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In this episode, I am talking with Alexandra Eidens of Big Life Journal, all about developing a growth mindset.
We talk about:
What the Big Life Journal is and how it helps your child learn about growth mindset. The difference between a growth mindset and fixed mindset. The importance of modeling your mindset as a parent. How to incorporate this in your daily life. The dangers of using fixed mindset praise and how to praise your kids in a growth mindset way. How to help your child develop intrinsic motivation. What to focus on in the tween/ teen years to help them maintain a growth mindset.Make sure to check out Big Life Journal at https://biglifejournal.com
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Today I'm talking with Bryony Rust, a speech and language therapist, all about social communication.
In this episode we talk about:
What social communication is and why it's so important. Why social understanding is so easy to overlook as a necessary life skill. How you can help your children learn social communication skills from a very young age. Why listening is half the battle and how to help your child use whole-body listening. Why the eyes are a window into your thought process. The importance of taking your child's perspective.. literally and figuratively. Why you should give your child more time to respond than you naturally feel comfortable with. The value of play and stories in learning social understanding skills.Check out Bryony's work at https://saltbythesea.com
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In this episode, I am talking about something that is often overlooked when we think about parenting...parenting with your values in mind.
This episode is actually the first 2 out of 5 lessons on values in my Parenting By Design Membership.
We are talking about...
Identifying your values and defining what they mean for yourself and your child. Resolving values that are in conflict with each other. Creating a plan to put values into action in your parenting based on your child's development, temperament, and learning style.Don't forget to grab the Values in Action guide at https://theempathicparent.com/values
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Today I'm talking to Laura Jean, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who promotes mindful, connected eating.
In this episode we talk about:
What it means to eat with awareness and how to develop this practice in your family.
How to listen to your "food navigation system".
How food rules can contribute to an unhealthy relationship with food.
The responsibilities of parents and the rights of children when it comes to making food choices.
Why emotions are not the problem when it comes to emotional eating.
How to begin eating with awareness if you have a rocky relationship with food.
How mothers with a history of an eating disorder can navigate this topic in a way that is healthy for their children and supportive of their own well-being.
Download Laura Jean's free guide "The 5 Steps to Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Food." https://eatwithawareness.com/kids
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Today I'm joined by best-selling author, Debbie Reber to talk about her latest book Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World.
In this episode we talk about:
What it means to be differently wired. The pros and cons of a formal diagnosis. What matters most when it comes to supporting children who are neurodiverse. What educators and parents of neurotypical kids should know. The "Tilts" parents can use right now to change their thoughts and behavior and in turn, their children's behavior.Join me at https://epaftershow.com to contiue the conversation!
Check out:
Differently Wired by Deborah Reber
Tilt Parenting Podcast
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Today I'm talking to Julie Feuerheedt, Founder of The Dragonfly Movement.
In this episode we talk about:
Teen girls and the myth of perfection.
Learning to acknowledge your inner-critic.
How moms can help girls develop self-love from an early age.
The power of finding a tribe in the teen years and it's impact on mental health.
Developing boundaries in friendships.
Supporting teens through this HUGE life transition.
Social media's impact on teens today and how to create boundaries around it.
Find out more about The Dragonfly Movement at http://www.dragonflymovement.org
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Today I'm joined by Marianne van den Broek, a psychiatrist who believes in focusing on mental wellness rather than mental illness.
In this episode we talk about:
What it means to take a holistic approach to psychiatry. How much genetic predisposition factors into mental illness. Protective factors parents can use to increase mental wellness in their children and them selves, while decreasing the chance of childhood anxiety and depression. What it means to be resilient and how it factors into our every day lives. How to start building resilience if you have struggled with mental illness. How to take care of yourself and buffer your children if you are depressed.Marianne also graciously shares her own experience with postpartum depression after the birth of her son.
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By tuning in every week you can expect to hear conversation swith experts and those working to make a difference in the lives of children and families. Gain effective parenting strategies and information backed by science and get your questions answered to help you apply strategies to your unique family needs.
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