Parenting In The Thick Of It With Louise Clarke

It's relatively easy to be a "good" parent when your kids are behaving and things are going to plan, but it is not so easy when things get challenging. It's all too easy to lose your s#*t when the s#*t hits the proverbial fan but it is precisely at those times when you really have to be at your best! So, how do you do it? Curious? Tune in... If you are interested in getting the details about the new 1-Year long Group Parent Coaching Program I mentioned on the show today, then please email me at louise@yourparentingpartner.com and I'll send you what you need. It's going to be aaahhhhmaze-zing. Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/

There are some important things we can all do to at least try and have more of a holly jolly time over the festive period! Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, doing more of THIS will stand you in very good stead for a less stressful holiday. It really is in your own hands. You have a choice! Curious as to what "THIS" is and how you might do it? Tune in... If you are invested in getting the details about the new 1-Year long Group Parent Coaching Program I mentioned on the show today, then please email me at louise@yourparentingpartner.com and I'll send you what you need. It's going to be so good. FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA

Who knew that courage was something that we can instil in our kids just by the language we choose to use with them! It is so vital that parents learn how to do this because by continuing to praise our kids, we do them no favours at all. Carol Dweck, the author of Mindset, has researched this and more and the results are conclusive and fascinating. In today's episode, I discuss this and more. Don't miss it!  If you are interested in my new, hot off the press, not to be missed, group coaching program that I mention in the show today, please email me at: louise@yourparentingpartner.com FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: ht

On the face of it, I think most parents would agree that this makes sense, yes? But do you do it because many of us, inadvertently do too much for our kids? I know that there are times where I have done this with or for my kiddos. Sure, I realize that it all depends on the definition of too much. However, I really try my utmost to make sure my wanting to “fix it” for them does not become debilitating for them and negatively impact what they think of themselves because it can all too easily become so. Curious? Tune in… FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louisec

It can be hard to tolerate the pushback and not give in, especially when you have a strong-willed kid who pushes you on everything. Giving in doesn’t do anyone any favours, least of all your child as it actually denies them from developing the very thing they need. Resilience. Tune in… If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching Program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.yout

It is so important that we are highly tuned to parenting each child in ways that work. To do this well we have to know them inside out and outside in. And we have to know ourselves this way too. And we have to be able to be so present to each moment. So much to take in but so important that you do. Each and every moment. Tune in… If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching Program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/you

What do you think happens in your child’s mind when you think you are right, and you tell them? They think they are wrong! And how does it feel when you feel that you are wrong? Not good! So how can we learn to meet our kids beyond the confines of right and wrong and what can we do instead? I believe it has to start with looking at why we might need to be right, where does this come from? Tune in… If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://

Ooohh how I love the subject of judgment: What it is? Why we do it and the root of it? Does any good come from judgment? Probably not. What I do know is this: we are crazy to judge ourselves based on someone else’s behaviour, especially a child’s or worse a teenager’s because at the end of the day we can’t control it!! Isn’t it crazy to think that we do this? Good lord, we find it difficult enough to control our own behavior never mind judge ourselves on someone else’s. Hopefully, your intrigue is piqued… do tune in… If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching Program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenti

At this time of the year, I love looking at the deciduous trees changing the colour of their leaves and contemplating letting go of them. They inherently know how and when to do this, and we can really learn from them. How do you let go of things or thoughts? Have you ever really thought about it? One thing I know is this: you can’t let go of something that you resist, and it is only through accepting what is that you might be able to start to “let go”. Curious? Tune in… If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It

There’s only one person you can change and trust me, it’s not your kid! And the more you try and change them, the less they will change. So, if you can’t change them, what can you do? When you try and change the other, you lose all your “power”. Tune in and I’ll explain. If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching Program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

There are few things in parenting more important than healthy boundaries. In fact, there are few things more important in life than healthy boundaries. Period. If you are in need of some boundary tips, then tune in… In this episode, I refer to Dr. Rebecca Ray who is the master of boundaries. Her new book,  Setting Boundaries: https://www.amazon.ca/Setting-Boundaries-Rebecca-Ray-ebook/dp/B091GHH3HK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1632886299&sr=8-1 If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching Program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Fam

Do you ever find yourself arguing with your child over a plate that's been left where it shouldn't be left? You've asked them countless times to put the plate in the dishwasher only to find it still on the coffee table! Said plate can often cause more disconnection than the act of taking the plate to the dishwasher yourself is worth. But what do you do? Where do you draw the line? Tune in... If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching Program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instag

What is attitude anyway? The OED definition is “a settled way of thinking about someone or something”. So, with this in mind, what is your settled way of thinking about your teenager? And is this way of thinking a) fair, b) 100% accurate and c) going to facilitate a deep and connected relationship or not? In this episode, I ask you to consider substituting or reframing your thinking about attitude for the better. Tune in… In the episode today, I discuss this information around a wonderful poster I saw by M.Oduenyi from @thepeacefulblackmama If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourpare

It is during the not-so-great moments that we can often be left feeling disconnected from our kids and it doesn't feel good. Why does it happen? What is it that we do or don't do? In the episode, I share with you one super important thing you can do which will go a long way to maintaining the connection during the conflict. Tune in...Please check out Goodpods, the new and fantastic podcast platform where you can find, listen, share, and follow your favourite podcast shows and hosts… including ME!! https://www.goodpods.com If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/pa

This is a question I often get asked so today I decided to discuss this and more. The experts on this would lead us to believe that we are priming our kids for a lifelong addiction, or the systems that we allow our kids to immerse themselves in, are doing just this. Curious? You need to be! Tune in… If you would like to join me in my 4-Week Group Coaching program where we discuss this and so much more, I have a deal going on right now where you get the Revitalize Your Parenting Course with 4 weeks of live coaching, as well as my Conflict 2 Cooperation course.  Click the link to register: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/4-week-group-coaching-a Don’t forget to check out Goodpods, the new and fantastic podcast platform where you can find, listen, share and follow your favourite podcast shows and hosts… including ME!! https://www.goodpods.com FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Pa

It is my belief that kids need to learn to contribute to the smooth running of the home and it is through doing chores that they can get the opportunity to do this. It is only through doing chores that they will learn the skills required to be independent, and to becoming contributing members of a team and society. This episode was inspired by a mom who wrote to me regarding her daughter’s laundry doing skills! Tune in… Please check out Goodpods, the new and fantastic podcast platform where you can find, listen, share, and follow your favourite podcast shows and hosts… including ME!! https://www.goodpods.com FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKut

The most valuable and useful work I have ever done, and will continue to commit to doing, towards making me a less reactive parent, has been the work of Dr. Shefali. It is hands down the most transformative work I have ever done and that which has had the most positive and profound effect on me as a mother. In the episode today, I share the poem from the start of her ahhhhmaze-zing new book, “A Radical Awakening”. If you have not read it, I recommend you do and for all the dads reading this, if you have a significant female parenting partner in your life, this would make the perfect gift! “There comes a time in the life of a woman………..” Tune in! Don’t  check out Goodpods, the new and fantastic podcast platform where you can find, listen, share and follow your favourite podcast shows and hosts… including ME!! https://www.goodpods.com FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In

Yes, I know it sounds impossible but I’m here to tell you that you can absolutely learn to better deal with your teenagers blow ups (they will happen) and actually reduce the number of them. In this episode, I share with you many tips to help you master the required skills to do this well. Curious… Tune in… If you are interested in joining me and all the other amazing parents in my 4-week group coaching program, you can do so here: Please check out Goodpods, the new and fantastic podcast platform where you can find, listen, share and follow your favourite podcast shows and hosts… including ME!! https://www.goodpods.com FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqd

If you are familiar with my work, you know that I am a huge advocate of parents being able to, somehow, dig deep, and view their kids through a more open, curious, compassionate, and empathetic lens versus a critical, judgmental and blaming one. It is hard when we are faced with the annoying teen behaviors we do not love but I firmly believe that we have to find a way to do this and in so doing, help our teens navigate life with less pressure and gain a greater sense of worthiness and good-enoughness. In the show today, I read from a wonderful article published in Psychology Today by Steve Grover LCSW. You can find the link to the article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-kids-call-the-shots/201801/7-things-teenagers-desperately-need-adults-understand?fbclid=IwAR0emuxeGMtk3Fz3sBM1W5WbjxO92u8F-cHSIh173RQL93YxjLahk1oBXXE Please check out Goodpods, the new and fantastic podcast platform where you can find, listen, share and follow your favourite podcast shows and hosts… including ME!! https://ww

Many parents are unaware of the fact that praise robs their kids of the very thing they are so desperate for their kids to have... a healthy self-esteem. The bottom line is this: Praise is not what kids need. They need something else. If you are curious to find out what it is, tune in and all will be revealed. FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Medium: https://medium.com/@mlouiseclarke iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3