126: Problem Solving with Dr. Ross Greene

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In this episode, we explore the challenges parents face in problem-solving with their children and discuss an alternative approach to coercion. We interview Dr. Ross Greene, the creator of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions method, as described in his books “The Explosive Child” and “Raising Human Beings.” We delve into the research behind this approach and address common parental concerns related to problem-solving. Topics covered include problem-solving with young children, dealing with recurring issues, managing transitions like leaving the park, and effectively communicating with children who struggle to express their feelings.

SYPM 009: How to Set Boundaries in Parenting

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Episode banner for this episode of Sharing Your Parenting Mojo with a picture of the guest Xavier Dagba of Reparenting on the left side and the episode number and title which reads, SYPM 009: How to set boundaries on parenting. The Your Parenting Mojo logo and slogan Research-based ideas to help kids thrive is displayed on the bottom right.

Join life coach and reparenting expert Xavier Dagba in an insightful discussion on the topic of boundaries in parenting. Discover how our cultural upbringing often neglects teaching children about boundaries and the impact this has on our ability to set and enforce boundaries as adults. Explore the distinction between boundaries and limits, gaining a deeper understanding of their role in our interactions with children. Empower yourself with valuable insights and strategies to establish healthy boundaries and reclaim a sense of personal agency in your parenting journey.

125: Should you worry about technoference?

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I often hear two related ideas about adults’ screen usage around children. Sometimes the parent asking the question guiltily confesses to using screens around their children more than they would like, and to using screens as a momentary escape from the demands of parenting. Or the parent asking the question feels that they have found…

124: The Art of Holding Space

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Image banner for Your Parenting Mojo Episode 124 with the title of the episode on the right-hand side which reads The Art of Holding Space. The logo of Your Parenting Mojo is at the bottom right corner and the slogan which reads Research-based ideas to help kids thrive. An image of three stacked bowl can be seen on the left-hand side.

If you’ve been a parent for a while, or maybe even if you haven’t, you probably saw an article on Holding Space making the rounds of online communities a few years ago.  In the article the author, Heather Plett, describes how she and her siblings were able to hold space for their dying mother in her final days because a palliative care…