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Interpersonal behavior expert Vanessa Van Edwards explains how our tone and body language is contagious and affects how others perceive our confidence. We all need a reminder that if we adjust our tone and are intentional with the small interactions with our kids, we're making deposits of connection linked to joy and good.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/cef35Fk7YD8   Captivat...

Listen in to this reading from The Velveteen Rabbit. Though we may be a little threadbare in areas, we are more than loved.   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on Instagram (@ pgishparenting ) or at erinsholland.com .

Let Kobe Bryant's determination and persistence inspire you. He tells us love is a beautiful journey. We ride the storms, the good and the bad, and in the midst of it we learn, we evolve, and we prepare for when the beautiful sun emerges. And we celebrate in that sunshine.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/CpZVXkJBL9A   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the convers...

Extracurricular activities are not always feasible or necessary. Julie Lythcott-Haims tells us that if we create a conducive environment, by building a foundation of love and chores, our children are more apt to build something far greater than a resume.    You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/CyElHdaqkjo   How to Raise an Adult (book):  https://amzn.to/37yl9bp   Learn more about Jul...

Let's not miss a chance to explore and be curious with our kids. As Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson discusses, science experiments are all around us, and we should get out of the way and let our kids dive in without abandon.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/Zt4h8_N4OA4   Learn more about Neil DeGrasse Tyson here: https://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/   We'd love to know w...

Les Brown says that how people live their lives is a result of the story they believe about themselves. But whether it's big or small, we have the power to make the choices to change. When we use our imagination to dream and pursue new and big things, when we believe in our greatness and stand confidently in it, we are modeling it for our kids.    You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be...

As parents, it's our main duty to love, teach, and propel our children in the right direction. John C. Maxwell shares what it was like to grow up in his home. He reminds us that creating a culture of belonging, worthiness, and the security of unconditional love is so important.    You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/vrXrMM786YU   Learn more about John C. Maxwell here: https://www.jo...

Listen in as Erin talks with her 8.5-year-old about love languages, and how to use that knowledge to relate to each other. Gary Chapman also shares how to best determine your child's love language so you can form those deep, meaningful connections.   You can find the full clip here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYSHHffYymE   The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effec...

We need to make it easy for our kids to buy-in and get on board with our united mission. We're the CEOs of our homes, and we're managing our children, helping them to learn to be the CEOs of their lives as they grow up.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/rA27ltMOXqU   Learn more about Daniel Pink here: https://www.danpink.com/   Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us...

As parents, we need to play an active role in helping our children feel loved and rooted in their being. Dr. Dan Siegel walks us through the 4 S's of how to stay attached to our kids so we can create stronger, deeper bonds.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/Ouzb_Urt7LQ   Learn more about Dr. Dan Siegel here:  https://www.drdansiegel.com/   The Power of Showing Up: How Parental P...

How do you view stress? Psychologist Kelly McGonigal encourages us to see stress as a positive element in our lives. She also shares how having compassion will help us build a resilient character.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/RcGyVTAoXEU   Learn more about Kelly McGonigal here:  http://kellymcgonigal.com/   The Upside of Stress (book):  https://amzn.to/37e9VJC   We'd love t...

Dr. Chatterjee explains the importance of sleep, why how we sleep today sets us up for future health problems, and some ways to get some more shut-eye. Make sleep a priority for yourself and your family.   You can find the full clip here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldYuWVDLL7k   Learn more about Dr. Chatterjee here:  https://drchatterjee.com/   The Four Pillar Plan: How to Relax, Eat, Move a...

Dan Gilbert shares his thoughts on happiness and marriage. Marriage is not a relationship that should be taken for granted. Everything can take a backseat to the relationship that sets the tone for the current environment in your home.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/b1Y2Z1BGwno   Learn more about Dan Gilbert here:  www.dangilbert.com   Stumbling on Happiness (book):  https://...

We can choose to create boundaries and daily rhythms that create meaningful, happy lives. Jacqueline Way shares how she decided to start a movement with her 3-year-old son, which has gone on to change the world. With the simple conscious act of giving one thing each day, we can radically affect people, animals, and our planet.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/78nsxRxbf4w   Lear...

Our kids are more than how they perform. As Jessica Lahey points out, when we enforce external motivators we undermine our kids creativity. Yet when we can inspire intrinsic motivators through positive interactions and independence, we can help our kids find a flow, which is where the best learning happens.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/geiyl78jkHA   Learn more about Jessica...

We need to encourage our kids and ourselves to dream big. We also need to build community and have certain people around us to point us in the right direction, so we can do more than we ever thought. Stacey Flowers tells us we need cheerleaders, mentors, coaches, friends, and peers to have a good, happy life.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/yZRCFK1n-NM   Learn more about Stace...

Ashley C. Ford talks about how our imagination affects how we perceive those around us. Choose to be brave, to dare to imagine, and be willing to have the hard conversations. We should take the time to peel the layers off to discover our unique traits that will help us and others grow.   You can find the full clip here: https://99u.adobe.com/videos/63704/ashley-c-ford-imagination-is-a-creative-sup...

Parents, it's up to us to have conversations to break the cycle of racism. It's up to us to help form the beliefs our children are going to believe. Our beliefs affect our behavior and actions in life, so they better be good. Biz Lindsay-Ryan shares helpful tools for us to use to start the conversations today.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/jEHkfcnkx1c   Learn more about Biz...

Gordon Neufeld talks about how kids need us, their parents, more than they need their peers. Our children need friends, but their peer group is on their same level. They need true leaders to expand their possibilities. Friends should not replace the role of the parent.     You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/UlMkWJY5T_w   Learn more about Gordon Neufeld and the Neufeld Institute her...

Courtney Ferrell inspires us to be confident in who we were made to be. She encourages all ladies to tune in to their intuition, to love big, and to live in alignment with their values.    You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/t6dnl9srW5k   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on Instagram (@ erin.s.holland ) or...

Regardless of your title at work, in the home you're a leader. It's an exhausting and ambiguous role as you navigate the emotions of little ones, but it's an important role to be proud of. Simon Sinek discusses four pointers that help us as parents take responsibility of our actions.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/jD7I3GA0HUU   Learn more about Simon Sinek here:  https://simo...

Peter Gray tells us that play, originally built into our daily structure, has nearly ceased to exist. He talks about the effect that has had on our kids, and on us as adults as well.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/Bg-GEzM7iTk   Free to Learn (book): https://amzn.to/395rZXZ   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow...

Carl Honore walks us through the tendencies we have when we're wrapped up in busyness, and conversely the benefits of slowing down. There is a time and place to hustle, but everything has a season and a cycle, and we need to pay attention to it.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/UhXiHJ8vfuk   Learn more about Carl Honore here:  http://www.carlhonore.com   Under Pressure (book):...

Magician Andrew Bennett walks us through how to create a thriving environment around us by watching our words. As parents, when our mindset is optimistic, we speak encouraging words of life. In most cases our kids will follow suit and our homes will be safe and nourishing places to be.   You can find the full clip here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVK4mWaS3F8   Learn more about Andrew Bennett...

Poet David Whyte takes us on a lyrical journey to remind us that we must accept the cycles of each season and each age. After all, our kids watch us and learn from us as we navigate this fascinating ride of parenthood.   You can find the full clip here:  https://youtu.be/u9Lu85L111Y   Learn more about David Whyte here:  https://www.davidwhyte.com/   Quinn Kelly's free class about how successful en...