What's up, Mama-Friend!

Welcome to Part 2 of six important questions to ask yourself to help increase patience and decrease mom guilt!

Parenting isn't easy. We are so quick to lose our patience and snap at our littles for just being littles!! It's so important to remember that there are causes behind why our kids do what they do.

Once we have that perspective, it makes parenting a little more bearable.

In today's episode, I wrap up my six questions that I use to reflect on my parenting to help me keep my patience and not fly off the handle during those trying times our kids put us through! It's tough sometimes, but every moment is a chance to start fresh.

Take some time to reflect on how you react to trying situations and see how your perspective, and your little one's behavior, changes!

Happy Parenting!

Michelle

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Patiently parenting is TOUGH!

Maybe you keep asking yourself--> How do I become a more patient parent?! 

Maybe this is you-->I'm finding myself losing my patience with my little one and growing frustrated at myself as a mom, and I feel guilty because I'm just trying to do what's best for my kids, but I don't know how to be the patient mom I want to be! How do I get rid of that mom guilt? 

These are questions I ask myself daily! It is possible to better yourself everyday, but it takes some reflection and intention.

In this episode, part one, I share the first three questions I ask myself to help me look through a different lens when parenting my kids. These questions help me put the focus on what I can do differently as a parent, as opposed to what my kids can do differently to STOP. DRIVING. ME. CRAZY! 

If you're looking for ways to increase your patience as a parent and decrease the mom guilt, then this is the perfect episode for you!

I can't wait to dive in with you!

Happy parenting!

Michelle

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Hey, Mama-Friend!

Ever have those moments when you're stressing out because your toddler is taking FOREVER to do something?!

Or, perhaps, she's on the verge of a meltdown because you gave her the wrong milk cup, and you're both about to enter a zone of frustration because you don't know how to pull her out of it.

What about those times when your toddler is just in the mindset of, "Nope, not gonna do it!"?

If you've ever experienced those trying times with your toddler, then this episode is for your!

In today's episode, I give you tactile ways to help get your kids to comply. Sounds complex! Nope, not at all! We just tie in some fun... are you intrigued yet? 

Tap into today's episode to learn how to use fun to boost obedience and get your kids to comply using four simple strategies.

Happy Listening!

Michelle

**Coming soon!** The Proactive Parenting Package! 

Soon, you will be able to get your hands on the proactive parenting package, where I give you the steps and know-hows to boost the overall environment in your home, helping you to create a culture where your kids actually WANT to listen! Curious for more?! DM me @michelleschauf on IG, or email [email protected] to get on the waitlist!

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See you next time!

Hi, Mama-Friend!

Sometimes emotions are a lot for a little one and he just doesn't know how to handle it! He wants to respond to what made him angry by kicking, screaming, or throwing a tantrum. You want to help him learn how to work through that and teach him what to do instead, but you aren't sure how to accomplish that!

Well, mama-friend, you're not alone! We all just want to do what's best for our kids, but sometimes we don't know how to teach them to overcome those times when they are feeling all the things! 

Which is why you're here!

In this episode, I tackle how to help your child overcome those meltdowns by teaching him how to identify his emotions and triggers, and help him understand how to react in a more appropriate way when his emotions are more than his body can handle.

I can't wait to dive in with you!

Michelle

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Hey There, Mama-Friend!!

In today's episode, we are talking about how to rephrase your responses when your child is melting down or acting aggressively, so that they are better equipped with how to handle their feelings as they grow into self-regulated humans.

I know I'm not the only one who's ever snapped at my kiddo and busted out the one liner, "Use your words!" when my toddler has his whiney voice on, or is screaming because something didn't go his way.

And, hey, I'm also guilty of telling my toddler, "Share your toys!" when he's being super 'selfish' and just wanting to hog all his toys to himself. 

Are you guilty of saying those things, too?! You're not alone!

However, I'll let you in on a little secret. Saying these quick, one-liner phrases to our kids may address the behavior, but it doesn't actually teach our kids how to fix the behavior, leaving them with not knowing how to handle their emotions or the situation after that!

When we don't teach our kids how to communicate, their behaviors may actually get worse because they know they are in the wrong, but they don't know how to fix it; in turn, this could lead to a bigger meltdown or a more aggressive behavior...and we don't want that, do we?!

So, grab a pencil and paper, because we are going to learn how to rephrase our responses to help our kiddos learn how to communicate their emotions and desires in a kinder way, leaving you yelling a bit less and filled with a little more peace throughout your day!

Here we go!

Michelle

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Does this sound familiar?!

"Stop hitting your brother!" 

"Don't climb on the furniture!"

"Can you please not pee all over the bathroom floor?"

Have you ever had those days where you are just spewing out commands, one after another, and you feel like it's just a giant string of negativity coming out of your mouth? Like, this day is going so terribly because my kid just won't listen! My kids feel terrible; I feel terrible and nothing is going correctly! 

I have good news! It doesn't have to feel like that--there's hope after all!

In today's episode, we are talking about how to add some positivity to those negative moments, and how to leave our kids with messages of hope after those days (or moments) of endless discipline, so it doesn't feel like whole day is just a string of negative commands. 

Who knows, when you start to see things through a different lens, and take your disciplining a step further (in a positive way!), you might just happen to see more compliance from your kiddo, where he's actually wanting to make good choices, instead of ignoring every command that he's told to do.

I can't wait to learn!

Michelle

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What's up, Mama!

Do you ever brace for a tantrum when you ask your toddler to clean up his toys, or get dressed, or go to the bathroom? We've all been there!

Toddler meltdowns can really make a mom feel defeated, especially when the power struggles start to happen. Telling your toddler to do something he doesn't want to do can quickly turn into a raging battle of yelling, "NO!" back and forth, which is SOO fun. I kid!

In this episode, I share a useful tip to help avoid power struggles in your home. It actually involves giving up some control! Yes, even small humans need to have some control; you will quickly find that when your toddler has some control in how a task gets done, she will be more likely to comply without arguments.

So, go hide in a closet for a few and listen to find out just exactly how to offer control to your toddlers in a situation to avoid those power struggles and keep things calm in your home. 

Grab the lukewarm coffee and a pen, and take some notes!  

You got this, mama!

Michelle

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Hi, Sweet Mama!!

Have you ever wondered why you have to tell your child to do something what seems like 18 times? I'm talking, "Don't yell," "Stop complaining," It's not nice to hit."

Then, you try to reinforce that his behavior is not okay by offering a consequence. YAY! That's a GOOD thing! You're doing it right!

BUT, did you know that the type of consequence has an impact on whether or not your discipline is effective?

Surprise: It does!

Offering the wrong type of consequence can actually lead to those repeat offenses, where you end up saying something you don't actually mean--and your child knows that, which spirals down a path of not listening--and you yelling, "I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU TO...!"

In today's episode, we are going to unfold a simple change you can make in your disciplining to help your child listen--in a lot fewer attempts! WIN!

Let's get it and learn a little somethin' somethin' today!

Michelle

If you're wanting some 1:1 help with proactively your child, message me to set up your coaching call today @michelleschauf on IG, or email me at [email protected]! 

Hey Mama-Friend,

If you're anything like me, you have slip-ups in your parenting from time-to-time, especially on those super tough days when your child is looking to win every battle. We all have those, "Uh oh, I shouldn't have said that," moments when you're frustrated to the point of no return, or we handle situations out of frustration as opposed to patiently! You're not alone? But, are we able to keep a positive relationship after we have one of "those" moments?

Short answer: Yes!

In this episode, I dive into how to proactively incorporate positive talk to and around your kids on a daily basis, so that those "slip-up" moments don't hurt as much, and you're still able to maintain a healthy relationship with your little ones.

This one's for you, mama! You got this!

Michelle 

Hey, Mama-Friend!

In today's episode, we are diving into why saying, "Good job," to your toddler is actually counter-productive in raising a confident child who thrives, and you will learn how to respond to your toddler when he does something 'good' in a more specific, beneficial way.

Strap on tight, we've got some learning to do!

Michelle

Struggling with tantrums or behaviors? Needing help boosting academic confidence? Wanting to help your toddler or child thrive through integrating daily changes? -->DM me on IG @michelleschauf or email [email protected] for details on how to book a coaching session!