Ep 15: I'm sorry. Will you forgive me?*

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The last months, we have been talking all about ways we can be intentional with our kids, whether it be purposefully letting them alone or spending quality time reading aloud. But what about the hard days? What about the days where you wake up in a bad mood and take everyone down with you?

Today we are going to talk about apologizing to our kids and what it is like to look them in the eye and tell them“I am so sorry I have hurt you. Will you please forgive me?”

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Sources:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/199501/go-ahead-say-youre-sorry

https://www.developgoodhabits.com/fixed-mindset-vs-growth-mindset/

https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20130102/babies-learn-womb#1

Ep 14: Becoming a Team in Parenting with Jeff

A conversation with Jeff and Amye on their journey of becoming a team in parenting. They discuss how they met, their surprise introduction into parenthood and things they are learning along the way as they work together to parent their three kids. 

Ep 13: Forming Good Habits in Childhood

Today, we are going to talk about establishing habits with our children. The past 12 episodes, we have talked about so many good things to potentially add to your home, like free play, boredom, family dinners and reading aloud. But, if you try and add all these ideas at once, it is not going to go well because big changes are very hard to establish. I believe habits are best formed when we do them slowly, one step at a time. 

Ep 12: Why Family Dinners Matter

Family dinners can be hard when life is busy. Today we will be discussing why they matter and ways to help make them a part of our family rhythms.

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Meal Ideas: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/

Sources:
https://www.thescramble.com/family-dinner/family-dinner-statistics/

https://today.yougov.com/topics/relationships/articles-reports/2019/11/12/family-dinner-poll-survey

https://www.centeronaddiction.org/addiction-research/reports/importance-of-family-dinners-2003

https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2017/04/18/third-children-are-eating-their-dinner-front-tv

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5138085/

https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/

Ep 11: A Conversation on the Importance of Reading Aloud with Julie

If you have kids in your house, then this episode is for you. Julie talks about the importance of reading aloud and how to encourage reading in all children, even reluctant readers. Join Amye and Julie as they talk about motherhood, books and encouraging a love of reading in kids.

Julie's Reading Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/ubambyjulie/

Digital Minimalism

Raising Worry-Free Girls

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Ep 10: Connecting With Our Kids Through Reading Aloud

Is reading aloud part of your day? Are you particular about the books you choose to read aloud? Join Amye as she discusses the importance of reading aloud to our kids and why the books we choose to read aloud matter.

Amye's Favorite Books
Amye's Favorite Audio Books:
The Hippo Clock

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Sources:

https://www.readbrightly.com/importance-of-reading-aloud-to-big-kids/

https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-is-twaddle/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/559956/new-study-confirms-growing-home-filled-books-good-you

Ep 9: Establishing Rhythms During Times of Crisis with Danielle

Join Danielle and Amye as they discuss life while being quarantined with their kids. They talk about establishing new rhythms, transition to educating at home and what good can come from so much down time. 

https://theintentionalchildhood.com/establishing-rhythm-with-kids-during-times-of-crisis/

Ep 8: A Conversation on Rhythms, Play and Parenting with Jasmin

Jasmin is a wife to one comedian, mom and step mom of two girls and the Vice President of Marketing & Operations for a company in Indiana. Join us as we discuss what it's like to establish rhythms and be intentional with her kids alongside a successful career and the trials life throws along the way.

What Jasmin is reading: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

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Ep 7:  Listener Q & A on Play

Summary:
Today I am answering the questions you have sent in on play, boredom and letting alone.

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Audible Information
Favorite Audio Books
Favorite Open Ended Toys
Favorite Read Aloud Books

Favorite Books on Education and How Kids Learn

Books on Play Therapy:
Play Therapy
Trauma and Play Therapy

Ep 6: Purposeful Play, Pt 3: Do I value play?

Summary:
In today's podcast, we will continue our deep dive into motivation, lenses and cultural influences. We will ask ourselves if the choices we make as parents truly value play.

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Sources:

The Importance of Being Little

http://thecontextofthings.com/2014/03/24/stop-telling-me-how-busy-you-are/

http://thecontextofthings.com/2015/05/06/being-busy-is-a-drug/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201311/11-reasons-stop-rushing-through-life

https://www.studyfinds.org/american-families-spend-37-minutes-quality-time/

https://medium.com/@tedbauer2003/why-are-americans-so-obsessed-with-how-busy-they-are-8caafdd49c95

https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/fyodor_dostoevsky_142231

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