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Join me as we discuss:
*Learning how to say “no” to kids.
*Addressing why kids will not comply when we say no.
*How do we get serious when saying no and produce results.
*Ideas on how to use no (or not use it) but still get what we want.
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Join me as we discuss:
*What I tell parents when they say “but Trey, I’ve tried everything.”
*What people feel like when they get to this point.
*One possible answer to “why do good techniques not work with my kid?”
*Some solutions to combat this mindset.
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It’s really good stuff.
Join me as we discuss:
*The difference between being firm with our kids, and being hard on them.
*What it looks like to be hard on our kids (and how often are you in this category).
*What it looks like to be firm with our kiddos (and how often are you in this category).
SHOW NOTES:
OtterBox Universal Defender Case for iPhone 4 (Black Silicone & Black Plastic)
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Join me as we discuss:
*Answering the question: are we taking our kids stress seriously?
*What it can mean if we are not.
*An article that discusses the effects of stress on our kids.
*The importance 0f treating kids stress the same as our own big-kid problems.
SHOW NOTES:
How Stress Affects your Child – GreatSchools.org
The Boy Who Was Raised a Dog – Buy Paperback or Kindle Edition
Photo compliments of Gary Simmons.
Join me as we discuss:
*Answering the question: should we let our kids win or make them work for it.
*What fears preceed this question.
*How our view-point on failure is skewed.
*My personal thoughts on the question and why I feel that way.
*How I FIRMLY believe in building kids self-worth up.
*Can these two ideas blend.
SHOW NOTES:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSjLiQxEZlM
APA Article:
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Join me as we discuss:
*The power of saying sorry to our kids.
*Why we need to do this.
*How I advocate for respectful relationships (with similarities of adult relationship) with kiddos but am not suggesting that kids are adults.
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Join me as we discuss:
*How many couples put their marriages so far on the backburner they grow apart.
*Why kids seeing us take care of our marriages is detrimental to them as kids.
*What are some foundational steps to take that establish a good base for a marriage.
SHOW NOTES:
2012 Census Data/Stats on Marriage – Trend: Fewer divorces than the 80’s, but fewer getting married (as of 2008)
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Join me as we discuss:
*A lesson in getting my kids not just to clean their room, but to be motivated to clean.
*How I had one of those moments where I realized my technique was off.
*How relationship wound up being the answer and NOT more consequences.
*How my solution was very out-of-the-box.
SHOW NOTES
Enchanted Collar – article on Inspiration and Chores
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OigozUhBgFQ
Join me as we discuss:
*DISCLAIMER: This is not a substitution for getting professional help. If you are really worried about your kid…don’t play around with it. Go get professional help!
*Discussion as to what I think are the primary reasons we are terrified of death.
*Top 5 Tips for talking to your kids about death.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbuuzCBQOw0
Join me as we discuss:
*Clarifying further my episode on Carpe Diem Parenting
*What I mean when I say “poor technique” in parenting.
*What my definition of good/crappy parent is and isn’t…and how it’s probably different from what you think.
*Why do we (myself included) get so defensive about our parenting.
*How even good parents get overwhelmed from time-to-time.
*My call to all parents…men and women alike.
SHOW NOTES:
Carpe Diem Article
