The Child Whisperer Podcast with Carol Tuttle & Anne Brown

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How Do I Get My Child to Listen to Me? Oct 08, 2018

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Does your child resist you, brush you off, or tell you "no"? If you're a parent, you've been there. Your child asserts their independence and just won't do what you've asked of them. What to do? This episode begins with the question about a resistant Type 4 child. But it turns out that all 4 Types of children have a reason to shut you out. Listen to Carol and Anne's tips to connect with your child so they listen to you. This week’s Parenting Practice Pay attention to moments this week when you can show your child respect. Finish the sentence, "I really respect you because..." Do this at times when you're not trying to get your child to follow directions or listen to you. When children feel respected by you, they are more apt to listen to you. Start with respect first and then see other situations shift. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Ouch! How to Stop Your Child's Biting, Hitting, Kicking Oct 01, 2018

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When children act out, they have reasons. Let's discover them. Biting, hitting, kicking, screaming. When your child gets upset, they can let loose. It worries you, especially when they're around other children. Of all Types of children, Type 3 children tend to act out most physically, but every Type will bite for different reasons. In this episode, Carol and Anne explore the reasons behind acting out—and what you can do to stop it. This week’s Parenting Practice This week, reverse roles with your child and role play in order to teach a correct behavior—rather than just telling them to correct their misbehavior (such as biting). Listen to this episode to hear how Anne and Carol would play this out. Make sure to give a lot of praise to reward good behavior. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Turn a Pessimistic Child Into an Optimistic One in 3 Steps Sep 24, 2018

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Helping children see the good starts with simple steps. It's tiring, isn't it? Your child's world is full of so much good—but they seem to find the worst. You want to help your child stop being so negative, but how? If you find yourself telling your child to focus on the positive, stop right there. You might be missing a step that makes your advice difficult to take. Carol and Anne share tips in this episode to help your child create true optimism. This week’s Parenting Practice This week, instead of correcting your child's negative responses, coach them with these three steps. 1. Find out more by asking: Why don't you like that? 2. Ask: what do you want instead? 3. Put your focus on that together. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

How to know if your child is over committed Sep 17, 2018

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All 4 Types of children get overwhelmed in their own way Whining, procrastination, resistance, complaining. These can all be signs of a child who has too much coming at them. How do you find the right balance? And more importantly, if a child is overcommitted, how do you help them let things go? Carol and Anne share tips to create a more balanced schedule for all 4 Types of children. This week’s Parenting Practice This week, take inventory of all the activities your child is involved in. Use the tips in this week's episode to determine which ones are supportive to your child. Ask your child how they feel about each activity and let go of what's not supportive anymore. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

"I Wish I'd Found The Child Whisperer Earlier. Can I Make Up for Lost Time?" Sep 10, 2018

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You can affirm your child at any age—even as an adult. If you've ever wished you found The Child Whisperer sooner, you're not the only one. But it's never too late to be a better parent. In this episode, Carol and Anne share ways to counteract any ways you shamed your child in the past, and how to validate them now that understand them better after reading The Child Whisperer. This week’s Parenting Practice Get out The Child Whisperer book. Look up your child's Type, and pick two or three phrases of validation that you want to share with them. Look for the opportunity to present itself to use those phrases and validate your child's true nature—whether they're 2 or 52 years old. (Phrases found here. Type 1: pp. 86-94 / Type 2: pp. 148-155 / Type 3: pp. 213-221 / Type 4: pp. 288-296) Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

What Is the Healthy Role of a Grandparent? Sep 03, 2018

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Tips in this episode help both parents and grandparents The relationship between grandparent and grandchild can be so fulfilling and important. But without boundaries and priorities in the proper place, interaction between the generations can become painful or difficult. In this episode, Carol and Anne clarify healthy boundaries, and what you can do to relieve tension—whether you're a parent or grandparent yourself. This week’s Parenting Practice If you're a grandparent, get clearer on your role, set boundaries, and play that role well. Don't meddle in what's not your business. If you're the parent and there are issues with a grandparent, talk to your spouse and then make a plan to approach the grandparent to move this in a positive direction. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Want a Clean Home? How to Get Your Whole Family On Board Aug 27, 2018

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Do your children leave a trail of mess behind them? You've felt it. Messy, cluttery spaces create tension in the space of your home. You don't want to constantly be picking up after your family. But they won't pick up after themselves. What do you do? Carol and Anne share the conversations that need to happen long before you're frustrated. You'll get everyone on board with a cleaner home. This week’s Parenting Practice This week, set aside a conversation time as parents to decide the level of cleanliness you want to create in your home. Do this at a time when neither of you is frustrated. Then, enroll your children in your choices. Set up a system that supports you. And then recognize the successes you all create. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Why Parents Need to Stop Saying "You're Making Me..." Aug 20, 2018

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One little phrase can cause more problems than you realize. "You're making me worried. You're making me tired. You're making me mad. You're making me crazy. You're making me angry." Have you ever said one of those? The phrase "You're making me..." sets up you and your child for long-term issues. In this episode, Carol and Anne show why that phrase is so damaging and give you helpful replacements to create even better outcomes. This week’s Parenting Practice Notice the times when you think or say the phrase, "You're making me..." Using the tips in this episode, change how you say it, to get a more successful response. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

How to Change Your Child's Frustrating Behavior Aug 13, 2018

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Sometimes, your children behave in ways that are just not okay—because they're harmful, or because they're not supportive to your family culture. You are the parent. And you are not powerless. Here's what to do. In this episode, Carol and Anne share examples of difficult behavior and tips to help you move forward when your children try your patience. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Play Dates: How to Help Your Child Play Well With Others Aug 06, 2018

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With a little support, every child can get along with their play mates. Play time with friends. Every child needs it, but not every child does it the same. Without the right support or guidance, some children can be seen as "bossy" and others "shy." In this episode, Carol and Anne share helpful ways to support all 4 Types of children so play dates can be successful and pleasant for everyone. This week’s Parenting Practice This week, pay attention to play time. What can you do this week to set up more successful playdates? As you hear the tips for your child's Energy Types in this episode, note what comes to mind. Choose one small thing you can alter this week to set your child up for successful play experiences.? Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

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