In today’s episode, Mister Brown and Mrs. Brown chat about how they have handled some of their kids’ “bad” habits and whether or not the habits are all that bad. From blankie toting to thumb sucking, what can you do as a parent to help your child with the habits they have and the coping mechanisms they have developed. Are there habits that parents should try to stop their kids from doing or will kids grow out of those pesky habits?

[3:00] Which parent on today’s episode sucked their thumb until they were 12 years old?

[5:15] When it was very helpful for Evan to self-soothe with his thumb and blankie.

[6:45] When issues with the blankie started to come up and what kinds of “advice” are out there.

[8:00] Some benefits to limiting the blankie and helping Evan choose when he needed blankie or not.

[12:50] Other ways to calm down without blankie.

[14:45] How can you help your child?

[16:10] How can you apply this story to yourself?

The Choice Parent Podcast is not about making perfect parents, but about helping you become a better parent. We would like to hear from you. Leave us a comment or submit a question below. You can also call or text our 24-hour Feedback Phone at (530) 535-8121. This is a voicemail and text line only. If you have a question or comment, it may end up on our show.

This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube at Mister Brown.

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Resources from this episode:

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Go to TheChoiceParent.com to sign up for immediate access to the 3-part video series, Consequences That Work At Any Age.

Welcome to The Choice Parent podcast where we give you practical tips and resources to parent by choice and not by chance.

We want to help you become a better parent because when you make better choices you will live a better life.

This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube at Mister Brown.

Also, visit TheChoiceParent.com for more parenting tips and information and to listen to other podcast episodes.

Today’s episode is a continuation of a conversation that Mister Brown had with guest, Ruthie Boston. Ruthie is a school teacher, wife, and mother of two. Listen in to hear more about parenting expectations and how those expectations can affect the way we parent our kids.

Click this link to listen to Part 1 of the Parenting Expectations series.

[5:40] Five parenting expectations you didn’t know you had

[5:43] One: To co-sleep or not to co-sleep with your children

[10:16] Two: Different parenting styles

[16:20] Three: Gender role expectations

[20:45] Four: Expectations of your child’s behavior

[26:45] How to love, lead, and launch your kids

[27:50] Five: Housekeeping expectations

Sponsors of this podcast:

Affordable Spas go to affordablespas4u.com

To be sponsored on future episodes go to TheChoiceParent.com/sponsor

Resources from this episode:

Book: Paul Tripp, Parenting

Go to TheChoiceParent.com to sign up for immediate access to the 3-part video series, Consequences That Work At Any Age.

The Choice Parent Podcast is not about making perfect parents, but about helping you become a better parent. We would like to hear from you. Leave us a comment or submit a question below. You can also call or text our 24-hour Feedback Phone at (530) 535-8121. This is a voicemail and text line only. If you have a question or comment, it may end up on our show.

The Choice Parent Podcast is not about making perfect parents, but about helping you become a better parent. We would like to hear from you. Leave us a comment or submit a question below. You can also call or text our 24-hour Feedback Phone at (530) 535-8121. This is a voicemail and text line only. If you have a question or comment, it may end up on our show.

Welcome to The Choice Parent podcast where we give you practical tips and resources to parent by choice and not by chance.

We want to help you become a better parent because when you make better choices you will live a better life.

This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube at Mister Brown.

Also, visit TheChoiceParent.com for more parenting tips and information and to listen to other podcast episodes.

In today’s episode, Mister Brown will be speaking with a guest about parenting expectations and how those expectations can affect the way we parent our kids.

[2:00] Special guest, Ruthie Boston, school teacher, wife, and mother.

[5:43] What (or who) is in your head when you are parenting your kids?

[9:30] When your parenting style conflicts with a spouse or partner’s parenting style.

[13:50] Parenting expectations we carry from our parents are not necessarily bad.

[15:10] Examples of parenting expectations that have worked or have been modified to work.

[17:33] Consequences That Work At Any Age - get immediate access to this 3-part video series at TheChoiceParent.com.

[18:55] Examples of faulty parenting expectations and how to overcome them.

[27:40] Parenting Expectations Part 2

Sponsors of this podcast:

Sutherland DDS go to yourreddingdentist.com

Affordable Spas go to affordablespas4u.com

To be sponsored on future episodes go to TheChoiceParent.com/sponsor

Resources from this episode:

Go to TheChoiceParent.com to sign up for immediate access to the 3-part video series, Consequences That Work At Any Age.

Welcome to The Choice Parent podcast where we give you practical tips and resources to parent by choice and not by chance.

We want to help you become a better parent because when you make better choices you will live a better life.

This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube at Mister Brown.

Also, visit TheChoiceParent.com for more parenting tips and information and to listen to other podcast episodes.

In today’s episode, Mister Brown will answer a parenting question he received.

[1:35] Parenting out of guilt is like living in a trash can

[6:05] The first of three strategies you can do to help with your feelings of guilt.

[7:47] The second strategy you can do to help with your feelings of guilt.

[8:55] The third strategy you can do to help with your feelings of guilt.

[9:18] Permission to have a short-term memory.

[10:36] Being the “fun” parent.

[13:48] Is it about perfection?

Sponsors of this podcast:

Sutherland DDS go to yourreddingdentist.com

Affordable Spas go to affordablespas4u.com

To be sponsored on future episodes go to TheChoiceParent.com

Resources from this episode:

The Choice Parent Podcast is not about making perfect parents, but about helping you become a better parent. We would like to hear from you. Leave us a comment or submit a question below. You can also call or text our 24-hour Feedback Phone at (530) 535-8121. This is a voicemail and text line only. If you have a question or comment, it may end up on our show.

Welcome to The Choice Parent podcast where we give you practical tips and resources to parent by choice and not by chance.

We want to help you become a better parent because when you make better choices you will live a better life.

This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube at Mister Brown.

Also, visit TheChoiceParent.com for more parenting tips and information and to listen to other podcast episodes.

[1:25] This episode is a follow-up from our last episode, Better Parenting Starts With You First

[1:40] What is the first thing you do in an emergency on an airplane?

[3:00] Two sponsors for today’s episode: Sutherland DDS and Affordable Spas

[5:20] A parent’s true story about adopting a relative’s kids.

[6:50] S.P.I.E.S - Five areas of life we need to be mindful of to take better care of ourselves

[11:45] Responding vs. Reacting; what’s the difference?

[14:05] If my output exceeds my input, my upkeep will be my downfall.

Sponsors of this podcast:

Sutherland DDS go to yourreddingdentist.com

Affordable Spas go to affordablespas4u.com

To be sponsored on future episodes go to TheChoiceParent.com

Resources from this episode:

The Choice Parent Podcast is not about making perfect parents, but about helping you become a better parent. We would like to hear from you. Leave us a comment or submit a question below. You can also call or text our 24-hour Feedback Phone at (530) 535-8121. This is a voicemail and text line only. If you have a question or comment, it may end up on our show.

Taking care of kids is a full-time job and sometimes parents are left without enough energy to take care of themselves. In the Choice Parent’s first podcast episode, Mister Brown will talk about why it’s important for parents to take care of themselves first, even when the kids in their lives need their attention too.

Overview of today’s podcast:

It’s not about being the perfect parent, but becoming a better parent.

Taking care of you first; what does that look like?

A special guest gives her insight on responsibility.

The Choice Parent Podcast is not about making perfect parents, but about helping you become a better parent. We would like to hear from you. Leave us a comment or submit a question below. You can also call or text our 24-hour Feedback Phone at (530) 535-8121. This is a voicemail and text line only. If you have a question or comment, it may end up on our show.