Andy Smithson

Andy Smithson

By Andy Smithson
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Andy Smithson episodes

  • TRU Parenting Audio Ep 30 Is It Okay To Bribe My Kids
    As parents I don't think any of us are completely above giving a little bride now and then to help motivate our children, but the question is, "Does it work?" Do rewards, bribes or whatever you want to call them really shape behavior, compliance and teach the things we want our kids to learn? This article will answer that question.
    10 min
  • TRU Parenting Audio Ep 29 The Secret To Dumping Parental Shame And Stress
    There is far too much shame and stress associated with parenting today. This post examines one of the causes of that parental shame and stress and how setting appropriate personal boundaries with an attitude of "Responsibility To" rather than "Responsibility For" can make all the difference in increasing our happiness and effectiveness as a parent and as a person.
    11 min
  • TRU Parenting Audio Ep 28 3 Ways To Get Your Partner To Value You
    It's easy to feel unappreciated and undervalued when we are dealing with kids, work and all of the other stresses of everyday life. It's normal to feel this way in a relationship from time to time but we don't have to settle for continuing our lives that way forever. You want your partner to value you. This article gives some perspective and 3 ways, complete with exercises you can do to feel more appreciated and valued by your partner.
    12 min
  • TRU Parenting Audio Ep 27 15 Ways To Make Chores Fun
    Chores can be one of the biggest conflict between parents and kids but they don't have to be. Chores are more productive when we make chores fun and kids learn to do them cheerfully. This article provides 15 ideas for making chores more fun for kids and more fun for you too.
    16 min
  • TRU Parenting Audio Ep 26 13 Not To Do's
    As parent's we often have extensive "to do lists" but rarely give a lot of thought to our "not to do list." It can be just as important to identify the things that get in the way of our mission as a parent and resolve not to do them so we can leave more room for the things that are most important. This article provides a list of 13 "not to do's" that will help you do more of what counts.
    13 min
  • TRU Parenting Audio Ep 23 How To Peacefully Teach And Set Clear Limits
    Kids need limits. They need boundaries and there is just no way of getting around consequences. Too often parents have a distorted view of setting clear limits, boundaries and consequences. This article share what TRU limits, boundaries and consequences are and how you can establish them without punishment or all the drama.
    24 min

About Andy Smithson

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Andy Smithson, LCSW from TRU Parenting inspires and helps parents, not only improve kids' behavior, but build powerful cycles of continuous growth and happiness in themselves, with their children and…