Everyday Parenting Podcast

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Night Terrors - Mini Episode Feb 11, 2019

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A six year old is going through dramatic and consistent night terrors. Maribeth helps walk through how to handle them and possibly prevent them.

Sleep Training - Mini Episode Jan 28, 2019

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Maribeth answers a question from the Facebook Group:

"I need help with my 2 1/2 year old. I feel like I've tried everything and can't figure this out. For over 9 months now he's been out of the crib and in a twin bed and it has been a struggle to get him to sleep and stay put in bed since day 1. He gets out of bed and leaves his room between 3-10 times just within the first hour of putting him to bed. He will get out of bed and come find us within in minutes and we just keep putting him back over and over again. When he actually stays in his room he starts pulling out toys and playing. Lately he's started sneaking out of his room and going into his 5 year old brother's room (who's fast asleep) and starts pulling his toys out to play. We have tried adjusting bedtimes gradually earlier and later, we've tried adjusting bed time routines to get him tired out, nothing works. At this point my husband and I are so infuriated by his refusal to stay in bed we are struggling to stay calm and it becomes a power struggle after numerous attempts to put him in bed. Just as some background he is very persistent in all areas of life. We struggle to get him to follow directions in general. Please help! I normally have so much patience but I'm at my wits end and exhausted."

Mind Games - Mini Episode Jan 14, 2019

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Maribeth answers a question from the Everyday Parenting Facebook Group:

"My daughter loves playing mind games with me since she was 1. She will be 4 in February.

She loves to ask for something (food, snack, toy) but then refuse it and throw a huge fit but throw another fit if you take it back. But you try to hand it to her a second time and she falls out on the floor again. Normally I just put it down on the counter and tell her if she wants it she can get it. Sometimes she gets it herself about 20 minutes later. It's exhausting. The intensity goes up and down. I try to snuggle her as often as I can. (It's rarely enough) We talk about using our words instead of whining and throwing a fit. I tell her I'm not going to help her if she can't talk to me calmly and nicely. In March we adopted our nephew. I try very hard to make sure she and her older brother get snuggles and mama time when the baby is asleep (or at least content). But she has been this way before he came. I joke that she is emotionally abusive. 😬

Also, she is potty trained and will go by herself when she is at preschool. At home she wants me to walk with her and wipe her and sometimes refuses to turn the light on herself. I assume it's a way of her saying "I still own you" because of the baby. As you can imagine it involves a lot of fits and if I tell her to go on her own and when she is done I'll help her she will stand there holding herself until I get up to walk her to the bathroom. She will wait until she is in pain and laying in the ground because she is trying to hold it. 😑 I love her but she really gets to me.

Help me Maribeth Henry! 🙏🏼"

FAQs - Jane | 13 Sep 17, 2018

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In the season finale, Jane returns to the group session with three questions covering social media for a pre-teen, her daughter's fears, and her youngest daughter's relationship with her dad.

Sensory Issues - Marie | 12 Sep 03, 2018

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The group session continues with Marie who has questions about the reactions of her toddler son He seems to be uncomfortable in many situations and has extreme reactions to discomfort. Maribeth helps her explore sensory issues.

Transitions & Zero Patience - Sarah and Reagan | 11 Aug 20, 2018

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The group session continues, first with Sarah, and then with Reagan. Sarah returns from episode 3 and Reagan from episode 5. This time, Sarah asks Maribeth for advice about transitions away from screen time. Her son, Evan, has a tantrum every time he's told that his time on the iPad is over. Reagan is struggling to keep her cool. She has three children under five, two dogs, and has been dealing with health issues. She's finding that her patience is running thin.

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree - Claire | 10 Aug 06, 2018

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Claire comes to Maribeth worried about her 11 year old daughter Liv. Claire carries a great deal of mom guilt about how she may contribute to Liv's anxiety and Maribeth talks her through some strategies to connect with her daughter.

Home Visit - Sylvia and Adam | 9 Jul 16, 2018

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We revisit Sylvia and Adam from episode 1 as Maribeth goes to visit them at home along with their daughter Ava and her grandma Alexandra. The family is still in transition, staying with Alexandra as their house continues construction. Adam's back surgery and recovery adds another layer of transition to their time since the first recording.

Tempers - Dad Group | 8 Jul 02, 2018

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A group of dads don't know what to do with their kids' tempers and outbursts of anger. Griff is worried he has passed his bad temper down to his son. Gus is dealing with a kid who's hitting his sister. Joe's youngest tends to take his anger out on his toys throwing them around the room. Maribeth walks them through the process of managing their anger without squashing their feelings.

There is also discussion about disappointment a dad feels when a trip with his seven-year-old doesn't go as planned. The episode closes with a question from the Facebook Group on how to handle conflict during a playdate.

Mealtime - Dad Group | 7 Jun 18, 2018

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Maribeth helps a group of dads diffuse the mealtime battles they have with their kids. Joe struggles with fighting about dessert and one daughter who won't eat meat. Gus asks his kids what they want, gives them what they ask for, and they still don't eat it. And Edwin offers his kids plenty of choices on the table, but all they eat is rice.

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