Parenting Doctors Podcast

"Gaslighting" is the latest term in pop culture psychology.  I've actually heard the term for 40 people (yes, I took a tally) over the last 3 weeks.  Is this going on in your parenting or is this yet another psychological concept that is being overly used like everything else.   Dr. Dan van Ingen is a clinical and sport psychologist in Sarasota, FL.  He is an author, national speaker, anxiety spec...

People Change Dr. van Ingen presents changes in his own life and in the lives of others showing clear evidence of people changing.  "I constantly hear it.  People believe that people don't change."     1) People change. 2) We all have to change. 3) Self affirmation is the answer to outward affirmation when it comes to change. 4) Long-lasting change requires intrinsic motivation, it can't be for ex...

This week’s parenting podcast is on “Do People Change?  A Closer Look at marriages, relationships, and difficult behaviors like interpersonal avoidance, narcissism, and anger.”   This podcast will stir you toward optimism, belief, and a new vision on change.   Get inspired toward the reality that people change and you can change! 

Does Dad Change?  Do People Change?   The answer is YES, ABSOLUTELY!   Parents changing is one of the best gifts we can give our children.  

Tonight, I have my first Sky Diving Therapy & Resilience Group session.  Five guys will join me as we jump off the plane.   What will you leave behind as you jump?  I experienced significant psychological burnout that culminated over years of a lack of self-care.  Zero self-care led to zero empathy.  But life is about change.  You either repeat or you change.  You either repeat or you evolve.  It'...

Do Dads Change?  Yes!  How can a parent reverse course?  First and foremost, believe that you can! How do you build up your son or daughter while addressing negative behaviors?  Reversing course if you have poured negative into your son’s LOVE CUP.    https://www.amazon.com/You-Your-Childs-Best-Psychologist/dp/1935576062

Self Talk Matters   In this podcast, we explore the importance of helping our children think through their self talk.  Don't miss out on this cutting edge of information. You are indeed your child's best psychologist!   Check out the parenting book consistently endorsed highly.  

Today's interview with Parenting Doctor, Clinical psychologist, and expert on eating disorders, Dr. Patricia Price, was dynamic.  We focused on a much needed topic of teaching our kids about having a good body image.  How does it work?  What do we emphasize?  How we communicate this sensitive topic with a pediatrician?     See Dr. Price's book at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/More-Screen-Time-Patt...

Our kids need critical thinking, problem solving, sound perspective, and healthy attachment.  We provide perspective and clear thinking.  We also have to grow up as parents and eliminate some of the anxious fears, manipulation, and other emotional bombs that accompany parenting. 

The flourishing parenting life is the life of self-reflection.  We want to respond with poise and maturity in tight spots.  And we want to know our hot buttons so we can dial things down.   The self-reflective life is the successful parenting life. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20  

Our Parenting Doctors Interview Series Continues with long-time Comedian, national speaker, and author Jedd Hafer.  Jedd is an expert on emotional intelligence, de-escalation, and preventing anger from turning into Violence. Jedd is a long time renown comedian.  He has worked with troubled youth and in a variety of parenting and family situations.  He has been a long time national speaker and work...

The following podcast is on some news and notes re: Covid-19 prevention and Panic prevention.   See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20  

We need to teach our kids about anxiety.  This is a perfect time to teach our kids about anxiety as we face mass hysteria and anxietizing, catastrophizing, and overwhelming emotional reasoning.   See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20  

One of the Challenges of Single Parenting I have a colleague who believes that wounds result in three outcomes: (1) Healing, (2) Healing with a scar, (3) Continued Bitterness.   Experiencing healing and attending to the kids is one of the challenges of single parenting.   See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20  

There is a Time to Confront & a Time to Let Pass When we parent oppositional children, those kids who have tendencies to be more defiant, we have to show a level of flexibility.  These are kids who tend to be more defiant.  These are kids who tend to be more difficult.   We are more likely going to discuss issues "later" and come back to moments at a later time.  There is a time to let pass, parti...

Parents recognize that kids have a hard time taking perspective.  What are those perspective broadening reflection exercises that can help kids, tweens, and teens grow in perspective broadening? See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20

This is part 2 of my interview with Dr Dallas Carey, clinical psychologist and nutritional expert.  Dr. Carey is a premier clinical expert on nutrition, health management, psychological wellness, and superfoods.  For more information on her clinical practice, visit her website at  https://dallascarey.com Thank you for listening to the Parenting Doctors Interview Series, a new series of interviews...

Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player.  He became a legendary father.  There are so many lessons we can take from his life.  He's a GIRLDAD!   His last moments:  Going to church with his 13-year old daughter.  Holding her as they died together.   See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20

It is helpful for a family to encourage disagreement.  Strong families are not negatively affected or impacted by minor disagreements.  Raising secure individuals includes encouraging differing viewpoints. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20  

This is part 1 of my interview with Dr Dallas Carey, clinical psychologist and nutritional expert.  Dr. Carey is a premier clinical expert on nutrition, health management, psychological wellness, and superfoods.  For more information on her clinical practice, visit her website at  https://dallascarey.com Thank you for listening to the Parenting Doctors Interview Series, a new series of interview w...

Mr. Rogers went to extraordinary lengths to assure parents that the language spoken on his show would reach children in ways that would keep them connected.  He knew children would interpret literally, so every word was carefully scripted.  As parents, he provided language lessons that we can incorporate in unique and different ways.   If you haven't seen the movie, see it's a Beautiful Day in the...

Happiness is a choice.  What about health?  Absolutely, research shows there is a correlation between poor health and unhappiness.  However, I show an example of a man I met recently with a lot of physical problems but still maintained that happiness is a choice.   Check out this week's parenting podcast on how happiness is a choice. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?ta...

There are so many lessons to learn from Mr. Rogers.  This movie is outstanding and I recommend it for all families.  There is so much to talk about.  While the late Mr. Rogers was no saint (as pointed out by his wife), he has left us with so many life lessons.   See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20

We need strategies to diffuse tantrums.  I provide a number of acronyms that can help give us tools and perspective to maintain poise in the middle of chaos, noncompliance, defiance, tantrums, anger, and refusals to name a few of the emotional reactions and teen behavior.   Maintain your poise parents!   Love with all you've got despite the hormones and emotionality. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https:...

Have you ever taken the time to reflect on your failures?  Have you ever taken the time to go down the road of your life and identify failures at different times in your life.   I know, in my life, I have failed often.  I failed during an important spelling contest when I was young.  I failed trying out for my eighth grade baseball team.  My dream of playing college basketball was crushed with two...