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You're not as bad as you think. Does your Anger make you feel like a bad person? Does your Anger make you think there is no hope? If so, today's episode is for you. You probably aren't as bad of a person as you think you are. I have three tools and a project for you to do today! Go grab your paper and pen for today's podcast as we look at our anger and do a little activity.  Love what you hear? Subscribe to Families Matter Most on your favourite podcast provider. Looking for more of Families Matter Most check us out at www.familiesmattermost.com On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesMatterMost  On Instagram at @familiesmattermost   Looking for more on this topic? Anger Feelings Mixed Emotions When Life Is Crap  

This week we have an awesome activity so grab that paper and pen and let's get started! Have multiple kids? Grab a few pages. This will be a good one! In this week's episode, we are going to look into the words our kids believe. The things our kids do that frustrate us, or make us happy. Do you see a link between their beliefs and your frustrations?  We as parents can build our kids up and help them succeed when we pinpoint the beliefs, struggles, and lies.  But pin pointing these can be tough. Which is why I am going to share some lies, and some questions for you to ask yourself and keep in your tool box for later. Love what you hear? Subscribe to Families Matter Most on your favourite podcast provider. Looking for more of Families Matter Most check us out at www.familiesmattermost.com On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesMatterMost  On Instagram at @familiesmattermost   Looking for more on this topic? Is Your Kid A Jerk? Help! My Kid Keeps Lying Seven Year Olds Blanket Time- Teaching Littles Self Control     

Today, I want to talk to you about life. Life from a dramatic point of view, if you know teens they will be honest and dramatic sometimes. As adults, we often try to be little the struggles.  Unfortunately, the longer we push those struggles away and don't deal with them the worse it gets! So instead of avoiding the big emotions, we are going to work on accepting our experiences and make the healthy changes to succeed! I have the 5 steps for you, when life feels like absolute crap!   Love what you hear? Subscribe to Families Matter Most on your favourite podcast provider. Looking for more of Families Matter Most check us out at www.familiesmattermost.com On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesMatterMost  On Instagram at @familiesmattermost   Want more on this topic? Exhaustion, Overwhelm, and Burnout Dealing with Stressful Situations Self Sabotage The Three Lies  

Are you ready to make some changes for the New Year? Or this week depending on when you are listening?  Our mindset can make a huge difference when it comes to reaching our goals. This week I am sharing five great questions to ask yourself about your goals. Five fantastic questions to help change your mindset and help you make those goals reality. Go grab a pen and paper and join me today as I share 5 questions, you should answer to help you succeed at your goals.   Answer these five questions to help you reach your goals. What do you think you should do?  How will you feel after you do it?  What is your personal nemesis? What is the thing that will throw you off course?  How will you overcome your nemesis?   How will your life be when you've created this habit?   Love what you hear? Subscribe to Families Matter Most on your favourite podcast provider. Looking for more of Families Matter Most check us out at www.familiesmattermost.com On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesMatterMost  On Instagram at @familiesmattermost Looking For More Episodes Like This: Loose The Weight And Keep It Off Time Management (Part 1) Exhaustion, Overwhelm, and Burnout Four Tips To Keep The Weight Off Dealing With Stressful Situations

Grateful Christmas Special is Here! Kids can forget how many blessings and good things they have in their life. It's typical for kids to want the fun to continue, and slip into selfishness. Just like us. Once we start looking for the negatives in our lives, we always find lots of them.   I'm going to share some strategies for mom and dad to model gratefulness before Christmas is here. I have strategies to help you feel less "annoying" while reminding your kids to be grateful. And lastly, strategies to help your whole family see a heart shift this Christmas season.  Let's set our kids up for success this Christmas season!     Need more episodes like this? Is your kid a jerk? The Truth About Why Your Child is Lying Help! Why Has My Child Suddenly Changed? Blanket Time   Looking for more tools from Families Matter Most? www.familiesmattermost.com familiesmattermost@gmail.com 

Ever wonder if your kid is a sociopath? Here are three tips to help you raise good, kind humans. 

We're going to learn from Amanda and Tim, and their 9 year old daughter Rach, who was struggling with lying. They were at the ends of their rope, nothing was working to stop the lying. We uncovered what was behind it, and found a solution. These podcasts are examples of the kind of freedom my clients experience in areas of their life. If any of their stories resonate with you, maybe it's time for you to work on yourself too! Click this link to book a free strategy call and let's have an honest conversation.  Would you do me a favour? Referral is the #1 way that Families Matter Most has grown to more than 60000 podcast downloads! Please share this free resource to your community- share it out, email the link, send a comment over social, post a 5 star review- anything you can do to help us reach more parents! I'm so grateful for this community, thank you for your support! 

Jenna has lost weight many times. When she was younger she liked to workout and went to exercise classes. If she wanted to lose weight she could just give up carbs and sugar and the pounds would melt away. She lost 40 pounds doing the Keto Diet a few years ago, and she loved it, but she couldn't maintain it and over time the weight crept back. Jenna wanted to lose the weight, but more than that, she wanted to have more energy and feel comfortable in her own skin. She was sick of feeling self-conscious and constantly pulling her shirt away from her body. Jenna did the work and has lost the weight, kept it off, and transformed the way she sees herself.   If you haven't yet, be sure to go back and listen to the previous podcasts in the case study series. Number 81 is about Tara, a self-proclaimed control freak, and how she learned to be less critical and enjoy the journey.   Number 80 . It's all about where limiting thoughts sneak in and how they affect us. Why do we need to talk about our past anyway?  We dig into that, and I share some of my past and what I learned about my thoughts and feelings.   These podcasts are examples of the kind of freedom my clients experience in areas of their life. If any of their stories resonate with you, maybe it's time for you to work on yourself too! Click this link to book a free strategy call and let's have an honest conversation.    Would you do me a favour? Referral is the #1 way that Families Matter Most has grown to more than 60000 podcast downloads! Please share this free resource to your community- share it out, email the link, send a comment over social, post a 5 star review- anything you can do to help us reach more parents! I'm so grateful for this community, thank you for your support!     

A Case Study Series: Have you ever wondered what coaching, counselling, or mentoring is about? This case study series will give you a front row seat of what these look like.  Are you a control freak? This weeks case study, Tara reaches out knowing she was struggling and feeling constantly annoyed. Tara thought she she was at the point of burn out. Tara also knew what her goals were but couldn't reach them alone, she wanted to stop yelling and be more positive. Can you relate to how Tara feels? If so, join us this week as I break down some tools and tips that helped Tara and can help you too!     These podcasts are examples of the kind of freedom my clients experience in areas of their life. If any of their stories resonate with you, maybe it's time for you to work on yourself too! Click this link to book a free strategy call and let's have an honest conversation.    Would you do me a favour? Referral is the #1 way that Families Matter Most has grown to more than 60000 podcast downloads! Please share this free resource to your community- share it out, email the link, send a comment over social, post a 5 star review- anything you can do to help us reach more parents! I'm so grateful for this community, thank you for your support! 

Two more hours a day??? Here is the bonus episode answering the biggest question I have had this month. How do I get two extra hours in my day? You may not like the answer to this, but guess what?! I have some great advice and tips for this!   Join me this week, for the bonus episode in our Time Management Series. We have spent four weeks breaking down all the pieces to better balance and manage time in one's life. If you haven't listened yet, go listen to the entire series. You will see great success with this series of tips and tricks for your daily life.

A Case Study Series: Have you ever wondered what coaching, counselling, or mentoring is about? This case study series will give you a front row seat of what these look like.  Better yet, this weeks case study is a study on Jenn's own personal journey. Jenn goes deep and shares some raw truths that she had to work through to be a better mom, wife, coach, and person.  Join us this week, to hear Jenn's story. 

Starting your week off strong definitely makes a difference. When you know what's ahead for the week do you find yourself less stressed? Today I am sharing my tips that have helped me feel peace and calm when it comes to my schedule.   During this four week series, I am going to break down four pieces of Time Management that I have found will help pull you out of this rut. This week, I am diving into the tips that changed my life!  These podcasts are examples of the kind of freedom my clients experience in areas of their life. If this podcast resonates with you, maybe it's time for you to work on yourself too! Click this link to book a free strategy call and let's have an honest conversation.    Would you do me a favor? Referral is the #1 way that Families Matter Most has grown to more than 60000 podcast downloads! Please share this free resource to your community- share it out, email the link, send a comment over social, post a 5 star review- anything you can do to help us reach more parents! I'm so grateful for this community, thank you for your support!   

Are you wondering now what? I've had two weeks of learning about why I'm struggling with my time, but how do I start to see change? This week, we will be pulling out our calendars and refocusing on how to bring balance to our calendar. No guilt. Balance.    During this four week series, I am going to break down four pieces of Time Management that I have found will help pull you out of this rut. This week, I am diving into our calendars. What are we needing more of? What is missing from our calendar? Ready to make a change? Click Here for your planner/ calendar.

Do you feel like you can never win? You might be succeeding at work, but feel guilty for letting your house and family time decrease. You completed that huge to do list last week, but can barely get out of bed this week. This cycle is hard, and as women, it's often linked to our hormones.   Over the next four weeks, I am going to break down four pieces of Time Management that I have found will help pull you out of this rut. This week, I am breaking down our competing goals, and finding successes for each lane we have. 

Do you feel like all your time is spent being a mom? Chores, work, teaching, or chauffeuring your children all day long? This is a draining cycle that many parents experience throughout their life.  Over the next four weeks, I am going to break down four pieces of Time Management that I have found will help pull you out of this rut. This week, I am breaking down the Big Picture of our goals, our dreams, and our success. Why are we doing the the things we do? Is it even important? Does it matter? Plus- I have a worksheet to help you. Click Here to download now.      

Could you handle one more thing in your life? If one more person needed you for something, would you fall apart?  You're not alone if you feel like you give away every last bit of energy. There's nothing left, and you feel exhausted and defeated. Let's climb out of this pit!  Here are three big buckets that can help you decipher where to start: Loneliness Exhaustion Stress Pick one of these and take one small baby step, and I promise it will feel great.  You'll have a little more energy to take the next teeny baby step, and over time you'll make a big difference in your life.  This is how your life is going to change. One tiny habit at a time.  I want to help you get there.   If you have never had a strategy call with me, I think it's time we had a chat!  Book your free virtual check-in or visit www.familiesmattermost.com

My husband Sean joins me in this podcast to talk about our journey to get to a great marriage where we can honestly say we're best friends. . How did Sean and I get from tolerating each other- to here?  If you're ready to do the work to have a great marriage, here's where to start. 

The four predictors of divorce: criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling and contempt. Let's review what they are and how they hurt us, and then determine how to change.  I know we all want a happy marriage, so let's figure this out! Even if you're doing well, this podcast will help you know what to look for and what you can do to make your marriage even better! Based on research by Dr John Gottman.

There are common pitfalls in marriage that trip us up.  Some of them are complicated, but some of them are just plain dumb.  The words we use to make our point can destroy relationships.  Too often, one person will make a statement that derails the whole point of the conversation and next thing we know there's an argument about whether some particular wrongdoing happened on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. We've missed the point, and now we're arguing about semantics. How about you never use these statements again ever? Well, try. My husband is always angry. My wife never spends time with me. He literally ignores me. She hates me. I've just given up. The great news is, with just a few tweaks to your verbiage you can make a huge difference in your marriage. Start noticing the words you speak today!

What is a lie? Why do kids do it? And how can we get them to stop?!!  I get these questions a lot!  Usually parents are at their wits end- they've tried everything they know and nothing has worked. Seriously, lying is a difficult behavior to deal with (as you'll hear in this podcast!)Let's talk about the difference between lying and storytelling, when to use consequences, and strategies to help your kids choose honesty. You haven't ruined your kids! There's lots of ways to help them learn to tell the truth. Keep trying to reach their heart!

Moms, dads, parents, homeschoolers, recently forced to be at home parents join me and Teresa for self -care talk. Teresa has twenty -one years of experience as a parent and can say after only a few years in she hit the “walls.” She asked the question “Who am I?” Teresa felt lost and done, so she decided to spend a lot of time learning boundaries and self-care tools.  In today's podcast we are sharing these tools so don't miss it! For more information: www.familiesmattermost.com   Teresa Weidrick on Instagram @homeschool_mama_self_care  

I read a study that asked uber successful CEO's what held them back in life, and their answers are the same that I hear every day working with families. Whether it's running a multimillion dollar business or managing a busy household, you can develop the habit of contentment in life. If you want to bring more joy into your life, this podcast episode is for you!    I think you'd love these ones too! Episode 63: Don't Quit On What You're Called To Do Episode 42: Feeling Overwhelmed? Episode 39: You Are A Limited Resource

This podcast is all about how we blame ourselves for everything!  "I can't believe I'm so selfish..." "I'll never be enough."  "Of course I blew it again." Have you said these to yourself? If so, this podcast is for you.   For more check out www.familiesmattermost.com 

This week on our podcast we have a special guest Lisa Marie Fletcher. She is a mom of 5, homeschooling mom, and an author! As a mom her best advice is to lower the bar.   Whether you homeschool or not, she has some great tools to help you carve time into your day for your dreams, successes, and so much more. There are ways to make your dreams come true while homeschooling, or while being the best mom you can be. Lisa knows it's hard to find time to fit everything in you need. Which is why she has written a great book and created an online FREE homeschooling conference.  Both are in formats for the busy mom's we all are.   Check out more from Lisa: Book: How to Homeschool in Canada COHC Conference:  Feb. 7-12th

I'd always wanted to be healthy, but I could never be successful long term. I'd have a few good days but I could never maintain it. I'd keep my morning routine for a few days and then fall apart. I'd lose weight but then gain it all back. It wasn't until I turned 40 that it worked. If I reflect on it, the difference was that I COMMITTED to the goal.  For more information check out www.familiesmattermost.com

These four hacks are so easy you don't even have to think about it.  Anybody can do them. You'll be able to lose a bit of weight, or at least avoid gaining weight, just by implementing these science backed and proven tips. What are these amazing tricks, you ask? Listen to today's podcast to find out all about these hacks.   For more on this check out www.familiesmattermost.com

Team, we have achieved our goal of 40,000 podcasts!!! On this podcast I threw my notes away and I'm just sharing from my heart.   I want to encourage you to keep pressing forward in whatever you're called to do- it'll be worth it, I promise!    Don't quit on yourself, even if nobody sees you.    I see you and I'm cheering for you!    And… to celebrate this community I want to give away some free coaching for those that really want it but can't afford it. I've been there, and I want to give back!  Nominate someone (or yourself) privately by emailing me at familiesmattermost@gmail.com or sending me a private message @familiesmattermost on Instagram or Facebook. 

Are you an angry person? Do you feel overwhelmed? Today, you'll gain some new tools in the areas that trip you up so you can reduce your own anger, stop feeling so overwhelmed and stay true to yourself. You'll also like: #61 Dealing with Stressful Situations #56 Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids #17 Truth Bombs from a Husband You should feel comfortable in your own skin. You can finally lose the weight and keep if off, even if you've never been able to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The truth is, you probably can't do it on your own. Fact: this is my jam- you will get results! Email me to see if private or small group coaching would be best for you!  Interested in a FREE STRATEGY CALL? Book in a trial session to get real results, even if you've never done anything like this before! You can work on parenting issues, increase your confidence or deal with those insecurities that keep creeping in. You should feel confident in who you are as a person and a parent. Book that free session HERE! 

Podcast Episode #61: Dealing With Stress   How do you deal with stressful situations?  I thought it might be helpful for you to know how I succeed, and fail!   I know all the right things to do, but it's really hard to take those thoughts captive when fear and stress are overwhelming.  I had an incident recently where I was worried about a close family member, and my brain wanted to go to the worst possible conclusions. I'm going to walk you through my own wellness strategies in hopes that you can keep making progress dealing with stress. These podcast episodes will help too: #39 You Are A Limited Resource Pt1 #40 You Are A Limited Resource Pt2 #45 The Three Lies

Do you ever catch yourself stuck in a negative thought spiral? One critical thought sets you off and next thing you know you're a bad parent, terrible spouse, and you're failing at life! Learn how to stop the negative thinking, learn from mistakes, approach conflict, and apologize well. I want to help you learn from life, move on, and let it go. For More Information check out www.familiesmattermost.com

On the fence? This isn't for you  if you think maybe you'll give losing weight a try.   This is for you if you desperately want to feel stronger and lighter, inside and out.  This is for you if you've had success in the past but it didn't last. This is for you if you already know what to do- you just need someone to hold you accountable to actually do.the.things!    Jenn Dean is a Life Coach, Personal Trainer and trained in Nutrition Periodization strategies. After researching what science and studies have produced the best long term results, Jenn has broken it down into easy manageable steps to help you succeed!    Tell me you're ready to change your life!  Want to learn more? www.familiesmattermost.com 

Are you tired, cranky, and overwhelmed? I have three questions for you to memorize for these moments to help decrease the conflict in your home. These questions are for after the conflict. To wrap up the conflict, while helping kids take responsibility and learn self-control. Would you love it if your child came to you and took responsibility instead of blaming? This works! Want to have more joy and peace at home? This will help, these questions are great for your parenting tool box.    Looking for more from Families Matter Most? Check out www.familiesmattermost.com   Podcasts with similar topics: Teaching Littles Self- Control Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids Seven Year Olds  

Help! What happened to my kid?!   Out of nowhere, it seems your child has been replaced. Your sweet, agreeable little one is now challenging you. They're moody and sensitive. If they are in Grade 6 or older, they're experiencing the adolescent “angst” that makes this season of life so difficult for our kids.  Let's help our kids as they journey towards acceptance and belonging.    Click here to go to the podcast page of Families Matter Most for some great discussion questions along with an activity you can do with your adolescent to develop self-acceptance.  Did You Like This Podcast Check Out these similar podcasts: Teaching Littles Self Control Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids Teaching Kids Chores (Part 1) Raising Teens (Part 1) Raising Teens (Part 2)          

They just won't do it. It doesn't matter what I do, they just won't do it. Is this you? Self- Control is so important. Being in control of oneself is tough, we as adults still struggle in this area. And your littles can start working on this, with your help. As soon as your baby can sit up, you can start teaching your children self- control.  Imagine, your kids never having to lose control. Never having to say I'm sorry I lost control. I'm sharing my tools for little's to learn self-control.   Has this been helpful, for more check out www.familiesmattermost.com   Interested in more podcasts:   Mealtimes & Nutrition with Lacey Engel Baby Sign Language with Jessica Dealing with Hard Kids Stages of Development with Jori Stockdale Spanking Mom Guilt with Karen Kostron

Think about a good thing in your life. Something you're really proud of. Something you've accomplished recently… and BOOM! Did you notice the negative thought that immediately follows the positive one?  “Yeah, sure the kids had a great day, but you'll never get two days in a row!” Or, “Yes you did a great job at work, but it's only a matter of time before you fail.” “You stuck to your health goals today, but you can't live like this forever”. “You were calm and peaceful today, but it will never stick!” This podcast is all about how to stop sabotaging our wins. Get some practical tools for yourself and your kids!  For more about Families Matter Most go to our website, www.familiesmattermost.com.  Similar Podcasts: Three Things to Get Through Hard Times Feeling Overwhelmed You Are A Limited Resource  

Want to transform your home?   If you apply this philosophy today, your kids will respond immediately.  It's called Tying Strings, and it's a metaphor for building great relationships no matter what age your kids are. This way of looking at connecting with your kids will help you be intentional when the kids are behaving great, but I'll also share how this can help you even when you have to discipline. Go tie some strings!  Want to learn more about Families Matter Most? www.familiesmattermost.com    Similar Podcast Topics: Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids Raising Resilient Kids Helping Kids Fail Forward Sibling Rivalry  Hard Kids        

Do you struggle with what to say to your kids?  As parents we want to love our kids unconditionally, but sometimes our words don’t share that same message to our kids.  If you have fallen into the trap of saying phrases you regret, I am here to help. We won’t be just talking about what you shouldn’t say. We will also look at what you SHOULD say to your kids. I’m a mom a get it.  We all want to reach their heart, their core. Let’s do this in a way that will lift up our kids and ourselves! When we do this properly, we are teaching our children resiliency, the proper way to deal with frustration, and character development.   Want to learn more about Families Matter Most? Check us out at www.familiesmattermost.com   Looking For More Podcasts on this Topic? Check out: Raising Resilient Kids Kids Who Use Words As Weapons Alpha Childen Feelings

Feel overwhelmed? Where do you start? Have you had a day when you look around and realize your marriage isn’t where you want it to be? When you look at your kids and admit that it’s not going so great? My guest on the podcast is Dwayne Moffat of The Imperfect Parent. We talk about the process of personal development and how this actually looks, focusing on three epiphanies that have helped Dwayne reach the hearts of his kids: Communication, Awareness, and Intention.   Have a listen to our podcast together! You can check out Dwayne’s Podcast, The Imperfect Parent, or reach out to him over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imperfectparentpodcast/

What do you do when you’re in a hard season?    Stress might cause you to explode and take it out on the people around you, or implode and give up altogether. Do you burn up or burn out?   When you’re under pressure, there are three things you need to stay connected to in order to come through it. If you’re in a hard place right now, I need you to focus on these three things only. Everything else can fall apart if it needs to, but these are your lifelines… this is what will get you to the other side eventually.   You need to stay connected to  your peace your purpose, and  your people.   Otherwise, you could end up sabotaging yourself.  Nothing is worth hurting your relationships, and it’s never too late for your comeback moment.     And yes, I’m hearing Rocky music in my head right now :)   In this podcast, let me encourage you to keep focused on what matters most. Don’t quit! I’m cheering for you!     Your coach, Jenn Want to learn more www.familiesmattermost.com 

What would your life be like if you had more energy? If you had less pain and stiffness? If you slept better at night? If you managed stress and had more patience? Do you think it would affect your parenting and marriage? You bet!  I've done all the fad diets and exercise crazes. I've experimented with macros and muscle fibers, and I've researched the studies to see what is most effective in real people just like you and me.   Here are five easy tips that will make a difference in your life. Strategies that you can incorporate to help you be comfortable in your own skin and present for the people that you love.  97% of people can't do this on their own. Book a strategy call with me for free, and let's chat about you. www.familiesmattermost.com

I get more emails from parents of 7 year old's than ANY OTHER AGE!  Kids aged 6-8 experience a unique developmental hurdle and it changes everything- you used to be able to give an instruction, but now there’s constant pushback. Your sweet 4 year old has now become willful and defiant.  Is it like they’ve regressed back into emotional outbursts and tantrums? It feels like you’re in the twilight zone but you’re not crazy! Let me help you reach the hearts of these mysterious kids. Navigate this phase well and it will pay off down the road- I promise!   Recent Listener Comment: "So I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. Our home is such a better place because of you and your ministry. I was at a loss as to what to do with my eldest two. Then I remembered the Bean Jar! Got that out and instead of always telling each other when we are wrong, we've spent the last two days catching each other honouring. It's changed the atmosphere."  Is it time to get some one-on-one help? Let's schedule a FREE strategy call! I'd love to chat! -Jenn Dean www.familiesmattermost.com  

“I shouldn’t have to reward them for something basic like making their bed!”  In this podcast, let’s break down behavior and come up with strategies to reach our kids hearts. Incentives allow us to teach which behaviors and qualities we want to see more of. The good news is, if we do it right, it will internalize into character that expands into other areas of life.

We have a BONUS podcast this week!  I’ve received so many great questions about how to get started teaching kids responsibility that I created another podcast to help you!  Some feedback from parents: “It’s easy to get overwhelmed and not know where to start, but now I finally have a rough plan. I know it will look differently for each of my kids, but at least I can make sure we get some great life skills started.” “I wish I knew more when I left home. So it’s encouraging to know that by teaching them some of these skills I’m helping my kids be successful when they head out into the world!” And “My kids are pretty little right now, and I always thought I would teach them when they were older. But after listening to the podcast I realize there’s lots I can do right now, and if I follow her guidelines they’ll be ready when they graduate.”  If you like the idea of having your family work together but don’t know where to start, I’ve got you! Head over to the podcast page at www.familiesmattermost.com to get your free download titled Ready to Launch: A Checklist of Life Skills. And while you're there, sign up for our emails so you get these kinds of freebies all the time! Have you ever thought about working on yourself with some coaching? Reach out to me and lets chat! -Jenn Dean

There are so many good reasons kids should have to help out the family with regular work around the house. Learning how to do things you don’t want to do is a fundamental skill for life success! Character qualities like self control and time management are developed when kids are lovingly guided to learn hard work and responsibility, and we want our kids to feel confident when they eventually launch into the world. Diligence and responsibility are only learned by doing, so start implementing daily chores now!

Think of a situation where you took something personally: Did you overreact, yell at your kids, or become offended at your spouse?  Our consistent actions always follow our heart, not our logic. Our behavior stems from our core beliefs, and if you believe a lie in your heart it will be impossible to make lasting change in our lives.  Which lie do you believe? I’m worthless I’m helpless I’m unloveable Learn how these lies affect our relationships and how to remove them. Your freedom is worth it!

When kids face adversity, they can react with anger, tears, or just shut down completely. Often, our own frustration doesn’t help either! Our kids already know what it feels like to fail. They need to learn resilience. Learn how to reduce the emotions and break down hard things into achievable tasks. With your help, your kid can do hard things.

Develop three habits to help kids fail forward.   Do your kids struggle with failure? Tantrums, slamming doors and screaming out insults are common behaviors for kids that struggle with frustration.   How can we help our kids deal with mistakes and failure?   Cultivate a culture in your home that accepts failure, help kids become successful even in the midst of failure and help kids to learn from their mistakes.  Download a free assessment tool for kids and teens HERE.

Are you feeling like life is moving too fast? Is Everything happening all at once?  The word for this week is overwhelmed.  When we feel stressed and chaos all the time we move into constant overwhelm and will reach burn out- UNLESS we do something to change.  I have made these changes. I have recently put this into practice in my own life, and you can too. Would you like a worksheet to go with this week's podcast? Head on over to my website wwwfamiliesmattermost.com under podcast corner to receive a FREE worksheet for this podcast.

Some children are skilled at using words.  Early talkers? Great communicator? Argumentative? Liar? Words are their super power, and though some kids can articulate themselves quite well, they quickly learn that words are a tool to manipulate and hurt others. Learn how to create positive habits in your kids, and to encourage them to use their words for good. You have everything you need to be the parent your child needs- you just need a guide! Let me help you reach the hearts of your kids!

What are you trying to prove? That you belong? That you are successful? That you deserve to be where you are? That you’re worth it? Overcome feelings of inadequacy! Reach your goals without feeling like a fraud. Identify the warning signs, learn some tools to climb out of perfectionism and take a healthy step towards self-acceptance. 

You are a limited resource. I’m getting real on the podcast and I hope this is the wake up you need to actually change your mind and be kind to yourself. I want you to live authentically, connect with your kids, and reach your goals.  Click here for your complimentary mini-session to see how coaching can help you overcome your biggest challenge- yourself.