Debbie Godfrey

Positive Parenting Pep Talks

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Start each day with a Positive Parenting Pep Talk by Debbie Godfrey. This podcast is for parents that want to discipline their children without breaking their spirit. In Season Two, Debbie answers your Parenting questions to give you ideas and inspiration to get your kids to behave better and make parenting more fun. If you would like a question answered by Debbie, leave a message https://anchor.fm/positiveparenting/message.

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Debbie Godfrey

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Rewards Part Two 09.03.2022 5:05

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk will give you my suggestions for what to do instead of rewards. What can you say instead of, "If you do this, you'll get that"? 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...

Rewards Part One 08.03.2022 6:32

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk is about the effects of using a reward system for parenting. What parents don't realize is that rewards do very little to create responsible caring children. The quote I share is from Alfie Kohn's Book, Punished By Rewards. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply appreciate your support by leaving us a rev...

Creating Family Work 07.03.2022 5:09

The best way to prevent your kids from getting off track is to create a strong sense of belonging in your family.   Family work is one idea for doing just that. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would really appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorite episodes and don’t f...

Do the obvious 04.03.2022 4:51

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk is about responding in an obvious way. So often we make parenting more complicated than it needs to be. Do you need one on one coaching? Deb is available! Read more about purchasing a coaching session here and you can schedule a call with me now. I have time available in the evening and weekends for busy parents. Visit our website, PositiveParenting.com Follow me o...

Creating teamwork with your family 03.03.2022 4:44

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk is about discovering ideas for creating teamwork and fun in your family. Here are some ideas to ways to keep the fun going in your family.  Do you need one on one coaching? Deb is available! Read more about purchasing a coaching session here and you can schedule a call with me now. I have time available in the evening and weekends for busy parents. Visit our w...

See your child through a stranger's eyes 02.03.2022 5:46

For today's Positive Parenting Pep Talk I share some experiences I had with a friend's kids on a drive to Malibu. Sometimes it can help to see your child through the eyes of another, to get out of the routine thinking that leads to stress and frustration. Do you need one on one coaching? Deb is available! Read more about purchasing a coaching session here and you can schedule a call with me now. I...

Redirecting inadequacy, part two 01.03.2022 5:45

In this Positive Parenting Pep Talk you will learn more about the goal of inadequacy. This is the goal where the child is whining, giving up or saying, “I can’t!” Do you need one on one coaching? Deb is available! Read more about purchasing a coaching session here and you can schedule a call with me now. I have time available in the evening and weekends for busy parents. Visit our website, Positiv...

Redirecting inadequacy, part one 28.02.2022 5:14

Redirecting revenge, part 5 25.02.2022 5:21

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk completes the ideas about redirecting the goal of revenge. Do you need one on one coaching? Deb is available! Read more about purchasing a coaching session here and you can schedule a call with me now. I have time available in the evening and weekends for busy parents. Visit our website, PositiveParenting.com Follow me on Instagram

Redirecting revenge, part 4 24.02.2022 4:58

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk continues with ideas about redirecting the goal of revenge. Do you need one on one coaching? Deb is available! Read more about purchasing a coaching session here and you can schedule a call with me now. I have time available in the evening and weekends for busy parents. Visit our website, PositiveParenting.com Follow me on Instagram

Redirecting revenge, part 3 23.02.2022 5:02

Redirecting revenge, part 2 22.02.2022 5:17

Redirecting revenge, part 1 21.02.2022 5:28

This Positive Parenting Pep Talk will give you a refresher about the goal of revenge and understanding why a child may be behaving in a hurtful or hateful manner. You will also learn the first and most important response to this behavior Do you need one on one coaching? Deb is available! Read more about purchasing a coaching session here and you can schedule a call with me now. I have time availab...

Use a signal 18.02.2022 4:59

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast you will learn how using a signal in those recurring power struggles. Do you need one on one coaching? Deb is available! Read more about purchasing a coaching session here and you can schedule a call with me now. I have time available in the evening and weekends for busy parents. Visit our website, PositiveParenting.com

Get off your position 17.02.2022 4:27

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast you will learn how to get off your position and hear what your child has to say without losing your parental authority. I created a tool called, "Dial-A-Discipline" . Dial-A-Discipline is a wheel that you can use to identify and correct your child's misbehavior. The dial comes with a one hour audio (MP3 download) tutorial with your purcha...

Use win win negotiation 16.02.2022 4:57

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast , you will learn how to use win-win negotiation to solve a power struggle battle with your child. Do you need one on one coaching? Deb is available! Read more about purchasing a coaching session here and you can schedule a call with me now. I have time available in the evening and weekends for busy parents. Visit our website, PositivePare...

Do something unexpected 15.02.2022 4:59

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast I explained how you can divert the power struggle by doing something unexpected. I created a tool called, "Dial-A-Discipline" . Dial-A-Discipline is a wheel that you can use to identify and correct your child's misbehavior. The dial comes with a one hour audio (MP3 download) tutorial with your purchase. Visit our website, PositiveParentin...

Offer choices 14.02.2022 5:01

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will learn why offering choice works particularly good with power struggles. You will learn specific ways to offer choices to your child to get out of a power struggle. I created a tool called, "Dial-A-Discipline" . Dial-A-Discipline is a wheel that you can use to identify and correct your child's misbehavior. The dial comes with a o...

Teach them to say no respectfully 11.02.2022 5:21

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will learn how to teach your child to say “no” respectfully to get out of a power struggle. I created a tool called, "Dial-A-Discipline" . Dial-A-Discipline is a wheel that you can use to identify and correct your child's misbehavior. The dial comes with a one hour audio (MP3 download) tutorial with your purchase. Visit our website,...

Give them a useful way to be powerful 10.02.2022 4:26

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will learn how to give your child a useful way to be powerful to get out of a power struggle. I created a tool called, "Dial-A-Discipline" . Dial-A-Discipline is a wheel that you can use to identify and correct your child's misbehavior. The dial comes with a one hour audio (MP3 download) tutorial with your purchase. Visit our website...

Use loving guidance 09.02.2022 5:21

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will learn how to use loving guidance to get out of a power struggle. I created a tool called, "Dial-A-Discipline" . Dial-A-Discipline is a wheel that you can use to identify and correct your child's misbehavior. The dial comes with a one hour audio (MP3 download) tutorial with your purchase. Visit our website, PositiveParenting.com...

Be kind and firm 08.02.2022 5:05

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will learn one of the most important concepts in Positive Parenting. This idea of being kind and firm is necessary for dealing with power struggles and all behavior. I created a tool called, "Dial-A-Discipline" . Dial-A-Discipline is a wheel that you can use to identify and correct your child's misbehavior. The dial comes with a one...

First step to get out of a power struggle 07.02.2022 5:41

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will learn the first thing you need to do to get out of a power struggle with your child. I created a tool called, "Dial-A-Discipline" . Dial-A-Discipline is a wheel that you can use to identify and correct your child's misbehavior. The dial comes with a one hour audio (MP3 download) tutorial with your purchase. Visit our website, Po...

Redirecting Attention, part two 04.02.2022 4:56

In this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, I’ll give you tips for responding to the mistaken goal of attention. What is your child seeking when they keep interrupting you? What is their behavior telling you? How can you respond in a more effective way? I created a tool called, "Dial-A-Discipline" . Dial-A-Discipline is a wheel that you can use to identify and correct your child's...

Redirecting Attention, part one 03.02.2022 4:52

How do you redirect attention? Why does ignoring the behavior make it worse?  Learn the 4 steps to redirect attention successfully.  Example of them interrupting you when you’re on the phone or busy in the kitchen or talking to a friend or a teacher. I created a tool called, "Dial-A-Discipline" . Dial-A-Discipline is a wheel that you can use to identify and correct your child's misbehavi...