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Kids Who Procrastinate, Touch the Hot Stove, Resist You? 10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles #516
Do you have a child who resists doing things your way, chooses the harder path, and sometimes touches the hot stove? What about a child who procrastinates on an important project or with chores? Does…
Published on 1 day, 2 hours ago
Catch Your Child Stealing, Sneaking Screens, Drinking, Vaping, Watching Porn? #515
What should you do if your child sneaks food or screens late at night? If a child has stolen your credit card for online purchases? How do you approach your teen or tween when you discover beer cans …
Published on 5 days, 2 hours ago
Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 1
Do you have a child not living up to expectations? Do you feel like you're not being a good father if you're not correcting your kids? You can see very clearly what they need to be successful, but th…
Published on 1 week ago
When Kids Boss Siblings, Melt Down Over Losing, Prove Their Point or Say, “That’s Not Fair!” #514
Do you have a child who is bossy, melts down over changes in plans or when little things go wrong? Acts like a sore loser when playing games? Collects little stones and acorns in their pant pockets? …
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Get Kids Moving More Quickly: 10 Practical Ideas To Try This Week #513
Do you have trouble getting your kids to school, appointments, or bed without a fight? Have a child who dawdles, resists your instructions, struggles with anxiety or focus? In this episode, I give yo…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Are Kids Supposed to Be Immediately Obedient? How Can You Motivate Kids Without Fear? #512
Were you raised to believe that kids are supposed to be immediately obedient? Do you ever feel like you are doing something wrong because your strong-willed child isn’t very compliant? Do you ever fe…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Unmotivated Child, Won’t Push Through, Avoids Tasks, Always Asks “Why?” #511
Do you have a strong-willed child who knows how to push your buttons, may be rude and defiant, won't push through when tasks are hard, appears lazy, and always asks, "Why?" when told to do something.…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Big Emotions Are Coming: 5 Ways to Prepare #510
Do you have a child with BIG emotions? Of course you do. Do you or your spouse have big emotions? Yeah probably. The start of a new school year means big emotions are coming so I want to prepare you …
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Want A Resilient Child? Back Off (& Shut Up) Part II #509
How do you teach kids of all ages to be resilient emotionally, control their own moods, and be responsible for their school work…without hovering or lecturing or enabling them as a parent? Kirk gives…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Want A Responsible Child? Back Off (& Shut Up) Part I #508
How do you get a toddler, teen, or child in between to be responsible for their own behavior? What about the teen who gets mad for not allowing social media or the toddler who lashes out because they…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago