Do you struggle to get your kids to tell the truth?  We do.  So we are sharing what you can do to help your kids break the habit of lying and start telling the truth.

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It seems like connecting with other women keeps coming up in conversation with others lately. In a world with so much online connection, women are missing the face to face relationships. We often feel alone. I think I’m not alone in the desire to have good relationships with other women. But it’s hard. Especially for those who consider themselves introverts. So here are 5 ways to help you find mom friends.  You don't have to do them all especially because some may not work for you, but find one and start there!

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We started reading How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber and Julie King and loved the tools in the first chapter that really help with emotional situations with your kids. When they have meltdowns or whine and complain, the initial thought is to teach them why they shouldn’t be doing that. But it turns out, children just want their emotions to be validated. Take a listen as we share how to respond to your kids when they have emotional meltdowns. And here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Little-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/150113163X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1CM4EBV8R89OR&keywords=how+to+talk+so+little+kids+will+listen+book&qid=1569293816&s=gateway&sprefix=how+to+talk+%2Caps%2C323&sr=8-2Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/alexistannerlane We’d love to hear your comments on this episode!And leave us review! Here's a simple explanation of how to leave a review on itunes: http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipadTheme music by Dave Depper

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Your family is as awesome as you think it is! Find out how you can have a more positive attitude about your family members with this quick thought.

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Here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://www.verywellfamily.com/parenting-an-oppositional-child-2764635https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mykidstime.com/for-parents/8-top-tips-for-dealing-with-an-older-childs-tantrum/amp/https://www.google.com/amp/s/offspring.lifehacker.com/when-to-let-your-kid-quit-and-when-not-to-1821104935/ampDon't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/alexistannerlane or https://www.instagram.com/lorikeetsistersAnd leave us review! Here's a simple explanation of how to leave a review on itunes: http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipadTheme music by Dave Depper

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We are excited to be podcasting again after our summer break! We are rebroadcasting our most popular episode about being a more patient parent which first aired in October 2018.  We also have some updates of how things are going to go forward with the podcast (hopefully).  Now that school is back in, we are hoping to post a new episode next week.  Thanks for listening!

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Do your kids seem hard to raise? Do they seem so different from when you were a kid? Research shows that it IS harder to raise kids today because of the world they’re growing up in. It’s so different than any other time in history. We’re going to talk about why it’s different and also what to do about it to help your kids be successful in this changing world. And here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.http://3in30podcast.com/katherine-reynolds-lewis/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1610398386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1610398386&linkCode=as2&tag=3in30podcast-20&linkId=da8d22502d6fe013789240c822ad0dd9Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/alexistannerlane/ or https://www.instagram.com/lorikeetsistersAnd leave us review! Here's a simple explanation of how to leave a review on itunes: http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipadTheme music by Dave Depper

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We chose to be parents. We wanted kids and this life. So why aren’t we feeling the happiness we expected? In this episode, we’re going over a few ways to be happier parents by sharing some tips from KJ Dell’Antonia’s book “How to be a Happier Parent” and also sharing some of our own thoughts on happy parenting.It’s also our 50th episode! We’re sharing a few more fun things about us, so we hope you’re excited to get to know us a bit better!And here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://www.nonfiction4life.com/happier-parent-kj-dellantonia/Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pirlpodcast/ or https://www.instagram.com/lorikeetsistersIf you would like to support us, you can go to https://www.patreon.com/PIRLAnd leave us review! Here's a simple explanation of how to leave a review on itunes: http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipadTheme music by Dave Depper

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According to studies, there are multiple benefits for raising your kids near their grandparents for both the kids AND the grandparents. We’re sharing 5 benefits as well as tips for families who may not live close to grandparents.And here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://www.mother.ly/news/benefits-living-near-grandparents-for-children?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pirlpodcast/ or https://www.instagram.com/lorikeetsistersIf you would like to support us, you can go to https://www.patreon.com/PIRLAnd leave us review! Here's a simple explanation of how to leave a review on itunes: http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipadTheme music by Dave Depper

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Alexis recently had a meltdown that led to some changes in our family. We’re moving our schedules around so that we can share responsibilities better. We're sharing what is working so hopefully you can better support your significant other and enjoy your parenting more. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pirlpodcast/ or https://www.instagram.com/lorikeetsistersIf you would like to support us, you can go to https://www.patreon.com/PIRLAnd leave us review! Here's a simple explanation of how to leave a review on itunes: http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipadTheme music by Dave Depper

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