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223: What, Why, and How to Parent Beyond Power
Learn to tackle tough parenting challenges, from bedtime battles to screen time struggles, with tools that foster connection and mutual understanding.
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222: How to cultivate Menstrual Cycle Awareness with The Red School
Uncover the power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to align with your energy, boost well-being, and build a deeper connection with your body.
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221: How to advocate for the schools our children deserve with Allyson Criner Brown & Cassie Gardener Manjikian
Discover how to advocate for fairness and equity in schools. Learn actionable steps to create the environment your child—and every child—deserves.
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220: Nutritious movement for your child – and you!
Explore how kids learn through moving, how to encourage it daily, and why it’s essential for lifelong health and joy.
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219: The skills your child will need in the age of AI
Learn how to equip your child with the 56 foundational skills essential for thriving in a tech-driven world. Start building their future success today.
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Episode Summary 01: Building a better relationship with screen time
Thanks to those of you who completed the recent survey on how I can serve you better, some changes are coming to the YPM world! While most respondents said they loved the length of the episodes because they appreciate how much detail we can get into in that time, a number of people said they had…
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218: What children learn from video games
How Video Games Shape Learning and Children’s Development Last week, parent Nicole and I talked with @TheGamerEducator Ash Brandin about the challenges we can have when our kids love video games. [insert link to previous episode] I had also hoped to ask Ash a lot of questions about what children learn from video…
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217: How to end the video game struggles
Discover how to manage your kids’ screen time, set healthy boundaries, and foster their love of learning with practical tips and insights from experts.
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216: Am I in Perimenopause? with Dr. Louise Newson
Discover the journey of perimenopause with Dr. Louise Newson. Learn about common symptoms, hormone roles, the benefits and risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and cultural impacts. Get insights and answers to your pressing questions.
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215: Why will no-one play with me?
Discover insights on why no one will play with your child and explore effective strategies for building social skills in children. Learn from the book ‘Why Will No One Play With Me’ and find practical advice for helping little children make friends and enhance their social interactions.
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214: Ask Alvin Anything: Part 2
Discover how autism, race, and parenting influence Jen and Alvin’s relationship. Insightful stories and heartfelt lessons await in this engaging episode!
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213: How to stop using power over your child (and still get things done)
Ditch Punishments and Rewards for Respectful Parenting Do you hate punishing (with Time Outs, withdrawing privileges, or even yelling at) your child? Do you feel guilty after you punish them, wishing there was a way to just get them to listen? And do bribes (“If you brush your teeth now, you can have…
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