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Is there someone in your family you consider to be difficult? If so, this episode is a must. Family can bring out the worst in people, but with these tips, you can be at your very best. [...]

We can train our kids to say "thank you" and act grateful. But what we really want is for them to feel grateful, so their expression of gratitude is authentic. Join me for this episode as I share [...]

No one loves your kids as much as you do. And you want to shout from the rooftops how special and amazing they are. You want them to feel good about themselves and proud of their accomplishments. [...]

Rewards. Kids love them. Adults love them. How could there possibly be a problem with them? Join me for this episode, where I share how rewards, like punishments, are not only ineffective, but [...]

How did people describe you as a kid? Were you "the shy one,” “the sensitive one” or “the wild one?” Were you "athletic," "nerdy," or "gifted?" Now your kids are being labeled, too -- by you, [...]

“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.” -- Anais Nin I find the human brain fascinating. When we think a negative thought, our brains go to work looking for (and creating) [...]

Do you have quiet moments throughout your day? Or are you always filling your head with the sounds of podcasts, music, news, and energetic kids? Turn off your notifications and tune in for [...]

As people get older, they tend to look back at where they’ve been, rather than ahead to where they’re going. They just ride out their lives re-creating their past over and over again. Living from [...]

If you want your kids to take responsibility for their actions, handle mistakes with grace, and apologize with sincerity, this episode is for you. Many parents force their kids to apologize when [...]

Are you ready to stop losing your sh*t with your kids? Today on the podcast, I interview Carla Naumburg, PhD. about her most recent book on that very topic. Carla is funny, relatable, and [...]