The Parenting Reframe

In this episode we will go over some common parenting questions that came up in my last group coaching session. We had some amazing moms and we got to unpack a lot and get questions answered. There are so many benefits of working in a group, hearing other moms ask the questions you have, being able to feel supported, and seen. 

What I cover on common parenting questions:

• The idea of energy matching and how to handle the different ways that kiddos match your energy
• How we can present ourselves in the best way to yield the best outcome to help our child and learn from it
• How energy matching happens at all ages, what is it here to teach me, what am I bringing to the table as a parent
• How to use the PARR method to help with energy matching
• PARR: Pause, Acknowledge, Recognize, Reflect
• My story of how I used PARR to be a less reactive mom to my teenage son
• A mother’s story about her 5 year old son lying about taking a toy
• How to handle the situation when a child lies
• What should be the consequences when children lie
• What to do if lying is a continued behavior

Resources: 

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Today we reframe what it means when a child resorts to hitting. When you have a child who hits, parents can carry a great deal of shame around this, impacting how you respond to the behavior. Learn how to remove self-judgment and address the behavior from a neutral place.

What I cover on how to get kids to stop hitting:

• Understand what your child is trying to communicate when they hit
• Why they hit
• How to address the behavior without overreacting
• How to come up with a plan to identify your child's specific needs and how you can help them through this phase
• Children are developing and learning. Hitting is a common behavior that many parents struggle with. Tune in to find out simple shifts you can make to help you work through this challenging moment.

Resources: 

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

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In today's episode, I am sitting down with Harmony Slater.  Harmony Slater, NBC-HWC, brings over 20 years of experience in the areas of wellness, nutrition, personal development, yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and meditation, as well as marketing and business management. Founder of two yoga schools and a thriving online coaching practice, she helps women identify their unconscious blocks and hidden emotional obstacles to release chronic pain and fatigue. As a breathwork expert, she integrates powerful breathing and meditation techniques with self-reflection to facilitate a complete mind-body integration.

She holds degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of Calgary, is Coaching Circle Mentor with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and a Certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher from the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India. 

She’s a reformed perfectionist, recovering from anorexia and bulimia nervosa, which plagued her from an early age. Stepping into her own personal power after a mid-life divorce, while raising her son as a single parent, are among some of the experiences that fuelled her passion to live an extraordinary life and to help clients and students build their confidence to do the same.

Harmony regularly leads group coaching programs focused on breath work and meditation practices. She draws from her own life and health transformations to support her clients and train students in a deeply relatable way. Today we talk about why parents and kids need to incorporate breathwork into their day. 

What we cover on tools to help parents and kids manage stress :

• The science behind breathwork
• How parents can use it as a tool to combat overwhelm and exhaustion
• How to lean into it, so you're not overwhelmed
• Simple breathwork practices that are easy to commit to
• A beautiful and straightforward breathwork practice to teach kids
• Harmony teaches several workshops, masterminds, and works one on one with clients looking to find a better way of getting through their day.

Learn more about Harmony: 

Website: https://harmonyslater.com/

Finding Harmony Podcast: https://harmonyslater.com/finding-harmony-podcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/

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Children don't just listen; we have to teach them how to listen, and for every child, that looks different. In today's episode, I give the listening do's and don'ts.

What we cover on how to get your kids to listen:

Do get ahead of it. Try to anticipate what your child might struggle with, and set up a framework before the activity.

Don't give multiple reminders.

Do attach an action to your direction.

Do take short breaks to help with emotional regulation

What does discipline mean?

Go easy on yourself. If you didn't follow through one day, it's OK! 

Gaining cooperation isn't always easy, but the more we can help kids when they're younger, the easier it gets as they get older.

Resources: 

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

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If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options

 https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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Today we are reframing one of the most common things I see well-intended parents do; offering detailed explanations to your child, hoping this will encourage positive behaviors. We unpack why explanations are not the answer, and I ask you to consider the "why" underneath the behavior. 

What we go over on the most common parenting mistake: 

• Explanations are not the same as consequences
• Children are in a constant state of learning
• Developmentally appropriate behaviors and fostering healthy neurological development
• How to understand what your child's behavior is communicating
• Tackling challenging behaviors using simple and loving practices
• If you are ready to tackle your child's challenging behaviors, listen to this episode and start to unpack what your child's behavior is communicating to you.

Resources: 

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

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If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options

 https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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We are talking to my dear friend, Amanda Prater. Amanda is a board-certified behavior analyst and has worked with several families on potty training. So many parents ask me questions about potty training, and I knew Amanda was the right one to talk to. 

What we go over on potty training: 

• Where do you begin?
• How do you know if your child is ready?
• How can we set ourselves up to be successful?
• What myths can we dispel?
• How can we show ourselves grace?

Resources: 

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options

 https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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I had the privilege of sitting down with the celebrated soccer coach, Demir Muftari. Demir has over 20 years of experience coaching soccer in various environments, spanning from youth soccer to semi-professional levels. He is a celebrated coach who is most respected for developing the players he works with to achieve the greatest level of success. He loves his job and helping players develop, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and learn how to thrive and trust themselves in high-pressure environments. He has helped place over 500 players in college soccer and has placed over 40 players in professional soccer. 

Demir was the Director of Coaching for the Vardar Soccer Club Developmental Academy since 2000. He led Vardar SC U18 to the US Development Academy national title in 2010 and was named US Soccer Developmental Academy Coach of the Year in 2009 and 2010. 

In addition to his youth coaching experience, Demir has coached at both the collegiate and semi-professional levels. Demir was the head coach of the Michigan bucks, currently the Flint City Bucks for six seasons, winning five national championships during that span. He was also named National Coach of 2014 and 2016 and finished runner-up in 2019.

Currently, Demir is the ECNL girls Director of coaching for the Liverpool Football Club International Acedamy 

What we cover on navigating sports and competition with our kids:

• Cultivating a competitive spirit in our kids, but healthily.
• Teaching the importance of the process and the journey
• What parents should consider when thinking about the best environment for their child to thrive
• Paying attention to what your kids are doing versus what they’re saying
• How lessons in sports can translate into our everyday lives
• And the most important question to ask your kids
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And on a side note, Demir is also my brother and one of my favorite people in this world. I lean on and turn to him often. We talk about my kids, Adrian and Hana, who play soccer at competitive levels. He has guided me through so many ups and downs on this journey, and I know you will find his words as helpful as I have. Without further ado, here is today’s conversation. 

Resources: 

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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When I coach parents, they often describe how and why they give their children choices. This idea is well-intended, and I know parents are trying to achieve positive results. There are some things parents need to be aware of when it comes to giving their kids choices. In this episode, I cover the three things every parent needs to know before they start offering choice after choice in hopes that it will tame their strong-willed, independent child. 

What we go over on giving kids choices and how it can backfire:

• When you offer a choice matters
• Why are you offering a choice
• Offering choices constantly will backfire
• How are you presenting the choice

Resources: 

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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The minute we become parents we feel like we have to have all the answers. Not only do we have to have all the answers, but we also need to right! In this episode I reframe what it means to "be right" and what would happen if we considered approaching parenting dilemmas with from a different perspective. We explore why this one simple minset shift has drastically changed the way I parent and live. 

What we unpack in this episode:

• Learn to listen and tune in to each unique situation
• Connect with your kids and others by gaining presence
• Reconsider how you approach parenting dilemmas
• Learn to pause and consider before responding

Parenting is hard. Let's reframe this process together. 

Resources: 

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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Welcome to the parenting reframe podcast. I'm your host, Albiona Rakipi. I have been lucky enough to work with children and families for over 20 years. My bachelor's degree is in early childhood education and my master's is in speech and language pathology. I currently work as a pediatric speech and language pathologist.

And prior to that, I was an early childhood teacher for over 12 years and I loved every single minute of it. I'm also a parent to two wonderful humans. Parenting grants me the opportunity to make mistakes, learn, laugh, and sometimes cry. But I gained unlimited insights from my personal and individual growth. I need my kids just as much as they've needed me. Despite bearing the title of "Mom," they've helped me evolve in more ways than I could imagine.

On this podcast, we'll explore solutions to some of the biggest parenting challenges. ie, tantrums, potty training, challenging behaviors, neurodivergent learners, teenagers, bedtime, homework, expectations, et cetera. We'll chat with experts, parents, and even kids about what it means to parent and to be parented.

My hope is to create a safe space where parents can feel seen, heard, and supported through this wild journey that is parenting. There is so much information at our fingertips. How do we quiet the noise, dig deep and find the answers within to reclaim joy, peace and balance in our homes, at least most of the time? My only ask is that you stay open and curious. Welcome aboard, and let's reframe together.

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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