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0:17 Being a parent feels like you have 27 full-time jobs. The struggle is real.
0:40 The realities of parenting! How can we do this job to the best of our abilities? This is a mind-body-spirit responsibility and one of THE most difficult challenges in the world.
1:44 It's tough by itself. And then you have to add on all the other '27-jobs' you're supposed to fulfill too.
2:11 THEN we add additional human beings to the mix and sometimes little humans who have unique and special challenges. Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or really strong personalities. It's hard!!
3:00 So how do we figure out how to do this really well? Because we have to be really strategic and deliberate about parenting or else we'll be miserable and feel guilty about the misery.
3:50 We all have the fear of doing it wrong. What will happen to your kids? "They'll end up in jail or worse" are the worst-case fears of many parents. And this generation especially seems to be harder than raising past generations. The stakes are high.
5:40 Emotional disconnection from your kids and no future relationship.
6:58 Are you enjoying the process of raising kids?
8:54 What kind of life do you give your kids? What kind of life are you providing for them?
11:05 Parenting is NOT for wimps but if you have the right 'tools' it becomes a lot easier!
12:48 When you bump up against a REAL parenting problem most often it is because you have reached the limit of your CURRENT skillset!
14:42 Are you at a place where you can be there for your kids when they really need you? How full is your emotional well?
15:59 Is your current parenting approach giving your children the foundation you want them to have as young adults?
17:08 Are you helping your children navigate the journey of self-discovery? Constantly be increasing your skillset as parents!
20:20 What do you NEED to be doing strategically and well to become great parents? Get REALLY specific!
21:27 TRULY being there and available for your kids? Are you physically there and mentally or emotionally gone?
23:25 Sometimes being a good parent is NOT being available! You need to take care of yourself to take care of your kids! Have you set clear boundaries with your children?
25:15 How can you be nice and firm while creating boundaries when they don't want to listen?
27:50 "You don't even know me!" If your kids believe this then it is THEIR reality! You NEED to invest in your relationship with them! Do whatever it takes!!
33:15 Do something regularly with your children to build and keep a good relationship! Make it enjoyable!
34:45 Are you regularly helping your children PROCESS the things they are hearing outside of your home?
36:25 Be intentional about recognizing and acknowledging the things your children are doing well! Don't just focus on what they need to improve on!
38:34 What are pattern interruptions and the drama triangle?
40:45 What is a pattern interrupt for a kid who is just losing control?
48:10 When your kids are fighting what do you do?
51:08 How to handle a tantrum from a 2-year-old?
53:20 Generational patterns. What can you do to be more PROACTIVE and not REACTIVE? Say NO as little as possible!
1:00:10 Ignoring bad behavior and how to handle it when you can't ignore it?
1:06:05 Do your kids have a good outlet for rage? You need to CREATE one for them that is appropriate!
1:12:00 Obstinate creativity while parenting! As a parent, your job is not to STOP it should be to DIRECT!
