Successful Parenting

Successful Parenting

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Successful Parenting episodes

  • 14. Understanding Your Child’s Educational Rights
    This week’s episode has been highly requested and features a conversation around our children’s educational rights, when and how to request accommodations for a child who is struggling, and how to navigate a process that at times can be considerably overwhelming. Marni Johnson, M.Ed., Ed.S. will bring her expertise to the table and share tips that can help make the process of advocating for your child’s rights a bit easier.
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    34 min
  • 13. How I See You

    During this episode, we will look at how our perceptions of our children, in terms of their overall functioning, may impact our expectations and reactions. So often, our parenting is guided by our mindset, as well as our fears and emotions. This episode will provide a thoughtful conversation to challenge our perceptions of our child(ren), for the purpose of having deeper and healthier connections within the family. We will also look at the needs behind our children’s behaviors.

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    18 min
  • 12. Making Differences

    We often hear students say, “I cannot do my homework.”

    In this episode, we have a conversation with Lauren Bilbrey about ways parents can help to build executive functioning skills that will promote healthy homework habits.

    Lauren believes there are two rules to live by, invest in yourself and make a difference in the lives of others. Lauren has spent her career motivating students and promotes active school and home engagement. Lauren provides tips for parents to support their children with healthy school work habits. She discusses ways to help students gain confidence in themselves, and learn how to deal with frustrations, develop self-advocacy skills and much much more. You will not want to miss this episode.

    Lauren Bilbrey, MA, LBS1, founder of The Learning Lab, Clinical Supervisor of Education at Ascension-Alexian Brothers Behavioral Medicine. 

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    36 min
  • 11. When Things Get Better
    When children believe that they can achieve, they are more likely to put forth effort, step out of their comfort zone, and take chances, which can lead to greater confidence and growth. During this episode, Jacqueline and Robin discuss how utilizing a Growth Mindset and focusing more on things like effort and process praise can lead to building deeper connections within the family. Listeners will learn how little things, like shifting language and responses can lead to big change and increased confidence in children.
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    18 min
  • 10. FAMILY TIME AT COSTCO!

    One parent gives advice from the viewpoint of a working mom of two toddlers.  Join in the journey of how Mia uses simplicity and routine, to intentionally promote connection, and create opportunities to strengthen relationships. Mia shares how humor and flexibility can help parents not sweat the small stuff.  Listeners will learn ways to teach children how to regulate emotions. Mia comes from the framework that children are often having a hard time, and not trying to give her a hard time.

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    30 min
  • 9. SCREENS AND SCREAMS (Part 2/2): Parenting in an Era of Tech

    In Part 2 of the Screens and Screams podcast, Jackie and Robin will continue their discussion on the influence of technology on child development. They explore ways to empower families in finding balance navigating the digital world. This podcast focuses on strategies to build closer connections and learn about the benefits of technology, while setting boundaries around healthy digital use.

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    33 min
  • 8. SCREENS AND SCREAMS (Part 1/2): Parenting in an Era of Tech

    This two part podcast will take a look at the influence of technology on child development, as well as ways to empower families in finding balance navigating the digital world.  Families will learn strategies to build closer connections, learn about the benefits of technology, while setting boundaries around healthy digital use.

    For more information check out our website: https://www.successfulparentingplan.com/

    31 min
  • 7. Perfectly Imperfect
    During this episode, Jackie and Robin talk about perfectionism and how it can impact both parents and children, in terms of their mindset, reactions and goals. The conversation reflects on how aiming for ‘perfection’ can lead to feelings of failure, lower confidence, frustration, and distress, as well as differentiating perfectionism and elite performance. Listeners will be provided with strategies to support their children in setting realistic expectations and taking risks that lead to increased confidence and a ‘bounce back’ mentality.
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    19 min
  • 6. I am Not Anxious, You Are ANXIOUS!

    In this episode, Jackie and Robin tell a story of a middle school girl who became frustrated with always being described as anxious by her parent. This episode discusses the impact parental anxiety can have on the mental health of children and teens. As parents we tend to project our own anxiety on our children, leaving our children to feel nervous, as well as doubt themselves and question their ability to display resilience and grit. Parents will be given tips on ways to observe and manage their own anxiety, as well as parent children that struggle with anxiety & self-doubt.


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    20 min
  • 5. Read the Room

    Jackie and Robin discuss how awareness and emotions play a vital role in parenting.

    WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Awareness helps us to grow by reflecting and thinking about our behaviors and emotions, and how they might impact others in the family. We believe these areas are essential in building closeness within the family and overall improvement in mental health and well-being

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    24 min

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The Successful Parenting podcast embodies an approach which encourages families to develop strategies aligned with their values, personal history, personality, and child’s emotional and cognitive…