Do Adopted Kids Struggle More? Part #1 #618
Parents often believe if you adopt a child from birth and provide a loving home, that will mitigate most issues. It doesn’t usually work that way. There is no judgment here. Just the reality that trau...
31 Heinä 33min
The Meltdown That Changed Me Forever (And 2 Phrases You Must Use To Teach Instead of Punish). #617
This is the day I realized I was so consumed with how my son’s attitude made me feel, that I wasn’t actually helping him. I needed him to behave... so I could behave. In this episode, I provide a step...
29 Heinä 26min
Stop the Stand-Offs: Real-Life Fixes for Your 5, 10, or 15-Year-Old #616
Ever find yourself locked in a screaming match with your strong-willed child and suddenly realize, "Wait... I’m arguing with a five-year-old?" Whether you're dealing with a tantrumy toddler, a 10-year...
26 Heinä 20min
Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask Out Loud: Do You Agree or Disagree With My Answers? #615
What do you do when your child defies you at every turn, refuses to let go of clutter, or prefers their grandmother over you? In this jam-packed episode, Kirk tackles some of the toughest, most sensit...
24 Heinä 23min
5 Options to Get Kids To Do What You Ask (Chores, S’Mores & More) #614
I want to give you options so you don’t have to choose between being a tyrant and a pushover in daily life. How can you use the tough approach without feeling guilty? When do you give kids some leeway...
22 Heinä 23min
Sibling Scripts: Your Summer Guide to Turn Provoking Into Peace #613
Usually there’s a provoking child and the more compliant one who gets picked on and has a hard time speaking up. How can you get your strong-willed child to stop provoking siblings? How can you teach ...
19 Heinä 22min
Parenting A Take-Charge Child Without Butting Heads Or Giving In #612
It’s easy to lock horns with a demanding, strong-willed child who barges into a room and declares what they are going to do…without asking your permission! Does your child ever delay bedtime because t...
15 Heinä 21min
Social Skills Playbook: 10 Scripts For Kids Who Struggle With Friendships #611
Do you have children who struggle to connect with kids their own age, miss social cues or act silly in class? Who dominate conversations, get bossy during play dates or with siblings, become possessiv...
12 Heinä 22min
