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We do not want to scare our kids, we want them to make smart decisions. We do want to scare us, parents, a little so we can understand the harm in feeding our kids this "poison"!

This begins with us being transparent, modeling, and also understanding that giving our kids "freedom" to decide and allow natural consequences like a tummy ache might not be most helpful with our toddlers as these foods have been made to be addictive. 

Learn how we can help guide our littles through this Halloween. Last year's episode will be useful to you as well.

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So, to spank or not to spank? 

This might seem like a redundant question to some. If you want to deter a behavior and they are not listening, you can make them listen... right?

Many of us were brought up on spankings. But let's call it what it is, hitting. Does hitting our kids really work? That's what we are discussing in this week's topic.

Sure it might seem like a quick fix but what are the consequences? If we are setting the example, the example we are setting is that hitting is ok. And it's not, so what can we do... tune in to learn more.

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Join us in celebrating 100 episodes! We wanted to hear from our listeners and they showed up! Tune in to hear how this podcast has changed families.

We are so grateful for this podcast and for everyone who joins us each week! This podcast has helped me, Mama Sareena, grow so much as a mother. Everything i thought i would do as a parent changed because of the knowledge ive gained here in this podcast.

If you have learned just one thing leave a review and something that has helped you as a mom or dad! We love hearing from you and reviews help us reach more parents out there. Thanks again and cheers to 100 episodes!

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In this week’s conversation, we are talking tantrums. What are they, why do they happen, and how can we minimize them?

One thing we want you to take away is that a tantrum is a communication and not a behavioral problem! This might be hard to digest as we might think a tantrum or meltdown is because they just aren’t getting what they want, when in fact this is just their response to stressors.

Do you ever joke with your kids and say “awwww, your life is soooo hard.” Although it seems that they have it so easy… our littles have stressors as well. We think they have it made but it’s not as easy as we think. These little ones are learning and absorbing so much. It can be/feel overwhelming to them and when our needs/wants differ from theirs, this can cause stress leading to “tantrums.”

We will discuss what that looks like in their bodies and how we as parents can support our kids during these times!

Next week is our 100th episode, we hope to see you at our meet & greet! Email us at [email protected] for the zoom link ❤️

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Have you heard of not using the word no with your littles? 
Did that sound crazy to you? 
Because it did to me…… until this episode!

 I learned the brain work behind it and how it actually helps gain our littles cooperation. I used to think we would be raising brats by not saying no do them or using these “negative” words. But it is not only with our littles that we can improve cooperation and listening, even in our other relationships this will help. 

I know it may seem difficult but the first step is NOTICING. So we want you to atleast start noticing and paying attention to the times you do say “no” or “don’t do this.”

Then to learn how to change it we give you the tool of giving information so you know what to say next.

Instead of “DON’T LEAVE YOUR SHOES HERE, PICK THEM UPAND PUT THEM AWAY!”

You can try “I see some shoes in the entrance.” This will work when your child knows what is expected so those boundaries should be set first so when you say this they can, with more willingness, go put their shoes away.

It is pretty magical and will help connect you as well when you can learn how to speak to each other in this way.

Goodluck and go try it out!

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Is your little hitting? Mine does and it makes me want to yell “how dare you hit your mother” or “who do you think you are, want me to show you how it feels!”
Then I have to remember that this is what I was told growing up and those reactions DO NOT HELP!

What does help is reminding myself that “my child is acting her age.” What does that mean…. Well, our little ones still lack the ability to control their impulses and also lack the ability to verbally communicate what they need or feel. This is usually what leads to aggressive behaviors.

So here are some things to consider when your child is showing aggressive behaviors
-are you being too strict?
Ep. #45 Connection Before Correction
-are you not setting enough boundaries and staying consistent?
Ep. #69 Stick to your no
Ep. #71 Nurturing Parent 101
-do they need more quality time?
Ep. #95 Separation Anxiety
-are they under-stimulated?
Ep. #58 3 Screen Free activities to keep your littles entertained
Ep. #85 EXPERIENCE AWE WITH HEATHER TAYLOR; THE BENEFITS OF INCREASED TIME IN NATURE
Ep. #89 #1 READINESS TOOL TO PREPARE YOUR LITTLE FOR SCHOOL; OPEN-ENDED PLAY WITH MELISSA OHLMAN-ROBERGE
Ep. #91 BENEFITS OF ALLOWING YOUR KIDS TO BE MESSY & GET DIRTY A.K.A. LETTING THEM BE KIDS!
-overstimulated?
Ep. #83 Busy Busy Busy
Ep. #90 "MOM, I'M BORED!" Giving our kids the gift of boredom

Celebrate Our 100th Episode With Us!

If you have found this podcast helpful we would love to have you featured in our 100th episode!

All you have to do is send us a recording of (what you feel comfortable with but #4 & #5 are required)

1. Your name

2. Where you are from

3. How old are your littles

4. What you were struggling with

5. Your favorite parenting tool that has helped you & how

You can send this over to us through e-mail to [email protected]. We will be accepting submissions until September 30th! 

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I'll let you in on a secret.... the reason they aren't sharing is because they don't know how! You can expect your child to understand the concept of sharing around ages 4-5.
If you are worried that your kid doesn't know how to share, tune into this week's episode to learn how we can encourage them and work through this uncomfortable phase, I say uncomfortable because I notice how quick we are as parents to jump in and "fix it."
It might be relieving to know that we can take a step back and allow our littles to learn from experience.

P.S. We need your help to celebrate our 100th episode! Please send us a voice memo with your name, how old your little is, and we'd love to know what tools you have learned and how they've helped in your parenting journey! 

Please attach your voice note to an e-mail and send it to us at [email protected] 🤎

Thanks in advance

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In this week's episode, we dive into why your child really doesn't want to go to school/daycare. The truth is, it's separation anxiety! 

Yes, they want to be with us it's natural. It is normal and so we should not be fighting our kids to "just deal with it" but instead be there to understand that it is a transition phase and all we can do is support them and their feelings. 

Amma will share things we can do to ease the transition and build connections during this time. We want to remind you that this transition is really about connection and familiarity. This might mean other things are put to the side while you make your priority connecting with your little one! 

We wish your littles a happy year 🤎

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Tina Hamilton is a mom of 2, educator of 15+ years, and parent coach for mothers ready to radically transform their experience of parenting to one of joy, ease, and loving connection. As a certified trauma-informed mentor, Tina helps stretched-thin moms with frazzled nervous systems to learn healthy, simple, and wildly effective ways to emotionally regulate themselves to create harmonious, trusting, and connected relationships with their children. For real-world parenting healing tools and resources, follow Tina on Instagram @healingparentcoach or on her website, www.healingparent.com.

Join us for todays amazing discussion with Tina. She will help us realize how our past could be showing up for us now in our parenting journeys. If it is in ways that you would like to change, Tina will give you some helpful tools to make a change and be more intentional. 

We love Tinas compassion for us moms who are tired and frustrated. Sometimes we can only react in ways we know. That is why Tina does the work she does, to help us learn how to do better and so on for our kids. Through learning about emotional awareness we increase our ability to be different by being more intentional.

 Episodes Referenced:
Ep. #90. "MOM, I'M BORED!" GIVING OVERSTIMULATED KIDS THE GIFT OF BOREDOM
Ep. #91. BENEFITS OF ALLOWING YOUR KIDS TO BE MESSY & GET DIRTY A.K.A. LETTING THEM BE KIDS!

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Hi, 
I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 4 month old baby. Both are girls. My oldest daughter is going through the tantrum phase and at times it’s literally for anything - she wants to pour her own water even though the cup is filled to the rim, her father went to walk the dog, she wants to eat on my lap, she wants something else to eat, doesn’t want the car seat belt, etc - and they just spiral. 

I try to connect with her, we do breathing exercises and I reinforce feelings and “using our words.” 

I won’t lie, when the tantrums continue to spiral - meaning it’s 30 mins of tantruming - I have to walk away at times. I feel like my chest is tightening and I’m overwhelmed. 

Also, my 4 month old has been very jumpy especially every time her big sister has a tantrum. The baby will start crying, wake up crying, or be easily startled. At times I feel like she’s scared by her older sister. Is my younger child becoming overwhelmed or traumatised by all the yelling? I don’t know what to do. I don’t want them to resent each other or have a bad relationship. 

Thank you, 

Edmary (a mama who just trying) 

Episodes Referenced
Episode #15 - BABY # 2 ON THE WAY! HOW TO HELP THE TRANSITION FOR OUR LITTLE ONES
Episode #17 - SIBLING STRUGGLES
Episode #31 - TERRIBLE OR TERRIFIC TWOS?
Episode #63 - STRUGGLING TO GET MY LITTLE IN THE CAR SEAT! WHAT CAN I DO?
Episode #67 A Holistic Approach to Healthy Eating Habits for our Littles

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