Powerful Parenting for Today's Kids
by Erin Taylor
Welcome to Powerful Parenting for Today's Kids - a podcast to help stressed and overwhelmed parents end struggles with disrespect, power struggles, tantrums, social media, anxiety, sensory issues, sports and more with their children! Do you long to understand, connect and communicate better with your child? You've come to the right place! Erin is a Mom, Entrepreneur, Certified Parent Coach, Mindfulness Coach, Author, and Motivational Speaker. Please send your parenting questions to [email protected].
Episodes
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Ep 687 Farewell and THANK YOU
In today's episode, I let you know that this will be my last episode as well as how and why I came to that decision over the past few months. I share what I am focusing on now in my work and thank you for all the time you have spent with me over the years. Join me one last time! And of course,...
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Ep 686 Are you spending your time wisely?
In today's episode, I explain why I took the past month off from podcasting and what that can highlight in your own life. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here -...
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Ep 685 Bonding with baby-to-be
This episode was inspired by an expectant parent listener, who was looking for ways to bond with their baby-to-be. Join me for some ideas! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here -...
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Ep 684 Sticking to commitments we make to ourselves
In today's episode, I update you on a commitment I have made and am sticking to, and I share a great resource I discovered! Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here -...
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Ep 683 Introducing your children to technology
In today's episode, I talk about how you can safely and carefully introduce your children to technology when you feel the time is right, as well as things to make sure you consider beforehand, or right away if you have already given them access. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 682 The new year is a good time for a fresh start!
In today's episode, I share some rituals that I to do at the end of each year/beginning of the new year. I'd love to hear how you welcome in the New Year too. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy...
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Ep 681 Navigating toddler tantrums
I've had a lot of questions recently about toddler tantrums, so today I am addressing this topic. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here - https://amzn.to/2LFw3l0 Join my FREE...
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Ep 680 Getting in the holiday spirit!
I share some lovely interactions I had this morning to get you in the holiday spirit. I wish you much joy and a festive heart this holiday season! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here -...
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Ep 679 Shout-Out to all you parents who are doing the best you can!
In today's episode, I give a shout-out to one particular family I am currently working with, but also to all parents who are doing the very best you can. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of…
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Ep 678 You are not alone
Today's episode was inspired after a workshop I did with parents this week and a dad so courageously, openly and vulnerably shared his struggles with a large group of parents and myself. I am humbled and honored that he trusted us with his pain and it showed me that I need to share the same…
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Ep 677 What are you grateful for?
Today's episode was inspired by sickness and injury that I experienced recently. I hope this helps you! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here - https://amzn.to/2LFw3l0 Join my FREE Facebook...
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Ep 676 How should we approach social media with our kids?
Today's episode was inspired by an article I read about our kids and social media. Join me to hear my thoughts! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here - https://amzn.to/2LFw3l0 Join my FREE...
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Ep 675 A simple trick to keep your sanity during the holidays!
In today's episode, I share a simple trick you can use to maintain some sanity during the holiday season. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here - https://amzn.to/2LFw3l0 Join my…
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Ep 674 Are you sharing or imposing your passions onto your child?
Today's episode was inspired by an article I read about parents sharing their passions with their child. Join me and see what you think! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here -...
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Ep 673 Have you taught your child the 5 Second Rule?
In today's episode, I explain the 5 Second Rule, which every child (and adult!) should learn. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here - https://amzn.to/2LFw3l0 Join my FREE Facebook...
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Ep 672 Work on your poker face, parents!
In today's episode, I talk about what a poker face is, and why you need a good one as a parent. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here - https://amzn.to/2LFw3l0 Join my FREE…
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Ep 671 A self-care success story!
In today's episode, I share a huge success story from one of the parents I coach. I hope you feel inspired after listening to this one! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here -...
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Ep 670 All about Dad University with founder Jason Kreidman
In today's episode, I talk with Jason Kriedman, founder of DadUniversity, the one-of-a-kind education platform for dads, helping them go from overwhelmed and confused to a calm and confident parent. Through his courses, videos, and social media, he is working to improve the lives of dads around…
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Ep 669 Happy 50th birthday to me!
In today's episode, I share my biggest piece of advice for younger parents from my perspective at age 50. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here - https://amzn.to/2LFw3l0 Join my…
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Ep 668 - Does your teen spend a lot of time in their room?
In today's episode, I talk about why it is totally normal for your teen to spend time alone in their room and how to know when you should be concerned about it. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your…
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Ep 667 Healthy boundaries - what they look like and why we need them
In today's episode, I talk about healthy boundaries - both what they are and why we need them, and what happens when we don't have them. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here -...
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Ep 666 Navigating your toddler's "NO"
In today's episode, I share a huge parenting "win" for one of the parents with whom I work, and help you to see how you can use this win in your home. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my...
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Ep 665 Help! My child is so disrespectful!
In today's episode, I talk about the very common dynamic between parents and kids when kids are disrespectful, and I offer a different way of handling it. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of…
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Ep 664 Does it ever get easier to send our kids off to college?
In today's episode I talk about the similarities and differences between sending my son off for his junior year of college this week vs. sending him off for his freshman year two years ago in the midst of a global pandemic. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 663 Taking stock of this summer - are you pleased with yours?
This episode was inspired by my dear friend Cathy Adams of Zen Parenting Radio podcast. Have you reviewed your summer yet? Join me for more! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here -...
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Ep 662 What can the support of our loved ones really do for us?
This episode was inspired by the fact that several people I care about are going through some hard times right now and what observations I have made bearing witness to them. I hope you will join me and find inspiration here as well! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 661 Take one more bite?
In this episode, I talk about mealtime with our kids, which seems to be a very common source of stress and struggle in families. Join me to find out my thoughts! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my...
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Ep 660 You NEED a village!
I just returned from a most-fabulous trip to reconnect with some friends from high school. Many have not seen each other in 32 years. It was a wonderful trip and inspired me to share it with you today. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 659 Can we ask instead of demand?
In today's episode, I discuss an approach that may be new for you. Join me and see if it works well in your home! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here - https://amzn.to/2LFw3l0 Join my…
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Ep 658 Should you send your child to their room?
In today's episode, I talk about whether you should send your child to their room. This is a question I get asked frequently and today I wanted to share my thoughts on the matter. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 657 If you want your child to calm down, model it!
In today's episode, I share an idea for how you can navigate tense, stressful blowups in your home. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here - https://amzn.to/2LFw3l0 Join my FREE...
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Ep 656 Help! My kids are fighting with each other!
In today's episode, I help you to navigate how to respond (instead of react) when your kids fight with each other. This is particularly relevant in the summer, when kids typically are together more often with less structure. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 655 Do you go 0 to 8 in five seconds flat?
In today's episode, I share an ineffective way to react to our children as well as an effective way to instead respond. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here -...
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Ep 654 Do you need to replace some old, rusty tools?
In today's episode, I share an analogy with you that I use with the parents I coach. It is a really simple way to frame what we need to focus on as parents. Join me! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy…
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Ep 653 A simple way to ENJOY your life more!
Today's episode was inspired by a conversation I had recently with a mom I coach who feels like she is on the treadmill of life, having trouble keeping up and also having trouble finding the joy in her life. I hope this helps anyone who can relate! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 652 What is the GOAL of play anyway?
This question came up both in a recent session I had with a family as well as a podcast episode I listened to, so I knew I had to discuss it here. I hope you find value in today's episode! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 651 It takes the whole self to be a whole parent with Erin Baute
In today's episode, I talk with Erin Baute about the Enneagram and how that can help us to learn more about ourselves and become better parents in the process. Join us! You can connect with Erin on Instagram @livingtheenneagram ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 650 Making a successful transition home for your college child
If you have a young adult moving back home from college for the summer, you're going to want to tune in to today's episode! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFMYuRYxQS6LR10bqneIOA?sub_confirmation=1 Get your copy of my book here - https://amzn.to/2LFw3l0...
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Ep 649 Helping our kids to build wealth with Chris Larsen
In today's episode, I talk with Chris Larsen about how we can help our kids develop a healthy relationship with money and build wealth from an early age. Join us! If you want to learn more about Chris' work, you can find him here: www.nextlevelincome.com/parents ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel...
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Ep 647 How parents can promote or sabotage their high achieving kids with Dr Shirag Shemmassian
In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, who is the founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, and one of the world’s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of...
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Ep 646 A simple fix to end bedtime battles!
In today's episode, I share some ideas for ending the bedtime battles, which is a common struggle in families and has come up quite often recently with the parents I coach. Join me to find out more! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 645 Capturing life in six words with Larry Smith
In today's episode, I talk with Larry Smith, founder of the Six-Word Memoir Project, about his new book “A Terrible, Horrible, No Good Year: Hundreds of Stories on the Pandemic," as well as how we can tell powerful stories in just six words.. You can find out more about Larry's work at...
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EP 644 Why punishments don't work - a personal story
In today's episode, I talk about why punishments don't work and illustrate why with a personal story and a story from a family with whom I work. I hope this illuminates why punishment is not the best option when it comes to raising our children and I hope it inspires you! ► Subscribe to my…
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Ep 643 The importance of diversity in literature with Sailaja Joshi
In today's episode, I talk with Sailaja Joshi, founder of Mango and Marigold Press about why it is important to expose our children to a wide variety of authors and characters in stories as they are growing up. You can learn more about Sailaja's books at https://mangoandmarigoldpress.com/. ►...
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Ep 642 The power of a simple shift in our parenting - a success story!
In today's episode, I share a story about one of my clients and how a very simple shift completely transformed a situation she had been struggling with. It is so rewarding to get to help families in this way. Join me to hear more! ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 641 Raising fearless math learners with Dr. Angela McIver
In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Angela McIver, founder of Trapezium Math Club for kids in grades K-5. Angles shares with us how we can raise fearless, excited math learners. Join us! You can learn more about Trapezium Math Club here - https://www.trapeziummath.com/. ► Subscribe to my YouTube...
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Ep 640 Talking to our children about world events
Today's episode is dedicated to my sweet daughter Sydney, who would have turned 21 today if she was alive. Sadly, she died of a heart defect at the age of 24 days. Happy birthday in Heaven, my baby girl! Today I talk about how and what to tell our kids about the atrocious events in Ukraine. My...
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Ep 639 Protecting our children's mental health with Jason Reid
In today's episode, I talk with Jason Reid, founder of ChooseLife.org with the mission to end teen suicide by 2030. Jason suffered the loss of his son Ryan, who died by suicide and now he wants to prevent that pain in any other families. You can learn more about Jason's work at...
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Ep 638 Paying for college with Brad Baldridge
In today's episode, I talk with Brad Baldrige, host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, about how we can afford this massive investment. Join us! For more resources from Brad, visit https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources/. ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel here:...
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Ep 637 Parents - give yourself a break!
Life can get hectic at times. It's so easy to feel fear as a parent - are we making the right decisions? Are we messing up our children? I was inspired today by several parents who have reached out to me lately feeling very stressed and guilty about their parenting. Tune in to hear what I would...
About this show
Welcome to Powerful Parenting for Today's Kids - a podcast to help stressed and overwhelmed parents end struggles with disrespect, power struggles, tantrums, social media, anxiety, sensory issues, sports and more with their children! Do you long to understand, connect and communicate better with your child? You've come to the right place! Erin is a Mom, Entrepreneur, Certified Parent Coach, Mindfulness Coach, Author, and Motivational Speaker. Please send your parenting questions to [email protected].
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Erin Taylor