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Step into the magical art of spending one-on-one time with your children in this episode. Learn how just a few minutes a week can increase cooperation, reduce unwanted behavior, and remind you how much you like and enjoy your child. Tune in for practical advice on carving out these special moments and create lasting memories, even in the busiest of schedules.
Hosts
Marjie Longshore, Executive Director of Family Leadership Center
Paige Trevor, Certified Parent Educator and Coach at Balancing Act
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Resources
💞Blog: Holiday Harmony, Part 1: The Gift of Your Time⚖️ Blog: Raising Citizens with the 4C’s
⏰ Special Time can SAVE you Time: Blog: Time Management Strategies for Busy Parents
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Are you tired of nagging, bribing, or arguing to get your kids to do their chores? You are not alone! We had great feedback on our last episode and we were inspired to create this special BONUS episode, where we dive into 10 practical and creative strategies to make chores a smoother (and even enjoyable!) experience for your family. Whether you’re dealing with toddlers, tweens, or teens, there’s something here to help turn resistance into cooperation!
Hosts
Marjie Longshore, Executive Director of Family Leadership Center
Paige Trevor, Certified Parent Educator and Coach at Balancing Act
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Resources
🧹Chores Without Wars: Turning Housework into Teamwork by Riki Intner and Lynn Lott
🧽Splish, Splash, Chores: Chores and Training Blog
📝Want to learn more? Check out this 60 minute PEP (Parent Encouragement Program) Webinar
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In this episode we’ve dared to wade into the murky depths of technology. Instead of being stuck or victimized by devices, we show you powerful ways to flip the script, get closer to your kids, and improve relationships. Rather than focusing on limits or taking devices away as punishment, consider what you might add in: a homemade pizza, a round of pickleball, or a quick game of cards. We talk about shifting focus from what is wrong to what is right. Technology is a defining topic for this generation of parents; today's episode provides a fresh perspective and small, doable suggestions to continue raising children who are capable and courageous.
Hosts
Marjie Longshore, Executive Director of Family Leadership Center
Paige Trevor, Certified Parent Educator and Coach at Balancing Act
Resources
🤝Creating a Screen Use Agreement
📵Freebie on Screens and Teens
📰These ‘Luddite’ Teens Are Abstaining From Social Media - The New York Times
⭕ Blog Mentioned: Circle Up - The Pioneer Spirit
4️⃣Crucial Cs
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In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest sources of frustration for parents—getting kids to do their chores. From daily responsibilities to teaching life skills, we’ll discuss the importance of chores. We’ll use the Family Leadership Center’s signature 4C’s to not only get household chores done, but to really help our kids grow into capable, contributing, compassionate and courageous adults. What’s not to love?!
Hosts
Marjie Longshore, Executive Director of Family Leadership Center
Paige Trevor, Certified Parent Educator and Coach at Balancing Act
Resources
In this episode, Marjie mentions an article from The New Times, entitled "12 Teenagers on What Adults Don’t Get About Their Lives." This article explores the challenges teens face and the fact that teens want their lives to turn out well, they want to be capable! When we give them chores, we’re giving them the possibility to grow their responsibility muscles and have what it takes to be successful in their futures. You can find a link to the article here.
Research on Benefits of Chores
Comprehensive Chore List by age
8 Surprising Psychological Benefits of Routine Daily Tasks
Family Leadership Center Blog
Balancing Act Blog: Chores Without Wars
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When we get stuck thinking the kids have to change so we can calm down, we often end up using relationship draining tools like nagging, yelling, or ignoring. In this podcast, we share relationship building skills to use in the moment of emotional upset and preventative strategies to avoid dysregulation in the future. For more from Family Leadership Center, find us online at familyleadershipcenter.org
