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Successful Parenting
by Successful Parenting
The Successful Parenting podcast embodies an approach which encourages families to develop strategies aligned with their values, personal history, personality, and child’s emotional and cognitive development, resulting in more resilient, independent “future adults.” Families learn to establish goals that foster resiliency, identify current ineffective parenting, and create a new workable plan based on their identified family values.
Episodes
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94. That's All Folks!
Jacqueline and Robin would like to extend their heartfelt thanks as they wrap up two incredible seasons of their Successful Parenting podcast. They've cherished every moment of laughter and engaging conversation with their guest experts and listeners. Your support and participation have made…
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93. Farewell Season 2, but WAIT Season 3 is Quickly Approaching
During this episode, Jacqueline and Robin are reflecting on the highlights of Season Two, expressing gratitude for their listeners and the valuable insights gained from them, both personally and professionally. As they gear up for Season Three, they're excited to introduce a new format that...
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92. Part 2 Our Children are Worth It, the Conversation Continued
Welcome back to the second part of our enlightening series on supporting our children’s emotional health through physical well-being! In this episode, Jacqueline and Robin continue their deep dive into the crucial topic of body image. Our expert guest, Katie Primak, a licensed dietician, returns…
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91. Our Children are worth it: Fostering Positive Relationships with Food and Body Image
One of the most common questions Jaqueline and Robin receive is how to support our children’s emotional health. Research shows the significant impact of physical health on emotional well-being, including the roles of nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Join us for this week's episode, focusing on...
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90. Ben's Story: A Life of Grace and Courage
Listening to Benjamin's journey was both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Despite facing numerous challenges, his courage and resilience shone through, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him. From an early diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH), Benjamin navigated life with grace and...
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89. Happy Mother's Day 🪻
Join Jacqueline and Robin in this heartfelt Mother's Day special episode as we celebrate the incredible individuals who shape our lives. We examine the profound impact mothers have on us, and explore ways mothers can create healthy self-care. Whether you're a mother, have a mother, caretaker of...
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88. What Really is Confidence
Jacqueline and Robin are frequently asked by parents, "What are ways we can help our children grow their confidence?" In this week's episode, they tackle this important question head-on. Building confidence in children is a gradual process, requiring careful attention and nurturing. Jacqueline…
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87. What Makes a Happy Home
Reflecting on our childhoods, many of us may find that our homes were not always filled with happy memories. Whether due to family dynamics, personal challenges, or other factors, creating a nurturing environment was not always easy. But the good news is, it is never too late to cultivate a...
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86. Children Have Different Needs
Every child is unique, and understanding their individual needs is crucial for effective parenting. In this week's episode, Jacqueline & Robin delve into the nuanced art of recognizing and addressing the emotional needs of our children. From tailoring parenting approaches to supporting each…
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85. BE SMART: IT IS NOT ABOUT THE GUN
Jacqueline and Robin dive into some unchartered waters, and WOW, they learn a lot. Join in for this week's topic, focusing on safety, particularly GUN Safety. What this conversation is and what it is not! First, this is not about whether or not to own a gun, or if guns should or should not be...
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84. Signs to Connection
This week's episode will intrigue listeners as Jacqueline and Robin sit down with Dr. Etel Leit, a pediatric communication advocate. Dr. Leit has helped thousands of clients all over the nation, including many high-profile families in the Beverly Hills area. She has authored four books, and was...
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83. Hitting the Mark
While some children are better test takers than others, a little bit of guidance and prep can go a long way. 2024 brought about many changes in the standardized testing world, with new programs, guidelines, formats, and much more. This week, Jacqueline & Robin dive into the world of standardized...
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82. Do We Just Have High Standards for Ourselves and our Children?
Fear of failure or perfectionism, that is the question. We hear from families, either parents or children themselves, that a quest to avoid failure leads to increased stress, unrealistic expectations, and feelings of despair. This week’s topic explores this theme intentionally, looking at how our...
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81. A Time to Rest and Recharge, or Is it? 😎
Spring Break, or really any break from work or school, can bring a much-needed rest and fun. It can be a reset for children and parents alike. However, many listeners have said that while they hoped their children would feel more recharged and engaged following a break, this is Ien not the case....
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80. Successful Co-parenting, Even During Times of Turbulence
Parenting is, at times, challenging, especially when the parents are already dealing with conflict, extreme stress, hurt feelings, or even turbulence in their relationship. Some parenting relationships exist amongst separation, sometimes within the same house, divorce, or other unique dynamics....
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79. Brain Hacks: Our Children’s Mental Health & Ours
Hello Parents, have you ever dealt with your own mental health concerns? Have you ever worried about your child and struggled to know how to support them? Jacqueline & Robin have, which prompted them to reach out to expert, author, and keynote speaker Mike Bushman. In this week’s episode, Mike…
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78. The Impact of Positive Psychology on Parenting
What are some of the secrets to joyful parenting, or finding joy and gratitude during even the most challenging times of parenting? So often we may find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, looking for glimpses of hope amidst the chaos. This week’s guest expert, Shira Greenfield, teaches...
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77. Speaking to Our Children Openly about Death
This is no easy topic. Listeners have contacted us requesting tips on ways to support their children in dealing with these difficult conversations. Have you dealt with the loss of a loved one, maybe from a terminal illness, even one impacting a child directly or indirectly? This week’s episode...
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76. Plant the Seed Now
According to SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUHs) 2009 to 2014 data, about 1 in 8 children (8.7 million) aged 17 or younger lived in households with at least one parent who had a past year substance use disorder (SUD). Wow,...
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75. Why Class and School Engagment Matter
Jacqueline Rhew, LCPC, Dr. Robin Choquette, and Lauren Bilbrey, MA, LB1, share why class and school engagement matter. School engagement promotes mental health, resiliency, academic achievement, physical health, and social skill development for starters. Listeners will learn strategies to support...
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74. Talking to Our Children about Tragedy and Loss
Sometimes, tragedy or loss occurs unexpectedly, impacting our families and communities. It is often difficult to express our emotions in words, let alone know how to support and respond to our children as they navigate their grief, trying to make sense of it all. Jacqueline and Robin focus this...
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73. Fight or Not to Fight?
Parents often wonder "how much is too much" when it comes to their children's sibling fights, especially those that involve verbal or physical aggression. Does the old saying 'kids will be kids' apply here? Or should parents intervene? And if so, how and when? The other question that comes up a…
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72. NOT ALWAYS EASY, BUT IT JUST WORKS
This week’s episode is covering a topic that listeners often request. If you are a parent, you have most likely asked yourself, why is my child so defiant? Or where did I go wrong? Dr. Cecelia Horan sits down with Jacqueline and Robin to discuss real and practical strategies that work to reduce…
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71. THE MORE WE DO DIFFERENT, THE MORE WE WILL SEE DIFFERENT
What do we want to be different in 2024? Parents have reached out and told us that they want deeper connections with their children. Others have reached out and noted that they would like to work with their children on increasing confidence and autonomy. As parents, we can be our own harshest...
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70. Happy New Year 🎉
Jacqueline and Robin would like to wish all their listeners an incredibly Happy and Healthy New Year! A special note from Jacqueline & Robin, “We would like to share our appreciation to all our listeners and guest experts, especially for following along each week, sharing personal stories, and...
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69. Happy Holidays from our families to yours!
During this episode, Jacqueline and Robin share laughter and festive cheer. Listeners will also learn a few tips to sprinkle some routine and healthy habits, even making holidays fun. While holidays can be a time of love and joy, the excitement and hype can be overwhelming and even stressful for...
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68. It is a Mystery, or Is It?
As a parent or educator, you may have noticed that children of all ages are experiencing challenges when it comes to regulating emotions, especially in the face of adversity or a challenging or non-preferred activity. Jacqueline and Robin were excited to be joined by guest expert and author Joy...
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67. THE SECRET INGREDIENT
Join in for fun and laughs and leave with a deeper understanding of ways to deal with tough situations within your family. In this week's episode, listeners will learn the secret ingredient to thriving families, especially during challenging times. Dr. Saper, the guest expert on this week's...
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66. What is Perinatal Trauma ?
Jacqueline and Robin were unsure what to expect when they began their conversation with guest expert Melissa Gonski, LCPC. Melissa has a ‘tell it like it is approach’ along with her real and authentic style. Challenges with pregnancies, parenting, and perinatal trauma are not easy topics to...
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65. Organ and Tissue Donation You Say . . .
Please note this episode might provoke some strong emotional reactions. Some listeners may wonder why we need to understand more about organ donation than we do. It may not be a fun topic and may be uncomfortable to talk about. This conversation is needed during the season where we express our...
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64. Gratitude and the Impact on Childhood Mental Health
Many families associate Thanksgiving with a time to promote practices of gratitude. During this week’s episode, Jacqueline and Robin share what they are grateful for and how incorporating gratitude practices in daily parenting can deepen connections within the family and positively impact your...
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63. It’s all just a game, or is it?
Get ready, sports fans. This episode is going to bring you lots to think about. Jacqueline and Robin had the pleasure of interviewing Marc Anderson, a sought-after Mental Game Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an extensive history working with athletes and in schools. Marc’s passion...
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62. The Rollercoaster of Infertility
(This episode was recorded in June 2023) Research in 2019 suggests that Infertility impacts 10% of women between the ages of 15-44 in the United States. We believe this number is higher today. Jacqueline and Robin were joined by Erin this week to learn firsthand what it is like to experience and…
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61. Level 5 (Create Your Plan)
During this episode, listeners will follow along to Level 5, reviewing the previous four levels while learning how it all comes together to develop the Family Plan. Families have found the Successful Growth Model to be critical in developing their family plan, noting that the clarity of...
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60. Level 4 (Deal with Emotions)
Jacqueline and Robin share why Level 4 is one of their favorite levels of the Successful Growth Model. During their conversation, they explain why increasing awareness of emotions, as well as learning to regulate and respond to our own emotions, can improve our relationships with our children.…
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59. Level 3 (Communicate with Effective Language)
Take a dive into Level 3 and learn how communication styles and choice of words can impact our connections with our children. When you reflect on the phrases, questions, or comments you or family members often say in front of your children, what message is being delivered? During Level 3,...
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58. Level 2 (Identifying Values and Creating Goals)
Families often tell Jacqueline and Robin that Level 2 of the Successful Growth Model has been a critical element to the success of creating their family plan. During Level 2, families are encouraged to form goals based on their unique family values. Jacqueline and Robin believe that parents are…
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57. Level 1 (Assess Parent and Child)
Jacqueline and Robin are excited to take listeners on a deep dive into their five-level plan, beginning with level one. Listeners, grab a copy of our workbook and join us as we start with an understanding of our purpose and intentions behind writing the Successful Parenting Workbook. The…
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56. Celebrate the Small Wins
This week, author Dayna Abraham joins Jackie and Robin for an informative conversation filled with laughter and fun. Dayna has developed a model that she shares with listeners, including ways to help parents find ways to shift their parenting from a place of shame to empowerment. Listeners are...
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55. The Power of the Mindset in Sport
Join us for this week's episode, with guest expert Kate Schneider, as she joins Jacqueline and Robin to discuss ways parents can foster athleticism in their children from early on. Parents will gain insights into helping their children to engage in the world of play and sport, while teaching...
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54. The Father-Son Relationship
During this episode, our Guest Expert, Mark Sanders, joins Jacqueline and Robin for an intriguing conversation about the impact of the father-son relationship and how that relationship impacts families and our communities. Learning what effects can occur due to the absence of this relationship or...
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53. Instilling Strength & Confidence in Children
Families often ask us, what are some ways to promote confidence in our children? This week's guest expert, Master Jamie Neibling, a Fourth Degree Black Belt and a Middle School teacher shares with listeners how martial arts and some of its practices can help build confidence and resilience in...
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52. Over and Over Again . . . Parenting a Child with ADHD
Children with ADHD minds are often experienced as bright, adventurous, and creative. In contrast, parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming, even burdensome at times, as ADHD can include everything from creativity to defiance. While outsiders may view the child as disobedient, out of...
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51. When Should We Be Concerned | Our Mental Health Matters
We know that all children will struggle at different points in their lives. As a parent, it can be scary when your child is dealing with behavioral, emotional, or mental health-related concerns. In this episode, Jackie and Robin discuss how to recognize when your child may need extra support, as...
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50. Talk Less, Smile More
The title of this episode is a quote from the hit Broadway show Hamilton. We agree with Burr when he suggests, "Talk Less, Smile More" to Hamilton. This strategy works for parents too! Guest expert Dr. Melissa Katz joins us for an intriguing discussion about approaches parents can use to foster...
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49. We Are Back!
Jacqueline and Robin are excited to launch Season Two! Families have been writing-in all summer, mentioning their favorite episodes, as well as to make requests for topics they would like to hear. We have an amazing lineup of guest experts and are thrilled to unveil some surprises throughout the...
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48. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT That's a wrap, but wait, there's so much more!
A note to our listeners. Forty-seven episodes later, nearly 3800 listens, we have had guest experts and listeners from all over the United States and worldwide. We have had so much fun working with one another, interviewing guests, recording episodes, and, most of all, hearing from our listeners....
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47. Let's Talk Summer Fun
As parents, we are often ready to let go of some scheduling as summer approaches. The good news is there are fun ways to build in routine while encouraging our children to gain confidence, develop more social connections, and return to school feeling more physically and emotionally healthy. We...
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46. Making Differences Part 2
Tips for Parents to Help Motivate Their Children while Building Confidence. Lauren Bilbrey, MA, LBS1, founder of The Learning Lab, Clinical Supervisor of Education at Ascension-Alexian Brothers Behavioral Medicine. We often hear parents say, “My child is bright, just not that motivated.” In this...
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45. Navigating Neurodiverse Parenting: Being an Effective Partner with Your Child’s School
Neurodiversity is the concept that all humans vary in their neurocognitive ability. While we know that each child will have unique strengths and areas of weakness, the term neurodivergent describes a child who processes information differently. As many of us know, parenting can be challenging...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Successful Parenting podcast embodies an approach which encourages families to develop strategies aligned with their values, personal history, personality, and child’s emotional and cognitive development, resulting in more resilient, independent “future adults.” Families learn to establish goals that foster resiliency, identify current ineffective parenting, and create a new workable plan based on their identified family values.
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