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The Parenting MentorWhen You’re the Lead Dad in a Mom’s World with Paul S (ENCORE)Paul S is the lead dad to his three daughters. What is that exactly, you ask? He’s the main parent that takes on most or all of the daily responsibilities for the kids. He loves his role with his kids but finds that navigating the social dynamics within the mom community as a Dad is complicated. He finds it rather difficult to break through the “playground mom mafia”. He’s wondering what he can do to get lead moms to engage when it comes to birthday parties, playdates and chatting on the playground. Listen along for some strategies to encour...2023-07-2722 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child Doesn't Want To Use the Potty with Tina V (ENCORE)Tina V has two boys, 3 years old and 1 year old. She has been struggling with potty training her 3 year old who is resistant to the process. She has tried bribing him with toys and chocolate and although this worked for a bit, he eventually stopped responding to these offers. Tina has even set up a special potty training box for him in the bathroom that includes pull ups, underwear, wipes and books to help him independently overcome this issue. However, none of this has worked. Tina turns to me for the answers on how to move past...2023-07-0612 min

The Parenting MentorCommunicating age differences to your kids with Jenn H (ENCORE)Jenn’s children are only 380 days apart. However her three-year old son wants to do what his four-year old sister is doing, like go to preschool. And at the same time, her older daughter wants to be treated more like a baby. Jenn is struggling with how to communicate age differences to her children while also giving them what they need. Today we talk about using specific tactics and tools to teach your children about age and the concept of getting older. We dive into communication tips to reach your kids while also supporting their needs. Th...2023-06-3017 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your kids are constantly fighting with Lindsey R (ENCORE)Lindsay is a mother to two boys (3 years old and 5 years old) and they are constantly at each other’s throats. The fighting is driving Lindsay nuts. The older one has learned the word “retaliate” and that seems to be his action when frustrated by his brother. And this has started to show itself in school as well. If you’re wondering how best to deal with your child’s lack of frustration tolerance when it comes to their sibling or friends, listen in for some strategies that are not only helpful but respectful of your child’s feelings. This w...2023-06-0829 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child hates to lose with Ruthie SRuthie’s 4 year old son is fiercely competitive. He wants to be first at everything. He races his mom and even if he loses he insists that he is the winner. She is not a fan of the “no, you’re not” “yes, I am” battle. While Ruthie wants to embrace her son’s competitive nature, acknowledging that it will serve him well, she needs some help handling his need to always win. If you’re struggling with a child who can’t deal with losing at anything, listen along for strategies and perspective to help your child feel better ab...2023-05-2518 min

The Motherhood Village PodcastThe Parenting Mentor with Positive Discipline Parent Educator Sue GronerThe Motherhood Village podcast is powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. This week's episode features The Parenting Mentor, Sue Groner. As an experienced mother of 2 young adult...2023-05-2545 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child is starting a brand new school with Nicole CNicole’s 5 year old is heading to kindergarten this fall. She’s concerned about her son making this transition from the super nurturing preschool he has been at since he was 1.5 years old. If your child is going to be heading to a new camp this summer or new school in the fall, listen along for some strategies to help your child work through those jitters and to help you be ok with your child’s discomfort. “It's so important for us to allow our kids to be uncomfortable because that is very normal. They’re going to feel it w...2023-05-2018 min

Moms Have More FunToddler Parenting Tips and Stress-Less Strategies with Sue Groner, The Parenting MentorRaise your hand if you're a toddler mom, and in this phase of life you'd LOVE more sanity and joy...Well, today Sue Groner, The Parenting Mentor, is on the show and she's delivering you just that. Sue is here to share her expertise and practical strategies for parenting toddlers in a way that not only creates confident, resilient, well adjusted kids...but happier moms, too! Overall? Sue's advice will help you navigate through it all and foster a strong parent-child bond. Honestly, this episode is going to be a big relief. You're going...2023-05-1655 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child has selective blindness with Tahra DTahra’s 10 year old daughter has what her mom likes to call “selective blindness”. She can never seem to find the things her mom asks her for. Tahra finds this so frustrating and is hoping for some guidance on the best way to handle this. We talk about how this is part of the bigger issue of helping out as part of the family unit. If you are struggling to get your children to be more active helpers at home, listen along for some strategies to empower and activate your kids. This week on The Parenting Mentor: 2023-04-2716 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child won’t stop throwing food with Sarah SSarah’s 2 and a half year old daughter won’t stop throwing food at meal time. Sarah is finding that she is escalating the situation because she ends up yelling and then dealing with a crying toddler. If you’re struggling with a defiant toddler and you're constantly cleaning up food from the floor, listen in for some strategies to set boundaries while allowing your child some control. This week on The Parenting Mentor: General statements and empowering language that will define boundaries and reinforce rules around meal time. Focusing o...2023-04-2021 min

Smart Family PodcastSFP 084 How to Parent with Joy and Stay Sane; Stopping the Power Struggles; Raising Resilient, Problem-Solving Children With Parenting Mentor and Author Sue GronerWouldn't it be great if you had a parenting mentor at your side during those difficult parenting moments? Sometimes we are faced with conundrums - do I intervene, or let my kids figure it our on their own? When do I shift from manager to consultant role? What about sibling rivalry? How can we be real with uncomfortable emotions in front of our kids? What if one parent wants to parent differently? Well parenting expert Sue Groner helps us out today! Sue is the author of Parenting with Sanity And Joy: 101 Simple Strategies and she is a mom herself...2023-04-1940 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child refuses to listen to you with Nicole HNicole’s 3 year old son has become so defiant since the birth of his baby brother who is now 10 months old. He says no to almost everything: putting on shoes, taking a bath, eating meals, brushing teeth, the list goes on. If you have a child like this and are tired of the escalations and all the conflict, listen along for some strategies to make this part of parenting so much easier. This week on The Parenting Mentor: Empowering language that reminds your child that you too want their company and that you value your qua...2023-04-0725 min

The Parenting MentorWhen one child feels pushed around by their sibling with Hillary HHillary is a mom of two daughters and her youngest is starting to complain about her sister's bossyness. As the older child she tends to jump in at every turn to take over. She’s there to let her know how to do everything and tends to reinforce what mom said. Hillary would love to learn how to help her younger child have more opportunities to lead and help her first born back off a bit. Listen along for some strategies for teaching your children respectful communication with each other and to avoid feeling pushed around. This wee...2023-03-3017 min

Love Your Mom LifeHow to Parent with Sanity and Joy with Sue GronerNikki's book is now available on Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and through Bookshop.Org, where every purchase supports your local bookstore. Grab your copy today!Want a sneak peek? Download a FREE chapter of Nikki's book!Raise your hand if you would like to parent with sanity and joy. (Oh look at that! We're all raising our hands!). Tune in to this episode to hear Nikki's conversation with expert Sue Groner, founder of The Parenting Mentor, who stops by to share tangible tips on how...2023-03-0833 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child gets in trouble for being the class clown with Lori OLori’s 11 year old son has always been a fun-loving class clown who likes to mess around in class. Now that he is in middle school his teachers find his behavior to be disrespectful. Since this only happens in school, Lori is wondering what strategies she might be able to suggest to her son so he can better judge when his humor and interruptions are okay and when they are not. If you have a child who’s having trouble controlling inappropriate behaviors this podcast may help. This week on The Parenting Mentor: Effect...2023-03-0320 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child wants to be the dictator with Priyanka MPriyanka M is a mother to a 6 year old son who is smart, confident and comfortable taking over most situations. He often acts as a “dictator” when it comes to playing with other kids. Priyanka is wondering how to help her son develop more social and emotional intelligence and learn how to better connect with other kids. She wants to teach him how to be productive and happy working with others but not stifle his curiosity, intellect and leadership skills. Listen along to learn some strategies to help your kid learn how to, as the report card says “work well wi...2023-01-2725 min

The Parenting MentorWhen you’re struggling with sibling rivalry issues with Nikki BNikki is a mom to three boys, 5, 3 and 2-years old. Not surprisingly, she is struggling with sibling rivalry issues especially when the kids are playing all together. She is wondering how much of this has to do with their need for 1:1 mom time, and how to help her kids work through their issues by themselves. Listen along if you are tired of being your kid’s referee. This week on The Parenting Mentor: Tips for effective and encouraging language that will get your kids not only solving their own problems (while feeling supported) but also doing thei...2023-01-2027 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child doesn’t want to get out of holiday mode with Jamie MJamie M is a mom to her 2 year old son who is coming off of a few weeks of lots of chocolate, tv and mom-ing. Jamie is stressing on how to get back to what she considers normal for her son post holidays. If you have also let your rules go by the wayside this holiday season, listen along for some strategies to smooth this transition and even create new structure in your household in 2023. This week on The Parenting Mentor: Tips for effective and encouraging communication that will get your kids in the conversation about h...2023-01-0523 min

The Parenting MentorWhen you’re the Lead Dad in a Mom’s World with Paul SPaul S is the lead dad to his three daughters. What is that exactly, you ask? He’s the main parent that takes on most or all of the daily responsibilities for the kids. He loves his role with his kids but finds that navigating the social dynamics within the mom community as a Dad is complicated. He finds it rather difficult to break through the “playground mom mafia”. He’s wondering what he can do to get lead moms to engage when it comes to birthday parties, playdates and chatting on the playground. Listen along for some strategies to encour...2022-12-0122 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your kids are constantly fighting with Lindsay RLindsay is a mother to two boys (3 years old and 5 years old) and they are constantly at each other’s throats. The fighting is driving Lindsay nuts. The older one has learned the word “retaliate” and that seems to be his action when frustrated by his brother. And this has started to show itself in school as well. If you’re wondering how best to deal with your child’s lack of frustration tolerance when it comes to their sibling or friends, listen in for some strategies that are not only helpful but respectful of your child’s feelings. This we...2022-11-1729 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child doesn’t listen to you with Nneka HNneka is a mom who’s finding it challenging to parent an 8 year old after raising two other children who are now 17 and 22 years old. This daughter has a will of her own and like most kids doesn’t just do what she’s told. She is especially tough with Nneka when it comes to homework as she is homeschooled. Whether or not your kid is homeschooled, if you're tired of being the homework warden, listen out for an eye opening perspective along with some strategies to make this easier for everyone. This week on The Parenting Mentor...2022-11-1012 min

The Parenting MentorCommunicating age differences to your kids with Jenn HJenn’s children are only 380 days apart. However her three-year old son wants to do what his four-year old sister is doing, like go to preschool. And at the same time, her older daughter wants to be treated more like a baby. Jenn is struggling with how to communicate age differences to her children while also giving them what they need. Today we talk about using specific tactics and tools to teach your children about age and the concept of getting older. We dive into communication tips to reach your kids while also supporting their needs. Th...2022-10-2717 min

The Parenting MentorWhen you want school mornings to be more relaxed with Tara HTara is struggling with getting her 5-year old daughter to school on time. Ideally, Tara wants her daughter to be able to settle in before school starts, which means being a few minutes early. However, her daughter prefers to flounder and drag her feet creating stress, frustration and yelling in the home. She isn’t focused on all the tasks that Tara thinks need to happen before getting in the car. Today we talk about how to focus on your goal of getting the kids to school on time and what that might mean. We discuss breaking down...2022-10-2027 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child doesn’t want to eat with Colin HColin H is a father to an energetic 21 month old son who refuses to sit down and eat dinner. Colin and his husband are worried that their child isn’t getting enough nutrients and calories. They find themselves resorting to squeezable yogurts and packaged foods. They’re concerned that they are creating bad habits that will be hard to fix later in life. If you have a child who can’t sit still and focus on eating, you are not alone. Listen along to gain a new perspective on meal time and how to make it less stressful and more e...2022-09-2223 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your kid doesn’t want to go back to camp with Lauren B Part 2Lauren B is back again this week to chat about how to convince her 11 year old to go back to camp. She’s calling in from an airbnb where she’s been taking care of her son during a flu outbreak at his 4-week summer camp. Now that his sickness has passed he’s refusingo go back. On today’s episode we talk about some strategies around turning a negative feeling and experience into a positive one without conflict. We talk about why honing in on goals is important for kids to feel empowered. We discuss...2022-08-1811 min

The Parenting MentorWhen You Want to Empower Your Kids In the Midst of Life's Realities with Lauren B Part 1Lauren B is mother to 11 and 14 year old sons. Recently, the summer camp that the kids are in, faced a flu outbreak. Her older son shared with Lauren how he feels haunted by the pandemic and all of the stresses and fears they went through. This hit Lauren as she began to question how to give her boys an optimistic outlook on life when there is so much going on in the world that’s not positive. The topic started weighing on her. She doesn't want to be a Pollyanna but doesn’t want to hide life’s reali...2022-08-1119 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your kid is having trouble remembering school tasks with Randi ZRandi Z is a mother to a 10 and a half year old boy who has been struggling with remembering certain tasks required by his teacher. Randi recently learned that her son’s homework hasn’t been accounted for over the past few weeks because he has been forgetting to get his homework signed off at home. Randi wonders what are the appropriate expectations around accountability and how best to handle them. She worries about what this means for her son’s future and where SHE slipped up in the equation. On today’s episode we dive into our persp...2022-06-2338 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child doesn’t want to play alone with Danielle CDanielle C is a mother to a 4 year old daughter who doesn’t play well by herself. Her daughter is an only child who requires a lot of attention and entertainment, making Danielle worried that her daughter will always need someone to do things with. Danielle is struggling to get her own work and household chores accomplished. Her daughter often interrupts, asking her to play even when Danielle tells her “Mommy needs five more minutes”. On today’s episode we talk about what to do when you are becoming your child’s entertainment committee. We dive into how you can slowly...2022-06-0912 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child Doesn’t Want to Follow Your Plan with Ari KAri is a mother to a 6 year boy who is not a fan of following schedules that are set up for him. While he is on the spectrum, getting kids to follow orders is a frequent complaint from many parents. As Ari finds herself in daily battles with her son, she wonders, how does she find the balance between flexibility and discipline? And how does she get her son to school on time without a fight? On today’s podcast we discuss strategies to help manage your child’s time and your expectations. We talk about the import...2022-06-0226 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child Hits, Kicks and Slaps Others with Sara HSara H is a mother to a 4 year old girl who struggles with emotional regulation. When her daughter is angry or frustrated she goes straight to hitting, kicking and slapping others. With a new baby on the way, Sara is worried that her child doesn’t have coping mechanisms to turn to, in order to regulate her emotions. On today’s podcast we discuss specific strategies that will help your child manage difficult feelings in a more positive way. We talk about how to create an emotional connection with your child by reflecting their experience back to them. We talk...2022-05-2619 min

The Parenting MentorWhen micromanaging may be hurting your teen’s future with Jen BJen B is a mother to a 16 year old high-performing perfectionist daughter who is completing her junior year of high school. Jen is a self-described micromanager who worries that her daughter doesn't have the coping mechanisms and resilience she’s going to need for college. Jen knows she needs to back off and trust her daughter but she’s finding it so hard to do. When her daughter comes to her for answers or frequently texts her, Jen struggles to set the boundaries that will help her daughter become more self-reliant. On today’s episode we talk...2022-05-1230 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your child resists trying new activities with Lindsay MLindsay M is a mom who is feeling pressure to “keep up with the Joneses” when it comes to signing her 7 year old son up for extracurricular activities. She wants to encourage him to try new activities that she feels would be good for him even if he might not be interested - such as piano lessons. She is worried about constant arguments with her son who may refuse to go or may quit activities that she signs him up for. Lindsay comes to me for insight on when to push her son to do things she think...2022-05-1226 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child Doesn't Want To Use the Potty with Tina VTina V has two boys, 3 years old and 1 year old. She has been struggling with potty training her 3 year old who is resistant to the process. She has tried bribing him with toys and chocolate and although this worked for a bit, he eventually stopped responding to these offers. Tina has even set up a special potty training box for him in the bathroom that includes pull ups, underwear, wipes and books to help him independently overcome this issue. However, none of this has worked. Tina turns to me for the answers on how to move past th...2022-04-0712 min

The Parenting MentorWhen you child won’t listen to the word NO with Jes LJes L is a mother to two girls, 11 years old and a 15 months old. While her first daughter was fairly easy as a baby, Jes is finding the experience with her second daughter to be entirely different - she is intense and refuses to listen to the word “NO”. Jes and her husband have told her numerous times not to do things like stick her finger in the electric socket yet she is determined to defy them. The word “no” is optional in Jes’s daughter’s eyes and she goes into antrum - mode when she hears it too many tim...2022-03-3121 min

The Parenting MentorWhen you want to raise emotionally intelligent kids with Jake EAs a father of 7 children, Jake certainly has his hands full. His kids are between the ages 12 and 17 months. For the kids in grades 3,4,5, and 6 he wonders how he can teach them about emotional intelligence. He also wonders about what to do when his kids are experiencing name calling or cliquish behavior from other kids. How can he create a deeper understanding and empathy in his kids when they deal with this kind of behavior? Today we talk about the importance of raising kids with emotional intelligence and the two most effective ways to do this. We talk about h...2022-03-2417 min

The Parenting MentorWhen your Child Wants to Quit Extracurricular Activities with Dara EDara is a mother to two boys, a 14 year old and a 11 year old. Their family has moved several times so they are no strangers to change and fluidity. Currently, the boys are involved in different sports and musical activities but Dara has noticed a pattern of her boys quitting. Dara comes to us with the question- When do you let your kids quit something and when do you not? And what are the factors to consider when making those decisions? Today we talk about how we can first change the language around quitting and the importance...2022-03-1725 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child Just Won't Listen with Stephanie CStephanie is a mother to a 2 and a half year old girl who just won’t listen. Both Stephanie and her husband have been playing the control game with her daughter and you can guess who is winning?! Whether they are at home or out in public they struggle to get their daughter to listen to their rules. For example, their daughter won’t sit for circle time at the start of gymnastics and instead runs around getting in the way of the big kids. Today we talk about some strategies around being in charge. We talk about...2022-03-1020 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Kids Are Obsessed with their Devices with Rahcyne ORahcyne is a mother to a 7 year old and a 5 year old. During the pandemic she watched devices and technology become a lifeline for her kids providing them education and socialization. Now she struggles with getting her kids to play with physical toys and use their imagination. Rahcyne wonders how she can honor the benefits of technology while raising her kids to also occupy themselves and be creative without devices. Today we talk about my CLEARR method which stands for Communication, Love, Empathy, Awareness, Rules, Respect. We talk about why rules are important but how yo...2022-03-0323 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Kids Act Out with Janice DJanice is a mother to a 4 and a half year old boy and a 2 and a half year old girl. As a busy working mom she struggles with navigating how to practice “gentle parenting”. She finds herself trying to choose between disciplining or coddling her son when he acts out. She asks herself questions like “am I coddling too much?” and “are they taking advantage of me and acting out?”. She does her best to respect her son’s big feelings but can’t help but be overwhelmed whenever he acts out and throws a tantrum. Today we talk about what it truly me...2022-02-1721 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Getting Ready For School In the Morning Creates Daily Chaos with BJ TBJ is a father to two little boys, one is 4 years old and the other is 6 years old. Every morning, BJ brings his eldest son to school and the experience hardly ever goes smoothly. He struggles with getting his son out of bed to go through the morning steps in an expedited manner. He urges his son to brush his teeth, change his clothes, eat his breakfast and put on his shoes as fast as possible. He often feels like the only answer is turning to bribes to motivate his son. After getting late notices from the school itself, BJ...2022-02-1015 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Kids Won’t Get Off The Screens with April BApril’s biggest pain point as a parent right now is monitoring the screen time of her 8 and half year old son and 11 year daughter. Her desire for her children to have a healthy relationship with technology bumps up against their need for “just one more minute” on the Ipad or TV. Sooner than later, arguments over completing video games and watching shows break out and the family is beyond frustrated. Today we examine the family rules around screen time and discuss how April can shift her approach by teaching her kids a long term lesson on time management and owni...2022-02-0321 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Boundaries Need to Be Set with Natalia R.Natalia is a single mother of two--6 and 2.5 years old--and an entrepreneur. Her children struggle to differentiate between work time and playtime, and Natalia is having a hard time establishing boundaries for them. Today, we talk about how Natalia can help the situation. We talk about the power of alone time, noting that it doesn’t need to be anything fancy or long. I note the importance of letting your kids know that you want to spend time with them, and I explain how Natalia can use a kitchen timer to help set boundaries for her kids....2022-01-2711 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Homework Takes its Toll with Lisa RHLisa’s 8-year-old son really hates to do homework. In fact, just the mention of the word makes him feel anxious. Lisa is looking for ways to stop playing the homework warden and help her son feel less anxious about homework. Today, Lisa and I talk about how she can help the situation. I suggest that she use alternative words for “homework” and “anxiety”, and I note the importance of validation. We talk about the value of a timer and a planner, and I emphasize the power of giving him the freedom to explore different ways and places to...2022-01-2024 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Sibling Rivalry Rears its Head with Liz K.Liz has twin 6-year-old daughters who spend a lot of time together. Lately, they have been arguing and calling for Mom a lot, and the fights tend to stem from one daughter in particular. Listen along for tips on how to stop being the referee and fixer, and empower your children to solve their own problems. Today, we talk about sibling rivalry, jealousy, and problem-solving. I note that Liz rarely needs to step in and solve her daughters’ fights. We talk about justice, discussing why it’s okay for the girls to come up with a solution that...2022-01-1327 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Emotions Run High with Carrie S.Carrie has twin 10-year-old twins, Matthias and Ruby. Matthias has ADHD and has trouble controlling his emotions when he’s home. Ruby, who has always been the “good girl”, has been acting out lately in imitation of her brother, most likely out of a want for attention. In this episode, we talk about how to give each child the attention they deserve, as well as ways to defuse and minimize emotional outbursts while validating all feelings--even the ones that don’t feel so good. Today, we talk about how to handle both children’s behavior. We discuss what’s beh...2022-01-0616 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child Won't Sleep with Jennifer R.Jennifer has three kids, and her youngest--the 2-year-old--won’t sleep through the night. She goes to sleep with no trouble, but every night she’ll come into her parents’ room in the middle of the night and join them in their bed. Between homeschooling the boys and running a business, Jennifer and her husband need sleep, so this isn’t a sustainable practice. Today, we talk about a potential solution for Jennifer and her husband: setting up a sleeping bag in the bedroom as a compromise. We discuss what seems to be behind this behavior and talk about th...2021-12-3025 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your 2-Year-Old is Struggling for Control with Namasha S.Namasha isn’t thrilled with the way she’s handling her 2.5-year-old daughter's small acts of defiance. Timeouts don’t work, and while negotiating sometimes does, it’s not what Namasha wants to continue to do. If you’re finding yourself telling your child that if they eat three more bites of broccoli, they’ll get a sweet treat, then this episode is for you. Today, Namasha and I talk about what’s behind her daughter’s sudden rebellion. I point out that her daughter has just discovered that she has control in a few areas of her life--namely...2021-12-2325 min

The Parenting MentorWhen You Need a Balanced Approach to Discipline with Elizabeth K.Elizabeth is a single mom to a 10-year-old. Most of the time, she thinks of herself as a laid-back mom, ignoring her son’s minor infractions, but when she’s stressed out this is not the case. She’s worried about being inconsistent but doesn’t know where to draw the line between letting things slide and making them a big deal. Today, we talk about how Elizabeth can find the right balance. I suggest that, rather than either letting things slide or making a big deal of them, she can always react with something in between. I share...2021-12-1623 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Dinnertime is Chaotic with Erin H.Erin has two boys, 7 and 9, who can’t sit still at dinnertime. Erin and her husband want a nice family dinner every night, but the boys complain about the food, jump up and down, and can’t seem to get the cleanup done. Today, Erin and I talk about what she can do about the situation. We talk about how it might be a good idea to cut family dinners down to five times a week, and I offer the suggestion that the boys do something to release all of their energy before sitting down each evening. We t...2021-12-0923 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Mom Guilt Rears its Head with Alexis B.Alexis is struggling to let go of doing every single thing with her kids. She’s hired someone to pick them up from school, take them to the playground, and do activities with them--and yet she’s showing up beside the babysitter. If you are having trouble letting go, find yourself thinking that a good mom has to do it all, and are afflicted by the Mom Guilt monster, listen in to gain a new perspective, along with ways to talk to yourself and your kids about all of this. Today, we talk about why the operations don’...2021-12-0223 min

The Parenting MentorWhen the Time for a Smartphone is Looming with Corrie B.Corrie is anxious and stressed about the looming introduction of a smartphone into her 9-year-old son’s life. It may be a year or two off, but she’s hearing worrying stories from friends with slightly older kids. She’s looking for steps she can take now to promote a healthy and positive transition when the time comes. Today, we talk about striking the balance between not wanting your kid to be the odd one out and minimizing the problems that come with smartphones. We talk about the positive aspects of smartphones and I share the number one th...2021-11-2524 min

The Parenting MentorWhen You Find Yourself Losing Your Temper with Veronica M.Veronica isn’t happy with the way she overreacts at her 3-year-old daughter, especially when she’s not listening or making a mess. If you ever find yourself yelling at your children, this episode may help you reframe your reactions so that you and your child understand and can move forward. Today, we talk about how Veronica can revise her approach so that, in the moment, she’s able to resist the temptation to lose her temper. She notes that some specific things stress her out through no fault of her daughter and discusses the source of this s...2021-11-1824 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child is Struggling for Control with Rachel J.Rachel is struggling to get her kids up and out of the house in the mornings. In particular, her 5-year-old daughter resists putting her hair up, a task that will make it easier to do small tasks and projects and stop her from chewing on it. Rachel is looking for ways to convince her daughter that putting her hair up in the morning is good for her. Today, we talk about what’s behind the resistance to putting hair up. I note that Rachel’s daughter has control over few things, and hair is one of them. I ex...2021-11-1112 min

The Parenting MentorWhen You’re Having a Hard Time Letting GoJessica has two boys--10 and almost 13. She wants them to take real ownership of their responsibilities, such as being on time for the bus, getting their homework done, and following rules around screen times. She’s looking for strategies to help her so that she doesn’t have to play the role of the warden. Today, we talk about how Jessica can begin to step back and give her sons more independence. We talk about how to teach your children to be their own wardens so you don’t have to. I note the importance of recognizing that t...2021-11-0422 min

The Parenting MentorWhen You Need More Collaboration with Danila D.Danila has four kids, ages 6, 4, 2.5, and 4 months. They’re navigating the pandemic fairly well, but given the special circumstances, she wants her family to do even better. She is looking for tips to teach her kids collaboration, instruction following, and constructive listening. She emphasizes the importance of instilling the idea that they’re all part of a community and need to do their part. Today, I talk with Danila about the areas in which she can accomplish these goals and the areas in which she needs to lower her expectations. I explain how to tell the difference, and...2021-10-2824 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child is Feeling Left Out with Rashmi G.Rashmi has a 5-month-old son and a 7-year-old daughter, Maya. She’d like some advice to help her daughter navigate the mixed feelings she’s having about her new sibling. She’s also looking for ways to be more patient with her daughter and give her some relaxed one-on-one time. Today, we talk about what Rashmi can do about the situation. I note that her daughter shouldn’t feel like she needs to help out with the baby if she doesn’t want to. We talk about why it’s okay for Maya to feel however she feels about...2021-10-2119 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Kids Feel Too Independent with Shannon F.Shannon has a 6-year-old and an almost-8-year-old who are struggling with burnout from distance learning. Shannon is a very busy business owner, and as a result, her children have developed a disproportionate sense of independence. They are often verbally, and even sometimes physically, defiant. Today, we talk about what’s behind this behavior. We talk about the power of quality time coupled with a kitchen timer. We discuss the small ways Shannon can give her kids more control over their lives, and I note the importance of letting your kids know they don’t have control over...2021-10-1438 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Screen Time is Getting Out of Hand with Marissa P.Marissa is a working mom, and with all of the struggles that come with that, she is having trouble setting boundaries for her kids while remaining a fun mom. In particular, she is looking to cut down on her 6-year-old son’s screen time without feeling like a dictator. Today, I share some tips with Marissa. We talk about the power of having clear, defined rules around screen time, and I note the importance of making sure these rules are a joint decision. I talk about the best way for Marissa to approach this conversation with her so...2021-10-0714 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Kids Need to Learn the Hard Way (and Why That’s Okay) with Kanika C.Kanika is a mom of three kids, two of whom are twins. With three children so close in age, she has always struggled to keep them in order, but lately the twins (who are 4 years old) have gotten so out of control that she often has to resort to bribing and threatening to get them to cooperate. This especially comes up when it’s time to get out the door in the morning. Kanika is looking for alternative ways to handle these situations. Today, we talk about strategies that Kanika can adopt to make the situation more pe...2021-09-3018 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child Struggles Expressing Self-Love with Nyeesha W.Nyeesha's oldest daughter is having difficulty expressing self-love when it comes to her appearance and her accomplishments as a 20-year old. Nyeesha’s daughter started having body image concerns while growing up in LA, where there is already more focus on body type, skin complexion, and weight loss. While they have worked through these issues before, Nyeesha wants to make sure she can continue to build a safe space for her daughter to express herself and recognize how wonderful she is. Today, we talk about how Nyeesha can help her daughter work through moments where she is cr...2021-09-2330 min

The Parenting MentorWhen You’re Struggling to Get Your Kids Out the Door with Erin E.Erin struggles to get her three kids off to school without any drama. Specifically, her 3-year-old son has been having tantrums about getting dressed, and that’s affecting everyone’s morning. She’s looking to find the balance between validating his feelings and getting everyone out the door. Today, we talk about how Erin can make the mornings less stressful for everyone. We talk about the power of “and” and discuss how she can get more one-on-one time with her son in the mornings. I note that her son doesn’t necessarily need to get dressed before going to sch...2021-09-1624 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Everyone Needs Sleep with Kristjana H.Kristjana has three kids. The second used to be a great sleeper, but since moving to a toddler bed, his sleep is much more sporadic, and bedtime often results in tears and fighting. Kristjana just wants a good night’s sleep for her son and herself. Today, we talk about how Kristjana can make the most of bedtime and let her son know that she wants to be with him and that he’s always welcome to join his parents next to their bed. We talk about the power of a sleeping bag, and we discuss how Kris...2021-09-0914 min

The Parenting MentorWhen They Don't Want What's Good for Them with JJ W.JJ is concerned about his 9-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son, who lost interest in sports teams during covid. JJ is worried that his children won’t get enough physical activity or social interaction, which can provide important life skills. Today, I talk with JJ about each of these aspects--physical and social--and we discuss alternative ways that his children can gain these skills. I note that his kids might be better suited for individual sports and talk about different ways that they can get social interaction all the same. I note that kids evolve and change over time, and...2021-09-0223 min

The Parenting MentorWhen They Just Won't Listen with Jill N.Jill’s 6-year-old daughter just won’t listen. And to add to that, when voices get raised even just a little, she hears yelling and the situation spirals. Jill is looking for ways to improve the situation for everyone. Today, we talk about how to talk so your child actually hears what you’re saying. We discuss the power of kitchen timers and why it helps to use “and” instead of “but”. I note the importance of having disciplinary conversations in private, and we talk about the power of validation. We talk about why respect can’t just go one way...2021-08-2625 min

The Parenting MentorWhen You're Torn Between Commitments with Bethany B.Bethany is a busy mom of two boys, ages 5 and 9. She’s a small business owner and runs some side hustles. Between her many obligations, she struggles to be present with her children while honoring her work commitments and staying true to herself. In addition, she’s looking for ways to minimize roughhousing, which tends to persist until one of the boys gets hurt. Today, we begin by noting that Bethany doesn’t need to be present 24/7. We talk about why a little full attention is better than a lot of partial attention, and I note the power...2021-08-1921 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Teenager Doesn't Want to Hear It with Alexandria W.Alexandria is a single mother, small business owner, and professor trying to maneuver the pandemic with her 16-year-old daughter. Her daughter is struggling with anxiety about the everyday struggles of tenth grade in a pandemic. Alexandria is struggling to help her daughter, who often doesn’t want to hear her advice. Today, we talk about the struggles of raising a teenager. We talk about what’s behind Alexandria’s daughter’s behavior. I note that at this stage it’s best to let your child know that you’re there for them if they need you and leave it at...2021-08-1218 min

The Parenting MentorWhen You Need Quality Time With Your Child with Marissa K.Marissa has a 15-year-old daughter, and even though they spend most of their time physically together as Marissa does her virtual work as a lawyer and her daughter does her virtual school, they don’t get much quality time together. Marissa’s daughter often wants to tell her something, but Marissa tends to be too busy to hear it in the moment. Marissa is looking for ways to let her daughter know that she loves her and prioritizes her without dropping the ball at work. Today, we talk about the power of scheduling. I note the importance of l...2021-08-0511 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child’s Afraid with Nidhi M.Nidhi has three kids under the age of 4, and they’re all very close in age. The oldest has a feeding tube, and she’s recently moved to her younger sister’s bedroom. In a new room and a new bed, she regularly wakes up scared and runs to her parents’ room screaming. Nidhi is looking for ways to let her daughter know that she’s safe in her new room. Today, we talk about how Nidhi can help her daughter. I suggest a very loving conversation about her fears, and I talk about the importance of totally re...2021-07-2915 min

The Parenting MentorWhen the Tantrums Won’t Stop with Christina B.Christina has two kids with a third on the way, and in addition to worrying about how she’ll be able to give all three the attention they need once the new baby is born, she’s having trouble with tantrums. Both of her kids tend to throw tantrums when they don’t get what they want. Christina is looking for ways both to preemptively prevent tantrums and to handle them when they happen. Today, we talk about insights into what’s behind the children’s tantrums. I note the value of specific, predictable, and regular rules. We talk ab...2021-07-2215 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Everything Has to Be an Argument with Stephanie U.Stephanie has three kids--13 months, 2.5 years, and 5 years old--and they’re in a constant battle of sibling rivalry. Stephanie, who is constantly hearing their fighting and yelling, is fed up with everything turning into an argument, and she’s looking for strategies to instill more peace in the house. Today, we talk about what sibling rivalry really is and discuss what Stephanie can and can’t do to help the situation. We talk about the value of alone time and using a kitchen timer. We talk about why it’s okay for the older two siblings to be annoy...2021-07-1534 min

The Educated MamaSue Groner: Positive DisciplineIn today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Sue Groner about positive discipline and parenting to raise confident and resilient children. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!2021-07-1427 min

The Parenting MentorWhen You're Getting Exhausted with Daniella RDuring the pandemic, Danielle has focused on prioritizing her parenting life. Now, 10 months in, she’s exhausted, and it has a lot to do with how little sleep she's getting. Her 3.5-year-old son wakes her up in the middle of the night and her 16-month-old daughter is used to a nighttime bottle feeding. Between the two of them, Danielle is struggling with sleep deprivation and the resulting exhaustion. Today, I talk with Danielle about how she can talk to each of her kids to help resolve this problem. I note that her 16-month-old is old enough to un...2021-07-0813 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child Doesn’t Know How Much You Love Her with Stephanie D.Stephanie and Sebastian are struggling with their 7-year-old daughter Heidi, who’s having a hard time coping with the birth and presence of her younger brother Lucas. Since Lucas was born, Heidi has become difficult, aggressive, and prone to violent temper tantrums. Stephanie and Sebastian are looking for ways to help Heidi understand that they still love her as much as ever. Today, we talk about how they can get their love across to Heidi. I talk about the power of visual illustrations and offer a suggestion involving the flame of a candle. I note the importance of...2021-07-0130 min $Mommy\'s on a Call | Holistic Health, Wellness & Mindfulness for Modern Moms, Entrepreneurship, Mindful Parenting$ Mommy's on a Call | Holistic Health, Wellness & Mindfulness for Modern Moms, Entrepreneurship, Mindful Parenting72. Say Yes with Joy: Parenting Tips to Empower Your Children (and Keep You Sane) with Sue GronerSue Groner is The Parenting Mentor and author of “Parenting with Sanity and Joy: 101 Simple Strategies.” She helps parents reduce the everyday stress and anxiety that inevitably comes from parenting by providing strategies and skills to parent with more sanity and joy. In this episode we cover some real-life scenarios of parenting challenges and strategies to implement in each scenario to deliver a better and more positive outcome. Say yes with joy. Your child is not your mini me. Stop giving unsolicited advice… are just a few pieces of advice Sue and I discussed in this e...2021-06-2930 min

The Parenting MentorWhen it's Time to Cut the Leash with Reena P.Reena’s 17-year-old daughter is only home for another year before she leaves for college, and Reena is looking for strategies to give her more freedom and less direction. Reena knows theoretically that this is the right thing to do, but she’s struggling to feel comfortable doing it. Today, we talk about this universal parenting stage. I note that, often, kids come back, so to let go of the leash is not to say goodbye forever. I frame the year before college as a practice year to prepare for the drastic change in relationship dynamic that will...2021-06-2420 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Firstborn is Getting JealousJenny’s trying to reconcile her guilt from having a second child with the need to overcompensate with her first. I help with a new perspective and some strategies to help her firstborn manage her own anger and frustration with sharing Mommy. Today, we talk about the value of validating your children’s feelings. I note that you can still have an intimate connection with your first child after your second comes along, and I offer some practical tips for making it happen. I note the value of scheduling, and I stress that it’s not a parent...2021-06-1727 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Children Go Their Own Way with Mark S.Mark has two boys in their 20s. His 21-year-old is taking a very different life path than Mark had expected, and Mark is looking for tips for parents to get comfortable accepting their children’s decisions. Today, we talk about this parenting skill. We discuss the importance of recognizing that our kids are who they are regardless of us, and of being guides and observers as opposed to engineers. We note the need for a level of trust and respect towards our kids, and we talk about how the bottom line is that your children know you lo...2021-06-1015 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Parenting Style Conflicts with Others with Aliza FAliza wants to be more comfortable with the different parenting styles and roles that her children are encountering. Additionally, Aliza recognizes that her "more reactive" style is allowing her kids to take control of situations that quickly lead to meltdowns. How can Aliza reduce her "more reactive" style of parenting and be open to other methods? Today, I talk with Aliza about why we should be open to different styles of parenting. We talk about how having a "more reactive" style can encourage a child to act out and have more control of a situation. I suggest...2021-06-0331 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child Interrupts with Mary A.Mary’s four-year-old son Sawyer is constantly interrupting. Even though he has been taught ways to do so politely, his interruptions are no less distracting. How can Mary lovingly let him know both that he is a priority for her and that he needs to wait his turn? Today, I talk with Mary about what is likely behind Sawyer’s behavior. We talk about his want to be included and prioritized, and we talk about ways Mary and her husband can provide these things for him without shirking their other responsibilities. I suggest that Mary and her son...2021-05-2715 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Curiosity Causes Trouble with Ali L.Ali has two daughters, and her three-year-old--who has always been very adventurous and independent--has lately become curious and daring to the point of potential danger. Ali is looking for ways to keep her daughter safe without shutting down her bold curiosity or constantly telling her no. Today, we talk about how she can do this. I discuss the power of reframing “No, because this will happen” into “What do you think will happen if…?” I talk about how Ali can encourage her daughter to do some critical thinking about possible outcomes before doing something rash out of curiosity...2021-05-2018 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child is Craving Attention with Alanna G.Allana’s 5-year-old son has trouble controlling his anger. When he wants something, he wants it, and he’ll ask and ask until he gets it. When he doesn’t get it, he’ll throw a temper tantrum and sometimes act out physically in his anger. Today, Alanna and I talk about what could be behind these temper tantrums. We talk about how being the oldest kid can affect the amount of attention a child gets and how the child will often act out to try to get the attention he craves. We discuss how to overcome the temp...2021-05-1319 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Anxious Feelings Build Up with Elle E.Elle has two kids, and her ten-year-old daughter is struggling at an age where, if it weren’t for COVID, she’d be starting to look to peers to discover who she is becoming. She doesn’t get the chance to interact with her friends as much as she’d like, and she tends to let her feelings build up until they turn into a meltdown about something often unrelated. Today, we talk about what Elle can do about the situation. We note the importance of showing your child (and not just telling her) that it’s okay to ta...2021-05-0619 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Your Child Needs Attention with Whitnee H.Whitnee has a 2.5-year-old son who is struggling to cope with big changes as the family moves to a new city. He always wants Whitnee to play with him, even when she’s not able to. How can Whitnee help him to understand that she can’t spend all of her time playing with him, as much as she’d like to? Today, I share with Whitnee the importance of validating his feelings. We talk about why, in the middle of upheaval, he looks to her for security, and I suggest that she schedule little play breaks. I poin...2021-04-2917 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Cleanup Becomes a Drama with Ashley H.Ashley is a mom of two with another little one on the way. Her oldest daughter--3 and a half--is very helpful with specific tasks when she feels that she’s contributing to the household, but when it comes to picking up after herself, she’ll manipulate and lie to get out of it. Ashley is looking for practical tips to discourage this behavior. Today, we talk about getting your kids to clean up after themselves. We talk about the importance of redefining picking up as part of what you’re doing (Mommy picking up her yoga mat is par...2021-04-2220 min

The Parenting MentorWhen There's Too Much Crazy with Lauren G.Lauren has two incredibly loud and energetic boys. Between the lockdown, running her own business, her husband working full time, and the boys needing help with school, it adds a lot of stress, noise, and distraction in the house. Lauren is looking for ways to handle this situation. Today, we talk about the possibility of reframing this crazy year as a life skill and self-sufficiency learning year. We discuss ways to introduce important life skills at their level and how much it helps to introduce them as a cool, adult privilege instead of a new obligation. We...2021-04-1523 min

The Parenting MentorWhen to Counteract Perfectionism with Salwa K.Salwa’s 4-year-old daughter is incredibly smart and mature. She understands and makes connections at a much more advanced level than other kids her age. But when she doesn’t understand something, it has a devastating effect on her and she tends to shut down. Further, the problem has begun to leak into other parts of her life: her inability in most areas will produce the same effect in her. Today, we talk about the perfectionistic tendencies behind this behavior and what Salwa can do to encourage her daughter to try new things even when she might not...2021-04-1520 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Problem Solving Should Be Independent with Marnie M.Marnie has three older kids--14, 17, and 20--who get frustrated because, when they come to her with problems, she offers solutions and tries to fix the problems for them. Marnie is looking for a new approach to this situation. Today, we discuss the job of parents, and how it’s not to solve kids’ problems for them. We talk about the importance of asking questions to help them solve problems on their own, as well as of giving your kids credit for their ability to figure things out--an ability that will only increase with encouragement. We discuss how, once...2021-04-1519 min

The Parenting MentorWhen Pride Strays into Arrogance with Adrianna K.Adrianna’s 6-year-old girl has always been incredibly cooperative, but recently she’s become very defiant. Whether it’s refusing to do what she’s asked to do or arguing with the answer to her own question, she feels that she’s smarter than her parents and questions everything. Today, Adrianna and I talk about what may be behind this sudden change. We talk about every kid’s eventual realization that they can have control in a given situation, and we note that she’s frustrated with how little control she has. We talk about encouraging pride without encour...2021-04-1516 min

The Parenting MentorWhen to Let Them Fight it Out with Isabelle B.Isabelle's kids--a 12-year-old girl and a 10-year old boy--get on each other’s nerves. He knows just the buttons to push and she overreacts immediately when he pushes them. Today, Isabelle and I talk about what steps she can take towards solving this problem. We talk about how it’s not her fault or failure as a mother, and how it’s natural and normal for people who love each other to get on each other’s nerves. We talk about how it’s likely that they’re testing to see who Isabelle loves more, and how the best app...2021-04-1519 min

The Parenting MentorWhen You Need Alone Time with Angela E.Angela's family--particularly her three daughters of very different ages--have been living on top of each other for a year (since COVID started), and their frustration is spilling over. Often they’ll get along great, but often they’ll get on each other’s nerves. Emotions explode and stress ensues. Today, Angela and I talk about how to deal healthily and effectively with this kind of situation. We talk about the importance of alone time and how helpful it is to have a buzzword or -phrase when you need it. We discuss how helpful it can be to sit do...2021-04-1519 min

The Parenting MentorWelcome to the Parenting Mentor SessionsThe Parenting Mentor Sessions is the place where real moms and dads call in and open up about their parenting struggles. Here, you can listen in on my conversations with these parents to get strategies, skills, and scripts to reduce the everyday anxiety that inevitably comes with being a parent. Today, I give some background. I offer my own story of raising two kids, and I share how I gradually learned what does and doesn’t work, as well as what it does and doesn’t mean to be a parent. I offer my philosophy about the role...2021-04-1505 min

The Art of Living Well Podcast®E50: Tips and strategies to parent your kids with more sanity and joy with the parenting mentor Sue GronerWe are thrilled to bring you today's guest, Sue Groner, an experienced mother, certified positive discipline parent educator and author of her new book, "Parenting with Sanity and Joy: 101 Simple Strategies." Sue is passionate about helping parents to become more happier and more relaxed while parenting. And who doesn't want to be happy and relaxed even during those challenging parenting moments? Sue believes that what we often view as problems that need fixing, are in fact opportunities for our kids. We talk about the fear that we have as parents about who our child(ren) w...2020-10-281h 04

Interviews with InnocenceHow to Help Young Children Navigate Emotions with Sue GronerAs an experienced mother, Sue Groner knows how stressful and overwhelming parenting can be at times. She founded The Parenting Mentor to provide an ally for parents in their quest to raise confident and resilient children. Sue is the author of Parenting: 101 Ways to Rock Your World. Simple Strategies for Parenting with Sanity and Joy and is a certified Positive Discipline parent educator. Sue is also the creator of the CLEARR method of parenting, developed through years of trial (and her fair share of errors!) with her own family. CLEARR adheres to the belief that parenting strategies should be...2020-05-2840 min