The Parenting Bridge
Who knew parenting would be so difficult? Right? Maybe you thought it would come more naturally, or maybe it was easier, except for that one kid that seems to push all your buttons. Are you at a loss for how to deal with everything from tantrums to managing that snarky back chat or simply just don’t want to feel like you're failing as a parent? Do you worry about doing things right, or finding the right help for your child? Are you tired of the daily battles, fighting, and chaos in your home? If you are facing challenges as a parent, you are not alone. At (name) we think that things can get better and we want you to experience that too as you reclaim your home, find more peace, and build a structure that lasts. Join Dr. Michelle Alden author of Parenting Emotionally Distressed Kids: Build a Bridge to Better Behavior the Healthy Foundations Way, as she discusses scientific research and strategies for navigating the tough and challenging job of parenting. Many parents today feel overwhelmed and burnt out, maybe even believing that this is just how families are. Dr. Michelle will offer practical solutions that give parents the tools they need to build a bridge from where they are now to the family they wanted to be, supporting you to be the parent you wanted to be and raising healthy and secure children.
Episodes
Stick to the routine as much as possible, how to set the expectations, watch the amount of sleep and make sure there is down time, the power of role-play, and much more.
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Descriptions of the parent-centered resources available to you and when you should consider hiring a parent coach.
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Enjoy a ton of helpful tips on getting through the holidays as Dr. Alden talks about excitement, expectations, food issues, being prepared, keeping a routine as much as possible, and much more.
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What do our kids need? Dr. Alden shares lots of tips and understanding about how to parent intentionally.
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Dr. Alden shares traits and struggles that you can likely identify with in your family. We know it can be emotionally exhausting and this is why. Be sure to listen to Part 3 on what intentional parenting looks like and why it is needed for our kids.
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You’ll want to hear Dr. Alden’s personal story with adoption to give you a new perspective on your adopted child. She’ll discuss the wider impact of grief as well as why behaviors are often very controlling.
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If we can get things stable emotionally at home, it gets better in other places. What if homework stayed at school but you still provided learning times at home? What to do when your child gets stuck on something that happened at school and lots more expert advice.
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How to work with your school team when your child is struggling. Being supportive of the school and on the same page is the goal otherwise it can create additional anxiety for our kids. But what happens when school policies aren’t helping? Hear Dr. Alden’s responses to various school scenarios.
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Specific words we can stop using that often increases their frustration. We want to help kids learn to work through hard things. How to problem solve escalated situations and intervene in a way that gives them a different path to take. Take note of these specific examples to help your child learn new skills that you can implement immediately. Dr. Alden also talks about how to create safety in your family if your child becomes unsaf...
Practical tips you can start doing right away to help move your child through frustrations. Intervening immediately is key–not waiting until later. The power of planning ahead using “if this, then this” and much more. (See our website for the Mountain of Escalation pdf available under Book Resources)
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Do you recognize these behaviours in your family? Inflexible and irrational behaviours are because their brain is not working and they need help working through it. They are not choosing to act this way. They are having extreme difficulties in applying a skill they need the most, when they need it most. The adults need to help them know what to do when things don’t go their way. (See our website for the Mountain of Escalation...
Research about resiliency and specific things we can do to build it in ourselves, our kids, and our families.
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What resiliency is, where it comes from, and how we can build it in ourselves, our kids, and our families. Stay tuned for Part 2.
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Dr. Alden continues to teach on this topic by practically identifying what a parent in charge looks like and how to adjust your responses if needed. Also, practical tips for dealing with a controlling child.
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Parents need to be in charge to keep kids safe. What does that look like? What does it look like to be controlling? We want to be in charge of our families but without being controlling.
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Dr. Alden talks about specific behaviors that won’t get better on their own. When you have crazy behaviors in your home, what does success look like and what is most important going forward.
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What to do when things get broken, why safety precautions are good, set the rules with clear consequences ahead of time, stop signs must be created that are very clear, why games can be very beneficial, what to say instead of using shame, and much more.
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We need to understand that this is a brain issue. And yes, it's infuriating and crazy-making. Topics include medication, the importance of concentrating on transitions, how you want family members to deal with their anger, sibling issues, and more.
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How to build routines, set expectations and boundaries by "building a fence" before shopping, going places, etc. Use the "shot machine mentality" to keep them guessing. Ideas for bedtime routines. A great tip for shopping with the oppositional child.
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More great information about food. Sometimes you can see changes quickly just by changing your food choices. Included here are helpful tips for creating good habits as well as specific foods that are found to actually improve behaviors.
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