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Episode 297: Why Our Kids With Big Emotions Need Us to Have Firm Boundaries Jan 11, 2024

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Many people confuse "respectful parenting" with permissive parenting, thinking that respectful parents give into the whims of their children to make them feel good.

But caving to our kids' feelings and reactions is not respectful…to them or to us. Believe it or not, firm boundaries are a hallmark of respect-based parenting. And firm boundaries are what our children with big emotions really need.

In this episode, you'll learn:

What firm parenting boundaries look like
Reasons why setting limits can be uncomfortable for us (and how to deal with the discomfort)
How to respond to our children's big emotions respectfully

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Episode 296: My Parenting "Fails" (And What I Do When They Happen) Dec 28, 2023

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Sometimes people assume that because I teach parenting strategies for a living, I'm always parenting the way I want to. I actually think that assumption is dangerous, so I wanted to offer just a few of my parenting regrets... some of which you may be able to relate to!

In this episode, I'll share:

Some of my personal parenting fails
How I handle those fails – sometimes "successfully," sometimes not
What I do when I recognize that I'm not parenting the way I want to

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Episode 295: When Strategies You Try Don't Work for Your Child Dec 21, 2023

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Even when you listen to so many tips and parenting strategies available, it can be difficult to find those that actually work with kids with big emotions. And when nothing we try seems to make a difference, it's easy to feel helpless. But it is possible to identify what our children need in order to feel and act better.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why our definition of "what works" doesn't always work!
What our kids need more than rewards or punishments
Two things our children must have in order to do the things that we want them to do

Free coaching calls: https://rachel-bailey.com/coaching/

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Raising Resilience Membership: https://rachel-bailey.com/raising-resilience-membership/

Episode 294: When a Child Is Disrespectful Dec 14, 2023

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There is almost nothing more upsetting than when a child acts disrespectful. And of course when our kids talk back, roll their eyes at us, or ignore us…we don't always respond effectively. How can we learn to understand children's disrespect so that we can give them the coping skills they need to act more maturely?

In this episode, you'll learn:

Two simple reasons children are often disrespectful to their parents, even when they know they shouldn't be
How to respond in the moment to behavior that is rude or dismissive
How to increase your influence so your child NATURALLY respects you

Free coaching calls: https://rachel-bailey.com/coaching/

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey

Raising Resilience Membership: https://rachel-bailey.com/raising-resilience-membership/

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