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- Ep 62: Blended Family Confidence with Coach Kim Giles
Coach Kim Giles shares her insight on how fear can often impact how we handle situations with our step-kids. There are 3 common step-kid dynamics, and she shares tips on how to deal with each. If you struggle with feeling confident, or feeling like you don't know what or what not to do when dealing with your step-kids, then this episode is for you.
https://coachkimgiles.weebly.com/claritypointcoaching.comhttps://www.ksl.com/article/50217722/coach-kim-understanding-your-complex-blended-familyIf you have a story or tips about confidence, email us at [email protected]. Please don't forget to tell your friends about us if you like our show!
1 hr 2 min - Ep 61: Normalizing PMS and Dealing with Lying Toddlers
Are you a dad with daughters and aren't sure if you should or shouldn't be involved in conversations about THAT TIME of the month? Well we're here to help you normalize it!
Plus, Toddler Issues! Sometimes as parents we lose our way and get caught in cycles. We fall into traps and it's hard to climb back out of them even when you see it happening! This is why Jen was glad Cody had already gone through a lot of lying issues, because she saw what she had started doing was not the right approach, especially with a 3 year old! Plus, this podcast reminded her to not fight food battles! You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink.Even if you haven't run into these issues yet, it feels so good to be prepared when you do. The first time your kid lies to you can be a shock. Knowing some ways to handle the situation, and how not to, his so helpful!Every kid, and every parent is different, but there are always some tried and true methods that can help so many in these common situations.If you have a funny lying, that time of the month, or food battle story, email us at [email protected]. Please don't forget to tell your friends about us if you like our show!50 min - Ep 60: Self-Reflection When Emotions Run High
When you realize that the reason you're getting worked up with your stepkid, is yourself and how to address that. Also, an awesome tip on how to avoid conflict with your own parents, or anyone really! And hear about Cody's basement flood and how to tackle a high stress situation together.
If you find yourself particularly angry at a certain scenario or subject with a spouse, a kid, or your parents, ask yourself why? Find the true reason, the emotions behind it, and decide if it's something you and that person shouldn't talk about, or if some sort of help is needed. Never be ashamed to seek help when you need it.If you have any suggestions, comments or stories about a time you and your spouse effectively, or not effectively, handled a high stress situation, email us at [email protected].52 min - Ep 59: Mommy Summer Anxiety, Drinking, and More!
We cover a lot in this episode, the death rate of new babies in America compared to other countries (check out the book The Body, and no this is not a paid advertisement: https://www.amazon.com/The-Body-Bill-Bryson-audiobook/dp/B07RB2C1LV/ref=sr_1_1 ), summer anxiety about hot cars and swimming pools when you have a toddler or baby, feeding pets, long-hauler covid symptoms, liquor in Utah, and more!
As always thank you for listening, don't forget to follow us on instagram @unqualifiedparenting and to email us at [email protected].52 min - Ep 58: Weight Loss Facts, Not Fads
This episode we recorded a couple years back, and while our personal info might be outdated, the facts aren't! So if you struggle with weight loss, as tons of parents do, then tune in!
And as always, please don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow us @unqualifiedparenting on instagram! And if you like the show, please tell a friend.
53 min - Ep 57: Tips on Coping with Jealousy as the BioParentThis topic was requested via email by one of our listeners. We were so intrigued by this situation, one neither of us have personally had to deal with, that we couldn't help but make it our very next podcast episode!There are a lot of articles out there on coping with jealousy if you're a stepparent. But what about if you're a bio mom or dad, and you're jealous of the stepmom or stepdad in your child's life? It may feel like you don't have anyone to relate to when you're googling or looking for a group to share your feelings with.If you are coping with jealousy with your kid's and their other blended family, we hope that this episode can help give you some tips on how to survive and handle it just a bit easier.If you have a story about coping with jealousy, an unrelated blended family tip you want to share, or if you have your own request for a topic you need help with, be sure to email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast!Shownotes:If you're following along on the crazy, "Did she or didn't she give birth to 10 babies" story about the mother who broke the guinness book of world records this June of 2021 (or did she?) here are the latest articles on the crazy story:inews.co.uk/news/...Y8XM8gnypost.com/2021/...l2HezAwww.news24.com/news2...U5hvjQ47 min
- Ep 56: Sleep Issues That Aren't Behavioral
What questions will your doctor ask when you come to them with sleep issues? When should you go to your pediatrician with your child's sleeping problems? We aren't doctors, but one of us did just have to go through a sleep study with their toddler!
Jen's toddler was recently diagnosed with mild obstructive sleep apnea, and mild central sleep apnea, and also had desaturated oxygen levels during sleep. What lead mama to question if this was happening? How do you prepare your child for a sleep study? We go into a deep dive on this topic in this episode.If you're having sleep problems with your child that you believe are behavioral, check out Episode 46 with Sleep Consultant Shannon Parola. You can search Unqualified Parenting wherever you get your podcasts!Sleep issue story? Send it our way at [email protected]. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the pod to be alerted to future episodes!Episode Notes:Woman who gave birth to 10 babies: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iol.co.za/pretoria-news/news/exclusive-gauteng-woman-gives-birth-to-10-children-breaks-guinness-world-record-5ba8c9e2-5cc6-49b3-8cc9-1e179fd535cd&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1623337824396000&usg=AFQjCNEKvFQWSFqN0rZPoXCw5PF6b852NQSleep Disorder Links:https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/children-sleep-problemshttps://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/sleep-disorders-symptoms-typeshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pediatric-sleep-apnea/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376199Thanks for listening!53 min - Ep 55: More Fails and Life Hacks
A continuation of the YouTube addiction, spoiler alert, a bio-parent disengages?! How to get rid of any solicitor politely, and an update on how 2021 is looking for us as parents.
Questions? Suggestions? Comments? Stories? Hit us up! [email protected] or send us a message on instagram @unqualifiedparenting.42 min - Ep 54: Failing Up.
Cody failed hard at parenting this last week, but he also turned it all around in the end! Lessons were learned, heads were banged against walls (literally), passive aggressive teen-ness was at an all time high, and he has dusted himself off and risen from the ashes to share with you what to do, and what not to do, when your teen gets addicted to YouTube!
So grab your favorite adult time beverage, sit back, and listen to the relatable drama unfold!And as always, please don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow us @unqualifiedparenting on instagram! And if you like the show, please tell a friend.1 hr 13 min - Ep 53: Guest Pediatric Neuropsychologist Dr. Sarah Allen.
The brain obviously plays a huge role in how we perceive things, react to things, and why we lash out. If we can talk to our kids about how, and why, our emotions seem to get away from us sometimes, they might just be able to use this new found emotional intelligence to interact in a more constructive way. Find out more in this week's episode!
Find more information on Dr. Sarah Allen, or to find her books and parenting classes
http://brainbehaviorbridge.com - Dr. Sarah Allens website.
https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Brains-Meddling-Successful-Connected-ebook/dp/B092BG2NVB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sarah+allen+brains&qid=1620088826&sr=8-1 (to purchase the book)
http://mybraingal.com - Private Mom Group for the coursehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-levin-allen-phd/https://www.facebook.com/Brainbehaviorbridgehttp://www.instagram.com/dr.sarahlallenIf you have any questions, comments or concerns, email us at [email protected] and don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe!
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About Unqualified Parenting
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In this blended family podcast, hosts Cody and Jen will discuss the ins and outs of parenting, stepparenting and navigating the tumultuous relationships that come with being blended. This podcast is…
for grown ups, so if you're a bio parent or a stepparent looking for someone to relate to, laugh with, or sometimes at, while learning something along the way, then this is the podcast for you!