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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 #124: The difference between coaching and therapy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-124-difference-between-coaching-and-therapy_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Ep #124: The difference between coaching and therapy
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Have you wondered what is the difference between coaching and therapy or tried to determine which would be best for your family?
In this episode, we discuss the difference between coaching and therapy and how you can determine your child's needs.
Therapy is focused on healing from mental health issues and the difficult emotions you're feeling because of your mental health issues. Mental health issues include the diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, Autism, trauma, and PTSD. A therapist is someone who is licensed to address these specific issues.
On the other hand, a coach is someone you go to when you want to get unstuck and set achievable goals. A coach helps you replace unhealthy or unsuccessful habits with new ones.
Both coaching and therapy can be beneficial to your child. Many parents will do both coaching and therapy as a way to address difficulties more comprehensively.
The goal in deciding between coaching, therapy, or both is to determine what would be the best course of action to address what your child struggles with.
Smarter Parenting only provides coaching. When you sign up for a coaching session, you will learn how to implement the Teaching-Family Model's behavior skills to address specific behavior issues by getting a tailored plan specific to your family's needs.
Coaching allows us to help families all over the world improve relationships and find success.
If your family could benefit from coaching, sign up for the gold or platinum level of the Smarter Parenting Club.
![Ep #123: How to talk to your kids about racism and other difficult topics](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-123-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-racism-and-other-difficult-topics_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Ep #123: How to talk to your kids about racism and other difficult topics
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
We can talk to our children about racism, religion, politics, sex, drugs, or social issues without the conversations turning into a heated debate.
When topics are challenging to discuss, we tend to avoid talking about them.
We need to talk about these crucial issues. Change doesn't happen until we can talk about these issues without getting defensive or emotional.
You don't have to know everything, or even agree, but being able to really listen to your child's concerns and answer any question honestly is vital in creating an atmosphere of trust and acceptance.
Talking about complicated topics isn't easy for most children. If you respond with anger or frustration, they will stop coming to you for advice.
If they don't feel comfortable talking to you, they will find someone they do feel comfortable talking with, and you may not always like the advice they receive.
The skill of Effective Communication is life-changing. When a child can feel heard and understood, even if you don't always believe the same, they will value your opinion, and your relationship will grow.
Effective Communication shows you how to remove the emotional response from communication. Doing this allows you to listen to understand instead of listening to respond. Using Effective Communication will enable you to find common ground, see multiple viewpoints, and better understand others' experiences.
![Ep #122: Special education and the law with Catherine Michael](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-122-special-education-and-the-law-with-catherine-michael_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Ep #122: Special education and the law with Catherine Michael
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
It can be frustrating and disheartening at times to find resources, and even information about resources within school systems. There is hope!
Today, ADHD Parenting Coach, Siope Kinikini, speaks with attorney Catherine Michael to learn about the laws and options available to provide the appropriate resources and accommodations your child needs to succeed in school.
Sometimes schools and educators don’t know what resources are available or what they are legally required to provide for your child.
It is never too late to help your child get the resources they need. Help and hope are there for you and your child.
Catherine Michael’s Kindle book “The Exceptional Parent's Guide to Special Education Law and Advocacy” is available at Amazon.com.
![Ep #121: It's okay not to be okay](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4701387/ep-121-its-okay-not-to-be-okay_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Ep #121: It's okay not to be okay
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
As parents, we may feel that we need to be the ones that hold it together for our families. That we need to operate at inhuman levels all the time and that we're not allowed to feel less than that.
If this pandemic has taught us anything, it's been that it's okay not to be okay all the time. As a parent, you are allowed to have emotions and to feel them. You are allowed to need breaks or have an off day.
These things do not make you a terrible parent. They make you a real one. They make you a relatable one.
Sometimes, by keeping it all together all the time, we are sending the wrong message to our children. We may see it as being strong, but our children may learn that it's not okay for them to struggle and have off days. Or that it's not okay to discuss difficult topics.
Which is not what we want them to learn. We want to help our children learn how to manage their emotions and fears in healthy and productive ways instead of sweeping them into a corner or covering them up.
When parents can be real and vulnerable and articulate their fears and concerns, it is very liberating for kids. They feel they have a safe space to discuss their thoughts and feelings, especially when parents can use Effective Communication.
We're going to get through this. You're doing a fantastic job dealing with everything that's happening. And it's okay to take those breaks and eat the chocolate!