When the milk is so good (and so readily available), how do you encourage your little ones to start trying and eating solid foods? After sharing their food-eating adventure to date, Kelly asks Sergeant Susie for help! Charlie isn't eating much and Kelly is about ready to dial down the breastfeeding as she introduces Charlie to Whole Milk. Sergeant Susie gives a little advice that may make meal-time more successful.

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As Tim Taylor said to his wife Jill on the family sitcom, Home Improvement, "If we're not in charge, then we're just the tallest people living here." In many households, kids rule the land, so today we're talking about how to make sure you as the parent are the leader and authority in your home... without yelling or any other negative reinforcements. We talk about the trickle down effects of an effective authority figure, like kids growing in to respected adults, as well as having an easier time as adults, being better in school, having peace in your home, and more.

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What do you think your kids crave most? It's simpler than you think. If you are struggling to bond with your youngsters, you might find a little relief after listening to this episode. We all need connection, and your babies and children of any age crave it desperately!

We also received our first TWO listener questions that tie into today's topic perfectly!

One question from Josh in the UK is a soon to be new parent that is young and nervous about fostering connection with their new baby. We talk about "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman and how important they are in raising children into emotionally successful adults. Your children want 100% of your time, attention, and love.

Another question comes from Sheena in Maryland... she asks how Sergeant Susie would handle a 1-year old who has started biting. Sometimes as any parent knows, this can be as simple as teething. But sometimes it's that your kids are craving... you guessed it... YOUR ATTENTION! Kids will do anything they have to to get your attention, and sometimes they will resort to poor behavior to get it.

We also talk about Kelly's first visit to Reading Time at their Public Library and how great it was for Charlie to play and interact with others.

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PRODUCT MENTION: Charlie's Favorite Books (at 1-Year Old)

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Sergeant Susie shares her very simple approach to timeout tactics based on a child's age, as well are real-life timeout stories with all ages of children. We talk about when to give a child a timeout vs. when to take away an item causing the poor behavior. And we talk about acting quickly when behavior needs to be corrected, and the positive affect that zero tolerance has on poor behavior. (Kelly has done just a few timeouts with Charlie at this point.) Sergeant Susie shares her advice on how Kelly has been starting timeouts and offers suggestions to improve Kelly's current timeout method. We also cover what to do after the timeout is over.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests of this podcast, The Sergeant Susie Show, are their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of any agency or organization they may work for. This show is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to provide professional advice and should not be taken as fact or used for commercial purposes.

🚩 TRIGGER WARNING 🚩 *In this podcast episode, we discuss drowning events, kidnapping, and a shooting, which some listeners may find distressing.

We discuss respecting boundaries set by THE PARENTS. Even the strongly opinionated Sergeant Susie asks "do you REALLY want to know what I think" before offering her advice. We talk lightly about differing rules between households. Then we segue into overstepping boundaries when safety is a concern. SGT Susie has so many instances where to stepped into protect other people's children, including strangers. Kelly learns for the first time why her mom hovered so strongly over the years, and both Kelly and Sergeant Susie talk about how that single negative (or traumatizing) event can change the entire trajectory of your parenting style.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests of this podcast, The Sergeant Susie Show, are their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of any agency or organization they may work for. This show is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to provide professional advice and should not be taken as fact or used for commercial purposes.

Susie shares how she was always finding activities that are fun for the whole family... tennis, roller-skating, martial arts, and on and on. And specifically how juggling (literally juggling) became a lifelong interest that grew into generational family fun. From big activities to little activities, every moment shared together as a family increases your bond. From athletics and clubs to enjoying family dinners together, sharing interests can make all the difference.

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Charlie turns 1-year-old this week! The most common question hears these days is... "are you going to stop breastfeeding?"

Breastfeeding has actually been a mostly positive experience for Kelly and Charlie, starting from the first days in the hospital to nearly 1 year into Charlie's little life. Kelly shares her plans leading up to the birth of Charlie, breastfeeding through a formula shortage, and her overall experience. And don't forget the many products that made breastfeeding easier - she'll note those too! 

Meanwhile, Sergeant Susie had a totally different experience with breastfeeding almost 40 years ago. Every mother's journey, experience, and needs are different, and we believe there is no wrong way to nourish your child! 

We also talk about boob-life. Kelly gets Sergeant Susie a little out of her comfort zone talking about boobies! But thing one and thing two can change quite a bit when you've been pregnant and/or breastfeeding, and Kelly and SGT Susie both have different experiences thus far. So let's share!

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Sergeant Susie and Kelly dive into a Binky vs. Thumb-Sucking conversation, with practical and comical past stories to back why SGT Susie prefers one over the other. And what about the bigger picture of the attachment to a future item, like a stuffed animal, blankie, or other comfort item? We discuss attachment planning so that when that comfort item is dirty, lost, and/or needs replacement, you can already have a plan in place from Day #1 to make life for everyone at home easier!

We are also THRILLED to give a Shout-Out to our first Sergeant Susie Crew Member! Thank you so much to Karen C. for your support of our show via Patreon. Visit The Sergeant Susie Show Patreon at http://patreon.com/user?u=84962417 to find the perfect Membership Level or Sponsorship Opportunity for you!

PRODUCT MENTION: Binkies / Pacifiers

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Have you ever considered teaching your baby a second language? You can, and you should! American Sign Language, also referred to as ASL, was already a small part of Sergeant Susie's and Kelly's life. Kelly and Susie share how they've appreciated ASL over the years with the babies in the family, and Kelly shares exactly what ASL she's doing with Charlie.

PRODUCT MENTION: ASL (American Sign Language)

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Sergeant Susie takes us back in time to a story about an over-scheduled child. When are too many activities, just... too much? You know, soccer practice followed by piano followed by summer camp after summer camp after summer camp? Kelly and Susie discuss the importance of slowing down and allowing your kids to learn how to self-entertain during down-time.

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