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Latest Episodes:

SFP 19: How do I prepare my child for a new sibling? Feb 27, 2017

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In this episode I will discuss three things to consider when preparing your child for a sibling. We will also discuss what type of behavior and emotions you might encounter from a young child during this period as well. I wrap up with the one thing I wish I would have known before having my second baby.

Show Notes:

Sign up for the Toy Detox
The New Baby Book (Depicts breastfeeding)
Rocker made for 3 + Ottoman

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SFP 18: How Should I Handle My Shy Child? Feb 23, 2017

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In this episode I answer a question from a mother about her child that is shy and slow to warm up. I discuss ways to support and encourage her.

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SFP 17: Am I Traumatizing My Kid When I Leave Him at Daycare? Feb 22, 2017

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In this episode we talk about making the difficult transition to daycare as a toddler. I discuss why it is so difficult for kids to separate and give (a strange) analogy.

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SFP 16 : What Age Should Kids Start Preschool? Feb 21, 2017

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It seems like kids are starting school earlier and earlier. In today’s episode, I will be discussing how to decide on the best age for a child to start preschool.

Highlights:

Preschool vs. Daycare–what’s the difference?
What type of curriculum and education does a baby/young toddler need?
What’s the best age to start school?

Show Notes/Links:

How to Choose a Preschool

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SFP 15: How Will My Kids Benefit from Minimalism? Feb 20, 2017

Show notes

The kids of today need minimalism. In this episode I am sharing with you some of the benefits of minimalism with kids and family.

Highlights:

What is minimalism?
Four benefits for our children.

Show Notes/Links

Does your Kids Have Shiny Object Syndrome

Why Kids Need Fewer Toys

Research: Children learn better in simple, clean spaces

Research: Clutter increases stress

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SFP 14 : How Do I Put an End to Food Throwing? Feb 16, 2017

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Kids shouldn’t be playing with their food. That means making a mess should be the exception, not the expectation. In this episode I will discuss how to handle throwing and playing with food at mealtime.

Highlights:

Understand the motive
Control of Error
The Food Time-Out

Show Notes/Links:

How to Get Kids to Stop Throwing and Playing at Meal Time

One Simple Tip to Get Kids to Eat Better (Why we don’t talk likes/dislikes)

Episode 05: How I Feed My Kids

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SFP 13 : How Can I Get My Kid to Go to Bed? Feb 15, 2017

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It can be hard to get kids to go to bed. In today’s episode, I am answering a question about how to get a child to go to bed (and stay in bed).

Highlights:

Bring the positive energy.
Pattern your days for success.
Get kids to stay in bed

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SFP 12 : How Do I Teach My Kid To Share? Feb 14, 2017

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Sharing is hard. In this episode, I am explaining why sharing can be such a struggle for young kids. I will also introduce the strategy that we use at home to handle sharing easily and effectively.

Highlights

Why it’s so hard for kids to share
Walk a mile in their shoes
The Method: How do handle it at home

Show Notes/Links

Teach Your Kids to Share Without Losing Your Mind

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SFP 11 : How Do I Stop My Kid From Misbehaving? Feb 13, 2017

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Our kid’s behavior can be frustrating–particularly when they won’t “stop” when we ask them to stop. Today we are talking about why it’s so hard to get kids to “knock it off” and how we can handle these situations with success.

Highlights

A new lens to view behavior
Inertia–and how it applies to kid behavior
An easy, effective strategy for improving behavior

Show Notes/Links

Why My Kid Doesn’t Listen to Me (Get the Mini Course on Cooperation)

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SFP 10 : How Do I Get Started With a Small Wardrobe? Feb 04, 2017

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I got rid of my oversized wardrobe in favor of creating a tiny collection of clothing articles that I really love. This has been an amazing change in my life. In this episode, I will share with you how I got started and some of my favorite things.

The Highlights