Freakishly Well-Behaved Kids

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How YOGA can help kids (and parents). Jul 29, 2013

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How can the elements of YOGA practice benefit kids? Is it just hype or does it really help? In this podcast I will interview Penny Lupo, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, and Yoga Instructor. She will help us understand how yoga practice can help children be Freakishly Well-Behaved. Penny comes from an early childhood education background as a curriculum coordinator/pre-k teacher. Penny is certified in Kid Power Yoga by Mariam Gates which is a Vinyasa yoga or flow yoga. Penny uses all of the skills that she learned in education, mental health and yoga to create classes for children using their mind and bodies through music, movement and storytelling to help create coping skills and self-awareness at an earlier age. Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- Dr. Mullen has learned from the thousands of children she has worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children. If you are willing to learn, listen, grow, and work hard at this, your results will be nothing short of miraculous! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too! Remember to check out NAUGHTY NO MORE an activity book to help kids make better decisions. When kids feel good, they behave that way!

Little Losses: Helping kids cope with grief & loss. Jun 28, 2013

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It's so difficult to see children dealing with the disappointment and grief from losses. As parents and caregivers, we frequently wish we could take their pain away. In this show will cover some easy strategies that can help grieving children and lay the foundation for Freakishly Well Behaved kids. This episode will focus on the little losses associated with childhood. In a future episode we will address pet deaths and other death losses. Stay tuned that is what we will be talking about!! Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- Dr. Mullen has learned from the thousands of children she has worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children. If you are willing to learn, listen, grow, and work hard at this, your results will be nothing short of miraculous! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too! Remember to check out NAUGHTY NO MORE an activity book to help kids make better decisions. When kids feel good, they behave that way!

Can I get some help? How to get your kids to be helpful. May 17, 2013

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This may seem like a strange thing to say, but here it goes: Children LOVE to help! You may be thinking, not my children or the children in my classroom, but they do!!! In this episode we will discuss how totease out the inner helper in children. You CAN get kids to help, even with chores! It's the HOW you get them to help that is the tricky part. We want to share the HOW with you because it will help you and the chiildren you are connected with. In this show will cover some easy strategies for parents and children to engage in together to create an atmosphere for Freakishly Well Behaved kids.Stay tuned that is what we will be talking about or call in and share! Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- Dr. Mullen has learned from the thousands of children she has worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children. If you are willing to learn, listen, grow, and work hard at this, your results will be nothing short of miraculous! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too! And make sure you check out our book NAUGHTY NO MORE-- give your kids the tools to be their best!

Helping Kids Make Good Decisions: Naughty No More! Apr 27, 2013

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Do you want to see your children smile more? Would you like more cooperation? Would you like to help kids become good decision makers? In this podcast we will discuss our NEW BOOK, NAUGHTY NO MORE, a book that helps children make good decisions. Naughty No More was written for kids to help them develop the necessary skills to make smart decisions. This show will cover the back story behind the story, Children who are good decision makers are also Freakishly Well Behaved!!! Join us becaue that is what we will be talking about!! Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- Dr. Mullen has learned from the thousands of children she has worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children. In this episode I will joined by my partner, Michael Mullen. We will demystify the strategies we have used that have worked (and tell some funny stories about the ones that have NOT!) Michael is also a counselor and professor. He does consulting work for businesses and coaches professionals. He has also coached high school and college basketball and currently works coaching in youth sports. If you are willing to learn, listen, grow, and work hard at this, your results will be nothing short of miraculous! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too.And make sure you check out our book NAUGHTY NO MORE-- give your kids the tools to be their best!

Goodbyes & Hellos: How to Make Moving Easier for Kids Apr 11, 2013

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In this episode you will learn how to help children deal with the challenges of moving and/or relocating. This show will cover some easy to implement strategies that will give your children opportunities to be Freakishly Well Behaved even during this crazy, stressful, and even FUN. How can you make parenting during the move Blissful? Stay tuned that is what we will be talking about!! Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- Dr. Mullen has learned from the thousands of children she has worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children. If you are willing to learn, listen, grow, and work hard at this, your results will be nothing short of miraculous! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too! AND check my new book that I wrote with my kids Naughty No More: A workbook to help kids make good decisions Order your copy easily at 1315-342-9255 or www.integrativecounseling.us

Blissful Parenting Principle #4 Stability Mar 18, 2013

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As a mental health counselor and play therapist over the past 20 years there is one thing that is a common factor among all of them—their lives are unstable. Children who lack stability in their lives struggle to behave well. In this episode you will get an opportunity to see the perspective from childhood regarding stability and how greatly children crave it. Listen in as we discuss ways to create stability in even the most chaotic of situations so your kids can be FREAKISHLY WELL-BEHAVED! Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- Dr. Mullen has learned from the thousands of children she has worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children. If you are willing to learn, listen, grow, and work hard at this, your results will be nothing short of miraculous! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too!

Let's Go! Blissful Traveling with your kids. Feb 28, 2013

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Let's go! Whether going to grandma's for an overnight or a week long family vacation out of town, traveling with kids can be challenging. There are some things we can do as parents that make it more likel that our children to be freakishly well-behaved even when they are away from home. As always we will share some simple strategies (and creative ideas) so you can create an atmosphere for kids to be Freakishly Well Behaved. Stay tuned that is what we will be talking about or call in and share!! Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- Dr. Mullen has learned from the thousands of children she has worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children. In this episode I will be joined by Jessica Coonors. Jessica obtained her Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling at SUNY Oswego In May 2011. She is a Child-Centered Play Therapist (CCPT) through the National Institute of Relationship Enhancement. Jessica obtained her Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Hamilton College in 2002 and had been working in the educational field prior to resuming her education at Oswego. She is the Mommy to two little ones. If you are willing to learn, listen, grow, and work hard at this, your results will be nothing short of miraculous! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too!

Connecting to your Children through Music Feb 02, 2013

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There are so many different ways to connect with children. Music is one of our favorite ways to enhance child:adult relationships. You don't even need an aptitude for music, (Jodi is living proof). The benefits of engaging children in music are numerous. In this episode I am joined by Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Play Therapist Kyle Dzintars. We will discuss many of the opportunities that happen when adults and children connect through music. As always we will share some simple strategies (and creative ideas) so you can create an atmosphere for kids to be Freakishly Well Behaved. Music can be the back drop or the focus and can make Parenting Blissful. Stay tuned that is what we will be talking about or call in and share!! Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- Dr. Mullen has learned from the thousands of children she has worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children. Kyle Dzintars is a certified Child- Centered Play Therapist & Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. Kyle completed his Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at SUNY Oswego in the summer of 2011. He earned a certificate for the Play Therapy Program along with his M.S. In his free time, Kyle enjoys being active, reading, and watching movies. He is passionate about music and often creates various types of music. He loves writing and uses it often in his daily life. If you are willing to learn, listen, grow, and work hard at this, your results will be nothing short of miraculous! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too!

Blissful Parenting: Connecting with your Kids - Cooking Jan 25, 2013

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Blissful Parenting: New Beginnings Jan 04, 2013

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Start the New Year off right with your children. You CAN start over with kids (kids love Do-Overs!) In this show we will cover some easy strategies for parents and children to engage in together to create an atmosphere for Freakishly Well Behaved kids throughout the year. Newness and change can be exciting and can make Parenting Blissful. Stay tuned that is what we will be talking about or call in and share!! Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- Dr. Mullen has learned from the thousands of children she has worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children. If you are willing to learn, listen, grow, and work hard at this, your results will be nothing short of miraculous! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too!

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