Episodes

  • Ep. 36 - Sibling Rivalry

    Ep. 36 - Sibling Rivalry
    Mar 27 2022
    As a parent, it can be difficult to deal with your children arguing or fighting. You may feel torn to pick sides, or feel like there’s no way to win in the situation. Luckily, I have some tips for you, and the one that I think you’ll really enjoy is that you don’t need to be involved in your children’s fights. You read that right! Take a listen and find out how to best deal with sibling rivalry!
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    32 mins
  • Ep. 35 - Be Your Own Advocate

    Ep. 35 - Be Your Own Advocate
    Mar 22 2022
    While attempting to recover from Doug's highly overstayed welcome, I had some very concerning interactions with my new psychiatrist. Doctors are generally very helpful, and certainly know more about medicine than I ever will. However, that doesn't mean they get it right all the time, or that each of them is great at what they do. You know yourself better than they do, so when something doesn't feel right you have to speak up for yourself. You are your best advocate!
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    27 mins
  • Ep. 34 - Doug's Back

    Ep. 34 - Doug's Back
    Mar 7 2022
    Doug is back and brought his friend anxiety with him. Living with both depression and anxiety is an actual nightmare. It's isolating, debilitating, and can be really scary. So I'm sharing my story in hopes of helping others going through something similar.
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 33 - 10 Tips for Better Behavior

    Ep. 33 - 10 Tips for Better Behavior
    Feb 23 2022
    Ever wanted your kids to behave better, but don't know where to start? These 10 tips help you do just that! Some are easy, some take practice, but used consistently, these tips can help you improve your relationship with your child and build a foundation that fosters better behavior habits.
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    22 mins
  • Ep. 32 - Helping Kids With Friendship Issues

    Ep. 32 - Helping Kids With Friendship Issues
    Feb 6 2022
    Friendships can be tough, especially for kids. Every parent encounters a situation where their child comes to them with friendship issues, and it can be difficult to know how to guide them through it. It can also be difficult to not insert yourself into the problem. This week, I give you a six-step plan to help you navigate the issue with your child instead of for them.
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    20 mins
  • Ep. 31 - Consequences That Work

    Ep. 31 - Consequences That Work
    Jan 25 2022
    Last week we covered punishment vs discipline, but why do some consequences still not yield a change in behavior? This week, I'm talking logical consequences, how to make sure they are appropriate, and how to relay them so that you get the most out of your behavior change!
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 30 - Punishment vs Discipline

    Ep. 30 - Punishment vs Discipline
    Jan 16 2022
    It’s not unusual for parents to be confused by the differences between punishment and discipline. In our modern language the two words are often used interchangeably, even though they originally meant very different things. This week, I go over the important difference between the two, and how to master the art of positive discipline.
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    29 mins
  • Ep. 29 - The Functions of Behavior

    Ep. 29 - The Functions of Behavior
    Jan 2 2022
    Ever see your kid, spouse, friends or random people doing something or acting a certain way and wonder why they're doing that? This week, I'm answering that exact question. All behavior, problematic or not, serves a function, and I'm here to explain what those functions are, what they mean, and how to spot them. Once you figure out the "why", then you can begin to shape problem behavior or fuel desired behavior-it's that easy!
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    21 mins