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  • In Episode 104, Kyle and Sara, LPCs, talk about one of the most important steps to effectively change behavior in a family. The follow up conversation is vital in not only encouraging desirable behavior but also teaching new behavior and skills. Why is it so hard to do the follow up? Why do kids resist it so much? Is it possible to create a different type of interaction where the child actually welcomes and looks forward to the follow up conversation?



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  • In Episode 103, Kyle and Sara, LPCs talk with Kelly Tietsort about her experience as a mom of a teenager and pre-teen twins. When she came to us for help the kids were all under the age of 4, there were huge tantrums, and they were struggling with how to handle their kids' aggression. Kelly and her husband Zach were exhausted and didn’t know what else to do, that is when they reached out for some help. Listen as she discusses how getting parent coaching has changed everything for them as a family

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  • In Episode 102, Kyle and Sara, LPCs discuss the growing ability parents have to track their kids. We discuss the positive and negative outcomes that may come as a result of using this technology. Does it help our kids be safe while also hinder our kids from learning valuable skills they need for adulthood? Is there a way to use the technology while also helping our kids be confident independent humans?

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  • In Episode 101, Kyle and Sara, LPCs have a discussion with Joey Odom, father of 2 teenagers and founder of Aro. He shares his transformational journey from being a distracted dad to an intentional one. We talk with him about how challenging it can be to really be present with our children. We also dive into how our kids need and want us to model what a healthy relationship with technology even looks like. This episode will equip parents with the tools to create a family that is able to be present with one another.

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  • In Episode 100, Kyle and Sara, LPCs celebrate reaching this milestone by sharing some of the ways the podcast has helped families. Then we dive into a conversation where we discuss some of the ways we have recently messed up as parents. We invite every parent, no matter where they are on their journey, to join us as we continue to grow and change. This parenting adventure isn’t about being perfect but about imperfect progress.

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  • In Episode 99, Kyle and Sara, LPCs interview Sarah Moore, author of the book Peaceful Discipline. She has been featured on NBC, CBS, and many parenting magazines. We dive into her journey as a parent and the transformational moment that changed how she wanted to parent. She also shares how Story Teaching is a powerful tool that can help children process their emotions and work through the events of the day.

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  • In Episode 98, Kyle and Sara, LPCs interview Bethany Jones about her journey raising 2 girls off the grid. Early on in their parenting, she and her husband Jimmy made a decision they weren’t going to spank their kids and they knew they needed some other tools. This is when they sought out parent coaching. Needless to say this was a huge shift for them, but the results speak for themselves. A surprising outcome was that the teenager years have been some of the best they have had. Listen in on this conversation about moving away from fear and into deeper connection as a family.




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  • In Episode 97, Kyle and Sara, LPCs discuss how common it is for kids and parents to use "Stop" as a tool to resolve conflict. However, all it typically accomplishes is creating power struggles within the family. We share 4 specific steps we use that will help parents and kids to actually make long-lasting change.



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  • In Episode 96, Kyle and Sara, LPC’s have the opportunity to interview two experts on the topic of children and ADHD. Dr. Katia Fredriksen & Dr. Yael Rothman, are pediatric neuropsychologists and authors of the book “Different Thinkers: ADHD”. We talk about how parents can support their children to better understand the diagnosis free from the shame that sometimes comes along with it. This conversation will be a great resource for all adults who spend any time with kids who have ADHD.

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  • In Episode 95, Sara and I discuss how difficult it can be to connect with kids when life gets busy. We delve into why intentional connection during these times is so crucial to cultivating an open and honest relationship with children. If we aren’t intentional then we risk making the disconnection the new norm in the family.



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  • In Episode 94, I get the opportunity to interview Justin about his journey as a dad. He wanted so badly to have a deep connected relationship with his kids. He wanted them to grow up in a home free of yelling and fear. However, he discovered he didn’t have all the tools or the skills he needed to succeed at this goal. This is when he reached out for help and we started coaching. Listen in as we explore how he made the change and how it has transformed his family.

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  • In Episode 93, Kyle and Sara, LPC’s discuss how to handle kids when their need for attention seems to be endless. Most parents tend to approach these moments by ignoring it, punishing it, or giving into it. There is another way. We discuss 4 specific techniques to help shift this dynamic in the family today.


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  • In Episode 92, Kyle and Sara, LPC’s discuss issues that come from raising kids that are either selfish or selfless. We need to help our kids know who they are and advocate for their needs, while also teaching them that the world doesn’t revolve around them. We share 3 specific steps we take to try and thread this needle with our own children.

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  • In Episode 91, Kyle and Sara, LPC’s discuss the joys and the struggles of having a quiet kid. Quiet kids can make a lot of things easier in a family but it can be really challenging for them later on in life. It is important for parents to help these kids know what they want and help them communicate how they feel. If they don’t learn this skill they are more likely to give into peer pressure and also be in codependent relationships.

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  • In Episode 90, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the importance of giving kids power and control. When children feel they have no power and control in their lives they will be more resistant and defiant. Knowing they have the power to write their own story leads to kids being more resilient and confident throughout their entire lives.


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  • In Episode 89, Kyle and Sara, LPC’s do a follow-up discussion on Episode 27. A lot of people have commented recently that parents need to be giving their kids consequences. We want to dive deeper into this topic to see it from a different angle. Sara and I explore different types of consequences and how a parent’s intent changes the entire equation.

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  • In Episode 88, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss what it takes to prepare kids to be successful adults. Do kids need to be toughened up so they don’t wilt under the pressure or does it make it more challenging for them in adulthood? We also discuss the soft skills children need to learn to help them face life’s ups and downs.

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  • In Episode 87, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss whether or not expecting kids to listen to their parents the first time is a healthy expectation. Do parents listen to their kids or their spouses the first time? Is it important for parents to teach their kids to also listen to themselves and not just the adults in their lives?

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  • In Episode 86, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss how our social media account has blown up and people have been saying “kids need to be held accountable”. We give specific steps parents can take to help kids of all ages develop the skill of taking responsibility for their behavior.

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  • In Episode 85, Sara and Kyle, LPCs, discuss the power and importance of intentional connection. We both understand how busy life can become, especially as the kids get older, but that is why we need to be even more purposeful about how we connect and communicate with our kids. We share some of our favorite activities and games that we use to connect with each of our children.

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