Parenting Decoded Mary Eschen

Getting teens and tweens to talk to parents is an age old battle the repeats itself over and over again with each new generation.  Times change but our teens wanting independence from us doesn't. 

In this episode learn some tips and tricks for how to get our kids to relax and just enjoy being with us so that they'll open up and want to trust us. 

There is a list of activities and how to use them to break down the barriers and engage your teens and tweens that should lead to building trusting relationships.

Here are links to things referenced in the episode:
YouTube video:  Communicating with Teens

Blog Post Transcript Available HERE


Email me at mary@parentingdecoded.com or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com.

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Kids of all ages need to feel connected and loved unconditionally.  How can you set up a system in your family for creating and keeping those connections?  In this podcast we go over connections for kids between 2 and 10.  The next podcast covers what you can do for teens and tweens, a much harder demographic than younger kids who still think the world of you. 

In this episode we explore ideas on how to have regular "quick" connections on a daily or weekly basis while also considering longer "dates" with our kids.  We talk about how the intention is for each parent to have one-on-one time with each kid in their family. 

There are examples of how some families have accomplished this as well as resources for ideas on what to do for "short" connections as well as times to connect in longer, more meaningful ways.

The goal is to set up connections that can go deep and will continue on into their tween and teen years. 

Hint:  Start young! 

Resources for this podcast:
30 Joyful Ways to Connect by OneTimeThrough
56 Ways to Connect With Your Kids by TalkingParents.com
Email me at mary@parentingdecoded.com or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com.

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Grumpy kids can really put your home into a foul mood.  What can we do to help tame these dark clouds and bring some sunshine back into our lives?

In this episode we'll cover these four steps:
Step 1 – Keep Your Cool 
Step 2 – Offer Empathy and Hugs 
Step 3 - Fix the Broken Connection 
Step 4 – Go on a Trigger Quest and Brainstorm

The transcript for this episode is HERE

Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast:
Kings Corner Card Game YouTube Instruction Video Mood Meter Graphic Parenting Decoded YouTube Videos 
Communicating with Teens and Tweens Parenting Decoded YouTube Video Getting Kids to Listen Being a Calm Parent Parenting Decoded Podcast Link 
Anger Management for Parents  
Email me at mary@parentingdecoded.com or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com.

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Parents struggle with how to motivate their children toward certain behaviors. Typically rewards and bribes are used. 

In this episode learn about when bribes and rewards are most likely to motivate your child.  There are pros and cons of both types of motivations.  Bribes tend to reinforce negative behaviors, while rewards are commonly thought of as something that's planned ahead and well-thought-out, used for positive behaviors. 

However, sometimes our plans backfire!  When? How? What do we do?  Listen and learn!

Click HERE for a written transcript on my website. 


Email me at mary@parentingdecoded.com or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com.

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Kids being bullied isn't new.  What's new is the extent at which they are being bullied and, with the internet, in new and harmful ways.  

In this episode, we'll cover the different types of bullying:
Verbal - teasing, name-calling, taunting, etc.,
Social - spreading rumors, leaving kids out, embarrassing them, etc.
Physical - hitting, spitting, tripping, etc. 
Cyberbullying - using digital devices to cause others harm

Why does bullying occur?

What can families do?

How you can role-play and brainstorm with your child.  

Here are resources referenced in the podcast that are also on the transcript that is available and on my website blog:
·       https://router-network.com/education/anti-bullying-guide
·       https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bullies.html
·       https://www.pacer.org/bullying/
·       https://www.stopbullying.gov/
 
Email me at mary@parentingdecoded.com or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com.

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Do you have an anxious child?   Does it worry you or drive you crazy?  Either way you need to listen to this podcast!

In this podcast, hear from Stephanie Pinto, founder of Let’s Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids and author of the best-selling book From Chaos to Connection.   We talk about how parents can support their kids who have anxiety.  

Learn about the 4 different types of anxiety, then the 4 parenting traps that we fall into when we attempt to "help" that wind up having negative impacts.
Being over reassuringSwooping in/Jumping in too soonAllowing avoidanceBeing too tough or criticalWhat can we do to help?  Listen in!

Find Stephanie and her resources at www.Stephaniepinto.com. She’s amazing!

Here’s a link to her FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM if you’d like to follow her. 
Email me at mary@parentingdecoded.com or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com.

Have a blessed rest of your day!