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Our Human Diagnosis – 166 Oct 12, 2021

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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, an estimated 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experienced mental illness in 2019 (pre-pandemic!) and approximately 48 million adults in the U.S. are diagnosed annually with anxiety disorders. The most common treatment for anxiety focuses on uncovering unhealthy thought patterns and understanding how they relate to feelings and behavior. Sound familiar? In this episode, I reveal what I believe to be the biggest unhealthy thought pattern there is, and my "treatment plan" to manage the diagnosis we all share. www.lessdramamoremama.com/166

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The Conflict Escalator – 165 Oct 05, 2021

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Conflict with your kids is inevitable. But the way you handle conflict either helps or hinders your relationships with them. In this episode, I introduce the concept of the Conflict Escalator to help you become more aware of what actions (or reactions) make a conflict better or worse, and whether you’re contributing to, or contaminating, your relationships. www.lessdramamoremama.com/165

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Proactive Parenting – 164 Sep 28, 2021

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There are two types of responses to the circumstances in your life: proactive and reactive. When you’re proactive, you make decisions ahead of time to solve potential problems before they occur, leaving you feeling calm and in control. When you're reactive, feelings of fear and powerlessness often bring about the very outcome you’re hoping to avoid. While reactive parenting is common and sometimes unavoidable, you can learn how to become a less reactive and more proactive mom. Tune into this episode to empower yourself and learn the basics of proactive parenting. www.lessdramamoremama.com/164

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Encouraging Your Child – 163 Sep 21, 2021

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The late philosopher and psychiatrist Alfred Adler believed that “a misbehaving child is a discouraged child.” In so many subtle ways, and without realizing it, we discourage our kids all the time. In this episode, I talk about the ways we unknowingly discourage our kids and offer some tips for encouraging them more. www.lessdramamoremama.com/163

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Homework Help – 162 Sep 14, 2021

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Does your child struggle to do homework? Do you get into regular battles over it and question how much to get involved? In this episode, I offer my thoughts to get you in a calm and empowered frame of mind when it comes to your child's homework, so you know exactly how to help. www.lessdramamoremama.com/162

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Grandparent Expectations – 161 Sep 07, 2021

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Do you wish your kids' grandparents acted differently? When you think about them, do you feel frustrated, resentful, hurt, or guilty? If you answered "yes," this episode is for you. Learn the secret to improve your relationships with your parents or in-laws, take back your power, and feel more at peace. www.lessdramamoremama.com/161

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Why Is My Child In Charge? Interview with Claire Lerner – 160 Aug 31, 2021

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You have every intention of sticking to your limits, staying calm, and helping your kids through their difficult emotions. But in the heat of the moment, you find yourself giving into their demands, yelling, punishing them, or trying to fix their feelings. While counseling families with children ages six and under, today's guest sought to get to the root of what prevents moms from being the parents they want to be. Join me and Claire Lerner as we talk about making important mindset shifts to be able to respond to our kids more effectively. www.lessdramamoremama.com/160

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Back-to-School Q&A – 159 Aug 24, 2021

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You've got questions, I've got answers. In this Back-to-School episode, I'm answering questions submitted by moms when I asked, "What would be the most useful podcast for you right now about back-to-school issues?" Tune in to hear their concerns and questions, and how I addressed each one. If you have a question you'd like answered in a future episode, email me at pam@lessdramamoremama.com www.lessdramamoremama.com/159

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Lessons from Grief Camp – 158 Aug 17, 2021

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I recently spent an unforgettable week working as a clinician at a grief camp for kids. While I'm sure I helped the campers learn and grow in many ways, they taught and inspired me a great deal, too. In this episode, I share my biggest takeaway from being at grief camp this summer and how it applies to you. www.lessdramamoremama.com/158

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Dealing with Disappointment – 157 Aug 10, 2021

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The start of the school year isn't how we imagined it would be last May when COVID cases were declining and vaccines became available to kids over 12. It's natural and normal to feel disappointed when your expectations aren’t met or your plans change, but how good are you at actually allowing yourself to feel disappointed? In this episode, I talk about why it's important to allow disappointment and how resisting it can lead to greater suffering. www.lessdramamoremama.com/187

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