Ep 024: I’ve Tried Everything, And Nothing Works

If you are a parent, chances are you have uttered the expression, “I’ve tried everything, and nothing works!” It comes with the territory when parenting a complex kid. Eventually the truth emerges: your kid may not be ready to be helped. Even if they are, have you found the right thing to help? Elaine and Diane dive into this age-old expression and discuss developing a clear goal and finding something that creates lasting change.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss navigating the waters of finding what works to create change, and when to reevaluate or adjust what you are doing.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Identifying the right modality. Is there buy-in for your kid?Are you focused on “fixing” or managing?Set realistic expectations, focus on incremental changes, and be persistent.Connect with Elaine and Diane:www.impactparents.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/@impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparentsLinks Mentiond:Want to know more about Sanity School For Parents?Motivation GuideIn this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, join with parents all over the world who are successfully using these 3 steps and 7 quick tips to motivate their children and teens to respond to requests without meltdowns, distractions, or pushback.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices