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Episode 16: The Anger Reset: Teaching Emotional Regulation by Modeling It First
Episode 16: The Anger Reset: Teaching Emotional Regulation by Modeling It First In this episode of Parenting Matters, we’re talking about the very real...
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Episode 15: Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Encourage Risk Taking and Growth in Kids
Episode 15: Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Encourage Risk Taking and Growth in Kids Moving from "I Can’t" to "I’ll Try" In this episode, we...
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Episode 14: Why You Should Never Ignore Behavior That You Don’t Like
Parenting advice often says to “just ignore it,” but what message does that actually send to a child? In this episode, we dive into...
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Episode 13: Not listening, not getting dressed and tantrums, oh my! - Our most common parenting questions answered
If your preschooler ignores you, refuses shoes, or collapses into a puddle the moment you say “no,” this episode is for you. We unpack...
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Episode 12: And Mom and Dad Can Hardly Wait for School to Start Again
Rebecca and Belann dive into the complexities of sibling dynamics, especially the everyday challenges parents face around bedtime routines, discipline, and perceived fairness. Drawing...
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Episode 11: The Gift of Enough: What Children Teach Us About the Magic of the Holiday Season
Short Overview: Rebecca explores the beautiful (and sometimes jarring) contrast between Thanksgiving gratitude and the consumer rush of Black Friday and the holiday season. ...