Citing Dr. Peter Gray and his ideas on the notion of "play", this episode is dedicated to the importance of free play and the detrimental effects of its lack.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/suppor

Digital Dementia

May 19th, 2024 13m 54s

A concept that has been around for over a decade is now being brought more into the light and is seen as a critical issue. This episode explores the concept of digital dementia and offers ways to avoid and counter the issue. --- Support thi

Practical Life Activities

Mar 18th, 2024 15m 37s

This episode helps you understand the need to give your child practical living and critical thinking experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

Communicating With Your Kids

Jan 1st, 2024 10m 20s

This episode gives you hints about how to explore alternative ways to communicate with your kids. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

Sibling Relationships

Nov 20th, 2023 16m 46s

Here are some ways to understand sibling interactions and how to foster positive relationships between your children. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

Revisiting Screens

Oct 3rd, 2023 19m 51s

This episode gives some detailed information on the effects of screen usage on the developing brains of children. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

Preparing For A New School Year

Sep 12th, 2023 20m 33s

In this episode you’ll learn some ideas for beginning the new school year with joy and success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

Mirror Neurons and Imitation

Jul 24th, 2023 15m 23s

Learn about the concept of 'mirror neurons' and how to become aware of all you say and do which will ultimately create a more positive environment for your kids. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/su

Sincere Apologies Only

Jun 12th, 2023 12m 16s

Rather than expecting your child to immediately say, "I'm sorry," for their offensive behavior, this episode guides you to help uncover the root of the issue so they can offer a sincere apology instead. --- Support this podcast: https://pod

How to Talk to Your Kids About Their Day

Apr 9th, 2023 17m 59s

This episode is for those parents who ask their child, "What did you do today?" and get, "I don't know." or "Nothing."Have a listen to hopefully gain some insight into how to glean more information from your child about his or her day.---

Pick Your Battles

Mar 12th, 2023 22m 26s

As parents we sometimes feel overwhelmed and want to "give in" because we're tired of the struggle or we simply don't have any fight left in us. In this episode, I share six values worth "battling" for when raising children. --- Support t

Boundaries Revisited

Dec 27th, 2022 15m 13s

After I noticed the magnitude of interest in my first podcast entitled "Boundaries with Children", I decided to update, revisit and offer additional information on this incredibly important topic--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.

Talking To Your Kids

Oct 23rd, 2022 18m 28s

This episode helps you become aware of how you may be talking to your kids, your intentions, your approach and offers ways to communicate more positively. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

Why Your Child Should Carry Their Own Things

Aug 28th, 2022 15m 28s

Understanding the importance of learning responsibility and the symbolism in what it means to carry their own belongings is the focus of this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

The Perpetual Parent Guilt Trap

Aug 7th, 2022 15m 32s

This episode shares ways of shedding parent guilt. It includes a simple list of ideas for helping your kids develop independence while you release outdated notions of what it means to be a good parent. --- Support this podcast: https://podc

The Importance of Reading to Your Kids

Jun 12th, 2022 14m 26s

This episode offers you information on why reading to your children is so critically important as well as support in figuring out how to find time to do so. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

Connecting Motor Skills with Academic Success

May 2nd, 2022 18m 40s

Understanding your child’s need for movement and learning how to incorporate more movement in their daily lives is the focus of this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

The Lost Art of Problem Solving

Feb 28th, 2022 19m 37s

This episode delves into the disturbing trend toward children’s inability to problem solve and offers ways parents can allow for the development of critical thinking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise6

Finding Our Feelings

Jan 30th, 2022 17m 41s

Guiding our kids to recognize, identify, and own their feelings will help them create a healthy emotional life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

Grace

Dec 22nd, 2021 4m 39s

Allowing Grace for yourself as a parent is a beautiful act of Love. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

Independence Day

Dec 21st, 2021 14m 18s

Allowing for and helping your children establish “independence” is an essential part of growing up. This episode helps you understand the why and how to do it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/supp

The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids

Oct 29th, 2021 17m 21s

While we may want to share gifts in many different ways, this episode emphasizes the most meaningful gift you will ever give to your children: You!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support

The Balance of Family Power

Sep 13th, 2021 22m 54s

This episode will help parents see who has the “power” within the family. They will learn about their parenting style and will be guided toward ways to create a balance of power for all family members.--- Support this podcast: https://podca

Replacing "Good Job"

Jul 21st, 2021 16m 24s

This episode guides you in expanding your vocabulary beyond the iconic, "good job" to a more enriched and meaningful way to acknowledge your childrens' accomplishments and success.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod

The Need for Nature

Apr 27th, 2021 20m 19s

This episode will guide you toward some simple ideas for connecting your kids to their natural environment and hopefully entice you to GO (get outside).--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denise650/support