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Parenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise Clarke500: Full Disclosure: Louise Clarke - Behind the ScenesTo celebrate episode 500, I decided to change it up and have someone interview me. So…. pour yourself a cuppa tea (in honor of me), give yourself just a little bit more time to tune into this one and get the scoop on me! With the AHHMAZE-ZINE Tanis Frame, I share a LOT… from parenting fails, to my hardest moments, to what breaks my heart and… my guiltiest pleasure! Tune in… REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE NEXT NEW GROUP COACHING COHORT THAT WILL START IN APRIL 2021. YOU CAN REGISTER ABD SECURE YOUR SPOT VIA THE LINK BELOW: ht...2021-03-081h 01Parenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 272: Are You Struggling To Raise A “STRONG-WILLED & CONTROLLING” Child?If you’re raising a strong-willed and controlling child, you likely experience so many emotions, daily: you love your kid. You want the world for them. It’s just that their out-of-control behavior can be so overwhelming and frustrating. You simultaneously want to connect with your child and dread your time together.  (It’s ok.  I promise!). In this episode I share with you details of what’s going to be an AMAZING SUMMIT on Raising Your Strong-Willed Child. I am one of the experts presenting on it and I’d love for you to join me. Please find the link bel...2019-05-1012 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 268: How Do You Handle Your Child's Mistakes, Spills, Mess Ups & Accidents?The way in which we react to our child's mistakes, spills, mess ups and accidents can either make them feel bad about themselves or teach them the vital life skills they need to learn. Sometimes it is incredibly hard to get it "right" in the heat of the moment but in the story I recall here, one Dad hit the jackpot. Tune in to find out exactly what he did when the slushy his 6-year-old  was drinking spilled EVERYWHERE... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.c...2019-05-0211 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 266: Reframing Behavior & Shifting Our MindsetDuring times of conflict with our kids, find out how you being able to reframe "won't" to "can't" can have a dramatically different outcome for preserving the connection you have with your child. Doing this has a profound effect on our mindset, the view we have of our child, our subsequent thought patterns, our response and most importantly our child's experience. Curious? Tune in... Thank you @kwienset62 for inspiring this episode. Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https...2019-04-3015 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 265: Meditation On Monday (MOM) 4 Moms - A 5 Minute Guided MeditationLast Monday I posted a 2 minute guided meditation for you and promised that I would post a slightly longer one here for you this week. So, with that in mind (provided you are not driving) why  not join me for this 5 minute guided meditation where you can use gratitude to fill you up and nature to tap into your being. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner2019-04-2912 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise Clarke264: I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now - Part 1 of 3 (ADHD)The gift of hindsight is such a great thing isn't it! Oh to have had all you know now back when your kids were little. Well, I have collected a whole load of ADHD wisdom gems from some of the moms I have worked with who have children with ADHD and shared their nuggets here with you in part 1 of this "I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now ADHD series. There is so much wisdom and learning that I have enough for 3 episodes so make sure you don't miss them. What they have learned over the years...2019-04-2618 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 262: Allowances - Is Your Child In Control Of His/Her Cash & Associated Spending, Or You?Good question and one that is often over-looked when we "give" our child an allowance and are in effect giving them control of their spending. It can be so hard to watch your child blow all their savings or, try to convince them not to spend it all when it is actually "theirs" to spend. What "should" we do? We can find ourselves caught up in it, fighting over it all and severing our connection with them. One brave mom recently reached out to me with just this conundrum when her kids wanted to buy online video games and...2019-04-2513 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 262: Dealing With Our Child's HUGE Emotional Outbursts Is HardOn one hand we want to raise children who believe it is okay to feel their feelings and believe that all feelings are okay but on the other, we wish they wouldn't have such HUGE emotional outbursts! Other people's big emotions can be scary and we are often at a loose end as to what to do with our child in the heat of their emotional moment. In this episode, I discuss some ways in which you can support your child's emotions and also look beneath the surface to try and get to the root cause of them. Where...2019-04-2413 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 261: In Need Of Some Fresh Ideas For Dealing With The Challenges Of Technology?No matter what you do you find yourself up against your kids and their screen diet? It's a HUGE problem and one that almost every parent faces today. Why is it such a challenge? In this episode, I share with you some reasons and some ideas for getting more buy in around what's deemed enough for them and how to deal with the pushback. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter...2019-04-2313 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 260: Mediation On Monday (MOM) 4 Moms - A Two Minute Guided Meditation For Busy MomsIf you find it hard to find the time to meditate why not start small and with me in this 2-minute guided meditation. If you take the kids to school, maybe you could do it in the car before you leave the school parking lot or in the same place for two minutes at the end of the day right before pick up. If your kids get themselves to school, then maybe you could take a seat for 2 minutes the minute they are out the door in the mornings or in the 2 minutes before they are due back home...2019-04-2210 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise Clarke259: Do You Find Yourself Getting Frustrated With Your Child's Distractibility? (ADHD)It can be highly frustrating to watch your child drift off task over and over again. What do you do? What can you do? In this episode, I share with you some ideas that I have found to be useful in helping my son learn to stay more focused and on task. However, to do this you have to make sure that you first meet your own needs. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2019-04-1912 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 258: New Poll Says Parents Are Killing Their Kids' Life SkillsIf you are a regular listener of my podcast you will know that I am dead against parents doing things for their children that they are perfectly capable of doing for themselves. The negative effects of doing so are far reaching and disastrous for our children and we are seeing this play out in the young adults "we" have collectively, from over-parenting,  "created". Tune in and take note so you don't rob your kids of the capacity to develop the life skills and competencies they need and you desperately want them to have.  The Price Of Privilege by...2019-04-1812 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 257: "SUCCESS" Is Never A Straight Line!What is your definition of success? And what is your definition of success in the context of your children? Madeline Levine, a well known Psychologist and NY times best selling author believes that the modern day definition of success is skewed and that the pressures of this skewed definition are wreaking havoc on the mental health of our children.  She says that "parents have to face the incongruity between their experience and their attitude". Very few of us achieved "success" by going from A, to B, to C in a straight line yet our definition of success for our c...2019-04-1718 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 256: Never Say It Or Do It In The Heat Of The MomentIn this episode I share with you a story involving my son, team selections, his emotions and how he and I dealt with them and the situation. Throughout it all I kept saying to myself "How can I help him learn from this?" and it was through me doing this, remaining compassionate and curious, and being aware of when I was slipping into fear that we got through it in the best way possible. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ 2019-04-1613 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 255: Meditation On Monday (MOM) 4 Moms - Let Mindfulness Guide You & Your ChildrenAre you MindFULL or Mindful? The benefits of mindfulness are vast: curiosity, forgiving mistakes, gratitude & grace, practicing compassion, deepening connection, trusting ourselves, embracing vulnerability and the ability to accept the as is of each moment. Can you imagine just what this could do for your children? Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA 2019-04-1514 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 254: Ready For A Screen Detox? (ADHD)Research is showing that the symptoms of too much screen time on a child's brain are very, very similar to those of ADHD. If a screen detox is proving to significantly relieve such symptoms, perhaps children with ADHD would respond well to it too? There is one well-known Child Psychiatrist who will not test a kid for ADHD until the kid has undergone a screen detox. When I read this, I thought WOW - that's super interesting! Tune in... In this episode I refer to a book called "Reset Your Child's Brain" by Victoria Dunckley PH.D...2019-04-1214 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode: 253: Are You A "Good-Sport" Parent?We all hope that our kids will be "good sports" and acquire all the skills required to BE this person! What do they need to be able to do this? And how can we make sure they will be good sports? Our actions and conversations, on and off the field, influence our kids more than we could ever believe and role modelling this to our kids is so very important. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www...2019-04-1114 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 252: The On-going Battles With Screen Time - How Much Is Enough Anyway?How much is enough? How much is too much? Those are the million dollar questions and ones to which there is no one answer! I always like to look at screen time not so much as time spent on screens but as time lost to real time because framing it this way helps me see when enough is enough and when a limit needs to be set. Tune in as I discuss this and more and one super interesting fact about what happens when kids go on a 4 week screen-fast... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram...2019-04-1016 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 251: Arghhhhh... My Child Is Not Giving Me What I need!Do you expect your child to meet your needs? Do you think your child can meet your needs? Is it fair to presume that your child should meet your needs? Who can meet your needs? Interesting questions huh! When we "expect" or think that someone else can meet our needs, we always run the risk of those needs not being met. Let me explain. Last Saturday I desperately needed my daughter to "meet" my needs but had she met my needs, she wouldn't have met her own! What did I do? Tune in and tap into one of the...2019-04-0915 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 250: Meditation On Monday (MOM) 4 Moms - Mindfulness, Your Mind & ReactivityBeing Mindful to watch each moment unfold with no judgment but with openness, curiosity and kindness is amazing but if we are not first aware of our minds and when we are in thought, we will deny ourselves the very presence we are trying to attain before we are even out the gate. In this episode I discuss this and more, for there is always more! Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ 2019-04-0813 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise Clarke249: Focusing On The Positive Is So Vitally Important - An Interview With ADHD Expert Dr. Lara Honos-WebbOver the last two months I have been discussing the wonderful book "The Gift Of ADHD" by Dr. Lara Honos-Webb and today on the show I am excited to share with you a recorded conversation I had with the author. In it she shares years of learning, experience and wisdom regarding ADHD - and includes the top 3 things she advises parents to focus on when parenting a child with ADHD. Tune in...  The Gift of ADHD by Lara Honos-Webb, PH.D  Amazon.com link to the book here: https://amzn.to/2Sqgsgp ...2019-04-0539 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 248: I Just Can't Control My Controlling Child...Do you have a "controlling" or "strong-willed" or "defiant" child? Have you ever asked yourself why your child might be exhibiting this behavior? There is always an unmet need beneath every behavior and in this episode, I share with you the unmet need beneath control and what steps you can take to dealing with it. If you have a controlling child then this is for you - these patterns can be broken but it all starts with you. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www...2019-04-0413 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 247: Are You Raising A Child or An Adult?A couple of months ago I recorded episode # 211 on The Parenting In The Thick Of It Show titled: “Helicopter Or Parachute Parent?” which was sparked by this quote: “I think that instead of helicoptering our kids, we should be strapping some parachutes on their backs made out of things like common sense, kindness and courage. Then I think we should teach them to jump.” by Julie Lythcott-Haims. Suffice to say that it has been one of my most downloaded episodes, so… what better way to give you more of what you want than to interview the author of the quo...2019-04-0344 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 246: Irregular Bedtimes Have A HUGE Negative Impact On Kid's BehaviorThis episode was sparked by an article I read on the correlation between irregular bedtime routines and behavior challenges which was based on a study of 10,000 kids, aged 3 - 7 years-old, and published in the journal of Pediatrics. The results were quite fascinating and it would appear that having bedtimes that are all over the map do not bode well for children. Tune in... The full article can be found here: http://bit.ly/2TQXHzg For more advice on how you can end bedtime struggles, don't forget to tune in to episodes 87 & 93 on this podcast where...2019-04-0212 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 245: Meditation On Monday (MOM) 4 Moms - Let Me Help You Tap Into The NOW!Finding presence and being present is something that is talked about a LOT today but for many, it is elusive. In this episode, I help you tap into the NOW and the present moment and offer you ideas and techniques that you can use to do it when you are on your own. Nothing I have ever tried and done in my life has helped me like this has and in this guided meditation, I guide you to do what you need to do to tap into the now and your true presence. Tune in...  Follow Me O...2019-04-0117 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 244: Why Is My Child So Emotionally Expressive & Sensitive? (ADHD)In Chapter 9 (“Your Emotionally Expressive Child”) of the amazing book “The Gift of ADHD” by Lara Honos-Webb PH.D., she reviews the way in which your child's emotional sensitivity can be seen as a gift. It is well documented and researched that children with ADHD have little emotional control and are prone to emotional outbursts - they wear their hearts on their sleeves for sure! But these very symptoms that you may have come to dread actually represent an amazing gift; emotional sensitivity and intensity. The challenge for parents is to help our kids manage their emotions and deal with the...2019-03-2917 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 243: You Want Me To Be Independent & Think For Myself But You Also Want Me To Comply & Always Do What I Tell You!The episode today was inspired by a quote by L.R. Knost - "Wait, so you want me to grow into an adult who thinks for myself, acts independently and stands by my choices, but while I'm a child you want me to be submissive, compliant, and pliable? I think we need to talk!". As parents I think we have to be very careful to not send our kids mixed messages and make sure that our own behavior is in alignment with the values and life skills we want to instil in them. Tune in...  Follow Me O...2019-03-2813 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 242: 5-Year-Old's Can Be So Demanding - I Don't Know What To Do!What do you do when your 5-year-old yells "Quiet time! No one can talk. Quiet time!” whenever you try to have a conversation with your partner - how do you respond? It is important to remind yourself that many of the behaviors that toddlers typically display are, more often than not, age appropriate and par for the course for the age. It doesn't make it any easier to deal with but it does help you feel that you are not alone and there is nothing "wrong" with your toddler. In this episode, I respond to this mom who wrote to...2019-03-2714 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 241: Consistent Over CasualAs many of you know, I have been dedicating an episode per week to each of Dr. Rebecca Ray's 8 Daily Choices. To date, I have covered: Patience Over Pushing, Authenticity Over Approval, Open-Hearted Over Guarded and today, Consistent Over Casual.  Developing a consistent approach to many things pertaining to my parenting practice has helped me so much, especially when it comes to healthy boundary setting, the way in which I respond to my kids and being true to my word to name a but a few. Join me as I expand on this and discuss the importance of being c...2019-03-2610 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 240: Meditation On Monday (MOM) for Moms - Moving Beyond The ReactionBeing able to give ourselves a space or buffer between what we experience and our "response" to the experience, in order to move beyond the reaction, is a gift and one for mom's that can buy us out of many potential arguments and battles with out kids. I call it the power of the pause. In that space, being able to tap into our breath to ground and calm us and keep us present and away from fear is a lifeskill I recommend to all the moms I work with in  my parent coaching practice. Over the years, I h...2019-03-2511 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 239: Exuberant Or Hyperactive? (ADHD)In Chapter 8 (“Your Exuberant Child: Reframing Hyperactivity”) of the amazing book “The Gift of ADHD” by Lara Honos-Webb PH.D., she reviews the way in which the symptoms of hyperactivity can be seen as a valuable resource. Anyone with a child with ADHD knows just how challenging and huge this "H" is. And managing "it" demands a lot of energy from you! The more you can learn to view this surplus of energy as the valuable resource that it is, and help your child develop an awareness for his/her energy, the better. What revs your child's engine up even mor...2019-03-2214 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 238: Get Out Of Your Head & Into Your Heart With Heidi DellaireIn this episode, I interviewed Heidi Dellaire, the founder of Love Wide Open. She has just published an AMAZING book called "Roots & Tendrils" - a collection of poetry so raw and emotional with such a pure expression of vulnerability that I doubt there's a parent out there who will not relate deeply to it. There are so many lessons in it and it is oh so good. I sat down to read a couple of poems and 2 hours later, had read the whole thing! In the podcast today, she shares with us many nuggets including an amazing valve analogy...2019-03-2132 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 237: What Do you Mean You Don’t Want To Go To College?In this episode I share with you a conversation I recently had with my 16-year-old daughter about picking school subjects, courses and college requirements. I had to witness what was coming up for me and do what I needed to do so that I could stay present to her needs in the moment and not let my fear sabotage the whole affair. When I shared this with a friend she said “How on earth did you not get triggered by this?” and I said "The short answer - “Meditation!” plus an awareness for what is going on in my head in...2019-03-2013 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 236: Open-Hearted Over GuardedHave you ever given much thought as to what it takes to be open-hearted? Do you think you can “train” your children to be open-hearted? It’s an interesting question isn’t it! In the episode, I chat about what I think it takes to show up with an open-heart and how we can role model this to our kiddos and hopefully equip them to be able to do the same. Tune in…   Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: h...2019-03-1912 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 235: Meditation On Monday (M.O.M) for Moms - Why Is Letting Go Oh So Hard?Has anyone ever told you to just “let it go”? Or have you found yourself saying “why can’t I just let it go?” And were you able to let it go? In this episode, I discuss just what this means and why it is so hard to do. When we think we need to let go of something, it’s because it no longer serves us or we no longer want it right? But when we no longer want something, we are effectively resisting it and we all know that what we resist persists which is why it makes it so...2019-03-1814 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 233: How To Channel & Enhance Your Child’s Emotional Sensitivity & Intuition (ADHD)In Chapter 7 (“Interpersonal Intuition”) of the amazing book “The Gift of ADHD” by Lara Honos-Webb PH.D, the author discusses how we can channel and enhance our child’s interpersonal intuition and emotional sensitivity into a deep connection with others. It can be very hard for your child to know what else to do other than be “defiant” especially when they have been labeled this for years. How can they not identify with this and find themselves caught in a downward behavioral spiral? Dr Honos-Webb equips you with wonderful exercises which will help your child become aware of their emotions and w...2019-03-1518 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 232: Lawnmower, Jellyfish, Attachment, Tiger, Helicopter, Brick Wall, Parachute? What’s Your Style? In today’s episode, I talk about what Lawnmower parenting is and why this parenting “trend” might be wreaking havoc on our kids. One of the hardest things a parent can face is to have to watch their child trip, fail, come up against obstacles, and face tough challenges. It’s so hard. But what happens when we clear the way for them and effectively eradicate the obstacles and challenges they should and need to face, and solve their problems for them? They fail to develop the very skills that we want them to have: perseverance, confidence, a sense of capabi...2019-03-1416 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 231: When My Child Has A BIG Emotional Outburst I Don’t Know What To Do! It’s ScaryWhen you can’t control what’s happening in front of you, the only way to deal with it is to first challenge yourself to take full control of yourself. If you find that your child is being controlling, meeting their control with control simply won’t work. When you try to control your crying child, they will not be able to calm down. When you try to control your defiant child, they will ramp up the undesirable behavior. So what do you do? The only way in which we can support our children through their emotional outbursts is by hol...2019-03-1312 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 230: Authenticity Over ApprovalWhen we show up aligned with our values and standing in our truth, we need no approval from the outside because we are being authentic to who it is we are. It is so vital that we role model this to our kiddos so that they can do the same but to do this, we need to help them understand that they have to approve of who it they are and not look to others for approval or try to be someone they are not (particularly important for our teens and tweens and the influence of social media on...2019-03-1211 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 229: Gratitude For Nature Can Be Deeply EmpoweringWhen is the last time you went outside and sat in Nature with the sole intention of just sitting there? I highly recommend it because it is quite remarkable just what it can do to lift your spirit, motivate and inspire you! Tuning into Nature’s vast silence and stillness is so restorative and grounding. The gratitude I have for the wonder that is Mother Nature is beyond anything else. I have always felt a deep, deep connection to her. As I sat outside today, I felt myself filling up on Nature’s offerings and the...2019-03-1111 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 228: The Positive Impact Of Time Spent In Nature On Attention (ADHD)In Chapter 6 (“Showing the Way: Ecological Consciousness) of the amazing book “The Gift of ADHD” by Lara Honos-Webb PH.D, the author discusses how you can use your child’s innate love of Nature as a way in which to tap into his attention and focus building skills. What I love about this book is the author gives practical exercises for you to try with your child, each of them orchestrated to meet the goal of the chapter. Research now strongly indicates and demonstrates the positive impact of time spent in nature on attention in general and ADHD specifically.   Dr...2019-03-0814 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 227: The Benefits Of Chores Reaches Way Beyond The ChoreWhen I finally understood the real benefit of chores, not the actual chore itself, but what kids develop within themselves from doing them, I made more of an effort to holding my kids accountable to doing them. It can be all too easy to let the chores slip and just do them ourselves but this does our kids no favours whatsoever. In fact, I believe that kids not doing chores can have a negative effect on them and rob them of the opportunity of them developing some much needed skills. Tune in as I discuss it all...  2019-03-0711 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 226: Don't You Just Hate It When You Ask Your Kids To Do Something And They Resist?There are few things more frustrating than being met with resistance. Especially when it comes to asking your kids to do something that you know they are perfectly capable of doing for themselves and should be doing for themselves. So what do you do? How do you not fuel the fire? And more importantly, how do you stay non-reactive in all of it? Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ 2019-03-0614 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 225: Patience Over PushingIn the rush, busyness and chaos of life today, it is all too easy to lose our patience for things including our kids. When we are rushed, frazzled and pushing ourselves to the max, and our kids need us to be patient, they often get a very different thing - impatience and being "pushed" to get from one thing to another. Until we can learn to be more patient with ourselves, and let go of pushing ourselves to do just one more thing, we will not be able to respond to our children in the way they need us...2019-03-0512 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 224: Meditation On Monday (M.O.M) for Moms - What Thoughts Are You Fuelling?The more I understand about thoughts the more I am able to manage them so they don't control me and sabotage me from being able to be present. When you develop an awareness for your thoughts, you can effectively choose which ones to "follow" and which ones to let go of. The problem is that we are wired to attach to negative thoughts five times more easily than we are to positive ones. And given they create our feelings and our feelings create our actions, being able to let go of the negative thoughts before they create the associated...2019-03-0413 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 223: ADHD - Creativity Is Fuelled By DaydreamingHave you ever considered that creative genius or inspiration requires a certain type of openness or spaciness? And precisely the sort of spaciness and openness that your child probably displays. In Chapter 5 of the book, "The Gift Of ADHD", the author Lara Honos-Webb PH.D. discusses the gift of creativity and the other traits that can often accompany it, traits that are typically seen as being negative, traits that kids with ADHD typically possess. Lara Honos-Webb helps the reader reframe these "negative" traits into more positive ones and I have found doing so incredibly valuable in helping me shift...2019-03-0115 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 222: Do You Worry When You Text Your Child & They Don't Reply To It Instantly?With the invention of smart phones and the surge in texting, SnapChat and other communication platforms, we have become so accustomed to being able to get almost instant replies that when we don't, it can leave us impatient or prone to worrying unnecessarily. Do you worry when you text your child and they don't reply instantly? Do you expect them to reply to your texts immediately so you know exactly where they are and what they are doing? This can have negative effects on your relationship with them and your child knowing that you trust them. Tune in... 2019-02-2814 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 221: Decoding & Understanding Your Child's BehaviorParent's are often left reeling at their child's chosen behavior, thinking what on earth just happened? And why? Why on earth did my child do that? Using the iceberg analogy for decoding behavior can be a useful tool for parents and one which I recommend. In other words, get curious as to what might be going on beneath the surface. Your child might be whining, shouting, crying, or being aggressive. These are the surface behaviors, the ones you see, but you have to look beyond this to what might be going on beneath the surface because it is this...2019-02-2726 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 220: Beneath Every Emotional Response Is F.E.A.RWhen I finally understood that my emotional response has less to do with the things I experience and more to do with the thoughts and beliefs I have, boy oh boy, did it help me with my parenting. This was HUGE for me, tune in...  Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent S...2019-02-2613 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 219: Meditation On Monday (M.O.M) for Moms - Immerse Yourself In A Blanket Of SilenceHow often do you give yourself a time-in, or any time to just sit and be. Time to sit and ponder, reflect and lap up some quietness, solitude and silence. Silence nourishes us from within and allows us to develop an awareness of our minds and ultimately be able to give our minds a much needed break from the incessant thinking. Tune in...   Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://t...2019-02-2613 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 218: ADHD - Are You An Apologist or An Advocate For Your Child?In today's episode, I discuss Chapter 4 from the book "The Gift of ADHD" by Lara Honos-Webb PH.D and it's a good one! It is super useful to be aware of the common barriers to becoming your child's advocate so that you can learn to navigate them and become what your child needs you to be. I learned so much from this chapter and have shared all the nuggets here for you.  Tune in: The Gift of ADHD by Lara Honos-Webb, PH.D  Amazon.com link to the book here: https://amzn.to/2Sq...2019-02-2212 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 217: Controlling Yourself In The Face Of Your Child's Challenging BehaviorBeing able to control our own behavior in the face of any behavior our child might throw at us takes a huge amount of awareness and self-control. Losing it, yelling and joining them in the "ring" doesn't teach our children what they most need to learn - that being self-regulation and being able to handle their own big emotions. Tune in as I discuss what you can do...  Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ 2019-02-2114 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 216: The Pressure On Teens Today Is HUGE - Are You Coping With It?I am right in the thick of college applications and admissions processes with my eldest son and it's crazy!!! There's such a delicate balance required from us in assisting them but not doing it for them and assisting them enough that they don't feel overwhelmed by it all. In this episode, I share with you what I have been doing and it seems to have worked... so far!! Remember that how you cope with it will strongly influence how your child will ultimately cope with it. Tune in...   Follow Me Online Here Instagram: h...2019-02-2014 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 215: When You Struggle With Your Child's Struggle...Whatever it is your child might be struggling with, it is so hard for us to watch the struggle. Whether it is emotional pain or physical pain, it can be such an uncomfortable place to find ourselves. We just want to fix it and take it away for them. But doing this robs our kids of developing some pretty vital life skills. Tune in...   Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: h...2019-02-1912 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 214: Meditation On Monday (M.O.M) for Moms - You Are What You Consume!Being aware of what we consume is so very important and not just in terms of what we eat! So what do you consume? What do you eat, read, listen to (besides this podcast LOL), think? Who do you hang out with? Does it all align with you positively? Does it fuel you and help you grow? In this episode, I discuss many ways in which we can hone and refine our consumption. Life is precious, why waste your time consuming anything that is not good for your mind, body and spirit. Tune in...   Follow M...2019-02-1811 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 213: ADHD - Protecting & Nurturing Your Child's Self-EsteemWhat does your child think of himself? Is he hard on himself? Does he feel down on himself at times? It's hardly surprising given all he has to try and cope with. In today's episode, I discuss Chapter 2 and 3 from the book "The Gift of ADHD". Understanding that your child's thoughts create his feelings, and that his feelings create his actions / behavior is vitally important to you being able to protect and nurture his developing sense of worth and self-esteem. Tune in...   The Gift of ADHD by Lara Honos-Webb, PH.D  Amazon.com li...2019-02-1520 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 212: How We Unintentionally Fuel The Sibling Rivalry Fire!When you understand why siblings fight and what they need to learn as a result of it, it makes it much easier to help them work things out without becoming caught up in it with them. The problem is, all too often, and of course with the best of intentions, we become a part of it and when we do, the fighting, arguing and bickering persists, and our kiddos don't develop the skills they need to learn to handle conflict. If you struggle with bickering, arguing, fighting kids, then this one is for you! Tune in... 2019-02-1411 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 211: Helicopter Parent or Parachute Parent?A saw a quote yesterday by Julie Lythcott-Haims, the author of How To Raise An Adult and it prompted the episode today. I was fortunate to hear her speak at a parenting event I attended a couple of years ago and she was / is nothing short of brilliant. It is so vital that we equip our kids with the life skills they need and not "helicopter" around them, with the best of intentions, of course. Tune in as I explain how you can hope to parent in a way that will raise your child to be an adult with...2019-02-1312 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 210: Setting The Boundary Is One Thing... Holding The Limit Is Another Thing Altogether!Many of us are not bad at setting the boundary ie. saying "You can have 1 hour on your iPad." But how good are we at actually holding the limit and dealing with the inevitable pushback when the hour is up? In almost all the work I do with parents, this is one area where they admit they need help. Do you? If so, tune in as I share my boundary dance secrets...   Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: h...2019-02-1213 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 209: Meditation On Monday (M.O.M) for Moms - How Do You Cultivate Your Mind?I am reading a great book at the moment called "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" by Robin Sharma, and in it there was a great dialogue about cultivating our minds and cultivating our gardens which inspired me to record this episode. What we "put" in our minds and subject our minds to, and what we choose to listen to is sooooo important and such a great thing to be able to develop a filter for. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca...2019-02-1115 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 208: ADHD - My Brain Might Be Wired Differently But I Am Not A DeficitIn today's episode, I discuss Chapter 1 from the book "The Gift of ADHD". Whilst ADHD might not be seen as a "gift", we have to learn to see beyond the confines of the diagnosis and the negativity that the ADHD label might put upon a child and shift our focus to what makes each child with it (or without it) shine. We have to uncover and unleash the gifts that will be there that we just can't see because we are all too often, focused on the downsides of the "disorder". Tune in...  The Gift of ADHD b...2019-02-0816 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 207: Do You Want To Know How You Can Preserve Your Sanity? (Part 3)In parts 1 and 2 in this series I talk about the importance of meeting your needs and getting beneath your child's "behavior", and being able to set kickass boundaries, hold the limits and deal with the pushback. You see, if you don't have enough in your tank, you will not be able to deal with the pushback and stay non-reactive, and to add in the teachings from today's episode, nor will you be able to zip it, not say it and not take it personally... all the things you have to be able to do if you hope to stand...2019-02-0714 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 206: Do You Want To Know How You Can Preserve Your Sanity? (Part 2)In part 1 in this series, I talk about how you HAVE to make sure you give yourself what you need and that it is selfish not to rather than be seen as selfish to do. Today, I am talking about BOUNDARIES. Yup... they are one of THE most important things you can do to preserve your sanity and precious band width. Tune in as I share with you how it all works... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www...2019-02-0613 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 205: Do You Want To Know How You Can Preserve Your Sanity? (Part 1)I don't think there is a mom out there who doesn't need to take measures to preserve her sanity because let's face it, there is no kid out there who does not push their mom to their limits! In this 3 part series I'll be sharing 4 things that have totally helped me preserve my sanity and they will help you too. Tune in...   Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.c...2019-02-0516 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 204: Meditation On Monday (M.O.M) for Moms - How Meditation Bailed MeIn this episode I share with you exactly how my meditation practice bailed me from a potentially hot-mess parenting moment. When I told my friends what happened last Friday evening, they couldn't believe that I held it together. One of them even asked my son if it was true to which he replied: "Yes, she's telling the truth, my mom was totally calm - like she never even raised her voice. I did, but she didn't!!". Tune in... And, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure...2019-02-0414 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 203: ADHD - How Much Do You Have In Your Tank?This is such an important thing to ask yourself and know AND to also know where you are on your "reactivity scale". In this episode I share with you my "secret" that will help you show up in a way that will allow you to meet your child's needs. PLUS, I introduce a new thing I'm doing for the next 10 Fridays on the podcast on ADHD. I'm going to be going through a chapter per week from the amazing book called "The Gift Of ADHD"  by Lara Honos-Webb, PH.D. It will be like a book club so.... if y...2019-02-0116 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 202: The Battle Of The Homework Just Goes On and On... (Part 3)In parts 1 and 2 in this series on homework I share with you some ideas to help you navigate this challenge. In today's episode, I share with you a challenge I received from a listener around homework and how I helped her deal with the frustrations she was facing with her 11-year old son. What I share will hopefully help you put into context the teachings and suggestions from episodes 199 and 200. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www...2019-01-3113 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 201: The Battle Of The Homework Continues... (Part 2)In episode 200 I gave you many ideas to help you deal with the "beast"! Today I share with you something that is super powerful in helping you engage with your child over homework so as to work with it and your child and not against it and him or her. Tune in...   Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/c...2019-01-3012 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 200: The Battle Of the Homework (Part 1)There is no family who escapes this battle - what's with some teachers and the amount of homework they give! There's no way around this one but gaining some clarity around your underlying fears about it will help, and why when it's given for the right reasons it is not so bad. It's actually often us that make it worse than it needs to be!!!! And I speak for myself until I learned!! Tune in...   Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/2019-01-2913 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 198: 4 Fundamental Things Every Parent Needs To Know: Part 4 of 4You Have To Learn To Look Beneath The Behavior - Your Child's & Your Own In the first 3 parts in this series, I touched the surface of this and spoke about how we can use the iceberg to highlight the fact that there is always much more going on beneath the surface than meets the eye. As parents we have to learn how to not take our child's "surface" behavior personally so as to not become triggered by it. It is only then that we might stand a chance of being able to keep our cool, not lose...2019-01-2815 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 197: Caught On The Hamster Wheel & Trapped In The Chaos Of Life As A MomI meet so many moms today who are struggling in their lives; they are running around like crazy people, caught on the hamster wheel unable to get off and feeling the stress of it all. In this episode, my work partner Erin Taylor and I discuss some of the ways in which you can cure the chaos in your life. Tune in... And, don't forget, if you are a mom interested in the course we talked about here today, you can now register for The Chaos Cure via the link below, but remember, it's only open till...2019-01-2715 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 196: 4 Fundamental Things Every Parent Needs To Know: Part 3 of 4Every Child Needs To Be Celebrated For Their Uniqueness & Know That They Have Everything They Need Within In today's fast-paced and "material" world, it is all too easy for kids to become caught up in it all and look to "things" in order to define themselves. Many of them do not even know who it is they really are. Who does your child think they are? Have you ever asked them? Tune in as I share a beautiful story and shed some insight on how we can help our children understand just who it is they are...2019-01-2611 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 195: 4 Fundamental Things Every Parent Needs To Know: Part 2 of 4What Every Child Needs To Know & Feel There are 6 key things that every man, woman and child needs to know and feel but the problem is that when we are triggered and in a reactive state, we render ourselves incapable of meeting these deepest needs in our child. Tune in as I discuss this fundamental understanding... And, don't forget, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure (only till midnight on 29 Jan, 2019), an online parenting course created by myself and my amazing colleague, Erin Taylor. 2019-01-2512 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 194: 4 Fundamental Things Every Parent Needs To Know: Part 1 of 4It's Not About Your Kids, It's About YOU! When your focus of attention is all on your child's behavior, you can overlook so much and miss the opportunity to be able to guide, help and support your child through whatever it is they are going through. Why is this? It is only by first focusing on yourself, and being attuned to how you are showing up, and knowing how you can control your own behavior in response to your child's that you might be able to tame your reactivity and therefore respond in a way that allows...2019-01-2413 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 193: Who Does Your Child Believe He/She Is?It's all too easy for kids today to identify themselves with "likes" on Instagram, the new cool shoes, their grade, the friends they hang out with, the house they live in or the label you or a teacher might have inadvertently given them - "He's such a SMART boy" or "She is such a GOOD student" or "He's my DREAMER or WILD child". Who does your child truly believe him/herself to be? What if you find that their sense of being is attached to these external things? There are many things you can do and in this episode...2019-01-2310 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 192: Despite Meeting So Many Of My Needs, There Was Still Something Missing!It's amazing just how much we actually need for ourselves in order to be able to operate from our highest self. Despite meeting so many of my needs, there was still something missing. Tune in as I explain what I noticed had happened... And, don't forget, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure (only till midnight on 29 Jan, 2019), an online parenting course created by myself and my amazing colleague, Erin Taylor.  More information and registration details can be found here: https://revolutionizinglife.t...2019-01-2212 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 191: Meditation On Monday (M.O.M) for Moms - A Guided 3 Minute Meditation For Busy MomsAre you looking for a quick, simple, no fluff, no frills meditation? Then this might just fit the bill. Here is a very simple 3 minute guided meditation for you to follow. Tune in... And, don't forget, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure (only till midnight on 29 Jan, 2019), an online parenting course created by myself and my amazing colleague, Erin Taylor. More information and registration details can be found here: https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/ Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://i...2019-01-2109 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 190: Take Full Advantage of "What You Focus On Grows" For Parenting A Child With ADHDI discovered something super cool the other day! There is now scientific research that gives neurophysiological proof of the fact that what you focus on does actually grow. Knowing this means we can use it to maximum advantage and not just view it as a saying! Tune in as I share with you how you can really take advantage of this when parenting a child with ADHD... And, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure (until midnight Jan 29, 2019), an online parenting course created by myself and...2019-01-1813 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 189: WHY Is My Child Is Behaving This Way - What Can I Do?When your child's behavior is "out-of-your-control" it can leave you exhausted and at your wits end. In this example I speak specifically to a 6-year-old that screams to be heard. Whatever the behavior is on the "surface", it is essential that we remain curious as to what might be going on beneath the surface to cause it. A child's behavior is like an iceberg - there's always more going on than meets the eye. Tune in as I get curious and offer some ideas for this mom...  And, if you are a mom looking to cure the c...2019-01-1716 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 188: How I Turned My Parenting Around!How many careers are there where you can just jump right in with little to no training? Not many but there is one HUGE one - PARENTING! In this episode I share with you what woke me up and got me to take the steps I did to turn my parenting around.  And, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure, an online parenting course created by myself and my amazing colleague, Erin Taylor. More information and registration details can be found here: https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/2019-01-1613 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 187: Rise With Me & Cure The ChaosJoin me in this episode as I take a dive into exploring our personal chaos, and what we can do about it. In today's busy fast paced, and at often times chaotic life, it is vital that we have some tools at hand to help us manage the chaos and maybe even cure it! Tune in as I share what I do and how it helps me... If you enjoyed this episode and are keen to dive even deeper into the chaos(!) please join me at the annual RISE GATHERING retreat which takes place May 31 - June 2...2019-01-1518 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 186: M.O.M Meditation On Mondays 4 Moms (8) - What Meditation Brings Me As A MomI cannot stress just HOW much meditation brings me in my life, especially in my role as a mom. Meditation is THE best medication!! If you want to be able to keep your cool and not react as much as you do, then guys... it's simple... you have to meditate. Tune in as I share my biggest takeaways...   Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Y...2019-01-1413 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 185: How Do I Help My Kid With ADHD? I Get So Frustrated...Does your child struggle with executive function, emotion control and display impulsive reactions that are exhausting to be a part of? Does he/she lack motivation, struggle to complete things and have a poor sense of time and time management? You are not alone. It can be so hard to know what to say or do. I know! In this episode, I share with you what I do. Tune in... Here is the link for the timer I recommend in this episode: https://www.amazon.ca/Time-Timer-12-Operation-Management/dp/B002GTZZ6M/ref=asc_df...2019-01-1114 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 184: Empathy Is A VITAL Skill For Your Child To DevelopHow do you become empathetic? How do you help your kids become empathetic? I believe you have to have experienced empathy in order to be able to be empathetic towards others and many of us have never experienced it thus making it hard to be it. Many of us have experienced shame instead and all know just how that makes us feel. In this episode, I discuss what you can do to help your kids experience empathy and therefore develop it as part of their repertoir. Tune in... You can follow me online here: Instagram...2019-01-1012 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 183: By Changing Your Part You Can Bring About A Change In Your Kids! (Change Part 2Despite knowing that we really cannot change anyone but ourselves we often still try to "change" the way in our kids behave! In this episode, I discuss what you can change to bring about a change in the behaviors of those around you and I use an interesting analogy to help you understand it all. Tune in...    Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner...2019-01-0911 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 182: Is Your "Comfort Zone" Perhaps Not So Comfortable? (Change Part 1)It's easy to get so comfortable with the current state of our reality that even the discomfort we experience there can more comfortable than the thought of change! We all want to change things yet manage to come up with every excuse in the book over actually doing it. So what do you do? How do you change things up? At this time of year many of us have all sorts of grandiose ideas but how many of those ideas come to any sort of fruition? In this episode I discuss the barriers to change and what you can...2019-01-0812 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 181: Meditation On Monday M.O.M 4 Moms (7) - Why Meditation Is So Powerful For MeI recently attended a one day course on Meditation and it was AMAZING! Not only did I get the chance to participate in 3 additional guided meditations to the ones I do myself on a daily basis, but once again, was reminded of the benefits of a meditation practice. If you do not have a regular meditation practice and are curious as to how to get started and why you should do it in the first place, tune in... I include a very basic 3 minute guided meditation.    Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.co...2019-01-0714 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 180: Your Child With ADHD Might Be Disorganized & Forgetful, But You Can't Afford To Join InIn order to vaguely cope with the symptoms of ADHD; forgetfulness, disorganization, impulsiveness, and high energy, it is absolutely vital that you meet your needs and develop the skills you need to help meet your child's needs. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Parenting In The Thick...2019-01-0413 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 179: The Only Person You "Should" Compare Yourself To, Is YOU!Last week my son came home devastated because he had compared his mark to that of the classmate he had worked with on an assignment. I helped him see the futility of comparing yourself to anyone else because they are not you; they are different in too many ways to even imagine. This was a valuable lesson to him and perhaps one you might benefit from hearing. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www...2019-01-0310 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 178: OMG How Do I Stop My Kids From Fighting Over Toys & Things...What do you do when one kid comes to you crying because their sibling has taken their toy or won't give up the remote? It is vital that we lead them without taking over because as soon as we become "involved" and get frustrated and perhaps take a side, it denies them the opportunity to learn how to resolve conflict without getting you on side! Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com...2019-01-0213 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 177: Have You Ever Considered Having An Accountability Parenting Buddy?In episode 174, I discussed what you can do to bring about change and how you can go about it. I talked about having the 4 A's in place, the fourth of which is accountability which I discuss in this episode. Here I share with you some cool ideas for setting up parenting success. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com...2019-01-0112 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 176: Meditation On Mondays M.O.M (6) - Make Your Breath Your BFFHave you ever given much thought to your breath and all that it brings you besides air and life? Your breath is to be treasured and as such paying homage to "her" is a good thing. Never forget about her for she is your ultimate lifeline. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple...2018-12-3115 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 175: Why Is Parenting A Child With ADHD So Frustrating? (Part 3)In parts 1 and 2 of this 3 part series on parenting kids with ADHD, I discuss the third thing we have to do and do well if we hope to become less frustrated and impatient with our kids. We have to be really good at setting boundaries and holding the limits. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast...2018-12-2818 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 174: Do You Ever Try To "Change" Your Child's Behavior?For years I thought I could "change" my children's behaviors by focusing on them. Was it successful? No! Why? Because we cannot force someone else to change their behavior but we can change our own. In this episode, I discuss my 4 A strategy to bringing about change. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes...2018-12-2711 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 173: Are We Denying Ourselves & Our Children What We Need To Be Human?In the frantic busyness that IS life today, for parents and kids, I think we are denying ourselves what we need to be human. How many times do you ever just sit and stare out the window, or stand in a line and not pull out your phone to entertain yourself for the minute you might have had "nothing" to do? What about your kids? "There are up to 70% more depressed teens today than 20 years ago - why - because they are choosing to stay home alone on their screens vs. human interaction", from the movie Selfless. In this episode...2018-12-2613 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 172: Are You Lost In The Form Of It All?On special days such as birthdays and Christmas Day, it can be easy to become wrapped up (pardon the pun) in the form of it all and in doing so overlook what it really is all about. In all of it, we are prone to lose the formless gems... the gems of gratitude, love, being, energy, space, appreciation, feelings, essence, spirit. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5...2018-12-2509 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 171: Meditation On Mondays M.O.M (5) - How To Tap Into Your Senses To Find PresenceTune in as I discuss how tapping into your senses can help you find more presence. I regularly do this to bring me into the present moment. When you are focused on what you see, hear, smell, taste and touch, you cannot be anywhere other than the here and now. The senses are the HOW to help you access the now. Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB...2018-12-2411 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 170: Parenting A Child With ADHD Can Be Sooooooooooo Frustrating (Part 2)In part 1 of this 3 part series on dealing with the frustrations of parenting a child with ADHD, I discussed why meeting your needs is so vitally important. Today, in part 2, I am discussing the impact that you having expectations of your child has on you and on him/her. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt...2018-12-2112 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 169: When The Giving Becomes The ReceivingWhen you understand that the giving IS the receiving you will have no need to expect anything from anyone. When you give to give and release any expectation of getting any appreciation from your family for giving, the giving becomes the receiving. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke...2018-12-2012 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 168: Coping With The ChaosHow do you cope with the chaos that sometimes is life as a mom? What do you do? Do you have something you turn to in order to restore balance? How do you manage to keep your cool and juggle it all? What do you do? In this episode, I give you some ideas. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www...2018-12-1911 min