APtitude Podcast Michelle McHale & Michael Brown

On this episode we are going to explore why aggression in young children is such a a common behaviour. We are going to help you focus on how best to deal with aggression when it does happen and why it is not necessarily a reflection of poor parenting.

On this episode we explore the difference between praise and encouragement and why rewards are not as effective as you think. We are going to help you focus on how to offer praise in a meaningful and authentic way and to have courage to parent without using the lure of rewards.

On this episode we explore why tantrums can feel so uncomfortable, even contagious and how to step out of a power struggle. We are going to help you focus on why tantrums cannot be managed, what is developmentally normal and how to curb your reactivity levels.

 On this episode we explore why setting boundaries can often feel exhausting, especially when you anticipate the childs reaction or you feel guilty for saying no.  We are going to help you focus on why knowing your own values and providing safety can help you feel more confident in setting boundaries with love and clarity.

On this episode we explore why sometimes your child feels deliberately irritating and at other times totally delightful.  We are going to help you focus on why mood matters and how it is probably the single most important thing that impacts your parenting.