After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings

Say GOODBYE To Pushback: The 3 Hacks That Will Change Your Life as a Parent

Mar 6, 2024

Learn 3 simple hacks to end power struggles with kids, backed by neuroscience. Shift kids from pushback to collaboration mode. Lay a healthy foundation for future relationships. Bonus hack for life-changing impact. Improve communication and foster firm kindness in parenting.

37:23

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Tyler

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Quick takeaways

Implement simple hacks to end power struggles with kids effectively.

Let children feel emotions without control, focus on intentional responses for healthier dynamics.

Deep dives

End Power Struggles with Three Concrete Hacks

To stop power struggles and avoid them completely, the podcast suggests three concrete hacks. These hacks provide simple solutions that can be implemented in under 30 seconds. By making statements instead of asking questions, giving choices, and swiftly enforcing boundaries, parents can navigate tricky situations effectively.

Introduction

2min

Improving Children's Learning with Online Program IXL

2min

Winter Struggles and Health Prioritization

4min

Emotional Release and Culinary Delights

5min

Overcoming Parenting Power Struggles

10min

Fostering Collaboration and Agency in Parenting

2min

Effective Communication Strategies with Children

6min

Parenting with Firm Kindness

8min

Embracing Children's Emotions

3min

10.

Parenting Hacks for Dealing with Toddler and Preschooler Behaviors

2min

Defiance. Pushback. Power struggles. They’re one of the hardest parts of raising kids, but we’ve got some great news for you—it *DOESN’T* have to be this way! Today on the pod we are going to teach you how to end power struggles FOR GOOD, starting NOW! Join Kristin, Deena, and their special guest, BLF’s very own VP hype squad (Kristin’s husband, Tyler), as they walk through the three simple hacks to stop power struggles in their tracks. Hit that play button ASAP because it’s going to be totally game changing and make your life as a parent *so* much easier! Highlights include:

Three incredibly *SIMPLE*, *CONCRETE* steps to stop power struggles in their tracks, before they even begin
Tips *backed in neuroscience* to retrain YOUR nervous system to stay steady in chaos moments and not engage in a tug-of-war with your toddler
Easy tips for shifting your kid from pushback mode to collaboration mode (YES, PLEASE)
EXACTLY how to react when your toddler pushes back, to end power struggles in the long-term
How to lay a healthy foundation NOW so that the power struggles are totally non-existent by the time you have a big kid or teenager
The *bonus* fourth hack that that will instantly change your life, your relationship with your kid, and even your relationships with other adults
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After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings

Say GOODBYE To Pushback: The 3 Hacks That Will Change Your Life as a Parent

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

End Power Struggles with Three Concrete Hacks

The Impact of Letting Them Feel Their Emotions

Personalization in Parenting and Setting Boundaries

Tools for Parenting Challenges in Every Stage

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts