the Mudroom

When it comes to parenting generally the rule of "pick two" applies. But there is ONE thing ANYONE can do that will dramatically improve their child's behaviour no matter what parenting style or technique you're using. That is consistency.

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Why are four-year-olds so damn DRAMATIC?! They're moody, whiney, helpless, and generally just unpleasant to be around. They aren't babies anymore- aren't they supposed to be getting easier?! There's a very good reason that your 4 is driving you up the wall. So let's look under the hood and see what's going on.

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Development is on a Continuum- so are some parents using tactics (*cough crowdsourcing cough* ) that aren't serving them to figure out their child's development? What can we do instead?

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What if your child isn't defiant, what if they just don't know how to do what you're asking them to do? I don't mean physically don't know- I mean mentally. What if it's just a matter of weak executive skills?

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Never let anyone tell you that you don't know what is best for your child. On this episode we talk about how to claim your status as the expert on your own kid.

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Worried about your preschooler's preoccupation with war, weapon, and superhero play? It seems to go against every feminist, pacifist bone in our bodies to allow violent fantasy play- but this style of play is actually incredibly beneficial to both boys and girls. We talk about the reseach in this episode.

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Sometimes we just prefer one thing over the other- and kids are no different when it comes to their parents. If your toddler or preschooler has a strong preference for one parent over the other- here are some strategies for overcoming that.

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The pressure to start your child off on the eighth academic foot as quickly as possible is intense. But- is earlier actually better? What should toddlers and preschoolers be doing to get ahead? The answer might surprise you.

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The guilt of not spending every waking moment engaged with our kids can be suffocating at times- but not only is separation important for you, it's important for your children's development as well. In this episode we discuss 4 reasons you need to take some time away from you kids.

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So your 5-minute warnings aren't really doing the trick, are they? If transitions are a disaster in your house and only getting worse- let me introduce you to my little friend.

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