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It's Important to Meet Your Needs, Too

Ep 26:  As parents, we spend so much time focused on our children that we often overlook our own well-being. In this episode, you will learn a simple way to understand and meet your own needs, because your happiness is just as important as your children’s!
I'll share:
-How to use the Tame Method to meet your own needs, too
-The negative feelings and behaviors associated with the six essential needs.
-Practical strategies for getting more connection, encouragement, or respected boundaries in your life.
 
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Why the Disrespect?

Ep 25: We all hate eye-rolling, sassiness, door slamming, and hearing “I hate you,” but children aren’t born disrespectful, so where does it start?
You’ll learn:
-Why children adopt disrespectful behavior.
-The 5 ways you may unknowingly continue the cycle of disrespect.
-Strategies to mend your relationship and stop the disrespect for good.
 
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Authoritarianism is Out; Togetherness is In

Ep 24: We are seeing the fall of authoritarianism all around us, and it needs to be replaced with a system that leads by valuing togetherness.
I’ll share:
-Why authoritarianism is a harmful and ineffective way to lead.
-Why Balanced Leaders are the future because they harness the power of togetherness.
-How you can start the shift toward Balanced Leadership at home.
 
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Let's Work Together to Improve School Behavior

Ep 23: School behavior needs improvement, and the authoritarian system is the problem. Parents and teachers must work together to advocate for change.
I’ll share:
-Why authoritarianism does not work anymore and why it causes more misbehavior.
-The underlying reasons children are displaying defiance, “laziness”, disrespect, and violence.
-Three ways parents and teachers can work together to improve student behavior.
 
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Strategies for Managing ADHD with Dr. Lisa Spector

Ep 22: Dr. Lisa Spector from Nemours Children’s Health joins me to discuss strategies for parents of children with ADHD.
You’ll Learn:
-What impulse control is and strategies to minimize it.
-Emotional regulation techniques.
-How to handle judgment from other friends, family, or strangers when managing challenging behavior.
 
Lisa Spector, MD, is Division Chief of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida and is a Professor of Pediatrics through the University of Central Florida.  She co-leads the Central Florida Behavioral Health Hub, funded through the Florida Department of Health Title V Program. She is the co-chair of the Florida State Health Improvement Plan Mental Well-Being and Substance Abuse Prevention Priority Area Workgroup. She is a board member of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida.   She is co-creator of the STEP UP parent training program.
Dr. Spector’s Contact Information:
407-650-7715
https://www.nemours.org/services/developmental-behavioral-pediatrics.html
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Solving Power Struggles

Ep 21: If you and your child are having power struggles over school, it’s time to step aside and give them more control.
You’ll learn:-What active and passive power struggles look like in school-aged children-Why children power-seek-3 solutions that give children more autonomy without giving up control completely.
 
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School Success Secrets: Grades 6-12

Ep20: To set your middle or high school child up for success in the real world, you will want to foster independence by pulling back without letting go completely.
You’ll Learn:
-The four qualities that will help your children thrive in the real world
-How to foster these qualities through their middle and high school years.
-Why adopting the role of navigator is the best way to promote independence.
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School Success Secrets: Grades K-5

Ep 19: To set your elementary school child up for long-term success, you’ll want to give them ownership by supporting them on the sidelines.
You’ll Learn:
-When to know it’s time to pull back.
-What matters more than grades in elementary school.
-How to use questions and cheerleading to promote independence.
 
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Summer Routine Tips

Ep 18: Summer can be fun, but it also has its own set of challenges. Learn what to do LESS and what to do MORE to make it the best summer yet.
You’ll Learn:
-Why it’s ok to have fewer limits around learning, sleep schedules, and technology.
-Ideas for getting your children more motivated to do chores.
-How Cooperative Conversations can create more buy-in this summer.
 
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Busting Popular Parenting Myths, Part 2

Ep 17: Why these three permissive parenting beliefs are problematic and the truths to adopt instead.
We discuss these three myths:
-My kids should be the priority above everything else.
-I must prevent failure, mistakes, and negative feelings.
-The more hands-on I am, the better my kids will be.
 
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