  article, “How to Raise Anti-Racist Children” you can download it from the Parent Toolbox at <a href="http://www.parent-toolbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parent-toolbox.com</a> About David MuraDavid Mura is an essayist, memoirist, novelist, poet, activist and teacher. His latest book is The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives. A Sansei or third generation Japanese American, he has written two memoirs, Where the Body Meets Memory: An Odyssey of Race, Sexuality and Identity and Turning Japanese, an account of his year -long stay in Japan which was a NY Times Notable Book. He has written a book on race and creative writing, A Stranger’s Journey: Race, Identity and Narrative Craft in Writing. He co-produced, wrote and narrated the Emmy winning PBS documentary, Armed with Language, about the Military Intelligence Service Japanese American soldiers who served in the Pacific during WWII, many of whom were imprisoned with their families by the US government. Social Media:Website: <a href="http://www.davidmura.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.davidmura.com</a> bBlog: <a href="http://blog.davidmura.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog.davidmura.com</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mura-539a5b1a/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mura-539a5b1a/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/david.mura.71?ref=br_rs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/david.mura.71?ref=br_rs</a>Instagram: @muradavidTwitter: @MuraDavidYouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/davidmura" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/davidmura</a> Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. <a href="https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall</a>FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to <a href="http://www.strongwilledkids.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strongwilledkids.com</a>About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Her work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself

When it comes to Black History, there are so many stories that aren’t told. You can’t know what you don’t know or what is ignored. We aren’t here to talk about the past trauma of Black History in North America, but rather, their strengths and triumphs.In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Crystal Menzies about honouring the history of slavery forced upon Black people, but also, recognizing that the Black history is not only tied to that trauma. There is a deep and rich history of power, influence and resistance. Crystal talks about “Community Cultural Wealth” to teach both students and teachers not to look at Black students as, “a problem” but to see them through a lens of what is ALSO TRUE. That they bring with them a history of cultural capital assets that are aspirational familial, linguistic, social, navigational and resistant. She looks to stories of Maroon communities who were formed from Africans who freed themselves from slavery and created hidden societies, as a way to model liberation within oppression.This is a great conversation to star having with your kids so we can all reframe the way we see Black people, communities and history.For Crystal’s EmancipatED Book List, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Crystal MenziesA former educator in urban schools, Crystal drew on her personal experience, African-Diasporan history, and her Guyanese and African American roots to found EmancipatED where she develops research-based educational experiences that center Black communities.In her flagship product, she draws on the stories of Maroon communities – Africans who freed themselves from slavery and created hidden societies – to offer Black and Brown families a model for how to navigate as liberated beings within oppressive systems. She lives in the Bay Area (or the Yay area as she affectionately refers to it) and enjoys reading, Marvel movies, and daydreaming of Black Futures.Social Media:Website: https://emancipatededucation.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-menzies-phd-a44b2748/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystal.menzies.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancipate_ed/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emancipate_ed Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com Leave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to Black History, there are so many stories that aren’t told. You can’t know what you don’t know or what is ignored. We aren’t here to talk about the past trauma of Black History in North America, but rather, their strengths and triumphs.In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Crystal Menzies about honouring the history of slavery forced upon Black people, but also, recognizing that the Black history is not only tied to that trauma. There is a deep and rich history of power, influence and resistance. Crystal talks about “Community Cultural Wealth” to teach both students and teachers not to look at Black students as, “a problem” but to see them through a lens of what is ALSO TRUE. That they bring with them a history of cultural capital assets that are aspirational familial, linguistic, social, navigational and resistant. She looks to stories of Maroon communities who were formed from Africans who freed themselves from slavery and created hidden societies, as a way to model liberation within oppression.This is a great conversation to star having with your kids so we can all reframe the way we see Black people, communities and history.For Crystal’s EmancipatED Book List, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. <a href="http://www.parent-toolbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parent-toolbox.com</a>About Crystal MenziesA former educator in urban schools, Crystal drew on her personal experience, African-Diasporan history, and her Guyanese and African American roots to found EmancipatED where she develops research-based educational experiences that center Black communities.In her flagship product, she draws on the stories of Maroon communities – Africans who freed themselves from slavery and created hidden societies – to offer Black and Brown families a model for how to navigate as liberated beings within oppressive systems. She lives in the Bay Area (or the Yay area as she affectionately refers to it) and enjoys reading, Marvel movies, and daydreaming of Black Futures.Social Media:Website: <a href="https://emancipatededucation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emancipatededucation.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-menzies-phd-a44b2748/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-menzies-phd-a44b2748/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crystal.menzies.1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/crystal.menzies.1</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emancipate_ed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/emancipate_ed/</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emancipate_ed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@emancipate_ed</a> Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. <a href="https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall</a> FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to <a href="http://www.strongwilledkids.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strongwilledkids.com</a> Leave a reviewI appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! About RobbinRobbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!Robbin’s award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 &amp; 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Richness of Black History - You Probably Haven't Heard

Parents!  We CAN change the world, starting with the way we're parenting our future. Up to this point in history, children have been seen as less than and parented in a way that uses power over a child.  Most of us were parented in this way but there is a shift in thinking about the way we raise our kids.  Parents don’t feel good about using shame, blame, criticism, punishments, and even rewards, to get their kids to listen.  Parents are wanting a different way because they know from their own childhoods this type of parenting hurts and leaves us with scars we take with us through our adulthood.  Each one of my episodes is designed to help you navigate the difficult journey of parenting but in a way that is more peaceful and intentional.  I’ll show you how to get your kids to listen and cooperate without yelling, punishments and rewards.  I’ll show you how to understand your own feelings and those of your kids.  My intention is to bring you to a place where you feel connected with your kids and yourself (we often get lost when we become parents!).  Tune in weekly for all the inside tips, tools and tricks I teach my private clients to help you build the family you always wanted, and to become the parent you always envisioned you would be.  I promise to provide you with fun and entertaining content that will leave you seeing your kids and your reactions in a whole new light!  Please make sure to share the episodes that give you goosebumps, and leave you feeling inspired!  I am always grateful for every person who subscribes, leaves a review and rates my podcast 5 stars.

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Parents! We CAN change the world, starting with the way we're parenting our future. Up to this point in history, children have been seen as less than and parented in a way that uses power over a child. Most of us were parented in this way but there is a shift in thinking about the way we raise our kids. Parents don’t feel good about using shame, blame, criticism, punishments, and even rewards, to get their kids to listen. Parents are wanting a different way because they know from their own childhoods this type of parenting hurts and leaves us with scars we take with us through our adulthood. Each one of my episodes is designed to help you navigate the difficult journey of parenting but in a way that is more peaceful and intentional. I’ll show you how to get your kids to listen and cooperate without yelling, punishments and rewards. I’ll show you how to understand your own feelings and those of your kids. My intention is to bring you to a place where you feel connected with your kids and yourself (we often get lost when we become parents!). Tune in weekly for all the inside tips, tools and tricks I teach my private clients to help you build the family you always wanted, and to become the parent you always envisioned you would be. I promise to provide you with fun and entertaining content that will leave you seeing your kids and your reactions in a whole new light! Please make sure to share the episodes that give you goosebumps, and leave you feeling inspired! I am always grateful for every person who subscribes, leaves a review and rates my podcast 5 stars.

Parenting Our Future

All parents hate it when they are ignored!  We can’t stand repeating requests that fall on deaf ears!  Being ignored and unheard leads to frustration, resentment, anger and yelling!  There is a way to stop repeating and start getting cooperation and I share that in this episode. I also talk about the power of listening to your kids and how it’s a GAME CHANGER in your relationships with your kids and all the other people in your life!   About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!   In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. www.yellingcurebook.com   Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families.   www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach From the Podcast: When we deeply listen to our kids, they feel loved &amp; loveable and that what they have to say is of value to us (even if we might not be interested in the topic).  We want them to know that their thoughts and ideas matter! Steps to listening:  Listen with your whole mind and body. Be in the moment with them. Listen for understanding without judgement or criticism. Listen without formulating your answer before they are done speaking. Repeat back what you heard them say!    Steps to getting your kids to listen  Connect – go to them and get their attention by giving them a ‘lovie’ – tap them on the shoulder, or rub their back, for example. When you have their attention, make your request If you get resistance, clarify if you can wait or if they have to do it now - try to model cooperation here and create a win/win Take them – “Come on, let's go together!” Give them any help they need in the spirit of being supportive! Don’t push your kids to do things before they are developmentally able to! That creates stress for everyone so allow natural development to unfold and your kids will want to do things on their own when they are ready.    Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com   With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day.  Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank you!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All parents hate it when they are ignored!  We can’t stand repeating requests that fall on deaf ears!  Being ignored and unheard leads to frustration, resentment, anger and yelling!  There is a way to stop repeating and start getting cooperation and I share that in this episode. I also talk about the power of listening to your kids and how it’s a GAME CHANGER in your relationships with your kids and all the other people in your life! About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> <a href="mailto:Robbin@parentingforconnection.com">Robbin@parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach</a> From the Podcast: When we deeply listen to our kids, they feel loved &amp; loveable and that what they have to say is of value to us (even if we might not be interested in the topic).  We want them to know that their thoughts and ideas matter! Steps to listening: <ol> <li>Listen with your whole mind and body. Be in the moment with them.</li> <li>Listen for understanding without judgement or criticism.</li> <li>Listen without formulating your answer before they are done speaking.</li> <li>Repeat back what you heard them say!</li> </ol> Steps to getting your kids to listen <ol> <li>Connect – go to them and get their attention by giving them a ‘lovie’ – tap them on the shoulder, or rub their back, for example.</li> <li>When you have their attention, make your request</li> <li>If you get resistance, clarify if you can wait or if they have to do it now - try to model cooperation here and create a win/win</li> <li>Take them – “Come on, let's go together!”</li> <li>Give them any help they need in the spirit of being supportive! Don’t push your kids to do things before they are developmentally able to! That creates stress for everyone so allow natural development to unfold and your kids will want to do things on their own when they are ready.</li> </ol> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day.  Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank you!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF24: How to Get Your Kids to Listen…THE FIRST TIME  

In this episode, I talk about how to set intentions and how setting intentions can change your thoughts, mindset and actions. Setting intentions holds power because your mindset holds incredible power over your thoughts and actions.  Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach. In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family.  It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!  In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date.  Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband. You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys. Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families.  Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach  From the Podcast:   What intentions would you like to embody in your way of parenting?  What would your family look like if you had a magic wand and could transform the relationships in your family? Paint yourself a vivid and detailed description. One that you can come back to when things are stressful.    Set a clear and attainable intention every day  Today I will:____  Accept my child’s struggle to wake up in the morning ii. Talk less and listen more iii. choose to listen intently to my child  Implementation Intentions by Peter Gollwitzer = When X happens, I will engage in Y  Use these for yourself and your kids.  Example for you: When my son doesn’t nap, I’ll take him for a walk and not let it ruin my day ii. Example for your child: When I feel overwhelmed, I’ll ask for help   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I talk about how to set intentions and how setting intentions can change your thoughts, mindset and actions. Setting intentions holds power because your mindset holds incredible power over your thoughts and actions.  Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach. In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family.  It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!  In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date.  Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband. You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys. Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families.  <a href="mailto:Robbin@parentingforconnection.com">Robbin@parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach </a> From the Podcast:  <ol> <li>What intentions would you like to embody in your way of parenting? </li> <li>What would your family look like if you had a magic wand and could transform the relationships in your family? Paint yourself a vivid and detailed description. One that you can come back to when things are stressful. </li> </ol> <ol> <li>Set a clear and attainable intention every day </li> <li>Today I will:____ </li> <li>Accept my child’s struggle to wake up in the morning ii. Talk less and listen more iii. choose to listen intently to my child </li> <li>Implementation Intentions by Peter Gollwitzer = When X happens, I will engage in Y </li> <li>Use these for yourself and your kids. </li> <li>Example for you: When my son doesn’t nap, I’ll take him for a walk and not let it ruin my day ii. Example for your child: When I feel overwhelmed, I’ll ask for help </li> </ol> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF03: How Setting Intentions For Yourself And Your Child Can Have A Positive Effect On Both Your Actions And Your Child’s

Want to add some new superpowers into your parenting?  My conversation with Adele Anderson, Certified Natural Medical Practitioner and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coach and Trainer will help you to understand how our emotions are attached to our physiology and how we can use that knowledge to get more cooperation from our kids!  About Adele Anderson DCH MNLP Coach Graduate: Vancouver Academy Homeopathy Anatomy &amp; Physiology for Alternative Practitioners Trainer: Neuro-Linguistics &amp; New Code practitioner Coach At 27 I found myself trapped upside-down, drowning in water in a crashed plane. As my life flashed before my eyes, I knew without a doubt, I was out of breath and out of time. That life experience forever changed my perception and beliefs; about the power of the mind; and that choice exists even in life’s most dire circumstances. Since that fateful day, I have made it my life mission. To understand the mind, conscious choice and empowerment. For 20+ years I have practiced Natural Medicine, Neuroscience: Neuro-Linguistics programming and now New Code. I work with ages 4-80; 1:1 and with groups. Or study online: communication as a Superpower  Web: https://www.lifecoachadele.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Iamyourdestinycoach  Instagram: @adelemanderson  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeleandersondch Podcast: Mind Your Freedom  Twitter: https://twitter.com/NlpAdele  Email: yes@lifecoachadele.com  Text: 604-885-8236  Office: 604-885-0562   From the Podcast:   Personal trance words  Ask your child to describe three things they love to do and listen/write down the words they use to describe them.  You will hear some of the same words being used.  These words bypass the conscious thinking words.  If you want to make something seem fun that they don't normally enjoy; use those words because this is how they describe fun activities. Magic words Stimulate a person’s imagination.  “I don’t have to tell you because you already know” which bypasses the resistant critical thinking part of brain.  Use words that activate their senses; (think of a lemon) or move their mind through time: before, beyond, during &amp; after.  “You would be surprised if…” “I know you want to bee seen as a kid who is (responsible, athletic, liked)  “You probably already know what time I want you home tonight”    Command words are task or operational words describe, explain, compare  Now, (Stop) Use the child’s first and middle name “I really don’t know what you want me to do when you say (shut up).  Imagine how things would change/what would happen if you didn’t say that to your mom?  OR “imagine what life would be like if we didn’t have these kinds of conversations” “I don’t know” – drops your child’s resistance Adding “Really” is even stronger than “I don’t know” – “I really don’t know” Add because, also a power word, and link it to something important to them.     “Imagine what it would be like to have harmony in our home because I know how much you love it when we are all happy and getting along”    I don’t want to do my homework.  When talking to your child, try not to use “Don’t.”  Instead, use   “imagine what school would be like if you studied for the exam and how easy it would be.  I know you want to be seen as a kid who excels.”       Power words and phrases  Raise your words, not your voice ~ RUMI  Strength comes in building patterns (combinations) of all categories.  And think, 3 little words phrases The formula for this pattern is to use:  adverbs and adjectives, + space and time+  cause and effect Do it now! Not before dinner Because I asked  Examples of words to use are: naturally easily, unlimited, aware, realize, experience, before, after, expand, beyond, and, because  - example: most easily, naturally unlimited, extremely natural, always easy,     Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to add some new superpowers into your parenting?  My conversation with Adele Anderson, Certified Natural Medical Practitioner and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coach and Trainer will help you to understand how our emotions are attached to our physiology and how we can use that knowledge to get more cooperation from our kids!  About Adele Anderson DCH MNLP Coach Graduate: Vancouver Academy Homeopathy Anatomy &amp; Physiology for Alternative Practitioners Trainer: Neuro-Linguistics &amp; New Code practitioner Coach At 27 I found myself trapped upside-down, drowning in water in a crashed plane. As my life flashed before my eyes, I knew without a doubt, I was out of breath and out of time. That life experience forever changed my perception and beliefs; about the power of the mind; and that choice exists even in life’s most dire circumstances. Since that fateful day, I have made it my life mission. To understand the mind, conscious choice and empowerment. For 20+ years I have practiced Natural Medicine, Neuroscience: Neuro-Linguistics programming and now New Code. I work with ages 4-80; 1:1 and with groups. Or study online: communication as a Superpower Web: <a href="https://www.lifecoachadele.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lifecoachadele.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Iamyourdestinycoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Iamyourdestinycoach</a>  Instagram: @adelemanderson  Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeleandersondch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeleandersondch</a> Podcast: Mind Your Freedom  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NlpAdele" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/NlpAdele</a> Email: <a href="mailto:yes@lifecoachadele.com">yes@lifecoachadele.com</a> Text: 604-885-8236  Office: 604-885-0562 From the Podcast: Personal trance words  Ask your child to describe three things they love to do and listen/write down the words they use to describe them.  You will hear some of the same words being used.  These words bypass the conscious thinking words.  If you want to make something seem fun that they don't normally enjoy; use those words because this is how they describe fun activities. Magic words Stimulate a person’s imagination.  “I don’t have to tell you because you already know” which bypasses the resistant critical thinking part of brain.  Use words that activate their senses; (think of a lemon) or move their mind through time: before, beyond, during &amp; after. <ul> <li>“You would be surprised if…”</li> <li>“I know you want to bee seen as a kid who is (responsible, athletic, liked) </li> <li>“You probably already know what time I want you home tonight”</li> </ul> Command words are task or operational words describe, explain, compare <ul> <li>Now, (Stop)</li> <li>Use the child’s first and middle name</li> <li>“I really don’t know what you want me to do when you say (shut up).  Imagine how things would change/what would happen if you didn’t say that to your mom?  OR “imagine what life would be like if we didn’t have these kinds of conversations”</li> <li>“I don’t know” – drops your child’s resistance</li> <li>Adding “Really” is even stronger than “I don’t know” – “I really don’t know”</li> <li>Add because, also a power word, and link it to something important to them.  </li> <li> <ul> <li>“Imagine what it would be like to have harmony in our home because I know how much you love it when we are all happy and getting along”</li> </ul> </li> <li>I don’t want to do my homework.  When talking to your child, try not to use “Don’t.”  Instead, use</li> <li> <ul> <li>“imagine what school would be like if you studied for the exam and how easy it would be.  I know you want to be seen as a kid who excels.”</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Power words and phrases  Raise your words, not your voice ~ RUMI <ul> <li>Strength comes in building patterns (combinations) of all categories. </li> <li>And think, 3 little words phrases</li> <li>The formula for this pattern is to use:  adverbs and adjectives, + space and time+  cause and effect</li> <li>Do it now!</li> <li>Not before dinner</li> <li>Because I asked </li> <li>Examples of words to use are: naturally easily, unlimited, aware, realize, experience, before, after, expand, beyond, and, because  - example: most easily, naturally unlimited, extremely natural, always easy, </li> </ul> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a>  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF04: Jedi Mind Tricks For Parents

You can be a peaceful parent and still be in charge.  In fact, our kids NEED us to be IN CHARGE.  They are always looking to us to show them the way and if we are unsure and inconsistent it causes stress and anxiety in our kids which leads to behavior we don’t like.  Dr. Vanessa and I talk about how important it is to show up with swagger so our kids know in all situations that we’ve got this!  If we don’t, our kids think they need to be in charge and that’s when things get really hard and challenging!  Learn how to solve some of the hardest parenting struggles just by showing up as an “In Charge Parent!”  About Dr. Vanessa Lapointe Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is an author, parenting expert, and registered psychologist (British Columbia #1856) who has been supporting families and children for more than fifteen years. Author of Discipline without Damage: How to get your kids to behave without messing them up and Parenting Right From The Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years, regularly invited media guest and contributor, educator and speaker, a Huffington Post Parent blogger, and a consultant to research projects and various organizations promoting emotional health and development, Dr. Vanessa is known for bringing a sense of nurturing understanding and humanity to all of her work. She presently works in private practice and has previous experience in a variety of settings, including the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development and the school system. Dr. Vanessa’s passion is in walking alongside parents, teachers, care providers, and other big people to really see the world through the child’s eyes. She believes that if we can do this, we are beautifully positioned to grow up our children in the best possible way. As a mother to 2 growing children, Dr. Vanessa strives not only professionally, but also personally, to view the world through the child’s eyes. If you are interested in pre-ordering Dr. Vanessa’s book, Parenting Right From The Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years, you can order HERE  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.vanessalapointe/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drvlapointe  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvanessalapointe  Email: team@drvanessalapointe.com  Web: drvanessalapointe.com   From the Podcast: Your struggles in parenting are not happening to you, they are happening for you to help you grow yourself up. How do you know if your child is the one in the lead?  They are precocious, bossy, demanding, unwilling to take your lead and defiant.  We usually want to shut these kids down but in fact what they are saying is that I don’t feel seen, heard or understood, so we need to get even bigger to get them to see we are their best bet so they can relax. How to bring swagger.  Your child, if they are in the position of being in charge, will be two steps ahead of you so that means you need to jump forward and anticipate the needs your child.  This means you have to do some work to plan what your child’s needs are going to be.  Not easy but worth it!  Being “Large and In charge” means you show up with kindness, empathy, wisdom and firmness (holding firm boundaries).  You are constantly looking for cues from your child to say, I see you, I hear you, and I get you.    Child: “I wanted to go for ice cream!!!” Parent: “I can’t even believe you said that ice cream today it’s actually international take your kid for Ice cream day and I’m actually driving to the ice cream store right now”   Child: “you are so mean, I wanted to watch more TV” Parent: “I knew you were going to say that, which is why I already have another show ready for you”   Child: “I don’t want to talk to you!” Parent: “Now isn’t the time to talk.”   Child: “get out of my room!” Parent: “I’m going to need to go now”   Parent: “You sound really frustrated right now” Child: “I’m not frustrated, I’m angry” Parent: “yes, you are angry”   Child: “I’m not going to school today” Parent: “Yes, I know today feels like a not going to school day, I get that.  I could tell from the minute you woke up that it would feel like that.” (then it’s up to you to decide if they can stay home or not.  If they have to go and are upset, you give them empathy).   I knew you were going to ask for that_ so I got this ready/did this/am going to get you__ I knew you would want more  so I did___   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can be a peaceful parent and still be in charge.  In fact, our kids NEED us to be IN CHARGE.  They are always looking to us to show them the way and if we are unsure and inconsistent it causes stress and anxiety in our kids which leads to behavior we don’t like.  Dr. Vanessa and I talk about how important it is to show up with swagger so our kids know in all situations that we’ve got this!  If we don’t, our kids think they need to be in charge and that’s when things get really hard and challenging!  Learn how to solve some of the hardest parenting struggles just by showing up as an “In Charge Parent!”  About Dr. Vanessa Lapointe Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is an author, parenting expert, and registered psychologist (British Columbia #1856) who has been supporting families and children for more than fifteen years. Author of <a href="http://drvanessalpointe.com/books#DWD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discipline without Damage: How to get your kids to behave without messing them up</a> and <a href="http://drvanessalapointe.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting Right From The Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years</a>, regularly invited media guest and contributor, educator and speaker, a Huffington Post Parent blogger, and a consultant to research projects and various organizations promoting emotional health and development, Dr. Vanessa is known for bringing a sense of nurturing understanding and humanity to all of her work. She presently works in private practice and has previous experience in a variety of settings, including the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development and the school system. Dr. Vanessa’s passion is in walking alongside parents, teachers, care providers, and other big people to really see the world through the child’s eyes. She believes that if we can do this, we are beautifully positioned to grow up our children in the best possible way. As a mother to 2 growing children, Dr. Vanessa strives not only professionally, but also personally, to view the world through the child’s eyes. If you are interested in pre-ordering Dr. Vanessa’s book, <a href="http://drvanessalapointe.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting Right From The Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years</a>, you can order <a href="https://drvanessalapointe.com/books/#PRFTS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> <ul> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.vanessalapointe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dr.vanessalapointe/</a> </li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/drvlapointe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/drvlapointe</a> </li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drvanessalapointe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/drvanessalapointe</a> </li> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:team@drvanessalapointe.com">team@drvanessalapointe.com</a> </li> <li>Web: <a href="http://www.drvanessalapointe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drvanessalapointe.com</a> </li> </ul> From the Podcast: Your struggles in parenting are not happening to you, they are happening for you to help you grow yourself up. How do you know if your child is the one in the lead?  They are precocious, bossy, demanding, unwilling to take your lead and defiant.  We usually want to shut these kids down but in fact what they are saying is that I don’t feel seen, heard or understood, so we need to get even bigger to get them to see we are their best bet so they can relax. How to bring swagger.  Your child, if they are in the position of being in charge, will be two steps ahead of you so that means you need to jump forward and anticipate the needs your child.  This means you have to do some work to plan what your child’s needs are going to be.  Not easy but worth it!  Being “Large and In charge” means you show up with kindness, empathy, wisdom and firmness (holding firm boundaries).  You are constantly looking for cues from your child to say, I see you, I hear you, and I get you.  Child: “I wanted to go for ice cream!!!” Parent: “I can’t even believe you said that ice cream today it’s actually international take your kid for Ice cream day and I’m actually driving to the ice cream store right now” Child: “you are so mean, I wanted to watch more TV” Parent: “I knew you were going to say that, which is why I already have another show ready for you” Child: “I don’t want to talk to you!” Parent: “Now isn’t the time to talk.” Child: “get out of my room!” Parent: “I’m going to need to go now” Parent: “You sound really frustrated right now” Child: “I’m not frustrated, I’m angry” Parent: “yes, you are angry” Child: “I’m not going to school today” Parent: “Yes, I know today feels like a not going to school day, I get that.  I could tell from the minute you woke up that it would feel like that.” (then it’s up to you to decide if they can stay home or not.  If they have to go and are upset, you give them empathy). I knew you were going to ask for that_ so I got this ready/did this/am going to get you__ I knew you would want more  so I did___ Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How to Be an IN CHARGE Parent | POF35

Put your relationship first with my child? Won’t that threaten my authority? Won’t they walk all over me?  When you parent by putting your relationship with your child first, you still have clear limits and expectations BUT you DON’T use your power over your child to shame her or force him to obey….OR ELSE!  When we parent putting the relationship first with our kids, they are much more likely to cooperate with us and it’s easier to find solutions to issues that come up because our kids feel safe coming to us because they know we won’t resort to shaming, blaming, criticizing, etc.  We all want our kids to trust us and respect us and come to us and tell us what’s going on with them and this is the way to do it.  Listen for easy ways to build a strong relationship with your child and learn how to avoid the pitfalls of relationship killers!   About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family.  It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!  In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. www.yellingcurebook.com  Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach   From the Podcast: Those lectures…. Talk LESS and Listen MORE Remember, it’s more powerful to listen to your kids ideas, and thought then it is to bulldoze over them with your ‘wisdom’ and ‘experience’.  How often has lecturing to your kids created the change you were looking for in the first place?  How often to you glaze over when you are lectured to?   Give “talk less and listen more” a try the next time you have the urge to lecture your child.  Need tips on listening?  See below! Has anyone ever made you feel like you were the only other person in the room because they were so focused on you?  So intently listening to you?  How did that make you feel?  I be it felt amazing!  I know it does.  You feel special and it feels like love.  This is what I want you to give your kids I want to share with you the 5 steps to listening to your kids this is a GAME CHANGER in your relationship with your kids    Listen Intently: What is said in words and non-verbally – put your phone down, no distractions all attention on the person speaking Listen without judgement: We go through our days with judgement filters – so try to lift those filters so you can really hear the other person. Listen for understanding, not to judge or respond Listen without interruption: We have lots of thoughts when someone is talking but try to make a conscious effort to listen and keep quiet without interrupting. Listen without formulating your response: how many times do you have the answer in your mind before the other person is finished talking? What might you have missed?  Try to notice if you do this and try to stay in the moment and not have your response laying in wait for the first pause! 5 - PROTIP- repeat back what you heard!    Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Put your relationship first with my child? Won’t that threaten my authority? Won’t they walk all over me?  When you parent by putting your relationship with your child first, you still have clear limits and expectations BUT you DON’T use your power over your child to shame her or force him to obey….OR ELSE!  When we parent putting the relationship first with our kids, they are much more likely to cooperate with us and it’s easier to find solutions to issues that come up because our kids feel safe coming to us because they know we won’t resort to shaming, blaming, criticizing, etc.  We all want our kids to trust us and respect us and come to us and tell us what’s going on with them and this is the way to do it.  Listen for easy ways to build a strong relationship with your child and learn how to avoid the pitfalls of relationship killers! About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family.  It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!  In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> <a href="mailto:Robbin@parentingforconnection.com">Robbin@parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach</a> From the Podcast: Those lectures…. Talk LESS and Listen MORE Remember, it’s more powerful to listen to your kids ideas, and thought then it is to bulldoze over them with your ‘wisdom’ and ‘experience’.  How often has lecturing to your kids created the change you were looking for in the first place?  How often to you glaze over when you are lectured to?   Give “talk less and listen more” a try the next time you have the urge to lecture your child.  Need tips on listening?  See below! Has anyone ever made you feel like you were the only other person in the room because they were so focused on you?  So intently listening to you?  How did that make you feel?  I be it felt amazing!  I know it does.  You feel special and it feels like love.  This is what I want you to give your kids I want to share with you the 5 steps to listening to your kids this is a GAME CHANGER in your relationship with your kids <ol> <li>Listen Intently: What is said in words and non-verbally – put your phone down, no distractions all attention on the person speaking</li> <li>Listen without judgement: We go through our days with judgement filters – so try to lift those filters so you can really hear the other person. Listen for understanding, not to judge or respond</li> <li>Listen without interruption: We have lots of thoughts when someone is talking but try to make a conscious effort to listen and keep quiet without interrupting.</li> <li>Listen without formulating your response: how many times do you have the answer in your mind before the other person is finished talking? What might you have missed?  Try to notice if you do this and try to stay in the moment and not have your response laying in wait for the first pause!</li> <li>5 - PROTIP- repeat back what you heard!</li> </ol> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF16: Relationship First 

Our Children, at their core, need safety and protection to grow.  As Parents, we need to construct a scaffolding of support around a child within which they can learn and explore the world and what it means to be in relationship with others.  There are a number of ways parents can create this scaffolding around a child.  This is done through daily routines, limits, connected communication and empathy.  One of the most important foundational elements is values. Values are so important because when you clearly determine your values, you can set up your limits/boundaries for your kids.  limits are much easier for kids to ‘buy into’ because they are attached to a value that everyone in the family holds. Learn how to set up your values and limits and how to peacefully set them for your family! About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!   In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. www.yellingcurebook.com   Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families.   www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach   From the Podcast: What is the difference between a rule and a limit you ask!?  Limits are carefully and consciously planned with family values in mind.  They are rooted in an understanding of developmentally appropriate expectations of the child’s development. Limits are NOT, demands coming from an expectation of complete obedience, but are a process of teaching and support.  Limits emerge from the parent’s fundamental responsibility to keep children safe, to teach them the skills of being in social relationships and to teach them the values of the family. Both rules and boundaries can prevent misbehavior, but with rules, the payoff to children for compliance is simply avoiding a negative consequence or punishment, not because they want to do the right thing. Rules are the end of the conversation and with limits, they can be part of the conversation.  Let me break it down for you: Rules are inflexible and use fear and punishment in order to enforce them and are rooted in control over the other person.  They also focus on negative or punitive reaction – in other words, punishment.  Rules are often enforced with statements like, “If you do/don’t do this, I’ll do this to you.” “you must follow or else!” They create a scenario where one person wins while the other loses.  Children may not feel heard and it doesn’t leave any space for empathy.  This can lead to disconnected communication You want to use limits because they can be both firm and flexible – you set a limit that you want to hold but there is also room for compromise. It has a value at its core but the way we honor this value can change, that’s why we have flexibility.  They allow for cooperation – you can work together to find a solution that works – parenting with, not over A limit makes your child feel supported and not controlled and most importantly, create a win/win scenario!   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way!  Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Children, at their core, need safety and protection to grow.  As Parents, we need to construct a scaffolding of support around a child within which they can learn and explore the world and what it means to be in relationship with others.  There are a number of ways parents can create this scaffolding around a child.  This is done through daily routines, limits, connected communication and empathy.  One of the most important foundational elements is values. Values are so important because when you clearly determine your values, you can set up your limits/boundaries for your kids.  limits are much easier for kids to ‘buy into’ because they are attached to a value that everyone in the family holds. Learn how to set up your values and limits and how to peacefully set them for your family! About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> <a href="mailto:Robbin@parentingforconnection.com">Robbin@parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach</a> From the Podcast: What is the difference between a rule and a limit you ask!?  Limits are carefully and consciously planned with family values in mind.  They are rooted in an understanding of developmentally appropriate expectations of the child’s development. Limits are NOT, demands coming from an expectation of complete obedience, but are a process of teaching and support.  Limits emerge from the parent’s fundamental responsibility to keep children safe, to teach them the skills of being in social relationships and to teach them the values of the family. Both rules and boundaries can prevent misbehavior, but with rules, the payoff to children for compliance is simply avoiding a negative consequence or punishment, not because they want to do the right thing. Rules are the end of the conversation and with limits, they can be part of the conversation.  Let me break it down for you: Rules are inflexible and use fear and punishment in order to enforce them and are rooted in control over the other person.  They also focus on negative or punitive reaction – in other words, punishment.  Rules are often enforced with statements like, “If you do/don’t do this, I’ll do this to you.” “you must follow or else!” They create a scenario where one person wins while the other loses.  Children may not feel heard and it doesn’t leave any space for empathy.  This can lead to disconnected communication You want to use limits because they can be both firm and flexible – you set a limit that you want to hold but there is also room for compromise. It has a value at its core but the way we honor this value can change, that’s why we have flexibility.  They allow for cooperation – you can work together to find a solution that works – parenting with, not over A limit makes your child feel supported and not controlled and most importantly, create a win/win scenario! Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF28: Setting Limits For Your Kids

I’m asked all the time what punishments parents should use and when should kids be punished.    Well…In short, I don’t believe in punishments.  I don't believe in them because I think it distracts from the important reasons WHY your child is acting the way they are.    When I talk about peaceful parenting, it’s parenting without punishment and it doesn't mean that sometimes there isn’t a need for what you would call natural consequences.   What I talk about in this episode is about how to peacefully connect with your child by putting the relationship first.  BUT, this doesn’t mean that it's a free-for-all for your child.  Your kids do not run the show!  Parent need to be the ones in charge, the ones that sets the boundaries the expectations. This issue becomes muddied and difficult for parents because when their child is behaving in a way they don't want does, something rude or destructive, talks back or just us something bad, parents usually go to punish because they don’t have any other tools.  In this podcast, I give you the tools to not punish, to seek to understand your child’s behaviour and if absolutely necessary, create a natural consequence.  About Robbin McManne   Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family.   It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!   In October of 2018 Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date.   Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families.   www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach   From the Podcast: Look at your child’s behaviour as secondary.  Focus on what’s driving the behaviour first.    Follow these steps:  go to your child and call out the behaviour. Say:  “wow you must be really angry right now” “I know you're feeling really disappointed right now”  “I can see that my answer makes you very angry” “it looks like you have lots of energy!”  Validate what they are feeling and reiterate why you are holding this boundary. Say:  “I know you're angry/upset/disappointed, but this is something that just isn't allowed” “it looks like you really want to bounce the ball but we can’t do that in the house” “I know you're upset I know you're disappointed and I bet that feels really hard. Right?  - for more suggestions on Empathy, see episode 5 of my podcast “Level up your parenting using empathy.” Pro tip:  you know I want you to really make sure that this is a battle that you're willing to pick.  If you are holding a boundary, make sure this is a hard no that won’t change to a yes just because they wore you down!    Find solutions together. Say:  “I know this doesn’t feel fair, how can we work this out?” “it looks like you really want to bounce that ball, lets go outside together to do it!” “I bet we can find some really fun things to do outside instead!”    Child beyond solutions = natural consequences. maybe your child is beyond solutions and maybe they continue to dig into the behaviour or go back to it after you have sorted it out (or thought you did).    Son:  “I want some hot chocolate!” Mom:  “Was that a question?” Son:  “Get it for me!” Mom:  “would you like to ask me nicely?” Son: “NO!” Mom: “well I know you really want hot chocolate, but I won't be able to give it to you unless you can speak to me in a polite way.  In our family we don't talk to each other that way; we use manners.  Can you ask me again?” Son: “NO!  I want it now!!” Mom:  “Ok, well, it looks like you don’t want to talk to me in a polite way so when you are ready, I’ll make you the hot chocolate.  Come get me when you are ready.”   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m asked all the time what punishments parents should use and when should kids be punished.    Well…In short, I don’t believe in punishments.  I don't believe in them because I think it distracts from the important reasons WHY your child is acting the way they are.    When I talk about peaceful parenting, it’s parenting without punishment and it doesn't mean that sometimes there isn’t a need for what you would call natural consequences.   What I talk about in this episode is about how to peacefully connect with your child by putting the relationship first.  BUT, this doesn’t mean that it's a free-for-all for your child.  Your kids do not run the show!  Parent need to be the ones in charge, the ones that sets the boundaries the expectations. This issue becomes muddied and difficult for parents because when their child is behaving in a way they don't want does, something rude or destructive, talks back or just us something bad, parents usually go to punish because they don’t have any other tools.  In this podcast, I give you the tools to not punish, to seek to understand your child’s behaviour and if absolutely necessary, create a natural consequence.  About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018 Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> <a href="mailto:Robbin@parentingforconnection.com">Robbin@parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach</a> From the Podcast: Look at your child’s behaviour as secondary.  Focus on what’s driving the behaviour first.  Follow these steps: <ol> <li>go to your child and call out the behaviour. Say:</li> </ol> “wow you must be really angry right now” “I know you're feeling really disappointed right now”  “I can see that my answer makes you very angry” “it looks like you have lots of energy!” <ol> <li>Validate what they are feeling and reiterate why you are holding this boundary. Say:</li> </ol> “I know you're angry/upset/disappointed, but this is something that just isn't allowed” “it looks like you really want to bounce the ball but we can’t do that in the house” “I know you're upset I know you're disappointed and I bet that feels really hard. Right?  - for more suggestions on Empathy, see episode 5 of my podcast “Level up your parenting using empathy.” Pro tip:  you know I want you to really make sure that this is a battle that you're willing to pick.  If you are holding a boundary, make sure this is a hard no that won’t change to a yes just because they wore you down!   <ol> <li>Find solutions together. Say:</li> </ol> “I know this doesn’t feel fair, how can we work this out?” “it looks like you really want to bounce that ball, lets go outside together to do it!” “I bet we can find some really fun things to do outside instead!” <ol> <li>Child beyond solutions = natural consequences. maybe your child is beyond solutions and maybe they continue to dig into the behaviour or go back to it after you have sorted it out (or thought you did).  </li> </ol> Son:  “I want some hot chocolate!” Mom:  “Was that a question?” Son:  “Get it for me!” Mom:  “would you like to ask me nicely?” Son: “NO!” Mom: “well I know you really want hot chocolate, but I won't be able to give it to you unless you can speak to me in a polite way.  In our family we don't talk to each other that way; we use manners.  Can you ask me again?” Son: “NO!  I want it now!!” Mom:  “Ok, well, it looks like you don’t want to talk to me in a polite way so when you are ready, I’ll make you the hot chocolate.  Come get me when you are ready.” Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a>  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF09: Peaceful Discipline 

In this episode, I talk about what empathy really is and how to use it in your parenting.  Use empathy when you have to say “no”, how to use it when your child is too young to name their emotions and how to use empathy for yourself!  Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families.  Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach     Formula for Empathy: Acknowledge/validate what they are feeling  BECAUSE = 2-3 reasons why they might feel that way  Say this: I get why you are feeling disappointed because  you wanted to stay longer, you don’t want to go home and you don’t want the fun to end.  Right? If got it right, your child will say “yeah!” Words of Empathy It’s ok to be sad – I know you are sad and it’s ok to cry I’ll stay with you until you feel better This is really hard for you – I can see how hard this is for you I’m here with you – I’ll stay with you Tell me about it – tell me more I hear you That was really scary, sad, etc. I will help you work it out It doesn't feel fair  Emotion words from www.groktheworld.com: http://www.groktheworld.com/sites/default/files/product-upload-files/Feelings%20Inventory_0.pdf Don’t forget that empathy is also for YOU!!! Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I talk about what empathy really is and how to use it in your parenting.  Use empathy when you have to say “no”, how to use it when your child is too young to name their emotions and how to use empathy for yourself! Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. <a href="mailto:Robbin@parentingforconnection.com">Robbin@parentingforconnection.com </a><a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection </a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach </a> Formula for Empathy: Acknowledge/validate what they are feeling <ul> <li>BECAUSE = 2-3 reasons why they might feel that way</li> </ul> Say this: I get why you are feeling disappointed because <ol> <li>you wanted to stay longer,</li> <li>you don’t want to go home and</li> <li>you don’t want the fun to end.</li> </ol> Right? If got it right, your child will say “yeah!” Words of Empathy It’s ok to be sad – I know you are sad and it’s ok to cry I’ll stay with you until you feel better This is really hard for you – I can see how hard this is for you I’m here with you – I’ll stay with you Tell me about it – tell me more I hear you That was really scary, sad, etc. I will help you work it out It doesn't feel fair Emotion words from <a href="http://www.groktheworld.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.groktheworld.com</a>: <a href="http://www.groktheworld.com/sites/default/files/product-upload-files/Feelings%20Inventory_0.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.groktheworld.com/sites/default/files/product-upload-files/Feelings%20Inventory_0.pdf</a> Don’t forget that empathy is also for YOU!!! Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF05: Level Up Your Parenting Using Empathy

What is abundance?  It’s determined as “a very large quantity of something”.  What would you like a large quantity of? Cooperation, respect, or is it money or love?  In this episode, my guest, Andrea Ferguson, will teach you a daily practice to bring more abundance into any area of your life.  Find out if you live your live from a place of lack or abundance (this question is relevant in terms of your parenting or your bank account!).  Learn how to focus your attention so you can attract more of what you want, instead of what you don’t.    About Andrea Ferguson Founder of The F.I.T. LIFE Method | F.I.T. Mindset Mentor and Coach.  Andrea spent more than a decade working with thousands of women in the health and fitness arena as a Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Fitness Studio Owner, Life Coach and Mentor. She created, built and sold a fitness studio and fitness business. She has designed, created and run many programs, workshops, multi-day events and retreats. She has also developed an entire method and an accompanying 2-year curriculum plus mastery program, to facilitate her current work as a F.I.T. Mindset Mentor and Coach. While she knows self-discipline, determination, perseverance, commitment and how to act in spite of fear, she also learned through burnout, exhaustion and the fallout that followed, the essential art of surrender. She discovered the joy in simplicity and in having time in her life to simply just be. As a result, she learned how to keep her achiever hustle in check and how to live Fully In Tune with all the beautiful synchronicities and miracles guiding her life, that only became evident when she slowed down enough to notice.     Andrea is now here to support individuals who are ready to ditch the hustle and live Fully In Tune too! Web: www.thefitlifemethod.comwww.fitandrea.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFITLIFEMethod/ Instagram: @thefitlifemethod     From the Podcast: When you are in a “low vibe” state and feel like you are dwelling in a place of lack and triggered, follow these steps.   What am I feel in and what is the story I’m telling myself? Is it true? How is this working for me? As I see this situation, am I aligned with lack/fear or abundance/love. Think of a sliding scale where zero is lack/fear and ten is abundance/love. What old worn-out pattern or habit-based in lack is being presented to me for clearing? What is the new action coming from the energy of love and abundance. If you had no fear, how would you show up?    Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   If you want to get my book, The Yelling Cure, and other resources I offer, please go to www.yellingcurebook.com   Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is abundance?  It’s determined as “a very large quantity of something”.  What would you like a large quantity of? Cooperation, respect, or is it money or love?  In this episode, my guest, Andrea Ferguson, will teach you a daily practice to bring more abundance into any area of your life.  Find out if you live your live from a place of lack or abundance (this question is relevant in terms of your parenting or your bank account!).  Learn how to focus your attention so you can attract more of what you want, instead of what you don’t.  About Andrea Ferguson Founder of The F.I.T. LIFE Method | F.I.T. Mindset Mentor and Coach.  Andrea spent more than a decade working with thousands of women in the health and fitness arena as a Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Fitness Studio Owner, Life Coach and Mentor. She created, built and sold a fitness studio and fitness business. She has designed, created and run many programs, workshops, multi-day events and retreats. She has also developed an entire method and an accompanying 2-year curriculum plus mastery program, to facilitate her current work as a F.I.T. Mindset Mentor and Coach. While she knows self-discipline, determination, perseverance, commitment and how to act in spite of fear, she also learned through burnout, exhaustion and the fallout that followed, the essential art of surrender. She discovered the joy in simplicity and in having time in her life to simply just be. As a result, she learned how to keep her achiever hustle in check and how to live Fully In Tune with all the beautiful synchronicities and miracles guiding her life, that only became evident when she slowed down enough to notice.   Andrea is now here to support individuals who are ready to ditch the hustle and live Fully In Tune too! Web: <a href="http://www.thefitlifemethod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thefitlifemethod.com</a><a href="http://www.fitandrea.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fitandrea.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheFITLIFEMethod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheFITLIFEMethod/</a> Instagram: @thefitlifemethod   From the Podcast: When you are in a “low vibe” state and feel like you are dwelling in a place of lack and triggered, follow these steps.  <ol> <li>What am I feel in and what is the story I’m telling myself? Is it true? How is this working for me?</li> <li>As I see this situation, am I aligned with lack/fear or abundance/love. Think of a sliding scale where zero is lack/fear and ten is abundance/love.</li> <li>What old worn-out pattern or habit-based in lack is being presented to me for clearing?</li> <li>What is the new action coming from the energy of love and abundance. If you had no fear, how would you show up?</li> </ol> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a>  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. If you want to get my book, The Yelling Cure, and other resources I offer, please go to <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF25: 2020 Challenge  - Claiming Abundance in Your Life

Andrew Campanella

We all want our kids to get a good education and be successful in school.  BUT not every school fits your child’s unique needs and abilities. Is your child gifted?  Does your child have learning disabilities? Is the school your child in just not a good fit? Do you know you have a choice and the right to choose a school that fits your child?  Are you aware of the many options that are available? This may seem like an exciting concept but also daunting because where do you start?    In this episode, Andrew Campanella, the President of National School Choice week in The United States talks about how and when parents can look for alternatives for their kids based on their needs.     Why should you care?  The fact is that if kids are unhappy in school, even if the school is considered a good school, it can lead to higher rates of dropouts and for students that drop out, this affects their confidence, and self esteem.  Studies show that students who dropout are at higher risk of incarceration, will earn less over their lifetime and have shorter lifespans.    This episode is of great value to every parent with school aged children, no matter where you live!    About Andrew Campanella    Andrew Campanella is the president of National School Choice Week, the largest public awareness effort in the U.S. focusing on opportunity in K-12 education.    With the goal of informing parents of their school choice options, Andrew and the NSCW team work with more than 21,000 schools annually—along with thousands of organizations and homeschooling groups. Under Andrew’s leadership, NSCW has experienced remarkable growth, from 150 events and activities in 2011 to more than 40,000 in 2019. In recognition of this work, Andrew was named by PRNews magazine as the Event Marketer of the Year for 2015.    Andrew is the author of the forthcoming book, The School Choice Roadmap: 7 Steps to Finding the Right School for Your Child, a guidebook that helps parents identify education environments that meet their children’s needs. (Beaufort Books, January 2020).    Pre-Order The School Choice Roadmap https://www.amazon.com/School-Choice-Roadmap-Steps-Finding/dp/0825309328/    *Do you want to win a free copy of Andrew’s book?  To enter the draw for a free signed copy, subscribe to Parenting our Future Podcast, give the podcast 5 stars (if it feels right), take a screenshot of your subscription and send it to admin@parentingforconnection.com    The first 20 people to email Robbin directly with the above requirements will be sent a signed copy.  Residents of The United States only as this is specific to the US. Free Canadian resources below in the “from the podcast section”    Web: https://www.andrewrcamp.com Twitter: @schoolchoicewk  Facebook: @schoolchoiceweek Instagram: @schoolchoiceweek   From the Podcast:  National School Choice Week Website https://schoolchoiceweek.com  The School Choice Roadmap Website https://www.schoolchoiceroadmap.com What is school choice https://schoolchoiceweek.com/what-is-school-choice/ School choice policies in your state https://schoolchoiceweek.com/mystate/# School choice in Canada https://drishtimagazine.com/lifestyle-lifestyle/2014/10/how-much-school-choice-do-parents-in-canada-enjoy/    Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   If you want to get my book, The Yelling Cure, and other resources I offer, please go to www.yellingcurebook.com    Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want our kids to get a good education and be successful in school.  BUT not every school fits your child’s unique needs and abilities. Is your child gifted?  Does your child have learning disabilities? Is the school your child in just not a good fit? Do you know you have a choice and the right to choose a school that fits your child?  Are you aware of the many options that are available? This may seem like an exciting concept but also daunting because where do you start?  In this episode, Andrew Campanella, the President of National School Choice week in The United States talks about how and when parents can look for alternatives for their kids based on their needs.   Why should you care?  The fact is that if kids are unhappy in school, even if the school is considered a good school, it can lead to higher rates of dropouts and for students that drop out, this affects their confidence, and self esteem.  Studies show that students who dropout are at higher risk of incarceration, will earn less over their lifetime and have shorter lifespans.  This episode is of great value to every parent with school aged children, no matter where you live!  About Andrew Campanella  Andrew Campanella is the president of National School Choice Week, the largest public awareness effort in the U.S. focusing on opportunity in K-12 education.  With the goal of informing parents of their school choice options, Andrew and the NSCW team work with more than 21,000 schools annually—along with thousands of organizations and homeschooling groups. Under Andrew’s leadership, NSCW has experienced remarkable growth, from 150 events and activities in 2011 to more than 40,000 in 2019. In recognition of this work, Andrew was named by PRNews magazine as the Event Marketer of the Year for 2015.  Andrew is the author of the forthcoming book, The School Choice Roadmap: 7 Steps to Finding the Right School for Your Child, a guidebook that helps parents identify education environments that meet their children’s needs. (Beaufort Books, January 2020).  Pre-Order The School Choice Roadmap <a href="https://www.amazon.com/School-Choice-Roadmap-Steps-Finding/dp/0825309328/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/School-Choice-Roadmap-Steps-Finding/dp/0825309328/</a> *Do you want to win a free copy of Andrew’s book?  To enter the draw for a free signed copy, subscribe to Parenting our Future Podcast, give the podcast 5 stars (if it feels right), take a screenshot of your subscription and send it to admin@parentingforconnection.com  The first 20 people to email Robbin directly with the above requirements will be sent a signed copy.  Residents of The United States only as this is specific to the US. Free Canadian resources below in the “from the podcast section”  Web: <a href="https://www.andrewrcamp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.andrewrcamp.com</a> Twitter: @schoolchoicewk  Facebook: @schoolchoiceweek Instagram: @schoolchoiceweek From the Podcast: <ul> <li>National School Choice Week Website <a href="https://schoolchoiceweek.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schoolchoiceweek.com</a> </li> <li>The School Choice Roadmap Website <a href="https://www.schoolchoiceroadmap.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.schoolchoiceroadmap.com</a></li> <li>What is school choice <a href="https://schoolchoiceweek.com/what-is-school-choice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schoolchoiceweek.com/what-is-school-choice/</a></li> <li>School choice policies in your state <a href="https://schoolchoiceweek.com/mystate/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schoolchoiceweek.com/mystate/#</a></li> <li>School choice in Canada <a href="https://drishtimagazine.com/lifestyle-lifestyle/2014/10/how-much-school-choice-do-parents-in-canada-enjoy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drishtimagazine.com/lifestyle-lifestyle/2014/10/how-much-school-choice-do-parents-in-canada-enjoy/</a></li> </ul> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a>  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. If you want to get my book, The Yelling Cure, and other resources I offer, please go to <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF17: School Choice with Andrew Campanella

Vanessa Lapointe

Dr. Vanessa and I discuss her newest book, “Parenting Right From the Start; Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years.”  In the podcast, we talk about what it means to grow yourself up before you can grow your kids up, what it means to have “swagger” and how being “large and in charge” helps your kids be more independent.  With the new school year upon us, Dr. Vanessa talks about how to orchestrate an “artful introduction” to your child’s new teacher or caregiver. Dr. Vanessa is fun, funny and full of meaningful, common sense knowledge and leaves you hanging on her every word! About Dr. Vanessa Lapointe Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is an author, parenting expert, and registered psychologist (British Columbia #1856) who has been supporting families and children for more than fifteen years. Author of Discipline without Damage: How to get your kids to behave without messing them up and Parenting Right From The Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years, regularly invited media guest and contributor, educator and speaker, a Huffington Post Parent blogger, and a consultant to research projects and various organizations promoting emotional health and development, Dr. Vanessa is known for bringing a sense of nurturing understanding and humanity to all of her work. She presently works in private practice and has previous experience in a variety of settings, including the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development and the school system. Dr. Vanessa’s passion is in walking alongside parents, teachers, care providers, and other big people to really see the world through the child’s eyes. She believes that if we can do this, we are beautifully positioned to grow up our children in the best possible way. As a mother to 2 growing children, Dr. Vanessa strives not only professionally, but also personally, to view the world through the child’s eyes. If you are interested in pre-ordering Dr. Vanessa’s book, Parenting Right From The Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years, you can order HERE Web: www.drvanessalapointe.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/drvanessalapointe Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dr.vanessalapointe/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/drvlapointe Email: team@drvanessalapointe.com  Six Parenting Principles from Dr Vanessa Lapointe    No challenge, no growth. Embrace the mess.  Nobody ever said that growing up was meant to be an easy peasy walk in the park with no difficulty. In fact, it is in the mess of it that growth blossoms. It has to be difficult; it has to erupt; it has to feel immovable … and then, magic happens. The human mind and heart come alive in the face of challenge. It is here that adaptation is fostered and resilience is championed. Furthermore, you cannot truly know the up of it if you have not fully lived the down of it. Celebrate the peaks and the valleys. Take heart in the perceived struggle for that is where the path to greatness begins. No challenge, no growth.      Grow you, grow them.  There is nothing quite like loving and growing a child to absolutely bring you to your knees as a parent. Often it is in the act of raising our young that a light is definitively shone on the ungrown parts of ourselves. It seems that nobody can set us off or trigger us like our own children can. And yet, when the origins of these triggers are honestly explored, it becomes quickly apparent that it isn’t actually our children that are the cause of our upset. It is the ungrown parts of ourselves that we have brought forward with us from our own pasts, our own childhoods. In becoming a parent perhaps the greatest gift you will receive is the invitation of growing yourself. Grow you so that you can grow them.    Find your village.  For as long as we have existed, humans have been tribal in nature. We are meant to live and grow and thrive in villages. Within community, there exists structures and relationships to support all of the members in their continued growth and development. Compared to the rich communal existence of our ancestors, parents today raise their children in relative isolation. And this makes things so much more challenging. With the erosion of our naturally existing villages, it is upon us to back-door the creation of a community within which to raise our young. You were never meant to go this alone. Find your village. 4. Know where to set the bar. To really be full of compassionate guidance for your child, it is essential that you know where to set the bar. The goal always is to set the bar where the child can jump. Too high and the child is constantly faced with failure, conflict, and shame. Too low and the child never gets to experience their own capacity for conquering life. They are disabled by being enabled. In both cases, the child has to reject your guidance as a big person who doesn’t really get him. And because you don’t get him, you are no longer trusted to be decisively in the lead. Rather than just let himself blow about in the wind, your child will be forced to be in the lead of himself. And that is a devastating place from which a child will never be able to fully emerge into his true potential. So know where to set the bar.  Educate yourself about development, temperament, and attachment. Advocate for your unique, individual child at home and in community from this knowing place.    Slow down.  Growth is a spectacular thing. It is ordained by the natural order of things to occur provided the appropriate conditions are created to foster it. One of those conditions is time. Development occurs on its own timeline and it cannot be rushed. Often times parents are misled into believing that rushing development leads to earlier and thus better outcomes and opportunities. But that is simply not the case. Rushed development can occasionally take on the early façade of a desired outcome. But it will be realized over time that this façade had no depth or staying power because it did not honor the inherent trajectory of growth set forth for your unique little child. So pave the way, remove impediments, and champion your child’s needs. But never rush childhood. Surrender to the natural power of growth.      Know that you are enough.  Growing up a little human can feel utterly overwhelming at times. And the parenting industry hasn’t actually served us well in this respect. Perhaps never more than now have parents painstakingly questioned their own capacity for being exactly what their child needs. The incredible amount of highly accessible information available to modern parents seems to have thrust them into self-doubt rather than promoting empowerment. Too often I see parents who give their innate know-how and power to raise their children brilliantly away to so-called experts. It is my view that nobody is the expert on a child in the way that the parent is. Your gut, your intuition, your sense of your child’s being are unlike anything anybody else can lay claim to. Your child needs you to own this. You are enough. You were born for this. You have it in you to give. Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Vanessa and I discuss her newest book, “Parenting Right From the Start; Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years.”  In the podcast, we talk about what it means to grow yourself up before you can grow your kids up, what it means to have “swagger” and how being “large and in charge” helps your kids be more independent.  With the new school year upon us, Dr. Vanessa talks about how to orchestrate an “artful introduction” to your child’s new teacher or caregiver. Dr. Vanessa is fun, funny and full of meaningful, common sense knowledge and leaves you hanging on her every word! About Dr. Vanessa Lapointe Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is an author, parenting expert, and registered psychologist (British Columbia #1856) who has been supporting families and children for more than fifteen years. Author of Discipline without Damage: How to get your kids to behave without messing them up and Parenting Right From The Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years, regularly invited media guest and contributor, educator and speaker, a Huffington Post Parent blogger, and a consultant to research projects and various organizations promoting emotional health and development, Dr. Vanessa is known for bringing a sense of nurturing understanding and humanity to all of her work. She presently works in private practice and has previous experience in a variety of settings, including the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development and the school system. Dr. Vanessa’s passion is in walking alongside parents, teachers, care providers, and other big people to really see the world through the child’s eyes. She believes that if we can do this, we are beautifully positioned to grow up our children in the best possible way. As a mother to 2 growing children, Dr. Vanessa strives not only professionally, but also personally, to view the world through the child’s eyes. If you are interested in pre-ordering Dr. Vanessa’s book, Parenting Right From The Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler years, you can order HERE Web: <a href="http://www.drvanessalapointe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.drvanessalapointe.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdrvanessalapointe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/drvanessalapointe</a> Instagram: <a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdr.vanessalapointe%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/dr.vanessalapointe/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fdrvlapointe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://twitter.com/drvlapointe</a> Email: <a href="mailto:team@drvanessalapointe.com">team@drvanessalapointe.com </a> Six Parenting Principles from Dr Vanessa Lapointe <ol> <li>  No challenge, no growth. Embrace the mess.</li> </ol> Nobody ever said that growing up was meant to be an easy peasy walk in the park with no difficulty. In fact, it is in the mess of it that growth blossoms. It has to be difficult; it has to erupt; it has to feel immovable … and then, magic happens. The human mind and heart come alive in the face of challenge. It is here that adaptation is fostered and resilience is championed. Furthermore, you cannot truly know the up of it if you have not fully lived the down of it. Celebrate the peaks and the valleys. Take heart in the perceived struggle for that is where the path to greatness begins. No challenge, no growth. <ol> <li>    Grow you, grow them.</li> </ol> There is nothing quite like loving and growing a child to absolutely bring you to your knees as a parent. Often it is in the act of raising our young that a light is definitively shone on the ungrown parts of ourselves. It seems that nobody can set us off or trigger us like our own children can. And yet, when the origins of these triggers are honestly explored, it becomes quickly apparent that it isn’t actually our children that are the cause of our upset. It is the ungrown parts of ourselves that we have brought forward with us from our own pasts, our own childhoods. In becoming a parent perhaps the greatest gift you will receive is the invitation of growing yourself. Grow you so that you can grow them. <ol> <li>  Find your village.</li> </ol> For as long as we have existed, humans have been tribal in nature. We are meant to live and grow and thrive in villages. Within community, there exists structures and relationships to support all of the members in their continued growth and development. Compared to the rich communal existence of our ancestors, parents today raise their children in relative isolation. And this makes things so much more challenging. With the erosion of our naturally existing villages, it is upon us to back-door the creation of a community within which to raise our young. You were never meant to go this alone. Find your village. 4. Know where to set the bar. To really be full of compassionate guidance for your child, it is essential that you know where to set the bar. The goal always is to set the bar where the child can jump. Too high and the child is constantly faced with failure, conflict, and shame. Too low and the child never gets to experience their own capacity for conquering life. They are disabled by being enabled. In both cases, the child has to reject your guidance as a big person who doesn’t really get him. And because you don’t get him, you are no longer trusted to be decisively in the lead. Rather than just let himself blow about in the wind, your child will be forced to be in the lead of himself. And that is a devastating place from which a child will never be able to fully emerge into his true potential. So know where to set the bar. Educate yourself about development, temperament, and attachment. Advocate for your unique, individual child at home and in community from this knowing place. <ol> <li>  Slow down.</li> </ol> Growth is a spectacular thing. It is ordained by the natural order of things to occur provided the appropriate conditions are created to foster it. One of those conditions is time. Development occurs on its own timeline and it cannot be rushed. Often times parents are misled into believing that rushing development leads to earlier and thus better outcomes and opportunities. But that is simply not the case. Rushed development can occasionally take on the early façade of a desired outcome. But it will be realized over time that this façade had no depth or staying power because it did not honor the inherent trajectory of growth set forth for your unique little child. So pave the way, remove impediments, and champion your child’s needs. But never rush childhood. Surrender to the natural power of growth. <ol> <li>    Know that you are enough.</li> </ol> Growing up a little human can feel utterly overwhelming at times. And the parenting industry hasn’t actually served us well in this respect. Perhaps never more than now have parents painstakingly questioned their own capacity for being exactly what their child needs. The incredible amount of highly accessible information available to modern parents seems to have thrust them into self-doubt rather than promoting empowerment. Too often I see parents who give their innate know-how and power to raise their children brilliantly away to so-called experts. It is my view that nobody is the expert on a child in the way that the parent is. Your gut, your intuition, your sense of your child’s being are unlike anything anybody else can lay claim to. Your child needs you to own this. You are enough. You were born for this. You have it in you to give. Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a>  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF07: Parenting Right From The Start With Dr. Vanessa Lapointe

We are the most stressed-out generation and we know now that stress is contagious.  As parents, our stress affects our kids and leads to anxiety in them. Stress and anxiety are gripping today’s families but there is a way to stop it in its tracks! When you show up differently for your kids, they show up differently for you.  If you are a stressed-out parent and lose control of your emotions and behaviour, you become a factor of unpredictability in your child’s life.  We can measure stress responses in children as young as one year old even though they are not conscious of their parents’ stress, their brains mount a stress response. Learn how stress affects both parents and kids and what you can do to have less stress in your family.   About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting.   Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family.   It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!   In October of 2018 Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. www.yellingcurebook.com   Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys. Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families.   www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach   From the Podcast: When you or a child you care about needs a stress intervention, follow these recommendations of Dr. Sonia Lupien, the director of the  Center for Studies on Human Stress in Montreal and follow the links for more information and tools. – Via www.heartmindonline.org    Know the Signs  The more you are aware of both the physical and emotional signs of stress, the more quickly you can intervene. Stress can manifest in different ways. If any of the following show up, you might want to take a closer look:    Problems sleeping (this may indicate worry) Changes in behaviour (for example a calm child who becomes agitated and vice-versa) Very strong emotional outbursts Difficulty with learning and memory (when a child is stressed they have a hard time focusing and distinguishing between what is relevant and not relevant) Hyperactive behaviours (think fight and flight!) Frequent colds and flus (this may be a sign of a low immune system) Changes is hunger, appetite and digestion Muscle tension and headaches   Harness the Power of Others   Gather a  circle of support Connect with animals Plan activities to support the child  to do things for others       Problem Solve   Name the feelings Identify the trigger in the situation Emphasize ways that the child can increase their feeling of control      Release it    Breath Be active - physical movement and play helps to release the extra energy caused by stressful situations Listen to or make music Laugh!       “Name it to Tame it” with Dr. Dan Siegel https://youtu.be/ZcDLzppD4Jc  - learn how to squirt those soothing neurotransmitters in the brain in moments of stress!   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com   With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are the most stressed-out generation and we know now that stress is contagious.  As parents, our stress affects our kids and leads to anxiety in them. Stress and anxiety are gripping today’s families but there is a way to stop it in its tracks! When you show up differently for your kids, they show up differently for you.  If you are a stressed-out parent and lose control of your emotions and behaviour, you become a factor of unpredictability in your child’s life.  We can measure stress responses in children as young as one year old even though they are not conscious of their parents’ stress, their brains mount a stress response. Learn how stress affects both parents and kids and what you can do to have less stress in your family. About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018 Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys. Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Robbin@parentingforconnection.com <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach</a> From the Podcast: When you or a child you care about needs a stress intervention, follow these recommendations of Dr. Sonia Lupien, the director of the <a href="https://heartmindonline.org/resources/how-to-de-stress#resource-sources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Center for Studies on Human Stress</a> in Montreal and follow the links for more information and tools. – Via <a href="http://www.heartmindonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.heartmindonline.org</a> <ol> <li>Know the Signs</li> </ol> The more you are aware of both the physical and emotional signs of stress, the more quickly you can intervene. Stress can manifest in different ways. If any of the following show up, you might want to take a closer look: <ul> <li>Problems sleeping (this may indicate worry)</li> <li>Changes in behaviour (for example a calm child who becomes agitated and vice-versa)</li> <li>Very strong emotional outbursts</li> <li>Difficulty with learning and memory (when a child is stressed they have a hard time focusing and distinguishing between what is relevant and not relevant)</li> <li>Hyperactive behaviours (think fight and flight!)</li> <li>Frequent colds and flus (this may be a sign of a low immune system)</li> <li>Changes is hunger, appetite and digestion</li> <li>Muscle tension and headaches</li> </ul> <ol> <li>Harness the Power of Others</li> <li> <ul> <li>Gather a <a href="https://heartmindonline.org/resources/how-to-de-stress#resource-sources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> circle of support</a></li> <li>Connect with animals</li> <li>Plan activities to support the child <a href="https://heartmindonline.org/resources/how-to-de-stress#resource-sources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> to do things for others</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ol> <ol> <li>Problem Solve</li> <li> <ul> <li>Name the feelings</li> <li>Identify the trigger in the situation</li> <li>Emphasize ways that the child can increase their feeling of control</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <ol> <li>Release it</li> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://heartmindonline.org/resources/how-to-de-stress#resource-sources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Breath</a></li> <li>Be active - physical movement and play helps to release the extra energy caused by stressful situations</li> <li>Listen to or make music</li> <li>Laugh!</li> <li> </li> </ul> </li> </ol> “Name it to Tame it” with Dr. Dan Siegel <a href="https://youtu.be/ZcDLzppD4Jc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/ZcDLzppD4Jc</a>  - learn how to squirt those soothing neurotransmitters in the brain in moments of stress! Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF18: The Stress Contagion  

Andrea Ferguson

Do you want more joy in your life?  Who doesn’t?  BUT sometimes maybe you feel like it’s only a fleeting moment or you don’t deserve it?  Did you know that JOY is our innate nature? JOY is the signal that you are connected to your truth and in alignment with who you are supposed to be in this world.  We are MEANT to have JOY and fun in our lives; we do not need to struggle all the time!  This episode is about how to have JOY in all areas of your life; especially in parenting when your kids are in trouble or even driving you crazy! Listen for your plan to cultivate more JOY – I promise you will enJOY it!   About Andrea Ferguson Founder of The F.I.T. LIFE Method | F.I.T. Mindset Mentor and Coach  Andrea spent more than a decade working with thousands of women in the health and fitness arena as a Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Fitness Studio Owner, Life Coach and Mentor. She created, built and sold a fitness studio and fitness business. She has designed, created and run many programs, workshops, multi-day events and retreats. She has also developed an entire method and an accompanying 2-year curriculum plus mastery program, to facilitate her current work as a F.I.T. Mindset Mentor and Coach.  While she knows self-discipline, determination, perseverance, commitment and how to act in spite of fear, she also learned through burnout, exhaustion and the fallout that followed, the essential art of surrender. She discovered the joy in simplicity and in having time in her life to simply just be. As a result, she learned how to keep her achiever hustle in check and how to live Fully In Tune with all the beautiful synchronicities and miracles guiding her life, that only became evident when she slowed down enough to notice.  Andrea is here to support individuals who are ready to ditch the hustle and live Fully In Tune too! Web: www.thefitlifemethod.comwww.fitandrea.com  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFITLIFEMethod/ Instagram: @thefitlifemethod   From the Podcast: JOY PLAN  What are you going to do on a daily basis to live connected to joy? What things are you going to plan in the future to bring joy in? What changes are you going to make in your life to bring more joy in (identify what kind of support you will need to make these changes: soul community, support group, 1:1 coaching etc.)? Identify a JOY BUDDY: Share your plan with them and ask them to hold you accountable.    Free Gift from Andrea: 5 Super Simple Steps to Raise your VIBE: https://thefitlifemethod.com/raiseyourvibe/   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   If you want to get my book, The Yelling Cure, and other resources I offer, please go to www.yellingcurebook.com   Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want more joy in your life?  Who doesn’t?  BUT sometimes maybe you feel like it’s only a fleeting moment or you don’t deserve it?  Did you know that JOY is our innate nature? JOY is the signal that you are connected to your truth and in alignment with who you are supposed to be in this world.  We are MEANT to have JOY and fun in our lives; we do not need to struggle all the time!  This episode is about how to have JOY in all areas of your life; especially in parenting when your kids are in trouble or even driving you crazy! Listen for your plan to cultivate more JOY – I promise you will enJOY it! About Andrea Ferguson Founder of The F.I.T. LIFE Method | F.I.T. Mindset Mentor and Coach  Andrea spent more than a decade working with thousands of women in the health and fitness arena as a Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Fitness Studio Owner, Life Coach and Mentor. She created, built and sold a fitness studio and fitness business. She has designed, created and run many programs, workshops, multi-day events and retreats. She has also developed an entire method and an accompanying 2-year curriculum plus mastery program, to facilitate her current work as a F.I.T. Mindset Mentor and Coach.  While she knows self-discipline, determination, perseverance, commitment and how to act in spite of fear, she also learned through burnout, exhaustion and the fallout that followed, the essential art of surrender. She discovered the joy in simplicity and in having time in her life to simply just be. As a result, she learned how to keep her achiever hustle in check and how to live Fully In Tune with all the beautiful synchronicities and miracles guiding her life, that only became evident when she slowed down enough to notice.  Andrea is here to support individuals who are ready to ditch the hustle and live Fully In Tune too! Web: <a href="http://www.thefitlifemethod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thefitlifemethod.com</a><a href="http://www.fitandrea.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fitandrea.com</a>  Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheFITLIFEMethod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheFITLIFEMethod/</a> Instagram: @thefitlifemethod From the Podcast: JOY PLAN <ul> <li>What are you going to do on a daily basis to live connected to joy?</li> <li>What things are you going to plan in the future to bring joy in?</li> <li>What changes are you going to make in your life to bring more joy in (identify what kind of support you will need to make these changes: soul community, support group, 1:1 coaching etc.)?</li> <li>Identify a JOY BUDDY: Share your plan with them and ask them to hold you accountable.</li> </ul> Free Gift from Andrea: 5 Super Simple Steps to Raise your VIBE: <a href="https://thefitlifemethod.com/raiseyourvibe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thefitlifemethod.com/raiseyourvibe/</a> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a>  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. If you want to get my book, The Yelling Cure, and other resources I offer, please go to <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF15: Cultivating Joy with Andrea Ferguson

Did you know that allowing your kids to be dependent actually allows them to be Independent?  we get stressed and worried about where kids are, in terms of what they can and can't do, that we lose our objectivity.  This means we can't see that our kids need to take the time they need to learn developmental skills.  We are often impatient and get caught up in the busyness of life and trying to get them to do things, often too early, that we are actually getting in the way of letting natural development to unfold. I’ll share with you when you should push your child and when you should provide a cushion for them.  Learn about the most important three letter word to add to your kids’ vocabulary (and yours!). You may feel totally justified in pushing your child do something, but they’re really resistant.  What do you do then?  I ask you to consider what you are demanding of your kids and why.  Could it be that what the issue isn’t that your child is resistant but rather, the problem is what you are demanding of them in the first place?  Listen on to find out all these answers and more!   About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family.  It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018 Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys. Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach   From the Podcast: When should we push and when do we provide a cushion? Use these considerations.  Adapted from “The Yes Brain” by Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson When should we push? At times our kids need us to challenge them to go beyond themselves and remove their self-imposed bubble wrap and ask them to risk facing challenges they’re not used to.  You can challenge your kids and allow them to develop resilience and strength and toughness and grit. Here you are pushing the envelope…not physically pushing them into danger! When we step in and rescue a child from a problem they can handle on their own, we short-circuit their opportunity to learn how to address a difficult issue or understand their capacity to handle hard stuff When do we provide a cushion? If you pushing your child causes stress which then floods their nervous systems into distress because they aren’t ready and it’s just too uncomfortable for them, it can backfire and make them more dependent, fearful and less willing to try new things.  You can also provide a cushion when they are facing an obstacle too big or a challenge they simply can’t address by themselves. Something they truly can’t handle themselves.   Considerations for Pushin’ and Cushion    What is your child’s temperament and developmental stage? – what can seem like a baby step might feel like jumping off a cliff for your child so they might need to take baby steps and offer a bit more of a cushion.  Or maybe your child could withstand some discomfort and might need more pushing.        What does your child need right now? Pay attention to how your child responds and what that exposes about their needs in this moment.  Attune to the actual internal experience and not what you think they should be feeling.       Are you clear on what the real issue is? Do you know why your child is resisting facing this obstacle or dealing with this particular challenge?  This requires you to talk to your child and understand what the real issue is. Then you can help them problem solve – make sure this isn’t about you and your own insecurities.       What messages do you send about risk-taking and failure?  What we want to be passing along here is a life lesson.  Sometimes you have to face your fears and be willing to try and fail.  Is failure ever acceptable to you? Do you send messages about doing everything just right or perfectly?  Is mistake ever embraced as a learning opportunity in your family? Mistakes are a part of life and a shared human experience so they should be as normal as successes.   Does your child need skills to handle potential (and inevitable) failure?  The goal isn’t to protect your child from failure but to build skills that lead to overcoming adversity.  Like something being difficult doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you. Introduce the concept of yet when you child says I can’t do it or I’m not ready.  Invite them to add the word yet. This promotes an attitude of possibility that offers tremendous power that plants the seed for your child that they will be able to succeed and achieve as long as they’re willing to prepare themselves to persist and to work toward that success    One of the most powerful words you can add to both your and your child’s vocabulary is the word YET.  Check out Sesame Street’s video “The Power of Yet”  https://youtu.be/XLeUvZvuvAs Here are some great examples of how to use it.  I can’t do this …YET This doesn’t work …YET I don’t know …YET It doesn’t make sense …YET I don’t get it …YET I’m not good at this …YET   There is a difference between not knowing and not knowing YET Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection   With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that allowing your kids to be dependent actually allows them to be Independent?  we get stressed and worried about where kids are, in terms of what they can and can't do, that we lose our objectivity.  This means we can't see that our kids need to take the time they need to learn developmental skills.  We are often impatient and get caught up in the busyness of life and trying to get them to do things, often too early, that we are actually getting in the way of letting natural development to unfold. I’ll share with you when you should push your child and when you should provide a cushion for them.  Learn about the most important three letter word to add to your kids’ vocabulary (and yours!). You may feel totally justified in pushing your child do something, but they’re really resistant.  What do you do then?  I ask you to consider what you are demanding of your kids and why.  Could it be that what the issue isn’t that your child is resistant but rather, the problem is what you are demanding of them in the first place?  Listen on to find out all these answers and more! About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family.  It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018 Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys. Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> <a href="mailto:Robbin@parentingforconnection.com">Robbin@parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach</a> From the Podcast: When should we push and when do we provide a cushion? Use these considerations.  Adapted from “The Yes Brain” by Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson When should we push? At times our kids need us to challenge them to go beyond themselves and remove their self-imposed bubble wrap and ask them to risk facing challenges they’re not used to.  You can challenge your kids and allow them to develop resilience and strength and toughness and grit. Here you are pushing the envelope…not physically pushing them into danger! When we step in and rescue a child from a problem they can handle on their own, we short-circuit their opportunity to learn how to address a difficult issue or understand their capacity to handle hard stuff When do we provide a cushion? If you pushing your child causes stress which then floods their nervous systems into distress because they aren’t ready and it’s just too uncomfortable for them, it can backfire and make them more dependent, fearful and less willing to try new things.  You can also provide a cushion when they are facing an obstacle too big or a challenge they simply can’t address by themselves. Something they truly can’t handle themselves.   Considerations for Pushin’ and Cushion <ul> <li>  What is your child’s temperament and developmental stage? – what can seem like a baby step might feel like jumping off a cliff for your child so they might need to take baby steps and offer a bit more of a cushion.  Or maybe your child could withstand some discomfort and might need more pushing. </li> <li>      What does your child need right now? Pay attention to how your child responds and what that exposes about their needs in this moment.  Attune to the actual internal experience and not what you think they should be feeling.</li> <li>      Are you clear on what the real issue is? Do you know why your child is resisting facing this obstacle or dealing with this particular challenge?  This requires you to talk to your child and understand what the real issue is. Then you can help them problem solve – make sure this isn’t about you and your own insecurities.</li> <li>      What messages do you send about risk-taking and failure?  What we want to be passing along here is a life lesson.  Sometimes you have to face your fears and be willing to try and fail.  Is failure ever acceptable to you? Do you send messages about doing everything just right or perfectly?  Is mistake ever embraced as a learning opportunity in your family? Mistakes are a part of life and a shared human experience so they should be as normal as successes.</li> <li>  Does your child need skills to handle potential (and inevitable) failure?  The goal isn’t to protect your child from failure but to build skills that lead to overcoming adversity.  Like something being difficult doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you. Introduce the concept of yet when you child says I can’t do it or I’m not ready.  Invite them to add the word yet. This promotes an attitude of possibility that offers tremendous power that plants the seed for your child that they will be able to succeed and achieve as long as they’re willing to prepare themselves to persist and to work toward that success</li> </ul> One of the most powerful words you can add to both your and your child’s vocabulary is the word YET.  Check out Sesame Street’s video “The Power of Yet” <a href="https://youtu.be/XLeUvZvuvAs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://youtu.be/XLeUvZvuvAs</a> Here are some great examples of how to use it.  I can’t do this …YET This doesn’t work …YET I don’t know …YET It doesn’t make sense …YET I don’t get it …YET I’m not good at this …YET There is a difference between not knowing and not knowing YET Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF10: When Is It Ok To Push Your Kids?

Covid-19 isn’t the only thing that is highly contagious.  So is our stress, anxiety and feeling of insecurity.  During this uncertain time, it helps to have some tools to manage the information your kids get and your own mindset. In this episode, I’ll cover how to set your days in lockdown up for success, how to talk to your kids about the virus, how to work from home successfully and how not to lose it while you have a full house, 24/7! If you are looking for more support with the Coronavirus for your family, Please click below for a proven parenting tool and a masterclass on surviving lockdowns and quarantine: https://go.robbinmcmanne.com/the-parent-pass-a37159229   About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018 Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families.   www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach   If you are looking for more support with the Coronavirus for your family, Please click below for a proven parenting tool and a masterclass on surviving lockdowns and quarantine: https://go.robbinmcmanne.com/the-parent-pass-a37159229 Mindset Practice - To tilt your mindset to the positive, do the following: Notice the little gems that are naturally a part of your day. These can be small and ordinary experiences and are easy to overlook.  These are the things that are also true in life and these gems are all around us so why not pick them up?  Don’t dismiss enjoyable experiences as lightweight or trivial and don’t think that grinding and wearying stressful experiences are somehow the foundation of a good life.  No, it’s the opposite,  positive experiences fill us up and negative ones wear us down. Remember what you are noticing is not made up, these are experiences that are real and you aren’t making them up and just ‘thinking positive’.  Set an Intentions for your day Intentions are powerful because when you set your intentions, your thoughts follow, as do your actions  listen more and talk less I will pause before I react I will not take anything personally I will look to find the fun and joy in the day  Or Implementation intentions – when X happens I will do Y Self Compassion - Ask yourself:  Am I being kind and understanding to myself? Do I acknowledge shortcomings and failure as experiences shared by everyone? Am I keeping my negative feelings in perspective? Write a letter to yourself  Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covid-19 isn’t the only thing that is highly contagious.  So is our stress, anxiety and feeling of insecurity.  During this uncertain time, it helps to have some tools to manage the information your kids get and your own mindset. In this episode, I’ll cover how to set your days in lockdown up for success, how to talk to your kids about the virus, how to work from home successfully and how not to lose it while you have a full house, 24/7! If you are looking for more support with the Coronavirus for your family, Please click below for a proven parenting tool and a masterclass on surviving lockdowns and quarantine: <a href="https://go.robbinmcmanne.com/the-parent-pass-a37159229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.robbinmcmanne.com/the-parent-pass-a37159229</a> About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018 Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> <a href="mailto:Robbin@parentingforconnection.com">Robbin@parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach</a> If you are looking for more support with the Coronavirus for your family, Please click below for a proven parenting tool and a masterclass on surviving lockdowns and quarantine: <a href="https://go.robbinmcmanne.com/the-parent-pass-a37159229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.robbinmcmanne.com/the-parent-pass-a37159229</a> Mindset Practice - To tilt your mindset to the positive, do the following: Notice the little gems that are naturally a part of your day. These can be small and ordinary experiences and are easy to overlook.  These are the things that are also true in life and these gems are all around us so why not pick them up?  Don’t dismiss enjoyable experiences as lightweight or trivial and don’t think that grinding and wearying stressful experiences are somehow the foundation of a good life.  No, it’s the opposite,  positive experiences fill us up and negative ones wear us down. Remember what you are noticing is not made up, these are experiences that are real and you aren’t making them up and just ‘thinking positive’.  Set an Intentions for your day Intentions are powerful because when you set your intentions, your thoughts follow, as do your actions <ul> <li>listen more and talk less</li> <li>I will pause before I react</li> <li>I will not take anything personally</li> <li>I will look to find the fun and joy in the day</li> </ul> Or Implementation intentions – when X happens I will do Y Self Compassion - Ask yourself: <ul> <li>Am I being kind and understanding to myself?</li> <li>Do I acknowledge shortcomings and failure as experiences shared by everyone?</li> <li>Am I keeping my negative feelings in perspective?</li> <li>Write a letter to yourself</li> </ul> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Tips to Survive the Coronavirus | POF37

We all want the holidays to be full of magic and joy but so often they aren’t. We are stressed, have a million things on our plate, so many more events on the calendar. Schedule are off, kids aren’t in school, sweets are aplenty, and there are so many opportunities for all of us to feel overwhelmed.  It can be a joy killer to have your kids overstimulated, hyper, asking constantly for things, and misbehaving. So what can you do to make the holidays run more smoothly? Listen for the tips you need to survive the holidays!! Join Becci Ray, from The Big Life Journal’s Facebook page, Raising Kids With a Growth Mindset, and I as we talk about all the survival skills you’ll need! (this podcast was originally recorded as a Facebook Live event on the Raising Kids With A Growth Mindset” Page. Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growthmindsetforkids/  Find out more about The Big Life Journal here and sign up to get a free weekly printable: http://biglifejournal.com?aff=976  Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting.  Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach. In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family.  It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!  In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. www.yellingcurebook.com  Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband. You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys. Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families.  www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach  From the Podcast:  8 core needs of a child: Unconditional Love Connection Attention Appreciation Affection Empathy Independence Growth  Steps to get your kids to listen: 1. Go to them (don’t yell from another room) 2. Connect to them (touch him/her on the shoulder for example) 3. Make your request 4. take them (“c’mon let's go together”) 5. Help them if they need it (be as supportive as you can this isn’t a time for criticizing them for what they can or can’t do)  Active Compassionate listening: Listen without judgement, interrupting, with your full attention (put your phone down!) Listen to understand and seek understanding Listen without comparing THEN…repeat back what you heard them say!  Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com  With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want the holidays to be full of magic and joy but so often they aren’t. We are stressed, have a million things on our plate, so many more events on the calendar. Schedule are off, kids aren’t in school, sweets are aplenty, and there are so many opportunities for all of us to feel overwhelmed. It can be a joy killer to have your kids overstimulated, hyper, asking constantly for things, and misbehaving. So what can you do to make the holidays run more smoothly? Listen for the tips you need to survive the holidays!! Join Becci Ray, from The Big Life Journal’s Facebook page, Raising Kids With a Growth Mindset, and I as we talk about all the survival skills you’ll need! (this podcast was originally recorded as a Facebook Live event on the Raising Kids With A Growth Mindset” Page. Check it out here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/growthmindsetforkids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/growthmindsetforkids/</a> Find out more about The Big Life Journal here and sign up to get a free weekly printable: <a href="http://biglifejournal.com?aff=976" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://biglifejournal.com?aff=976</a> Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach. In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband. You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys. Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Robbin@parentingforconnection.com <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach</a> From the Podcast: 8 core needs of a child: Unconditional Love Connection Attention Appreciation Affection Empathy Independence Growth Steps to get your kids to listen: 1. Go to them (don’t yell from another room) 2. Connect to them (touch him/her on the shoulder for example) 3. Make your request 4. take them (“c’mon let's go together”) 5. Help them if they need it (be as supportive as you can this isn’t a time for criticizing them for what they can or can’t do) Active Compassionate listening: Listen without judgement, interrupting, with your full attention (put your phone down!) Listen to understand and seek understanding Listen without comparing THEN…repeat back what you heard them say! Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF22: Surviving the Holidays

Are you silly?  How comfortable are you acting goofy?  Sadly, we don’t have much room in our lives for fun and games.  We are tired, stressed, rushed and exhausted. We may be stiff and tired and easily bored when we try to get on the floor and play – especially when it means we have to switch gears from our stressful days or when you know there are a million other things you need to be doing.  BUT fun and play makes our kids happy and us too!!! Did you know that play is how kids sort out and make sense of their world and experiences?   If your child is too young to tell you what’s going on with them, you can find out through play. Does your child refuse to do what you ask?  Why not diffuse the situation with a joke or a tickle?  We don’t always have to be so serious! Listen to find out how you can harness the power of fun and play! About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!   In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. www.yellingcurebook.com   Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families.   www.yellingcurebook.com Robbin@parentingforconnection.com www.parentingforconnection.com www.facebook.com/parenting4connection www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach   From the Podcast: Here are some simple tips and guidelines to follow when you are playing with your kids (from Lawrence Cohen’s book, Playful Parenting).  Follow the child's lead but make sure the game is safe, don't allow it to get out of control. Play with the child but don't take over, let the child change the game. Listen but don't tell what to do. Talk about what the child is doing and encourage, eg. "It looks like the spaceman wants to rule the world. What are the people going to do?" Allow plenty of time. Allow for experimenting and mistakes. Don't compete with young children; this can discourage them from wanting to play with you. Appreciate and encourage your children's effort, eg. display their works of art. I like playing with you. That was fun.     Play Ideas  Card Games Dress Up - Instead of simply watching your child play dress up, join in! Put on a fancy dress or suit and have fun. Sports Games -Get outside and throw a ball! It’s exercise and it’s FUN! Science experiments and really cool! Bonus: it’s an excellent way to clean a shower! Go on an adventure or scavenger hunt Play Grocery store where you take turns to be the cashier Build a fort Have an inside or outside picnic – we love this Random parties – have a surprise birthday party for one of your child’s stuffies or favourite toys! Opposite day Pretend you are mad at something your child did right Pick up a book and open it backwards and announce THE END and then argue with them about putting it back. Have them make you laugh as you sit straight-faced  Pour water down your front and pretend you can’t drink (great for a hot day) Put drops under your eyes to fake cry and pretend you are really upset about something Pretend you can’t find your child even though you are right in front of them  Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you silly?  How comfortable are you acting goofy?  Sadly, we don’t have much room in our lives for fun and games.  We are tired, stressed, rushed and exhausted. We may be stiff and tired and easily bored when we try to get on the floor and play – especially when it means we have to switch gears from our stressful days or when you know there are a million other things you need to be doing.  BUT fun and play makes our kids happy and us too!!! Did you know that play is how kids sort out and make sense of their world and experiences?   If your child is too young to tell you what’s going on with them, you can find out through play. Does your child refuse to do what you ask?  Why not diffuse the situation with a joke or a tickle?  We don’t always have to be so serious! Listen to find out how you can harness the power of fun and play! About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.  Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent-child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018, Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How to stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats &amp; punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 1000,000 copies sold to date. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> <a href="mailto:Robbin@parentingforconnection.com">Robbin@parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.parentingforconnection.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforconnection.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach</a> From the Podcast: Here are some simple tips and guidelines to follow when you are playing with your kids (from Lawrence Cohen’s book, Playful Parenting). <ul> <li>Follow the child's lead but make sure the game is safe, don't allow it to get out of control.</li> <li>Play with the child but don't take over, let the child change the game.</li> <li>Listen but don't tell what to do.</li> <li>Talk about what the child is doing and encourage, eg. "It looks like the spaceman wants to rule the world. What are the people going to do?"</li> <li>Allow plenty of time.</li> <li>Allow for experimenting and mistakes.</li> <li>Don't compete with young children; this can discourage them from wanting to play with you.</li> <li>Appreciate and encourage your children's effort, eg. display their works of art. I like playing with you. That was fun. </li> </ul> Play Ideas <ul> <li>Card Games</li> <li>Dress Up - Instead of simply watching your child play dress up, join in! Put on a fancy dress or suit and have fun.</li> <li>Sports Games -Get outside and throw a ball! It’s exercise and it’s FUN!</li> <li>Science experiments and really cool! Bonus: it’s an excellent way to clean a shower! Go on an adventure or scavenger hunt</li> <li>Play Grocery store where you take turns to be the cashier</li> <li>Build a fort</li> <li>Have an inside or outside picnic – we love this</li> <li>Random parties – have a surprise birthday party for one of your child’s stuffies or favourite toys!</li> <li>Opposite day</li> <li>Pretend you are mad at something your child did right</li> <li>Pick up a book and open it backwards and announce THE END and then argue with them about putting it back.</li> <li>Have them make you laugh as you sit straight-faced </li> <li>Pour water down your front and pretend you can’t drink (great for a hot day)</li> <li>Put drops under your eyes to fake cry and pretend you are really upset about something</li> <li>Pretend you can’t find your child even though you are right in front of them</li> </ul> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How to Use Fun and Play to Get More Cooperation and Connection|POF 33

I’m so happy to have my friend, fellow mom, and one of the newest experts on Cityline, Lindsay Whisen, on this episode. Lindsay and I share a passion for helping people in difficult areas of their lives. Her company serves people by freeing them from energetically draining clutter and inefficiency. In our conversation we talk about the parallels of what we do, in that, both organizing and parenting have always been considered ‘women’s work’. In this day and age, many moms work and still have all the responsibilities at home. The problem? This is work that is expected of women, work that women ‘should’ know how to do (without any training, I might add), and is consistently undervalued. Join us for our discussion into this area and find some help and support for your ‘cluttered life’.  About Lindsay Whisen Lindsay is the founder and CEO of Ease Up - The Organizing Experts - a 5-year-old, award-winning company that provides teams of hands-on organizers for people suffering from clutter or disorganization - ultimately their work saves people from wasting time, energy and sanity. Her passion for Ease Up runs deep as she considers it a feminist endeavor and because she knows first-hand the positive and powerful connection that being organized has with mental health. Lindsay is passionate about the power of education, social justice, mental health awareness and the energy that is unleashed through being organized.  Lindsay has a "fortune 500 family". She is grateful to be a parent of 2 good kids (ages 7 and 4) and she is tremendously proud of her marriage with Graham Web: easeup.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/easeuporganizing/ Instagram: @easeuporganizing @lindsaywhisen Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaywhisen/ Twitter: Email: lindsay@easeup.ca Text: 1-833-EaseUp1 Office: 1-833-EaseUp1   From the Podcast: Check out Lindsay’s book recommendation: “Drop The Ball” by Tiffany Dufu How many “French Onion Soup Bowls” do you have in your home? Look at your space; go from room to room and look at all the ‘stuff’ you are storing. How much of it do you use and really need? Action steps: 1) Have a bag or box in each closet, and as you notice clothes you/your kids don’t wear, clothes that don’t fit anymore and are worn out, put them in the box. You are doing a little each day so the task isn’t overwhelming. Once the box is full, you can review and give the things you really want to part with away. 2) set yourself up with a plan to do one room a week and remove those things you don’t use or need. Ask yourself, “Am I just storing this, or can I let it go?” Guilt about giving things away? Some people feel bad because of the money they have spent but reframing the way you look at it will help. Giving something away gives it a new life, blesses someone with something they need, and stops it from going to the landfill. Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way!  Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so happy to have my friend, fellow mom, and one of the newest experts on Cityline, Lindsay Whisen, on this episode. Lindsay and I share a passion for helping people in difficult areas of their lives. Her company serves people by freeing them from energetically draining clutter and inefficiency. In our conversation we talk about the parallels of what we do, in that, both organizing and parenting have always been considered ‘women’s work’. In this day and age, many moms work and still have all the responsibilities at home. The problem? This is work that is expected of women, work that women ‘should’ know how to do (without any training, I might add), and is consistently undervalued. Join us for our discussion into this area and find some help and support for your ‘cluttered life’.  About Lindsay Whisen Lindsay is the founder and CEO of Ease Up - The Organizing Experts - a 5-year-old, award-winning company that provides teams of hands-on organizers for people suffering from clutter or disorganization - ultimately their work saves people from wasting time, energy and sanity. Her passion for Ease Up runs deep as she considers it a feminist endeavor and because she knows first-hand the positive and powerful connection that being organized has with mental health. Lindsay is passionate about the power of education, social justice, mental health awareness and the energy that is unleashed through being organized.  Lindsay has a "fortune 500 family". She is grateful to be a parent of 2 good kids (ages 7 and 4) and she is tremendously proud of her marriage with Graham Web: <a href="http://easeup.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">easeup.ca</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/easeuporganizing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/easeuporganizing/</a> Instagram: @easeuporganizing @lindsaywhisen Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaywhisen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaywhisen/</a> Twitter: Email: <a href="mailto:lindsay@easeup.ca">lindsay@easeup.ca</a> Text: 1-833-EaseUp1 Office: 1-833-EaseUp1 From the Podcast: Check out Lindsay’s book recommendation: “Drop The Ball” by Tiffany Dufu How many “French Onion Soup Bowls” do you have in your home? Look at your space; go from room to room and look at all the ‘stuff’ you are storing. How much of it do you use and really need? Action steps: 1) Have a bag or box in each closet, and as you notice clothes you/your kids don’t wear, clothes that don’t fit anymore and are worn out, put them in the box. You are doing a little each day so the task isn’t overwhelming. Once the box is full, you can review and give the things you really want to part with away. 2) set yourself up with a plan to do one room a week and remove those things you don’t use or need. Ask yourself, “Am I just storing this, or can I let it go?” Guilt about giving things away? Some people feel bad because of the money they have spent but reframing the way you look at it will help. Giving something away gives it a new life, blesses someone with something they need, and stops it from going to the landfill. Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF06: Women’s work and How Dropping the Ball is OK!

It’s hard enough to bring a typical child into this world but what if your baby is born sick?  You are thrust into a world that is completely foreign to you full of medical jargon and often confusing and counter-intuitive information.  You want to use your intuition and protect your child but its so hard to know what you should be worried about and what is just normal for a new baby.  You can be left feeling angry, confused, lonely, ashamed, helpless, overwhelmed, scared, and lost.  What if you have an older child at home?  How do you make sure they don’t get lost in the mix?  What if your marriage is suffering because of this?  What if you need to go back to work? Through Annette Hines’ experience, she now teaches you how not to be brushed aside and advocate for your child so you are heard, taken seriously and ultimately get the best care for your child.   About Annette Hines Annette, an award-winning powerhouse advocate for the special needs community to share an important with your listeners. According to the CDC, disabilities affect 1 in 7 children. Over the past 2 decades, the number of children with chronic health conditions doubled from 12.8 percent to 26.6 percent. Not only can taking care of a child with a disability seem like an insurmountable task for a parent but making sure their child has a secure future when they are no longer there can seem daunting as well and can cause increased worry, stress and struggle. She is the author of the best-seller Butterflies and Second Chances: A Mom’s Memoir of Love and Loss, the inspiring true story of a mother’s special needs journey, and her struggle to secure the best possible life for her child in the face of bureaucratic resistance and marital crisis. It is a story of sacrifice, dedication, and the life-altering adjustments a special needs parent has to make when confronted with the unthinkable—the loss of a child. But most of all, it’s about love and an extraordinary mother-daughter relationship that flourished without words in the darkest shadows of adversity. She has spent the last two decades as a professional advocating for people with special needs through her firm, Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC and is the host of Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpecialNeedsLawGroup/  Email:SNLGAdmin@SpecialNeeds-Law.com  Web: https://specialneedscompanies.com/.     From the Podcast: If you are struggling with a special needs child take these into consideration:  Go easy on yourself – so it’s frozen pizza again tonight! Your kids are getting fed. You are the expert when it comes to your child. The expert isn’t somebody else!  You are the one who has the most information about your child from all the different areas and experts.  YOU are in the seat of authority. Communication is key. You can’t communicate through emotion, even if you are feeling so many emotions.  Be clear, concise and able to communicate the end goal – both written and orally.  Come to the table with ideas as well – don’t rely on everyone else to have the solutions. Know when you are in danger. This might be the time to get some legal support or opinion Embrace what you CAN do!  For a full list of advocacy resources, go to: https://specialneeds-law.com/resources/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s hard enough to bring a typical child into this world but what if your baby is born sick?  You are thrust into a world that is completely foreign to you full of medical jargon and often confusing and counter-intuitive information.  You want to use your intuition and protect your child but its so hard to know what you should be worried about and what is just normal for a new baby.  You can be left feeling angry, confused, lonely, ashamed, helpless, overwhelmed, scared, and lost.  What if you have an older child at home?  How do you make sure they don’t get lost in the mix?  What if your marriage is suffering because of this?  What if you need to go back to work? Through Annette Hines’ experience, she now teaches you how not to be brushed aside and advocate for your child so you are heard, taken seriously and ultimately get the best care for your child. About Annette Hines Annette, an award-winning powerhouse advocate for the special needs community to share an important with your listeners. According to the CDC, disabilities affect 1 in 7 children. Over the past 2 decades, the number of children with chronic health conditions doubled from 12.8 percent to 26.6 percent. Not only can taking care of a child with a disability seem like an insurmountable task for a parent but making sure their child has a secure future when they are no longer there can seem daunting as well and can cause increased worry, stress and struggle. She is the author of the best-seller <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Butterflies-Second-Chances-Moms-Memoir/dp/154451266X/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Butterflies and Second Chances: A Mom’s Memoir of Love and Loss</a>, the inspiring true story of a mother’s special needs journey, and her struggle to secure the best possible life for her child in the face of bureaucratic resistance and marital crisis. It is a story of sacrifice, dedication, and the life-altering adjustments a special needs parent has to make when confronted with the unthinkable—the loss of a child. But most of all, it’s about love and an extraordinary mother-daughter relationship that flourished without words in the darkest shadows of adversity. She has spent the last two decades as a professional advocating for people with special needs through her firm, <a href="https://www.specialneeds-law.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC</a> and is the host of <a href="http://parentingimpossible.libsyn.com/website" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast</a> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpecialNeedsLawGroup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SpecialNeedsLawGroup/</a> </li> <li>Email:<a href="mailto:SNLGAdmin@specialneeds-law.com">SNLGAdmin@SpecialNeeds-Law.com</a> </li> <li>Web: <a href="https://specialneedscompanies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://specialneedscompanies.com/</a>. </li> </ul> From the Podcast: If you are struggling with a special needs child take these into consideration: <ul> <li>Go easy on yourself – so it’s frozen pizza again tonight! Your kids are getting fed.</li> <li>You are the expert when it comes to your child. The expert isn’t somebody else!  You are the one who has the most information about your child from all the different areas and experts.  YOU are in the seat of authority.</li> <li>Communication is key. You can’t communicate through emotion, even if you are feeling so many emotions.  Be clear, concise and able to communicate the end goal – both written and orally.  Come to the table with ideas as well – don’t rely on everyone else to have the solutions.</li> <li>Know when you are in danger. This might be the time to get some legal support or opinion</li> <li>Embrace what you CAN do!</li> </ul> For a full list of advocacy resources, go to: <a href="https://specialneeds-law.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://specialneeds-law.com/resources/</a> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How to Advocate for Your Child | POF34

Kick Overwhelm

Guess what?  You don’t have to complete your to-do list!  YUP!! Just because there is a long list, doesn’t mean you have to spread yourself so thin and feel like you have to get them done in the same timeframe.  This causes stress and overwhelm.  Instead, use my guest Ann Gomez’s 3 simple strategies: Scale back, Streamline, and Seek help.   These are game-changing strategies to help you kick overwhelm to the curb ONCE AND FOR ALL!! Ann has taken the productivity secrets from the world’s most successful people to help us be less stressed and more organized.  In this episode, Ann teaches us that we can get excited about our lists and if we have things on the list that we do not want to do, then take them off.  What if you HAVE TO do them?  Then create a shift in your mindset from “I have to” to “I get to”.  Feel the change in this simple shift.  How can you look at the task and see what you can love about it?  Learn all about your list and how to streamline reoccurring tasks and how to get the/ask for the help you need! About Ann Gomez As the founding president of Clear Concept Inc., Ann is committed to helping people thrive at work. She leads engaging training programs around productivity, high-performance teams and a thrive mindset. She is also the best-selling author of The Email Warrior: how to clear your inbox and keep it that way. Ann works with clients across various industries, including law, finance, healthcare, and consumer goods. Ann holds an MBA and brings years of experience as a management consultant to all of her work. When not working, Ann can be found running around with her family, which includes 4 … yes, you heard correctly, 4 active children. On that note, there isn’t a doubt in my mind that she knows a thing or two about productivity and teams! Look for Ann’s book, Email Warrior here: https://www.clearconceptinc.ca/book  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clearconceptinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/clearconceptinc LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngomez/ Email: info@clearconceptinc.ca Web: www.clearconceptinc.ca    From the Podcast: Ann has some amazing gifts for listeners!  Click the link below to access: MAP - Master Action Plan Organization principles Own your time Checklist Grocery list template  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ucinu2gxq7gn6tj/AADl0KVlzgd58Ql2Dl4o_KaNa?dl=0   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com   With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guess what?  You don’t have to complete your to-do list!  YUP!! Just because there is a long list, doesn’t mean you have to spread yourself so thin and feel like you have to get them done in the same timeframe.  This causes stress and overwhelm.  Instead, use my guest Ann Gomez’s 3 simple strategies: Scale back, Streamline, and Seek help.   These are game-changing strategies to help you kick overwhelm to the curb ONCE AND FOR ALL!! Ann has taken the productivity secrets from the world’s most successful people to help us be less stressed and more organized.  In this episode, Ann teaches us that we can get excited about our lists and if we have things on the list that we do not want to do, then take them off.  What if you HAVE TO do them?  Then create a shift in your mindset from “I have to” to “I get to”.  Feel the change in this simple shift.  How can you look at the task and see what you can love about it?  Learn all about your list and how to streamline reoccurring tasks and how to get the/ask for the help you need! About Ann Gomez As the founding president of Clear Concept Inc., Ann is committed to helping people thrive at work. She leads engaging training programs around productivity, high-performance teams and a thrive mindset. She is also the best-selling author of The Email Warrior: how to clear your inbox and keep it that way. Ann works with clients across various industries, including law, finance, healthcare, and consumer goods. Ann holds an MBA and brings years of experience as a management consultant to all of her work. When not working, Ann can be found running around with her family, which includes 4 … yes, you heard correctly, 4 active children. On that note, there isn’t a doubt in my mind that she knows a thing or two about productivity and teams! Look for Ann’s book, Email Warrior here: <a href="https://www.clearconceptinc.ca/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.clearconceptinc.ca/book</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/clearconceptinc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/clearconceptinc/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/clearconceptinc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/clearconceptinc</a> LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngomez/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngomez/</a> Email: <a href="mailto:info@clearconceptinc.ca">info@clearconceptinc.ca</a> Web: <a href="http://www.clearconceptinc.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.clearconceptinc.ca</a> From the Podcast: Ann has some amazing gifts for listeners!  Click the link below to access: MAP - Master Action Plan Organization principles Own your time Checklist Grocery list template <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ucinu2gxq7gn6tj/AADl0KVlzgd58Ql2Dl4o_KaNa?dl=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ucinu2gxq7gn6tj/AADl0KVlzgd58Ql2Dl4o_KaNa?dl=0</a> Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How to Kick Overwhelm to the Curb|POF36

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