The Child Whisperer Podcast with Carol Tuttle & Anne Brown

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Tips to Help Your Child Develop Social Skills Jul 30, 2018

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Each child has different natural social skills Ever wish your child would respond differently to people? Some kids can be bouncing off the walls, while others are so reserved you wonder how to get them out of their shell. How do you help them find the right balance? In this episode, Carol and Anne share tips to support all 4 Types of children in developing their social skills in a way that's comfortable and true to them. This week’s Parenting Practice Pay attention to what support your child needs this week in developing their social skills, true to their nature. Use the a-ha's you receive from this episode—whether it be apologizing for pushing your child into interactions, validating them, or reinforcing the social skills they're naturally good at. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Tips to Help Your Child Fall Asleep Easier Jul 23, 2018

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Getting your child to sleep can be easier. Sleep. Even though your children do it every single day, they can fight it hard. If sleep becomes a battle, it's exhausting for both of you. So what can you do to help your child go to sleep and have healthy sleep habits? In this episode, Carol and Anne share tips to support all 4 Types of children in going to bed more easily. This week’s Parenting Practice Focus this week on helping your child look forward to sleep, rather than allowing it to turn into an experience of resistance or punishment. This episode includes sleep ideas for all 4 Types. From the tips shared, what's one correction or improvement you could make? Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

How to Stop Mom Guilt Before It Starts Jul 16, 2018

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Self-talk tips—especially for mothers who work This episode’s question comes from a mom who knows she’s making the correct choice to start work—and wants to end unnecessary guilt. If you've ever felt guilty about your parenting, you probably told yourself the phrase, "I should..." Carol and Anne share tips to move forward without “shoulding” yourself. Plus, listen for Anne’s intention that has always helped her find perfect child care for her family. This week’s Parenting Practice On a piece of paper, finish this statement 5 times: “I think I should…” Write as fast as you can. Then step back and notice how many of your answers actually have validity. Do they help you or keep you stuck in guilt? Make a commitment to stop the “shoulds.” Move forward with this intention: “If there’s anything I’m inspired to do differently, I’ll know.” Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

What High and Low "Movement" Mean in The Child Whisperer Jul 09, 2018

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Are you misinterpreting your child's movement? The Child Whisperer describes 4 Types of children. Type 1 and 3 express high movement. Type 2 and 4 express lower movement. But what does that actually mean? Aren't all kids busy and active? Carol and Anne clarify what "movement" means in The Child Whisperer. High and low-movement children are not defined by how MUCH they move, but the quality of HOW they move. Listen in to profile your child clearly. This week’s Parenting Practice Set the intention that your child will make their Type so obvious to you this week that you will see it clearly. (You can do this whether you're uncertain or confident of your child's Type.) Stop questioning and move forward, trusting that your child is helping you understand them better. Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

When Your Child's Gift Becomes a Challenge Jul 02, 2018

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Every challenge is an opportunity to honor your child's gifts. If you've read The Child Whisperer, you know child's unique gifts. But what if one of those gifts turns into a challenge? Maybe your child's eye for perfection turns to criticism. Or their gift for details turns into worrying. Carol and Anne help you see how to support all 4 Types of children to express themselves, so that everyone in the family benefits. This week’s Parenting Practice Choose one child (only one) who is presenting a disruption in your family. Ask yourself: What situation or opportunity will help this child express their natural movement as a gift, rather than a disruption? Be ready for some family-shifting inspiration to come to you! Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

The Ways We Shame Our Children (And Don't Know It) Jun 25, 2018

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We love our children. Let's make sure they know it. Carol and Anne discuss a common practice in parenting culture that has been amped up by social media. Listen in to hear if you unknowingly shame your children—and how to stop. This episode includes helpful tips to reframe your negative judgments of all 4 Types of children. This week’s Parenting Practice This week, notice your words. How do you talk about your children—both in conversation and on social media? Commit to stop speaking in any ways that shame them. Reframe how you talk about your children to honor their gifts! (This episode gives examples for all 4 Types. Listen in.) Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Stop Repeating Your Parents' Dysfunctional Patterns Jun 18, 2018

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We love our parents. But we want to avoid their flaws. This week's question comes from a mom who slips into "drill-sergeant mode" when her child resists homework—just like her own mom did. She wants to break the pattern, but still gets stuck. What to do? Carol and Anne's questions and insights will help you break old cycles. (Plus, you get bonus ideas to peacefully motivate a resistant child.) This week’s Parenting Practice First, pay attention. Become aware of a parenting approach you don't like, but that you keep repeating. Put yourself in your child's shoes by asking yourself, "How would I have wanted my parent to respond?" Set an intention that you will have a new idea and follow the personal inspiration that comes.? Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

Help! My Family Needs a Schedule! Jun 11, 2018

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Are your kids running your schedule ragged? Naptime. Bedtime. School. Meals. Sports. Clubs. There's a lot to keep track of. And without a schedule, you can feel as if life is spinning out of control. In this episode, Carol and Anne share scheduling patterns and pitfalls for all 4 Types of parents. Listen in to get a handle on your schedule, so your whole family can breathe easier. This week’s Parenting Practice First, identify WHY you want a schedule. We don't schedule for the sake of scheduling; we schedule to create an outcome. What outcome do you want? Once your motivations are clearer, make adjustments to your schedule to serve your goals. (Use tips from the episode to customize for your Type.) Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

My Teen Wants to Try Alcohol—What Do I Say? Jun 04, 2018

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Let's talk about tricky topics that can drive teens away. This week's question comes from a mom whose 15-year-old daughter wants to try alcohol. The conversation didn't end the way the mom hoped it might. Carol and Anne share tips to neutralize curiosity about "forbidden" topics. And they'll show you how to empower your children to give themselves their own best advice. (That way, you don't have to lecture.) This week’s Parenting Practice Next time your child brings up a topic you naturally want to counsel them about, step back from the advisory role long enough to say: Tell me more. Doing this will build trust over time. Your child will know that they can tell you anything! (This practice applies to young children, too. Listen to the episode to hear how.) Learn more from Carol each week! Visit thechildwhisperer.com and receive Carol and Anne's weekly Parenting Practice right to your inbox.

How to Stop Your Child's Whining in Its Tracks May 28, 2018

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We tend to think that whining just comes with the territory of parenting. But it's actually a message. And if you know how to listen to it, you can turn whining into an exception, rather than a daily frustration. In this episode, Carol impersonates all 4 Types of whining. (If you're not sure which Type of child you're raising, this will give you clues!) This week’s Parenting Practice Next time your child whines, use two simple steps: 1. Notice the unmet need that's driving the whine. Is it emotional or physical? 2. Train your child to ask for what they need respectfully. (Consider using the toolbox of phrases that Anne and Carol share in the episode.) 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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