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Welcome to Parenting Without Panic! I'm Olga, an educator and psychologist with 33 years of experience working with families just like yours. Here's what I know: Parenting is hard. You're tired. Your kids are fighting. Bedtime is a battle. And somewhere between the tantrums and the mess, you wonder if you're doing this right. You are. This podcast is your weekly dose of practical, loving strategies that actually work. No judgment. No perfection required. Just real talk, expert advice, and simple solutions for the everyday chaos of raising kids. Every week, I share: Proven strategies you can use immediatelyReal stories from real parents (including my own!)Scripts and phrases that stop conflicts in their tracksThe "why" behind your child's behaviorTools for everything from tantrums to sibling rivalry to bedtime battlesWhether you're parenting toddlers, tweens, or somewhere in between you'll find what you need here. This is parenting without the panic. Let's do this together. 🎧 New episodes every Sunday  ⏰ 15-20 minutes of actionable advice  💙 No perfection. No panic. Just progress. Instagram: @ParentingWithoutPanic  YouTube: @ParentingWithoutPanic  TikTok: @ParentingWithoutPanic For daily tips, behind-the-scenes moments, and a community of parents who get itfollow along on social media! 💌 Questions or topics you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram!

Episodes

  1. The Strong-Willed Child: From Daily Battles to Future Leaders

    23/11/2025

    The Strong-Willed Child: From Daily Battles to Future Leaders

    Does your child fight you on EVERYTHING? Getting dressed, eating, bedtime—every single thing is a battle? You're not alone. And here's the truth: Your strong-willed child isn't broken. They're not defiant. They're not "too much." They're powerful. And that's actually a GIFT. In this episode of Parenting Without Panic, educator and psychologist Olga (33 years experience) shares a complete reframe that will change how you see your determined, persistent, strong-willed child. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why "difficult" children are actually future leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates • The 5 key characteristics of strong-willed kids (and why they're strengths) • How to stop power struggles WITHOUT breaking their spirit • The magic formula: Choices + Autonomy + Respect = Cooperation • Specific scripts you can use TODAY to reduce conflicts • Why "because I said so" never works (and what to say instead) • How to channel their determination into leadership EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: → Emma's Story: The 4-year-old who says NO to everything → Reframing "difficult" as "determined" → Understanding the strong-willed temperament → 5 practical strategies that actually work → Real scripts for daily situations → Marcus's transformation: From "disruptive" to debate team captain → This week's homework: 5 meaningful choices KEY TAKEAWAY: Your job isn't to break their will—it's to GUIDE their power. Strong-willed children need different strategies, and when you learn to work WITH their temperament instead of against it, everything changes. WHO THIS IS FOR: Parents of strong-willed, persistent, determined children who question everything and refuse to back down. If you've ever wondered "Why is everything such a BATTLE?"—this episode is for you. 🎧 15 minutes that will transform your relationship with your strong-willed child. 🔗 CONNECT WITH OLGA: Instagram: @ParentingWithoutPanic YouTube: @ParentingWithoutPanic TikTok: @ParentingWithoutPanic

    22 min
  2. The Screen Time Battle - Finding Balance in a Digital World

    16/11/2025

    The Screen Time Battle - Finding Balance in a Digital World

    iPad meltdowns. YouTube rabbit holes. Daily battles over "just five more minutes." If screen time is your biggest daily struggle, you're not alone. In this honest, practical episode, Olga tackles the modern parent's toughest challenge managing screens in a world that didn't exist when we were kids. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Age-appropriate screen time guidelines (that actually work in real life)The critical difference between "good" and "bad" screen timeWhy screens trigger such intense meltdowns and how to prevent themThe "when-then" approach that eliminates negotiatingVisual timer tricks that make transitions smoothHow to create a family media plan everyone agrees toThe 5 rules of healthy screen habits (for kids AND parents)Why co-viewing changes everythingReal Stories, Real Solutions: Meet Sarah and her son Ethan, whose 30-minute iPad sessions turned into hour-long meltdowns until they implemented these strategies. Plus, Olga's vulnerable confession about her own phone addiction and what changed when her daughter called her out. The Truth About Screen Time: This isn't about eliminating screens or achieving some screen-free utopia. It's about finding BALANCE. Making sure technology serves your family not the other way around. Your Homework This Week: Hold a family meeting (make it fun bring popcorn!) and create YOUR family's screen time rules TOGETHER. Kids who help create the rules are more likely to follow them. What You'll Learn: ✨ Research vs. Reality: What the AAP says vs. what's actually doable ✨ Quality over quantity: Not all screen time is created equal ✨ The dopamine effect: Why kids literally can't stop on their own ✨ Transition strategies: 5 tools that eliminate meltdowns ✨ Tech-free traditions: Building connection without screens ✨ Parent screen habits: How YOUR phone use affects your kids ✨ The family media plan: Step-by-step creation guide Key Strategies Covered: Visual timers that make "5 more minutes" concreteTransition warnings (10 min, 5 min, 2 min)Calm-down time AFTER screens"When-then" for delayed gratificationScreen-free zones (bedrooms, dinner table, car)Co-viewing for active engagementLeading by example with YOUR devicesYou're not trying to be perfect. You're trying to find balance. Start with ONE change. Progress, not perfection. 🔗 CONNECT WITH OLGA: Instagram: @ParentingWithoutPanic YouTube: @ParentingWithoutPanic TikTok: @ParentingWithoutPanic

    20 min
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Welcome to Parenting Without Panic! I'm Olga, an educator and psychologist with 33 years of experience working with families just like yours. Here's what I know: Parenting is hard. You're tired. Your kids are fighting. Bedtime is a battle. And somewhere between the tantrums and the mess, you wonder if you're doing this right. You are. This podcast is your weekly dose of practical, loving strategies that actually work. No judgment. No perfection required. Just real talk, expert advice, and simple solutions for the everyday chaos of raising kids. Every week, I share: Proven strategies you can use immediatelyReal stories from real parents (including my own!)Scripts and phrases that stop conflicts in their tracksThe "why" behind your child's behaviorTools for everything from tantrums to sibling rivalry to bedtime battlesWhether you're parenting toddlers, tweens, or somewhere in between you'll find what you need here. This is parenting without the panic. Let's do this together. 🎧 New episodes every Sunday  ⏰ 15-20 minutes of actionable advice  💙 No perfection. No panic. Just progress. Instagram: @ParentingWithoutPanic  YouTube: @ParentingWithoutPanic  TikTok: @ParentingWithoutPanic For daily tips, behind-the-scenes moments, and a community of parents who get itfollow along on social media! 💌 Questions or topics you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram!

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