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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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212: How to make the sustainable change you want to see in your family
Discover how to create sustainable family change with a 5-step parenting framework. Improve your parenting, relationships, and family dynamics for lasting results.
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211: How to raise a child who doesn’t experience shame
Are there parts of yourself that you don’t share with other people? Things that you think: “If people knew that about me, they wouldn’t love me / they’d think I’m a terrible person / they wouldn’t even want to be around me”? When you mess up, does it seem like it’s not…
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210: The power of learning in community
Do you have a core group of parent friends who are always there for you? Friends who might not be 100% aligned with your parenting philosophy, but they’re close enough that you know that when they do offer suggestions you would at least consider doing them? And on the days when you just…
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