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Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, with Randi and Avery… a must listen for every parent!I’ve been saying for a long, long time that raising kids in the digital age is like the Wild Wild West! We are all just trying to make the best decisions for our kids with the info we currently have at any given time. And it’s really hard to know what the right decision is when you’re a pioneer parent (as all of us are here - raising kids at a time in human history where tech is causing us to move at a more rapid pace than ever before). In his book “Th...
2025-06-101h 04
Mastermind Parenting PodcastSimilarities Between Strong-Willed Kids and Strong-Willed Horses!Did you know that the parenting tools you learn on this podcast also work with other strong-willed creatures? I’m chatting with Avery “favorite daughter” Rubenstein this time about pack leadership and what she has learned from “Ben, the strong-willed horse”. I think it’s incredibly helpful to practice the tools you are learning here by applying them to other areas of your life…your work, your adult relationships and even your relationships with animals. You see, pack leadership is about becoming and remembering the person you were meant to be…the kind of person who shows up again...
2025-02-1850 minMastermind Parenting PodcastA Mastermind Parenting Masterclass (with Avery Rubenstein)My daughter, Avery, is first-gen Mastermind Parenting, (once removed:) . The “once removed” was her description - “the MMP recipe was still being perfected:)”. She’s grown and flown now, but it’s been fascinating to watch her put Mastermind principles into practice. These days she probably teaches me more than vice versa.Avery is on the pod this week to share some wisdom that I think you’re gonna eat right up. She shares a few real life stories - what the “how” looks like - how to talk to kids when they are about to...
2024-11-2634 minMastermind Parenting PodcastPortrait of Randi As a Young Mom (with Author & Podcaster Kimberly Samson)Kimberly Samson is the author of F*Ck This, a candid and hilarious collection of essays about the journey through midlife. She’s also one of my oldest friends, who has witnessed a ton of my formative moments as a person and a parent. In this conversation, Kimby shares what motivated her to write a book about the midlife experience and what she’s learned by living through it. She also lifts the curtain on some of my best (and not so best) moments as a mom. It’s a whole new perspective how I’ve grown as a parent o...
2024-03-261h 06Mastermind Parenting PodcastPack Leadership: Real Families, Real ChangeEmotionally immature parents set us up for lots of challenges in our own role as family pack leaders. One of the most difficult ways that shows up is when our actual kiddos act in ways that echo behavior we endured from emotionally immature grown-ups. This week I invite you to listen in on some coaching I did with two of my amazing Masterminders. They’re making huge strides recognizing the behavior that’s triggering their instinctive responses, and using their pack leadership skills to break the cycle of blame and disappointment.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why...
2024-02-0623 minMastermind Parenting PodcastBreaking The Cycle of Emotionally Immature ParentingLook out, listener, I have another new book crush, and I can’t wait to discuss her work with you! I’ve recently been captivated by Lindsay C. Gibson and her book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. It spoke to so much of my experience with my own parents and their resistance to reflecting on how they raised me, and it also explains the conditioning that so many of my Mastermind parents are struggling against! I’m ready to start a whole conversation on the topics this book raised. I’m glad you’re here to be part of it!...
2024-01-3039 minMastermind Parenting PodcastPretending. Performing. Parenting.If you’ve listened to the podcast, you’ve probably heard me mention how much I love television. Since I was a kid, TV has been a place where I could escape from reality for a little while. But it’s also helped me to understand what kind of family relationships I want, and modeled the kind of parent I want to show up as. I recently rediscovered The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which was a favorite when I was in college. An episode I just watched showed me that our worries about perfection aren’t a new thing. We’ve fe...
2024-01-2346 minMastermind Parenting PodcastInvisible Mom Jobs are the Real BottleneckMy mind is on fire with all the things we’re discovering in my new Pack Leadership group. One of our newest Masterminders is experiencing a very familiar kid scenario: pulled in too many directions, never enough time, her energetic daughter is seeking attention by acting out. Usually, I’d send her to our NICE Framework, to help her better understand her daughter’s behavior. But this time, I took a step back and asked about HER day-to-day experience. It turns out she’s got her own patterns and triggers, and no amount of compassion for her child is going to...
2024-01-1627 minMastermind Parenting PodcastParenting in 2024: What’s In and What’s SO OutWe’re coming into 2024 with a whole new perspective on the pack leadership our families need. We’re done performing robotic perfection. We’re rejecting the script, tips, and how-tos that reinforce our feelings of inadequacy. We’re giving ourselves the grace to feel our feelings, and granting ourselves permission to fuck up sometimes. We’re embracing self-awareness, and celebrating our messiness. We’re showing up as whole, healthy, emotionally expressive humans, and showing our kids that they can do it, too. Won’t you join us?In this episode, you’ll learn:How easily our kids see through...
2024-01-0934 minMastermind Parenting PodcastHow To Make Parenting Resolutions That LastIt’s a brand new year, and a new opportunity to set goals for ourselves. It’s a chance to work toward being the kind of parent you want to be, and to step up as the pack leader your family really needs. But traditional New Year’s resolutions usually don’t cut it when you’re talking about a lifetime project like parenting. This time we’re resharing an episode that will help you give yourself the tools and support you need to make real, lasting changes.In this episode, you’ll learn:A step-by-step plan for envis...
2024-01-0235 minMastermind Parenting PodcastFrom Surviving to Thriving in The New YearWe all know that holiday festivities can be stressful. When you’re navigating a sensitive, strong-willed child through extended family get-togethers and seemingly endless days with no schedule or structure, it can be especially nerve-wracking. What your family needs is leadership. The episode we’re resharing this week will give you the tools to step into that pack leader role, set up the structures your kids need to feel safe, and follow through on implementing them, even when it’s tempting to let it slide.In this episode, you’ll learn:How the holidays can serve up a big...
2023-12-2616 minMastermind Parenting PodcastPrevent Judgey Relatives from Hijacking Your HolidayThe holiday season is a time for making lovely, warm memories, and nothing pours cold water on holiday cheer faster than other adults judging you for the way your kids behave. This week’s episode is a throwback to one of my most powerful tools to build up your confidence, keep judgment in perspective, and short-circuit the defensiveness before you take it out on your kids. Listen to help you make family memories that last, at the holidays and any time.In this episode, you’ll learn:The surprisingly relatable place where judging other parents comes from...
2023-12-1918 minMastermind Parenting PodcastHow to Survive and Thrive During the HolidaysEven the most joyous holiday events disrupt routines. Getting together with family and friends, sitting down for extra-long meals, and observing rituals and traditions are all out of the ordinary. Of course your kiddos might have a hard time knowing how they’re supposed to behave. They need you to step up as pack leader even more than usual, to set expectations, communicate expectations, and make a plan to keep things on the rails. This classic episode will help you get into that mindset, and give you the tools to implement it.In this episode, you’ll lear...
2023-12-1229 minMastermind Parenting PodcastA Game Plan for a Happy Holiday SeasonThe Winter holidays can be a struggle for parents. We want to provide plenty of space for our kids to relax and de-stress. But too little structure can quickly turn into restlessness and boredom and tension. This week we’re listening back to a classic episode that features the timeless wisdom of the sage Lorelai Gilmore. Her example will help you find the courage you need to set better boundaries for your family (and minimize the stress for yourself) this holiday season.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why a relaxing break without structure can turn into...
2023-12-0520 minMastermind Parenting PodcastParenting Kids That Don't Always Seem GratefulOur Mastermind Monthly calls are always eye-opening, but this one was so on point I had to share it with you. In this season that’s so focused on gratitude, it can be especially frustrating when our kiddos don’t understand how fortunate they are. There are all sorts of popular ways to practice gratitude, but what good are they if your child takes their home and family for granted?But acting entitled doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with your kids. It’s often a sign they need you to take a different approach to building c...
2023-11-2137 minMastermind Parenting PodcastBut Really... Growing Doesn't Happen AloneIt’s no secret that I love my Mastermind community. The ways we support and challenge each other are just magical. Masterminder Aryn is a perfect example of that. She came to us in total overwhelm, so focused on being available for her family that she couldn’t even let herself close the bathroom door to take a shower. Through honest, vulnerable conversations and lots and lots of empathy, she’s grown as a parent and a person, and helped many other Masterminders to see that they don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, you’ll le...
2023-11-1459 minMastermind Parenting PodcastBut Really… Breaking Up With PerfectionismI didn’t know exactly what I was going to talk about with Masterminder Liz, but I just knew it would turn out to be a real and revealing conversation. Like so many of us modern moms, Liz is a recovering perfectionist. We run ourselves ragged trying to get everything right all the time. That’s not sustainable anywhere in life, and it’s especially impossible when it comes to parenting. Liz and I dig into the personal history and social expectations that fool us into thinking that perfection is desirable, and how being in community with other parents has he...
2023-11-0755 minMastermind Parenting PodcastLeading Your Family Beyond “Fairness”Treating our kids fairly makes a lot of instinctive sense. It’s natural to want everybody to get equal everything. But different kids have different needs. When they all get the same attention and resources, they’ll often wind up with very different outcomes. Effective pack leadership requires an equity approach. We need to see our children as the whole, unique, special humans they are, and to show up for each of them in the ways that serve their individual needs best. Masterminder Lauren joins me to talk about the leadership approach she uses to build family trust...
2023-10-3156 minMastermind Parenting PodcastBut Really… Turning Judgment Into CompassionJudging other parents is so natural, so human, and so not helpful. I can tell you from experience. When you learn a better way to do things, it’s really challenging to not give side-eye to those who haven’t gotten on your level. Which is why I had to have Masterminder Samantha on to tell this story she shared in a recent call.Sam was caught up in a situation where someone else’s kiddo took a tumble and, even though they weren’t hurt, their father reacted with anger and scolding. It would have been very eas...
2023-10-2429 minMastermind Parenting PodcastHunt, Gather, Parent Your Family: Resolving Sibling Rivalry (Part 2)Sibling rivalry is such a big topic, you just know my conversation with Michaeleen Doucleff had to be a two-parter. In this second episode, we’re talking about what motivates siblings to fight in the first place: strong societal expectations of tension between siblings, and parental praise that kids can’t help but take as a comparison. We’ll show you a whole different way to imagine the sibling relationship, that’s built on empathy and cooperation instead of competition. In this episode, you’ll learn:How to shift our thinking and set expectations for sibling cooperation...
2023-10-1735 minMastermind Parenting PodcastHunt, Gather, Parent Your Family: Resolving Sibling Rivalry (Part 1)So many folks sign up for coaching or come to my free calls desperate to get their kids to stop fighting with their siblings. When our beloved kiddos are at each others throats, it sends our stress levels through the roof. What if told you that sibling rivalry isn’t inevitable? In fact, the way siblings antagonize each other in our families is almost unheard of in many other cultures.When Michaeleen Doucleff and I get behind the mic, you know you’re in for a meaty conversation. Join us for part one as we get a glob...
2023-10-1043 minMastermind Parenting PodcastBut Really… Better Boundaries Aren’t EnoughMasterminder Shawn recently opened up about a common struggle for parents of highly-sensitive kids. Her son’s birthday weekend with extended family left him overstimulated and dysregulated, and her frustrated by crossed boundaries and judgy relatives. Shawn’s takeaways were important. She’s trying to better understand her triggers, and to be more clear about her boundaries and expectations with other adults.But really, Shawn (and every parent in America) is the subject of a failed experiment in family structure. For most of human history, raising kids was a communal activity. We’ve put all that responsibility on indiv...
2023-10-0350 minMastermind Parenting PodcastHunt, Gather, Parent Your Family: Dealing With Judgy Adults (Part 2)Our latest Hunt, Gather, Parent conversation was so big and juicy, we couldn’t fit it into just one episode! In part two of this episode, journalist and author Michaeleen Doucleff is back to help us unpack what happens when other adults are judging us for our parenting choices. We respond to a real-life scenario submitted by a Mastermind parent, and Michaeleen shares her own experience of dealing with judgment from her own mom. We also talk about some strategies for dealing with kiddos when they’re lashing out, and ways that common parenting advice sets us up to...
2023-09-2644 minMastermind Parenting PodcastHunt, Gather, Parent Your Family: Dealing With Judgy Adults (Part 1)When I sat down with Michaeleen Doucleff to record the next episode in our Hunt, Gather, Parent series, I knew it was a meaty topic. We’ve all experienced that feeling of being judged for our parenting, by grandparents, other kids’ parents, and even random strangers. I’ve coached so many parents through coping with judgy adults. Michaeleen has reported on how so many other cultures teach empathy for other parents, rather than shaming.There was so much to dig into we couldn’t fit it into one episode! I’m so excited for you to hear this conver...
2023-09-1943 minMastermind Parenting PodcastBig Deal, Little Deal: A Stress-Busting Leadership ToolThis week, we’re talking about Big Deal, Little Deal, the most important tool I teach for staying grounded when a kid is stressed out. It will help you lead your family through tense situations, and help your kids develop life-long self-reliance and skills to figure out life.Being a kid is tough sometimes. Lost homework, a missed bus, or a wardrobe malfunction can feel like a world-ending disaster. When your kiddo is strong-willed or highly sensitive, those overwhelming feelings often turn into a meltdown freakout that disrupts the whole house.As parents, the stress of...
2023-09-1237 min
Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course CreatorsMastermind Parenting (Randi Rubenstein)Special "business revenue leak checklist" offer, free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Randi Rubenstein is the founder of Mastermind Parenting and host of the Mastermind Parenting Podcast. She runs programs to support parents with strong willed children into fostering better and more open relationships.In this episode, Danny and Abe talk with Randi about the iterations of her Mastermind Parenting course. In this episode we discuss:Randi’s personal experience with a strong willed child, leading to her course.Evolution of a course from one-on-one to online coaching.The urge to...
2023-09-1126 minMastermind Parenting PodcastHunt, Gather, Parent Your Family (September 2023)Ever since I first read Hunt, Gather, Parent by award-winning journalist Michaleen Doucleff, I’ve felt the urge to change the conversation. So much parenting advice feels cursory and performative. What if we could move past the quick tips model, explore the real challenges and triumphs of raising kids, and what’s behind our ideas about what it means to be a good parent?In many parts of the world, parents are raising families using traditional methods they learn from other parents, not from books or gurus. While we’re feeling pressure to optimize our interactions, they trust th...
2023-09-051h 07
Mastermind Parenting PodcastHunt, Gather, Parent Your Family (September 2023)Ever since I first read Hunt, Gather, Parent by award-winning journalist Michaleen Doucleff, I’ve felt the urge to change the conversation. So much parenting advice feels cursory and performative. What if we could move past the quick tips model, explore the real challenges and triumphs of raising kids, and what’s behind our ideas about what it means to be a good parent? In many parts of the world, parents are raising families using traditional methods they learn from other parents, not from books or gurus. While we’re feeling pressure to optimize our interactions, they trust...
2023-09-051h 06Mastermind Parenting PodcastRejecting Mom GuiltMoms are in a no-win situation when it comes to how we spend our time. When we’re choosing between activities with kiddos or time focused on our grown-up priorities, we get a guilt trip no matter what we choose. We’re told to make everyone else happy at the expense of our own happiness and health, even though it’s not physically possible.How do we get out of this trap? By refusing to accept the guilt, and turning the tension caused by failing to meet these impossible standards into an opportunity for growth. In this...
2023-08-2914 minMastermind Parenting PodcastRejecting Mom GuiltMoms are in a no-win situation when it comes to how we spend our time. When we’re choosing between activities with kiddos or time focused on our grown-up priorities, we get a guilt trip no matter what we choose. We’re told to make everyone else happy at the expense of our own happiness and health, even though it’s not physically possible. How do we get out of this trap? By refusing to accept the guilt, and turning the tension caused by failing to meet these impossible standards into an opportunity for growth. In this...
2023-08-2912 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastHaving Empathy For Your Toddler (And For Yourself)The toddler years are a source of joy and anxiety for a lot of first-time parents. We want to encourage our newly-mobile little ones as they explore their surroundings, but we also want to keep them safe. And, we’re in charge of connecting them to a world that has schedules and time limits, which just aren’t intuitive to a tiny, curious mind. Who wouldn’t be stressed out by all that?Empathy is the key to managing those competing priorities, for our little ones AND ourselves. Trying to see the world from their perspective can help u...
2023-08-2233 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastWhat Is Anxiety Trying To Tell You?My strong-willed son has taught me so much about dealing with anxiety. Parenting him helped me learn how much of the behavior kiddos struggle with is motivated by the scary signals they’re getting from their bodies. Knowing him as an adult has helped me recognize my own anxious tendencies, and how to manage them with loving curiosity. This time I’m sharing some of the things I’ve learned, with a big assist from our beloved Judy Blume. In this episode, you’ll learn: How anxiety can motivate strong-willed behaviors, like fighting with siblings or challengi...
2023-08-1539 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastSibling Squabbles: Annoying Younger vs. Mean OlderWhen siblings fight, it pushes all the mama bear instinct buttons. We can’t help but jump in and try to stop it. But our natural impulse - to angrily confront the one who “should know better” - can set up our squabbling sibs for even more friction down the road.On last month’s Masterminding Monthly call, I got the opportunity to coach a mom struggling with how to respond to a classic sibling dynamic. Younger kiddo worships the older one, and wants to be around them all the time. Meanwhile, older sib doesn’t want a chatty s...
2023-08-0829 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastMiddle School Mean GirlsSometimes a Mastermind parent struggles with an issue that’s so damn relatable, we can’t help but share it. If you’ve lived through the middle school years, you’ve probably seen your kid struggle with changing social dynamics, and rejection by kids who used to be their friends. It’s not only heartbreaking to watch, but our instinct to protect often only makes things worse. The key to helping them through this emotionally challenging stage of life is helping them face it on their terms.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to cultivate the trusting...
2023-08-0119 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Playdate BossHave you ever been the parent whose kiddo was bossing other kids around during a playdate? I have, and so has the mom who was on a recent Mastermind call. She’s here to share a story I call “Goldfishgate,” that’s so funny and so relatable. You’ll recognize how it feels to watch your kid push their friends around, and how Mastermind skills can help you recognize and address underlying causes of challenging behavior. In this episode, you’ll learn: What can make a normally reasonable kid turn into a little tyrant when they’re play...
2023-07-2521 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastEmbarrassing Kid Habits: Nose Picking, Pants Pooping & MoreParenting can be embarrassing! It’s natural to feel some shame when your potty-trained kiddo smells like a full diaper, or when they’re walking around in public with a finger up their nose. But your best tool for dealing with those embarrassing kid behaviors is putting the shame aside, and creating a home where your kids know they can talk about anything without judgment. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to build trust with your kids by holding space for them to share their most embarrassing moments. The opportunity that embarrassing habits...
2023-07-1819 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastPerfect Ponytails and Wardrobe DramaWhen our kids are upset about things we see as minor, even the kindest parent can find their patience wearing thin. When they’re melting down because the hairstyle you spent time on isn’t perfect, or when they suddenly refuse to wear the clothes they really wanted at the store, it’s hard not to get frustrated. If you can resist the urge to take it personally, and wait until the storm has passed, you’ll have a much better chance of diagnosing what’s actually triggering those reactions. In this episode, you’ll learn: How easy...
2023-07-1121 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Kid That Can’t Sleep Without YouEvery kiddo sometimes has a rough night and needs to crawl into bed with a parent. But what do you do when a rough night is every night for nine years? If you’re anything like a mom I’ve been coaching, you get caught up in self-doubt, and you blame yourself for not doing the thing. But a lot of the time, what’s getting in your way is a part of your personality that’s trying to protect you from hurt and fear. What if you could take a step back and think about your responses from a place...
2023-07-0428 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastMy Mothering MisstepsMy brilliant, beautiful daughter Avery is turning 22. I’m so proud of the woman she’s become, and the relationship we’ve built. I’m celebrating her by opening up about all the ways I screwed up raising her. Avery grew up as the younger sibling of a strong-willed older brother, so she experienced it all. But we’ve proven that being human and making mistakes doesn’t have to drive a wedge between mother and daughter. In this episode, you’ll learn: How honesty and humility about your mistakes can help you build a close, resilien...
2023-06-2628 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastBullying and Judy Blume's "Blubber"Judy Blume’s book “Blubber” is a vital book that looks at how kids experience bullying. Judy writes for and about kids with such honesty. Her characters are full, complex people that she trusts her young readers will relate to. She writes with humor and heart, without sugarcoating the struggles that kids face growing up. In “Blubber,” she writes candidly about how bullying happens, and how even the threat of bullying can make kids turn on their peers. As an adult, it’s such an important read because it reminds us that we can never know all the tough th...
2023-06-2025 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastSummertime Screen LimitsIt’s so easy for kids to overdo screen time, especially when school’s out. Screens and their content are designed to dominate their attention. Of course, we want to help our kids build a healthy relationship with that influence. But setting limits on screen time causes friction in so many families. Not only are we the first generation of parents who have to help our kids build a healthy relationship with screens, we’re out here struggling to manage our own screen time! The good news is, it is possible to set healthy boundaries around...
2023-06-1319 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastTrusting The Mama Bear Instinct, with Dr. Sarah MillerOur fav pediatrician, Dr. Sarah Miller, is back for a conversation about neurodiversity, discipline styles, and why she chooses to be the Mama Bear for her kids. The inspiration for this episode came from a speech Dr. Sarah wrote about the way her children thrived at a preschool that teaches typically developing kids together with their peers who have disabilities and neurodivergence. Part of the reason that so many kids succeed in that environment is because of the conscious discipline techniques used (and taught) in the classroom. But, like many parents, she needed help to make that...
2023-06-0556 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Best Parenting Book Ever Written, with author Michaeleen DoucleffThis week we’re revisiting one of my all-time favorite conversations. If you’re a parent, especially one raising a strong-willed child, it’s a must-listen! Michaeleen Doucleff is the author of “Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans.” She’s also a lovely human who shares her wisdom in the unpreachy-est and most beautiful way. “Hunt, Gather, Parent” is unlike any other parenting book I’ve ever read. It has quickly become required reading for every parent I work with one-on-one. It’s a fascinating anthr...
2023-05-301h 12
Mastermind Parenting PodcastPuzzling Kids who are often Misdiagnosed and MisunderstoodThis week we’re taking you back to the early days of the pod, with an ep that describes the kind of kiddo and parent I most love to work with. This is the episode that some of my most favorite clients have said, “You described my kid like I had never heard before. I finally felt like someone really understood what I was dealing with.” Puzzling Kids are often sensitive souls who get overwhelmed by everything the world throws at them. Their frustration gets channeled into acting out, or escaping into screens and other distractions. They need p...
2023-05-2348 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastTime OutLet’s talk about time out and more importantly, why you’re a good parent even if you’ve been disciplining your kids by putting them in time out. About Randi Rubenstein Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays. She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S. At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human des...
2023-05-1630 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastMother's Day SuckageToday, I’m talking about your Mother’s Day plan. We’ll break down why it’s often stressful and disappointing. My Mother’s Day wish is that you’ll leave our time together ready to make sure this year is better. About Randi Rubenstein Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays. She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with paren...
2023-05-0922 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Coach Approach - A Conversation on Coaching & ParentingToday I welcome Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus, certified coaches and experienced parents of complex children. As co-creators of ImpactParents.com, Diane and Elaine offer guidance, support, and resources to parents worldwide dealing with challenges such as ADHD and anxiety. With a coaching approach to parenting, they aim to empower children to become independent problem solvers while fostering confidence and self-esteem. Their deep understanding of the unique needs of complex children and passion for supporting parents make them trusted guests on the podcast. When Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus first met, they were both searching for a...
2023-05-021h 09
Mastermind Parenting PodcastKeeping Tech in Check, the Battle is Real! With Gaia BernsteinTechnology has gotten out of hand…at home and within the school system. Many kids are seeking technology dopamine hits from a very young age, and it has clearly become a big problem. Parents are left feeling powerless in the daily battle against tech companies, excessive screen time, and their effect on children. The fight is real, and the consequences of losing it have never been more urgent. And keeping the tech in check is too much to put on parents! Gaia Bernstein is an Author, a Law Professor and Co-Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection an...
2023-04-2549 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastWhat Your Doctor or Therapist Really Thinks About Strong-Willed KidsLittle did I know that when I stepped into a therapist's office years ago, not only would my life be forever changed - but that I would go on to empower thousands of parents to cultivate healthier relationships with their children through the revolutionary Mastermind Parenting program. What started as a journey of self-discovery has evolved into a life-altering mission - but the story isn't over yet. “Boundaries are hard for all of us, but if I could learn this, anyone can learn this.” In this episode, I welcome an esteemed panel of professionals who brin...
2023-04-181h 20
Mastermind Parenting Podcast233: What If Strong-Willed Behavior Is A Symptom, Not The Problem?When I read an article about the increasing number of pediatric mental health emergency visits, I knew something was wrong. Little did I know, it was only the tip of the iceberg - beneath the surface, these children were crying out for help in ways that weren't being properly understood. In this episode of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, I discuss the rising number of pediatric mental health emergency visits and the importance of coaching in parenting. I was inspired to talk about this after reading an article in the Houston Chronicle. With proper coaching, parents can better u...
2023-04-1131 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Kid that Hurts Other KidsWhen a mother's strong-willed son kicks another mother's son in the park, she chooses to empower both kids with a conversation instead of engaging in a defensive battle, teaching her son a valuable lesson in conflict resolution. From kicking to communicating, learn how you can transform your child's conflict style. “Can you imagine if every single child, especially the strong-willed ones, learned how to resolve conflict and learned how to be better communicators? Honestly, I think the whole world would change.” In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Develop critical conflict resolution and c...
2023-04-0426 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastTransforming a Strong-Willed Kid: Anne-Ashley's Journey to HealingIn this episode, Lindsey, my "co-parent", has a conversation with Mastermind Parent Anne-Ashley to find out how we helped her by tapping into the N.I.C.E. parenting framework. You will hear how this exhausted, and desperate mother was able to change her strong-willed child's behavior and create a better life for her family. Anne-Ashley had exhausted all of her resources trying to help her strong-willed child, who also had a medical diagnosis. Despite her medical knowledge, Anne-Ashley was unable to get her child's behavior under control. Lindsay shared her story with Randi, who assured her t...
2023-03-2841 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastAre You a Cycle-Breaker? How to Become the Parent You Wish You'd HadBreak the cycle and be the parent you wish you had, for a lifetime of meaningful connections with your kids. Today I’m focusing on cycle breaking and the parent-child relationship. I had a past client who had reached out to me, wanting to re-connect and catch up. Her daughter was in 8th grade at the time I guided her and was rebelling against her mother's controlling tactics. The mother had a deep desire to be the mother she wished she'd had, so she worked with me to learn better tools. As we were getting bac...
2023-03-2127 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastUncovering the Causes of Contrarian Kids - Jillian's StoryContrarian Kids are often moody, negative, and can have after school restraint collapse. They may be trying to tell us that they are feeling overwhelmed, and their negative attitude has been a way to get attention. Jillian, a medical professional, was stumped by her contrarian kid and spoke with Lindsay who helped her shift her relationship and her daughter. She realized she was focusing on her daughter being strong-willed without acknowledging that she was being strong-willed too, and that’s why they were constantly butting heads and her daughter would win every time. You may relate to Jillian's story as...
2023-03-1447 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Un-Meltdown MethodHow often are we accidentally pouring gasoline on our fiery kids and fanning the flames rather than helping to extinguish the fiery outbursts? Today I have a mom who shares a story about her 10-year-old daughter beginning to spiral on an airplane because she was super thirsty. She modeled for her daughter how to ask for what she needs in a polite way and allowed the flight attendant to help her get her basic need met. This helped to create a team atmosphere with her daughter and avoid a World War Three meltdown. I also share experiences...
2023-03-0732 min
Mastermind Parenting Podcast#5 The Enforce Wing in The Framework That Transforms Strong-Willed KidsToday I introduce you to the “E” in the N.I.C.E. Framework, the final step in this roadmap to teach kids the skills they don't have to manage their nervous systems and to turn around difficult behaviors. “E” stands for Enforce and it’s where we begin navigating the difficult task of balancing firmness and empathy while enforcing consequences sparingly. We want to enforce consequences sparingly, as part of the N.I.C.E. Framework, which involves assessing basic needs, investigating behaviors, and communicating as a firm and loving “pack leader.” Consequences should be discussed out of the mom...
2023-02-2121 min
Mastermind Parenting Podcast#4 The Communication Wing in The Framework That Transforms Strong-Willed KidsToday I introduce you to the “C” in the N.I.C.E. Framework, a roadmap to teach kids the skills they don't have to manage their nervous systems and to turn around difficult behaviors. “C” stands for Communication and it’s where we learn to communicate with our children in a language they can comprehend. This N.I.C.E. Framework series teaches parents how to speak to strong-willed kids in order to help them stop living in a dysregulated state. During this episode, I discussed how it is important to communicate with our strong-willed, highly sensitive...
2023-02-1423 min
Mastermind Parenting Podcast#3 The Investigation Wing in The Framework That Transforms Strong-Willed KidsToday I introduce you to the “I” in the NICE framework, a roadmap to teach kids the skills they don't have to manage their nervous systems and to turn around difficult behaviors. “I” stands for Investigation and it’s where we dive deeper to figure out what is causing our children to behave the way they do. This NICE Framework series teaches parents how to speak to strong-willed kids in order to help them stop living in a dysregulated state. Last episode we focused on assessing basic needs like sleep and food. If the behavior continues, we move to th...
2023-02-0724 min
Mastermind Parenting Podcast#2 The Needs Wing in The Framework That Transforms Strong-Willed KidsToday I introduce you to the “N” in the NICE framework, a roadmap to teach kids the skills they don't have to manage their nervous systems and to turn around difficult behaviors. “N” stands for Needs and it’s where we begin to figure out what is causing our children to behave the way they do. This NICE Framework series teaches parents how to speak to strong-willed kids in order to help them stop living in a dysregulated state. We must assess basic needs like sleep, food, and connection before communicating and enforcing boundaries and consequences. A mom came t...
2023-01-3126 min
Mastermind Parenting Podcast#1-The Framework That Transforms Strong-Willed KidsThe NICE framework solves parenting challenges with strong-willed kids. Today on the Mastermind Parenting Podcast, I introduce you to the NICE framework, a roadmap to teach kids the skills they don't have to manage their nervous systems and to turn around difficult behaviors. It emphasizes being patient, present, consistent, calm, kind, and loving while also being a leader. Through this framework, parents can model the behavior they want to see in their kids, while also emphasizing freedom and trust. "If we want to raise nice, polite, kind people, wouldn't they learn how to be those people if...
2023-01-2453 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastLying - Why We Hate It and What To Do About ItLying and its development in children is natural. Listen today and hear a scenario about an eight-year-old boy who was lying and refusing to take responsibility for his mistakes. Little kids lie as a normal part of their development, typically to avoid getting into trouble or because of what I call their “magical thinking brain.” Older kids lie when it doesn't feel safe to tell the truth, which can be caused by feeling overwhelmed, insecure, or jealous. To handle lying in children, it is important to remember to connect before correcting and to remember that all behavior is communication.
2023-01-1730 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastA Good Parent Is...A struggling parent of a strong-willed child seeks to define good parenting but finds themselves in a dilemma where they must choose between pushing their child too hard or letting them miss out on essential learning experiences. Listen and learn the secrets to raising strong-willed kids and helping them grow into successful, independent adults. This episode of the Mastermind Parenting podcast with Randi Rubenstein is about strong-willed kids. A good parent means striving to be better by learning and growing, and it often takes a difficult, strong-willed kid to push us to take the time to do...
2023-01-1227 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastNew Year’s Resolutions: How to Help Our Kids (and Ourselves) When We Want to Quit and Give UpIn this episode I challenge exhausted parents to take a break from setting New Year's resolutions, go ahead and take a nap, you have permission. I also guide you on how to focus on your goals and dreams and embrace the power of visualizing your "B-rated" movie for the upcoming year. Through this episode, I stress the importance of making time for ourselves and taking a break from the hustle. We have to give ourselves permission to take a nap, to blow off New Year's resolutions, and to focus on our own needs and goals. We can...
2023-01-0340 min
Mastermind Parenting Podcast218: Uncovering the Strong-Willed Child with Dr. Sarah MillerDr. Sarah Miller and I work together to create a quiz that will help people determine if their child is strong-willed. Through her experience as a pediatrician, she has identified red flags that could signify a medical condition. In addition to traditional screenings, she suggests looking at a child's sleep, mealtimes, transitions, and nutrition. She also emphasizes the importance of recognizing patterns and understanding a child's temperament. Ultimately, she believes it is possible to harness a child's strong will and turn it into a strength. In this episode, you will learn the following: Uncovering the difference...
2022-12-2756 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastGratitude - Teaching Your Kids to Appreciate the Holiday Season mixdownJoin us for another coaching workshop all about having a happier holiday season! Discover how to make this holiday season extra special for your family with these simple tips for having happier holidays! You will learn how to make this holiday season extra special for your family with these simple tips for having happier holidays. I chat about how privileges are extras and when they become a problem, they need to be taken away for a bit. A key point is to set expectations on how to show up responsibly and to follow through with consequences when...
2022-12-2046 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastWeekend Warm Up: How to Survive and Thrive During the HolidaysFeeling overwhelmed by the holidays? Join us for our two-part coaching workshop all about having a happier holiday season! We'll be talking about setting an intention for the holiday, creating good family memories, and how to stay relaxed and present as a parent. Learn our favorite holiday tool to get through the toughest moments and make your holiday season magical! I always want my kids to have a magical childhood, but sometimes I worry that judgy relatives or my kids' behavior will get in the way. I know that all judgment is self-projection, and so I'm determined...
2022-12-1336 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastHealing Family Relationships - A Conversation with Daniel MatéThe amazing Daniel Maté joined me for this week's episode. With his father, Gabor Maté, Daniel has recently authored The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture. In this revolutionary book, they recognize the prevailing understanding of “normal” as false, neglecting the roles that trauma and stress, and the pressures of modern-day living, exert on our bodies and our minds at the expense of good health. Are you struggling to find the best ways to ensure a strong bond between yourself and your parents and/or your children? Daniel Maté has the answer. As an a...
2022-12-0657 min
Mastermind Parenting Podcast214: Sleep and Other Stuff - The Pediatrician’s Perspective with Dr. Sarah Miller"The sleep state is just as active, if not more so, than the awake state. Your brain is not asleep. It's just active in a different way and helping your body heal, helping your minds formulate thoughts, memories, ideas, and creativity. And it is critical to everything physically, mentally, and emotionally." We’re back with another episode of the Pediatrician's Perspective, where I sit down with Dr. Sarah Miller, the doctor that I'm writing a book with, and I just thought it would be a good idea to bring what we talk about in private to the po...
2022-11-2930 min
Mastermind Parenting Podcast213: Surviving Judgey Relatives During the HolidaysThanksgiving is here, and I'm feeling stressed. I remember what it was like when my kids were little, and we had to go to all the extended family gatherings. It was exhausting trying to keep them entertained and well-behaved. I came up with a plan to make it more bearable. I called it "present engage time." I would spend the first hour or so with them, just focusing on them and making sure they were comfortable. It was a great way to bond with them and create positive memories. I also gamified the annoying things that relatives w...
2022-11-2225 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastSibling Rivalry & Boundary Setting: A Coaching Call ReplayDo you find yourself struggling to keep up with the demands of parenting? You're not alone. In this week's Mastermind Parenting podcast, I coach a mom dealing with intense sibling rivalry and share my favorite tools for setting boundaries with your kids. Sibling rivalry is a common occurrence in many families. It can be frustrating for parents to deal with, but there are ways to manage it. And establishing boundaries is key to helping your kids feel safe. Today you will be hearing some scenarios from our last Weekend Warm Up call. The Weekend Warm Up is...
2022-11-1537 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastHow to Talk to Your Kids About the Birds and the Bees with Amy LangHow do you have the talk with your kids about sex? What do you say, and how do you say it? In this episode Amy Lang and I discuss how to talk to your kids about sex, including the birds and the bees. We also chat about the importance of using proper terminology for private body parts and the idea that sex is not just for reproduction, but also for pleasure. "If you're explicit about your values when it comes to sexuality, it helps them make decisions." Amy Lang is a sex educator with over 16...
2022-11-0852 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastYour Post-Halloween Candy PlansI hope you're listening to this today because I want to talk about Halloween and the dreaded candy that you have to deal with after Halloween. I'm going to teach you a philosophy, and some planning strategies that helped me handle Halloween and Halloween candy. And I want you to know you can apply this same method to birthday parties and all the things and situations which are similar. But today we're going to focus on Halloween, and then you can apply it to lots of other areas. So, I hope you're listening to this...
2022-10-3120 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastReport Card Check-in with Mastermind Moms Aryn & ShuliI have a fun conversation for you this week. I have been doing these live report card sessions with some of my current moms, and I had scheduled one with Aryn and Shuli. They have been in my program for a while. We use these check-ins to discuss their challenges with parenting and how they've grown since joining the Mastermind program. The format we use to guide our conversation is to first remember where they were before joining, in the muck so-to-speak, frustrated and even feeling ashamed for not being able to make progress or find solutions. T...
2022-10-251h 02
Mastermind Parenting PodcastPediatrician’s Perspective with Dr. Sarah Miller - ADHD, ASD, OCD…Let’s Talk About Labels!I have something very special for you. I am starting a new segment called the Pediatrician's Perspective, where I sit down with Dr. Sarah Miller. She is the doctor that I'm writing the book with that I've been sort of talking about here and Sarah and I just thought it would be a good idea to bring what we talk about in private to the podcast airwaves and just share our conversation with you. This was totally unscripted. I had a topic that I knew I wanted to talk about with her and I just saved it. It’s a...
2022-10-1851 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastWeekend Warm Up Free Parenting Coaching Call with RandiWe all know the drill. The new school year starts, and we're determined that THIS will be the year that our kids finally get good sleep habits. We're going to be more organized, we're going to get them to bed on time, no more screen time in bed, etc, etc. But then a month in... what happens? Life happens. The dog has an accident on the floor, there's a big project due at work, your kid's best friend is having a sleepover... and suddenly all our good intentions have gone out the window. In this episode of t...
2022-10-1145 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastNot Passing Down Unhealthy Food Mindsets and Eating Disorders with Psychologist Dr. Shawn HondorpShawn Hondorp, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified Clinical Health Psychologist and health behavior expert. She earned her doctorate from Drexel University in Philadelphia and completed her pre-doctoral internship and fellowship in Health Psychology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She has a top-rated podcast called Motivation Made Easy: Body Respect, True Health where she outlines effective approaches to improve health and well-being by looking at how research and real-world experience collide via conversation and personal stories. She has unique training and experience doing research and patient care in the fields of weight management and ea...
2022-10-041h 26
Mastermind Parenting PodcastWhen the Parents Who Were the “Good” Kids Have Strong-Willed ChildrenI have a little treat for you this week. I am including a coaching clip where I was coaching some parents who have a very strong willed seven-year-old son, and these people are like beautiful people. They adopted this child from another country, and he didn't come to them until he was three years old, and they've just kind of been at a loss. He's dysregulated a lot of the time and they are incredibly patient, loving people. When I started digging into their story early on, I figured out that they were lacking pack leadership. And t...
2022-09-2720 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Kid That Just Won't Stop PlayingThis week we are going to be talking about the kid that just won't stop playing. Which sounds sweet… but as we listen to this mom's scenario, we discover it's not so sweet. She asks, “Do I just ignore the behavior that arises when I give a consequence or enforce a boundary? They always get angry and then act out.” Apparently, it was time to leave the house in the morning and after prior warnings such as, “We are leaving in 5 minutes…” when it was time to go her child REFUSED to stop playing with his toy. After tellin...
2022-09-2021 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastAre You Living in a Stable Misery Cycle with Dr. Lynyetta WillisHi guys, I have Lynyetta Willis with me today. She is a psychologist and family empowerment coach, and she helps frustrated families stop Stable Misery cycles or unhelpful patterns that keep them stuck so they can create more joy in their parenting or partnerships. Her Triggered to Transformed parent coaching program has helped parents all over the world to confidently deal with their triggers so they can pass on the best parts of themselves and enjoy parenting. Dr. Willis believes that in order to create lasting shifts in the culture and consciousness of future generations, organizations, and...
2022-09-131h 02
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Kid That Just Won’t SeriesThis month I'm doing a little series called The Kid That Just Won't. The kid that just won't follow simple requests, like getting their freaking shoes on and getting ready for school. Or sitting down and eating their breakfast. Or coming out of their room, having their teeth brushed, having their hair brushed, having their clothes on their body… the kid that just won't follow simple requests. The kid that won't stop space invading, those kids that are just everywhere you are, just next to you all the time, or right next to their sibling. Just constant sp...
2022-09-0629 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastWhen Your Co-Parent is the Problem - Back-to-School SeriesWelcome to the last episode of our series about Bullying, Boundaries and Back-to-School. We haven't talked about any back-to-school typical things, like this is how to set up your binders and this is how to make sure your kids do all their summer work. Anyway, this month we have been following through some of these posts by this woman that I've been calling Marie, who has been posting about her strong-willed children. And we feel bad for Marie and many of us identify with aspects of Marie. We want to love Marie up. We want to help M...
2022-08-3025 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastWhen Consequences & Professional Advice Don't Work - Back-to-School SeriesThis seems like an appropriate conversation for episode 200. Again, we are talking this month about Bullying, Boundaries, and Back-to-School. And I think that hopefully you understand that my point with back-to-school is way more than making sure your kids have the right school supplies. If you want to prepare your kids for back-to-school, the best thing in the world you could do is dig into boundaries, badgering, behavior, accountability, and getting to the root of the real source of the misbehaviors and the lack of peace in your household. That's the greatest thing you can do, because...
2022-08-2529 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Kid Just Won’t… - Back-to-School SeriesWelcome to this episode. We are still going to be continuing with our theme of Bullying, Boundaries, and Back-to-School. The title is The Kid Just Won’t… and I'm going to continue reading some social posts from a mom seeking tips for a strong-willed four-year-old who won't cooperate. We’ve all been there, right? When your child refuses to do what you want them to do. And it tends to escalate, and they become stubborn, and it grows into a big deal when you just want them to pick up some toys. Listen to this episode and learn...
2022-08-2319 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastWhen Kids Refuse to STOP - Back-to-School SeriesWe are going to continue with our lovely theme of bullying and boundaries and all things back to school. I know these are not fun topics. I've been working with some different parents, and I just feel like it seems that when things really seem to go south, most of these parents are kicking themselves, and blaming themselves. And they feel like there were lots of warning signs and they put their heads in the sand. I always have only compassion and never judgment. I know it's an impossible position to be in. And I just feel...
2022-08-1835 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastBullying and Badgering Behavior - Back-to-School SeriesOur theme for the rest of the month is Bullies, Boundaries, and Back-to-School and I have something kind of fun in store. I'm going to feature social media posts from my Strong-Willed Kids group, which are parents of strong-willed kids. And there's maybe 5,000 people in this group, and sometimes I'll into the group, and I'll just read posts by the parents. Because I just want to see what people are struggling with currently. I've read scenarios here before, and for the next several episodes I’ll be reading more, unpacking them, and sharing some tips. We’re star...
2022-08-1635 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe REAL Secret to Improving Behavior [Re-Release]We are going back to an episode where I really talk about what I think high sensitivity means to me. I read the book The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine Aron and I've read many articles and I've studied this for a while. The acronym is HSP for highly sensitive person. I know many people are familiar with it these days. I just thought it would be helpful because I refer to HSP quite often. And so if you have heard this term, or maybe you haven't heard this term, and you're curious about it, listen to...
2022-07-1921 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastAnxious Kids and Other Hard Topics with Author and Therapist Christina FurnivalWelcome to this episode with Christina Furnival, a San Diego based wife, mom to two young children, licensed psychotherapist, writer and children's book author. Christina has over a decade of experience in the mental health field and she's helped countless families work through anxiety, depression, behavior challenges, and big life changes. Christina uses her personal and professional experience in her articles and books to support adults and children around the world. Christina's passionate about supporting parents and children to understand themselves better navigate challenges with confidence and live the life that they want. And today s...
2022-07-1252 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastOur Bodies, Our BusinessI just celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday. We're out in San Diego because she is doing some internships here and we decided to relocate to California for a while. So, I've been working from here. And I have been with my daughter a lot lately. She goes to school in Santa Barbara and we went back to Santa Barbara last weekend to celebrate her birthday and have a whole special weekend. We had a lot of time on the road together, and over the weekend we were processing what is happening in our country right now. It...
2022-07-0531 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastWhen Your Kid is Loud and AngryHere is another conversation that I had with one of the moms in my Mastermind Parenting community. I was doing these live sessions, these live report card sessions, where we were just assessing where you were, where you are, where you're going. It's a big part of the process that involves changing behaviors, right? We can't expect our kids to change their behaviors if we're not changing our behaviors. When you have a kid that presents as “strong-willed,” quite often they may just be feeling misunderstood. They also frequently get misdiagnosed. This mom, she's here with me in t...
2022-06-2848 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastPerfectionistic Parenting with Mastermind Moms Liz & MichelleI have a fun conversation for you this week. I have been doing these live report card sessions with some of my current moms, and I had scheduled one with Michelle and Liz. They have been in my program for a long time. They’re just amazing women and we were doing our session as a Facebook live, and there were a few technical difficulties and so whatever it was fine, Michelle and I ended up being live and then Liz was just kind of chiming in and commenting. But then she left us a follow up me...
2022-06-2143 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThis Mom Stopped Yelling by 90%Today I am going to give you a little preview of what we do inside of our Mastermind with what I call a live report card session. Now I explain why it's really important to do these report card type assessments. And what I want to tell you is anytime you're trying to change a behavior, whether it’s in your parenting or exercise and food, there's a real reason why most of us fall off the wagon, because behavior changes hard. One thing I've studied over the years, along with parenting, is how do people actually change their behaviors? ...
2022-06-1442 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastSetting Limits without Spanking, Time Outs, or Sticker Charts: Part 5Parents, learn how to set limits without spanking, time outs, or sticker charts with this 5-part video training series and 3 days of live coaching. Welcome to Part 5 as we wrap up this amazing series! We review the three big topics: Spanking, Time Outs, and Sticker Charts. None of these are ideal strategies for setting boundaries and you’ll learn why. Listen to this episode and you’ll get some tips on what you can do differently. To sign up for series announcements and coaching updates, and to learn more about the special week of live coaching, go to...
2022-06-1024 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastSetting Limits without Spanking, Time Outs, or Sticker Charts: Part 4Parents, learn how to set limits without spanking, time outs, or sticker charts with this 5-part video training series and 3 days of live coaching. Welcome to Part 4 of this strategy-packed series! This might be a little controversial, because so many parents and teachers use sticker charts, but I’m going to explain why they aren’t a good strategy. Using sticker charts inhibits intrinsic motivation and inspires entitlement. Listen in today as I show you why sticker charts should be avoided, and give you some tips on what to do instead. To sign up for series announcements and coaching updat...
2022-06-0917 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastSetting Limits without Spanking, Time Outs, or Sticker Charts: Part 3Parents, learn how to set limits without spanking, time outs, or sticker charts with this 5-part video training series and 3 days of live coaching. Welcome to Part 3 of this series packed full of great tips! Today we are covering Time Outs. While not as violent and traumatizing as spanking, time outs are still not a desirable approach to setting boundaries with your kids. They can increase lying and rebellion among other things. Listen in as I unpack why you should avoid time outs. To sign up for series announcements and coaching updates, and to learn more about t...
2022-06-0822 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastSetting Limits without Spanking, Time Outs, or Sticker Charts: Part 2Parents, learn how to set limits without spanking, time outs, or sticker charts with this 5-part video training series and 3 days of live coaching. Welcome to Part 2 of this powerful series! Today we are covering a huge “NO,” spanking. Listen in to learn why spanking should never be used as a discipline solution, and strategies you can use instead. To sign up for series announcements and coaching updates, and to learn more about this special bonus series, go to:https://mastermindparenting.com/settinglimits You may be asking yourself, “What should I do when the kids are acting out, f...
2022-06-0731 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastSetting Limits without Spanking, Time Outs, or Sticker Charts: Part 1Parents, learn how to set limits without spanking, time outs, or sticker charts with this 5-part video training series and 3 days of live coaching. Welcome to Part 1 of this powerful series! To sign up for series announcements and coaching updates, and to learn more about this special bonus series, go to:https://mastermindparenting.com/settinglimits You may be asking yourself, “What should I do when the kids are acting out, fighting, or won’t take “No” for an answer?” You’ve tried time-outs, punishment, and positive or gentle parenting, but it seems like nothing is working. There is con...
2022-06-0630 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastIs There Something Wrong With My Kid?The last couple of episodes, I've been hitting on some heavy topics. I’ve also been sharing a little bit about my process and that I'm testing some hypotheses right now in preparation for a book I'm writing with my friend Sarah Miller. And I've been picking a lot of moms' brains about just what we're most worried about. One of the biggies that comes up… What do you do if your kid has a diagnosis or a label? Is my child going to be like this forever? Is this just a phase? Is it “normal” for kids to behave t...
2022-05-3139 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastThe Questions We Think, But Don’t AskI am continuing the conversation from last week, so if you haven't listened to Episode 186, go and check it out. As I mentioned last week, I'm currently doing some research and planning, because I'm writing a book with a pediatrician and fellow Mastermind Mom, Sarah Miller. We're testing out some different hypotheses. It's going to be a book that is written and sort of conversational between the two of us, looking at the doctor's perspective when we as parents are seeking their advice and their direction when we're worried about our kids. I think parents are asking their doctors things t...
2022-05-2434 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastIs This Just a Phase?I'm doing a bunch of research right now because I have just started writing my second book! And this one's going to be a collaboration with my friend and fellow Mastermind Mom, Sarah Miller. She is a doctor who is a pediatrician about half the time, and half the time internal medicine. We're having a lot of fun, and we're just in the outlining, planning it out phase right now. And we're testing a hypothesis. So, the hypothesis is basically that when you have a child who, from a very young age, is a challenging kid. One...
2022-05-1725 min
Mastermind Parenting PodcastIf Your Kid Has ADHD or Other Executive Function Challenges with Evan WeinbergerDo you want your kids to be successful in school? I know most of us want our kids to grow up to be the kind of people that have the skills to manage their time and frankly, their lives AND unfortunately, because many of us struggle with these skills ourselves, we can feel overwhelmed by this topic. I sat down with a true expert academic coach with a background in organizational psychology. Evan Weinberger is the owner of Staying Ahead of the Game, an worldwide academic coaching and tutoring company he founded in 2006. You don’t want to miss le...
2022-05-101h 01