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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 #116: Using Effective Communication to build deeper connections](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-116-using-effective-communication-to-build-deeper-connections_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Ep #116: Using Effective Communication to build deeper connections
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Smarter Parenting continues the story about how Effective Communication helps survivors of human trafficking in Africa and allows them to begin the healing process; and how the same outcome is possible for kids with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, etc.
Children who have experienced trauma have difficulty trusting adults and discussing that trauma. Effective Communication provides a safe space for them to feel comfortable talking about what they have experienced.
Effective Communication is a powerful tool because it can deepen relationships, no matter what a child is experiencing. Effective Communication allows a child to feel heard and understood, which in turn enables them to open up and discuss difficult topics.
Families that have open lines of communication are able to discuss difficult subjects and situations in constructive ways that lead to solutions instead of arguments and judgment.
The Teaching-Family Model allows parents to tailor their interactions with their children to find success. It is used by agencies and families worldwide because the Model is culturally and individually sensitive.
Don't forget to check out the skill of Effective Communication on SmarterParenting.com.
![Ep #115: Working with organizations that help victims of human trafficking](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-115-working-with-organizations-help-human-trafficking-victims_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Ep #115: Working with organizations that help victims of human trafficking
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Today's episode covers a challenging topic, human trafficking, as we share how we've taught the Teaching-Family Model skills to help aftercare organizations in Africa help survivors.
An estimated 2.5 million children and adults worldwide are victims of human trafficking each year. A staggering number that many organizations are looking to reduce. Those rescued often go through an aftercare program that allows them to learn how to heal, how to prevent it from happening again, and learn skills that will enable employment.
We have worked with various organizations to help the survivors through recovery by providing resources and teaching them the skills of the Teaching-Family Model. Our mission at Smarter Parenting is to heal and elevate families around the world. One of the reasons various agencies have approached us is that the Teaching-Family Model is proven to work with kids who have experienced trauma and is culturally sensitive. Because we have chosen to fulfill our mission mainly via the internet, this has allowed organizations worldwide access to materials that aid in successfully implementing these skills.
For more information about our work in Africa, please visit our website.
We are passionate about sharing the Teaching-Family Model skills because we know it helps families worldwide. If you haven't yet visited SmarterParenting.com to learn the skills, we invite you to do so.
![Ep #114: Helping kids focus and stay on task](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-114-helping-kids-focus_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Ep #114: Helping kids focus and stay on task
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
In this episode, Parenting Coach Siope Kinikini answers parents' questions about anxiety and helping kids focus, especially when it comes to remote learning.
While kids are amazing and adaptable, remote learning has been a challenge for many as it has required them to learn new skills and take a different role in their education. This shift has been more comfortable for some kids, while others have struggled with online learning as the pandemic has increased their anxiety.
If your child struggles with staying focused during remote learning, you may wonder what you can do? The good news is that you can make some small changes to help your child better pay attention. These strategies include:
- Reducing distractions.
- Getting out excess energy before they start.
- Allowing them breaks.
- Making doable to-do lists that help them stay on task and understand what they need to do.
It would be best if you tailored strategies to your child's needs and personality. It may take some time to figure out exactly what will best help your child pay attention.
When teaching your child focusing strategies, we recommend that you use the skill of Preventive Teaching and Role-playing. Using these two skills better helps your child understand what they need to do and gives them experience using these strategies. The more you can Role-play behavior and expectations, the easier it will be for your child to do it when they need to.
If your child becomes distracted during online learning, use the skill of Correcting Behaviors to help them refocus and get back on track. Correcting your child’s behavior can be tricky for a lot of parents. You can find free resources on Smarter Parenting that will help.
If you want help individualizing focusing strategies for your child, sign up for the Smarter Parenting Club.
![Ep #113: Why the Teaching-Family Model creates lasting change](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-113-why-the-teaching-family-model-creates-lasting-change_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Ep #113: Why the Teaching-Family Model creates lasting change
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Understanding how the Teaching-Family came about and how it's been used to change children and families helps parents better understand the Teaching-Family Model's power in their lives.
In this episode, Eric Bjorklund, President of Utah Youth Village, talks about how the Teaching-Family Model came to be, the research that's gone into proving its effectiveness, and how it's used worldwide. He shares stories of how he's used the Teaching-Family Model as a dad and the difference it made in his relationships with his kids, and the success that Utah Youth Village has witnessed.
Smarter Parenting is a division of Utah Youth Village and was created to help families worldwide access the power of the Teaching-Family Model.
The Teaching-Family Model was developed in the 1960s to deal with children who had challenging behavior. The researchers found that they could teach children how to be successful long-term by teaching them specific behavioral skills that allow them to learn, grow, and change. By focusing on the good a child is doing, you will start to see incredible results.
Since the 1960s, the Teaching-Family Model been used by agencies, schools, and parents worldwide to address all types of behavior.
The Teaching-Family is not only for kids with problematic behaviors; any child and family can benefit from using the behavior skills you will find on SmarterParenting.com.
The success of the Teaching-Family is due to its focus on relationships and helping the child do better by teaching them what they should do and allowing them to change.
For a short video of the history of the Teaching-Family Model, watch this video.
For more information on the Teaching-Family Model, we hope you'll check out the resources available on SmarterParenting.com.
For help implementing the Teaching-Family Model in your family, sign up for parenting coaching.
![Ep #112: Creating family routines that work](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-112-creating-family-routines-that-work_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Ep #112: Creating family routines that work
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Creating family routines that work are tricky enough during the best of times. With the constant changes to work and school schedules brought about because of the pandemic, it can be hard to feel like you're finding a routine that works for your family.
When determining a schedule, take into consideration the needs of your family and their personalities. Does your family do better on more or less structure? Do your kids do better when given some freedom? Are they more of a morning or an evening person?
Understanding your family's needs will help you create a schedule that works for how your family functions. If your family likes a lot of structure, a routine with very little structure won't be effective.
Because of the different needs of your family, you may need multiple schedules. That's okay. The purpose of a family routine is to help each family member in a way that works for them.
Don't feel guilty if your family routine doesn't look like popular routines. It's okay to have more or less structure than someone else or do things differently. Remember, no routine will be useful if it doesn't make sense for your family.
Helping your child understand the routine and what is expected of them is crucial in making that routine work. The behavior skill of Preventive Teaching helps you do just that. When a child understands what is expected of them and how they need to respond to certain things, they are more likely to do it independently.
You can find the behavior skill of Preventive Teaching on the Smarter Parenting website.
Don't forget to join the Smarter Parenting Club. You will have access to incredible parenting resources that will help make your life easier.