Ever felt stuck figuring out how to respond to your child’s challenging behavior? What if the key lies in techniques used by master dog trainers?

In this episode, we explore how strategies designed to nurture trust and communication with dogs can revolutionize the way we parent. From co-regulation to building a culture of consent, you’ll learn actionable steps to create a harmonious home environment.

 

What you’ll learn:

 

This episode ties together the science of behavior with empathy to show that parenting doesn’t have to mean power struggles. By understanding your child’s needs (just like dog trainers learn to understand their dogs), you’ll build a connection that lasts a lifetime.

 

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00:03     Introduction to Your Parenting Mojo Podcast

03:09     Acknowledgment of Listeners and Financial Support

04:39     Jen's Experience with Dog Training at the East Bay SPCA

06:47     Introduction to Dog Training Hacks

10:30     Hack 10: Creating a Culture of Consent

10:42     Hack 9: Not Dominating Our Children

15:38     Hack 8: Identifying Pressure Points

19:09     Hack 7: Don't Repeat Yourself

20:19     Hack 6: Shouting Doesn't Gain Compliance

22:42     Hack 5: Not Expecting Immediate Compliance

26:30     Hack 4: Getting Comfortable with Dysregulation

31:55     Hack 3: Co-Regulating with Your Child

34:30     Hack 2: Supporting Skill Building in Stressful Situations

39:40     Hack 1: Understanding Non-Verbal Communication

49:28      Conclusion and Call to Action

 

 

McConnell, P. (2002). The other end of the leash: Why we do what we do around dogs. Random House.

The Monks of New Skete. (2002). How to be your dog's best friend: A training manual for dog owners. Little, Brown and Company.

Lumanlan, J. (2023). Parenting beyond power: How to use connection and collaboration to transform your family—and the world.