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Apr 5, 2024

"Discipline is helping a child solve a problem. Punishment is making a child suffer for having a problem. To raise problem solvers, focus on solutions, not retribution." - L.R. Knost

In this episode, I talk about:
  • How to identify punishments vs. consequences
  • How to set boundaries with...


Mar 29, 2024

"Boundaries are a part of self-care. They are healthy, normal, and necessary." - Doreen Virtue

In this episode, I talk about:
  • Why holding a boundary at bedtime with your kids can feel impossible
  • How you can ease into breaking these patterns without the intense guilt
  • Why co-sleeping isn't horrible...


Mar 23, 2024

"Parenting is about balance; providing guidance and structure while also allowing room for growth and individuality." - Dr. Shefali Tsabary

In this episode, I talk about:
  • The role of modern parenting and the fear of judgment in setting firm boundaries
  • Understanding why this "child to adulthood" phase...


Mar 8, 2024

"Parenting is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you'd have." - Joan Ryan

 
In this episode, I talk about:
  • Parental Anxiety Navigation: Explore common fears of "messing up" children and effective anxiety management techniques for parents
  • Myth of Perfect...


Mar 1, 2024

"The best way to raise positive children in a negative world is to have positive parents who love them unconditionally and serve as excellent role models." - Zig Ziglar

 
In this episode, I talk about:
  • Understanding the specific difficulties and dynamics of raising teenagers, which are different from...