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13 Easyish Ways to Connect with Your Kids Mar 08, 2021

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Easy-ish is the key word here. There are tons of elaborate ways to connect (and I love those ways too!).

But this episode is a little different. It’s about taking the ordinary things you’re already doing, and figuring out how to turn them into connections that can have a deeply positive impact on your relationship with your child.

Mentioned in this episode: Back-and-forth journal for parents and kids

What to Do When Your Kid Freaks Out Mar 01, 2021

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Your kid is melting down and your heart is beating fast. You're feeling scared, anxious, or angry. You know yelling is going to intensify the situation, but you don't know what else to do. Try this yell-free plan to transform meltdowns, freak-outs, and intense situations in your family.

Thanks for listening. This is the home of the back-and-forth journal and Pause and Connect Academy where you can learn to stop yelling, get your kids to listen, and discover your true strengths.

Why You Feel Like a Bad Mom - and How to Not Feb 23, 2021

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Why is "mom guilt" so prevalent in our society? Is it something we just have to accept and deal with, or can we do something to step away from it?

Listen in, as we talk about why we need to reject the narrative society has written for us and how connection can help us feel more secure as mothers.

Referenced in this episode:
Podcast Episode 3: Housekeeping Is Not Motherhood

Blog post: Housekeeping Is Not Motherhood

Back-and-Forth Journal

The Big Mistake Parents Make When Trying to Teach a Lesson Feb 16, 2021

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What are you supposed to do when your kids act defiant or make a mistake? Common parenting advice tells us we need to "teach them a lesson" with consequences they won't forget.

Listen in as we break down this framing and replace it with a more helpful approach. You can actually help your children learn the lessons they need to learn without consequences, yelling, or anger. Here's one way to do that.

Mentioned in this episode: Why Consequences Don't Work for Kids with ADHD

Don't Dread the Teen Years -- Fun Ways to Connect and Enjoy This Time Feb 08, 2021

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Everyone tells you terror stories about the teen years. And while it's undoubtedly a different time with new challenges, teenagers don't need to be feared. This can be a positive time!
Listen in as my special guest, Lydia Jeanne, and I share dozens of ideas for connecting with your teen. We turned to friends and family for ideas, and they delivered! You're bound to walk away with new motivation, new ideas, and new strategies -- no matter your stage of parenting.
Referenced in this episode: Back-and-forth journal for caregivers and kids

Listen. Stop Trying to Solve Everything! Feb 01, 2021

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There's a parenting mistake most of us make without realizing it - and most of us are making the mistake as we're trying to do the right thing!

Listen in to hear how I made this common mistake, and how I WISH I had handled the situation instead. And walk away with four simple steps to ensure you make this mistake far less often in your interactions with your kids.

Housekeeping is Not Motherhood Jan 23, 2021

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When my post, "Housekeeping Is Not Motherhood," went viral, I learned a lot about women and men around the world, based on their reactions to the post. I learned that many women are hurting because of the narrative that housekeeping is equivalent to motherhood, and I learned that some people just don't want to give that narrative up.

Listen in, as I share insightful, eye-opening, relatable, and even some gosh-darn disgusting/frustrating comments that show we still have so far to go.

This is a fun one. Don't miss it.

Referenced in this episode:

Housekeeping Is Not Motherhood

Let's Stop Calling Men's Work "Help"

2. Society Says to Control Your Child. Say No Jan 23, 2021

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Our society tells us we need to control our children, but when we adopt this mindset, we end up driving a divide in our relationships. In this episode, I encourage you to challenge the narrative by replacing control with connection.

You'll also walk away with one great takeaway for how to do make this adjustment TODAY. And you'll hear examples of how the traditional control approach looks, and how a connected approach could look instead.

Referenced in the episode:

How to Stop Yelling

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1. #MomFail Doesn't Exist Jan 23, 2021

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#MomFail culture is causing us damage. You're not a failure as a mom, and my greatest hope is that I can convince you of this truth. Listen in to hear how #momfail, while most often meant to be funny, is actually causing us to communicate some really dangerous things about ourselves and motherhood in general.

And get a helpful action step to help you walk away from the #momfail culture and renew and strengthen your love for yourself.

Referenced in this episode: Housekeeping Is Not Motherhood