Research indicates that preschoolers, on average, make three demands/requests per minute! Wow. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed. “Watch me!” “Get that!” “Where’s my dinosaur?!” 

In this episode we talk about practical ideas and tools that have helped us navigate the barrage of daily requests, questions, and demands in a way that allows you to maintain calm and respect for your kids and yourself. 

Books & Links we mention

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting // John Gottman with Joan DeClaire

Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff 

Mom Watch Compilation by Johnson Files

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Time Stamps

10:00 How many requests our kids make per minute

13:15 Why we future focus and how inputs from our kids overwhelm us 

14:15 Are our kids self centered?

23:18 Using body language and social cues

25:55 Mom watch this watch this!!

29:00 Do you have a hard time tuning out noise/ kids?

32:18 Good parenting does not mean responding to everything request 

40:01 Ask, is my child seeking connection?

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