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- Episode 193: Just Love ThemI sat in a meeting once where the instructor told us all to "just love" the students we were teaching. What did she mean and how does it apply to us as parents when there's no question if we love our kids? That's what we're covering today.7 min
- Episode 192: Bedtime WoesIf bedtime is ruining your night, listen in for two tips to help make a shift towards a more cooperative and reasonable bedtime hour.7 min
- Episode 191: Behavior Gives Us Information
When I think of all the times my kids have responded to me by yelling, being sarcastic, or even by being disrespectful, I cannot think of a single time that I improved the situation by demanding that their behavior stop. In this episdoe we talk about how we can respond to our kids and gain valuable information to parent better.
Not once.
7 min - Episode 190: Try Something Other Than CorrectionBehavior is what we see our kids do, and too often our parenting efforts focus on changing behavior. Unfortunately, that is our least effective option.6 min
- Episode 189: Importance of Family Story
Reseach tells us that when kids learn their family stories, their level of resliency increases. In this episode we talk about how to use family stories to our benefit.
5 min - Episode 188: Navigating Uncertainty With Confidence
Parents do not need to know or have all the answers to create a stable safe environment for their children.
In this episode I talk about 3 things you can do to navigate uncdertainty with greater confidence.
5 min - Episode 187: Work Creatively
If you want something to change in your family, yes, you’re gonna have to work for it. Please don’t make the mistake of trying the same approach over and over again. Look at the problem from a new angle. Ask for an outside perspective. Have some fun in the process of problem solving. Whatever you do, try something new and don’t give up.
6 min - Episode 186: Responding to Bad IdeasDo you have a tendency to ignore, brush off, or dismiss the random ideas your older kids share? Pay attention. If you initially feel like the child is sharing a bad idea, what is your response?
How we respond impacts how willing our kids are to share with us as they grow. If we are consistently shutting down their ideas or dismissing their perspective, will they come to us when they need to sort through a more important issue?
They might. They might not. We increase the odds if we show them that we are willing to LISTEN, LEARN, and ENGAGE. Today you might be talking about Minecraft or a stunt they tried at the skatepark, but tomorrow it could be something more impactful.
8 min - Episode 185: Afraid of Losing Your Kid?
We do not have to lose the relationship we have with our kids as they get older. We do, however, need to let go of the idea that we get to control their world. I know this is a difficult idea to accept. This reality is a piece of what makes parenting older kids so dang hard.
You have a new role. A role that allows you to influence your child and build a stronger relationship in the process.
6 min - Episode 184: Connecting ConversationsToo often we forget that there is more to the relationship we share with our kids than life management. Homework, chores, calendar details are all important, but not more important than taking the time to connect with our kids in ways meaningful to them.4 min
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Do you want to strengthen your family relationships? Join Michelle for quick prompts that will help focus your mind and heart on finding joy in the simple moments of family life.