Episodes

Sunday Jul 15, 2018
Mindful Parenting
Sunday Jul 15, 2018
Sunday Jul 15, 2018
How often do you get to savor the moment? Most folks talk about how angelic their child looks when he is sleeping. Wouldn't you also like to savor the moment when he is awake. Mindful parenting puts you in a place to do just that.

Friday Jul 13, 2018
Teenage angst --- Dealing with Hormones
Friday Jul 13, 2018
Friday Jul 13, 2018
Every teen (and actually, all of us) deals with the impact of hormones. The mood changes, attitude, and body changes all take their toll. Instead of thinking of hormones as a bad thing, let's call them power surges, and consider them as preparation for greater things in life. Helping your teen navigate through these power surges will ease stress and create teachable moments for them.

Monday Jul 09, 2018
How does your teen become an adult?
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Monday Jul 09, 2018
As parents, our ultimate goal is to launch our teens as independent, responsible, socially-conscious persons into adulthood. This podcast gives you a glimpse into the trials, tribulations, joys, blessings of a launch well done.

Monday Jul 02, 2018
What's Your Child's Sign?
Monday Jul 02, 2018
Monday Jul 02, 2018
We all are born with a sign around our necks. What it becomes over time is a function of how we are treated by those who love us. What's the sign around your child's neck?

Monday Jun 25, 2018
Hormones - We All Have Them!
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Monday Jun 25, 2018
As a positive reframe, let's call hormones an "energy surge." We can't avoind them, so, what to do with them?

Thursday Jun 07, 2018

Tuesday May 29, 2018
Parenting with The Good Kid Chart
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Tuesday May 29, 2018
When helping with character development, The Good Kid Chart gets your child excited about making substantive behavioral changes.

Friday May 25, 2018
Stressed? Just Breathe.
Friday May 25, 2018
Friday May 25, 2018
Breathing comes naturally, but we don't think of taking a deeper breath when you want to manage stress. My "Chillin' Out" resource on my website, www.THEREFORMYKIDS.com takes you through the steps to manage your stress in the moment, clear your mind, and get back to task renewed and refreshed.

Thursday May 17, 2018
Correction with Grace
Thursday May 17, 2018
Thursday May 17, 2018
When you correct your child with grace, even a mess-up can become a teachable moment that builds the relationship, rather than break it down.

Thursday May 17, 2018
Bedtime Routine
Thursday May 17, 2018
Thursday May 17, 2018
Getting your child to bed can be exhausting. If you establish a workable routine, with boundaries, and stick with it, bedtime can become a calming, teachable moment.