This episode addresses a question I have received a lot lately - how to stop the pattern of yelling at your children.

I'm giving you so many strategies to try including:

• Checking in with yourself
• Owning your mistakes
• Creating a stress map & stress plan
• Creating an awesome parent file
• Identifying a resource trigger
• Rethinking your stories
• SOUL parenting strategy

Don't forget to grab the download at https://guidancewithlove.com/35

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In this episode, I'm talking about nurturing the relationship with your partner. We cover:

• The importance of play and intimacy 
• Stopping the cycle of complaining
• Using each other's strengths
• Taking time to talk
• Understanding your Apology Language
• The importance of others in your relationship
• Embracing the ebbs and flows 

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Apology Languages https://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/apology/

Love Languages https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

Work-life Balance https://guidancewithlove.com/podcast/10

Mindful Communication https://guidancewithlove.com/podcast/27

In this episode, I'm talking about parenting yourself - making sure you are meeting your needs and offering yourself the love and compassion you so freely give to others.

I talk about 4 common frustrations I hear from moms and give you ideas to meet your needs if you are feeling this way.

I also dive in to the 5 Love Languages and how we can use them to care for ourselves.

Make sure to join me in the FB group at https://epaftershow.com to continue the conversation!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The 5 Love Languages Quiz https://www.5lovelanguages.com

Daily Love Notes https://www.empowerandrise.com

In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Christia Brown about the research on gender differences and stereotypes.

We dive in to:

• The actually gender differences present in children
• Why we need to make gender irrelevant
• Why it's difficult for boys to break free from gender stereotypes
• Examining the messages of gender specific programs
• Why we need to address stereotypes and bias early and head-on
• How teachers can facilitate cross-gender play
• The long term problem with segregating genders
• And so much more!

Check out Dr. Brown's book Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue

Join the Aftershow to learn more practical advice from Dr. Brown.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Christia Brown about the research on gender differences and stereotypes.

We dive in to:

• The actually gender differences present in children
• Why we need to make gender irrelevant
• Why it's difficult for boys to break free from gender stereotypes
• Examining the messages of gender specific programs
• Why we need to address stereotypes and bias early and head-on
• How teachers can facilitate cross-gender play
• The long term problem with segregating genders
• And so much more!

Check out Dr. Brown's book Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue

Join the Aftershow to learn more practical advice from Dr. Brown.

In this episode of The Empathic Parent, I'm chatting with Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler about:

• Why toddlerhood is so magical

• The principles of Montessori

• The environment as a second teacher & setting up your home

• Following interests & scaffolding skills

• Building intrinsic motivation

• Mindset shifts & slowing down

• Getting your child involved in daily activities aka "chores"

• And so much more!

Find out more at The Montessori Notebook

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Listen in as I chat with Ayelet Marinovich of Strength In Words about:

• Communication through play
• Holistic learning
• Maximizing routines and everyday moments
• Letting go of "shoulds" and "right way" thinking
• Child-led vs structured activities
• The meaning we attach to academic learning
• And so much more!

Grab Ayelet's Infant and Toddler Development Blueprint

Check out the Strength In Words Podcast

Grab her books: Understanding Your Baby & Understanding Your Toddler

Join me for the Aftershow @ https://epaftershow.com

Listen in as I chat with Ayelet Marinovich of Strength In Words about:

• Communication through play
• Holistic learning
• Maximizing routines and everyday moments
• Letting go of "shoulds" and "right way" thinking
• Child-led vs structured activities
• The meaning we attach to academic learning
• And so much more!

Grab Ayelet's Infant and Toddler Development Blueprint

Check out the Strength In Words Podcast

Grab her books: Understanding Your Baby & Understanding Your Toddler

Join me for the Aftershow @ https://epaftershow.com

In this episode, I'm chatting with Nina Palmo of Raising Wildflower Kids to talk about alternative education.

We cover:

• Her journey in considering educational options for her 2 daughters.
• The opportunity cost of traditional schooling and considering what is important to your family.
• What education could look like as her daughters get closer to the college years.
• Nina's observations, as a university professor, of the different approach to learning homeschoolers take over their mainstream schooling peers.

You can find Nina at raisingwildflowerkids.com 

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Find links to references in the show at guidancewithlove.com/podcast/20

Today, I'm chatting with the founder of Miami Handwriting, Nicole Santamaria, OTR/L all about homework struggles!

In this episode we talk about:

• How to stop being the "homework police" and enjoy your afternoons.
• The role of handwriting in learning.
• Removing "They should know that already" from your vocabulary.
• Communicating with your child's teacher.
• The importance of your child developing self-awareness vs meeting external expectations.
• The importance of giving specific, concrete feedback to your child.
• The 3 pillars of Nicole's Ending Homework Drama training.
• And so much more!!

Grab Nicole's free training at https://miamihandwriting.com

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