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If favoring one parent over another is an issue in your family you won’t want to miss this episode! Dr. Emily Usphur and I will help a mom struggling with a toddler who only wants her, causing her to cave in to avoid meltdowns and leaving her feeling overwhelmed and burnt out.
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Sleep specialist Eileen Henry joins me to talk about the importance of creating a sleep system where everyone’s needs are met, phases of development and motor skill accusation, the best techniques for creating an ideal sleep environment, and what parents can do throughout the day to encourage an independent and calm night’s sleep for their child.
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It is not uncommon for parents to disagree on the best ways to raise their children and to struggle to see eye to eye in their parenting philosophies. In this episode, I’ll guide you through some techniques you can use to foster effective communication, help you identify your family values, and understand the difference between values and standards so you can form a team with your partner in parenting to create an intentional game plan for your family.
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The parenting philosophy RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) has deeply informed my own parenting and my approach to treating patients in family therapy. Deborah Carlisle Solomon shares 3 easy and actionable steps parents can start implementing into routines they’ve already established to help strengthen the trust and cooperation within the parent-child relationship.
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