Parent School with Polly Ely, MFT

By Polly Ely

What's Parent School with Polly Ely, MFT about?

Polly Ely provides practical tools to help parents lead in a relaxed way without losing their s#@t. Polly is a popular Bay Area family therapist whose sell-out workshops take parents from a land of feeling stuck and exasperated to a place of meaningful connection. Hosted by Rachel Templeton.

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Parent School with Polly Ely, MFT episodes:

09.17.2022
Siblings - Chaos to Calm
Do your kids constantly fight over toys, turns and attention, provoking each other until it escalates to parent intervention? Join Polly and our Guest Mom, Hilary, in exploring how and WHY to intervene constructively and peacefully when sibling chaos erupts. Join...
10.20.2020
Lyin’ Cheatin’ & Stealin’: Looking at the Bigger Picture When Truth Goes Off Track
Kids lie, cheat and steal. Parents often respond with panic and punishment. Polly talks about how parents can instead look at these transgressions as crucial moments to work alongside children, to be an ally as they develop self-reflection and integrity...
07.08.2020
Minecraft Overload!: Polly’s Conversation with a Seven-Year-Old
The pull of online games is incredibly strong. In this episode, Polly speaks with a seven-year-old who has been completely captivated by Minecraft, and models how parents can manage tech use while remaining connected with their kids. Join Polly for live...
02.25.2020
Hierarchy: Recognize When It’s Flipped, Learn To Get Back on Top
Have you ever felt like you’re an employee working for your kids? This episode is about hierarchy, and how to take back the reins when your children are in charge. Polly talks about the subtle shifts in hierarchy that happen...
01.24.2020
Worry Love: How Our Protective Instincts Can Make Children Chronically Anxious
It's natural to worry about our kids, but when is it too much? How much should we wrap ourselves up in concern about how our kids sleep, eat...and poop? Polly talks about how anxious bonds create anxious kids, and walks...
11.26.2019
Prioritizing Partnerships: Who Comes First
Is it okay for kids to interrupt you and your partner? Get in the middle of your hug? Has our grand commitment to parenting totally sidelined our ability to talk with our partner about anything meaningful? Polly talks about why partnerships...
11.20.2019
"Put Down the Damn Game!": Talking with Kids about Technology
Why is it so hard for kids to turn off the screen? How do we stay connected with our kids while still allowing the "white box of fun" to be in our lives? Polly talks about how to talk with...
11.02.2019
Frazzled Before 9am: How Parents Can Find Flow in the Mornings
Wake up, rush to get the kids out the door, collapse...why can't mornings just be smooth and easy? Polly gets down to brass tacks on what kids actually need in the morning and how to regain your family's sanity in...
11.01.2019
The Power of 15: A Simple Tool for Family Connection
Polly explains how spending 15 dedicated minutes a day with your child -- on their terms -- can dramatically change the nature of your relationship. It's harder than it sounds! Join Polly for live Office Hours, weekly posts, and more at...
10.20.2019
“Put Down the Damn Game!”: Talking with Kids about Technology
Why is it so hard for kids to turn off the screen? How do we stay connected with our kids while still allowing the "white box of fun" to be in our lives? Polly talks about how to talk with...

What's Parent School with Polly Ely, MFT about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Parent School with Polly Ely, MFT episodes:

Siblings - Chaos to Calm

Lyin’ Cheatin’ & Stealin’: Looking at the Bigger Picture When Truth Goes Off Track

Minecraft Overload!: Polly’s Conversation with a Seven-Year-Old

Hierarchy: Recognize When It’s Flipped, Learn To Get Back on Top

Worry Love: How Our Protective Instincts Can Make Children Chronically Anxious

Prioritizing Partnerships: Who Comes First

"Put Down the Damn Game!": Talking with Kids about Technology

Frazzled Before 9am: How Parents Can Find Flow in the Mornings

The Power of 15: A Simple Tool for Family Connection

“Put Down the Damn Game!”: Talking with Kids about Technology