Does your kids whining drive you crazy? Do you try to hide under the covers and hopes it go away? Do you feel hopeless that you just don’t know how to make it stop? These are all things that we have felt about our kids whining. Sunday afternoon we had an especially whiny afternoon and did some research on how to make it stop. From toddlers to elementary school, these tips are sure to help the whining stop.And here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://happyyouhappyfamily.com/stop-your-kid-from-whining/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201704/simple-trick-get-your-kid-stop-whiningDon'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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Have you ever wondered why your parenting works with one gender, but not the other? Do you only have boys and are about to have a girl or vice versa and aren’t sure what to expect? It’s proven by science that boys’ brains are different than girls’ brains. We’re going to talk about how they’re different and share some tips given by experts on how to parent each gender.And here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/boys-vs-girls-how-to-tailor-your-parenting-techniques/https://www.everydayhealth.com/kids-health/parenting-boys-vs-girls-how-different-it/https://www.instagram.com/simplyonpurpose/?hl=eDon'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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We took the plunge. We went a week with (mostly) no screen time. Devices are addicting and destructive and our week is proof. Find out what we learn and where we landed now. 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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Children with greater self-control become independent teenagers with intrinsic motivation, capable of coping with difficulties and failures. If you want your kids to develop better self control, here are some tips to help them recognize their emotions, some relaxation techniques, and techniques to help control anger. To help with techniques to control thoughts, we did a podcast episode on negative thinking and how to overcome that on episode 20 and also an episode on helping anxious children which was episode 29.Here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://psychology-spot.com/self-control-activities-for-children/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSRmdzofkiohttp://www.pbs.org/parents/expert-tips-advice/2016/05/three-strategies-teaching-children-self-control/Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! 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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Do you wake up in the middle of the night with the lyrics of Moana going through your head and you know every. single. word? Is it because it’s your child’s favorite movie and they’ve watched it half a dozen times just this week? It turns out, letting your child re-watch the same movie over and over as well as reading them the same books, allows for brain development. Find out why watching the same movies helps your child learn.Here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2019/01/09/outdoor-play-kids_a_23638434/?fbclid=IwAR3eDlOHZZT9oDk4MQshsV0C2lYOkqn3sfCA7ZK0ygYiRTBnPtXI2UMM6-4https://www.backwoodsmama.com/2018/12/5-reasons-kids-should-play-outside-in-the-winter.htmlhttps://psychology-spot.com/why-kids-watch-the-same-movie/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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Most of us know that during the teenage years, peers are more influential than parents. But new research has found that parents do have significant impact on whether their teens move on from an experimental sip to binge drinking. The best way to do that is to have an Authoritative parenting style? Now, what is that? We’re glad you asked! There are 4 parenting styles and although most will have characteristics that overlap all four categories—and all parents develop their own distinct style over time—most will identify with one of the four styles. Today we’re talking about those 4 parenting styles and how to change to be Authoritative if you aren’t already. We don’t have teenagers yet, but we think this can help parents with kids at home at any age and especially as parents get to those teenage years.Here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://magazine.byu.edu/article/understanding-improving-parenting-style/https://www.mother.ly/news/new-york-changing-table-law-dads-change-diapers?fbclid=IwAR0NsDLUI3iYffOmybylJtzCn2fmjp4hUZJ1PScvYGYpbU-pI7wTnYZ2vP8Don'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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Are you ready to wean your kids from their pacifier? It can seem a little daunting, especially if they’re super attached. So here is some great info on the right time to wean and different methods to help them kick the habit. And if you have a kid like ours, they may have a pacifier until they’re in kindergarten.Here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://www.mom365.com/baby/baby-health/tips-for-weaning-off-the-pacifierhttps://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/features/using-pacifiers#1https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/behavioral/bye-bye-binky-ending-the-pacifier-habit/Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pirlpodcast/ or http://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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Sometimes we yell at our kids even when we don’t want to. Parenting can be hard and stressful and then we end up exploding when our kids do something that we don’t like. So here are some tips to help us all be a little more patient in our parenting.And here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://www.handinhandparenting.org/article/why-so-hard-to-be-patient-parent/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/201505/three-ways-be-more-patient-parenthttps://www.pgeveryday.com/family/parenting/article/13-expert-tips-for-becoming-a-more-patient-parentDon't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pirlpodcast/ or http://www.instagram.com/alexistannerlaneIf 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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As a married couple, it’s important to work together. We like to do a semi annual companionship inventory to check on our goals as a couple and for our family. We go through what we talk about on ours as well as what others do.And here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.http://www.marriagelaboratory.com/blog/improving-your-marriage-with-weekly-companionship-inventory/https://www.matttownsend.com/Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pirlpodcast/ or http://www.instagram.com/alexistannerlaneIf 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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Family Mottos are a great way to instill family values in your family. The words you repeat to them will become their inner voice. So it’s important to say things that will help them along their journey. Not sure how to create a motto or what a motto looks like? We have some tips and examples of real family mottos to help you find one or many for your own family.The book Alan referenced is How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton M. ChristensenAnd here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://www.whatsupfagans.com/how-to-create-family-motto/https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/family/choosing-a-family-mottoDon't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/pirlpodcast/ or http://www.instagram.com/alexistannerlaneAnd 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-ipad

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