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SFP 09 : How Do I Get My Kids To Cooperate? Feb 04, 2017

Show notes

Getting our kids to cooperate with everyday tasks can seem impossible. Brush your teeth, take a bath, put your shoes on…even the simple things can be a struggle with young children. In this episode I am going to explain why cooperation is so difficult. The best part–there is an easy trick to get immediate results with your kids.

The Highlights

Why is cooperation such a struggle?
Why you can’t “threaten” a kid into cooperation (and why you are probably doing this–even if you don’t realize it)
A quick trick that works magic to get kids to cooperate

Show Notes and Links

How to Really Tick Off a Toddler

Why My Kids Doesn’t Listen to Me

SFP 08: Why Time-Out Isn’t Working

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SFP 08 : Why Isn’t Time-Out Working? Feb 04, 2017

Show notes

Nearly all parents resort to using “time-out” with their kids at some point. But the problem is it rarely works. In this episode I explain how to use time-out correctly and why I don’t really use it much myself.

The Highlights

What exactly is “time-out”
Why I don’t really like it or use it myself
If you are going to use it–how to do it correctly

Show Notes and Links

The Bad Behavior I am Ignoring (why ignoring behavior can be an effective way of giving “time-out”)

How to Really Tick Off a Toddler

Why My Kids Doesn’t Listen to Me

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SFP 07 : What Is the Best Way to Start Solid Food with Babies? Feb 04, 2017

Show notes

The first year of feeding solid foods to babies is incredibly important. In this episode, I am giving you tips to get started the best way possible.

The Highlights

How to introduce tastes
How to introduce textures
The importance of positive talk

Show Notes and Links

Getting Started With Baby-Led Weaning

Mastering the Dinnertime Hustle

One Simple Tip to Get Your Kids to Eat Better

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SFP 06 : How Much Do You Play With Your Kids? Feb 04, 2017

Show notes

In this episode I am answering the question, “how much do you play with your kids?”. I don’t actually play with my kids very much and I am going to give you an explanation of why.

The Highlights