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The APtitude podcast series is exclusive content for APtitude members. APtitude is the place to get positive about discipline and serves as complimentary content to the Positive Discipline Course.

Michelle McHale & Michael Brown


    • May 7, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from APtitude Podcast

    Toddlerhood; The Most Violent Time Of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 25:25


    On this episode we are going to explore why aggression in young children is such a a common behaviour. We are going to help you focus on how best to deal with aggression when it does happen and why it is not necessarily a reflection of poor parenting.

    The Surprising Outcomes Of Rewards & Praise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 23:39


    On this episode we explore the difference between praise and encouragement and why rewards are not as effective as you think. We are going to help you focus on how to offer praise in a meaningful and authentic way and to have courage to parent without using the lure of rewards.

    Toddlerhood; The Most Violent Time Of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 25:25


    On this episode we are going to explore why aggression in young children is such a a common behaviour. We are going to help you focus on how best to deal with aggression when it does happen and why it is not necessarily a reflection of poor parenting.

    The Surprising Outcomes Of Rewards & Praise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 23:39


    On this episode we explore the difference between praise and encouragement and why rewards are not as effective as you think. We are going to help you focus on how to offer praise in a meaningful and authentic way and to have courage to parent without using the lure of rewards.

    How To Respect Tantrums & Power Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 30:18


    On this episode we explore why tantrums can feel so uncomfortable, even contagious and how to step out of a power struggle. We are going to help you focus on why tantrums cannot be managed, what is developmentally normal and how to curb your reactivity levels.

    Setting Boundaries With Love Not Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 27:06


    On this episode we explore why setting boundaries can often feel exhausting, especially when you anticipate the childs reaction or you feel guilty for saying no. We are going to help you focus on why knowing your own values and providing safety can help you feel more confident in setting boundaries with love and clarity.

    Why Mood Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 28:22


    On this episode we explore why sometimes your child feels deliberately irritating and at other times totally delightful. We are going to help you focus on why mood matters and how it is probably the single most important thing that impacts your parenting.

    How To Respect Tantrums & Power Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 30:18


    On this episode we explore why tantrums can feel so uncomfortable, even contagious and how to step out of a power struggle. We are going to help you focus on why tantrums cannot be managed, what is developmentally normal and how to curb your reactivity levels.

    Setting Boundaries With Love Not Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 27:06


    On this episode we explore why setting boundaries can often feel exhausting, especially when you anticipate the childs reaction or you feel guilty for saying no. We are going to help you focus on why knowing your own values and providing safety can help you feel more confident in setting boundaries with love and clarity.

    Why Mood Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 28:22


    On this episode we explore why sometimes your child feels deliberately irritating and at other times totally delightful. We are going to help you focus on why mood matters and how it is probably the single most important thing that impacts your parenting.

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