Millennial Moms & Dads: Becoming the Parent You Never Had #451

Millennial parents face unique challenges raising their kids. How do you forge that close connection with your kids while still being the trusted leader? How do you become the parent you never had? I was thrilled to discuss this process with very practical tips on Kellie Berst's awesome podcast, Thrive Where You Are. Kellie is a mom to two young kids and an ER Nurse so she brings a unique perspective. I think you'll find this very helpful!

Listen to Kellie Berst, host of the Thrive Where You Are podcast, here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/thrive-where-you-are/id1772002444

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Are You Excusing Behavior...Or Changing It? A Challenge! #450

Your toddler finds scissors and mangles her bangs, your boys ruin your good pillows fighting outside, your tween/teen procrastinates until 2am to complete an assignment. You would be justified and right to lecture and give them consequences. But this week, I am challenging you to do something very different when your child misbehaves....that will actually change their behavior more quickly.

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Pt. 2: How to Shut Up & Stop Lecturing (So Kids Actually Listen To You) #449

Do you lecture because you feel like you’re letting your kids get away with misbehavior if you don’t say anything? How do you handle the teen who doesn’t say anything?! Is talking how you process or let off steam? Do you ever feel offended when it feels like your kids aren’t listening to you…because no one listened to you as a child? In Part II of this series, Kirk gives you practical ways to handle these situations and break these generational patterns.

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Eating, Sleeping & Potty Training Challenges? Get Real Help! #448

Do your kids resist bedtime, get up 15 times, stay up too late? Siblings wind each other up right before bed?Tired of making extra meals for a picky eater? Have kids with gut issues or anxiety that cause them to crave simple carbs? Toddler regressing with potty training? Kirk gives you 10+ creative, practical strategies for the toughest situations we all face.

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Pt. 1: How to Shut Up & Stop Lecturing (So Kids Actually Listen To You) #447

Do you feel compelled to lecture your kids? Do you have a hard time stopping? Do you feel like you’re being permissive if you don’t? Do you go on and on hoping your kids will finally “get it” and change their behavior? Do you lecture because you weren’t heard as a kid? You’re not alone! Kirk gives you practical tools to stop lecturing and start getting kids to listen to you! 

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ADHD or ND Kids? 8 Ways to Build Resilience, Confidence & Self-Control #446

What are practical ways to foster emotional resilience and confidence, help kids with anxiety, and challenge social stigmas with ADHD or ND kids? How can we calm emotionally dysregulated kids? I absolutely loved this discussion with therapist Holly Moses on her Autism ADHD Podcast. I think you will find this enlightening and incredibly helpful. Learn more about Holly Blanc Moses and her fantastic podcast at https://www.hollyblancmoses.com.

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Your Child’s Next Meltdown Is A Huge Opportunity #445

Your child’s face is red, eyes on fire, mouth spitting venomous words. He or she is no longer rational anymore, screaming at you. Time-outs and talking make it worse. But I don’t want you to dread it. I want you to look forward to this as a huge opportunity to hear your child screaming TO you, desperate for your help to learn how to control their own emotions. Kirk gives you specific scripts and action steps to turn meltdowns into bonding opportunities.

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Morning Madness & Tough Transitions: 12 Creative Ideas #444

Do you have kids that are tough to get to bed and then get out of bed the next morning?! What about kids who struggle with transitions or who are late? This podcast is packed with ideas to help you get your kids moving--without the battles--even if they struggle with ADHD or anxiety.

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Why Kids Say 'No' Instantly (You Won’t Like My Response!) #443

So you ask your child to do something, even something simple. Put your shoes on, Take the trash out. Brush your teeth. Put your dishes in the sink. It’s not hard to do. If they just did what you asked them to do, they’d be done in like 20 seconds! Instead, they react with a sigh, a groan, muttering something like “that’s dumb,” or “I don’t want to.” I want to show you a different way to respond so your kids actually do what you say…without the big fight!

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Q&A: Social Skills, ADHD, Impulsivity, Physically Explosive, Testing, Refusal, Anxiety

Do you have a child who struggles with focus, impulse control, social skills, or anxiety? Does your child ever become physically explosive? Should we get testing done? What should we focus on in the teen years? What about kids who refuse to do things or go places? This Q&A is packed with insights and strategies for toddlers, teens, and everyone in between.

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