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Drawing on years of experience working with families, Parenting Coaches Siope Kinikini and Kimber Petersen share how families can improve, heal, and find success using the proven methods of the Teaching-Family Model. Visit smarterparenting.com to learn more.
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![Ep #103: Creating a foundation for success with Following Instructions](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-103-following-instructions-essential-kids-success_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Ep #103: Creating a foundation for success with Following Instructions
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Following Instructions builds the foundation for a successful life.
Following Instructions reduces frustration, arguing, and talking back. It keeps kids focused on what is expected of them while preparing them for the future.
Following Instructions helps parents build and repair relationships with their child as it reduces conflict and helps the child achieve success.
Learn more about Follow Instructions: https://www.smarterparenting.com/skills/following-instructions/
![Ep #102: Helping kids stay focused and on task](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-102-helping-kids-stay-focused-and-on-task_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Ep #102: Helping kids stay focused and on task
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Under the best of circumstances, children can have a hard time staying focused and staying on task. What kids--and families--are experiencing during this time is not normal.
Having to frequently check-up on your child and correct their behavior can exacerbate the pressure you're under. When parents feel overwhelmed, it can be easy to respond in ways that we can make the problems worse, so it's important to learn Correcting Behaviors' skill.
The way we correct our child can either damage or strengthen our relationship with them. Because of this, it's essential to be strategic in how we address problems.
When a correction is given with love and trust, your child will grow up feeling that way. If corrections are given from a place of anger or frustration, your child will grow up feeling that they are the problem instead of believing they have a problem that needs to be solved.
If you are struggling with addressing certain behaviors, we recommend creating a script of what you will do or say. Having a script allows you to stay focused on what needs to happen and not get distracted.
If you are struggling with helping your child during the pandemic, this is the podcast for you!
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![Ep #101: Teaching your kid to function without you](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4701387/ADHD-logo_300x300.png)
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Ep #101: Teaching your kid to function without you
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
As parents, we want to teach our children to function without us. We want them to know what to do in any situation. We want them to be able to be an advocate for themselves. We want them to be successful at school, work, and in their relationships.
If we want our children to know what to do when we are not around. We have to Role-play it, and then Role-play it repeatedly until they are comfortable and know how to do it. Without practice, it is hard for children to remember what they are supposed to do as our brains only remember so much information at a time. It’s the practicing that makes something real to a child, not the words we tell them.
Role-playing is an often underutilized skill, but it is one of the most important ones in preparing our kids for the future. You can Role-play with both young children and teenagers. You can Role-play any situation, from making friends, knowing how to interview for a job, or what to do when someone is mean.
Role-playing doesn’t require any fancy equipment; it just requires us to be consistent.
If you're looking for help, we have the Smarter Parenting Club. Join today!
![Ep #100: How to give consequences that work](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-100-how-to-give-consequences-that-work_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Ep #100: How to give consequences that work
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Welcome to episode 100! We are so grateful for all of you and look forward to the next 100 episodes!
We are excited to announce the Smarter Parenting Club. We know that families have different needs. The Smarter Parenting Club aims to meet families where they are, with three different levels. You will have access to exclusive content, podcasts, videos, coaching, and so much more in the club.
Sign up today! We can't wait for you to join us. Club.Smarterparenting.com
Giving consequences that work can be tricky. Frequently when giving a consequence, parents tend to go to the extreme, which leaves parents nowhere to go if it doesn't work.
A consequence aims to teach our child. Consequences are not punishments. When giving a consequence, parents should ask themselves, "What is the least amount of consequence to get my child to stop the negative behavior?"
Consequences must meet the five components of Effective Negative Consequences.
- First, the consequence needs to be immediate and should happen as soon as possible after the negative behavior.
- Second, it needs to match the inappropriate behavior.
- Third, you need to be able to follow through with consequences every time the negative behavior happens.
- Fourth, you shouldn't give the same consequence for all negative behavior.
- Fifth, the consequence should mean something to your child. If the consequence doesn't mean something to your child, they have no motivation to stop their negative behavior.
Learn about Effective Negative Consequences on SmarterParenting.com
For full show notes and transcript visit: https://www.smarterparenting.com/adhd-parenting-podcast/
We can’t wait to see you in the Smarter Parenting Club!
![Ep #99: Creating connection with your child](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-99-creating-connections-with-your-child_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Ep #99: Creating connection with your child
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
One of the best ways to create connections with your kids is to acknowledge what they are doing. We all want to feel that someone sees us.
Observe and Describe is a beautiful tool to help parents deepen connections with their kids as it allows them to describe what is happening without judgment or emotion. This is especially helpful when children struggle to communicate or if communication tends to be hostile.
When you use Observe and Describe with your child, or anybody for that matter, it signals to them that you are present and that what they are doing matters to you. This knowledge will strengthen your relationship as they will feel that they can come to you about anything, and you will be there for them.
The more you use Observe and Describe, the more your children will reciprocate and show you the respect and understanding you are showing them. Which will help them to better understand and communicate with all people they come in contact with.
The world can be a challenging place for children, but knowing you see and appreciate what they are doing will go a long way in helping them feel secure with themselves and their place in the world.
Even though Observe and Describe is simple to do it holds so much power. For more information on Observe and Describe visit: https://www.smarterparenting.com/adhd-parenting-podcast/
We are excited that we will be launching the Smarter Parenting Club. Stay tuned for details. Sign up today. https://club.smarterparenting.com/