What is more effective: child-led or parent-led potty training?Is there a difference between potty training during the day and at night?What occurs in a child's brain during the potty training process? What causes bed night wetting? Join us as we discuss bedwetting issues with Dr. Steve Hodges, a leading authority on childhood toileting issues. Dr. Steve Hodges, a Professor of Pediatric Urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, has authored eight books for parents ...

Why is it important to set boundaries for your child's perspective?What happens to you, the parent, when you do not set boundaries?How do consistent boundaries foster respect and empathy within the family dynamic?This episode delves into why boundaries matter from the perspectives of children, parents, and families. It emphasizes the benefits of expressing clear expectations of needs and wants and respectful communication. Join me in this short and sweet episode and learn how co...

Many parents look forward to spending quality time with their families as the holiday season approaches. However, routine disruptions, pressure to meet extended family members, and the challenges of traveling with kids can also cause frustration and stress. This episode explores four crucial questions to consider before the holidays to ensure a mentally and technically prepared mindset and expectations. Want more? Online Workshop Stress - Free Holidays Tips on Instagram, FaceBoo...

How early can you start preparing your kid to learn? How can you foster an internal motivation for studying? What are the 4 signs that a child may be struggling academically? What does print awareness mean? Tune in to Dr. Marisel Schweitzer and me, as we delve into how to foster learning skills and curiosoty from an early age. Dr. Marisel Schweitzer is a parenting educator with 22 years of experience. She began her career as a teacher of bilingual and special education students. La...

As the Hostages Crisis is happening in Israel, Psychologist Dr.Emily Bashah and I had this important conversation where we discussed : How can a parent implement the idea of restorative justice versus retributive justice as they handle sibling fights? Is the American citizens (children) immune to extremism? How to speak with your kids about tragedies happening in the world? Dr.Bashah is the author of the book "Additive Ideologies" and a licensed psychologist with a private prac...

As the hostage crisis is happening in Israel, we had this important conversation with Dr.Emily Bashah, where we discussed: What is extremism? How does extremism relate to one’s sense of agency?How can you foster your children’s sense of agency?5 ways to Prevent Extremism from ChildhoodDr.Bashah is the author of the book "Additive Ideologies" and a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is an expert witness in criminal, immigration, and civil courts...

Many times I hear parents wanting to spark that internal motivation in their children to learn, acquire new skills, and be kind. But how do you do this? In this episode, you will learn what is intrinsic motivation, is external motivation bad? and how to support your children's internal motivation and how early you can do this. Additional relevant episodes : #36 Beyond Sticker Charts; How to Wisely Use External Motivators and Rewards?#32 "Roaring with Compassion: discovering parenting styles"#...

Why using external motivators are necessary for a child's development? How to create a reward system that is effective and fair? 7 non-materialistic reward ideas Today we discuss how to use external rewards to motivate your child to follow your directions, comply with certain routines, and develop good behaviors. We will cover the different types of external reward systems and address the concerns that some parents have about using external rewards, such as the fear that their children ...

At what age should the concept of consequences be introduced? How to use the "Budget Principle" as a consequence? What are logical vs natural consequences? What are the 5 key elements for effective consequences? This episode covers one of the most important tools you can have as a parent, and I know you might confuse punishment with consequences, so, tune in and understand the difference otherwise, you won't know it (that's the consequence :-)). Featured episodes: #34 How to set boundaries ...

Empowering Your Child with Limits and Love is easier said than done. So where to start? How to do it? Today, we're diving into the important topic of setting boundaries for kids. Boundaries are crucial for your kid's development, teaching them appropriate behavior, respect, and healthy routines. So Let's explore some key elements for effective boundary-setting and examples that will help you to come up with the "Boundaries action plan" for your family. Featured episode: #32 "Roaring with ...

Can you imagine your family free from power struggles? How can you tell if you are being caught in a power struggle or if you genuinely setting boundaries? This episode delves into the topic of creating a power struggle-free zone in your home. You will hear about three common areas of conflict between kids and parents: food, getting to shower, and screen time. Those examples will help you to understand the underlying reasons behind these boundaries, such as promoting healthy lifestyles ...

So what do lions, and lambs have to do with parenting style? How that parenting style affects children? And how is that all relate to boundaries? Inspired by the book "Raising Lions" by Joe Newman, in this episode of the Playground Talks podcast, you will explore the different parenting styles (permissive, authoritative, and authoritarian) and the delicate balance between child autonomy and parental authority. Check out this short and sweet episode and hear the pitfalls of bein...

It's not enough to set boundaries because there is a lot of impact on how your boundaries are perceived by the people around you, including your kids. So what are the 3 types of communication styles and how would your message sound different when you change the way you deliver it? Tune in and tell me if it's intriguing something for you HERE. Related episodes: #26 Time Boundaries For Parents And Kids#27 Sharing is caring! Is that so?? What do healthy Material Boundaries look like?As...

This episode is not only for kids, but it is also for us, the adults that sometimes unintentionally cross those intellectual boundaries between us... So tune in and understand what are intellectual boundaries, how to set them, and how to coach your child to respond when it's being violated. Relevant episodes: #26 Time Boundaries For Parents And Kids#27 Sharing is caring! Is that so?? What do healthy Material Boundaries look like?#28 What healthy emotional boundary look like for you and for ...

This episode covers : What falls under Physical Boundaries? One private space? Your child's body needs? What is your aunty's demand for a kiss from your child on Christmas? How do models consent to your kiddos?How to respond when your child wants to eat right when it's bedtime??Episodes mentioned: #11 What's Sex Education For Young Children? With Ruth Dollinger#23 "Healthy Eating Habits Is Not About Depriving Food Of Your Child But Rather Educating Your Child" with Karin Adoni#26 T...

Have you ever heard a caregiver saying: "Don't be so dramatic!" "You are too sensitive!" "It’s just a scratch, don't make a big deal of it" So this is actually dismissive of one feeling, and in this episode, I talked about what do healthy boundaries look like. and what are parents' roles when it comes to emotional boundaries? So join me for this important discussion (we wouldn't have had it 30 years ago...). Need help clarifying your emotional boundaries and how to resp...

This episode covers : What does a healthy material boundary look like?How to prepare your kids for sharing toys before the playdate?What's your material boundary (do you have to buy everything for your child? Do you must share your belongings (let's say, smartphone) with your kids?What does material boundary violation look like?Some food for thought: To whom do you feel comfortable borrowing things? For how long do you want to share those assets?How do you expect to have that ...

This episode covers : What are boundaries? Specifically, what do time boundaries actually mean? What are some specific examples you can set time boundaries for yourself and for your kids? Some food for thought: How much time do you need for yourself? How much time do you want to spend with your kids?How do you encourage your kids to set time boundaries?Before you mentor your kids around time boundaries, do you need help clarifying what's your time boundaries? Book your free 30 min...

How can you shape your kid's perspective with your everyday stories? How storytelling and drama therapy can serve you as a parent? In this special episode, I was talking to Donna Griffit. Donna is a corporate storyteller, who has worked globally for over 18 years with Fortune 500 companies, Start-Ups, and investors in a wide variety of industries. She has consulted and trained clients in over 30 countries, helping them create, edit and deliver verbal and written presentations, pi...

How is it to be a foreign-born parent in the US? What are nowadays parenting challenges? In this special episode, Nurzhan Sterbenz, a mom of a twin and the host of the "Foreign-Born Mama" podcast and I talked about different parenting styles, Nurzhan shared her childhood experiences growing up in Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia) and I shared my perspective around setting boundaries and why I transitioned from being an engineer to become a certified parenting coach by WCI (World Co...