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Dec 29, 2024 • 6min

2433: How to Cope With Sibling Rivalry by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Empathy-Driven Strategies for Parents

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2433: Adina Soclof's insights on sibling rivalry offer practical, empathy-driven strategies for parents to manage conflicts at home. By avoiding judgmental questions, implementing a three-step approach to guide children toward problem-solving, and using unifying phrases, parents can foster cooperation and teach lifelong conflict-resolution skills. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/cope-with-sibling-rivalry/ Quotes to ponder: "You guys are having trouble figuring out how to clean up the family room. You feel like you end up doing more and that's not fair. What would seem fair to both of you?" "It is natural for siblings to fight; they are each vying for a parent's attention." "Sometimes you will do more, and sometimes your sibling will. That's how it works." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 29, 2024 • 11min

2432: 8 Simple Ways to De-Stress and Rejuvenate When You Can't Take a Vacation by Mirna Segal with Tiny Buddha

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2432: Discover eight practical techniques to relieve stress and rejuvenate your mind and body without stepping away from daily responsibilities. Mirna Segal shares simple, effective methods from mindfulness exercises to creative outlets that foster inner peace and vitality right where you are. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/8-simple-ways-de-stress-rejuvenate-cant-take-vacation/ Quotes to ponder: "Stress is inevitable, but how we respond to it can transform our experience." "Rejuvenation isn't about escaping life; it's about finding ways to feel alive within it." "Even the simplest practices, like deep breathing or mindful pauses, can make a big difference." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 28, 2024 • 9min

2431: How To Get Your Kids to Talk to You AND Help Your Child Develop Good Homework Habits by Julie Morgenstern

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2431: Julie Morgenstern's insights offer practical strategies to foster meaningful communication with children and guide them in developing good habits, whether in conversations or homework routines. By asking open-ended questions, listening more than speaking, and tuning into their unique patterns, parents can create safe spaces for self-expression. Likewise, embracing the role of a learning coach allows children to cultivate independence, critical thinking, and time management skills. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/6/18/how-to-get-your-kids-to-talk-to-you & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2019/8/22/help-your-child-develop-good-homework-habits Quotes to ponder: "Conversation is the gateway to the inner thoughts, insights, and experiences of another person." "It has to be safe for kids to share all kinds of feelings with you, not just the happy ones." "Your job is to ask questions that will stimulate your child to talk. Nurture the discussion with phrases like, 'tell me more about that' and 'that is so interesting.'" Episode references: Calm: https://www.calm.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 27, 2024 • 7min

2430: Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids Part Two by Shana Olmstead on Parenting Advice

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2430: Shana Olmstead highlights how raising emotionally healthy children begins with doing our own inner work as parents. By modeling mindful responses, trusting children's intuition, and encouraging open emotional expression, we can help them connect with their authentic selves and grow into confident, emotionally intelligent individuals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shanaolmstead.com/2020/06/01/raising-emotionally-healthy-kids-part-two/ Quotes to ponder: "When we as parents get triggered by our children, it's still never about them. It's not personal." "Trust that helping them to follow their own internal compass instead of yours will lead them to a much happier and more fulfilled life in the long term." "When you worry, they worry; when you trust, they trust." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 26, 2024 • 8min

2429: Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids Part One by Shana Olmstead on How To Foster Emotional Health in Children

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2429: Shana Olmstead explores how conscious parenting can foster emotional health in children by addressing inherited emotional patterns and cultivating open communication. She shares practical tips, including respecting children as individuals, maintaining a lighthearted energy, and encouraging discussions about emotions, emphasizing the profound impact of parents' inner work on their children's emotional resilience and future relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shanaolmstead.com/2020/05/26/raising-emotionally-healthy-kids-part-one/ Quotes to ponder: "Kids are people too! They are individuals that deserve to be respected and honored, even while we have to make them clean their rooms!" "The feelings stay stuck inside if they are not expressed. And expressing them doesn't kill us!" "Doing your own internal work is the absolute best parenting tool you can have!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 25, 2024 • 9min

2428: 3 Ways to Set Clear Boundaries When You're Grieving by Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge on How To Navigate Vulnerability

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2428: Reid Peterson shares practical strategies for setting boundaries while grieving, offering tools to navigate vulnerability and find healing. Learn how to state your needs, confidently say yes or no, and honor your need for privacy, all while embracing self-compassion during your journey through loss. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/wholistique/3-ways-to-set-clear-boundaries-when-youre-grieving-7a06141c1a6 Quotes to ponder: "State your needs rather than asking for them to be met. It keeps you empowered and sets boundaries with others." "Say yes only when it feels like an absolute yes. Trust that your boundaries help you heal." "Time alone is a sacred space necessary for your grieving process - it's where you self-nurture, care for, and love yourself." Episode references: Center for Loss & Life Transition: https://www.centerforloss.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 24, 2024 • 9min

2427: Read This When You're Feeling Unloved & Unsure about Yourself by Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie on Self-Compassion

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2427: Irene Elias reminds us that feeling unloved or uncertain is often tied to forgetting our innate worth and beauty. Through heartfelt insights and an empowering perspective, she inspires a renewed sense of self-compassion, urging us to embrace our imperfections and cherish our unique journey. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://selflovejunkie.com/read-this-when-youre-feeling-unloved-unsure-about-yourself-youre-not-this-will-help/ Quotes to ponder: "You are not your pain, your mistakes, or your past these are just layers to your story, not the essence of who you are." "The love you crave starts with you; it's the kind of love that holds space for all of who you are." "Let go of the need for validation from others and trust in the beautiful soul you already are." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 23, 2024 • 7min

2426: Do You Think About a Future Before There's a Present by Evan Marc Katz on Projecting while Dating

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2426: Evan Marc Katz highlights how projecting into the future too quickly in relationships can sabotage genuine connection. He urges a mindful approach to dating by focusing on the present and letting relationships unfold naturally, rather than being ruled by fear or overly cautious rules stemming from past experiences. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/do-you-think-about-a-future-before-theres-a-present Quotes to ponder: "Putting your future first is sabotaging your ability to form strong connections AND causing you to get hurt unnecessarily." "My overall message is that you have to let the relationship play itself out at an organic pace, instead of trying to look into the future." "You may think you're being smart by gathering information to protect yourself, but all it does is drive most men away." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 22, 2024 • 9min

2425: Pain Is Inevitable; Suffering Is Optional by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich on How To Transform Adversity Into Growth

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2425: This thought-provoking piece explores the distinction between pain and suffering, emphasizing that while pain is a natural part of life, suffering is shaped by how we respond to challenges. With insights on shifting perspective and embracing resilience, it offers actionable wisdom to transform adversity into growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thinklessandgrowrich.com/pain-is-inevitable-suffering-is-optional/ Quotes to ponder: "Suffering is what we add to pain by resisting it, denying it, or attaching to it in unhealthy ways." "Pain tells us something has changed; it's a signal, not a sentence." "You can't control the storm, but you can choose how to navigate through it." Episode references: Man's Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 22, 2024 • 8min

2424: Do You Have An Emergency List For Your Family by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2424: Michelle Schroeder-Gardner highlights the critical importance of creating a financial emergency response plan to safeguard your family during unexpected events. By organizing essential documents, keeping them securely stored, and ensuring loved ones know how to access them, you can provide peace of mind and prevent added stress in challenging times. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/06/financial-emergency-list-for-an-emergency-response-plan.html Quotes to ponder: "It's best to keep a financial emergency response plan of everything just in case something were to happen, even if it's something no one ever wants to think about." "Collecting all of this information is not enough. You will want to go over everything with the person who would be next in charge after you, as they may have questions about how to access certain accounts." "Having all your stuff organized is going to be a huge help to your loved ones, who will likely need to figure this stuff out during a very emotional time." Episode references: Family Emergency Binder by Smart Money Mamas: https://smartmoneymamas.com/family-emergency-binder In Case of Emergency Binder: https://emergencybinders.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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