The CPS Podcast

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Young kids, impulsive kids, & getting started with CPS Oct 01, 2019

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Started out with some technical difficulties but ended up with a fantastic episode! Thanks to a caller, we talked about how to get started with the model, uses of the model, and wording of unsolved problems. We also answered two emails - one about how the model works with young kids and one about using the model with an impulsive kid.

Back for the 2019-20 School Year with a Bang! Sep 10, 2019

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Lots of great updates from the Summer, then we covered an email from a parent who was interested to know how we view the ADHD diagnosis. Thanks to a caller, we took a deep dive into using Plan B with screen time.

A mishmash of topics May 07, 2019

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On our last program for the 2018-19 school year, we talked with a caller about her son's school frustrations and how to best work with the school. Covered two emails as well - one asking about the PDA diagnosis and how to work with non-verbal kids, the other asking what to do when kids don't talk and when they don't follow through on solutions.

One mom, 2 boys and a lot of unsolved problems Apr 02, 2019

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Thanks to a caller, we covered a lot CPS territory today including the need for a meeting of the minds among a child's team to make real progress, when to seek help to get to that consensus, and the importance of how to word unsolved problems.

Screen "addiction," aggression, & kid not talking Mar 05, 2019

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Dr. Greene discussed the concept of screen "addiction" and whether Plan B can be helpful (it can!). We also answered an email from a mom struggling with an aggressive 5 year old, and a family where the child will not talk to mom.

Troubleshooting Plan B, Kids in "The Pit," Changing Lenses Feb 05, 2019

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After a revisit of the role of Plan C, a caller got some ideas to troubleshoot her Plan B attempt with her daughter about stealing her sister's belongings. A mother emailed in about her son "refusing to change." ...and some fantastic updates about our documentary, The Kids We Lose!

We Already Have Enough Crisis Management Programs! Jan 15, 2019

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The crew fielded lots of emails on today's program, along with a phone call with a mom who needed some help with Plan B. But the key theme of the program: when you're doing Plan B, you're not focused on dealing with a child's behavior in the heat of the moment...you're solving the problems that are causing those behaviors...and you're doing it collaboratively and proactively.

Seductive screens, heat of the moment, young kids, & hard-n-fast expectations Dec 04, 2018

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Lots covered on today's show thanks to many emailed questions (despite some technical issues): My son won't get off his phone to talk, what to do when big behaviors happen - won't my kid think it's ok to act that way?, work with 3-6 year olds in a Montessori setting, and expectations that aren't optional.

Consequences, choice, self-care, not talking...oh my! Nov 13, 2018

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On this episode, we covered lots of questions that came in via email - how do consequences fit in with CPS? When is it choice and when is it not? The importance of self-care. Can't get my kid to talk to me...to name a few.

Reluctant Spouses Oct 02, 2018

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On our first radio program of the fall, we heard from a mom who's having trouble getting her husband on boad with solving problems collaboratively with their child. There seems to be a lot of that going around, and the mom came away with lots of ideas. Listen to the program and you will too.

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