Episode 242-Building Bridges to Better Parenting with Clair Mellenthin

Send us Fan MailAs parents, we all share a common goal of raising well-adjusted, happy children, but how do we navigate the complexities of parenting in today's world? What if there were strategies that could help bridge the communication gap with our children, especially during their adolescent years? In our latest episode, we bring you an insightful conversation with our esteemed guest, Clair Mellenthin, director of child and adolescent services at Wasatch Family Therapy. Together, we explore the profound effects of the pandemic on children's mental health and the rise of school violence, providing you with a wealth of knowledge on community resources tailored to provide support during these trying times.Redefine your parenting approach as we share effective strategies aimed at fostering greater connection with your children. From leveraging daily moments like car rides and bedtime stories, to the 'peach pit moment,' we unravel tips that encourage openness and facilitate meaningful dialogue. We also tackle the hard subjects, such as dealing with sibling dynamics, the unique needs of boys and girls, and the importance of emotional balance. Rest assured, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to addressing the many facets of parenting in this modern age.Wrapping it all up, we delve into the realm of setting boundaries and validating children's emotions – a critical aspect of parenting in a world filled with complexity. We discuss the importance of modeling and maintaining healthy boundaries, particularly during emotional confrontations. We also examine the challenges of parenting amidst a constantly changing world, and how to foster a safe space for our children to flourish. Listen in and empower yourself with valuable insights for navigating the parenting journey. You're not alone in this. We're here to help.Support the showSJ CHILDS - SOCIALS & WEBSITE MASTER LISTWEBSITES- Stream-Able Live — https://www.streamable.live-COMING SOON- The SJ Childs Global Network — https://www.sjchilds.org- The SJ Childs Show Podcast Page — https://www.sjchildsshow.comYOUTUBE- The SJ Childs Show — https://www.youtube.com/@sjchildsshow- Louie Lou (Cats Channel) — https://www.youtube.com/@2catslouielouFACEBOOK- Personal Profile — https://www.facebook.com/sara.gullihur.bradford- Business Page — https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsllc- The SJ Childs Global Network — https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsglobalnetwork- The SJ Childs Show — https://www.facebook.com/SJChildsShowINSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/sjchildsllc/TIKTOK- https://www.tiktok.com/@sjchildsllcLINKEDIN- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjchilds/PODCAST PLATFORMS- Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/4qgD3ZMOB2unfPxqacu3cC- Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sj-childs-show/id1548143291CONTACT EMAIL- [email protected]