Podcasts about parent coaching

Hey Friends~  Have you ever wanted to listen to the wisdom of someone who has been there?  Today's guest is that person.  After raising her own kids, she & her family collectively decided to adopt kids and love them.   With those adoptive kids, trauma therapy was needed.  She learned to connect with those kiddos on a deep level.  What she learned in trauma therapy not only helped her build connection with her adoptive kids, she learned it was useful in all her relationships.  Thank you for joining us in this heartwarming and encouraging show!   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST: TRICIA GOYER is a speaker, podcast host, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books. She writes in various genres, including fiction, parenting, marriage, and books for children and teens. Tricia is a wife, a homeschooling mom of ten, and enjoys mentoring writers through WriteThatBook.Club. She lives near Little Rock, AR.      CONTACT THE GUEST:    Instagram @Tricia Goyer Leslie Nunnery: www.teachthemdiligently.net Book:  Faith That Sticks: 5 Real-Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen (Moody Publishers) by Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery  https://www.moodypublishers.com/faith-that-sticks/   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss working together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   WE'VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU!  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 55 Sarah Brumley on Simultaneously Navigating Reactive Attachment Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder with her adopted children 171 Wendy McNiel: An Adoption Story. When Gratitude and Grief coexist 185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development 220 What Does “A Language Rich Environment” Really Mean?   A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!   The Center for Play & Exploration: Click here to set up a conversation with Director Dave Bindewald to help you generate new ideas and practices in your parenting, work, and life. Get unstuck and recover some delight on the way! Mention the Language of Play and get a 20% discount  

Send us a text Parenting differences can create chaos in families, but they don't have to. In this episode, I break down the four main parenting styles—authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved—and explain how understanding these differences can transform your co-parenting relationship. Drawing from my own experience navigating conflicting parenting styles in her first marriage, Cynthia shares honest insights about how our backgrounds, personalities, and experiences shape the way we parent. She explores why couples inevitably clash over parenting approaches and offers practical solutions for finding common ground. You'll discover: The four primary parenting styles and their impact on childrenWhy we parent the way we do (and why our partners parent differently)How conflicting styles confuse kids and create family tensionThree powerful strategies for creating a united front in parentingKey Takeaways: Shared Family Values - How to identify 3-5 core values you both want to instillMust Agree On vs. Okay to Differ - Distinguishing between non-negotiable safety issues and acceptable differencesThe Pause and Plan Phrase - A code word system to avoid undermining each other in front of the kidsWhether you're married, divorced, or co-parenting in any capacity, this episode provides actionable tools to reduce conflict, support your partner, and create the consistency your children need to thrive. Perfect for parents who want to stop fighting about parenting styles and start working together as a team.  Find my podcastEmail me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.comText me: 785-380-2064More information

Hey Friends~  When we talk about a lot of stuff with our kids - the stuff that isn't the important stuff; the stuff that is inconsequential, we develop the habit of interaction.  When 90% of your interactions are wonderful, and then the hard conversations that do necessarily come, won't be as big of a deal. The Key:  have LOTS of conversations..  Why?  Because the inconsequential conversations have created a pathway to communicate.  You have cut a bedrock so that you can talk about the important stuff, too.   This is just one concept that you will  hear in this fantastic,  golden-ideas filled episode with author, Gina Prosch.  Other topics in this episode: How freedom happens when we don't fear that failure.   Give kids information in ways they can understand. Helping children learn how to be gracious and forgiving.   Activities that push you to push yourself.. is PLAY.    Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com ABOUT THE GUEST:   Gina Prosch created #thisdaysjoy, a 10-year-long odyssey of looking for joy each and every day. Today she continues to promote the active pursuit of positive emotions with her children's books:  “Joy! You Find What You Look For,”  “Hope! More Than Wishful Thinking,” and “Love! It's Show and Tell”   (2025)   CONTACT THE GUEST:    www.ginaprosch.com  (web site) www.ginaproschwrites.com   (substack) Find Gina @ginaproschwrites on most social media and @ginarosch on X    YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss working together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   WE'VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU!  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 174 Gina Prosch: Children Learn Best When They Don't Know They Are Learning At All. See How! 164 Trust Your Intuition, Mama! Kindergarten Teacher, Ashley Holmes, Shares What She Learned Raising Twins 165 Are You Tired Of Repeating Yourself? How To Have Your Environment Repeat For You! 166 Bonus! Narrating: Effective to handle difficult behaviors and build language! Here's how!   A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!   The Center for Play & Exploration: Click here to set up a conversation with Director Dave Bindewald to help you generate new ideas and practices in your parenting, work, and life. Get unstuck and recover some delight on the way! Mention the Language of Play and get a 20% discount   Affiliate RESOURCES for you!   Financial Freedom 101 from Penelope Jane Smith:   https://realprosperity.isrefer.com/go/scholarship/dinalynn/ BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don't want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3

Hey Friends~ You hear child centers and schools claim to have a “Language Rich Environment”.  Do you have a language rich environment at home?  You can!  But what exactly does that mean?  And how do you create that in a way that does NOT add another thing to your to do list?   The trick… is it is all about you, mom and dad.  It is not actually the space or the environment.  It is how YOU use the environment as a tool to expand their exposure to language.  Today, I will tell you how its done!  And you will see that YOU CAN!  It just takes a shift in THE WAY you interact when you do your normal life.   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss working together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   WE'VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU!  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, here are EARLY EPISODES on these topics:   05 Building and Understanding Language Through Our Senses 06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas 22 Do You Know How to Expand Your Child's Language Skills? Here's a Picture Book Example 27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics 41 Can You Hear What Your Child Is NOT Saying? 4 Strategies to Help Young Kids With BIG Adjustments  

How to go from Overwhelmed to Empowered with Parent Coaching   Are you a mom or dad feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind of parenting? Do you constantly wonder if you're making the right choices for your school-aged children or navigating the adolescent years with confidence? This video, presented by Kristina Campos of The Impactful Parent, offers a powerful solution: parent coaching. Parenting is a rewarding but incredibly complex journey, filled with unique challenges at every stage. From managing child behavior and setting boundaries to fostering strong family dynamics and improving communication skills, it's easy to feel stretched thin and full of self-doubt. Kristina, a dedicated parenting coach and seasoned teacher, understands these struggles firsthand. Her mission at The Impactful Parent is to transform your chaos into connection and help you feel truly empowered. In this video, we'll demystify parent coaching: what it is, its profound benefits, and why it's the parenting help you might be needing. Discover how this professional service provides the support and guidance to effectively handle parenting issues, build strong relationships, and create a more harmonious family life. We'll cover how parent coaching can: Boost your parental confidence. Enhance communication skills with your kids. Equip you with practical problem-solving skills for discipline strategies and everyday scenarios. Increase your self-awareness as a parent. Significantly improve family dynamics and reduce parenting stress. Kristina will share insights into common themes she addresses with parents, including effective teenager connection strategies, navigating sibling conflicts, and the crucial topic of parental self-care. If you're ready to move from feeling overwhelmed to completely empowered in your parenting journey, embrace the power of parent coaching. This video will show you what working with a parenting coach looks like and how to implement the strategies learned for lasting positive change.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

Hey Friends~  Wouldn't it be nice to be able to teach your kids while they slept?   Today's guest says it is possible - especially when it comes to behaviors like bed wetting, and  difficult emotions!   You'll LOVE this episode if you wish for a way to slide under the radar to teach your kiddo - at least for SOME of the millions of topics we want to teach them!   You'll be inspired today as you learn about “SleepTalk!” Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Kerre Burley is an award winning international speaker and trainer. CEO of The Goulding Institute, and Owner of Creating Functional Families, Kerre is known for her expertise in the SleepTalk® process, family dynamics and empowering parents in creating healthy fun relationships. CONTACT THE GUEST:  "Discovering the SleepTalk® Solution. https://creatingfunctionalfamilies kerre@creatingfunctionalfamilies.com   YOUR NEXT STEPS: DON'T MISS A THING!  Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin LET'S DISCUSS WORKING TOGETHER!  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session FREE STUFF: 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup   EASY TO REVIEW:  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play EASY TO FOLLOW: Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play EASY TO CONNECT: Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 48 One Effective Way to Make the Transition to Summer Easier For All Ages 137 STEP 4 - Would You Rather Not Repeat Again? Plan A Visual Summer Calendar For Your Kids 166 Bonus! Narrating: Effective to handle difficult behaviors and build language! Here's how! 173 Alicia Mazari: Your Child is Constipated? How Poop impacts sleep, behavior, and learning

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The benefits of coaching for moms begin with clarity, confidence, and contentment. Many women want it all! But when anxiety and emotional chaos ensue, achieving goals can feel beyond reach. That is where the benefits of coaching for moms come into play. With the help of coaching, you can maximize your potential in both motherhood and career. The benefits of coaching for moms: a story. Recently, during a coaching session with a client, she expressed her goal of losing weight. She had been trying for quite some time, but despite her efforts, including having an accountability partner, she continued to have cravings and fall short of her goal. The benefits of coaching for moms In the above story, you can see a clear benefit of coaching: identifying new ways to approach challenges associated with achieving a goal. However, for moms, coaching goes well beyond this example. To be even good mothers, we must first understand and connect with ourselves. If we are experiencing anxiety and emotional chaos within ourselves, we will not be able to achieve our goals. Likewise, if anxiety and emotional chaos are ensuing around us, we will not be able to achieve our goals, personally or professionally. Read the full show notes and access additional links. Schedule a discovery call with Robyn and get started coaching.

Hey Friends~  I love children's literature!  It seems that ANYTHING you want to teach, you can find a book on that and use it as a springboard to help kids learn.  This is especially true for social emotional learning.  There is power in using stories!    One mistake parents make is thinking they need to read a book as written!  Today's guest brings us into her journey into authorship and then shows us …. how to take the story beyond the book!  If you wonder how to use a piece of literature to enhance learning, listen in!  Terri Lilga shares  some great ideas! Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Terri Lilga is a native Western New Yorker living in a suburb of Buffalo, NY with her husband Peter, and lively mini-golden doodle, Sushi. After retiring from a rewarding 30 year career as an elementary school teacher, she revisited her love for writing children's books. Her first book, 'Santa's Simon' was published in 2023, and her second book, “There's A Hubbard in My Cupboard” published in 2025. CONTACT THE GUEST:   www.terrililgabooks.com https://www.facebook.com/terri.lilga     YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss working together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   WE'VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU!  LOVE THIS PODCAST?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a VOICE MESSAGE!  https://castfeedback.com/play   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU MAY ENJOY THESE EPISODES: 27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics 209 What Is The Difference Between SPEECH and LANGUAGE? 211 Receptive or Expressive Language - What's The Difference? 215 Suzanne Culberg: Downplayed and Dismissed? Seeking Help For Your Child  

In this episode, I respond to a question from Rachel in Missouri about a 5½-year-old client who refuses to poop in the toilet and insists on using a pull-up. We explore how this long-standing habit is likely a reflection of control and vulnerability, and how Child-Centered Play Therapy can gently address the emotional drivers behind it. I offer specific parent coaching strategies, including how to introduce a future transition date to allow the child time to adjust. I also explain how giving children limited choices—like choosing music or a book while using the toilet—can offer autonomy without re-engaging in power struggles. This episode is a practical case consultation focused on how CCPT principles guide both our clinical decisions and the way we support families through deeply rooted behavioral patterns. PlayTherapyNow.com is my HUB for everything I do! playtherapynow.com. Sign up for my email newsletter, stay ahead with the latest CCPT CEU courses, personalized coaching opportunities and other opportunities you need to thrive in your CCPT practice. If you click one link in these show notes, this is the one to click! If you would like to ask me questions directly, check out www.ccptcollective.com, where I host two weekly Zoom calls filled with advanced CCPT case studies and session reviews, as well as member Q&A. You can take advantage of the two-week free trial to see if the CCPT Collective is right for you. Ask Me Questions: Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com Brenna's CCPT Hub: https://www.playtherapynow.com CCPT Collective (online community exclusively for CCPTs): https://www.ccptcollective.com Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com APT Approved Play Therapy CE courses: https://childcenteredtraining.com Twitter: @thekidcounselor https://twitter.com/thekidcounselor Facebook: https://facebook.com/playtherapypodcast Common References: Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley. VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak, C. C. (2010). Child-centered play therapy. Guilford Press. Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Bratton, S. C., Landreth, G. L., Kellam, T., & Blackard, S. R. (2006). Child parent relationship therapy (CPRT) treatment manual: A 10-session filial therapy model for training parents. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.

Hey Friends~  Families often how to help their child in the summer.  Since there is no speech therapy with the school in the summer, some families are nervous and wonder what to do!  In this episode, we talk about foundational practices that help your children retain and learn speech sounds, particularly when they are not responding to your attempts to help them.  These strategies, when done well, especially with very young children can change the trajectory of how your child is growing in their speech sound development.  Let's teach you some of these foundational skills! Today, I cover 2 parts:  peripheral skills and relational skills.  When you get into the habit of BEING this way, your child will come along with remarkable progress Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss working together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   WE'VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU!  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice 27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics 56 Do You Want Your Child To Speak More Clearly, but Don't Know How to Teach it? Learn This, and You Can Teach Anything! 71 Have You Ever Wondered How to Best Teach a NEW Skill to Your Child? Here are 6 things to remember!

Hey Friends~  The language you use  may be LESS effective  than you want!  When we change HOW and WHAT we say, our communication becomes more effective.  Today's guest, Polina Shkadron, is a fellow Speech Language Pathologist who has a wealth of knowledge and experience.   She guides us to focus on the LANGUAGE that helps our kids engage in play - and with you - and teaches us how to create a language-rich environment naturally, and at home.  No matter the age or skills of you or your child, the information in this episode will be fun and delightful,  eye-opening, and capture your attention. You are sure to get lots of ideas of what you can do with your kiddos at home and classrooms to grow them in their communication skills.  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:    Polina is a NYC based neuro-divergent therapist specializing in helping Autistic and ADHD kids find their strengths. She uses play to engage with each child's unique perspective of the world. Understanding the why is not enough, you also need knowledge of the how. That's one of the reasons Polina coaches parents and ND kids using the latest brain-based research and a cross-disciplinary approach. Polina earned her Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from CUNY Queens College, where she was an adjunct lecturer for 7 years. She also has a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Education from American University, which has transformed the feeding therapy aspect of her practice. With additional certifications in trauma and ADHD, Polina is an integrator of information, expanding her knowledge and ensuring effective therapeutic intervention.   CONTACT THE GUEST:  IG/FB: @playtolearnconsulting website: https://playtolearnconsulting.com/ Freebie link: https://playtolearnconsulting.com/resources/     YOUR NEXT STEPS: Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com FREEBIES:    Discovery Call:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin   ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 81 How Your Direction Isn't Clear, Even Though You Think It Is! It's Time to Notice! 141 How Do You Inadvertently Build Doubt Into Your Child?  Here's One Way To Change Doubt Into Confidence!  155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!   MAY IS BETTER SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING MONTH SERIES:  212 From Non-verbal To Verbal To Speaking On a Podcast! Sound Advice from Marsh Naidoo About Building Capacity 213 Dr. Richelle Whittaker: Raising Boys? What Every Boy-Mom Needs to Know To Build Open Communication And Emotional Connection 214 Wonder About Stuttering and Fluency? Jason Heffler Shares What Is Helpful From Personal Experience 215 Suzanne Culberg: Downplayed and Dismissed? Seeking Help For Your Child   Traveling with kids?   BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don't want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3

This week Ang is joined by Natalie McCabe, a practical visionary and dedicated single parent coach with over 30 years of experience in education. Natalie shares her inspiring journey from teaching and raising two children as a single mom, to becoming a parent coach who empowers families to find joy and resilience in parenting. Drawing from her personal story and her book Sink or Swim Parenting, Natalie discusses the challenges of single parenting, the importance of emotional regulation for both parents and children, and practical strategies to navigate difficult behaviors and family dynamics. (00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction (01:56) Natalie's Journey into Education and Parenting (03:28) Creating a Childcare Center and Expanding Horizons (04:37) Transition to Parent Coaching (05:08) Understanding Parent Coaching (08:18) Managing Child Behavior and Emotional Regulation (13:38) Self-Care for Single Parents (20:13) Parenting Styles and Communication (24:08) Fear-Based Parenting vs. Love-Based Parenting (27:28) Building Relationships and Connection (28:25) Discipline as Teaching (31:44) The Power of Modeling Behavior (33:03) Self-Care for Single Parents (36:17) Introducing the Book: Sink or Swim (39:37) Building a Parenting Community (43:10) Final Thoughts and Advice KEY TAKEAWAYS Natalie explains how her early career in teaching and personal experiences as a single parent shaped her mission to support other parents through coaching. Parent coaching is not about criticism but about co-creating solutions based on each family's unique values and strengths, much like having a personal trainer for your parenting journey. Children's challenging behaviors are forms of communication; understanding the root causes helps parents respond calmly rather than react impulsively. Emotional regulation is crucial for parents, especially single parents who don't have a partner to share the load; small moments of mindful self-care can make a big difference. Natalie highlights the similarities between toddlers and teenagers in their emotional development and the importance of patience and calm responses during outbursts. BEST MOMENTS “One day my story will be someone else's survival guide.” “Parent coaching is your support person, not someone coming in to tell you what you're doing wrong.” “Children act out because they're trying to communicate an unmet need, it really has nothing to do with you.” “Regulating our emotions is super, super important — it changes how quickly a difficult situation can be resolved.” “Even washing dishes can be a moment of self-care if you're present in the moment and mindful.” GUEST LINKS Website https://nataliemccabe.com/contact Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natalie_mccabe_official/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Natalie-McCabe-Parent-Coach-100095530359277/ EPISODE LINKS Use the link below to sign up to the TalkingParents App. 30 Day FREE trial available alongside a completely FREE option too! https://talkingparents.com/dirhm If you enjoy this podcast here is the link to the book 'Do I Really H*te Men?'. It's packed with actionable and inspirational content to help you think, feel, heal and create your beautiful life that you deserve! UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068789107 USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068789107 Exciting news! I now have four powerful and affordable course downloads available in my Patreon Shop—starting at just £20. Each one is designed to help you take meaningful steps forward in your healing and growth journey.

Send us an email @ info@parentcoachesunleashed.com Abbey Henderson, CEO, Wealth Advisor & Coach at Abaris Financial Group, connects resources with aspirations to help clients realize their objectives and establish lasting legacies. Her background includes degrees from Dartmouth, Boston University, and Boston College. Transitioning from accounting, she established Abaris Financial Group in 2001, integrating financial acumen with life coaching. Abbey holds CFP, CAP, and AEP certifications.This episode features Abbey's expert coaching tips for parents navigating their high schoolers' first jobs or college grads' post-dorm life, offering actionable advice and reassurance on raising financially literate young adults.Together, they explore candid family money conversations, how technology (like Apple Pay and DoorDash) impacts kids' money habits, and how to balance financial support with letting teens learn from manageable mistakes. If you ever wondered whether to send your child to an out-of-state school, or how to help them build credit responsibly, this is the episode for you.TakeawaysStart money conversations earlyPrioritize giving kids hands-on experience with budgetingDon't sacrifice your own retirement for college costsTimestamps00:00 "Discussing Financial Literacy for Grads"04:35 From Tax to Financial Planning09:43 Teaching Kids Financial Trade-offs11:57 Kids and Cashless Transactions16:37 Early Financial Habits for Kids18:29 Navigating Economic Peer Pressure23:26 Financial Planning Strategy: Incremental Investments26:34 "Prioritize Retirement Over College Funding"28:13 "Untrained Financial Conversations"33:21 Engaging Kids in Financial Learning34:42 Parental Relationship Dynamics

Hey Friends~ You know in your gut when things are not going right, even if you don't have the words.  It's even harder when you tell someone, but you are told that everything is fine… but you know SOMETHING IS UP.   This is the case for today's guest.  She knew that her son needed more help in his sound development, but was constantly told everything was fine.   Started seeking help when her son was 18 months old, asking doctors, friends, family members, and more  and finally… when her son was 4, the school teacher called out the same concerns that mom knew all along.  She was validated and felt such relief. Now, she was empowered, having a direction to go for help!  If this is you, you know this is so frustrating!  Hang on for today's story! And, if this is you, then you need a person who knows how to ask the questions, who knows how to probe what is actually happening with your child. Talk to me!  I can help.  And, whether or not we are a fit to work together, you will leave the conversation with a clearer understanding of what is going on,  how to talk about  it, and a next step. This is one way I help parents.   Book your call HERE:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn  CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Suzanne Culberg is The Nope Coach, and she's on a mission to help women say “No” without guilt, shame, or second-guessing. Suzanne will show you how to stop people-pleasing, get things done on your terms, and finally feel good about your choices. CONTACT THE GUEST:   The Nope Coach Podcast: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/the-nope-coach-podcast/ Website: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/ Newsletter: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SuzanneCulberg   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com FREEBIES:    Book a call to discuss working together:   https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 64 Are You Confident When Helping Your Child Produce Speech Sounds? 199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child's speech is “different.” 197 Michelle Choiary: Our Speech Therapist Became Family. Help for Complex Kids MAY IS BETTER SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING MONTH SERIES:  212 From Non-verbal To Verbal To Speaking On a Podcast! Sound Advice from Marsh Naidoo About Building Capacity 213 Dr. Richelle Whittaker: Raising Boys? What Every Boy-Mom Needs to Know To Build Open Communication And Emotional Connection 214 Wonder About Stuttering and Fluency? Jason Heffler Shares What Is Helpful From Personal Experience   Traveling with baby?  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don't want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3

In this conversation, Dr. Buket Kısaç Demiroğlu discusses the development and current state of autism services in Turkey, focusing on behavior analysis (ABA). She highlights the progress made in training special education teachers, the limited number of certified BCBAs, and the challenges faced in implementing effective ABA practices. Cultural perspectives on autism, family dynamics, and the importance of community support are also explored, along with future goals for improving autism services in Turkey.   Watch the video of this conversation here!: https://youtu.be/LrPRF6iPZdg Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.0 Ethics IBAO/AUABA:  1.0 Cultural QABA: 1.0 Ethics We also offer certificates of attendance! Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact: Buket Kısaç Demiroğlu https://www.instagram.com/buketkisac/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/buket-kisac-5b17a062/ Links: Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University  https://w3.beun.edu.tr/   Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Episode 3 Parent Coaching with ESDM with Maria Sample https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-3-parent-coaching-with-esdm-and-the-balance-program-with-maria-sample-ma-bcba/ Episode 15 Behavior Analysis in Egypt with Radwa El Tenab https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-15-bringing-behaviour-analysis-to-a-nation-with-radwa-eltanab-msc-bcba/ Episode 78 where Abdullah Bernier discusses the lived experiences of syrian refugee parents of autistic children  https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-78-the-lived-experiences-of-syrian-refugee-parents-of-autistic-children-with-abdullah-bernier/ Episode 94 Behavior Analysis in Qatar and Lebanon with Rola El-Annan https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-94-behaviour-analysis-in-lebanon-and-qatar-with-rola-el-annan-med-bcba/ Episode 149 Behavior Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-149-behaviouranalysis-in-saudi-arabia-with-dr-shahad-alsharif/

Hey Friends~  Speech confidence is important for adults and kids.   Whether you are speaking in public or saying your name in front of a class, we all want to speak with confidence and certainly that what we intend to say is what will come out.  Fluency is one area of speech and language development. Many, many kids stutter when they are rapidly expanding their vocabulary and language skills.  Many parents come to me and ask - what do I do?  Does my child stutter?   Today's guest discusses fluency issues from a personal perspective.   So whether you have a toddler with a developmental stutter  or a teen who has been diagnosed with a fluency issue, this episode is for you!    Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Jason Heffler is an author whose stories help young readers overcome speech disorders and fears around speaking. Drawing from his own childhood experiences growing up with and getting bullied for a stutter, he writes uplifting tales that build confidence in kids who lack self-esteem. His book 'Tongue Tied' is a resource to illustrate how speech issues do not define children. Doctors, parents and people who stutter have connected with the book's unique message: that they do not need to be "fixed." Instead of chasing a cure, they've shared how liberating it is to embrace the truth that their voice—exactly as it is—can carry them through a life filled with all the same possibilities as others. CONTACT THE GUEST OR BUY THE BOOK:   https://rebrand.ly/tonguetied   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup

Send us an email @ info@parentcoachesunleashed.com In this special one-year anniversary episode of Parent Coaches Unleashed, Carrie & Jessica dive deep into the journeys of moms who have reinvented themselves after years of parenting. With Mother's Day around the corner, the episode shines a light on moms who made bold pivots—leaving careers, embracing new passions, and figuring out how to balance their own evolution while raising teens and young adults.You'll meet three inspiring guests:Ilise Litwin, a University of Florida graduate and Therapeutic Recreational Specialist known as the Fiery Redhead, has a diverse background in mental health, podcasting, writing, and motivational speaking. Her extensive experience across various populations equipped clients with coping skills. She hosts the "Wide Open Spaces with Ilise" podcast, authored "Wanderlust Within," and delivers impactful motivational talks.South Florida artist, mother, and entrepreneur Kelly Merkur, who holds a BFA in Fiber Art/Textile Design, returned to her creative passions through painting after raising her daughters and working as a textile designer. Her vibrant, layered pieces, driven by color, texture, and experimentation, bring her joy and aim to emotionally resonate with viewers.Michele Baron, an Integrated Health Coach with a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, helps clients make lifestyle shifts, improve nutrition, and transform unhealthy habits for optimal health through support and understanding of the mind-body-food connection. As a mother who personally helped her daughter with digestive issues, Michele deeply understands the far-reaching impact of chronic illnesses on individuals and families.TakeawaysPassions change—and that's okayVulnerability is powerfulFamily conversations matterTimestamps00:00 Reinventing Life After Motherhood05:42 Career Transition to Coaching & Podcasting15:24 Pursue Meaningful Work Passionately17:11 Holistic Health and Skincare Coach22:39 Daily Social Media Routine30:28 Organic Creativity Rediscovery36:52 Balancing Motherhood and Career Dreams39:15 Flexible Parenting and Modern Work Dynamics46:45 Single Mom: Rec Therapist Journey50:25 "Evolving Mental Health Podcast Journey"57:54 "Embracing Self-Validation for Influence"01:02:39 Listening to a Frustrated Child01:08:17 Overcoming Fear for Family Pride01:09:42 Midlife Passion and Renewal

Hey Friends~  Boys communicate, process emotions, and navigate the world differently—but how can we support them in becoming emotionally healthy men?  Dr. Richelle Whitaker, educational psychologist and host of The Raising Sons Podcast, shares practical strategies for connecting with boys, fostering open communication, and guiding them through emotional growth.  From “windshield time” to movement-based conversations, we explore what really works.  Plus, the truth about common misconceptions and why middle schoolers need more guidance, not less. Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Dr. Richelle Whittaker is a speaker, educational psychologist, parent advisor, and host of the Raising Sons podcast. As a heart-centered leader, she is passionate about helping families win. Her work equips and empowers parents/caregivers with tools to close learning gaps, find work-life harmony, and maintain mental wellness. She enjoys creating a space to help parents/caregivers explore tough topics and navigate solutions. At its core, Dr. Whittaker's work is about advocacy – being a voice and creating the space for families to thrive. CONTACT THE GUEST:   drrichelle@richellewhittaker.com Podcast: Raising Sons podcast Website: www.richellewhittaker.com IG: @dr_richelle YouTube: @drrichellewhittaker TikTok: @drwhittaker1   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss how we can work together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   Love this podcast?   LEAVE A REVIEW:  https://lovethepodcast.com/play FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE IN 1-CLICK: https://followthepodcast.com/play Have a Comment or Question?   LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE:  https://castfeedback.com/play   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 201 Leroy Slanzi: Using Free Play And Structured Play With Intention To Develop Emotional Regulation 189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child's Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth 183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language 181 Gwen: Want Words To Replace Screaming In Your 1 Year Old? Listen To This Success Story!

Hey Friends~  Sometimes it is helpful to hear success stories!  We know that raising kids is a marathon not a sprint, and that means that success stories occur millions of times while raising our kids.  Sometimes- when challenges are significant, we need to dig even deeper to find wins along the way.   Today's guest tells her story of raising a child with Cerebral Palsy.  She learned to celebrate along the way, listen to the therapists, and follow the lead of her heart as well as listen to her son.  In doing so, they found success!  Non -verbal to verbal to even speaking on a podcast!   Remember parents, life is a journey.  Always remember to celebrate!  The little wins are important - and they add up!  I know you will feel so encouraged and enlightened by this conversation. Grab a cup of coffee and relax if you are able.   CORRECTION!!  In the show I said Marsh earned a PhD.  I was wrong.  She earned a DPT (Doctorate of Physical Therapy) Thank you, Marsh, for calling this mistake to my attention!  And Readers, please join me in congratulating Marsh!   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Marsh Naidoo is a physical therapist and parent to Kellan a 12 year old teen with cerebral palsy. She founded a nonprofit digital platform to empower, connect and educate parents raising children with disabilities. She hosts Raising Kellan Podcast and two self-published books. CONTACT THE GUEST:   Www.raisingkellan@gmail.com Raising Kellan Podcast  https://open.spotify.com/show/1BwWELnlV4wWlsE35JBA0X For Kellan's episode 113 : https://open.spotify.com/show/1BwWELnlV4wWlsE35JBA0X Episode 2 on the Raising Kellan Podcast: What parents need to know when language and speech development is delayed!  Angie Brasher , SLP  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-2-what-parents-need-to-know-when-language-and/id1480164076?i=1000458440281   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss how we can work together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   Love this podcast?  Leave a Review:  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-Click: https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a Voice Message:  https://castfeedback.com/play   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 160 Michael Hingston: Develop Your Child's Gifts! Whether Or Not A Disability Is Present 197 Michelle Choiary: Our Speech Therapist Became Family. Help for Complex Kids 199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child's speech is “different.”

Send us an email @ info@parentcoachesunleashed.com Diedra Perry, a certified HeartMath® Mentor and stress management coach, works with kids, adults, athletes, and leadership teams. She helps them learn to manage stress and build resilience through biofeedback and science-backed techniques. Her approach combines emotional regulation, nervous system training, and practical tools to optimize performance under pressure and in everyday life.Diedra shares real-life stories from her work with athletes, students, and her own family, revealing how simple breathing strategies can change the entire dynamic of communication, performance, and emotional regulation—on the field, in the classroom, and at home.This episode offers techniques to manage stress and build resilience for families. It includes actionable tips to help parents and children cope with stress and create a more connected home life.TakeawaysHeart-focused breathing quickly calms you.Resilience can be built by practicing these tools regularly, especially before stressful events.Open communication and resets at home improve family wellbeing.Timestamps00:00 "HeartMath: Exploring Heart-Brain Connection"05:24 "Recognizing and Resetting Hidden Stress"09:48 "Heart Focused Breathing Technique"12:25 Heart-Centered Breathing Meditation16:50 Children's Performance Anxiety18:49 Pre-Game Mindset and Breathing21:30 Client Practice Frequency Tips24:40 "Prepping Prevents Reacting"28:53 Child Leads Class in Breathing Exercise31:09 "Rewiring Brains at Any Age"33:52 Classroom Emotional Management Tool

Hey Friends~  Do you Ever feel like your child understands everything but can't quite put their thoughts into words?  In this episode, I'm breaking down expressive vs. receptive language— what each one is, how it develops and of course, this knowledge will be paired with ways YOU can support the growth of BOTH receptive and expressive language skills in your kiddos.  So, whether you're a parent of a toddler or a talkative kindergartener with no signs of delay, this episode is packed with insight for curious parents longing to nurture strong, confident communication.   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss how we can work together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   Love this podcast?  Leave a Review:  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-Click: https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a Voice Message:  https://castfeedback.com/play   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 198  Is Your Child Part of the 40% Who Struggle? The State Of Speech Pathology In The USA 199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child's speech is “different.” 209 What Is The Difference Between SPEECH and LANGUAGE?  

This episode features a real coaching call conducted by Ryan. He engages with Melissa, the mother of 10-year-old Jimmy, who faces challenges with ADHD and emotional regulation. They delve into the complexities of managing disrespectful language and impulsive behavior at home and school. How can parents effectively address everyday rudeness without escalating tensions? What strategies can help Jimmy navigate sibling dynamics and seek peer validation? Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube[00:00:00] Start[00:02:38] Disrespectful language at home.[00:04:32] Communication and tone awareness.[00:07:11] Emotional regulation in children.[00:10:56] Assertiveness skills for siblings.[00:14:05] Cause and effect in behavior.[00:17:38] Understanding peer feedback dynamics.[00:20:22] Social validation and perspective taking.[00:23:16] ADHD Parenting Podcast insights.⁠⁠⁠

Hey Friends~  Today's guest is a mother of a child who had a language delay at age 3, and then was diagnosed with autism later. She worked in special education as a special education advocate. And then she had her own child so now she has the dual role of being BOTH the parent and an educator in the special education system. We talk about the role of language acquisition for her little one and how language delay was the FIRST indicator that something else was going on.  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Experienced educator, and autism mama, passionate about my mission to empower parents to become fierce advocates for their children with disabilities. By drawing on my own journey and extensive professional experience, I aspire to guide and inspire others to navigate the challenges of special education with resilience, empathy, and unwavering advocacy. CONTACT THE GUEST:   https://www.instagram.com/disabilityedpros/ youtube.com/@disabilityedpros Disability EdPros:  https://www.disabilityedpros.com YOUR NEXT STEPS: Information about Costa Rica Retreat:  https://www.speakfeedlead.org/family-talks-retreat.html    Enter Coupon Code LANGUAGEOFPLAY to get 20% OFF!!     FREEBIES:    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com **For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 57 Does Your 3-Year-Old Say Sounds Wrong?  Here is How to Help Your Preschooler Talk More Clearly! 68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice 128 From Diagnosis To Celebration - Ngoma Shares Triumphs And Struggles of Raising A Child With Autism 188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism

Is your home emotionally safe? In today's fast-paced, high-pressure world, families are struggling more than ever with conflict, stress, and disconnection. In this episode, host Davies Owens sits down with Rob Hayes-St. Clair and Michael Cox, the duo behind the Core 4 Framework and Parenting Made Peaceful, to discuss a better way forward.Drawing from biblical truth, restoration therapy, and years of experience mentoring families and teens, Rob and Michael explain how identifying our own emotional pain cycles—and learning how to replace them with peace cycles—can radically transform the way we parent. You'll learn how to recognize the four emotional “types” parents default to under stress, why your child's behavior often mirrors your own unspoken patterns, and how to bring lasting change through truth-based communication and emotional regulation.This isn't about being ruled by emotions—it's about understanding them and leading your family from a place of peace, not pain. If you're looking for practical tools, biblical encouragement, and a path to stronger relationships, this is an episode you don't want to miss.Special Thanks to our partners who make BaseCamp Live possible:ZipCastWilson Hill AcademyClassic Learning TestGordon CollegeClassical Academic PressLife Architects CoachingLight Phone Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.comDon't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.

Hey Friends~  Although it's true that our children do better when they nap, there is a transition out of naps. And it's usually not a smooth ride. Today we will talk about when your 3 & 4 year-old does not nap.   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   Information about Costa Rica retreat:  https://www.speakfeedlead.org/family-talks-retreat.html Enter Coupon Code LANGUAGEOFPLAY to get 20% off your cost!   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com **For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 173 Alicia Mazari: Your Child is Constipated? How Poop impacts sleep, behavior, and learning 107 How Your Internal Dialog Confuses Simple Communication With Your Child 204 A Simple Direction Made Your Child Burst Into Tears? Let's Look At How The Brain Processed That! 196 I'm always giving in! How do I stop? 2 Examples to support the process

Hey Friends~  Podcasthon is a global movement of podcasters simultaneously promoting a charities of their choice. The Language of Play joins Podcasthon by highlighting the amazing impact of the Jeremiah Program, in this episode with Ally Hanten Ebert.  PODCASTHON: "Your platform. Their story. Simultaneously, we amplify causes that matter." JEREMIAH PROGRAM: "Disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children,  TWO Generations at a time."  Jeremiah Program is a national organization with a mission to Disrupt Generational Poverty.  JP has worked with families across the country for the past 26 years, supporting them on their paths to economic mobility. "Single moms are the architects of their families' futures. Your support helps make that possible." You can GIVE to Jeremiah Program here:  https://jeremiahprogram.org/give/ Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:    Ally Hanten Ebert is the Executive Director of Jeremiah Program-Rochester-SE, MN and has spent her career working to elevate the voices and experiences of young people and their families. She gained her experience working with young parents and homeless youth and moved into administrative leadership as her career evolved. Ally is dedicated to helping families get connected to support services; safe, permanent housing; educational opportunities and disrupting the systems that perpetuate poverty. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Human Development & Family Science: Couple and Family Therapy from North Dakota State University.   CONTACT THE GUEST:   ahantenebert@jeremiahprogram.org FB/IG: @jeremiahprogramrochester www.jeremiahprogram.org You can GIVE to Jeremiah Program here:  https://jeremiahprogram.org/give/   PODCASTHON WEBSITE:  https://podcasthon.org/   YOUR NEXT STEPS with THE LANGUAGE OF PLAY: I welcome your thoughts or questions!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com FREEBIES:    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin   ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 102 Top 4 Mistakes Parents Make And How to Correct Them! 108 EXPERT: Dewey Kraus Discusses Self-Compassion When Parenting 110 COACH: Angie Ellsworth Helps Parents Know Better, Do Better, and Feel Better - And Discusses Bullying 111 EXPERT: Dr. Ngoma Moghalu: Communicating Race & Cultural Differences to Kids In A Fun and Comfortable Way 123 Trauma EXPERT: Santou Carter: Effectively Using Play In Trauma Recovery 185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development     Support for Traveling with Little Ones:  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don't want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3

Many young adults enter their post-high school years without the executive functioning skills needed to thrive. This is often because the people supporting them underestimate the amount of support they're getting, and there's no plan in place to fade that prompting. When young adults enter college, they have to manage sleep hygiene, long-term projects, and manage screen time. This is why I talk so much about using multiple service delivery models when supporting executive functioning; whether it be in the schools or in private practice; because many essential life skills cannot be taught without the right environmental scaffolding in place.  That's why I invited Michael McLeod from GrowNOW therapy to talk about why he uses a combination of direct sessions, summer camps with community-based activities, parent coaching, and educator training. Michael partnered and worked with The Focus Foundation in 2015, learning from incredible doctors, neuropsychologists, and various specialists – gaining in-depth training and experience with ADHD and Executive Function research and development. He currently specializes in ADHD, Executive Functioning, Social Executive Functioning, and Parent Coaching. From his experiences as an Executive Function Specialist, Michael developed a distinct model of Internal Skills Coaching to enhance these skills. Michael is a Keynote Speaker and has presented nationwide and internationally, training families and professionals on his unique GrowNOW Treatment Model for fostering Executive Functions & Resiliency.In this conversation, we discuss:✅Do graduate programs prepare clinicians to work on executive functioning out in the field?✅Frontloading vs. traditional social skills sessions.✅Why helping families set boundaries around screen time is an essential part of the services clinicians offer.✅Defining failure to launch and what it looks like in young adults.✅Situational awareness and its impact on safety for college students. You can connect with Michael at:GrowNOWADHD.com, here: http://grownowadhd.com/GrowNOW Instagram, here: http://instagram.com/GrowNOWADHDGrowNOW School Trainings, here: https://www.grownowadhd.com/training/ADHD Parenting Podcast, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xATyVhNZU3abIejNIggvDListen to my previous conversations with Michael here:EP 008: Building accountability and motivation in kids with ADHD (with Mike McLeod), here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/ep-008-building-accountability-and-motivation-in-kids-with-adhd-with-mike-mcleod/EP 009: Time management and device use boundaries in kids with ADHD (with Mike McLeod), here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/ep-009-time-management-and-device-use-boundaries-for-kids-with-adhd-with-mike-mcleod/The following previous episodes were mentioned in this episode:EP 122: Executive functioning for college students: Beyond checklists and planners (with Jill Fahy), here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/ep-122-executive-functioning-for-college-students-beyond-checklists-and-planners-with-jill-fahy/EP 193: Using Distance Learning to Increase Access and Opportunity (with Seth Fleischauer), here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/ep-193-using-distance-learning-to-increase-access-and-opportunity-with-seth-fleischauer/In this episode, I mention the School of Clinical Leadership, my program that helps related service providers develop a strategic plan for putting executive functioning support in place in collaboration with their school teams. You can learn more about that program here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/clinicalleadership We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

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Hey Friend~  In this episode, we talk about Family Talks Retreat for the whole family of kids ages 10+.   I invite you to join me on this adventure in Costa Rica along with hosts Jackie Bailey and Todd Cudaback.  Away from all your normal daily pressures Away from the Internet, (mostly…) Connect on a deeper level and develop your family story. Build strong relationships with the people you care about most while having fun, amazing shared memories!  Please share this episode with anyone that might be a fit for this opportunity!  Jackie is generously giving 20% off to ANYONE who uses the coupon code  LANGUAGEOFPLAY at the checkout.  This discount will be for you and anyone you invite will also get 20% off!!    Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Jackie Bailey is the founder and director of The Speak Feed Lead Project. She gets kids and adults confidently speaking on stages, podcasts, and books. She has traveled to Tanzania Africa where over 1000 youth were empowered with a chance to speak their message for the first time.  She runs retreats in Costa Rica for families and adults.   CONTACT THE GUEST:  https://www.speakfeedlead.org/ Information about Costa Rica retreat:  https://www.speakfeedlead.org/family-talks-retreat.html Enter Coupon Code LANGUAGEOFPLAY to get 20% off your cost!   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com FREEBIES:    21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases! 120 Feeling Disconnected at Home? Coach Ambereen Shares 4 Ways to Build Stronger Family Bonds and Increase Joy 179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning Fun 201 Leroy Slanzi: Using Free Play And Structured Play With Intention To Develop Emotional Regulation 202 How Is Play Different For You As An Adult? Consider This!

Hey Friends~  In today's world, we are taught to seek answers within ourselves.  But if we stay there, we become self-absorbed or self-conceited and depressed.  We need to also see outside of ourselves, looking for ways to contribute, serve others, and be connected to others.  In having this balance, people become whole and happy.  This foundation begins in the earliest years.  Today, Jill Garner shares how SECURITY is learned, at what ages, and with examples of how it happens and how this links to our kids RESPECTING us as parents, respecting themselves, and  others.    Today's episode is a power packed conversation with LOTS of concepts. Grab your pen and paper. You might want to take notes!  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   JILL GARNER is an accomplished speaker, advocate, and founder of Manners of the Heart, a nonprofit reawakening respect in our society for the sake of the next generation. She is the author of the award-winning Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World, Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World, and Manners of the Heart, an elementary school curriculum that helps children see beyond themselves to become all God created them to be. Her work is endorsed by Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, Dr. Kevin Leman, and many others. Jill and her husband reside in Baton Rouge, LA. CONTACT THE GUEST:   https://mannersoftheheart.org/ https://jillgarnercontent.org/   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com     IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 97 Nellie Hardin: Building Worth, Esteem And Confidence In Kids. A Must Listen! 141 How Do You Inadvertently Build Doubt Into Your Child?  Here's One Way To Change Doubt Into Confidence!  155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!   TRAVELING with Little Ones??    BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don't want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3

Hey Friends~  We experience play with our children in a variety of ways. One of those ways is Free Play.  Free Play is completely imaginative and it is entirely directed by the child. Another way we play is Structured Play is when we use play to help our children go in the direction we want them to go. That may be learning, movement, practice, or anything really.  In Structured Play, we have an INTENTION for our kids. That is why sometimes people call it Intentional Play. Kids need both to develop well!  When we don't provide enough play, our kids suffer.  Today's Guest tears apart some of the issues that are happening and what we can do about it for our children.   Get out your Pen & Paper, or whatever you use to take notes, because you will learn a lot in this episode!  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Leroy Slanzi is an experienced educator with a remarkable 25-year career in education. As an author, he penned the influential book "Emotional Schools," delving into the importance of emotional intelligence and mental health in the education system. Leroy also excels as a facilitator of professional development sessions, has been on numerous podcasts and is a sought-after for his work that helps parents, teachers and schools through the chaos life brings. CONTACT THE GUEST:   leroyslanzi@gmail.com www.leroyslanzi.com www.playistheway.ca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLggE8A8q9g   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   FREEBIES:    21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin   NEED A SPEAKER FOR YOUR EVENT?  For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com     IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 2 What is Play ? and Why is it so important?  52 Teaching Kids to COME When They Want to Play Chase 68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice 88 Why Is Imaginary Play So Important? 91 Using Play Dress Up To Teach Life Skills! 101 Need to De-Stress? Why A Return to Play Works! 123 Trauma EXPERT: Santou Carter: Effectively Using Play In Trauma Recovery 183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language 185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development     AFFILIATE RESOURCE:   BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don't want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3

Hey Friends~   Whoot!  Surprises Today! We are CELEBRATING 200 Episodes!     To CELEBRATE this milestone, I have gifts and big SAVINGS to give away!     The Prizes:   4 books and 4 coaching slots and 1 Starbucks gift card!  TO PLAY: EMAIL “200” to:   Hello@thelanguageofplay.com  !!   In this episode, you will enjoy learning the TOP 10 Episodes in the past 12 months!   You'll also hear an update on the global reach of The Language of Play!   And of course.. Celebrate with us! : EMAIL “200” to:   Hello@thelanguageofplay.com  to claim a prize!     Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com FREEBIES:    21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   HERE ARE LINKS TO THE TOP 10 EPISODES IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS:  1-  190 Bob Hastings: Using Storytelling to Help Kids Listen & Imagine 2-  184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child's Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth 3-  189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills 4-  185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development 5-  188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism 6-  187 Gary Chapman: Wrap Your Discipline In Their Love Language. Here's How! 7-  144 Your 1 Year Old Not Speaking? 3 Steps To Help Your Littles to Speak 8-  196 I'm always giving in! How do I stop? 2 Examples to support the process 9-  146 Think Your 1 Year Old Should Speak More? 5 Tips To Find Success 10 -  183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language

Want to enjoy your parenting journey, but often feel stuck in cycles of misbehaviour and frustration with your kids? Wondering whether it really is possible to create a warm environment at home? We all know how difficult parenting can get. Whether it is presently a difficult phase of your parenting journey, or you are faced with a recurring difficulty in parenting, having a parenting coach to walk with you can be valuable. In this episode, our host, Alicia, chats with Liz-Ann Bosman, a mum of 2 and a parenting coach, who shares about what parent-coaching is, as well as her experiences in journeying with parents. She gives some insight into her heart-based parenting coaching style and talks about the ways we can thrive in our parenting and help our children succeed. You can find out more about Liz-Ann Bosman at http://Thefulfilledmum.com. --Do you have a question for us, or a topic you would like to hear about? Drop us an email at ParentEd@family.org.sg. --If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

I'm so excited about today's episode because I'm joined by Lydia Rex, a certified parent coach from the ministry Connected Families. This ministry is near and dear to my heart, and I can't wait for you to hear all about their mission and the importance of grace in parenting.In this episode, we discuss:The heart and mission behind this impactful ministry, Connected Families.  How grace plays a central role in guiding and disciplining our children.  Lydia opens up about her experiences with foster care, adoption, and how these have shaped her parenting approach.  Tangible tools and strategies to navigate difficult moments with your kids.  Lydia Rex is a certified parent coach with Connected Families, a ministry dedicated to equipping parents with grace-filled approaches to guide their children. Her personal journey through foster care, adoption, and parenting has given her profound insights into the challenges and joys of raising children. Lydia combines her experiences with practical strategies to help parents navigate tough times and build strong, faith-centered family connections.Connect with Lydiahttps://connectedfamilies.org/InstagramResources MentionedConnected Families parent coachingConnected Families coursesGive to Christian ParentingWild Interest podcast(03:06) Understanding Connected Families(06:08) The Role of Parent Coaching(08:56) Experiencing Grace in Parenting(14:57) Practical Strategies for Parenting Challenges(17:56) Preparing and Recovering from Parenting Challenges(25:10) Encouragement for Overwhelmed Parents(28:01) Final Thoughts and ResourcesThe Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Parenting is hard and beautiful and .. doing shadow work can certainly shake it up.Teaching our kids about working with their shadow side, accepting it, is power-full work.  Doing it ourselves is the 1st step. as they see what we do not just what we say:).This week, we jump into this, a bit.And, it's perfect timing with "21 Days of Magic" Event that I'm a part of until 12/21 when it ends. I encourage you to jump in for the card readings, numerology, intuition work, sanctuary sessions and more:https://21-days-of-magic-2024.cheddarup.comIn fact, we're having an open session that is with an incredible sensitive soul I've worked with and known for years, named Gavio:Free Session will be 12/15/24 10AM PST, coming, soon, or jump in above:)Support the showIMPERFECT PARENTING:*Free parenting meditation*https://mailchi.mp/965b821ebde2/imperfectparentingfreeminimeditation1 Free parent de-stress tips:http://bit.ly/34TmARwInstagram: @Ip_parenting Tik tok @imperfectparentingariel Website:https://imperfectparenting.netWrite me: Ariel@imperfectparenting.net______ WORKING WITH FERTILITY?Join our private Fertility Coaching Circle https://mailchi.mp/6bf27333a04d/eyl88itb3g-fertility-inner-circle-ariel-green-andersson FREE Fertility Meditation: https://mailchi.mp/00ddad27abb2/freefertilitymeditation223Instagram and Tik tok: @arielgreenanderssonWrite: Ariel@agreenbalancedlife.com*Looking to get pregnant over 40? https://bit.ly/2ZbPSdk *Experienced pregnancy loss? I have a...

Today I had the honor of speaking with sleep specialist Kim Hawley. We share a love for biologically normal infant sleep and a whole-family approach to make sure everyone's needs are met with compassion and empathy and realistic science-backed expectations.  Kim Hawley, MA, MPH, IBCLC is a Holistic Sleep Coach, Lactation Consultant, Peaceful Parenting Educator, mom, and the host of The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast. She helps tired parents bring together developmental knowledge, sleep science, and their intuition to improve family sleep. Her specialty is holistic, responsive sleep support for babies, toddlers, and nursing families. Kim lives in Capitol Hill, Washington DC with her husband, 2 kids, guide dog, and cat. She loves running, listening to audio books, coffee, chocolate, and wine. You can find her at: Website: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/ The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc/ https://www.facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc Here is the Blog regarding the quality of sleep research: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2022/5/5/sleep-training-research-unpacking-sleep-training-culture My links:  JOIN the SURE Family (group coaching) www.sureparenting.com/surefamily Submit your own Topic: https://forms.gle/HE9wsUoNzAJ9Jcas6 Check out the book: S.U.R.E. Parenting: Building Blocks to Create Their Best Childhood https://bit.ly/sureparentingbook Schedule a free call: https://bit.ly/callsami IG: @sureparenting FB Page: @sureparenting FB Friend RQ: www.facebook.com/sami.bell.sure.coach FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringmomstoupliftkids Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/SUREParenting  

In today's solo minisode I'm talking all about strong-willed kids. I've been talking a lot about this in my emails and on my social media lately because I know it's a topic that many parents struggle with. Strong-willed kids are the ones that I like to call fair fighters - they're always keeping score and want to make sure everything is right in their world. But this can cause them to easily spiral out of control the second things don't go their way. I want to share three key points that come up over and over again in one-on-one and group coaching in regards to strong willed kids.If this episode resonates with you, consider signing up for my group coaching program all about raising strong willed kids and emotional regulation for kids and parents starting November 21! The link to register is in the Resources. Does Your Kid Value Approval or Power? We set up an expectation and kids usually comply.Strong-willed kids don't seek or value approval from authority or parents. It's not important enough for them.Instead they value power but they don't have the capacity to hold all of it. They try to find out how much power they can have until they start to lose control.Strong-willed kids will then look for an anchor to keep them in a safe state when they start to lose control.Explanations Don't Work We try to give kids the tools and the choices to understand why things are happening. Explanations don't deter a strong-willed kid from their actions.An explanation gives information but they are not lacking information. It may be a bigger issue of impulse control, tolerating frustration, sensory overload, or something else.If there is a lack of information, the next time they face something similar the outcome will be different. Get to the root of what skills they need to develop to reduce the behavior you don't want to see. Self Regulate YourselfIt's incredibly triggering for parents when a strong-willed kid is emotionally out of control. It's important for the parent to self regulate themselves when the child is unable to.They are looking for someone to be calm in the storm.We have to create a really consistent, predictable structure through boundaries. This structuring takes time and will take a while to set the expectations and make changes where needed. Teaching them how to regulate their emotions is an important step to help your child foster their inner free spirit and communicate their needs and emotions.Resources: Sign up for my Group Coaching Program starting November 21: stan.store/theparentingreframe/p/group-coaching-raising-strong-willed-kids-51n42Joe Newman podcast episode: https://theparentingreframe.com/podcast-episodes/episode-49-a-raising-lions-q-a-with-joe-newman/ Sign up for a FREE 20 minute discovery call: https://stan.store/theparentingreframe/p/free-discovery-call-ck6qfBe sure to sign up for my Substack newsletter for longer and more specialized parenting content: https://albiona.substack.com/ I hope you found this episode helpful; for more parenting tips, check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theparentingreframe 

Are you interested in branching out from working as a clinician with kids and working to support their parents instead? You'll love this episode!My guest today is Kelli Meyer, a speech-language pathologist who bridges the gap between parents and SLP. Through her own efforts and with the help of Private Practice Success Stories, she learned how to make money on her terms and pursue what she was passionate about.In this episode, Kelli discusses her role in offering consultations and coaching to support parents.Kelli Meyer is a proud mother of two and a passionate pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. With a specialized focus on Childhood Language Development, she is dedicated to empowering parents, caregivers, and professionals alike through informative content creation.Welcoming her son into the world in 2024 reignited her desire to support families on their communication journey. From crafting engaging courses to leading enriching play classes and workshops, her mission is to equip parents, educators, and professionals with the tools and knowledge to effectively nurture their child's communication skills.Through The Speech Scoop, her platform on YouTube, she's had the privilege of reaching nearly 4 million viewers and fostering connections within her community of fellow moms. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Kelli's background in speech therapyWhat happened when Covid forced her to find new ways to help parents seeking helpHow Kelli's approach extends beyond direct therapy, focusing on empowering parents with knowledge and tools for daily useA typical day in Kelli's unique careerThe variety of sources that make up her incomeKelli's advice to those curious about working more with parentsThe importance of following your path to fulfillment - even if it's not the traditional routeIf you've been thinking about starting a private practice and want to use a consultative or parent-coaching model, this is a must-listen episode!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Kelli's website: thespeechscoop.comFollow the Speech Scoop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespeechscoopFollow the Speech Scoop on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thespeechscoopFind the Speech Scoop on YouTube: http://youtube.com/thespeechscoopWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/

392. Roots & Growth: Parent Coaching with Sarah R. Moore. Sarah R. Moore is totally a good enough mom and a calm anchor in my life. She is a certified Master Parenting Trainer, an author, an armchair neuroscientist, and, most importantly, a Mama. She's a lifelong learner with formal training in child development, improv comedy, trauma recovery, and interpersonal neurobiology. Reach out to Sarah if you have any questions or want to take one of her amazing 12-week parent coaching groups. https://www.instagram.com/dandelionseedspositiveliving/ https://dandelion-seeds.com/ https://dandelion-seeds.com/positive-parenting/coaching/ Check out previous episodes with Sarah: https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/355-peaceful-discipline-with-sarah-moore https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/what-should-you-do-with-bad-parenting-advice-with-sarah-r-moore   Self-Care:  Sarah is practicing going to bed when she is tired.     Family Fun: Sing songs together as a family.  Swing together and enjoy the sky.  https://slate.com/culture/2011/02/john-constable-s-cloud-obsession-on-display-at-the-yale-center-for-british-art.html     You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you.  You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas   Want to try a coaching call-- sign up for a free 30-minute call: https://calendly.com/christythomas/exploratory-call-free   Find me on Instagram:  Christy Thomas — Coach for Exhausted Moms (@everyday_christy) • Instagram photos and videos . Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com  Don't hesitate to reach out for coaching with Christy:  Coaching (christythomascoaching.com)  

What Is Parent Coaching? Professional parent coaching provides psychoeducation and practical strategies. It's directive, goal-oriented, and typically lasts 1-6 months. It focuses on introducing and discussing new parenting strategies, offering support, and devising plans to implement them. Key Benefits of Parent Coaching: Improved family communication. Better parenting strategies and confidence. Solution-focused thinking. Mindset shifts in how to parent tweens or teens. Strengthened parent-child relationships. Who Can Benefit from Parent Coaching? Families facing issues like screen time struggles, communication breakdowns, transitions (e.g., marriage, death, adoption), and behavioral challenges. Parents of children with ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Support for parents dealing with adolescent mental health challenges, substance abuse, or co-parenting issues. My Approach to Parent Coaching: Grounded in mindfulness and intentionality. Professional experience as an LCSW for nearly 30 years with knowledge of mental health, child development, and family dynamics. Personal experience growing up in a self-sufficient family in New Hampshire, which shaped my approach to self-determination and family cooperation. Incorporating mindfulness practices to help parents stay present and grounded. Parent Coaching vs. Psychotherapy: Coaching is more focused on the present and future, with the goal of achieving family harmony. Psychotherapy addresses mental health issues and is often focused on healing past traumas. I provide examples of when therapy is necessary and when coaching is a better fit. Family Coaching: Family coaching involves working with both parents and children to create real change. I discuss how family coaching leads to breakthroughs and faster progress than individual sessions. If you're interested in learning more about parent coaching and how it can support your family, click the link to book a:  20-30 minute Parent Reset Consultation Call  Let's see if parent or family coaching is the right fit for you! ⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here

Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"I had the pleasure of hosting Danika Maddocks again on the podcast.In this episode, we delve deep into how autonomy and kids' interests can be pivotal in overcoming challenges, especially for emotionally intense, gifted, and twice-exceptional children.Danika, a psychologist and founder of the Gifted Learning Lab, shared her valuable insights on how these approaches can benefit not only neurodivergent kids but all children. Here are some key takeaways:

 On radical self-responsibility and reprocessing our childhood shame to empowerment and creativity. (2:42) – Sophie's Personal Journey and Research on Highly Sensitive Children (5:17) – Understanding Rooted Rhythm Therapy and Parent Coaching (8:19) – The Nature of “Big Feelings” and Their Impact on Children (10:08) – Practical Tips for Parents of Highly Sensitive Children (15:36) – The Role of Authenticity and Congruency in Parenting (20:55) – The Role of EMDR in Therapy and Parenting Sophie Schauermann, LCSW is a licensed therapist and parent coach based in Denver, CO. Her passion and expertise lie in supporting highly sensitive children (and their parents) in harnessing their sensitivities into their superpowers. She is the founder of Rooted Rhythm Therapy and Parent Coaching, which was born out of the belief that children must get to know the beat of their own drum in order to confidently reach their potential…and that the best kind of parent is one that is Rooted in their own Rhythm. Sophie supports her clients with Synergetic Play Therapy, EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) Therapy, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. She has over 10 years of experience working closely with children and families in many settings, including the Harvard Medical School's laboratory for youth mental health, the public school system, community based mental health programs, and now in private practice. Her greatest learning, however, lies in her personal story of healing and growth into the person that she is today. Sophie is the proud wife to another therapist and bonus mama to two amazing kiddos that she couldn't imagine life without.  

“I'm only echoing what we've all heard, but this is the loneliest generation...” --Dr. Jeff Wilks This week's episode features Professor Dr. Jeff Wilks: an associate dean at BYU Marriott School of Business, And Andrea Rowley: parent coaching expert and chief clinical coaching officer at Noble Health. (https://noble.health/) Together, they help us understand and respond to the college student mental health crisis. We learn of the increasing rates of depression, anxiety, unrelenting performance pressure and the epidemic of loneliness-- as part of the college students' experience and we explore the initiatives being undertaken to address them. We also discuss how parents can prepare their children NOW for their young adult years. AND loads more. So please-- Join us this week on Finding Noble! 00:00 Introduction to Finding Noble Podcast00:23 Meet the Guests: Dr. Jeff Wilkes and Andrea Rowley02:21 Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses02:45 Jeff's Insights on Student Mental Health09:16 Andrea's Perspective on Coaching Young Adults10:41 The Pressure of Performance and Comparison12:59 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Goals14:39 Reframing and Building Self-Efficacy23:59 The Impact of Loneliness28:46 Favorite Books and Their Impact29:10 BYU's University 101 Course30:09 Building Deep Relationships33:26 Hope for the Future35:08 Mental Health in Professional Settings38:38 The Role of Coaches and Safe Spaces46:27 Mindfulness and Technology 48:03 Advice for Parents55:28 Final Thoughts and Resources ⁠https://findingnoble.com/⁠ We are hoping to help homes, families and educators everywhere… so please like, review, subscribe and...  even share with friends and family looking for parenting support. To subscribe to emails head here: ⁠https://findingnoble.com/about/⁠ Watch the episodes on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FindingNoble/featured

Parenting coaching with Sean can be very intense. Sean sometimes calls it, "The Inner Work" because that is what is required to grow and improve as a parent. And in this work, stuff comes up. Listen in as Sean responds to this emotional mother as she does her "inner work". Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us 

As the new school year begins, many parents feel overwhelmed by changes and new routines. In this episode of The Defender Podcast, we welcome Lynne Jackson, co-founder of Connected Families and a seasoned pediatric occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience. Lynne shares how the Connected Families Framework can help parents navigate the back-to-school transition more effectively. We explore common challenges parents may face, such as academic stress and social anxieties, and discuss trauma-sensitive approaches for families with children who have experienced trauma or have insecure attachments. Lynne also offers practical advice for being more intentional in parenting and explains how parent coaching can assist families in managing the complexities of the school year.GUESTLynne Jackson​ has over 25 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist. As a speaker, certified life coach, podcaster, and author, Lynne has helped thousands of parents learn to be peaceful, purposeful, and confident. In 2002, she and her husband, Jim founded Connected Families, a ministry that helps parents learn to embody God's grace in the midst of family life.HOSTDr. Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.Parent CoachingAre you facing parenting challenges and looking for effective strategies to create positive change? Lifeline's Parent Coaching program offers personalized, relationship-focused guidance for any family, whether you're an adoptive, foster, or biological parent. Our sessions, based on Trust-Based Relational Intervention and the Connected Families framework, provide proven tools to help strengthen your connection with your child. Sessions are 45 to 60 minutes long and can be conducted via telehealth. To learn more and schedule your first session today visit our LifelineChild.org/coaching.LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. FOLLOW USFacebook, Instagram, TwitterThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | SpotifyThe Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify

Welcome to Episode 220 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Cass and I are thrilled to have Katy and Brian on the show this week. They're shining examples of what's possible when parents take the lead in their transformation.Cass and I have walked alongside many incredible moms and dads, including Katy and Brian. Every story is unique and inspiring, but theirs, involving their twin girls, made headlines a few months ago when it was featured in a study published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine.The study was titled: “Reversal of Autism Symptoms among Dizygotic Twins through a Personalized Lifestyle and Environmental Modification Approach: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.”In short, these amazing twin girls diagnosed with autism made and continue to make huge strides.It's a heartwarming, inspiring, and incredibly important story. And it's deeply informative because the transformation that occurred for this family was no accident. It wasn't luck. It was real and thoroughly documented every step of the way.The secret this week is…PARENT COACHING Is The CATALYSTYou'll Discover:An Incredible Journey of Twin Girls With Autism (5:00)How The Diagnosis Can Spur Action (9:46)An Underappreciated Skill You Need For This Journey (15:04)The Case For Taking The LEAD (24:02)The Critical 10% That Is The Difference-Maker (29:31)The Importance of Being ALL-IN (30:25)A Great Example of When To Pivot (32:22)The Case For Curiosity and Fun (38:21)What Personalized Coaching Looks Like (44:54)What's Required To Get Faster Results (47:58)An Indispensable Resource (49:43)The Power of Networking & Community (51:52)About Our Guests:Katy and Brian are ALL-IN parents to twin girls diagnosed with Autism in September 2021, who are now thriving.  Here is their perspective, as published in the case study.Having fraternal twin daughters diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 20 months has given us a profound appreciation of the highly individual presentation of Autism. Despite sharing similar genes and identical conception, gestation, birth experience, and post-natal factors—as well as benefitting from consistent nurture, home environment, and family dynamics—each daughter presented an ASD diagnosis entirely uniquely. Early in our navigation, we adopted a ‘total load' theory, understanding that there was not one 'single' factor that catalyzed their diagnosis but the combined assault of many injuries. In accepting the very complex presentation of ASD, we also understood that there would be no singular ‘cure' for it either. Conventional statistics have stacked the odds against the ability to recover a child from an ASD diagnosis. Our approach was therefore focused on following a nonconventional, holistic understanding of each daughter's bio-individual needs, exploring root causes, and designing customized support. We began by choosing to pursue functional, integrative support centered around the foundational principles of diet, environment, and lifestyle. We vetted therapies that would deliver support in a naturalistic setting—primarily our home. We chose practitioners who were aligned with our belief in our daughters' intrinsic ability to heal, given the right support. We assembled a team that welcomed our engagement and worked cooperatively with each other. We committed to being highly involved in all the interventions we explored, educating ourselves, and advocating for what we felt was best for our children. Finally, we were strategic in focusing on sequence, using labs and other evaluation tools to measure progress, and harnessing the power of innovation to map genes and address cellular health. We explored modalities, both new and old while operating from a place of patience and curiosity. Most importantly, in our experience as parents has been the desire to create and maintain a profound and loving bond with each of our daughters—and to remain parents, not practitioners. Through this approach, we have witnessed the radical recovery of one daughter—who presents today as a joyful, engaging, spirited, extremely bright 4-year-old. We remain steadfast in our support for our other daughter, whose progress has also consistently amazed us and has reminded us that recovery is possible at each person's individual pace.References in The Episode:Reversal of Autism Symptoms among Dizygotic Twins through a Personalized Lifestyle and Environmental Modification Approach: A Case Report and Review of the Literature, The Journal of Personalized Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6Twins With Autism Improved ‘Dramatically' After Parents Focused on Reducing Toxic Exposures, Children's Health Defense, The Defender, 6/21/24  Outsmarting Autism, Updated and Expanded: Build Healthy Foundations for Communication, Socialization, and Behavior at All Ages by Patty LemerDocumenting HopeThe Documenting Hope Conference, Orlando, FL, November 15-17, 2024Additional Resources:Take The Quiz: What's YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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Who wants to have a really great school year?!I do!  Me, me, me! (I'd be waving my hand in the class room, if we were in one! And, mind you that was RARELY me in school times:).So, keep listening and reading.. I have something for you..:))It's my new year! And, I have so much in store for you!  I'm feeling really creative!:)*Yes..We published later this week so your "BEST YEAR" sign up would be ready too!(mm and Mercury retrograde played tricks and Mats had the announcement for this week mixed with the last fertility podcast.. oops!! So, that's fixed too:)).Reflecting back on last years.. it was hard! In many moments.Huge school demand and our own expectations of ourselves.. Whew!Is it just me?  Or.. does this year NEED to be EASIER.. and LESS stressful?! YES, please!:))If you feel the same way, then, let's tackle this together:). I'm doing a little workshop/self - paced.. to support these next months:)). Got you curious?! Hope so:)).Jump on the list for THE BEST SCHOOL YEAR EVER.. opportunity.. sooo exciting:))..  Click the link, and let YOUR Year be so much better, I dare say the BEST year EVER.. I dip my toes in a bit with you on the podcast, this week.. to get things rolling (I love giving you bits to work with:)).OH! And, if you sign up to be on the "It's happening now" list, above.. and you decide it's a yes, later next week when it comes out.. I'll give you free live sessions with me, which are going to be so good!:))__________________Also.. if you love great books, that have beautiful artwork AND great intentions to also make life better.. you'll love the upcoming podcast, this month.. And.. the live! we just did:)!?? Did you catch the live on Instagram 8/16/24? @ ip_parenting, with Beth Suter.. talking about mindfulness, chakras, yoga and working with and shifting the harder moments.. So good!A lot of great things rolling out for you!Things are shifting your way:)). Ready?!_________You or someone you know working with fertility?Come to my live FERTILITY SESSION on Youtube Tuesday 8/27 @1PMSupport the Show.IMPERFECT PARENTING:*Free parenting meditation*https://mailchi.mp/965b821ebde2/imperfectparentingfreeminimeditation1 Free parent de-stress tips:http://bit.ly/34TmARwInstagram: @Ip_parenting Tik tok @imperfectparentingariel Website:https://imperfectparenting.netWrite me: Ariel@imperfectparenting.net______ WORKING WITH FERTILITY? FREE Fertility Meditation: https://mailchi.mp/00ddad27abb2/freefertilitymeditation223Instagram and Tik tok: @arielgreenanderssonWrite: Ariel@agreenbalancedlife.com*Looking to get pregnant over 40? https://bit.ly/2ZbPSdk *Experienced pregnancy loss? I have a little something for you.. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH______________WANT TO SUPPORT this podcast? https://www.buzzsprout.com/222253/supportWe're here to move you through “it's not possible” to full access to joy and health through creating the life, work and fer...

Ep 108 Description:  “Pregnancy and new parenthood are not for the faint of heart. But it's okay to feel a little out of sorts. It's okay to feel overwhelmed. That doesn't mean you're a bad person or bad parent— it means you're human. Softening towards yourself is important.” —Olivia Bergeron Postpartum is a time of immense change and adjustment. New mothers are navigating physical and emotional recovery from childbirth while also learning to care for a newborn. It can be an overwhelming experience made more difficult by a lack of support and self-care.  Olivia Bergeron is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who founded Mommy Groove Therapy and Parent Coaching to help moms and dads through empathy, connection, and self-care. She teaches postpartum doula workshops and provides virtual parent coaching to support new parents' mental health and ease the challenges of postpartum. Don't miss this week's episode as Debra and Olivia dive into the importance of validating the challenges of postpartum, giving time for self-care, especially for new mothers, the power of challenging negative thoughts and self-criticism, and the benefits of preparing for postpartum care early on.  Grab Olivia's Gift for Parents: https://rebrand.ly/qs4parents      Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471      Episode Highlights: 02:47 A Focus on Postpartum Care 10:04 Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety 14:14 Cultivation Positivity During Challenging Times 18:59 Preparing for Parenthood