Talk Therapy

Today we're talking money! Specifically, as it relates to our kids and giving them allowances. We're covering why it's important to teach kids the value of money, some tips for introducing allowance, and what to do when things go sideways.

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Worth the Read:The Opposite of Spoiled, by Ron Lieber

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Gratitude is arguably the hottest buzzword in the personal development landscape. Today we're talking about the power of cultivating a meaningful gratitude practice, why it's ok to not always feel grateful, and practical suggestions for practicing gratitude on the fly.

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Worth the Read:The Book of Awesome, by Neil Pasricha Simple Abundance, by Sarah Ban Breathnach The Kindness Journal, by Dr. Natasha Sharma

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We can be our own worst enemy when it comes to reaching our goals. Today we're sharing the hidden reasons why we hold ourselves back, how to tell if you're selling yourself short, and what to do when other people's comments hold you back. If you're someone who suffers from imposter syndrome or plays it safe -- when what you really want to do is take action and make some major changes, this episode is for you!

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Worth the Read:Start with Why, by Simon Sinek You Are a Badass, by Jen Sincero

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Happy New Year! We're kicking off the first episode of 2020 with some real talk on habits — because while resolutions may be the hot topic, creating healthy habits is where it's at. Today we're sharing a 3-step process for breaking bad habits and replacing them with new habits that stick.

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Worth the Read:The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg Essentialism, by Greg McKeown Atomic Habits, by James Clear

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Join us for a casual New Year's Eve chat where we share our take on resolutions, our highlights of the past decade, and our biggest lessons learned.

Happy New Year!

Kelly & Kelly

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Merry Christmas! Today Kelly and I are sharing some of our favourite holiday traditions and how we're prepping for Old Saint Nick! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and thanks for listening!

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Conflict can be uncomfortable, especially during the holiday season. Today we're sharing strategies on how to deal, including:

1. Our tendency to invent conflict or create conflict where none exists
2. Managing internal vs external conflict
3. Our go-to strategy for handling uncomfortable situations
4. Whether or not to argue in front of your kids

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Is homework wrecking our kids? Today we're having a frank discussion by listener request on how to navigate Kindergarten homework. We're talking:

1. Why we need to question the purpose of homework for 3 and 4-year-olds
2. How to approach teachers and administration with your concerns
3. The role of bribes and rewards
4. When it's ok to opt-out

Recommended reading: What School Could Be, by Ted Dintersmith

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Real talk and practical strategies for teaching gratitude and generosity to kids who have everything. We discuss:

1. Why being buried in stuff stress us (and our kids) out
2. How to teach your kids to appreciate their things
3. Why it's ok if your kids don't want to give to charity

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Self-regulation is a great way to help your kids (and you!) manage difficult emotions by becoming a "stress detective." This episode provides an introduction to the concept of self-regulation, including:

1. The difference between self-control and self-regulation
2. How self-regulation works and why it's important
3. The 3Rs of Self-Regulation
4. Practical calm-down strategies to help your kids when they're losing their cool

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Free download: 12 Practical Calm Down Strategies for Kids: http://kellybourne.ca/12-practical-calm-strategies-kids/

Book recommendation: Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (And You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life by Dr. Stuart Shanker

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