Anti Reactive Parenting Podcast

Anti Reactive parenting is all about planning ahead and anticipating the needs of your kids before they happen.  Without anticipating the next steps, we fall into reactive parenting.  Listen to Part 2 of this series as we discuss the long term implications of the Anti Reactive Parenting motto: Plan For What's to Come. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting...

Anti Reactive parenting is all about planning ahead and anticipating the needs of your kids before they happen.  Without anticipating the next steps, we fall into reactive parenting.  Listen to Part 1 of this 2 part series as we discuss the Anti Reactive Parenting motto: Plan For What's to Come. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subsc...

Recent trends in how society is reacting to and treating young adults show us there are some significant gaps in how children are being prepared for adulthood.  Ultimately, who is responsible for preparing kids for adulthood?  Listen as we weigh in on the influential forces in a child's life. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscrib...

In honor of 10 years of parenting, we have complied a list of our Top 10 Parenting Lessons we have learned along the way! If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link !  You will gain access to premium content, including the new exclusive podcast LYFE: Daddy Date , Anti Reactive Parenting newsletter, and...

Anxiety is a condition affecting 1 in 5 Americans, but parenthood prevents many adults from recognizing anxiety and the impact it has on their mental health and well being.  Listen as we discuss the surprising ways anxiety shows up in parents and what can be done to help. If you or someone you care about is struggling with anxiety, seek help from qualified healthcare provider. Find a Therapist: ht...

If you have more than one child living under your roof, chances are you've heard this phrase.  Listen as we discuss Anti Reactive strategies to deal with feelings of unfairness, before resentment starts to weaken family relationships. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link !  You will gain acce...

It's the start of a new school year! That means a lot of changes for your child and new social dynamics to sort out.  Listen as we talk about the role of authenticity in starting the year out right. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link !  You will gain access to premium content, including the...

Put on your pink and get comfy in your dream house, we are reviewing Barbie !  Listen to our Anti Reactive review on the film and whether or not you should allow your kid to see it. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link !  You will gain access to premium content, including the new exclusive podcast...

Time for an Anti Reactive Parenting check in!  Take a pause as we reflect on our current status as Anti Reactive or REactive parents and discuss how to get out of a parenting rut. For a refresher on the Anti Reactive Parenting basics, check out these episodes: Episode 1: Defining Your Values Episode 2: Raising Future Adults Episode 3: Choices Within Limits Episode 4: Natural Consequences Episode 5...

Like it or not, emotions are a key part of the human experience.  Kids need help to make sense of their emotions and figure out what to do with them in a healthy way.  Get ready to embrace those big feelings as we talk about emotional development across childhood and how to help your child grow through each stage. Need help?  Check out these resources: "A Little SPOT of Emotion" books by...

Summer is (un)officially here!  Listen as we discuss ways to prepare for an Anti Reactive summer and make the most it. LYFE Fatherhood: Episode 17-Faaamily Vacation! If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link !  You will gain access to premium content, including the new exclusive podcast LYFE: Daddy Dat...

How strong is the level of trust between you and your child?  Trust needs to continually be nurtured and maintained, especially as your child grows and experiences more freedom and more ownership over their life.  Listen as we discuss how to build and reinforce trust across childhood and beyond. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribin...

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Buckle up, it's gonna be May, aka the busiest time of the year.  In true Anti Reactive form, we will be discussing ways to get ahead of the chaos so you can enjoy your child's shining moments that come with the end of another school year. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link !  You will...

Time for an Anti Reactive check in!  Ever look at your family and think, "Why does this keep happening?"  There's probably a good reason for it, as well as a simple solution.  Listen in for a "tune up" as you continue the marathon of parenthood. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking...

Why do some personalities get along and others don't?  What do you do when personalities clash within your own family?  Listen as Stephanie explains a basic framework for understanding personalities and how to manage the similarities and differences at home. Resources: Littauer, M., & Littauer, F. (2006). Wired That Way . Revell. https://thepersonalities.com/ If you enjoy this podcast and...

Toys are an important part of your child's development and make up a lot of the magic of childhood.  With so many products on the market, how do you decide what's a toy worth having and what's going to end up in the bottom of the toy box or cluttering up your home?  Listen as we discuss the purpose of toys and how to determine if a toy is of meaning and quality. If you enjoy this po...

Illness has been running rampant this winter.  This episode is a means of solidarity with all of you struggling to stay well.  Full-length episodes return in 2 weeks! If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting and gain access to exclusive content, you can support us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antireactive Submit your parenting story for a chance to be feature...

What's the deal with 6 year olds?  You think you've made it as a parent, but then, BOOM.... the tears are flowing, the sass grows stronger, and now you have a Stage 5 Clinger.  Listen as we discuss the developmental causes behind these behaviors and why this is all normal and short-lived. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting and gain access to exclu...

The Greatest Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, or the Millennials: Who did it best?  Listen as we discuss what defines each generation as parents and what we can learn from where it went right, and where it went wrong. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting and gain access to exclusive content, you can support us at: https://www.buymeac...

Self Care vs. Self Love: What's the difference and why does it matter?  Listen as we discuss the underlying values between these two trendy terms.  We will also talk about how to use the Anti Reactive approach to be the best parent you can be. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting and gain access to exclusive content, you can support us at: https://www.bu...

It's the holidays!  Time to discuss ways to bring mindfulness, peace, and gratitude into this wonderful, chaotic time of the year! If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting and gain access to exclusive content, you can support us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antireactive Submit your parenting story for a chance to be featured on our “Anti Reactive Parenti...

When it comes to parenting and raising kids, whether you’re a glass half full or a glass half empty kind of person, being intentional about encouraging your kids is extremely beneficial.  It helps them build resiliency and perseverance, critical factors in becoming successful at any stage in life.  Listen as we take a dive into encouragement and positivity and how to incorporate it into every day...

Our host, Stephanie, gets candid about her family's experience during Hurricane Ian and how she used Anti Reactive Parenting to help her children through an emergency situation. To make a donation towards Hurricane Ian relief, visit: https://www.volunteerflorida.org/donatefdf/ 100% of funds donated earmarked for Hurricane Ian will go directly towards relief and recovery. Submit your parenting...

To raise a responsible adult, it takes intentionality and doing a lot of work on the front end of your child’s life to shape them.  It only happens if you do it on purpose.   Listen as we discuss how to raise responsible future adults and how to empower them to take ownership over their lives. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting and gain access to exclusive...