Larry and I have been struggling with the terrible twos these days. We've been smacked in the face with our own behavior and are quickly realizing we need to nip our actions in the butt because it is affecting our oldest daughter greatly.

One thing we forget is that she is only two years old. She acts so mature for her age - speech, learning, her speaking full sentences, it just amazes us that sometimes she emotionally acts the way that she does. Lately, we've been noticing she's been craving more of our attention... so you know what that means she's doing? Tantrums... Hitting... Bullying... Coming out of her room and nap-time and bedtime... Anything to get a big reaction out of us.

So, something we've learned and that we're starting to implement is that we need to change OUR behavior. She's learning from us!

Boy, that's a smack in the face, right?

We need to change our behavior to encourage better learned behavior on her part... So this may look like ignoring a tantrum or hitting someone, and instead praising the good behaviors she does all of the time... It might look like making bed time more enjoyable and a quality-time focused event where we make it enjoyable for her and give her more autonomy so there is less of a power struggle by asking her questions that make her feel like she's in control. Or giving her the power to say "night night book, instead of just taking it away."

Demonstrating more emotionally intelligent behavior, speaking to her nicely, and treating her with respect is going to yield a far greater outcome than yelling, spanking, or taking away her toys... You know what that will teach her? To yell, hit when she doesn't get what she wants, or to take a toy away from another child.

So, this realization came in one of OUR late night talks because it's been a real problem. And we want to be solution focused, not place blame on one another, and be the best parents we can be for our girls.

So, if you are having some difficulties with your kids I want to give you some key practices to work through with your partner... Because you two need to be united in your parenting so that you are consistently providing the same example behavior and encouraging the same good behaviors.

1. I want you to write down three behaviors you've noticed in your kids that are troublesome.
2. Now, I want you to write down three behaviors you are doing that may be teaching them each of those troublesome behaviors.
3. Now, talk with your partner about these behaviors you're demonstrating and how it correlates with the behavior your child is showcasing.
4. How are you going to be better today?

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Starting and running a business is no easy feat, but it can be especially challenging for couples. In this episode of The Power Couple Show, Lyss and Larry talk about their experience building a business together and share some actionable tips for other entrepreneurs. One of the most important things they've learned is the importance of aligning their goals and journaling together. This helps them to stay on the same page and allows them to track their progress towards their goals. They also believe that manifesting is an essential part of building a successful business as a couple. By setting their intention and working towards their goals together, they've been able to create a strong foundation for their business. If you're thinking about starting a business with your partner, this episode is a must-listen!

Episode Highlight:

02:06 - Really make sure that we're on the same page, like with our vision, first off, and then with our just what we're trying to manifest together.

06:10 - It's all about the self discipline, as an entrepreneur and even like, when you're building your business, like with your couple, or your spouse or business partner, you have a little bit more accountability.

09:08 - If your cup isn't full, you're not going to put all of the effort, all of the energy and really the intention behind the work like into what you need to do. It's not gonna be as quality as if you're helpful.

13:34 - Have a decent morning routine that puts you on the right headspace first thing in the morning and set yourself for success.

RESOURCES:

• Dozens of powerhouse moms share their wins, tips, struggles, and provide support as we work to accomplish our goals and make moves in our life and for our family. Come join us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3038046059827550/
• Struggling to create another instagram caption or reel? Get our 30 days of content calendar for free here- https://www.mamamedia.org
• Marketing your business, brand, and gaining more sales can be simple! Join the dozens of powerhouse mom-preneurs that share the best marketing secrets, tools, and how they're overcoming their struggles in business in our free facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/605038051310402/
• Get on THE LYSST to never miss a new episode, blog, or exclusive deal for my favorite mom friends. - https://www.lyssmorton.com/newsletter

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In this episode, Alyssa and Larry unpack a Tony Robbins workshop and share their thought about mindset and how our mindset affects the way we see life. They mention that one of the most important things Tony Robbins teaches is that we need to identify our limiting beliefs in order to change our mindset.

Alyssa and Larry mention some of the common limiting beliefs that people have, such as "I'm not good enough" or "I can't do it". After discussing some of the ways in which these beliefs can hold us back, they share some tips on how to begin changing our mindset. Overall, this is an insightful episode that will leave you with a lot to think about.

Today's goals: We encourage listeners to challenge their own limiting beliefs and to adopt a growth mindset. By doing so, We believe that anyone can achieve their full potential.

Episode Highlight:

01:53 - We just make our own barriers, and we build up walls to protect us, but it winds up holding us back. The walls that protect you also imprison you.

02:51 - Break down those walls that you build up, in that it's all in your head. Everything that you believe is all in your head, and can be changed to something that is better. 

04:40 - When I talk, I have a really soft voice normally. So people probably just don't hear me. But I take it as my voice is invalid. And then I'm annoying when I talk. And of course, what that cost me is that it cost me friendships and connections and being able to share my story and my experiences that could potentially help somebody because of that limiting mindset.

10:25 - The limiting belief that you don't know how to do something shouldn't exist. And it's very easy to flip that belief.

11:33 -  The more you do something, the more natural it becomes, the more you do it, the better you get. Practice makes better. 

RESOURCES

• Submit your questions for us on The Power Couple Show Homepage
• Take the “What’s Your Perfect Power Couple Date?” Quiz
• Double Date Us!
• Check out the Making Mommy Moves Show
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Parenting and business can be a uniquely difficult combination. On the one hand, parenting requires a lot of time, energy, and focus. On the other hand, building a business can be all-consuming, leaving little room for anything else. This can create a real struggle for parents who are also entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Alyssa and Larry share their thoughts about parenting and business. They discuss the challenges they've faced in trying to balance both parenting and business responsibilities. They also offer some great tips for overcoming these challenges, like hiring a babysitter. If you're a parent who is also trying to build a business, this episode is definitely for you.

Today's Goals: Starts by getting organized and prioritizing your time. Make a schedule and stick to it as much as possible. Delegate tasks whenever possible so you're not trying to do everything yourself. And don't forget to make time for yourself! parenting is a lot of work, and it's important to take breaks whenever you can. When you find that elusive balance, parenting and business will both be a lot easier.

Episode Highlight:

02:23 - We've got our hands in quite a few different businesses and it requires a lot of time and even like this now, like you can't record anything with children within a five mile radius, because they're loud and needy.

04:31 - The way that we're able to get everything done is with our village. Like we really rely on them. So we have a regular babysitter that we call to help us, especially when we have events on the weekends.

05:21 - Everyday at their home, and that we're home with them. We try and make count, spend the day with them and kind of do the small things around the house that can be done but not so much work. But it's to the point where it's like they need to be in daycare, or else we can't pay our bills.

07:32 - If you can take someone else's kids and exchange, exchanged back and forth, do it, because you'll be so much more productive and so much less stressed.

RESOURCES

• Submit your questions for us on The Power Couple Show Homepage
• Take the “What’s Your Perfect Power Couple Date?” Quiz
• Double Date Us!
• Check out the Making Mommy Moves Show
• Get on THE LYSST– Never miss an episode, blog, or exclusive deal for my favorite mom friends

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As a power couple, we've had to face a lot of our mistakes, regrets, trauma, pain, and life experiences together. It just so happens that Larry and I were so similar on so many levels, and we've been able to support each other and move on to better lives together.

Let's talk about generational curses, inherited mindsets, and societal norms that limit us and break us down. Then, let's talk about tackling them head-on so that we can move forward uninhibited and ready to achieve all our dreams.

Today's Goals: Identify the events in your past and the people that surrounded you that caused you to think, feel, and behave the way you do today. Then, have an open and honest discussion with your partner about what you've discovered and how you'd like to move on to your better selves and lives.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

• How your family and community can seriously shape your mindset and affect generations to come
• Realizing what limiting mindsets we’ve inherited from our parents, including negative views of financial honesty in marriage and going to college unnecessarily
• Learning how to flip those lower-middle-class mindsets upside down to begin educating ourselves about investing and smart uses for debt
• Emphasizing that where you come from never has to be where you should stay or what your kids should experience

• Submit your questions for us on The Power Couple Show Homepage
• Take the “What’s Your Perfect Power Couple Date?” Quiz
• Double Date Us!
• Check out the Making Mommy Moves Show
• Get on THE LYSST– Never miss an episode, blog, or exclusive deal for my favorite mom friends

CONNECT WITH LYSS

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Losing touch with your partner because you're just too caught up with your businesses, goals, and kids?

Many couples fall out of the habit of dating each other when they've gotten too comfortable and set their sights on improving their careers, starting up new ventures, and raising their kids rather than making time to keep loving each other. Larry and I get real about times we've lost touch with each other and what we've found really helps us keep dating after marriage and kids!

Today's Goals: Take a breath and plan dates with your partner that you can commit to regularly, even if that means you have to put down some deposit money to motivate you.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

• What happens when dating is no longer a priority for you both as a couple
• Tips on how to make time for regular dates so you can start prioritizing each other again
• Some of our personal favorite ways to date each other each week

RESOURCES

• Submit your questions for us on The Power Couple Show Homepage
• Take the “What’s Your Perfect Power Couple Date?” Quiz
• Double Date Us!
• Read the Best Date Night Ideas for Power Couples blog!
• Check out the Making Mommy Moves Show
• Get on THE LYSST– Never miss an episode, blog, or exclusive deal for my favorite mom friends

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When two people in love are aligned to the same goals... what can stand in their way?

This week on the Power Couple Show, we tackle what it looks like when someone gets on board with their partner's goals, whether they understand and agree with them or not. We dive into our own journey of how Larry slowly got on board with my big ideas, and we urge you to start honest, raw discussions within your relationship about your goals as a couple.

Today's goals: Get real specific about what you want for your future, both as an individual and for your relationship. Then, start that discussion with your partner and see how you can best align your goals to reach success in record time.

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IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

• Not being afraid to dream big and set larger-than-life goals
• Keeping an open conversation about goals and what each partner can contribute
• How to handle when one partner doesn't fully understand the other's desires for their future

RESOURCES

• Submit your questions for us on The Power Couple Show Homepage
• Take the "What's Your Perfect Power Couple Date?" Quiz
• Double Date Us!
• Check out the Making Mommy Moves Show
• Get on THE LYSST– Never miss an episode, blog, or exclusive deal for my favorite mom friends

CONNECT WITH LYSS

Follow me: @lyss.morton

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Follow Larry: @mortmotoshow

Welcome to the Power Couple Show! Larry and I are delighted to have you, our new friends, join us every week.

The Making Mommy Moves Show is for my mamas and mompreneurs specifically, but in this segment, we're opening up the discussion to both partners. Let's talk about what keeps relationships alive during the hustle, after becoming parents, and even when enduring the toughest doubts and fears. We'll also update you on some of the really fun things we plan on doing soon, such as "Double Dating" with us and future Power Couple events!

RESOURCES

• Subscribe now to our mailing list to never miss an episode
• Go on a Double Date with us!
• Check out the Making Mommy Moves Show
• Get on THE LYSST– Never miss an episode, blog, or exclusive deal for my favorite mom friends

CONNECT WITH LYSS

Follow me: @lyss.morton

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