Prism Parenting: Looking at Behavior in a Different Light

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Balancing Working and Schooling From Home with Jen Mackinnon Sep 09, 2020

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As a working mom, it often feels like there are not enough hours in the day. Of course 2020 has only intensified this! Whether you're homeschooling or your kids are participating in distance learning, chances are you are feeling overwhelmed. This week Jen Mackinnon provides practical strategies to balance career and our children’s education in the current climate.

“You’re grounded... Forever” Sep 01, 2020

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Sometimes it is easy to overreact when our kids act out. In this episode we discuss a series of questions to ask yourself when wondering whether or not to adjust discipline that you previously decided on.

Parenting in Blended Families with Melissa Brown Aug 24, 2020

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This week Melissa Brown from the Blended Family Podcast discusses her personal journey as a mom and step mom. She shares what to do (and what not to do) to find peace within a blended family.

Three Steps to Teach Your Kids to Play Independently Aug 17, 2020

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If your child doesn’t play well independently, chances are that you’re feeling overwhelmed. It’s a skill that needs to be learned and you can actually start teaching it from day one. In today’s show we discuss how to teach your child independent play skills at each developmental stage.

Reflections on Parenting During the Worst Year of my Life Aug 10, 2020

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Just days after my thirtieth birthday, my whole world came crashing down. Although I had been perfectly healthy up until that point, I ended up having six surgeries in nine months. This week I’ll share about my personal heath journey, and what it was like to parent an infant and toddler in the midst of it all.

4 Insights from Homeschooling Week 1 Aug 04, 2020

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This week I will share with you four insights from the first week of my homeschool experiment. Whether you are starting the school year at home, or you just want to be ready to pivot to distance learning if need be, this episode was recorded will you in mind!

Accidentally Homeschooling Jul 27, 2020

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This week we discuss five strategies to use when teaching your kids at home. The episode is for all parents of school-aged kids, because most will be starting the school year in distance learning. Those that aren’t will need to be prepared to do so on a moment’s notice.

The Whining Has Got to Stop! Jul 20, 2020

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One thing all parents deal with from time to time is whining. This week we will cover three simple strategies to reduce whining in your home.

The Spanking Episode Jul 13, 2020

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In this episode, we go over the historical background of spanking and some present day stats. We also discuss what behavioral science and psychology have to say about it and the most effective alternatives to it.

Surviving Summer 2020 With Your Kids Jul 06, 2020

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Summertime is already in full swing. Listen this week to learn three ways to survive summer in the midst of the new normal.