Playground Talks

What is more effective: child-led or parent-led potty training?Is there a difference between potty training during the day and at night?What occurs in a child's brain during the potty training process? What causes bed night wetting? Join us as we discuss bedwetting issues with Dr. Steve Hodges, a leading authority on childhood toileting issues. Dr. Steve Hodges, a Professor of Pediatric Urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, has authored eight books for parents and children. This episode focused on his book, "The M.O.P. Anthology." You will learn about the differences between urinating and bowel movements during potty training and how to identify and address bedwetting accidents. Visit Dr. Steve Hodges' website for more information and download his free guide, 12 Signs Your Child is Constipated.As a certified parent coach, I aim to help you set boundaries with compassion. So grab your FREE Compassionate Parenting Guides now! You can also: Visit BondingBoost.com Learn how I can help you. Book your free call Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube Remember to treat yourself and your children with compassion and curiosity.

Why is it important to set boundaries for your child's perspective?What happens to you, the parent, when you do not set boundaries?How do consistent boundaries foster respect and empathy within the family dynamic?This episode delves into why boundaries matter from the perspectives of children, parents, and families. It emphasizes the benefits of expressing clear expectations of needs and wants and respectful communication. Join me in this short and sweet episode and learn how compassionate parenting can improve relationships and model valuable negotiation skills for your kids. Additional resource:FREE Parenting Guides provide you with the language to express love, logic, and limits#26 What is a personal boundary? What Do Time Boundaries Look Like for Parents and kids?As a certified parent coach, I aim to help you set boundaries with compassion. So grab your FREE Compassionate Parenting Guides now! You can also: Visit BondingBoost.com Learn how I can help you. Book your free call Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube Remember to treat yourself and your children with compassion and curiosity.

As the holiday season approaches, many parents look forward to spending quality time with their families. However, the disruption of routines, the pressure to meet extended family members, and the challenges of traveling with kids can also bring frustration and stress.This episode explores four crucial questions to consider before the holidays to ensure a mentally and technically prepared mindset and expections.Dive deeper?Free Online Boundaries Talk How to navigate family gathering? (IG Post)#29 What is a physical boundary?Have a great time with your family and vacation!New offer!Free Parent Talk around Healthy Boundaries. As a certified parent coach, I can help you own your parenting style! Want to connect? Book your free call Leave a message Follow Instagram Join the Bonding Boost Newsletter (We'll keep it short & sweet)!

How early can you start preparing your kid to learn?How can you foster an internal motivation for studying?What are the 4 signs that a child may be struggling academically? What does print awareness mean?Tune in to  Dr. Marisel Schweitzer and me, as we delve into how to foster learning skills and curiosoty from an early age. Dr. Marisel Schweitzer is a parenting educator with 22 years of experience. She began her career as a teacher of bilingual and special education students. Later she earned her doctor of education degree from Northern Arizona University. In addition, Dr. Schweitzer is the author of the book called "The Bravest Kid" (available on Amazon in English and Spanish), an empowering book for both parents and kiddos.For more educational tips, follow  Dr. Schweitzer on Instagram.Resources mentioned in the episode: CDC's Developmental Milestones Related episodes:#37 How to Ignite Your Child's Inner Fire: Internal Motivation for Parents and Kids#33 How To Parent Without Power Struggles?New offer!sign up for a Free Parent Talk around Healthy Boundaries. As a certified parent coach, I can help you own your parenting style! Want to connect? Book your free call Leave a message Follow Instagram Join the Bonding Boost Newsletter (We'll keep it short & sweet)!

As the Hostages Crisis is happening in Israel, Psychologist Dr.Emily Bashah and I had this important conversation where we discussed :How can a parent implement the idea of restorative justice versus retributive justice as they handle sibling fights? Is the American citizens (children) immune to extremism? How to speak with your kids about tragedies happening in the world? Dr.Bashah is the author of the book "Additive Ideologies" and a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is an expert witness in criminal, immigration, and civil courts, she has worked on high-profile cases covering issues of domestic terrorism capital offenses, and first-degree murder. Dr. Bashah was awarded the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Policy Fellowship and served within the American Psychological Association's Public Interest Government Relations Office in Washington, D.C. A frequent expert guest in media, Dr. Bashah clinically specializes in mental illness, personal and collective trauma, addiction and grief and loss, as well as family and relationship dynamics.  Relevant links:The Optimistic American Podcast#38 How to prevent extremism from childhood? with Dr.Emily Bashah PART A#35 Consequences: The Magic of Natural and Logical Consequences In ParentingAs a certified parent coach, I can help you own your parenting style! Want to connect? Book your free 30-minute session Leave a message Instagram Join the Bonding Boost Newsletter (We'll keep it short & sweet)!

As the hostage crisis is happening in Israel, we had this important conversation with Dr.Emily Bashah, where we discussed:What is extremism? How does extremism relate to Hamas? What are the 5 ways parents can protect their children while also not shielding them from consequences?How can you foster your children's sense of agency? and what does "agency" mean for you and for your kid?Dr.Bashah is the author of the book "Additive Ideologies" and a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is an expert witness in criminal, immigration, and civil courts, she has worked on high-profile cases covering issues of domestic terrorism capital offenses, and first-degree murder. Dr. Bashah was awarded the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Policy Fellowship and served within the American Psychological Association's Public Interest Government Relations Office in Washington, D.C. A frequent expert guest in media, Dr. Bashah clinically specializes in mental illness, personal and collective trauma, addiction and grief and loss, as well as family and relationship dynamics.  Relevant links:The Optimistic American Podcast#39 Are American citizens and children immune to extremism? with Dr. Emily Bashah PART BAs a certified parent coach, I can help you own your parenting style! Want to connect? Book your free 30-minute session Leave a message Instagram Join the Bonding Boost Newsletter (We'll keep it short & sweet)!

Many times I hear parents wanting to spark that internal motivation in their children to learn, acquire new skills, and be kind. But how do you do this?In this episode, you will learn what is intrinsic motivation, is external motivation bad? and how to support your children's internal motivation and how early you can do this.Additional relevant episodes :#36 Beyond Sticker Charts; How to Wisely Use External Motivators and Rewards?#32 "Roaring with Compassion: discovering parenting styles"#17 How To Form Healthy Habits And Raise Calmer Kids? With Michelle ColeThis episode is based on the following resources:The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Raising Kids Who Love to Learn by William Stixrud and Ned JohnsonHow to Raise Internally Motivated Children by Amy WrzesniewskiLee W, Reeve J, Xue Y, Xiong J. " Neural differences between intrinsic reasons for doing versus extrinsic reasons for doing: an fMRI study." Neurosci Res. 2012;73(1):68-72. doi:10.1016/j.neures.2012.02.010Want to join an online  Parent Talk?Join the waiting listAs a certified parent coach, I can help you own your parenting style! Want to connect? Book your free 30-minute session Leave a message Instagram Join the Bonding Boost Newsletter (We'll keep it short & sweet)!

Why using external motivators are necessary for a child's development?How to create a reward system that is effective and fair?7  non-materialistic reward ideasToday we discuss how to use external rewards to motivate your child to follow your directions, comply with certain routines, and develop good behaviors. We will cover the different types of external reward systems and address the concerns that some parents have about using external rewards, such as the fear that their children will become too dependent on them.So tune in to this episode and the following episode (published in 2 weeks) when we talk about the transition from external to internal motivation.Leverage the momentum, print, and USE those reward chart templates.Featured episodes:#35 Consequences: The Magic of Natural and Logical Consequences In Parenting #31 The Art of Effective Parenting Communication! #26 What is a personal boundary? What Time Boundaries Look Like for Parents and Kids?As a certified parent coach, I can help you own your parenting style! How to connect with me? Book your free 30-minute session Leave a message Instagram Join the Bonding Boost Newsletter (We'll keep it short & sweet)!

At what age should the concept of consequences be introduced?How to use the "Budget Principle" as a consequence?What are logical vs natural consequences?What are the 5 key elements for effective consequences?This episode covers one of the most important tools you can have as a parent, and I know you might confuse punishment with consequences, so, tune in and understand the difference otherwise, you won't know it (that's the consequence :-)).Featured episodes:#34 How to set boundaries for your child?#30 "Your idea Is Stupid!" / How to set intellectual boundaries?As a certified parent coach, I want to empower you to own your parenting style! How to connect with me? Book your free 30 min session Leave a message Instagram Join the Bonding Boost Newsletter (We'll keep it short & sweet)!

Empowering Your Child with Limits and Love is easier said than done.So where to start? How to do it?Today, we're diving into the important topic of setting boundaries for kids. Boundaries are crucial for your kid's development, teaching them appropriate behavior, respect, and healthy routines. So Let's explore some key elements for effective boundary-setting and examples that will help you to come up with the "Boundaries action plan" for your family.Featured episode:#32 "Roaring with Compassion: discovering parenting styles"#29 What is a physical boundary? It's hard to delve deeply into a topic in about 10 min episode, so subscribe to the newsletter and follow me on Instagram for more parenting principles and practices! As a certified parent coach, I want to empower you to own your parenting style! How to connect with me? Book your free 30 min session Leave a message Instagram Join the Bonding Boost Newsletter (We'll keep it short & sweet)!

Can you imagine your family free from power struggles?How can you tell if you are being caught in a power struggle or if you genuinely setting boundaries?This episode delves into the topic of creating a power struggle-free zone in your home. You will hear about three common areas of conflict between kids and parents: food, getting to shower, and screen time. Those examples will help you to understand the underlying reasons behind these boundaries, such as promoting healthy lifestyles and development, so you can effectively communicate to your children why you set those boundaries and what are the expectations from your kid.Relevant episodes:#21 Five Ways To Prevent Tech Tantrums And Develop Healthy Screen Habits!#23 "Healthy Eating Habits Is Not About Depriving Food Of Your Child But Rather Educating Your Child" I invite you to join the new short and sweet newsletter, offering more parenting tools.As a certified parent coach, I want to empower you to own your parenting style! How to connect with me? Book your free 30 min session Leave a message Instagram Join the Bonding Boost Newsletter (We'll keep it short & sweet)!

So what do lions, and lambs have to do with parenting style? How that parenting style affects children?And how is that all relate to boundaries?  Inspired by the book "Raising Lions" by Joe Newman, in this episode of the Playground Talks podcast, you will explore the different parenting styles (permissive, authoritative, and authoritarian) and the delicate balance between child autonomy and parental authority. Check out this short and sweet episode and hear the pitfalls of being too permissive or authoritarian and  the benefits of authoritative parenting. Additional resources:#31 The Art of Effective Parenting Communication!#24 Tammy afriat Interview in "Foreign-Born Mama" podcast host by Nurzhan Sterbenz; Discussing Parenting Styles, Setting Boundaries, Career Shifting, And Parenting In Different Culture!Types of Parenting Styles and Effects On Children (NCBI)As a certified parent coach, I want to empower you to own your parenting style! So how can you connect with me? Visit the Bonding Boost website Connect on Instagram Book your free 30 min session today!

It's not enough to set boundaries because there is a lot of impact on how your boundaries are prescribed by the people around you, including your kids.So what are the 3 types of communication types and how would your message sound different when you change the way you deliver your message?  Tune in and tell me if it's intriguing something for you HERE.Related episodes:#26 Time Boundaries For Parents And Kids#27 Sharing is caring! Is that so?? What do healthy Material Boundaries look like?As a certified parent coach, I want to empower you to own your parenting style!Check out the BOONDING BOOST website, and Instagram. And Book your free 30 min session today.

This episode is not only for kids, but it is also for us, the adults that sometimes unintentionally cross those intellectual boundaries between us...So tune in and understand what are intellectual boundaries, how to set them, and how to coach your child to respond when it's being violated.Relevant episodes:#26 Time Boundaries For Parents And Kids#27 Sharing is caring! Is that so?? What do healthy Material Boundaries look like?#28 What healthy emotional boundary look like for you and for your child?#29 What are physical boundaries?As a certified parent coach, I want to empower you to own your parenting style!Check out the BOONDING BOOST website, and Instagram. And Book your free 30 min session today.

This episode  covers :What falls under Physical Boundaries? One private space? Your child's body needs? What is your aunty's demand for a kiss from your child on Christmas? How do models consent to your kiddos?How to respond when your child wants to eat right when it's bedtime??Episodes mentioned:#11 What's Sex Education For Young Children? With Ruth Dollinger#23 "Healthy Eating Habits Is Not About Depriving Food Of Your Child But Rather Educating Your Child" with Karin Adoni#26 Time Boundaries For Parents And KidsAs a certified parent coach, I want to empower you to own your parenting style!Check out the BOONDING BOOST website for more details, and follow me on Instagram. And make the first step, Book your free 30 min session with me today.

Have you ever heard a caregiver saying: "Don't be so dramatic!"  "You  are too sensitive!" "It's just a scratch, don't make a big deal of it"So this is actually dismissive of one feeling, and in this episode, I talked about what do healthy boundaries look like? and what are parents' roles when it comes to emotional boundaries?  So join me for this important discussion (we wouldn't have had it 30 years ago...).Need help clarifying your emotional boundaries and how to respond to your kids? Book your free 30 min session with me or leave a message.I am here to listen and help you come up with the boundaries that fit your need and will support your parenting journey!Relevant episodes and sources:#17 How To Form Healthy Habits And Raise Calmer Kids? With Michelle Cole#26 Time Boundaries For Parents And KidsLearn more about Emotional zonesAs a certified parent coach, I have the tools and knowledge to help you!Check out the BOONDING BOOST website for more details and follow me on Instagram.As a certified parent coach, I have the tools and knowledge to help you!Check out the BOONDING BOOST website for more details and follow me on Instagram.

This episode  covers :What does a healthy material boundary look like?How to prepare your kids for sharing toys before the playdate?What's your material boundary (do you have to buy everything for your child? Do you must share your belongings (let's say, smartphone) with your kids?What does material boundary violation look like?Some food for thought:To whom do you feel comfortable borrowing things? For how long do you want to share those assets?How do you expect to have that back (clean? organized?)How do you encourage your kids to set their material boundaries?Before you mentor your kids around time boundaries, do you need help clarifying what's your time boundaries?Book your free 30 min session with me or leave a message.I am here to listen and help you come up with a schedule that fits your need and will support your parenting journey!Episodes mentioned:#21 Five Ways To Prevent Tech Tantrums And Develop Healthy Screen Habits! With Jennifer Strube Bochsler#26 Time boundaries for parents and kidsAs a certified parent coach, I have the tools and knowledge to help you!Check out the BOONDING BOOST website for more details and follow me on Instagram.

This episode  covers :What are boundaries?Specifically, what do time boundaries actually mean?What are some specific examples you can set time boundaries for yourself and for your kids?Some food for thought:How much time do you need for yourself? How much time do you want to spend with your kids?How do you encourage your kids to set time boundaries?Before you mentor your kids around time boundaries, do you need help clarifying what's your time boundaries?Book your free 30 min session with me or leave a message.I am here to listen and help you come up with a schedule that fits your need and will support your parenting journey!Relevant episodes:#6 Why Setting Boundaries So Important? #10 What Are The 6 Types Of Personal Boundaries? As a certified parent coach, I have the tools and knowledge to help you!Check out the BOONDING BOOST website for more details.

How can you shape your kid's perspective with your everyday stories? How storytelling and drama therapy can serve you as a parent? In this special episode, I was talking to Donna Griffit.Donna is a corporate storyteller, who has worked globally for over 18 years with Fortune 500 companies, Start-Ups, and investors in a wide variety of industries. She has consulted and trained clients in over 30 countries, helping them create, edit and deliver verbal and written presentations, pitches and messages. Through her guidance clients have raised over a billion dollars.As a parent, Donna is using storytelling skills and Drama therapy (MA, NY University) to empower her 2 daughters, help them see different perspectives, and encourage them to try new things. On a personal note, it seems to me like Donna is a natural storyteller :-). So don't miss this fascinating episode!Featured episode:#14 How Can You Help Build Your Child's Resiliency? With Dr. Mortimer#18 How Can You Support Your Child In Developing Healthy Sleeping habits? With Deborah Winters#19 How Can You Stop A Meltdown Before It's Even Started? With Dr. Erin AvirettDM me on Instagram or by email, I would love to hear what parenting challenges you want the Playground talks to cover!Want to help me grow this show?It's simple:

How is it to be a foreign-born parent in the US?What are nowadays parenting challenges? In this special episode, Nurzhan  Sterbenz, a mom of a twin and the host of the "Foreign-Born Mama" podcast and I talked about different parenting styles, Nurzhan shared her childhood experiences growing up in  Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia) and I shared my perspective around setting boundaries and why I transitioned from being an engineer to become a certified parenting coach by WCI (World Coach institute) .The resources mentioned were:#4 Why Do Kids "Misbehave"? With Mariko Fairly, Part A#14 How Can You Help Build Your Child's Resiliency? With Dr. Mortimer#15 Dr.Kate Lund, The Author Of "Bounce" Talking About How To Transform Your Child's Challenges Into Strengths?Gabor Mate movie: Wisdom of Trauma Shoot me a DM, tell me your thoughts around the episode, and also what are your parenting goals for 2023?Want to support this show?✔️Subscribe ✔️Rate the show ✔️Share it with friends and familyHave a great new year :-)Let's connect and create a like-minded parent community!Try it! It's easy to leave a voice message and comments....Also, follow me for interview clips of the Playground Talks Podcast!

What is Ultra-processed food and how it's affecting your child's body?How much of the US population has a nutrition deficiency (according to the CDC)?Is it recommended to supplement your kid?What a balanced meal should look like? Karin Adoni Ben-David is a highly sought-after Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach specializing in healthy lifestyles, emotional eating, and sugar detox. After suffering from severe eating disorders for over a decade, she transformed her life and now devotes herself to the practice of health and nutrition. Karin made her mark as a nutritionist at one of Israel's most successful practices. Working with celebrity clientele and using the most cutting-edge resources. Later, she became the Head of the Nutrition Department at Reebok Sports in New York City. Today, Karin has an exclusive, private practice in Los Angeles and leads the popular and successful online nutrition programs for clients nationwide. To learn more from Karin and about her online programs check her Instagram, Facebook, and Website.During the conversation, Karin recommended this Supplement by Mary Ruth.  Here are more episodes around forming healthy habits:How To Form Healthy Habits And Raise Calmer Kids? With Michelle ColeHow Can You Support Your Child In Developing Healthy Sleeping habits? With Deborah Winters5 Ways To Prevent Tech Tantrums And Develop Healthy Screen Habits! With Jennifer Strube BochslerI want to hear your feedback about this episode and what you want to hear in the next season.You can DM me on Instagram or by email.Support the Playgrouan Talk show by

What's the difference between speech and language?What are the milestones for kids ages zero to eight?Why is it important to address speech and language concerns?What could be some signs indicating a child might benefit from speech and language therapy? Lenora Edwards is a ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist and Chief Knowledge Officer with Better Speech. Since obtaining her CCC's in 2010, she has worked with individuals of all ages from little ones who are learning to understand and express themselves to adults who want to improve their speaking skills and become more fluent and effective communicators. So join me as Lenora shares what are some red flags that indicate your child might benefit from seeing an SLP and why it's important to address that.Also, check out the Betterspeech website,  resources, and social media content (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), or start 15 min free consultation! Playground Talks podcast hits 25 episodes :-)Most Listened episodes are:How Can You Use Life Ki-do Practices To Raise Happy, Confident Kids From The Inside Out?Why is Setting Boundaries So Important? With Bryana Kappadakunnel Owner of Conscious MommyHow To Reinforce Your Child's "Good Behavior"? With Mariko Fairly, Part BLastly, I have the vision to spread those parenting tools and knowledge and you can help!  HOW?

How does excessive screen time affect children's brains and development?How many hours are recommended for a kid to be on screen?What are the five ways to prevent tech tantrums and develop healthy screen habits?Jennifer Strube Bochsler, LMFT,  is co-founder of TechWiseLittles, an online community for nature-rich and screen-light parents. As an educator and licensed family therapist, she's worked for 20 years in public and private education helping families with healthy tech boundaries and developing kids' attention and focus skills. As a wife and mom of two, she's passionate about the outdoors and believes most things work better once unplugged…especially us. For the last decade, screen time has been a topic for teenagers, but parents are now raising digital natives—infants are meeting family over FaceTime and the average toddler is on tech for over 2 hours a day. In this talk, Jennifer explains why it's never too early (or too late) to create a healthy relationship with tech. Through the use of simple screen swaps and intentional choices, it's possible to boost your child's development and connect more closely, both on and off tech. Not all screens are created equal, and she's here to explain why. For more content around screen habits, follow Jennifer or check out TechWiseLittles website! Link to Time TimerMore Episodes for you:How To Form Healthy Habits And Raise Calmer Kids?  With Michelle ColeHow Can You Stop A Meltdown Before It's Even Started?  With Dr. Erin AvirettHow To Approach An Introverted Kid? With Austin HudsonHelp me spread those parenting tools! How?

Did you ever think of taking your kid to chiropractic due to developmental delays? So what's chiropractic has to do with the brain and child development?How does a child's nervous system work?How chiropractic can help your kid?Dr. Rosen is an expert in pediatric chiropractic.  For over 40 years he has maintained a private practice and has traveled nationally and internationally teaching chiropractic techniques, pediatrics, cranial adjusting, chiropractic philosophy, and practice management.In today's episode, we focused on the book “It's All in the Head”, which was written by Dr.Rosen and his wife Dr. Nancy Watson. The book informs and brings awareness of the implications of growth and developmental challenges in the early stages of childhood development. Dr. Rosen and I discussed how chiropractic can empower parents with the ability to understand normal developmental milestones and to recognize problems in the earliest stages allowing them to seek appropriate care before problems become intrenched and create diagnosable di-ease processes.For more information, check-in Dr. Rosen's website,  and connect by email.Related episode:How To Form Healthy Habits And Raise Calmer Kids? With Michelle ColeHow Can You Help Build Your Child's Resiliency? With Dr. MortimerFollow me on Instagram for interview clips of the Playground Talks Podcast!

What's the earliest a kid starts to show a meltdown?Is there any difference between meltdowns and tantrums?Will you handle meltdowns differently at your house vs in public?What are the strategies you can use to Prevent meltdowns from happening? Dr. Avirett is a Licensed Psychologist.  For the last decade, she has worked with children and young adults across the southwest for counseling and diagnostic evaluations. Dr. Avirett has been married for 15 years and has 3 children, ages 2, 9, and 11. Being a parent has given her fresh insight into the world of ever-evolving parenting challenges (e.g. the things they don't ever teach in graduate school!) This, along with her clinical experience, leads her to work with families and guide parents toward positive and effective parenting strategies. This episode is FULL of examples and techniques of how to handle your everyday challenges with your kids. For more on this topic, check in the tantrums parenting guide (blog) and Mind & Child WEBSITE (90 minutes ONLY of online videos). And this is not an affiliation, I simply want you to have those reliable resources :-) The top episodes you might want to look at :How To Form Healthy Habits And Raise Calmer Kids? With Michelle ColeHow Can You Support Your Child In Developing Healthy Sleeping habits? With Deborah Winter, LCSWHow Can You Help Build Your Child's Resiliency? With Dr. MortimerTell me what's your Halloween custom by Instagram or email me :-)

Why is sleep so important?Can you make up for “missing sleeping hours?When a child can sleep without wetting his bed? How much time should it take for your child to fall asleep?Deborah Winters is a licensed clinical social worker (from Adelphi University), parent educator (certified trainer in STEP; Systematic Training for Effective Parenting),  and an ADHD-CCSP (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder-Certified Clinical Services Provider) professional. And in addition to all that she supports families in her clinic who need sleep therapy!  So in this episode, you can learn from her what's happening in the brain as we sleep,  why some of us are night owls and some are early birds, and what practices you can use to from healthy routing habits! Deborah has so much more to say, so have a look at her Website, Instagram or Facebook.  She's providing free content and online and in-person services!You also want to check in:Why Setting Boundaries So Important? With Bryana Kappadakunnel Owner of Conscious MommyHow Can You Help Build Your Child's Resiliency? With Dr. MortimerFreebie- List of Chores By AgeYou can help more parents to gain parenting tools! HOW?

Is there any difference between routine and habits?What's happening in your brain when forming habits?How can you develop a new habit or replace an old one?Michelle Cole from Calmer Kids is an educational trainer and school leader with 20 years of experience working in schools - both in England and Australia. Her impact on raising attainment and outcomes for pupils led to her being awarded a 'Specialist Leader of Education Award by the National College of Teaching in 2015. For Michelle, cancer aged 30 was a wake-up call that she needed to do things differently. Over the past 10 years, her personal journey has helped her to balance her achievement-driven personality with well-being in all areas of her life. Studying for her Diploma in Positive Psychology, deepening her knowledge of habits  (and routines), and co-founding Calmer Kids with her sister Helen Boniface, helped Michelle to support not only herself but 100s of students, educators, and families.  In today's episode, Michelle authentically shares how she establish new habits and replace old ones with healthier habits by practicing yoga, mindfulness, and journaling. and how you can support your child in achieving psychological well-being!Calmer Kids Online was developed as a response to the community asking for daily strategies to support self-regulation and well-being development. So check-in:Free Mindfulness JournalSpecial offer -Calmer Kids Online $1 Trial FacebookInstagramMost listened to episodes for you:Why Do Kids "Misbehave"? How Can You Help Build Your Child's Resiliency?How to teach Your Child To Transform Challenge Into Strength?Help to spread those nuggets of wisdom!RATE and SHARE the Playground Talks podcast with friends and Family!And most importantly, treat yourself and your kids with compassion and curiosity  :-)

Jonathan Hewitt has a degree in psychology from Emory University. Jonathan is also the founder of Life Ki-do Martial Arts, Parenting & Life Education, and the author of the award-winning book Life Ki-do Parenting: Tools to Raise Happy, Confident Kids from the Inside Out. In the previous episode, we discussed some of the tools and principles Jonathan uses to empower children (and parents!) So you can find inner strength, confidence, and happiness from within instead of looking to others for validation and self-worth. For more info: www.lifekido.com. You Might Want To Tune In To:How to teach Your Child To Transform Challenge Into Strength?How Can You Help Your Child Building Resilience?  Why do kids behave ("misbehave")?As an additional resource for you, I also started creating free downloads.The first one is Chores by Age (kids 2- 10+ years old).So grab your free download HERE.I also want to tell you that I am on a mission to spread those parenting tools and you can help!HOW?

What Are The Life Ki-do® Tools For Living Resilience Life?How does external feedback affect your child's effort to be successful?What does an authoritative parenting style look like?Jonathan Hewitt, grew up conditioned to the “American happy life”, at 18 he got a book that changes his life. And instead of pursuing a wall street career, he graduated in psychology at Emory University and Founded  Life Ki-do® Martial Arts & Life Education.  Jonathan has been teaching martial arts and life skills to children aged three to nineteen for about 3 decades. He also teaches his life education system in local public and private schools to children, parents, & teachers alike as well as for corporate performance, teamwork & wellness. In the episode, he shares some of the tools from his award-winning book,  Life Ki-do Parenting: Tools to Raise Happy, Confident Kids from the Inside Out. Life Ki-do offers virtual and in-person classes (Austin area, TX) for kids and parents. Check it out! More resources for you:How Can You Help Your Child Building Resilience? How to teach Your Child To Transform Challenge Into Strength?Free printable- “Chores By Age”Want to hear more parenting tips from reliable resources?Follow the Playground Talks and Share it with friends!For more insightful parenting content,  Follow me on Instagram :-) 

 How to help your child to unfold their strengths?  and to transform their challenges into their superpower?Our guest today, Dr. Kate Lund is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Published Author, and Keynote Speaker. Dr. Lund is known as an expert on resilience not only because of her professional background but also because of her own life experience. As a child, she struggled as a child with a medical condition that made some of the typical activities of childhood challenging. Her parents' unwavering belief in their child built an inner resilience that led to a successful career and life despite her challenges.In the episode, we covered some of the topics from her internationally bestselling book, Bounce, which is the ultimate guide to helping children build resilience and thrive in all areas of life!Here, you can read more about  Dr.Kate and learn from her online video class!Related resources:How Can You Help Build Your Child's Resiliency?Free printable "Chore By Age"Want to support spreading Dr. Lund's Words of wisdom?Rate and Share the Playground Talks podcast with friends and Family!For more parenting content, follow me on Instagram and connect by email :-)   

This is a short episode that covers the main takeaways  Dr. Mortimer covered in the previous episode:What is resilience?                                                                                                                                                         What are the skills related to being resilient?                                                                                              What strategies you can use to help your child in building resilience? More resources you can use that are mentioned in this episode  are: Free download chores by age What is the Mistake Club? (Episode about growth mindset) How can you support your child in building resilience? (Full episode)How can you help more parents to gain parenting skills?SHARE the podcast!RATE the show (even better leave a review)And connect with me and let me know what resonates with you on Instagram or by email!

What does resilience mean?  What are the skills related to being resilient?  and how can you support your child in developing resilience?This week's guest is  Dr. Mortimer, a Licensed Psychologist, who is currently practicing in Fort Worth, Texas. She has prior experience working within school districts and the hospital setting. Dr. Mortimer has been married for 15 years and has 2 children, ages 7 and 9. Her role in public school and private practice settings have given her opportunities to work with children and young adults from 2-25 for evaluations to determine diagnosis, counseling, and behavioral support. The combination of clinical experience and her personal parenting journey has given her insight into a wide variety of common childhood experiences and challenges. Join our talk about resilience where  Dr. Mortimer shares research-based strategies to make your home a place where you find true enjoyment and raise resilient kids!Here you can read more about Dr. Mortimer, and her partner Dr. Erin. You will also find more details about their “101 parenting course” (only 90 minutes!).Related resources: What is the mistake club? Chores by Age Free printableDid you find this episode helpful?  So RATE it and SHARE it with friends and family! Because sharing is caring :-)Also, have you gotten the free download yet?Contact me on Instagram or by email and let me know what chores you tried!

In this  episode I mention the main pillars of the first season : Boundaries and Reinforcement strategies.The main episodes that cover those topics are:Episode 4 - Why do kids behave ("misbehave")?Episode 5 - How to reinforce your child's behavior? Episode 6 - Why setting personal boundaries is so important?Episode  10 - What are the 6 types of personal boundaries?As an additional resource for you, I also started creating free downloads. The first one is Chores by Age (kids 2- 10+ years old).So grab your free download HERE.I also want to tell you that  I am on a mission to spread those parenting tools and you can help!HOW?✔️ Rate the show ✔️ Share it with friends and familyTalk to you in the next season (July 27th)  :-) Boundaries

Does slamming doors sound familiar to you? Is your child being extremely emotional? Losing interest in things that previously gave your child joy? and staying “forever” in the room?           So your child is no longer a kid but a Preteen or even a TEENAGER!The last guest of this season is psychologist, Lior Yaniv Raz,  who works in a private clinic and in children and youth orphanage. Lior specializes in helping teenagers dealing with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.In this episode Lior describes (and reminds us :-) how does it feel to be a teenager? How can you recognize that your children are entering that stage and why it's important for a child (and grownups) to take responsibility for their emotions? and how can you support your preteen?Relevant  episode:What's sex education for young kids?What are the 6 types of personal boundaries?Have any topics you want to hear about next season?Connect on Instagram or by Email!And SHARE the Playground Talks podcast with people that will benefit from expanding their parenting toolbox!

What's a healthy doctor and patient game look like (what are some red flags that there is something awkward going on?) Or When is the time to interfere when kids are wrestling? Ruth Dollinger, a Sex Educator for nearly a decade, who has been involved in informal education for almost  20 years, is touching on this sensitive topic: SEX Education. Ruth explains what is sex education? What is the earliest a parent can introduce the topic and how? (a hint- from the time your child is born :-) and when is the time to cover yourself up even in your own house...Ruth is also a mother of three,  and in recent years she added the title of parenting coach while figuring out how to parent her own.  Ruth testifies she is an expert in making Mac & Cheese from a box and has a never-ending pile of laundry at home. You are welcome to follow ruth on Facebook and Instagram and connect by email.Recommended Sex ed resources: Planned Parenthood Sex Positive FamiliesA kids companyWho has what?  Robie H.Harris (also has a great book explaining where babies come from)Related episodes:Why setting personal boundaries are so important?  What are the six types of personal boundaries? Follow my Instagram for more parenting content or connect by email- tell me what are your challenges and what other topics would you like the show to cover!Most importantly- SHARE the Playground talks podcast with friends and family. Help them expending their parenting toolbox!!

When your kid claims he is too tired to shower or not hungry or not willing to clean his room, what boundary is he/she trying to set? and how to respond to that?This episode's guest is Dr. Dowtin, Ph.D., LCPC, NCSP, RPT.  She is a black cisgender registered play therapist, licensed clinical professional counselor, and early childhood school psychologist CEO at PlayfulLeigh Psyched, which is a private teletherapy practice. Dr.Dowtin is an early childhood specialist and trauma therapist, passionate about serving historically marginalized children and families, disrupting the generational transmission of trauma and facilitating healthy social-emotional development from conception through adulthood.In the episode we covered the 6 types of personal boundaries, what's the best timing to introduce a boundary,  why is it important to model your inner conversation, and why you might check your emotional capacity before responding to your child.Want to hear more from Dr.Dowtin?Connect on Instagram and look for various services for clients and therapistsRelated episodes:Why do kids “misbehave”?Why are personal boundaries important Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the Playground Talks podcast with friends and family and help them in their parenting journey!Follow Tammy for more parenting content!

Do your kids fight all the time?  Call names to each other?Talkback to you?This week's guest, Ifat Matzner Herooti shares in a humorous and authentic way how she left a successful law career (She holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of California, Berkeley) and became a parenting expert and lecturer who works mainly with fathers.She is also the author of the book "Parenting: A Comedy of Errors Full of Good Intentions" (Amazon bestseller) and the creator of The Courageous Parenting method, which is based on five foundational concepts: Empathy, Awareness, Creativity, Humbleness, and Gratitude. In the episode, we dive into her method and get some tools on how to establish respectful and healthy relationships in the family and how to cope with sibling fights.Check Ifat's website for more content and online courses.Do you find the Playground Talks podcast valuable? SHARE it with friends in private or on social media.HELP other parents in their parenting journey!

What are self-regulation and dysregulation?What does dysregulation look like in introverted kids?Join us for a very informative, pack of tools episode!Austin Hudson, a Licensed Professional Counselor that specializes in children and teens explains and demonstrates how to approach introverted kiddos, what could be some strategies to help kids regulate themselves emotionally, and physically and how the prompting hierarchy connects to all that.  Austin would love to help you more, so check out his website.Did you find this podcast helpful?So RATE & SHARE the playground Talks podcast with freinds and family!You are also welcome to join me on Instagram :-)

Does sharing always means caring  ?! What if the house rules are different from than daycare rules? DO you have too many toys in the house? the quick guideline to wise toy picking…Jennifer Warren is a teacher with over 35 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development with a minor in Psychology from Chico State.   Jennifer kindly shared her various experience of how to effectively communicate with your child's teachers, and how to respond when a kid a pushings boundaries.  So if you have a kid 2 -6 years old, this is the episode for you!If you have any topics you wish the podcast would cover, please connect on Instagram or by email. Tammy would love to hear from you :-)

What are boundaries? Why are boundaries important? What gets in the way of us setting boundaries? What is the difference between a power struggle and holding boundaries?Bryana Kappadakunnel a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 12 years of experience and the owner of Conscious Mommy, shares her unique perspective about what are boundaries, why it's never too late to start setting boundaries, and what healthy boundaries look like.Some useful links to connect and follow Bryana:WebsiteInstagramFB groupIf you find this episode helpful,  help me spread those nuggets of wisdom by sharing them with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE to the Playground Talks podcast! 

How to reinforce the behavior you want to see in your child?  How to build internal motivation? How to wisely use the reward system? How and when to praise your child? How to handle sibling fights?This episode is part B of the conversation with Mariko Fairly, a certified behavior analyst with over 20 years of experience. In this episode, Mariko shared her perspective and tips for all those questions wherein in part A she explains why kids misbehave (If you haven't listened yet- here is the episode's link: why do kids behave? ).For more of Mariko Fairly's content:WebsiteInstagramEmailPlease share a takeaway with your friends and leave a review, this will help to reach more parents!And remember to treat yourself and your kids with compassion and curiosity :-)

Why are kids screaming? running away? grabbing your shirt?WHY do kids throw tantrums?? Mariko Fairly, a certified behavioral analyst with over 20 years of experience explains the four reasons that cause our children to behave (or throw tantrums). We also talked about what are natural consequences vs logical consequences and the FIRST-THEN tool.For more of Mariko Fairly's content:WebsiteInstagramEmailDid you have some takeaways from the episode?SHARE it with your friends, subscribe to the Playground Talks podcast, and connect on Instagram!

In this episode, my dear and thoughtful friend, Erica Smilgenski, interview me on what led to creating the Playground Talks podcast and why parenting was chosen as the topic.For more content, follow the podcast and my Instagram.  You are more than welcome to email me what are your struggles you want the podcast to cover.And most importantly, treat yourself and your kids with compassion and curiosity!!

How did you react when your son spilled a cup of water? and when your daughter was upset with her drawing? Co founder Mayra Azanza & Hagit Segal shared the journey that led to creating an amazing project, called the Mistakes club. On the show, we talked about what is the mistake club philosophy, how perfection and mistakes may affect adults and kids, what could be an alternative approach for perfection, and how to balance work and family life. For more content from the Mistake club:Mistake club websiteYouTube channelSocial Media: Instegaem, FB , Tiktok Previous magazine issuesTammy would love to hear from you!  Connect on Instagram or by Email and tell her what other topics you wish to hear about.And lastly, remember to treat yourself and your kids with COMPASSION and CURIOSITY :-)

Introducing Playground Talks, a new podcast for busy parents who want to own their parenting style and develop a stronger sense of how to handle challenging situations. This show launched on 2.22.2022 and has a bi-weekly show.Tammy would love to hear from you :-) Please contact her on Instagram or share here any topics or struggles you have and wish the podcast to cover!

Does your child hug too strong?  Do you feel like your child is acting like a drama queen? Does your child tend to have tantrums when going to a noisy environment? Neta Shani, a  sensory balancing practitioner answered those questions and explained what is sensory balancing, what triggers tantrums caused by sensory overwhelming, and how biofeedback can help you and your child.Neta believes that communication with your child is a key component of understating and helping your kiddos, so we also talked about the emotional growth card game she created, called Let's share. You may :Read Neta Shani's Blog Get Let's share (use a coupon code: PlaygroundTalks to get free shipping until 4/1/22)Look at biofeedback Neta's recommendationAlso, I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Instagram or share with me here what you are struggling with and topics you wish the podcast to cover. I will do my best to bring the expert.                                                                                                                       There is more valuable content coming soon so stay tuned- hit Follow!

Who is the host and what is this podcast about?A brief introduction with Tammy Afriat and why she started this parenting podcast! Tammy would love to hear from you! Please contact her on Instagram or share here any topics or struggles you have and wish the podcast to cover.