Parenting In The Thick Of It With Louise Clarke

Research is showing that the symptoms of too much screen time on a child's brain are very, very similar to those of ADHD. If a screen detox is proving to significantly relieve such symptoms, perhaps children with ADHD would respond well to it too? There is one well-known Child Psychiatrist who will not test a kid for ADHD until the kid has undergone a screen detox. When I read this, I thought WOW - that's super interesting! Tune in... In this episode I refer to a book called "Reset Your Child's Brain" by Victoria Dunckley PH.D. You can find a copy of it here: https://amzn.to/2OVbZxQ Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/par

We all hope that our kids will be "good sports" and acquire all the skills required to BE this person! What do they need to be able to do this? And how can we make sure they will be good sports? Our actions and conversations, on and off the field, influence our kids more than we could ever believe and role modelling this to our kids is so very important. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/@mlouiseclarke iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po

How much is enough? How much is too much? Those are the million dollar questions and ones to which there is no one answer! I always like to look at screen time not so much as time spent on screens but as time lost to real time because framing it this way helps me see when enough is enough and when a limit needs to be set. Tune in as I discuss this and more and one super interesting fact about what happens when kids go on a 4 week screen-fast... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/

Do you expect your child to meet your needs? Do you think your child can meet your needs? Is it fair to presume that your child should meet your needs? Who can meet your needs? Interesting questions huh! When we "expect" or think that someone else can meet our needs, we always run the risk of those needs not being met. Let me explain. Last Saturday I desperately needed my daughter to "meet" my needs but had she met my needs, she wouldn't have met her own! What did I do? Tune in and tap into one of the biggest lessons we need to learn as moms, parents, human beings: Only you can meet your own needs. My daughter knows this and I know it too but it can be so hard to put into practice... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: ht

Being Mindful to watch each moment unfold with no judgment but with openness, curiosity and kindness is amazing but if we are not first aware of our minds and when we are in thought, we will deny ourselves the very presence we are trying to attain before we are even out the gate. In this episode I discuss this and more, for there is always more! Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/@mlouiseclarke iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/par

Over the last two months I have been discussing the wonderful book "The Gift Of ADHD" by Dr. Lara Honos-Webb and today on the show I am excited to share with you a recorded conversation I had with the author. In it she shares years of learning, experience and wisdom regarding ADHD - and includes the top 3 things she advises parents to focus on when parenting a child with ADHD. Tune in...  The Gift of ADHD by Lara Honos-Webb, PH.D  Amazon.com link to the book here: https://amzn.to/2Sqgsgp Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Parenting In The Thick Of It F

Do you have a "controlling" or "strong-willed" or "defiant" child? Have you ever asked yourself why your child might be exhibiting this behavior? There is always an unmet need beneath every behavior and in this episode, I share with you the unmet need beneath control and what steps you can take to dealing with it. If you have a controlling child then this is for you - these patterns can be broken but it all starts with you. Tune in... Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Medium: h

A couple of months ago I recorded episode # 211 on The Parenting In The Thick Of It Show titled: “Helicopter Or Parachute Parent?” which was sparked by this quote: “I think that instead of helicoptering our kids, we should be strapping some parachutes on their backs made out of things like common sense, kindness and courage. Then I think we should teach them to jump.” by Julie Lythcott-Haims. Suffice to say that it has been one of my most downloaded episodes, so… what better way to give you more of what you want than to interview the author of the quote! In this interview, New York Times bestselling author of "How To Raise An Adult", Julie Lythcott-Haims gives you so much actionable advice to help you break free of the over-parenting trap (one which we all fall into - myself included) and prepare your kid for success. It's packed full of stories, wisdom and learning and is not to be missed. Tune in... You can purchase a copy of Julie's book here via this amazon link: https://amzn.to/2OGMYGO For more informati

This episode was sparked by an article I read on the correlation between irregular bedtime routines and behavior challenges which was based on a study of 10,000 kids, aged 3 - 7 years-old, and published in the journal of Pediatrics. The results were quite fascinating and it would appear that having bedtimes that are all over the map do not bode well for children. Tune in... The full article can be found here: http://bit.ly/2TQXHzg For more advice on how you can end bedtime struggles, don't forget to tune in to episodes 87 & 93 on this podcast where I share with you my top 10 tips for developing a healthy bedtime routine with your kiddos. Episode 87: http://bit.ly/2FQUSul Episode 93: http://bit.ly/2UnuXST  Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5Efa

Finding presence and being present is something that is talked about a LOT today but for many, it is elusive. In this episode, I help you tap into the NOW and the present moment and offer you ideas and techniques that you can use to do it when you are on your own. Nothing I have ever tried and done in my life has helped me like this has and in this guided meditation, I guide you to do what you need to do to tap into the now and your true presence. Tune in...  Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentin

In Chapter 9 (“Your Emotionally Expressive Child”) of the amazing book “The Gift of ADHD” by Lara Honos-Webb PH.D., she reviews the way in which your child's emotional sensitivity can be seen as a gift. It is well documented and researched that children with ADHD have little emotional control and are prone to emotional outbursts - they wear their hearts on their sleeves for sure! But these very symptoms that you may have come to dread actually represent an amazing gift; emotional sensitivity and intensity. The challenge for parents is to help our kids manage their emotions and deal with them in socially acceptable ways.  In this chapter, the author offers techniques to help you and your child better monitor and manage emotions as they emerge. Tune in...  The Gift of ADHD by Lara Honos-Webb, PH.D  Amazon.com link to the book here: https://amzn.to/2Sqgsgp Follow Me Online Here Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Fac

The episode today was inspired by a quote by L.R. Knost - "Wait, so you want me to grow into an adult who thinks for myself, acts independently and stands by my choices, but while I'm a child you want me to be submissive, compliant, and pliable? I think we need to talk!". As parents I think we have to be very careful to not send our kids mixed messages and make sure that our own behavior is in alignment with the values and life skills we want to instil in them. Tune in...  Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: ht

What do you do when your 5-year-old yells "Quiet time! No one can talk. Quiet time!” whenever you try to have a conversation with your partner - how do you respond? It is important to remind yourself that many of the behaviors that toddlers typically display are, more often than not, age appropriate and par for the course for the age. It doesn't make it any easier to deal with but it does help you feel that you are not alone and there is nothing "wrong" with your toddler. In this episode, I respond to this mom who wrote to me with this challenge and gave her some ideas that she can try to incorporate into her parenting. Whether it is this, or a similar toddler behavior, much of this can be applied to many different challenges because all children need to feel that they are seen, heard, feel that they matter, are worthy and belong. Tune in...   Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.

As many of you know, I have been dedicating an episode per week to each of Dr. Rebecca Ray's 8 Daily Choices. To date, I have covered: Patience Over Pushing, Authenticity Over Approval, Open-Hearted Over Guarded and today, Consistent Over Casual.  Developing a consistent approach to many things pertaining to my parenting practice has helped me so much, especially when it comes to healthy boundary setting, the way in which I respond to my kids and being true to my word to name a but a few. Join me as I expand on this and discuss the importance of being consistent.    Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paren

Being able to give ourselves a space or buffer between what we experience and our "response" to the experience, in order to move beyond the reaction, is a gift and one for mom's that can buy us out of many potential arguments and battles with out kids. I call it the power of the pause. In that space, being able to tap into our breath to ground and calm us and keep us present and away from fear is a lifeskill I recommend to all the moms I work with in  my parent coaching practice. Over the years, I have honed in on this skill and it saves me time and time again. Curious? Tune in...   Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/p

In Chapter 8 (“Your Exuberant Child: Reframing Hyperactivity”) of the amazing book “The Gift of ADHD” by Lara Honos-Webb PH.D., she reviews the way in which the symptoms of hyperactivity can be seen as a valuable resource. Anyone with a child with ADHD knows just how challenging and huge this "H" is. And managing "it" demands a lot of energy from you! The more you can learn to view this surplus of energy as the valuable resource that it is, and help your child develop an awareness for his/her energy, the better. What revs your child's engine up even more than usual and what slows it down are questions you and your child "should" know the answers to. Tune in...   And the most exciting thing of all is that I have just interviewed the author, Dr Lara Honos-Webb for the podcast and will air that episode on Friday 5th April. Make sure you put it in your calendar. You don't want to miss it!  The Gift of ADHD by Lara Honos-Webb, PH.D  Amazon.com link to the book here: https://amzn.to/2Sqgsgp Follow M

In this episode, I interviewed Heidi Dellaire, the founder of Love Wide Open. She has just published an AMAZING book called "Roots & Tendrils" - a collection of poetry so raw and emotional with such a pure expression of vulnerability that I doubt there's a parent out there who will not relate deeply to it. There are so many lessons in it and it is oh so good. I sat down to read a couple of poems and 2 hours later, had read the whole thing! In the podcast today, she shares with us many nuggets including an amazing valve analogy she has with regard to taking care of ourselves and ways in which to help adults and children alike become more in touch with their emotions. It was a super inspirational chat and one that I did not want to end - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Tune in... For those of you in the USA, you can order Heidi's book through amazon at this link: https://amzn.to/2U3OrvC For those of you in Canada, you can oder Heidi's book through amazon at this link: https://amzn.to/2TgZ9e5 You can f

In this episode I share with you a conversation I recently had with my 16-year-old daughter about picking school subjects, courses and college requirements. I had to witness what was coming up for me and do what I needed to do so that I could stay present to her needs in the moment and not let my fear sabotage the whole affair. When I shared this with a friend she said “How on earth did you not get triggered by this?” and I said "The short answer - “Meditation!” plus an awareness for what is going on in my head in the moment. Too good to not share. Tune in…   Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick

Have you ever given much thought as to what it takes to be open-hearted? Do you think you can “train” your children to be open-hearted? It’s an interesting question isn’t it! In the episode, I chat about what I think it takes to show up with an open-heart and how we can role model this to our kiddos and hopefully equip them to be able to do the same. Tune in…   Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingInTheThickOfIt/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Medium: https://medium.com/@mlouiseclarke iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/p

Has anyone ever told you to just “let it go”? Or have you found yourself saying “why can’t I just let it go?” And were you able to let it go? In this episode, I discuss just what this means and why it is so hard to do. When we think we need to let go of something, it’s because it no longer serves us or we no longer want it right? But when we no longer want something, we are effectively resisting it and we all know that what we resist persists which is why it makes it so darn hard to let go of. In trying to let it go, we are in fact encouraging it to stay! It seems like a bit of a vicious circle but it doesn’t need to be. There is something you can do and I explain what. Tune in…   Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA FB Parent Support Group: