the Mudroom

Are you struggling to show your parents that your parenting style is better for your children?  

In this episode, we discuss how it's ok that your family is different than the family you grow up in.

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the Mudroom is recorded live every Wednesday at 1:30pm ET/ 12:30pm CT/ 10:30am PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices

The #1 question from parents?  "Is my kid normal?!"  

 Given my background in early intervention, I have a bit of a unique perspective on normal. It's a perspective that I'd like to share with you- because it's a perspective that is central to why and how I developed Uncommon Sense Parenting and ParentAbility.  

In this episode we're going to cover: 

- What the difference between "normal" and typical is. 

- A big ol' Red Flag to watch for when you're looking for and receiving parenting advice. 

- How to tailor advice to your unique family and child.

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the Mudroom is recorded live every Wednesday at 1:30pm ET/ 12:30pm CT/ 10:30am PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices

The virtual learning debate continues even with Uncommon Sense Parenting and parenting young children.  Parents have been reaching out panicking about virtual learning.  

Who knew virtual daycare was even a thing?!  

Scripts: prnt.link/scripts  

On this Mudroom episode we will be covering:  

- Whether kids under age 6 need virutal learning. 

- How to tell if your child is falling behind in virtual learning.  

- If they are, what to do about it.

Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Wednesday at 1:30pm ET/ 12:30pm CT/ 10:30am PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices

Posse members say that their children's misbehavior makes them feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and gives them a sense of vague dread! 

Can you relate?   

There is a "secret" to teaching your children perfect behavior.  It's not what you think it is.

Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts

Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group

the Mudroom is recorded live every Wednesday at 1:30pm ET/ 12:30pm CT/ 10:30am PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices

Feel like you're doing EVERYTHING yourself when it comes to raising your kids and unsure of where to turn for help? 

In this episode we're going to cover: 

-Why every family needs a pandemic-proof team 

-How building your team will help reduce your stress even if they aren't providing physical help. -

How you can steal my battle-tested team and apply it to your family.  

Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts 

Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group 

the Mudroom is recorded live every Wednesday at 1:30pm ET/ 12:30pm CT/ 10:30am PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices

There has been an unusually large number of requests to help with car seats lately.   

While we don't allow car seat questions in the Parenting Posse, I thought it prudent to go over the basics of choosing a car seat so that when you seek professional car seat support you aren't flying blind.  

In this episode we'll cover: 

- The #1 mistake parents make when choosing a car seat for their children. 

- The surprising fact about car seats that most parents don't know. 

- How to choose a car seat that fits your child, car, and budget.  

We will NOT be taking car seat questions in the Posse, but we do have a list of recommended car seat resources in our recommended groups section: prnt.link/group

Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts 

Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group 

the Mudroom is recorded live every Wednesday at 1:30pm ET/ 12:30pm CT/ 10:30am PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices

You know how some kids laugh when they hit you?   

They run up to you and jump on you, push their siblings and laugh about it?   

They hit you and then think it's funny when you react?  

In this episode we will be talking about: 

- Why children are aggressive "for fun".  

- Why children laugh after hurting someone, even someone they like! 

- How to get them to STOP!!

Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices

If you aren't punishing our kids, how exactly do you deal with "mouthing off", "talking back", and "mean words?"   

We want our kids to be respectful and kind, but how can we possibly teach them to be those things when they are hurling insults right left and centre?  

In this episode I am going to discuss: 

- How our parents dealt with 'back talk' and why that really doesn't work. 

- What's going on neurologically when a child is using 'mean words'. 

- How to discipline 'mean words' so that your child feels heard and expresses themselves more appropriately next time.

Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices

What is UP with two year olds?!   

We've been hearing lots of complaints about "terrible twos".  I'll be honest, I take issue with that characterization.  

Twos aren't terrible! They're STRESSED!   

In this episode I will be discussing my tips to help you out with your two year old. I will be covering:  

- The unique developmental stage that twos are in. 

- Why we need to slow the heck down and give twos some space. 

- The what you can do when they're two that will make the rest of their life MUCH easier!

Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices

It's #orangeshirt day in Canada. We're honouring the victims of the Residential School System.   

You can't just slap an orange shirt on your child and go about your day!  

In order to not just have this be performative, you need to tell them WHY they're wearing orange. And that can be scary.  

In this episode I will be discussing:

- Why you shouldn't participate in days like Orange Shirt Day unless speak to your kids about it. 

- How to talk to young children about historical acts of racism in a way that makes it relatable and sparks empathy. 

- How to talk to young children at their level

Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices