Positive Parenting Pep Talks

This is the next in a series of Positive Parenting Pep Talks from Dreikur's book, "The Challenge of Parenthood."   In this series, I am using ideas from the book, written in 1948, and putting a modern day perspective to the topic. Today's is part one of five on the discussion about the dangers of spoiling a child.   I love the way this information is still so relevant today! Thank you fo...

This is the next in a series of Positive Parenting Pep Talk's from Dreikur's book, "The Challenge of Parenthood."   In this series, I am using ideas from the book, written in 1948, and putting a modern day perspective to the topic. Today's the discussion is about the errors that undermine our parenting.   The general idea is not to fight and not to give in. Thank you for listening and su...

This is the first in a series of Positive Parenting Pep Talk's from Dreikur's book, "The Challenge of Parenthood."   In this series, I am using ideas from the book, written in 1948, and putting a modern day perspective to the topic. Today's the discussion is an introduction to the ideas of figuring out what not to do and yet still not become discouraged. Thank you for listening and subscribin...

This is the third of three Positive Parenting Pep Talk's regarding attachment and bonding. Today's the discussion is about some of the things you can do to heal a bonding disruption. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favori...

This is the second of three Positive Parenting Pep Talk's regarding attachment and bonding. Today's the discussion continues about some of the things that can set up a bonding disruption. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your f...

This is the first of three Positive Parenting Pep Talks regarding attachment and bonding. Early brain development is driven by a child's early experiences.   I'll talk about some of the things that can set up a bonding disruption. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You...

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk is about relating to your child. If you can figure out your child's talent, unique gift, it will help you to connect to your child at his/her level. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorit...

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk will encourage you not to do too much for your child. Kids need to have power, so if you can give them ways to be powerful, they will behave much better that if you do everything for them. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follo...

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk is about seeing the situation from your child's perspective. Kids have so little say in their life and decisions.  Learn to be compassionate about their perspective. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram...

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk is about how a child's personality develops according to their birth order. In today's talk, I explain what you can do with each birth order to enhance some of the positive traits and lessen some of the negative traits that may develop. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support...

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk is about how a child's personality develops according to their birth order. In today's talk, I explain the characteristics according to each birth order: oldest, second middle, youngest, only. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also F...

In this episode I give you an example of how natural consequences teach.   In fact, natural consequences are the best teachers of children. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorite episodes and don’t forget to tag me...

In this Positive Parenting Pep Talk I share an example of a logical consequence. This is an example of how we generated a logical consequence when Michael was name-calling. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorite episode...

In this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, I reference the book, Children, The Challenge” by Rudolf Dreikurs.  He talks about the anxious parents creating anxious children and how to get out of that generational cycle.  I give an example from my own children to illustrate. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your...

When my kids say “no” it makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck.  In this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, I will help you see a wider viewpoint of children saying no.  And I will then offer you a practical tool for responding when kids say no. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving...

Nothing is worse than being undermined by the other parent.  In this Positive Parenting Pep Talk you will learn my suggested idea for bringing couples on the same page in parenting. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your fa...

In this Positive Parenting Pep Talk I’ll give you tips on shopping with kids.  Shopping can be so miserable and these ideas will help you enjoy shopping with your kids. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorite episod...

Today’s Positive Parenting Pep Talk is about appreciating your child.  So much focus is spent on outside distractions and influences.  One way to keep a strong relationship and connection over time is to love and appreciate your child right where they are. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by...

Do you want your kids to contribute and be generous?  In the Positive Parenting Pep Talk today, you will learn ideas to inspire them to make a contribution. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorite episodes and don’t...

In the Positive Parenting Pep Talk today, you will learn how to set a temporary limit. This will be a tool you can use when you aren’t able to do a GEM. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorite episodes and don’t forget t...

Genuine Encounter Moments (GEMS) are perhaps the most important parenting tool you can learn.  In today's Positive Parenting Pep Talk, you will learn that they were first discussed, in a book called "Your Child's Self-esteem" by Dorothy Briggs.  You will learn how to do a GEMS and how often. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deep...

In this Positive Parenting Pep Talk today, you will learn a tip for building your child's self-esteem in a fun and empowering way. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorite episodes and don’t forget to tag me! Do you need...

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk is an introduction as to why I created these recordings, how to use them, and an example of a great way to create a better routine. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorite episodes and do...

In this Positive Parenting Pep Talk share a reflective exercise to discover patterns. If you are having fights with your child, this is a way to brainstorm a different way to respond. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favor...

In this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, you will learn key ideas to set you and your children up for a successful morning routine. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply  appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorite episodes and don’t forget to tag me! Do you need one...