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The 5-STEP 3D PARENT RESET Jan 03, 2021

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“You're going to make a change. It's going to be uncomfortable. You're going to maybe not know what to do at times.”

This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I’m outlining the 5 steps of the 3D Parent reset. These steps will help you give your parenting a reboot in the New Year. This can really make an incredible difference for your family and for the way that you parent.

We will go over topics such as:

Taking a one week to detox from punishment and to up your connection game
Really listening to your children and keeping your responses to a minimum
Inserting more joy into your family routines

My hope is that this episode gives you a framework you can use as the start of revolutionizing your parenting and family dynamic. You can take your family in a direction that is aligned with your values.

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IDEAS FOR FAMILY CONNECTION ON NEW YEAR’S EVE Dec 27, 2020

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This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I will be giving tips that you and your family can use to connect and reflect with each other on New Year's Eve or New Year’s day. This episode is meant to guide you and your family in the right direction while leaving behind any baggage from 2020. I will dive into some fun game ideas and different activities you could use with your kids. Even some activities for the adults!

We will go over topics such as:

Ending 2020 on a positive note and starting the New Year off fresh.
Ten ideas and activities you could use to bond with your family during your New Year celebration.
Questions you and your family could ask each other to reflect from the past year.

Given the year that we had, it is important that we create a family connection in a fun and creative way. Don't stress yourself out trying to have the best New Year celebration, instead make it a celebration you will remember with your loved ones. I hope you are all able to close this year’s chapter and open a new book of possibilities for 2021.

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EARLY SOCIALIZATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN Dec 13, 2020

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“You don’t need to seek out preschools and daycare for your children to become socialized. It can still be a great fit for your family but remember it’s not something you need to do.”

This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I will be talking about young children and their socialization needs. I want to address a few myths, one of the biggest being, that daycares and preschools are the way to develop your children socially. I will also dive into the importance of the adults your children are surrounded by, and the role this plays in the socialization development.

We will go over topics such as:

How peer interactions are not key to early socialization of young children.
Weighing the pros and cons of a daycare or preschool environment for your child.
The main ways your child is influenced to develop socialization skills.

My hope is that this episode brings you peace of mind if you are a parent who has been feeling pressure to put your child in a preschool or daycare environment simply to promote socialization. Remember, you are what your child needs in order for them to reach their full potential!

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HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY COVID CHRISTMAS Dec 06, 2020

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“This is the year where you can be making, baking, watching things and reading things because you're not as scheduled and you have more time. Let's take advantage of the benefits that come from a less scheduled holiday season.”

This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I will be talking about alternative ways to have yourself a merry COVID Christmas this year. With the restrictions in place, this year's Christmas surely won't feel the same. That doesn't mean families can’t get creative and find new ways to still experience the magical holiday spirit!

We will go over topics such as:

New activities families can explore to create new holiday traditions
Creative turnarounds to still enjoy traditional holiday activities while maintaining safety and keeping social distancing
Possible ideas to get you started on your very own holiday bucket list

With lockdowns and safety restrictions, the holidays don't seem so fun and exciting as before. Thankfully, there are many resources for us to explore so that we can keep our family safe and still celebrate holidays with joy and excitement.

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SOLUTIONS TO SIBLING FIGHTING WITH SUSAN NORTH Nov 29, 2020

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This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, we're bringing in a professional mediator expert/parent educator and coach, Susan North. Susan will be joining us to discuss possible solutions to sibling fighting. We will be talking about the golden nuggets from her book The Opposite of Combat: A Parent's Guide for Teaching Siblings How To Collaborate & Solve Their Own Conflicts.

We will go over topics such as:

Susan's journey and what inspired her to write a book on siblings conflict.
How mediation meets 3D Parent Approach.
Why meditation is preferred over arbitration as solution to sibling fighting.
Collateral benefits of mediation.

While siblings fighting is a common occurrence in a household, many parents are struggling more than ever with increasing conflicts due to the stay-at-home set-up that we have today. If you are having a hard time dealing with mediation around your home, maybe it's time for you to explore Susan's philosophies and guidelines so you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to help children of all ages navigate their own conflicts.

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MAKING SPACE FOR FRUSTRATION Nov 15, 2020

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“I encourage you to embrace and make space for your children's frustration to move. It might be the answer as to what's been missing from your parenting and self-care practice during this period of high frustration.”

This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I will be talking about making space for frustration which is very timely considering there is a high-level of frustration building up around the pandemic. Thankfully, there are a lot of easy-to-do activities that can help us and our children find the much-needed emotional release.

We will go over topics such as:

The importance of embracing and expressing frustrations in our family and our society.
What foul frustration is all about and key behaviors to identify if your children are struggling with it.
Three categories of emotional playground including specific emotional release activities you can easily try the comfort of your home!

When exploring the activities mentioned in this episode, remember that there is not a single activity that will work on all children. So I encourage you to have patience and understanding when trying to help your kid move their frustrations.

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RAISING KIDS IN A SCREEN-FILLED WORLD PART 1: HOW MUCH AND WHEN? Nov 08, 2020

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This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I'm going to dive into an overdue topic, raising kids in a screen-filled world. It has become one of the most prevalent topics that parents think about, and probably will continue to do so. I'm going to share personal narratives, as well as questions to ask yourself, in terms of how to deal with screen time in your household.

We will go over topics such as:

My family’s journey on navigating the screen-filled world including the highs and lows
My personal insights, reflections, and learning in dealing with screen time
Essential questions you need ask yourself when it comes to deciding your family’s rules and regulations on screen time

There is not a one size fits all recommendation in terms of dealing with a screen-filled world. Each situation will look a bit different for each family, so remember that the decision on screen time and gadget-restrictions should always depend on what works for you and your family members. As this is only the first part of this particular topic, feel free to share your particular concerns so we can address that in upcoming episodes.

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