The Happy Human Life Jenilee and Greg

Are you struggling to manage screen time in your household? Wondering how much is too much for your kids?

In this episode, we explore the often asked question, "How much screen time is appropriate for my kids?" and we share our personal experiences and tips on finding the right balance.

The American Academy of Pediatrics provides guidelines and limitations, but like many parents, we often find that screen time can be a valuable tool. Whether it’s bonding over a family movie or using a kid-friendly show to keep them occupied while we handle essential jobs, screens can play an important role in our daily parenting practices.

It's all about setting limits while also being flexible and understanding the needs of your family.

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-Jenilee and Greg

“I’ve heard about helicopter versus free range parenting and I’m having a hard time finding a balance. How much freedom should we give our kids?”

In this episode, we dig into the world of parenting styles as we discuss helicopter vs. free-range parenting.

If you're struggling to find the right balance of freedom and guidance for your children, this one's for you!

We start off with a quick overview of what helicopter parenting and free-range parenting involve, and then discuss how much freedom is too much. We dive into the challenges of balancing control with independence, and how to tailor your approach to best suit your kid's age and maturity.

You’ll gain practical tips on how to be supportive of your kid’s interests and self-expression without overstepping, learning how to model flexibility, acceptance, and support. Let's dig in!

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-Jenilee and Greg

In this episode, we dive into a topic that every parent grapples with: kids testing boundaries.

We discuss the challenging moments when our kids push limits and how we should respond to them.

Is constant kindness and support realistic? Should empathy and understanding be unconditional?

We all face those tough parenting moments when our kids are confrontational or are just getting under our skin and it's natural to wonder if we need to maintain a facade of “perfect” patience and understanding.

Whether you’re a new parent or have been in the trenches for years, we provide insights into managing and understanding our kid’s boundary-testing behaviors. Let's dig in!

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-Jenilee and Greg

In this "burning question" episode, we remind ourselves that our young children are still in the process of developing a slew of skills, so even though they don’t always follow directions immediately, we need to approach these situations with patience and empathy.

We discuss the importance of first connecting with your child, spending a few minutes in their world before expecting them to engage in yours.

Our goal is to move away from traditional fear-based parenting and towards more connection-based parenting. But what does this look like in practice?

We provide actionable tips like breaking tasks down into small, manageable steps, as well as offering choices to tap into their innate need for autonomy and control.

Whether you're struggling to get your child up in the morning or battling the dreaded bedtime resistance, we’re here to help!

✨Looking for more support? Come grow with us in The Happy Human Collective, our education and support community.

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Thanks for listening. 🙂

-Jenilee and Greg

In this "burning question" episode we talk about how we can ease sibling rivalry and dial up the sharing.

We dig into why being a bit possessive is totally normal and how to gently steer our kids toward more sharing.

We encourage cooperative play (think fun stuff like building forts and playing board games) to build the skills of turn-taking, teamwork, compromise, and flexibility.

Also, we share how we should lead by example (i.e., model the behaviors we want to see) and set clear family expectations around the concept of sharing.

✨Looking for more support? Come grow with us in The Happy Human Collective, our education and support community.

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Thanks for listening. 🙂

-Jenilee and Greg

In this "burning question" episode we dig into the common (yet challenging) area of preschooler behavior.

If you're struggling with your 3-year-old's emotional rollercoaster, just know… you're not alone!

It's totally normal to feel overwhelmed when our little ones are pushing, hitting, or roaring, but our first major takeaway…

Let’s forget the idea that your kid needs “fixing”... and instead… let's focus on how we can adapt their environment to better meet their needs.

We share our own toddler’s journey at preschool where some simple adjustments transformed his experience and also discuss the power of co-regulation (e.g., offering calming activities and support to guide them through their storms).

✨Looking for more support? Come grow with us in The Happy Human Collective, our education and support community.

✅ Explore all of our self-paced workshops, live virtual meetups, and group chat threads free for 7 days! 

Tap here to learn more.

Thanks for listening. 🙂

-Jenilee and Greg