Over the last few episodes, Lauren has discussed how other cultures teach cooperation, helpfulness, motivation, and emotional control. This is the third episode in a three part series on how other cultures handle children's misbehavior. You can find the link to the first two episodes in the show notes.  Lauren does a quick review of the strategies discussed in the first two episodes and then adds a couple more. Today these include using role play, questions, and general lightheartedness to change the situation.  Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: There ..read more

Over the last few episodes, Lauren has discussed how other cultures teach cooperation, helpfulness, motivation, and emotional control. This is the second episode in a three part series on how other cultures handle children's misbehavior. You can find the link to the first episode in the show notes.  Lauren does a quick review of the strategies discussed in the first episode and then adds a couple more for younger kids. The new strategies are: Turning science into real life Making objects talk Monster stories Listen to the episode to hear stories demonstrating each of these methods.  ..read more

Over the last few episodes, Lauren has discussed how other cultures teach cooperation, helpfulness, motivation, and emotional control. This is the first episode in a three part series on how other cultures handle children's misbehavior.  She discusses six different ways to correct misbehavior A strong “No” or “The Look.”  Consequence puzzles Questions Responsibility Actions and not words Ignoring The goal is to teach children to use their executive functioning and learn why the misbehavior is not beneficial to them or your family, not to punish. Lauren answers this week’s listener ..read more

In this episode Lauren continues her discussion of how other cultures raise their children and teach them emotional control.  She talks about the use of “awe” in calming down yourself and your kiddo. There are things we see everyday and don’t notice, beautiful views for instance, that if you open your eyes and look at them with awe bring you back to the present. So, take your kids outside to calm them down.  When they are old enough and have their calming strategies in place, ignore the behavior. Use this in a mindful way once they are old, around 6 or 7, and know how to calm themsel ..read more

In this episode Lauren continues her discussion of how other cultures raise their children to be a part of the family unit in a helpful and cooperative way. To raise helpful, cooperative, and motivated kids you have to teach them emotional control and how to return to a calm, neutral state.  The first way we do this is to model calm to our children. How do we do that when they are pushing our buttons, not listening, or throwing a tantrum? This episode walks you through some techniques to return yourself to a calm state before dealing with your kiddo. Lauren discusses two other methods to ..read more

Many parents and teachers use bribes to get kids to do tasks that are unappealing to them.  But, bribing kids doesn’t teach them how to be intrinsically motivated to do a task which is a skill they’ll need as they grow older. So, how do we motivate kids to do unappealing tasks without bribing them?  Lauren walks you through the do’s and don’ts of motivating your kids without bribing, overly praising them, or using an authoritarian approach. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: Why do so many kids need control?  Try-at-home tip:  Panoramic View to ..read more

Today Lauren discusses getting your kids to cooperate. She talks about merging the world of kids and adults so that your kids are a part of your life and understand their responsibility. The podcast looks into creating independent and autonomous kids so you can have your own life and your own identity. This is a can’t miss episode for anyone feeling like they have become lost in being a Mom.  Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: Lately I am fighting a lot with my kids.  Try-at-home tip: Come up with a script to use for your independent time.  Mentione ..read more

The first in a three part series discussing how other cultures raise their children. In this installment, Lauren discusses how cultures raise helpful children and how to incorporate that into your family, whatever the age of your kiddos. She discusses the view of a family as a team, acomedido, and how to start these practices in your own home.  There are only three rules:  Make the request clear. Make the request doable. Don’t force it.  Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode:  Why do so many kids need control?  Try-at-home tip: Panoramic Vie ..read more

Have you set your goals for 2023? Setting goals and tracking them is a great way to change your habits and keep you mindful of what you want. Lauren walks you through setting measurable goals, tracking them, and breaking them down so they are achievable.  Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode:  How do I handle an aggressive child while being a positive, good parent?  Try-at-home tip: Sit and stare at something for 1 minute, working up to 5 minutes at a time.  Mentioned in this episode: Tiny Habits Atomic Habits The Power of Habit: Why We Do What W ..read more

In the past few episodes Lauren has discussed self-care. Today, Lauren gives you her personal recommendations in each of the Big 5 areas.  Mentioned in this episode: Mental Health:  Insight Timer Sarah Blondin Lalah Delia Monica Sweeney Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life The First 40 Days Social:  Bumble Peanut  Marco Polo Relationship: Gottman Therapy Esther Perel Psychology Today - Find a Therapist Movement: Sweat App Kelsey Wells Fleur East Food:  Healing Tonics, Juices, and Smoothies Other:  365 Days of Feel-Good Art: for Self ..read more