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Parenting Beyond DisciplineFamily Ties: Strategies for Open Communication with Kids About Home & Life ChallengesIn this eye-opening episode, host Erin Royer offers wisdom to parents grappling with day-to-day struggles of parenting and/or deeper family difficulties. Understanding the delicacy of discussing such matters with children, Erin illuminates the path with child development insights and the 5 tiers of human needs, ensuring conversations are age-appropriate and nurturing. This episode is a guiding light for parents striving to foster connection, resilience, and understanding in their children during challenging times.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth...
2024-04-0416 minParenting Beyond DisciplineFamily Ties: Strategies for Open Communication with Kids About Home & Life ChallengesIn this eye-opening episode, host Erin Royer offers wisdom to parents grappling with day-to-day struggles of parenting and/or deeper family difficulties. Understanding the delicacy of discussing such matters with children, Erin illuminates the path with child development insights and the 5 tiers of human needs, ensuring conversations are age-appropriate and nurturing. This episode is a guiding light for parents striving to foster connection, resilience, and understanding in their children during challenging times.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth...
2024-04-0416 minParenting Beyond Discipline#330: Top Strategies for Getting Kids to Listen & How to Teach Healthy ApologiesVery few know how to give a healthy apology and yet it is such an essential skill in all our relationships. In this episode, Erin shares the 3 pieces to a proper apology and how to teach kids how to give proper apologies. Then Erin answers a question for a family who's really struggling with their preschooler listening and following directions and expectations. How do they fix the bad habits they've fallen into to get back on track with fewer power struggles and more peace and cooperation?This Episode Sponsored by:Ritual: vitamins, p...
2023-03-1029 minParenting Beyond Discipline#330: Top Strategies for Getting Kids to Listen & How to Teach Healthy ApologiesVery few know how to give a healthy apology and yet it is such an essential skill in all our relationships. In this episode, Erin shares the 3 pieces to a proper apology and how to teach kids how to give proper apologies. Then Erin answers a question for a family who's really struggling with their preschooler listening and following directions and expectations. How do they fix the bad habits they've fallen into to get back on track with fewer power struggles and more peace and cooperation?This Episode Sponsored by:Ritual: vitamins, p...
2023-03-1029 minParenting Beyond Discipline#309: Is Your Child's School Crushing Them or Inspiring Them? with Dr. Eric ChagalaThis really is a must-listen episode for any parent who want to offer the best school experience for their child that they possibly can. Whether your kids are still really young or already in school, you will want to listen to today's episode with Dr. Eric Chagala. He is a multi-award winning educator with a heart of gold, dedicated to giving kids the most engaging school experience possible. Dr. Chagala has turned a failing school into a highly sought after school-of-choice through innovation, design thinking and the empathic process and brings it all into the kids' learning experiences.
2022-10-1328 minParenting Beyond Discipline#309: Is Your Child's School Crushing Them or Inspiring Them? with Dr. Eric ChagalaThis really is a must-listen episode for any parent who want to offer the best school experience for their child that they possibly can. Whether your kids are still really young or already in school, you will want to listen to today's episode with Dr. Eric Chagala. He is a multi-award winning educator with a heart of gold, dedicated to giving kids the most engaging school experience possible. Dr. Chagala has turned a failing school into a highly sought after school-of-choice through innovation, design thinking and the empathic process and brings it all into the kids' learning experiences.
2022-10-1328 minParenting Beyond Discipline#270: Children & Fears - What Is Normal?Young children and even older children can struggle with all kinds of fears, phobias and anxiety throughout childhood. Erin answers a question from a mom about her 4 year old who is dealing with a fear that has gotten progressively worse and a new fear that has also recently come about. Erin discusses these fears, why they happen. What is normal and when it crosses over and gives parents a plan and steps to support their child in learning to face their fears and anxieties in healthy loving ways without ignoring the issue.Our Sponsors:* Check...
2022-01-1428 minParenting Beyond Discipline#270: Children & Fears - What Is Normal?Young children and even older children can struggle with all kinds of fears, phobias and anxiety throughout childhood. Erin answers a question from a mom about her 4 year old who is dealing with a fear that has gotten progressively worse and a new fear that has also recently come about. Erin discusses these fears, why they happen. What is normal and when it crosses over and gives parents a plan and steps to support their child in learning to face their fears and anxieties in healthy loving ways without ignoring the issue.Our Sponsors:* Check...
2022-01-1428 minParenting Beyond Discipline#264: Very Hard to Discipline 5 Year OldA mom asks Erin for help in finding strategies to work with her very difficult to discipline 5 year old. The struggles are running the gamut from power struggles, not listening, negative ungrateful attitude, bedtime struggles, whining, basically anything but cooperative, including a possibility of ADHD. Erin gives some great insights and strategies for re-building a new foundation for this relationship to get the behavior turned back to a positive direction.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with...
2021-12-0331 minParenting Beyond Discipline#264: Very Hard to Discipline 5 Year OldA mom asks Erin for help in finding strategies to work with her very difficult to discipline 5 year old. The struggles are running the gamut from power struggles, not listening, negative ungrateful attitude, bedtime struggles, whining, basically anything but cooperative, including a possibility of ADHD. Erin gives some great insights and strategies for re-building a new foundation for this relationship to get the behavior turned back to a positive direction.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with...
2021-12-0331 minParenting Beyond Discipline#263: Why Is My Child's Behavior Not Getting Better?Sometimes we think we are following the steps to fix problem behaviors, when we might actually be unknowingly doing the opposite. Erin shares some great foundational information to troubleshoot any problem area. If you are seeing repeated behaviors you don't like to see, and want to figure out how to get it to stop, this episode can help you figure out the sticky area. Then Erin applies this information to a mom dealing with very difficult power struggles at bedtime.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart...
2021-11-2630 minParenting Beyond Discipline#263: Why Is My Child's Behavior Not Getting Better?Sometimes we think we are following the steps to fix problem behaviors, when we might actually be unknowingly doing the opposite. Erin shares some great foundational information to troubleshoot any problem area. If you are seeing repeated behaviors you don't like to see, and want to figure out how to get it to stop, this episode can help you figure out the sticky area. Then Erin applies this information to a mom dealing with very difficult power struggles at bedtime.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart...
2021-11-2630 minParenting Beyond Discipline#257: Not Listening, Aggression, Misbehaviors & Poor ChoicesA 6 year old is really struggling with a lot of different misbehaviors like not listening, aggression, and making poor choices and both the parents and his nanny are wondering how to help him through these trouble spots, especially at specific times of day when he seems to struggle the most. Erin covers some great foundation work as well as specific tips for helping this young boy work on slowing down and making better choices when he gets overwhelmed and upset. In addition Erin shares her latest parenting struggle she had, how she handled it and why she handled it...
2021-10-1427 minParenting Beyond Discipline#257: Not Listening, Aggression, Misbehaviors & Poor ChoicesA 6 year old is really struggling with a lot of different misbehaviors like not listening, aggression, and making poor choices and both the parents and his nanny are wondering how to help him through these trouble spots, especially at specific times of day when he seems to struggle the most. Erin covers some great foundation work as well as specific tips for helping this young boy work on slowing down and making better choices when he gets overwhelmed and upset. In addition Erin shares her latest parenting struggle she had, how she handled it and why she handled it...
2021-10-1427 minParenting Beyond Discipline#234: Working Through Parental GuiltWe ALL experience parental guilt over one area or another where we feel like we might be falling short (aka being imperfect or human!) How do we allow ourselves to be OK with our life circumstances, allow our kids to struggle at times or not be 100% perfectly tuned in all the time and let go of the guilt? Erin answers a question for a mom dealing with mom guilt over her single parenthood status. Erin also shares some of her struggles with mom guilt over these same issues of not always being 100% available, over pushing her kids hard sometimes...
2021-04-3030 minParenting Beyond Discipline#234: Working Through Parental GuiltWe ALL experience parental guilt over one area or another where we feel like we might be falling short (aka being imperfect or human!) How do we allow ourselves to be OK with our life circumstances, allow our kids to struggle at times or not be 100% perfectly tuned in all the time and let go of the guilt? Erin answers a question for a mom dealing with mom guilt over her single parenthood status. Erin also shares some of her struggles with mom guilt over these same issues of not always being 100% available, over pushing her kids hard sometimes...
2021-04-3030 minParenting Beyond Discipline#231: Fixing 'Misbehaviors', Nighttime vs. Daytime Parenting, Siblings Sharing Room & Steps for Introducing ChangeErin covers A LOT in this one episode. Erin dives deep into a question about misbehavior in some different ways than before. She discusses respectful parenting - what it is and what it is not, nighttime parenting versus daytime parenting, tips for moving siblings into the same room and tips for introducing change to kids. Phew! That's a lot of topics in one episode!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.
2021-04-1228 minParenting Beyond Discipline#231: Fixing 'Misbehaviors', Nighttime vs. Daytime Parenting, Siblings Sharing Room & Steps for Introducing ChangeErin covers A LOT in this one episode. Erin dives deep into a question about misbehavior in some different ways than before. She discusses respectful parenting - what it is and what it is not, nighttime parenting versus daytime parenting, tips for moving siblings into the same room and tips for introducing change to kids. Phew! That's a lot of topics in one episode!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.
2021-04-1228 minParenting Beyond Discipline#230: Helping Kids with Anxiety & Fears & New Positive Parenting ToolDo you find your toddler, child or teen dealing with fears and/or anxiety and aren't sure how to help them? In this episode, Erin talks about what are normal fears and anxieties in children and how steps and tips for helping children work through these common emotions, as well as when to seek outside assistance. Then Erin covers a new tool for toddlers to teens that can decrease meltdowns, tantrums and power struggles and helps build an even stronger bond and connection for parents and children.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my...
2021-04-0125 minParenting Beyond Discipline#230: Helping Kids with Anxiety & Fears & New Positive Parenting ToolDo you find your toddler, child or teen dealing with fears and/or anxiety and aren't sure how to help them? In this episode, Erin talks about what are normal fears and anxieties in children and how steps and tips for helping children work through these common emotions, as well as when to seek outside assistance. Then Erin covers a new tool for toddlers to teens that can decrease meltdowns, tantrums and power struggles and helps build an even stronger bond and connection for parents and children.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my...
2021-04-0125 minParenting Beyond Discipline#229: Should We Quiz Our Toddlers/Kids? & Overcoming Negative Family PatternsSome things we do as parents seem fun, but can something seemingly innocuous be a detriment to our child's development of their full and unique selves? Erin discusses a post from a fellow parenting expert that really got parents talking, some agreeing and many disagreeing with the post. Erin weighs in with her thoughts on whether or not their are detriments to quizzing our young children. Then Erin answer several questions in one from parents asking about breaking negative family patterns from their own upbringing, with steps for working towards better family connection and communication to overcome any areas...
2021-03-2543 minParenting Beyond Discipline#229: Should We Quiz Our Toddlers/Kids? & Overcoming Negative Family PatternsSome things we do as parents seem fun, but can something seemingly innocuous be a detriment to our child's development of their full and unique selves? Erin discusses a post from a fellow parenting expert that really got parents talking, some agreeing and many disagreeing with the post. Erin weighs in with her thoughts on whether or not their are detriments to quizzing our young children. Then Erin answer several questions in one from parents asking about breaking negative family patterns from their own upbringing, with steps for working towards better family connection and communication to overcome any areas...
2021-03-2543 minParenting Beyond Discipline#228: Is it OK to Teach a Child to Say "No" to Parents/Adults?Erin answers a question about can we teach our toddlers/kids to say "no" to us? If so, how do we go about doing this so that they can learn to do it appropriately and respectfully, especially with toddlers? Then Erin talks about ADHD, the signs and symptoms, when and how to get an assessment, other things of which to be aware, treatment options, and the positives of ADHD (and reframing any diagnosis) with a new lens for what different ways of experiencing and interacting with the world can bring for us all.Our Sponsors:...
2021-03-1848 minParenting Beyond Discipline#228: Is it OK to Teach a Child to Say "No" to Parents/Adults?Erin answers a question about can we teach our toddlers/kids to say "no" to us? If so, how do we go about doing this so that they can learn to do it appropriately and respectfully, especially with toddlers? Then Erin talks about ADHD, the signs and symptoms, when and how to get an assessment, other things of which to be aware, treatment options, and the positives of ADHD (and reframing any diagnosis) with a new lens for what different ways of experiencing and interacting with the world can bring for us all.Our Sponsors:...
2021-03-1848 minParenting Beyond Discipline#223: Infants, Preschoolers, School-Age Back to School & Daycare & Tween EmotionsFor many young children they have now been home almost 24/7 with parents for their entire lives, as far as they remember. That's a lot of bonding time, but also can present more challenges with a getting used to daycare and preschool. Some school age kids may have their challenges when it comes to going back to in-person learning. Erin shares tips for smoother transition into or back to daycare and schools. Then Erin shares some of the special challenges of parenting a tween.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a...
2021-02-2728 minParenting Beyond Discipline#223: Infants, Preschoolers, School-Age Back to School & Daycare & Tween EmotionsFor many young children they have now been home almost 24/7 with parents for their entire lives, as far as they remember. That's a lot of bonding time, but also can present more challenges with a getting used to daycare and preschool. Some school age kids may have their challenges when it comes to going back to in-person learning. Erin shares tips for smoother transition into or back to daycare and schools. Then Erin shares some of the special challenges of parenting a tween.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a...
2021-02-2728 minParenting Beyond Discipline#221: No Cry Middle of The Night Tips & Ignoring vs. Correcting Toddler BehaviorsErin shares her tips for a dad who wants to know if there is a way to fix the middle of the night wakeups with a no cry solution. Next Erin gives guidelines and tips about when to ignore versus when to correct toddler behavior.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-02-1121 minParenting Beyond Discipline#221: No Cry Middle of The Night Tips & Ignoring vs. Correcting Toddler BehaviorsErin shares her tips for a dad who wants to know if there is a way to fix the middle of the night wakeups with a no cry solution. Next Erin gives guidelines and tips about when to ignore versus when to correct toddler behavior.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-02-1121 minParenting Beyond Discipline#219: Getting Toddlers & Kids to Listen & Follow DirectionsNot many people are good at apologies. In this episode, Erin shares some personal experiences around apologies and how to teach and give proper apologies between both adults and children. Then Erin answers a question for a family who's really struggling with their preschooler listening and following direction and expectations. How do they fix the bad habits they've fallen into to get back on track with fewer power struggles and more peace and cooperation?Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order...
2021-01-3028 minParenting Beyond Discipline#219: Getting Toddlers & Kids to Listen & Follow DirectionsNot many people are good at apologies. In this episode, Erin shares some personal experiences around apologies and how to teach and give proper apologies between both adults and children. Then Erin answers a question for a family who's really struggling with their preschooler listening and following direction and expectations. How do they fix the bad habits they've fallen into to get back on track with fewer power struggles and more peace and cooperation?Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order...
2021-01-3028 minParenting Beyond Discipline#216: Keeping Sane Parenting into 2021 & Sleep Train while Co-Sleeping2020 was one doozy of a year and many of the remnants are following us into the start of 2021. Erin shares her message of care and hope for weary parents heading into 2021 and tips for getting our feet underneath us and moving forward. Then a new sleep question about can you sleep train while co-sleeping? Erin shares a calm/peaceful method for bedtime and nighttime weaning that can help parents get their babies/toddlers off of feeding as a sleep association.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart...
2021-01-1021 minParenting Beyond Discipline#216: Keeping Sane Parenting into 2021 & Sleep Train while Co-Sleeping2020 was one doozy of a year and many of the remnants are following us into the start of 2021. Erin shares her message of care and hope for weary parents heading into 2021 and tips for getting our feet underneath us and moving forward. Then a new sleep question about can you sleep train while co-sleeping? Erin shares a calm/peaceful method for bedtime and nighttime weaning that can help parents get their babies/toddlers off of feeding as a sleep association.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart...
2021-01-1021 minParenting Beyond Discipline#215: Let's Talk About Being a Parent & Parenting in 2021 & Helping a Child Who Gives Up Easily2020 was definitely a difficult and unprecedented year. Erin looks back on how she got through as a parent and a person and shares thoughts about how she will move forward into 2021. Then she answers a question from a mom about how to help her child who seems to give up so easily on everything. Perseverance is a trait that definitely contributes to success so how can she help her develop more perseverance? Erin shares many ideas and tips for supporting children through this process.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for...
2020-12-3123 minParenting Beyond Discipline#215: Let's Talk About Being a Parent & Parenting in 2021 & Helping a Child Who Gives Up Easily2020 was definitely a difficult and unprecedented year. Erin looks back on how she got through as a parent and a person and shares thoughts about how she will move forward into 2021. Then she answers a question from a mom about how to help her child who seems to give up so easily on everything. Perseverance is a trait that definitely contributes to success so how can she help her develop more perseverance? Erin shares many ideas and tips for supporting children through this process.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for...
2020-12-3123 minParenting Beyond Discipline#214: Fixing Difficult Behaviors & Parenting in a PandemicErin goes back to basics on how kids and parents shape each other's behavior, it's basically a 101 on dealing with those trouble spots and power struggles, be their bedtimes, middle-of-the-night issues, mealtimes, or major meltdowns. Learn about how children learn to find our weak spots and how to circumvent. Then Erin addresses the stresses parents are under during this ongoing pandemic with more tips and some relieving statistics about how our children are doing to relieve parental concerns.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal...
2020-12-2624 minParenting Beyond Discipline#214: Fixing Difficult Behaviors & Parenting in a PandemicErin goes back to basics on how kids and parents shape each other's behavior, it's basically a 101 on dealing with those trouble spots and power struggles, be their bedtimes, middle-of-the-night issues, mealtimes, or major meltdowns. Learn about how children learn to find our weak spots and how to circumvent. Then Erin addresses the stresses parents are under during this ongoing pandemic with more tips and some relieving statistics about how our children are doing to relieve parental concerns.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal...
2020-12-2624 minParenting Beyond Discipline#210: Helping Shy Toddler with Social Skills & Reasoning with ChildrenA mom wants to know how to help her very shy toddler become more comfortable in social situations. Erin covers the social development at 2 along with tips for working with shy children. Next Erin talks about when and how to reason with children and how this can help circumvent power struggles.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising In...
2020-11-2619 minParenting Beyond Discipline#210: Helping Shy Toddler with Social Skills & Reasoning with ChildrenA mom wants to know how to help her very shy toddler become more comfortable in social situations. Erin covers the social development at 2 along with tips for working with shy children. Next Erin talks about when and how to reason with children and how this can help circumvent power struggles.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising In...
2020-11-2619 minParenting Beyond Discipline#208: Middle of the Night Battles & Needy BehaviorErin gives a mom step-by-step for fixing those pesky middle of the night wake-ups and battles for coming to mom and dad's room. In the second half Erin covers tips for helping a preschooler become more independent when she is constantly seeking attention every time mom is busy with something else.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising In...
2020-11-1219 minParenting Beyond Discipline#208: Middle of the Night Battles & Needy BehaviorErin gives a mom step-by-step for fixing those pesky middle of the night wake-ups and battles for coming to mom and dad's room. In the second half Erin covers tips for helping a preschooler become more independent when she is constantly seeking attention every time mom is busy with something else.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising In...
2020-11-1219 minParenting Beyond Discipline#203: Toddler Hitting Playmates & Bedtime & Potty MisbehaviorA mom is feeling defeated over her son hitting the neighbor girl every time he sees her and other playmates at the park. After 2 months of trying to teach better behavior, it's not getting better. Erin gives steps for dealing with hitting in that moment, including some parents often miss that make the teaching most effective and one pitfall many parents often fall into that make it worse. Then Erin reveals the common pitfall parents are falling into that is making bedtimes much worse and how to fix it so that their daughter will go to bed and stay...
2020-10-1038 minParenting Beyond Discipline#203: Toddler Hitting Playmates & Bedtime & Potty MisbehaviorA mom is feeling defeated over her son hitting the neighbor girl every time he sees her and other playmates at the park. After 2 months of trying to teach better behavior, it's not getting better. Erin gives steps for dealing with hitting in that moment, including some parents often miss that make the teaching most effective and one pitfall many parents often fall into that make it worse. Then Erin reveals the common pitfall parents are falling into that is making bedtimes much worse and how to fix it so that their daughter will go to bed and stay...
2020-10-1038 minParenting Beyond Discipline#202: Middle of the Night Tantrums/Wakeups & Screentime Power StrugglesErin gives guidance to a family dealing with tantrums during middle of the night wake-ups. Screen time is definitely a double edged sword in most families right now. Erin gives tips to a mom wondering how to help curb the power struggles around screentime with her preschooler. Lastly Erin shares her latest family/parenting concern with the audience. To see all the classes go to https://www.yourvillageonline.comOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code...
2020-10-0128 minParenting Beyond Discipline#202: Middle of the Night Tantrums/Wakeups & Screentime Power StrugglesErin gives guidance to a family dealing with tantrums during middle of the night wake-ups. Screen time is definitely a double edged sword in most families right now. Erin gives tips to a mom wondering how to help curb the power struggles around screentime with her preschooler. Lastly Erin shares her latest family/parenting concern with the audience. To see all the classes go to https://www.yourvillageonline.comOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code...
2020-10-0128 minParenting Beyond Discipline#199: Guiding Child Low in Perseverance & Preschoolers Name CallingWe hear a lot about strong-willed children. But what about those who give up easily on everything? Erin answers a mom's question about how to guide her child who is low in perseverance in order to become more persistent when tackling anything new that doesn't come easily. Next Erin answers a mom's question about when to step in and when she might want to ignore her preschooler when he/his friends are engaging in name calling.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off...
2020-09-1732 minParenting Beyond Discipline#199: Guiding Child Low in Perseverance & Preschoolers Name CallingWe hear a lot about strong-willed children. But what about those who give up easily on everything? Erin answers a mom's question about how to guide her child who is low in perseverance in order to become more persistent when tackling anything new that doesn't come easily. Next Erin answers a mom's question about when to step in and when she might want to ignore her preschooler when he/his friends are engaging in name calling.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off...
2020-09-1732 minParenting Beyond Discipline#196: Supporting Your Unique ChildSometimes we want to protect our kids from life's difficulties, all out of love and well-meaning. But is it really in their best interest? Erin gets out of the box this week about facing our own struggles as parents to let our kids "step into the arena" and take risks and therefore risk failure, heartache and pain. Erin shares her thoughts on weighing helping kids take risks that can give them the courage to show who they are so they have opportunities to win big. How to help kids develop what they need to handle the failures when they...
2020-09-0317 minParenting Beyond Discipline#196: Supporting Your Unique ChildSometimes we want to protect our kids from life's difficulties, all out of love and well-meaning. But is it really in their best interest? Erin gets out of the box this week about facing our own struggles as parents to let our kids "step into the arena" and take risks and therefore risk failure, heartache and pain. Erin shares her thoughts on weighing helping kids take risks that can give them the courage to show who they are so they have opportunities to win big. How to help kids develop what they need to handle the failures when they...
2020-09-0317 minParenting Beyond Discipline#195: How to Fix Disrespectful Attitude & More COVID Support TipsA mom whats to know how to deal with disrespect in the form of demands and tone without going around and around. Erin gives some great general guidelines and six tips for teaching and setting respectful boundaries with young kids. Then 3 questions came in all about parents dealing with preschoolers/toddlers needing a lot of attention and it being a struggle with the continuing lockdown. So Erin gives some words of support and guidance for parents, especially of toddler but some for all parents during this time.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my...
2020-08-2833 minParenting Beyond Discipline#195: How to Fix Disrespectful Attitude & More COVID Support TipsA mom whats to know how to deal with disrespect in the form of demands and tone without going around and around. Erin gives some great general guidelines and six tips for teaching and setting respectful boundaries with young kids. Then 3 questions came in all about parents dealing with preschoolers/toddlers needing a lot of attention and it being a struggle with the continuing lockdown. So Erin gives some words of support and guidance for parents, especially of toddler but some for all parents during this time.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my...
2020-08-2833 minParenting Beyond Discipline#193: Helping a Perfectionistic/Fixed Mindset Preschooler & Toddler Traumatized Over InfectionWhat do you do with a preschooler who has a lot of perfectionistic tendencies and inflexibilty when it comes to expectations and outcomes of daily interactions and projects? Erin gives some great tips on helping kids learn to see mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow and how to become more flexible with the expectations from life's circumstances. Then she helps a mom who's son had an infection on his penis and is now averse to allowing anyone to even take a look at it. Erin gives steps for helping this mom and son on a path to healing...
2020-08-1227 minParenting Beyond Discipline#193: Helping a Perfectionistic/Fixed Mindset Preschooler & Toddler Traumatized Over InfectionWhat do you do with a preschooler who has a lot of perfectionistic tendencies and inflexibilty when it comes to expectations and outcomes of daily interactions and projects? Erin gives some great tips on helping kids learn to see mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow and how to become more flexible with the expectations from life's circumstances. Then she helps a mom who's son had an infection on his penis and is now averse to allowing anyone to even take a look at it. Erin gives steps for helping this mom and son on a path to healing...
2020-08-1227 minParenting Beyond Discipline#186: Balancing Time Between Siblings & Toddler Aggression w/ SiblingHow do you balance your time between siblings, especially when you have one who is very demanding and the other is not? Erin helps a mom figure out how to work with this family dynamic and the guilt it has brought. How do you protect younger siblings from a toddler who gets physically aggressive? Erin gives 5 tips for working with this scenario and working with an aggressive toddler to protect younger siblings.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth...
2020-06-2525 minParenting Beyond Discipline#186: Balancing Time Between Siblings & Toddler Aggression w/ SiblingHow do you balance your time between siblings, especially when you have one who is very demanding and the other is not? Erin helps a mom figure out how to work with this family dynamic and the guilt it has brought. How do you protect younger siblings from a toddler who gets physically aggressive? Erin gives 5 tips for working with this scenario and working with an aggressive toddler to protect younger siblings.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth...
2020-06-2525 minParenting Beyond Discipline#184: Designing Developmental Playspace & 3-Year-Old Major MeltdownsA mom asks about some major meltdowns from her 3 year old that go on for 20-40 minutes over small things, like food breaking. She's tried play therapy, making sure physically all is ok. She has no idea what else to try. She turns to Erin for any additional tips for helping her daughter with her emotional outbursts. But first Erin answers another mom's question looking for some tips about setting up a developmental play space for children, infants through 8.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com
2020-06-0529 minParenting Beyond Discipline#184: Designing Developmental Playspace & 3-Year-Old Major MeltdownsA mom asks about some major meltdowns from her 3 year old that go on for 20-40 minutes over small things, like food breaking. She's tried play therapy, making sure physically all is ok. She has no idea what else to try. She turns to Erin for any additional tips for helping her daughter with her emotional outbursts. But first Erin answers another mom's question looking for some tips about setting up a developmental play space for children, infants through 8.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com
2020-06-0529 minParenting Beyond Discipline#181: Raising an Unspoiled Child & Overly Competitive ChildHow do you raise a child who is not spoiled? Erin talks about what her understanding of an "unspoiled" child is, and the three areas to focus on to make sure children grow up kind, caring, independent and responsible. The second question is about what to do when a child struggles with competition and gets overly upset when losing. Erin talks about the development of competition in all children and children who naturally have a competitive nature.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15...
2020-05-1518 minParenting Beyond Discipline#181: Raising an Unspoiled Child & Overly Competitive ChildHow do you raise a child who is not spoiled? Erin talks about what her understanding of an "unspoiled" child is, and the three areas to focus on to make sure children grow up kind, caring, independent and responsible. The second question is about what to do when a child struggles with competition and gets overly upset when losing. Erin talks about the development of competition in all children and children who naturally have a competitive nature.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15...
2020-05-1518 minParenting Beyond Discipline#177: Toddler HATES the car & Rocking/Head Banging to Fall AsleepHow do you handle a toddler who hates the car so much she hyperventilates during a car ride? Erin helps a mom get to the bottom of why this is happening and how to fix it. The second question is a mom dealing with her toddler's head banging and loud rocking at various times throughout the night when he wakes up to put himself back to sleep. Erin shares why this can be happening, if it's normal and when a parent would need to be concerned and want to seek an assessment.Our Sponsors:* Check...
2020-04-0922 minParenting Beyond Discipline#177: Toddler HATES the car & Rocking/Head Banging to Fall AsleepHow do you handle a toddler who hates the car so much she hyperventilates during a car ride? Erin helps a mom get to the bottom of why this is happening and how to fix it. The second question is a mom dealing with her toddler's head banging and loud rocking at various times throughout the night when he wakes up to put himself back to sleep. Erin shares why this can be happening, if it's normal and when a parent would need to be concerned and want to seek an assessment.Our Sponsors:* Check...
2020-04-0922 minParenting Beyond Discipline#176: 6 year old Lying, Aggression and Not ListeningFirst Erin gives some words of support to all parents. Then Erin answers a question from a mom who is struggling with several levels of misbehavior, aggression, lying and not listening/power struggles and gives this mom some background about lying and to work on this as well as the places to start with working on the other underlying issues.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast...
2020-04-0219 minParenting Beyond Discipline#176: 6 year old Lying, Aggression and Not ListeningFirst Erin gives some words of support to all parents. Then Erin answers a question from a mom who is struggling with several levels of misbehavior, aggression, lying and not listening/power struggles and gives this mom some background about lying and to work on this as well as the places to start with working on the other underlying issues.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast...
2020-04-0219 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#172: Extreme Fears & Mealtime Power StruggleHow do you help a toddler exhibiting an extreme fear and anxiety over situations? Erin answer this first question with tips for supporting a toddler through these fears and anxieties. Next Erin digs into the behavior behind attention-seeking and power-seeking behaviors and how fix these!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op...
2020-02-2922 minParenting Beyond Discipline#172: Extreme Fears & Mealtime Power StruggleHow do you help a toddler exhibiting an extreme fear and anxiety over situations? Erin answer this first question with tips for supporting a toddler through these fears and anxieties. Next Erin digs into the behavior behind attention-seeking and power-seeking behaviors and how fix these!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op...
2020-02-2922 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#165: Rude Behavior in Social Situations from 4yo & Tips for Holiday HarmonyErin answers a question from a mom wondering how to help her 4 year old exhibit more gracious behaviors in social settings when he refuses to be courteous and polite. Then Erin gives tips on not just surviving holidays but protecting the beauty, love, kindness and sanctity of the season with your family.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: ht...
2019-12-1223 minParenting Beyond Discipline#165: Rude Behavior in Social Situations from 4yo & Tips for Holiday HarmonyErin answers a question from a mom wondering how to help her 4 year old exhibit more gracious behaviors in social settings when he refuses to be courteous and polite. Then Erin gives tips on not just surviving holidays but protecting the beauty, love, kindness and sanctity of the season with your family.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: ht...
2019-12-1223 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#158: Toddler Throwing Cup at Meals & Peeing on Floor Only When AngryWhat do you do with a toddler who throws their cup at mealtimes with such force it explodes milk all over the floor? Erin offers 4 different options for this frustrated mom! Also Erin answers a question about what to do about a toddler who is fully potty trained but deliberately pees on the floor when angry. Lastly Erin talks about her latest and biggest struggle and this one is, in her words, "a doozy!"Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth...
2019-10-1421 minParenting Beyond Discipline#158: Toddler Throwing Cup at Meals & Peeing on Floor Only When AngryWhat do you do with a toddler who throws their cup at mealtimes with such force it explodes milk all over the floor? Erin offers 4 different options for this frustrated mom! Also Erin answers a question about what to do about a toddler who is fully potty trained but deliberately pees on the floor when angry. Lastly Erin talks about her latest and biggest struggle and this one is, in her words, "a doozy!"Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth...
2019-10-1421 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#150: Potty Training Accidents & Communicating When Speech DelayedWhat do you do when your toddler shows interest and has some success and then is just having more accidents than success on the potty but doesn't want to go back to diapers either? Erin helps a parent assess readiness and gives a plan for addressing this quandary! When your toddler is speech delayed, communication is a struggle. Erin helps a mom with tips for increasing communication even with a speech delay and ways to handle the issues that are coming up due to the barrier.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for...
2019-08-1131 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#142: When & How to Teach Sharing & When Roughhousing Gets Too RoughWhat do you do when a young toddler is constantly grabbing toys from a sibling? How do you teach sharing at such a young age? Do they even understand any of it? Erin helps a mom navigate this issue she is having with her 20 month old twin girls. Then how do you handle roughhousing that seems to get too rough and the kids keep going back for more?! A common scenario with young kids, Erin helps a mom figure out some boundaries to set around rough play and how rough is too rough.Our Sponsors:* Check out...
2019-05-2923 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#126: Toddler Defiance & Toddler ThrowingWhile the independence that asserts itself in toddlerhood, seems like an annoyance, you can use it to your advantage! In this episode Erin helps a mom understand the motivations and reasons behind her toddler's defiant behavior and ways to work with the strengths of this developmental stage to increase cooperation. Then Erin gives tips to a mom for working with her 2 year-old who is in a throwing stage!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.
2019-02-0722 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#121: Setting Boundaries as a Step-Parent & Major After-School MeltdownsParenting can be hard, but step-parenting adds a whole other level of concerns and issues and therefore requires a whole level of cooperation and communication, if things are to run as smoothly as possible. Erin helps a step-mom begin to wade through this minefield of parenting encounters! Then in the second half, Erin answers a question about how to help a six year-old who is having consistent after-school meltdowns.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at...
2018-12-2022 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#119: Helping Toddler with Shyness & Strong Parental PreferenceHow do you teach a toddler to be polite to friends, relatives and sitters when they hit a shy stage without pushing and ending in a power struggle? Erin gives tips to this parent on guiding his toddler through this stage. What do you do when your toddler strongly prefers one parent over the other? This can be very painful to the rejected parent and exhausting for the preferred parent. Erin guides these parents in dealing with this issue with their toddler.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart...
2018-12-0620 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#117: Dealing with Partial Potty Training & Toddler PossessivenessPotty training happens differently for almost every child. But there are several common themes/issues and one of them is being fully potty trained for pee long before being ready to train for poop. Erin shares information with a mom about why this happens and steps she can take to encourage her son towards this milestone. The second question is from a mom about the best way to handle possessiveness in her 2 year-old. Erin shares why this happens and the ways to work with a toddler throughout this stage. Erin also interviews all 3 of her kids to introduce the...
2018-11-1520 minParenting Beyond Discipline#117: Dealing with Partial Potty Training & Toddler PossessivenessPotty training happens differently for almost every child. But there are several common themes/issues and one of them is being fully potty trained for pee long before being ready to train for poop. Erin shares information with a mom about why this happens and steps she can take to encourage her son towards this milestone. The second question is from a mom about the best way to handle possessiveness in her 2 year-old. Erin shares why this happens and the ways to work with a toddler throughout this stage. Erin also interviews all 3 of her kids to introduce the...
2018-11-1520 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#113: Potty Training Regression for Attention & Fine Line Between Praise and EncouragementPotty Training regression can happen for many reasons, one being for attention when a new sibling enters the home. Erin shares with a mom how to work to get her son back on track. Then Erin answers a question from a mom seeking clarification on when encouragement is too much, when to know the difference between encouraging for behavior you want to see and when a behavior should be expected.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with...
2018-10-1928 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#111: Toddler's Cartoon Obsession & Helping Girls Form Positive FriendshipsErin helps a mom who is struggling with her toddler who seems to be obsessed with cartoons. Erin shares some new secrets about the science of psychology and shaping behavior, some things many parents do that actually backfires and creates more of the behavior they are trying to minimize or eliminate. Then Erin answers a question from a mom about helping her young daughter form more positive friendships.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.
2018-10-0720 minParenting Beyond Discipline#111: Toddler's Cartoon Obsession & Helping Girls Form Positive FriendshipsErin helps a mom who is struggling with her toddler who seems to be obsessed with cartoons. Erin shares some new secrets about the science of psychology and shaping behavior, some things many parents do that actually backfires and creates more of the behavior they are trying to minimize or eliminate. Then Erin answers a question from a mom about helping her young daughter form more positive friendships.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.
2018-10-0720 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#108: Potty Training Relapse & Bedtime Issues & Early WakeupsPotty Training relapse is common and can happen for many reasons. Erin shares how to deal with a potty training relapse when it's due to a complete lack of motivation or interest. Also changes in sleep schedules are common throughout infancy and toddlerhood, be they nighttime, middle of the night or those dreaded early morning wakeups. Erin answers a mom's question about how to get her toddler back on track with better sleep habits.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order...
2018-09-1418 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#102: Getting a Toddler to Listen in Public & Parenting to a Child's PotentialIf you want to know how to get your toddler to cooperate while out in public, this is the episode for you! Erin covers an easy 4 step process to engaging a toddler to cooperate while in public spaces! Also Erin covers some general parenting guidelines and thoughts based on her observations and experiences as a therapist working with kids as well in her own life with her own children.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at...
2018-07-1126 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#96: How to Handle Big Imagination & Infant Stopped Sleeping Through the NightIn this episode Erin answers a question for a mom who wants to know how to best handle her daughters big imagination. Erin covers the development of imagination, the benefits to imagination and, of course, answers this mom's question about how to best support her daughter's very unique imagination. Then Erin answers another question for a mom who's infant has stopped sleeping through the night when she had been doing so consistently.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth...
2018-05-1124 minParenting Beyond Discipline#96: How to Handle Big Imagination & Infant Stopped Sleeping Through the NightIn this episode Erin answers a question for a mom who wants to know how to best handle her daughters big imagination. Erin covers the development of imagination, the benefits to imagination and, of course, answers this mom's question about how to best support her daughter's very unique imagination. Then Erin answers another question for a mom who's infant has stopped sleeping through the night when she had been doing so consistently.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth...
2018-05-1124 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#95: Creating a Parenting Framework for Positive DisciplineIn this episode Erin answers a big and nuanced question from a listener who is struggling with where to even start with discipline, self-esteem and helping her kids with their social skills. So Erin shares how to create a framework and a strong foundation for positive discipline, including building kids self-esteem and social skills.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAd...
2018-05-0425 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#91: Getting 8-Year-Old to Listen & Follow DirectionsIn this episode Erin answers one question from a mom about how to work with her strong-willed daughter on listening and following directions. Erin discusses trouble areas such as homework, chores, and extra-curricular activities, in this case music practice and also gives some general guidelines on working with kids to increase cooperation.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAd...
2018-03-3120 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#89: Stopping Screaming in Toddlers & Fixing WhiningErin answers two parenting questions, the first about a 3 year-old who reacts by screaming/screeching where she shares the steps to teaching a toddler to use words instead of reacting. The second question is about how to eliminate whining. Erin discusses ways to prevent whining and then the steps to stop whining when it does occur.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pa...
2018-03-1614 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#88: Talking to Kids About SexIn this episode, Erin answers a mom's question about how to address her toddlers questions about gender and sex, deal with nudity and what's considered normal and healthy. Then Erin talks more about talking to kids about sex as they age, questions to expect and be ready for and where to get more information.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content
2018-03-0923 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#82: Supporting Child Through Divorce & Tantrums in 8 yoIn this episode, Erin tackles a new topic, divorce. How do you support a child through the divorce process? Then Erin answers another question from a step mom wanting help to eliminate tantrums her 8 year old step-son is now throwing on a regular basis.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPr...
2018-01-2621 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#78: Raising Kids to Reach Their PotentialIn this episode, Erin answer a question from a parent about how to raise kids to reach their full potential. Erin covers 5 different areas to consider when aspiring to raise children to reach their potential, from cooperation and problem-solving, to responsibility, emotional competence and more.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op...
2017-12-0824 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#76: Educational ToysIn this episode Erin talks about what to look for in a toy that will make it more engaging in both the short and long term for kids. Erin also covers toys for kids infants through teens in all areas of development: gross and fine motor skills, as well as cognitive development including language.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-content
2017-11-2718 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#71: Parenting Q&A - Severe Tantrums & Helping with Difficult EmotionsIn this episode Erin helps a mom understand how to help her speech-delayed 4 year-old with her severe tantrums. She explains some background of cognitive and language development on the road to managing tantrums better along with tools to work with her child. Next Erin answers a moms question about helping her 5 year-old with her overly-emotional responses to even the smallest of requests.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support...
2017-10-2019 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#67: Parenting Q&A - Desiphering Fact from Fiction, Hitting & Overcoming Nighttime FearsIn this episode Erin helps a mom with tips on supporting her toddler through the common issue of nighttime and bedtime fears of monsters, as well as helping another mom work with her child when he talks about hitting or kicking another child but has no evidence to corroborate. Erin helps this mom know what to say and how to deal with discussing it with her toddlerOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at...
2017-09-2214 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#63: Parenting Q&A - Bullying Prevention & Resilience in ChildrenErin answers 2 questions from parents. First a mom of a timid son is concerned about him becoming a target of bullying and wants to know how she can help him become more assertive. Then Erin answers another mom's question about how to support her 5 year old son who seems to fall apart when things don't go his way and tends to shy away from pushing himself even a little bit to try new things.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order...
2017-08-2420 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#62: Erin's Story & How Much Child Attention is Enough?Erin shares her deeply personal journey about becoming a parent after a less-than-stellar childhood, her reason for wanting to other parents and families, not just her own and answers a questions from a listener about how much time is enough with our kids, how to allay the guilt we sometimes feel when we think we aren't giving enoughOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://re...
2017-08-1716 minParenting Beyond Discipline#62: Erin's Story & How Much Child Attention is Enough?Erin shares her deeply personal journey about becoming a parent after a less-than-stellar childhood, her reason for wanting to other parents and families, not just her own and answers a questions from a listener about how much time is enough with our kids, how to allay the guilt we sometimes feel when we think we aren't giving enoughOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://re...
2017-08-1716 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#59: Parenting Q&A - Toddler Bedtime Struggles & Mom and Son Bonding IdeasIn this episode, Erin covers ways to handle the age-old problem of toddlers not settling down at bedtime, whether they are crying or continuously getting out of bed, these tips solve that problem! Then Erin answers another question from mom who is more "girly" and is looking for ideas of ways to bond with her very active boys!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pa...
2017-07-1418 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#34: Honesty & Lying in KidsIn this episode Erin discusses development of honesty and lying by age, some of the reasons kids lie, ways parents can help teach kids about lying and honesty without shaming and appropriate consequences. Erin also answer two questions from parents about ways to handle lying and teach the importance of honesty.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://re...
2016-10-1314 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#28: Parenting Questions & Answers #2Hear Erin's parenting answers to her listeners' questions. How do you handle one brother beating up on another? What do you do with a nine year old who is throwing tantrums? When should you start learning about discipline and other common child development stages and issues so you can be ready? Erin answers these questions with insight and warmth and gives these parents some plans of action.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.
2016-08-2417 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#24: Parenting Answers to Common Toddler ProblemsIn this episode, Erin answers various questions that have come in from her listeners about toddler bedtimes, getting a toddler to eat during mealtimes, helping a mom with determined toddler solve a common problem. If you have a question for Erin, send it to podcast@yourvillageonline.comOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2016-07-2319 min
Parenting Beyond Discipline#1: Introduction to Parenting Beyond DisciplineAn introduction to the Parenting Beyond Discipline podcast, including about the host, Erin Royer-Asrilant, the format, and a sampling of topics to be covered. To submit questions for future episodes, send an email to: podcast@yourvillageonline.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2016-03-1004 minParenting Beyond Discipline#1: Introduction to Parenting Beyond DisciplineAn introduction to the Parenting Beyond Discipline podcast, including about the host, Erin Royer-Asrilant, the format, and a sampling of topics to be covered. To submit questions for future episodes, send an email to: podcast@yourvillageonline.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: byheart.com* Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code PARENTING at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2016-03-1004 min