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Connect: How to stop a meltdown before it happens

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Sep 24, 2021

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On today's episode, we talk about the mental model of connecting:Practice loving energyCalm down togetherLabel the feeling -- help the understand what happenedTeach

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Sep 24, 2021

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Jun Loayza becomes a human guinea pig, putting his parenting life in full display with the goal of helping others learn from his parenting mistakes. Let's grow together and become the best fathers that we can be.

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Connect: How to stop a meltdown before it happens: I saw it as it was happening -- our 4yo was going to meltdown. But before it happened, I swooped in, connected with her, and then worked it out. by Dad Smarter Not Harder
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Don't argue. Call it a challenge and solve it together.: We have a challenge this morning. Juniper wants to go to the zoo, but for many, many reasons, we can't go today. I have to try to get her to want to go to the museum, but how do I do it -- especially when she's fixated on the zoo? by Dad Smarter Not Harder
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Parenting win: The patience to explain EVERYTHING: At bedtime tonight, I was reading a book to Kimbal and Kim, when Juniper, angrily, stomps into the bedroom and yanks the book out of my hands. I was shocked. What would you do in this situation? I can tell you, I naturally wanted to get angry and punish Juniper. But would that have accomplished? Instead, I take a deep breath, and accept this situation as a learning opportunity. by Dad Smarter Not Harder
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The girl who lost all of her fingers: Juniper won't stop sucking her fingers -- and they're getting very irritated. I try to use sticks, "stop sucking your fingers or else!" or carrots, "stop sucking your fingers and you'll get to watch TV," but nothing is working as a permanent solution. What do you do when your child won't listen do you? It's time for some storytelling, but nothing like you've ever heard before. by Dad Smarter Not Harder
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Parenting fail: My anger got the better of me and how to overcome it next time: 4yo didn't want to go to school today. Because we practice the first principle mindset at home, 4yo can make her own decision about going to school, we just need to do a good job at guiding and teaching her. But ultimately, challenges arise and I let my anger get the better of me. Here's what you and I can do better next time. by Dad Smarter Not Harder
13 min listen
How to get your kids to happily eat their broccoli: How do you get your kids to eat healthy? Do you use rewards, "Eat your broccoli and you'll get dessert."? Do you use punishment, "Eat your zucchini or no tv tonight."? On today's episode, I teach you a method that actually works and that builds intrinsic motivation so that they'll eat their broccoli even when you're not there. by Dad Smarter Not Harder
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Stop telling your children what to do. Instead, do this.: A challenge presented itself today. I could easily tell my children what to do and drag them through it kicking and screaming. But there must be a better way. Today we explore how we can help a child identify a challenge and walk them through solving it. by Dad Smarter Not Harder
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Don't help your children get back up: Dive into the art of letting kids face life's challenges, inspired by "How to Raise an Adult." Over-parenting can hinder growth & self-confidence. Key points: empower kids, avoid coddling, & trust their capabilities. Learn to raise resilient adults by sometimes stepping back. Join us! ? by Dad Smarter Not Harder
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