Parenting In The Thick Of It With Louise Clarke

What does your child think of himself? Is he hard on himself? Does he feel down on himself at times? It's hardly surprising given all he has to try and cope with. In today's episode, I discuss Chapter 2 and 3 from the book "The Gift of ADHD". Understanding that your child's thoughts create his feelings, and that his feelings create his actions / behavior is vitally important to you being able to protect and nurture his developing sense of worth and self-esteem. 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/pare

When you understand why siblings fight and what they need to learn as a result of it, it makes it much easier to help them work things out without becoming caught up in it with them. The problem is, all too often, and of course with the best of intentions, we become a part of it and when we do, the fighting, arguing and bickering persists, and our kiddos don't develop the skills they need to learn to handle conflict. If you struggle with bickering, arguing, fighting kids, then this one is for 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 T

A saw a quote yesterday by Julie Lythcott-Haims, the author of How To Raise An Adult and it prompted the episode today. I was fortunate to hear her speak at a parenting event I attended a couple of years ago and she was / is nothing short of brilliant. It is so vital that we equip our kids with the life skills they need and not "helicopter" around them, with the best of intentions, of course. Tune in as I explain how you can hope to parent in a way that will raise your child to be an adult with the life skills they need...  You can see Julie's TED Talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/julie_lythcott_haims_how_to_raise_successful_kids_without_over_parenting 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:&nb

Many of us are not bad at setting the boundary ie. saying "You can have 1 hour on your iPad." But how good are we at actually holding the limit and dealing with the inevitable pushback when the hour is up? In almost all the work I do with parents, this is one area where they admit they need help. Do you? If so, tune in as I share my boundary dance secrets...   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/pod

I am reading a great book at the moment called "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" by Robin Sharma, and in it there was a great dialogue about cultivating our minds and cultivating our gardens which inspired me to record this episode. What we "put" in our minds and subject our minds to, and what we choose to listen to is sooooo important and such a great thing to be able to develop a filter for. 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 i

In today's episode, I discuss Chapter 1 from the book "The Gift of ADHD". Whilst ADHD might not be seen as a "gift", we have to learn to see beyond the confines of the diagnosis and the negativity that the ADHD label might put upon a child and shift our focus to what makes each child with it (or without it) shine. We have to uncover and unleash the gifts that will be there that we just can't see because we are all too often, focused on the downsides of the "disorder". 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/podcas

In parts 1 and 2 in this series I talk about the importance of meeting your needs and getting beneath your child's "behavior", and being able to set kickass boundaries, hold the limits and deal with the pushback. You see, if you don't have enough in your tank, you will not be able to deal with the pushback and stay non-reactive, and to add in the teachings from today's episode, nor will you be able to zip it, not say it and not take it personally... all the things you have to be able to do if you hope to stand a chance of preserving your sanity! 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

In part 1 in this series, I talk about how you HAVE to make sure you give yourself what you need and that it is selfish not to rather than be seen as selfish to do. Today, I am talking about BOUNDARIES. Yup... they are one of THE most important things you can do to preserve your sanity and precious band width. Tune in as I share with you how it all works... 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

I don't think there is a mom out there who doesn't need to take measures to preserve her sanity because let's face it, there is no kid out there who does not push their mom to their limits! In this 3 part series I'll be sharing 4 things that have totally helped me preserve my sanity and they will help you too. 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/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with

In this episode I share with you exactly how my meditation practice bailed me from a potentially hot-mess parenting moment. When I told my friends what happened last Friday evening, they couldn't believe that I held it together. One of them even asked my son if it was true to which he replied: "Yes, she's telling the truth, my mom was totally calm - like she never even raised her voice. I did, but she didn't!!". Tune in... And, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure (until midnight Jan 29, 2019), an online parenting course created by myself and my amazing colleague, Erin Taylor.  More information and registration details can be found here: https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/ 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

This is such an important thing to ask yourself and know AND to also know where you are on your "reactivity scale". In this episode I share with you my "secret" that will help you show up in a way that will allow you to meet your child's needs. PLUS, I introduce a new thing I'm doing for the next 10 Fridays on the podcast on ADHD. I'm going to be going through a chapter per week from the amazing book called "The Gift Of ADHD"  by Lara Honos-Webb, PH.D. It will be like a book club so.... if you can and you're keen, hop over onto Amazon, grab yourself a copy and join me. It's going to be so cool AND I'm going to try and get the author onto the show with me. Watch this space. The link to the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Gift-ADHD-Transform-Problems-Strengths/dp/1572248505/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548965730&sr=8-1&keywords=the+gift+of+adhd   Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingp

In parts 1 and 2 in this series on homework I share with you some ideas to help you navigate this challenge. In today's episode, I share with you a challenge I received from a listener around homework and how I helped her deal with the frustrations she was facing with her 11-year old son. What I share will hopefully help you put into context the teachings and suggestions from episodes 199 and 200. 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/@mlouisecl

In episode 200 I gave you many ideas to help you deal with the "beast"! Today I share with you something that is super powerful in helping you engage with your child over homework so as to work with it and your child and not against it and him or her. 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/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id1358492950 Website: https://yourparentingpa

There is no family who escapes this battle - what's with some teachers and the amount of homework they give! There's no way around this one but gaining some clarity around your underlying fears about it will help, and why when it's given for the right reasons it is not so bad. It's actually often us that make it worse than it needs to be!!!! And I speak for myself until I learned!! 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 iTun

You Have To Learn To Look Beneath The Behavior - Your Child's & Your Own In the first 3 parts in this series, I touched the surface of this and spoke about how we can use the iceberg to highlight the fact that there is always much more going on beneath the surface than meets the eye. As parents we have to learn how to not take our child's "surface" behavior personally so as to not become triggered by it. It is only then that we might stand a chance of being able to keep our cool, not lose our s#*t and therefore be able to meet our child's need (the unmet one which is driving the behavior). For beneath the surface is always an unmet need. Tune in... And, don't forget, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure (only till midnight on 29 Jan, 2019), an online parenting course created by myself and my amazing colleague, Erin Taylor.  More information and registration details can be found here: https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/ Follow Me Online Here: Insta

I meet so many moms today who are struggling in their lives; they are running around like crazy people, caught on the hamster wheel unable to get off and feeling the stress of it all. In this episode, my work partner Erin Taylor and I discuss some of the ways in which you can cure the chaos in your life. Tune in... And, don't forget, if you are a mom interested in the course we talked about here today, you can now register for The Chaos Cure via the link below, but remember, it's only open till midnight on Tuesday 29 Jan, 2019). More information and registration details can be found here: https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/ 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/g

Every Child Needs To Be Celebrated For Their Uniqueness & Know That They Have Everything They Need Within In today's fast-paced and "material" world, it is all too easy for kids to become caught up in it all and look to "things" in order to define themselves. Many of them do not even know who it is they really are. Who does your child think they are? Have you ever asked them? Tune in as I share a beautiful story and shed some insight on how we can help our children understand just who it is they are and that they have everything they could ever need - within. And, don't forget, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure (only till midnight on 29 Jan, 2019), an online parenting course created by myself and my amazing colleague, Erin Taylor.  More information and registration details can be found here: https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/ Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/

What Every Child Needs To Know & Feel There are 6 key things that every man, woman and child needs to know and feel but the problem is that when we are triggered and in a reactive state, we render ourselves incapable of meeting these deepest needs in our child. Tune in as I discuss this fundamental understanding... And, don't forget, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure (only till midnight on 29 Jan, 2019), an online parenting course created by myself and my amazing colleague, Erin Taylor.  More information and registration details can be found here: https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/ 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://w

It's Not About Your Kids, It's About YOU! When your focus of attention is all on your child's behavior, you can overlook so much and miss the opportunity to be able to guide, help and support your child through whatever it is they are going through. Why is this? It is only by first focusing on yourself, and being attuned to how you are showing up, and knowing how you can control your own behavior in response to your child's that you might be able to tame your reactivity and therefore respond in a way that allows you to meet your child's needs. Tune in as I discuss this important understanding... And, don't forget, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure (only till midnight on 29 Jan, 2019), an online parenting course created by myself and my amazing colleague, Erin Taylor.  More information and registration details can be found here: https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/ Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinteres

It's all too easy for kids today to identify themselves with "likes" on Instagram, the new cool shoes, their grade, the friends they hang out with, the house they live in or the label you or a teacher might have inadvertently given them - "He's such a SMART boy" or "She is such a GOOD student" or "He's my DREAMER or WILD child". Who does your child truly believe him/herself to be? What if you find that their sense of being is attached to these external things? There are many things you can do and in this episode I discuss some of them. Tune in... And, don't forget, if you are a mom looking to cure the chaos, you can now register for The Chaos Cure (only till midnight on 29 Jan, 2019), an online parenting course created by myself and my amazing colleague, Erin Taylor.  More information and registration details can be found here: https://revolutionizinglife.teachable.com/ Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourp