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Join Kristen Tame as she shares her best parenting and school success secrets through bite-sized mini-lessons.
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Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Ep. 16: Why these three authoritarian parenting beliefs are problematic and the truths to adopt instead.
We discuss these three myths:
-Our kids misbehave because they are bad.
-I am not here to be my kids’ friend.
-My kids should listen to me. I know more than them.
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Ep 15: A more in-depth look at consequences, with specific examples of how to turn commonly used punishments into Connected Consequences.
You’ll learn:
-How consequences are like gutter bumpers in bowling.
-Why punishment is actually a form of parental misbehavior.
-Examples of consequences for 4 common misbehaviors.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Ep 14: Bike Riding Without Meltdowns with Tammy Bishop.
Teaching our children how to ride a bike can be a daunting task filled with emotional breakdowns, but occupational therapist turned bike-riding instructor, Tammy Bishop, is here to break down the steps to make it easier and more fun for you and your child.
You’ll learn:
-Why bike riding is more complex and less intuitive than most parents realize.
-Why providing baby steps and control help alleviate fear and overwhelm.
-How Tammy’s method meets children’s needs and allows parents to have more patience.
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Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Ep 13: Lisa Chan is an esteemed occupational therapist turned holistic parent coach who shares some of her best tips for parents raising children with sensory needs, Autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviors.
You’ll learn:
-Why your role as parents is so important for bridging the school-home connection.
- How providing special jobs and chunking homework with movement breaks help with focus and behavior.
-The misconceptions surrounding Gentle vs Permissive Parenting. Surprise- it comes down to providing boundaries.
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Ep 12: Why it’s important that our children have their own personal boundaries and how to give them more freedom.
You’ll learn:
- How having personal boundaries benefits children into adulthood.
- Why giving our children some power and control stops misbehavior.
- 3 strategies for gradually allowing independence so YOU feel comfortable, too.
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Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Ep 11: Why punishments make life harder for you and your child and how to use consequences effectively.
You’ll learn:
- Why punishments don’t work
- The difference between compliance and cooperation
- The 5 essential elements of what I call Connected Consequences
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Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Ep 10: Why boundaries help our children and two practical strategies for enforcing them that help maintain a connected, secure relationship.
You’ll learn:- The two reasons holding and enforcing boundaries benefit our children.- The differences between a Pushover, a Boss, and a Leader.- How Saying No and Connected Consequences enforce boundaries in a kind but firm way.
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Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Ep 09: How to end homework battles for good so your family can experience more peace and togetherness after school.
You’ll learn:
- Why empathy and curiosity are the first steps to alleviating most after-school issues.
- The four most common reasons children struggle with homework.
- How to meet your child’s needs so homework battles disappear.
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Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Ep 08: How to teach balance and safety online while maintaining a connected and respectful relationship.
You’ll learn:
- Why having the right mindset before setting boundaries is so important.
- How to use curiosity to uncover the real reason technology is an issue for your family.
- How to set healthy limits together through a Connected Conversation.
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Tech Addiction Signs
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Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Ep 07: Discover the underlying reason for stress and how to have more peace this holiday season.
You’ll learn:
-The secret message your stress is sending you.
-Why ignoring stress damages both your health and your relationships.
-How to Say No or Ask for Help easily so you can hold more personal boundaries.
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Dr. Gabor Mate
Dr. Brene Brown
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Our Home Room
Is it possible to both enjoy parenting AND raise good kids?
How do I balance the love, joy, and fun our family wants with the rules, structure, and limits we need?
And how do I know I’m giving my children the right tools to succeed?
Welcome to Our Home Room, where revered educator Kristen Tame will give you everything you need to help your children succeed both inside and outside the classroom. After 25 years in education as a teacher, academic coach, and parent, she discovered all the secrets to boosting children’s achievement and making parenting more rewarding. From Gifted education and ADHD support to behavior challenges and homework help, she’s here to solve your biggest parenting and school struggles.
Through bite-sized mini-lessons and hands-on resources, you’ll learn simple strategies you can easily apply to your everyday life. Building a strong sense of togetherness with children is the key to success, so relationships are at the heart of everything she teaches. No tests! Just real, practical advice to help your family run more smoothly.
If you’re ready to transform outdated parenting ideas and create a more modern version that best suits your family, join us in Our Home Room, a safe and open place where our families thrive like never before. We only have a few short years with our kids. Let’s make them the best they can possibly be.