More Lock Downs = BONUS Episode- Renowned Parenting Expert: Reena B. Patel - EMPOWERING Parents during a PANDEMIC

Happy Humpday, Wednesday?! What day is it DAY?!

We FEEL you!!

Sending lots of LOVE and some support to our mama's and parents today!! Cause We know its SO needed!!

Today Ali sits down with Renowned Parenting Expert and Psychologist, Reena B. Patel.

Reena and Ali talk parenting and how hard it is, and then add a pandemic and well it's HARD!!! Cue the tears!!

Reena shares her advice and system when it comes to Positive Parenting.

We talk positive discipline, giving permission. making mistakes. not learning by perfection, how they learn is by seeing us make mistakes and having no judgement.

Reena talks giving ourselves Grace especially right now, checking in with yourself, allowing children to learn waiting for your attention

being flexible with your kids, your schedule

How to pick your battles, focus on the now, using a day planner,

Ali and Reena discuss how parenting is not a real "balance"

The approach of what we expect, punishing and being disappointed

Reena shares behaviors to pay attention too : maybe they are hungry? maybe they need a diaper change, maybe they see something and want it

Reena shares how to handle challenging behavior: when they "protest" what it could mean, sometimes it's just social attention

Working on giving a positive response

Be consistent

Ali and Reena talk about independent two's - (toddlers) acknowledging they want to do everything themselves, they are so proud

understanding they want to do it,

Reena talks how to navigate : Give them a few options and feel them empowered and let them feel they picked it they did it

As a parent you need to be several steps ahead

Do facial expressions in the mirror learn emotions

Reena talks important tips for any age : really listen, let me know when I can help, validate, empathize, they need to feel respected and be on their side

Simple phrases i hear you, i see you, that must be hard

we want to problem solve, sometimes they want us to listen and just be there

Reena also shares the most important skills to teach our children especially right now, no matter what age :

Optimism and self discipline skills

Cultivate with little ones... think positive, find the light, family ethic - self discipline

We talk family values as well and writing family mission statement with your own family

Reena also shares safe ways for all children to see friends and socialize like backyard playdates

Tune in to feel supported, empowered and know you're not alone!! We are all FEELING it!!

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