The First Five Accomplishments of Character

Join hosts Milly Albers and Dr Terence Sheppard, co-author of Positive Parenting: How to Raise Happy and Resilient Kids, as they explore the first five of the Ten Accomplishments of Character — the essential traits every child needs to grow into a capable, compassionate adult:

Self-Confidence

Persistence

Maturity

Grace

Respect

Through personal stories and expert strategies, Milly and Terence share how to encourage these qualities in your own family — starting from the toddler years. Whether you're a new parent or raising teens, this conversation offers down-to-earth, practical advice you can start using today.

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These are discussions based on topics from "Positive Parenting: A Guide to Raising Psychologically Healthy Children", written by Dr Terence Sheppard and Dr Margaret Kummerow.

Visit ⁠www.positiveparenting.au⁠ for details on where to purchase the book.

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In this episode of Positive Parents, Resilient Kids, host Milly Albers welcomes Dr. Terence Sheppard and a remarkable young guest, 12-year-old artist and interviewer Isabella Taylor. Together, they discuss the balance of parenting in a world where kids are exposed to complex issues at increasingly young ages.

Isabella, wise beyond her years, shares her thoughts on how young people perceive social media, failure, identity, and other big topics they encounter daily. Dr. Sheppard offers insights on fostering open communication, questioning whether kids need more space to process things on their own or if parents should step in more actively. Are we overloading children with information, or are we underestimating their ability to handle it? Join us for this discussion on guiding our kids through a challenging world with resilience and understanding.

For more about Isabella Taylor visit: https://isabellataylor.com.au/

These are discussions based on topics from "Positive Parenting: A Guide to Raising Psychologically Healthy Children", written by Dr Terence Sheppard and Dr Margaret Kummerow. Visit ⁠www.positiveparenting.au⁠ for details on where to purchase the book.Follow us on socials for more! @positiveparents.podcast

Thank you parents for sending in your questions for Dr Sheppard! In this episode Milly (a toddler parent herself) asks Dr Terence Sheppard the following questions:

• How do you approach conflict between siblings, especially siblings where their personalities just clash?

• How can I avoid yelling at my children when they won’t listen to get their attention?

• How can I communicate with my defiant toddler?

• Why do toddlers fight bedtime and how do we support that?

• My toddler only wants “mummy to do it” - how can I help him understand that dad can help too?

• My toddler is super clingy… how can I encourage more free play?

Join us as Terence shares practical advice and a compassionate understanding of common parenting dilemmas. From why toddlers say "no" frequently to strategies for getting their attention without yelling.

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These are discussions based on topics from "Positive Parenting: A Guide to Raising Psychologically Healthy Children", written by Dr Terence Sheppard and Dr Margaret Kummerow. Visit www.positiveparenting.au for details on where to purchase the book.

Follow us on socials for more! @positiveparents.podcast