

Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast
Dr. Kevin Leman: NY Times Best Selling Author
Want a kid without the attitude? A kid with character who isn't a character? If you're tired of defiant attitudes and power struggles with our ankle-biters or the disrespectful hormone group, listen to this podcast for the simple principles to Have a New Kid. Dr. Leman with his signature wit and commonsense psychology reveals why your kids do what they do and what you can do about it!
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Mar 28, 2023 • 17min
Are we contributing to our 6-year-old's crying fits? — Ask Dr. Leman 218 (Episode 463)
Dr. Leman discusses managing a manipulative child's tears and instilling responsibility through household chores for children. The podcast also explores the connection between childhood behavior and adult tendencies, and shares a comedic tale of wild pigs causing chaos in a garden.

Mar 21, 2023 • 21min
How to Earn Your Kid's Respect after Divorce (Episode 462)
Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, especially the kids. Listen in for Dr. Leman's advice on maintaining respect from your kids on this episode of the Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast. Show Sponsored by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Produced by Unmutable™

Mar 14, 2023 • 19min
How do we help our grandchildren through their parents' divorce? — Ask Dr. Leman 217 (Episode 461)
It's time for another Ask Dr. Leman: "How do we help our grandchildren through their parents' divorce?" Listen to Dr. Leman's response on this episode of Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast. Show Sponsored by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Produced by Unmutable™

Mar 7, 2023 • 18min
When Your Kids Should Get Their First Job (Episode 460)
How do you know when your kid is ready to join the workforce? Listen in for Dr. Leman's advice on this episode of the Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast. Show Sponsored by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Produced by Unmutable™

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Feb 28, 2023 • 15min
Why won't my 3.5-year-old stay in bed? — Ask Dr. Leman 216 (Episode 459)
It's time for another Ask Dr. Leman: "Why won't my 3.5-year-old stay in bed?" Listen to Dr. Leman's response on this episode of Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast. Show Sponsored by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Produced by Unmutable™

Feb 21, 2023 • 18min
My Pre-teen Daughter Needs to Make Friends (Episode 458)
Dr. Leman discusses how parents can help their pre-teen children make friends by fostering friendships through activities, understanding their unique personality traits, being attentive to their social behaviors, engaging in community service, teaching the value of serving others, navigating challenges in a self-centered society, understanding birth order differences, shifting from authoritarian to relational parenting, emphasizing individuality, instilling responsibility, and fostering relationships through quality time and tailored parenting.

Feb 14, 2023 • 22min
Our 16-year-old is using illegal drugs. Do we let him live on his own? — Ask Dr. Leman 215 (Episode 457)
It's time for another Ask Dr. Leman: "Our 16-year-old is using illegal drugs. Do we let him live on his own?" Listen to Dr. Leman's response on this episode of Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast. Show Sponsored by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Produced by Unmutable™

Feb 7, 2023 • 21min
Back to the Basics: Are You Running a Home or a Hotel? (Episode 456)
Dr. Leman goes back to the basics and discusses the home vs. hotel concept on this episode of the Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast. Show Sponsored by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Produced by Unmutable™

Jan 31, 2023 • 18min
How do I stop arguing with my 7-year-old who corrects everything I say? — Ask Dr. Leman 214 (Episode 455)
It's time for another Ask Dr. Leman: "How do I stop arguing with my 7-year-old who corrects everything I say?" Listen to Dr. Leman's response on this episode of Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast. Show Sponsored by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Produced by Unmutable™

Jan 24, 2023 • 19min
Back to the Basics: Using Your 4 Aces (Episode 454)
Dr. Leman goes back to the basics and lists the "4 aces" every parent has on this episode of the Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast. Show Sponsored by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Produced by Unmutable™