43 episodes
Unlock Your Child's Full Potential Podcast Billy
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- Kids & Family
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5.0 • 22 Ratings
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This is the Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential podcast and I am your host Billy. I am a mom of 3 lovely girls and I’m looking for answers. I am looking for ways to fill the gaps left by the school system and teach my kids the lessons that are going to prepare them for real life. I want to learn practical tips that I can put to practice so that I can raise capable and confident young people who are kind, caring and authentic and who bring value to the world. I know it’s a lot. But I think as parents we have the unique role of nurturing the potential of the special human beings entrusted to our care. We can’t expect school and the teachers to do everything and we don’t want to let the environment decide who our kids become. It's up to us to coach our children on how to be successful and fulfilled. That’s why I practice what I call intentional parenting. It all starts with creating a clear, compelling vision of what you and your family are all about and asking yourself questions like “what kind of strengths and abilities will our children need to have in order to be successful when they grow up?”. Every one of us will have a different vision, what’s important here is to have some kind of a plan. Because the window of opportunity to influence our kids' development is small and we better lay a good foundation early on.
That’s my goal here. To talk to as many parents, educators, experts, you name it, and ask the questions, look for the universal principles, find as many tools as possible to be a better parent and give my kids a head start in life. If that resonates with you, join me every Wednesday and let’s inspire each other to create an environment where our children can blossom into the best versions of themselves.
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40: 3 Strategies to Become the Trusted Adult Your Child Needs When Navigating Adversity - Eric Daddario
Dive into today’s transformative episode as Eric Daddario, a youth mental health speaker, shares crucial insights on navigating your child through adversity. Fueled by personal tragedy, Eric's mission is to guide parents in becoming trusted adults for their kids.
Discover the profound impact you, as a parent, can have on your child's life. In a world where they're just a decision away from serious struggles, learn why being a trusted adult is paramount. Eric's heartfelt message emphasizes the power you hold in steering your child towards help rather than tragedy.
Uncover three essential strategies to become that trusted adult:
Approach with Understanding: Forge a relationship of trust by talking to your kids like friends, not authority figures.Share Vulnerability: Embrace imperfection. Open up about your struggles to connect with your child on a deeper level.Get to Know Their World: Understand the unique challenges of today's digital age to better support your child.Don't miss this episode! If you do one thing for your kid today, make it listening to this episode. Your child's future starts with you!
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39: Unlocking Resilience: Discovering 3 Keys to Trauma-Sensitive Parenting with Kathy Magnusson
We're delving into the world of resilience and uncovering the keys to trauma-informed parenting. I'm joined by Kathy Magnusson, an incredible speaker, educator, and trauma-informed expert and an adoptive mom of four. She's been helping students and teachers worldwide navigate the impact of trauma.
Trauma, as we learn, isn't just about the event itself but how our bodies and nervous systems interpret it. It's a fascinating discussion that brings us to the importance of awareness, not just for our kids but also for us as parents. Sometimes, recognizing trauma can be challenging, as it's intertwined with intergenerational and historical factors.
The journey to healing starts with awareness, a principle Kathy emphasizes. From personal experiences, we explore practices for both parents and children. Building routines, self-care, and mindfulness become key elements, creating a stable foundation for resilience.
Adopting a strength-based parenting approach, as highlighted by Kathy, involves recognizing and emphasizing children's strengths. It shifts focus from negativity bias to actively acknowledging positive aspects, fostering resilience and a positive mindset. By reframing behaviors labeled negatively, parents can nurture their children's strengths, fostering growth and family harmony. Kathy recommends the book "Strength-based Parenting" for those seeking guidance on this approach.
Stick around until the end because, in the chaos of parenting, we're here to unearth the tools and principles that help us coach our children toward success and fulfillment.
Connect with Kathy:
Facebook
Kathy's 5 Strategies to Access the Learning Brain
Books Kathy recommends:
What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey
Strengths Based Parenting: Developing Your Children's Innate Talents
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38: Emotional Self-Regulation: Turning Your Child's Stormy Behavior into Their Best Behavior with Laura Reardon
Ever wondered why your little one has meltdowns or acts defiant? In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Laura Reardon, a certified Child Behavior Specialist with two decades of parenting expertise. As a home daycare owner and nanny, Laura uncovered a crucial truth—traditional parenting tools prioritize short-term control over long-term learning. Delving into the latest neuroscience research, she explores how children interpret sensations, influencing their behavior.
Laura breaks it down: when sensations trigger the fight or flight response, kids act out. The good news? Laura provides practical tips on coregulation—responding to stormy behavior with calm and curiosity. But it's not just about staying calm; Laura emphasizes the other 50%—becoming curious about what propels your child's behavior. Recognize they're not "bad kids," but kids grappling with overwhelming sensations.
Stay tuned to the second part, where Laura delivers an abundance of actionable advice on how to teach the skills of emotional self-regulation with a real-life example featuring my own preteen. Trust me, you don't want to miss this interview. Let's turn our children's stormy behavior into their best behavior! Let's help them develop their capacity to regulate their emotional state.
Connect with Laura:
Website
Instagram
How to stay calm when you’re about to lose it - free cheat sheet
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37: Breaking the Cycle: How Conscious Parenting Heals Your Inner Child and Transforms Parenting Struggles with Dinuka Ranasinghe
Have you ever wondered why your child’s behavior triggers you? And why you keep having the same behavioral problems, dealing with the same patterns at home?
If your answer is yes, this episode is exactly what you need. I’ve invited Dinuka Ranasinghe, an amazing mom of two teenage boys and a conscious parenting expert trained by Dr. Shefali Tsabary, to unveil the keys to breaking recurring parenting struggles.
Learn about the inner child, ego, and generational patterns influencing your parenting. Dinuka shares her three pillars for reparenting: recognize, release, and relearn.
With practical insights and personal stories, this episode offers a concise roadmap for conscious, connected parenting. If you're ready to rewrite patterns and elevate your parenting experience, tune in now.
Connect with Dinuka:
Website
Instagram
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Support the show with a one time donation. Visit my ko-fi page
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36: The Art of Resolving Conflicts: A Guide to Modeling Healthy Relationships for Your Children with Veronica Williams
Ever wondered how your relationship with your partner can impact your children's lives? In this episode my guest Veronica Williams and I dive deep into this crucial topic.
Veronica, a certified life coach with a wealth of experience in relationships, empowerment, and purpose, she is sharing invaluable insights on building and maintaining healthy relationships that resonate with authenticity, trust, and open communication.
We explore the secrets to long and successful marriages, discussing the significance of being your authentic self and embracing vulnerability. Veronica also emphasizes the importance of resolving conflicts in a healthy manner, offering practical strategies for couples to model the right behavior for their children.
She also touches on the idea that children often repeat patterns they observe at home, making it vital to model healthy behaviors.
Tune in to discover practical actions you can take to improve your relationship and positively impact your children's upbringing.
Connect with Veronica:
Website
Facebook
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35: The Heart of Parenting: Teaching Kids Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Talia Jackson
This episode is part of the summit I hosted in October called "Boost your child’s IQ and EQ". The speaker is Dr. Talia Jackson who is a relationship therapist with over 18 years of practice and the mom of two teenage sons with whom she has a beautiful relationship.
In her talk, Dr. Talia dives into the world of emotional intelligence (EQ) and explores how we, as parents, can help our children develop this crucial skill. She explains the distinctions between EQ and IQ, the importance of EQ for personal and professional success, and why some individuals might have lower EQ levels.
Dr. Talia goes even deeper by sharing practical insights and strategies for teaching your kids about emotional intelligence. You'll discover how to foster self-awareness, understand moods and emotions, regulate your own feelings, and model empathy for your children. It's a valuable guide to nurturing an emotionally intelligent home where your kids can thrive.
If you're looking for actionable tips and strategies to raise confident and emotionally intelligent children, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and start your journey toward creating a supportive and emotionally intelligent family environment.
My previous talk with Dr. Talia Jackson - Ep.2: How to be the mom that your kids and their friends seek advice from
Connect with Dr. Talia:
We're Not Fine Podcast
IG: drtaliajackson
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Customer Reviews
Insightful and Inspiring!
The idea of intentional parenting is so powerful. It’s easy to just move through without stopping to think about how and why we are parenting as we are. Grateful that this podcast is here to help guide us through.
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Billy asked awesome questions that led to a great discussion on parenting, and relationships, regardless of your family dynamics. In addition, the topics led to information that will help listeners on a growth journey and provide them with relationship decision making practices that they can easily adapt. Billy has created an outstanding way to take her experiences and those of her guest, to help build community throughout the virtual world.