Parenting Decoded

Mary Eschen

This podcast will help all parents with kids of all ages to learn how to decode the mysteries and challenges of being a parent in today's challenging times. We will concentrate on practical parenting approaches that you as a parent can use right away! There are tips and tricks as well as plenty of real life stories to help you see that you can make a difference in your family's life in simple yet noticeable ways. In order for your kids to change, you need to change first! The ripple effect is real and lasting. Enjoy the ride!

  1. 79 - Yelling at Kids: How to Stop By Using Energy Drains

    1 天前

    79 - Yelling at Kids: How to Stop By Using Energy Drains

    Your kid keeps doing the same thing over and over and you can’t find a consequence that fits. There’s no natural fallout for whining, talking back, sibling fighting, ignoring screen time limits, or “forgetting” something that forces you into an extra trip across town, so you end up stuck between yelling, taking away the iPad, or giving in just to make it stop. Learn about a technique called energy drain. We talk through the core idea that parents have a limited bucket of energy and certain behaviors drain it, plus exactly how to name that drain calmly and with empathy. I give scripts you can use with younger kids (yes, a little drama can help) and a simpler, more casual version for tweens and teens, including why a quick family meeting can prevent pushback. Then we get to the part where real learning happens: after everyone is calm, you invite repair. You ask your child how they want to “put some energy back,” use an age-appropriate energy drain list of tasks they don’t normally do, and build buy-in by creating that list together. We also cover what to do when a child refuses and why knowing your child’s currency makes follow-through possible without turning your home into a daily power struggle. If you want calmer discipline, clear boundaries, and a practical way to teach empathy and accountability, WITHOUT YELLING, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a parent friend who’s at the end of their rope, and leave a review so more families can find Parenting Decoded. See my list of replacement ideas here: ENERGY DRAIN  WRITTEN TRANSCRIPT PODCAST 79 Email me at mary@parentingdecoded.com or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com.  Have a blessed rest of your day!

    7 分鐘
  2. 72 - Tips for Parents: How to Get Kids to Sleep

    2月9日

    72 - Tips for Parents: How to Get Kids to Sleep

    Parenting Decoded welcomes McCall Gordon to tackle one of parenting’s toughest questions: Why won’t my kid sleep? Her book is aimed at parents of "livewires" — kids who are more alert, intense, and emotionally reactive than average, making traditional sleep advice ineffective. McCall explains that temperament plays a huge role in sleep struggles — some kids just have a harder time winding down. These children are perceptive, persistent, and often lack typical “sleepy cues” like yawning. Instead, they need more support and a customized sleep strategy. She encourages parents to stop blaming themselves. These kids aren’t “bad” sleepers — they’re wired differently. The solution? A gradual, step-by-step approach to bedtime routines, not the cold-turkey methods like “cry it out,” which often backfire for sensitive kids. McCall’s key advice: Understand your child’s temperamentTaper off bedtime habits graduallyUse consistent patterns at bedtime and during night wakingsThink of it like teaching a child to ride a bike — slowly let go while supporting themShe also emphasizes ruling out medical issues for frequent night wakings, especially in infants or kids who snore. The bottom line: You’re not crazy, and it’s not your fault — you just need a different roadmap. Link to the book on Amazon:  Why Won't You Sleep? Link to the Audible book: Why Won't You Sleep? Email me at mary@parentingdecoded.com or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com.  Have a blessed rest of your day!

    29 分鐘
  3. 77 - Tame The Dinner Table Chaos

    1月9日

    77 - Tame The Dinner Table Chaos

    Getting Kids to Stay at the Table: Four Simple Rules That Work Tired of mealtimes feeling like a circus? Kids jumping up every two minutes, running after them with food, or resorting to screens just to keep them in their seats? You're not alone—and there's a better way. In this episode, we tackle one of parents' biggest daily battles: getting kids to actually sit and eat their meals. Whether you have toddlers or elementary-aged children, these four practical Family Mealtime Rules will transform your dinner table from chaos to calm. You'll learn: Why chasing kids with forks or allowing screens at dinner creates more problems than it solvesThe four essential boundaries that make mealtimes work (including the ONE rule that changes everything)Exactly what to say when your child gets up from the table—and how to handle the meltdownsA simple compromise for parents who worry their child will starveWhy consistency in the first few days is absolutely criticalThe key? A loving but firm approach that teaches natural consequences. When kids know the boundaries and trust that you'll stick to them, mealtimes become peaceful for everyone. If you're exhausted from the daily dinner battle, this episode gives you a clear, actionable plan you can start implementing tonight. Your 20-minute meals are just four rules away. Perfect for: Parents of toddlers through elementary age children struggling with mealtime behavior Email me at mary@parentingdecoded.com or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com.  Have a blessed rest of your day!

    7 分鐘

簡介

This podcast will help all parents with kids of all ages to learn how to decode the mysteries and challenges of being a parent in today's challenging times. We will concentrate on practical parenting approaches that you as a parent can use right away! There are tips and tricks as well as plenty of real life stories to help you see that you can make a difference in your family's life in simple yet noticeable ways. In order for your kids to change, you need to change first! The ripple effect is real and lasting. Enjoy the ride!

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