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51 | Is Punishment Failing Your Child? Discover the Science of Random Praise
What if the key to motivating your child wasn’t punishment or rewards, but when and how you give recognition? In this episode, we explore the science of random praise and variable reinforcement—a proven method that builds self-motivation and resilience. Learn how to adapt traditional reward systems, foster trust, and tailor your praise to your child’s unique temperament. Whether your child is bold, sensitive, curious, or cautious, you’ll gain practical strategies to help them thrive. Tune in for relatable stories, actionable tips, and insights to transform your parenting journey.
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Website: Wendy Gossett.com Get FREE resources on my website: https://wendygossett.com/ or email me at WendyGossett.com
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Book: Your Child's Inner Drive:Parenting by Personality from Toddlers to Teens on Amazon or https://wendygossett.com/product/your-childs-inner-drive-parenting-by-personality-for-toddlers-to-teens/
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Wendy Gossett helps parents understand their children by using temperament psychology and neuroscience. She has over 10,000 hours of experience in education, both in the classroom and corporate sector.
Even though she holds a Master’s degree in education, she struggled to understand her neurodivergent and oppositional kids. Inspired by her experience using Myers Briggs and the Enneagram with business teams, she spent over a decade researching temperament pattens to help family teams. She is a best-selling author and host of the Not So Normal Parenting podcast.
Her podcast is entitled Not So Normal Parenting because not only are she and her kids neurodivergent but some of her life experiences, such as driving off a cliff her wedding night and going viral for embarrassing her seventeen-year old son by dancing on a snowy and jammed interstate, fall into that category. In addition to being talked about by Hoda Kotb, the BackStreet Boys, and Princess Kate, even U2 singer Bono mentioned the incident in his autobiography.
Because Wendy herself has struggled as a helicopter parent, a cranky parent and an embarrassing parent, she wants to help other parents struggle……..a little bit less!
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By Wendy Gossett, Enneagram, Myers Briggs Expert, Family and Relationship Coach inspired by Brene Brown, Russ Greene, Priscilla Shirer, Beatrice Chestnut, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, and Rachel Hollis
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What if the key to motivating your child wasn’t punishment or rewards, but when and how you give recognition? In this episode, we explore the science of random praise and variable reinforcement—a proven method that builds self-motivation and resilience. Learn how to adapt traditional reward systems, foster trust, and tailor your praise to your child’s unique temperament. Whether your child is bold, sensitive, curious, or cautious, you’ll gain practical strategies to help them thrive. Tune in for relatable stories, actionable tips, and insights to transform your parenting journey.
Set up a FREE Chat: https://wendygossett.as.me/ChatwithWendy
Take my FREE child temperament test: https://wendygossett.com/child-inner-drive-assessment-product/
Request a FREE Adult Temperament/Enneagram/Instincts Test: https://wendygossett.com/
Website: Wendy Gossett.com Get FREE resources on my website: https://wendygossett.com/ or email me at WendyGossett.com
Facebook Podcast Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565445936367
Book: Your Child's Inner Drive:Parenting by Personality from Toddlers to Teens on Amazon or https://wendygossett.com/product/your-childs-inner-drive-parenting-by-personality-for-toddlers-to-teens/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaaOCjoDyOk4_gS1KCncLvQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.gossett/?next=%2F
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/wendygossett
Wendy Gossett helps parents understand their children by using temperament psychology and neuroscience. She has over 10,000 hours of experience in education, both in the classroom and corporate sector.
Even though she holds a Master’s degree in education, she struggled to understand her neurodivergent and oppositional kids. Inspired by her experience using Myers Briggs and the Enneagram with business teams, she spent over a decade researching temperament pattens to help family teams. She is a best-selling author and host of the Not So Normal Parenting podcast.
Her podcast is entitled Not So Normal Parenting because not only are she and her kids neurodivergent but some of her life experiences, such as driving off a cliff her wedding night and going viral for embarrassing her seventeen-year old son by dancing on a snowy and jammed interstate, fall into that category. In addition to being talked about by Hoda Kotb, the BackStreet Boys, and Princess Kate, even U2 singer Bono mentioned the incident in his autobiography.
Because Wendy herself has struggled as a helicopter parent, a cranky parent and an embarrassing parent, she wants to help other parents struggle……..a little bit less!
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