Sean Donohue Show
Parenting is hard and messy, but help is here. With videos and teachings enjoyed by many millions, Sean Donohue - the world-famous Family Coach & viral social media sensation - has helped countless parents for 25 years transform their parenting and build connected, healthy homes...and raise amazing adults.Filled with edgy story-telling, intense scenarios and Positive Parenting tools to fill your toolbox, enjoy unfiltered coaching from the man himself. Go Deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us
Episodes
August 7, 2025 • 21 mins
In yesterday's podcast episode Sean talked about communication with our difficult children.
The two best ways to get your kids to communicate well with you is....
1) Model it for them.
2) Teach them how to speak.
Why is this true?
Parents are teachers and every home is a school.
If you are ready to break painful patterns and teach your kids how to speak with goodness and maturity, this is for you.
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August 6, 2025 • 15 mins
Every parent has that one child who pushes all the buttons, challenges every rule, and stretches your patience to the edge. But what if the key to breakthrough isn’t in fixing them—but in rethinking how you parent them?
In this episode, Sean takes you deep into the mindset shift that changes everything when raising a strong-willed, sensitive, or “difficult” child. You’ll learn how to move from frustration to clarity, from power ...
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August 5, 2025 • 43 mins
Backpacks? Check. Pencils? Check. Emotional readiness? …Not so fast.
In this timely episode, Sean shares the Back-2-School Do’s and Don’ts every parent needs to hear before the first bell rings in Fall 2025.
From handling first-day jitters to avoiding the pressure-packed parenting traps, we’ll help you start the school year with connection, confidence, and calm.
Tune in to learn:
Top mistakes parents make during back-to-sc...
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July 31, 2025 • 19 mins
Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all—what works at 8 often fails at 13.
In this episode, Sean walks you through age-by-age parenting tips from childhood to the teen years, giving you a clear map for how to stay connected, communicate wisely, and guide your child through every stage of growing up.
You’ll get practical insights for:
The clingy 8-year-old who still wants snuggles
The moody 12-year-old figuring out their ide...
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July 30, 2025 • 16 mins
There are moments in parenting when time is not on your side—parking lots, busy streets, public meltdowns.
You need obedience NOW, not negotiations or deep talks.
So… what do you do?
In this episode, Sean breaks down 3 clear, effective, and emotionally intelligent responses for those high-stakes moments when your child must listen immediately—without yelling, threatening, or losing your cool.
You’ll discover:
What to...
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July 29, 2025 • 49 mins
In this powerful episode, Jordan and Sean take you on an honest journey into what it really means to break generational cycles.
Whether it’s yelling, shame, emotional distance, or people-pleasing, many parents find themselves repeating the very patterns they swore they’d avoid.
Sean and Jordan unpack the reasons why this happens—and more importantly, how to stop.
With raw insight, relatable stories, and transformative tools,...
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July 23, 2025 • 30 mins
Most parents do not know how to respond when their kid gets negative...or is hard on themself.
Most parents don't have the tools for when their child says mean things about themselves, or bullies themselves.
Most parents have never learned the best responses for when their child is in a dark or negative place.
We all need these tools.
Good news...Sean is here to put some in your toolbox.
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July 22, 2025 • 48 mins
What if parenting had a blueprint backed by real science?
In this episode, Sean and Jordan unpack 7 powerful psychology secrets every parent needs to know.
From the way kids process emotions to why discipline often backfires, we explore what the latest research says about how children grow, learn, and connect—
and how you can parent with confidence, calm, and clarity.
You’ll learn:
Why connection trumps control
H...
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July 17, 2025 • 13 mins
If you are not there right now, you will be soon...
You are exhausted.
Spent.
Done.
Overwhelmed.
Maybe anger or resentment is creeping in.
Maybe you are going back to your old ways.
Maybe you feel guilty or ashamed.
If you have ever felt this way, then listen in...this is for you.
It will help you to get out of that place and prepare you for the next time you go there.
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July 16, 2025 • 16 mins
Some kids are hard to talk with...
They argue.
The debate.
They manipulate.
They shut down.
They call names.
They play the victim.
They blame.
Help is here.
Listen in as Sean educates and empowers you.
This is good stuff!
It will help.
Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us
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July 15, 2025 • 47 mins
Kids need boundaries.
Structure.
Order.
Limits.
More limits.
More discipline.
More guidance.
This job doesn't stop.
Your job: Be their Coach.
Discipline means teaching and mentoring.
This episode will help you to be the best teacher you can be and teach you how to discipline the right way.
Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us
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July 10, 2025 • 14 mins
Good news, you can grow.
Change,
Improve.
You can be a better parent in a year than the one you are today.
It will take work and intention, but you can do it.
This episode will help get you there.
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July 9, 2025 • 15 mins
We all have a parenting toolbox.
Some are big. Some are small.
But this box is invisible... no one can see it.
You can only use the tools you have.
Like a carpenter or a mechanic, the more tools the better.
The more parenting tools you have, the better you can be at the world's most important job. The better you can build integrity, fix patterns, solve problems and create character.
Here is a great parenting tool to put ...
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July 8, 2025 • 57 mins
We all want to raise strong kids.
Gritty.
Tough.
Hard-working.
Confident.
This can be difficult.
Good news: There are DOs and DONT'S for this.
There is science and research.
Join Sean and Jordan as they dive into this very important topic.
Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us
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July 3, 2025 • 7 mins
Summer can be magical… or mayhem.
In this episode, we’re diving into the parenting hacks, mindset shifts, and simple tools that will help you thrive—not just survive—this summer.
Whether your kids are bored, bickering, or bouncing off the walls, we’ve got practical strategies to bring more peace, connection, and fun into your days. From managing screen time to creating meaningful memories (without losing your sanity), this epis...
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July 2, 2025 • 16 mins
Some kids just don't listen.
Some kids are very reactive.
Some yell. Snap. Argue. Lie.
And others?
They shut down. Avoid. People please. One-word answers.
Every parent needs good parenting tools - and lots of communication skills.
If you have a tough kid - this is for you.
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Listen as Sean tells you the real-life story of Cassie Bernall.
Her story will change you...
...and maybe change your parenting.
And change the way you think about teenagers.
Be ready, you'll want to hold your children closely after this one.
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June 25, 2025 • 19 mins
Some kids are easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.
And some kids are not.
Some kids are hard.
HARD!
If you have a hard kid- or more than one of them - listen in...
Sean will inspire and empower you to be your best
...and give a few helpful pointers.
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June 24, 2025 • 50 mins
Yelling. Threatening. Bribing. Scolding. Commanding. Controlling.
There is a better way.
It's time to put those tools down...
...and pick up some good ones.
And these new tools?
They are better.
Listen in.
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June 19, 2025 • 15 mins
Stop being stressed.
angry.
resentful.
overwhelmed.
sad.
anxious.
Sean will show you how to change your mind...change your mindset...and change your life.
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