Unqualified Parenting

Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting's Sarah Moore taught us so much about e learning, play-based education, and dealing with the angsty child years during a pandemic! No matter the age of your child, you'll learn some amazing tips on teaching your children from home, whether they're in school, home learning, or too young to be in school yet! You can follow Sarah and join one of her fabulous courses...

In this episode our hosts have split the chores and cover both sides of working parents. Cody goes over the way our working out of the house can impact our kids and Jen discusses how running a household and managing the family is divvied out among working parents, according to a few online studies. Spoiler alert, whether you work or stay at home, there's pros and cons to both! So listen in, and tr...

Traditional families are difficult enough, but you add a whole new dynamic to the mix when there's step-kids and exes coming into the picture. Here are the top 5 reasons why it's so hard. You know what they say, knowing is half the battle! We hope these tips and guidance help you through the turmoil of your blended family. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, email us at hello@unqualfi...

How can you still trick or treat and be safe? What were the top 10 best and worst candies of 2019? What are the 5 worst costumes for sale for your kid right now? And what are some things you may not have thought of for this years strange pandemic Halloween? All the answers, and more, are right here in this week's episode. Here is the trick or treating website Cody mentioned on this episode Hallowe...

Do you have an attention seeking child or a bossy tween? Are you bewildered and don't understand where this behavior is coming from, or how to fix it? Try these 5 tips and be sure to email us with questions and stories at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com! Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for what you want to hear next? Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com and don't forget to sub...

Don't you love hearing about other people in a similar situation? Isn't relating to someone just so satisfying? Well Ken is a dad who coparents so well with his ex, they've even considered writing a book! He and his current wife and their child are at a point of parenting smoothly with the ex and their two kids feel right at home! For tips, tricks and when this type of relationship can/can't work,...

Are you ready to take the next step with your partner? Important tips and how to start off on the right foot! Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for what you want to hear next? Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Think your kid would never catfish someone or post inappropriate things online?  Think your child is too shy to be groomed by a predator online?  Don't wait until it's too late to find out.  Listen to these tips on how to talk to your kids and the signs to watch out for to keep your kids safe! Cody's Show Notes!!! The LEGO Group wants to help keep kids safe online. Their new initiat...

What is Infant Mental Health Therapy? What to do if you feel your child or stepchild needs therapy, and how to approach your spouse about it. What if you aren't quite sure if they need that level of help yet, where can you turn? We answer these and more with expert guess Dr. Ailyn Payan from sunny Florida! To learn more about Dr. Ailyn Payan and her stepmom coaching launch, visit www.momsbychoicev...

Do you feel you're being helpful, only to be snapped at? Is your stepkid rolling their eyes at you? Do you feel at a loss when trying to connect with kids? Then you need this episode all about Phrasing. Cody's super distilled show notes:  Talking to kids: 1. Address them by their name. 2. Don't change your voice. 3. Physically get down to their level. 4. Go with the flow of conversation. 5. "...

Is it time to disengage from your step kids before one of you loses your mind? Do you feel like you're a stepparent that somehow cares more about certain aspects of your stepchild's life than the bio-parent?  What is disengaging and how do you do it?  Maarit, from  Blended Family Frappé has the answers! You can read more about disengaging at www.blendedfamilyfrappe.com Follow Maarit...

How does your blended family do Mother's and Father's day?  Do you need some tips?  Did this year not go quite as planned?  Well we have some advice for you so strap in for another Unqualified Parenting episode! Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for what you want to hear next? Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen...

Whether you're a step mom or a step dad, you've experienced jealousy!  Towards your stepkids. Jealousy towards your spouse, or  maybe stepkids have dealt with jealousy towards you, but odds are you've dealt with jealousy in some form or another.  We dive deep into why this happens, and how to help your partner, or yourself, through it! The 7 steps of becoming a stepparent.

What can you step back from, and not feel guilty about? It's time to sit back and relax, or try to bite your tongue, and learn how and when in this episodes tips and advice. Questions, comments, or suggestions for what you want to hear next? Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

When the Spanish Flu hit in 1918, life was a lot like it was today in many ways, and very different in others. Schooling remotely? Wearing a mask? Social Distancing and battling boredom as a child? Hear all about the interesting comparisons, and how to tell your kids to stop complaining by feeding them facts about how much worse it could be. Notes from the show: Articles cited: https://slate.com/h...

It's never too late, or too early, to start parenting respectfully, and we can get you started!  Questions, comments, or suggestions for what you want to hear next? Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

You're a parent. Which means you're barely holding it together! You're stuck! You're tired! And we feel you. Whether you have a toddler, tween or teen, we have some tips for you, your partner and your child to try to create some space for you to breathe! Questions, comments, or suggestions for what you want to hear next? Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com and dont' forget to subscribe wher...

Are you wondering at what age is it appropriate for your kids to be on social media? Do you NEVER want them to be on and don't see the harm in not allowing them? You just might want to listen to this episode to get a good view on the risks, and the benefits, before deciding what's best for your family. Questions, comments, or suggestions for what you want to hear next? Email us at hello@unqualifie...

Some of us have never felt the panicked claws of anxiety gripping their throats until dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. And even winter months don't compare to the isolation of quarantine and social distancing. We're here to help you from losing your cool and to not only survive, but thrive in these crazy times. Link to the CDC's page on Coronavirus ( https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov...

"If you like Coronavirus...Getting sneezed on in the train....If you're not yet contagious, if you have half a brain...." In this episode we cover the Covid-19 Coronavirus. We dispel the most common myths and misunderstandings and distill down all of the info you really need to know. We know some of your are probably burnt out on all the talk around this disease, so if you're not up to hearing yet...

What ages should you restrict screen time? Is all screen time created equal? What to watch out for and when to avoid screen time as much as possible! Find out the answers on this episode! Have a screen time story or tip? Share it with us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com

Are you looking for daycare, or thinking about changing daycares? Do you know the difference between in-home daycares and daycare centers? Or maybe you've thought about getting a nanny? Do you know how NOT to be that annoying parent to your daycare provider? Hear this, and more, on this episode that's all about daycare! Have any suggestions for the show? Any particular type of parent you'd like to...

Ever heard the saying "It takes a village to raise a child"? Well, what the hell does it mean? Listen and find out as we discuss what our villages look like, and how to cultivate and grown your own. Have any suggestions for the show? Any particular type of parent you'd like to hear us interview? Let us know at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com !

We got the opportunity to interview Andrea! Her focus is on helping service members, their spouses, and children throughout the deployment cycle and coping with the military lifestyle. She also has a very small private practice. If you have kids, the advice in this episode can apply to all ages and there are some great blended family tips as well! Have any suggestions for the show? Any particular...

It's the end of decade!! In this episode we take stock of our parenting/relationship "wins" and "fails" from the past decade. Then we set our sights on the next decade with some resolutions. Have any suggestions for the show? Any particular type of parent you'd like to hear us interview? Let us know!