In episode 234 of the podcast we discuss their RESIST Approach– a flexible framework that encourages parents to welcome their kids’ resistance as they resist conventional discipline practices that perpetuate control and undermine connection. We discuss how working to RESPECT, EMPATHIZE, SYNCH UP, INNOVATE, SUMMARIZE AND TRUST as often as possible with our kids can […]
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Sibling Rivalry: How to Raise Friends For Life
Sibling rivalry is considered a normal part of family life. Do your children fight, bicker and argue all the time? Do you find yourself interfering often and acting like a referee? How did you handle the last sibling incident? Ever question whether one of your children is bullying the other? Do you want to raise […]
Keeping Your Cool When Your Kids Push Your Buttons
Do you get frustrated by your child’s behavior? Do your children push your buttons? Do you lose your cool more often than you’d like? It could be hard to remain calm and respond calmly when we are experiencing stress and overwhelm in our life. As much as we would like to keep our cool, sometimes […]
5 Strategies to Avoid Power Struggles with Children
Power struggles are pretty common in parenting. Sometimes as parents we even create them. Huh? How can you avoid power struggles with your children? In our monthly specail epsiode we talk about helpful strategies eliminate or avoid power struggles. This is our monthly special episode where I co-host the show with another colleague. For now, […]