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  • SFP 13 : How Can I Get My Kid to Go to Bed?

    It can be hard to get kids to go to bed. In today’s episode, I am answering a question about how to get a child to go to bed (and stay in bed).

    Highlights:

    • Bring the positive energy.
    • Pattern your days for success.
    • Get kids to stay in bed

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      11 min
    • SFP 13 : How Can I Get My Kid to Go to Bed?

      It can be hard to get kids to go to bed. In today’s episode, I am answering a question about how to get a child to go to bed (and stay in bed).
      Highlights:

      * Bring the positive energy.
      * Pattern your days for success.
      * Get kids to stay in bed

      10 min
    • SFP 12 : How Do I Teach My Kid To Share?

      Sharing is hard. In this episode, I am explaining why sharing can be such a struggle for young kids. I will also introduce the strategy that we use at home to handle sharing easily and effectively.

      Highlights
      • Why it’s so hard for kids to share
      • Walk a mile in their shoes
      • The Method: How do handle it at home
      • Show Notes/Links

        Teach Your Kids to Share Without Losing Your Mind


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        12 min
      • SFP 12 : How Do I Teach My Kid To Share?

        Sharing is hard. In this episode, I am explaining why sharing can be such a struggle for young kids. I will also introduce the strategy that we use at home to handle sharing easily and effectively.
        Highlights

        * Why it’s so hard for kids to share
        * Walk a mile in their shoes
        * The Method: How do handle it at home

        Show Notes/Links
        Teach Your Kids to Share Without Losing Your Mind
        12 min
      • SFP 11 : How Do I Stop My Kid From Misbehaving?

        Our kid’s behavior can be frustrating–particularly when they won’t “stop” when we ask them to stop. Today we are talking about why it’s so hard to get kids to “knock it off” and how we can handle these situations with success.

        Highlights
        • A new lens to view behavior
        • Inertia–and how it applies to kid behavior
        • An easy, effective strategy for improving behavior
        • Show Notes/Links

          Why My Kid Doesn’t Listen to Me (Get the Mini Course on Cooperation)


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          10 min
        • SFP 11 : How Do I Stop My Kid From Misbehaving?

          Our kid’s behavior can be frustrating–particularly when they won’t “stop” when we ask them to stop. Today we are talking about why it’s so hard to get kids to “knock it off” and how we can handle these situations with success.
          Highlights

          * A new lens to view behavior
          * Inertia–and how it applies to kid behavior
          * An easy, effective strategy for improving behavior

          Show Notes/Links
          Why My Kid Doesn’t Listen to Me (Get the Mini Course on Cooperation)
          9 min
        • SFP 10 : How Do I Get Started With a Small Wardrobe?

          I got rid of my oversized wardrobe in favor of creating a tiny collection of clothing articles that I really love. This has been an amazing change in my life. In this episode, I will share with you how I got started and some of my favorite things.

          The Highlights
          • Why I made the switch to a small wardrobe
          • How to get started
          • Favorite pieces that I am wearing right now
          • Show Notes and Links

            Why I Got Rid of My Wardrobe (The story of how I got started)

            Pick a Wardrobe Color Palette

            The Perfect Sweater

            My favorite tunic (aff. link)

            My favorite chambray shirt (aff. link)


            Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 

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            9 min
          • SFP 10 : How Do I Get Started With a Small Wardrobe?

            I got rid of my oversized wardrobe in favor of creating a tiny collection of clothing articles that I really love. This has been an amazing change in my life. In this episode, I will share with you how I got started and some of my favorite things.
            The Highlights

            * Why I made the switch to a small wardrobe
            * How to get started
            * Favorite pieces that I am wearing right now

            Show Notes and Links
            Why I Got Rid of My Wardrobe (The story of how I got started)
            Pick a Wardrobe Color Palette
            The Perfect Sweater
            My favorite tunic (aff. link)
            My favorite chambray shirt (aff. link)
            Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 
            9 min
          • SFP 09 : How Do I Get My Kids To Cooperate?

            Getting our kids to cooperate with everyday tasks can seem impossible. Brush your teeth, take a bath, put your shoes on…even the simple things can be a struggle with young children. In this episode I am going to explain why cooperation is so difficult. The best part–there is an easy trick to get immediate results with your kids.

            The Highlights
            • Why is cooperation such a struggle?
            • Why you can’t “threaten” a kid into cooperation (and why you are probably doing this–even if you don’t realize it)
            • A quick trick that works magic to get kids to cooperate
            • Show Notes and Links

              How to Really Tick Off a Toddler

              Why My Kids Doesn’t Listen to Me

              SFP 08: Why Time-Out Isn’t Working


              Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 

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              9 min
            • SFP 09 : How Do I Get My Kids To Cooperate?

              Getting our kids to cooperate with everyday tasks can seem impossible. Brush your teeth, take a bath, put your shoes on…even the simple things can be a struggle with young children. In this episode I am going to explain why cooperation is so difficult. The best part–there is an easy trick to get immediate results with your kids.
              The Highlights

              * Why is cooperation such a struggle?
              * Why you can’t “threaten” a kid into cooperation (and why you are probably doing this–even if you don’t realize it)
              * A quick trick that works magic to get kids to cooperate

              Show Notes and Links
              How to Really Tick Off a Toddler
              Why My Kids Doesn’t Listen to Me
              SFP 08: Why Time-Out Isn’t Working
              Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 
              9 min

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