Anti Reactive parenting is all about planning ahead and anticipating the needs of your kids before they happen. Without anticipating the next steps, we fall into reactive parenting. Listen to Part 2 of this series as we discuss the long term implications of the Anti Reactive Parenting motto: Plan For What's to Come. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access...

Anti Reactive parenting is all about planning ahead and anticipating the needs of your kids before they happen. Without anticipating the next steps, we fall into reactive parenting. Listen to Part 1 of this 2 part series as we discuss the Anti Reactive Parenting motto: Plan For What's to Come. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access to premium content, in...

Recent trends in how society is reacting to and treating young adults show us there are some significant gaps in how children are being prepared for adulthood. Ultimately, who is responsible for preparing kids for adulthood? Listen as we weigh in on the influential forces in a child's life. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access to premium content, inclu...

In honor of 10 years of parenting, we have complied a list of our Top 10 Parenting Lessons we have learned along the way! If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access to premium content, including the new exclusive podcast LYFE: Daddy Date, Anti Reactive Parenting newsletter, and more. Your support will allow us to reach more people and change the discussion around ...

Anxiety is a condition affecting 1 in 5 Americans, but parenthood prevents many adults from recognizing anxiety and the impact it has on their mental health and well being. Listen as we discuss the surprising ways anxiety shows up in parents and what can be done to help. If you or someone you care about is struggling with anxiety, seek help from qualified healthcare provider. Find a Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists It's Okay Not to Be Okay: Moving Forward One D...

If you have more than one child living under your roof, chances are you've heard this phrase. Listen as we discuss Anti Reactive strategies to deal with feelings of unfairness, before resentment starts to weaken family relationships. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access to premium content, including the new exclusive podcast LYFE: Daddy Date, Anti Reactive ...

It's the start of a new school year! That means a lot of changes for your child and new social dynamics to sort out. Listen as we talk about the role of authenticity in starting the year out right. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access to premium content, including the new exclusive podcast LYFE: Daddy Date, Anti Reactive Parenting newsletter, and more. ...

Put on your pink and get comfy in your dream house, we are reviewing Barbie! Listen to our Anti Reactive review on the film and whether or not you should allow your kid to see it. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access to premium content, including the new exclusive podcast LYFE: Daddy Date, Anti Reactive Parenting newsletter, and more. Your support will...

Time for an Anti Reactive Parenting check in! Take a pause as we reflect on our current status as Anti Reactive or REactive parents and discuss how to get out of a parenting rut. For a refresher on the Anti Reactive Parenting basics, check out these episodes: Episode 1: Defining Your Values Episode 2: Raising Future Adults Episode 3: Choices Within Limits Episode 4: Natural Consequences Episode 5: Listening to the Little Things If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti ...

Like it or not, emotions are a key part of the human experience. Kids need help to make sense of their emotions and figure out what to do with them in a healthy way. Get ready to embrace those big feelings as we talk about emotional development across childhood and how to help your child grow through each stage. Need help? Check out these resources: "A Little SPOT of Emotion" books by Diane Alber "What Should Danny Do?" books by Ganit & Adir Levy "Atlas of the Heart" b...

Summer is (un)officially here! Listen as we discuss ways to prepare for an Anti Reactive summer and make the most it. LYFE Fatherhood: Episode 17-Faaamily Vacation! If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access to premium content, including the new exclusive podcast LYFE: Daddy Date, Anti Reactive Parenting newsletter, and more. Your support will allow us to r...

How strong is the level of trust between you and your child? Trust needs to continually be nurtured and maintained, especially as your child grows and experiences more freedom and more ownership over their life. Listen as we discuss how to build and reinforce trust across childhood and beyond. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access to premium content, i...

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Buckle up, it's gonna be May, aka the busiest time of the year. In true Anti Reactive form, we will be discussing ways to get ahead of the chaos so you can enjoy your child's shining moments that come with the end of another school year. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access to premium content, including the new exclusive podcast LYFE: Daddy Date, Anti React...

Time for an Anti Reactive check in! Ever look at your family and think, "Why does this keep happening?" There's probably a good reason for it, as well as a simple solution. Listen in for a "tune up" as you continue the marathon of parenthood. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by clicking this link! You will gain access to premium content, including the new exclusive podcast LYFE: Daddy Date,...

Why do some personalities get along and others don't? What do you do when personalities clash within your own family? Listen as Stephanie explains a basic framework for understanding personalities and how to manage the similarities and differences at home. Resources: Littauer, M., & Littauer, F. (2006). Wired That Way. Revell. https://thepersonalities.com/ If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by ...

Toys are an important part of your child's development and make up a lot of the magic of childhood. With so many products on the market, how do you decide what's a toy worth having and what's going to end up in the bottom of the toy box or cluttering up your home? Listen as we discuss the purpose of toys and how to determine if a toy is of meaning and quality. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting, please consider subscribing to the show by c...

Illness has been running rampant this winter. This episode is a means of solidarity with all of you struggling to stay well. Full-length episodes return in 2 weeks! If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting and gain access to exclusive content, you can support us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antireactive Submit your parenting story for a chance to be featured on our “Anti Reactive Parenting High Five” segment! Share accolades about a...

What's the deal with 6 year olds? You think you've made it as a parent, but then, BOOM.... the tears are flowing, the sass grows stronger, and now you have a Stage 5 Clinger. Listen as we discuss the developmental causes behind these behaviors and why this is all normal and short-lived. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting and gain access to exclusive content, you can support us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antireactive Submit your pare...

The Greatest Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, or the Millennials: Who did it best? Listen as we discuss what defines each generation as parents and what we can learn from where it went right, and where it went wrong. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Anti Reactive Parenting and gain access to exclusive content, you can support us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antireactive Submit your parenting story for a chance to be featured on our “A...