Parenting In The Thick Of It With Louise Clarke

The truth is sometimes hard to face and never more so than the moment we realize that we have played a part in creating some of the socially unacceptable patterns of behaviour we see in our children (eg. not listening, disrespect, control). In order to fix things, we need to look at fixing ourselves over trying to fix our kiddos. They are not broken. Tune in...

In this episode, I have a special guest with me... my 13-year-old son! He has meditated for a few years now and has gained some valuable insights on it all. It's always great to hear it from the mouths of babes. Tune in...

We all spend $$$ and time to make sure our phones are equipped with the latest operating systems but what if we were to do the same for our minds. How could we? Why would we? And should we? I believe we "should" be doing this. I do and it has been deeply rewarding, especially in my role as a parent. Tune in... Mindset by Carol Dweck is the book I referred to in this episode. https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-New-Psychology-Success/dp/B001U5P7CK/ref=mt_audio_download?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1536007632

In Episode 88 I shared with you 3 steps you can take to help you manage the tantrums and emotional outbursts. In the episode today, I use an example to explain how you can do this. Tune in...

When our child has a meltdown it is vitally important that we do not join them with an "adult" meltdown of our own! It can be oh so hard to remain cool, calm and collected but we have to. In this episode I discuss the three steps you can take to make sure you stay on the high road and in Episode 89, I discuss an example. Tune in...

In this episode, I read you part 1 of a blog post I wrote on finding ways to end bedtime struggles. Tune in... If you want to read the post, here is the link. In this, you will also get access to the link for the Meal Planning FREE Download that I mention in the blog. https://yourparentingpartner.com/end-bedtime-struggles/

Doing this can have a powerful effect on everyone in the home. Our family does this and I rate it as one of THE most important things we can do to help us better navigate technology. Tune in...

Have you ever stopped to think why your kids might have developed certain patterns of behaviour? Whilst understanding this can be a bitter pill to swallow, understanding it can be very revealing and rewarding. Tune in...

Round peg in a square hole. Square peg in a round hole. Don't get me started! Too many parents are told that their child just doesn't fit in and this breaks my heart. As parents, we need to help our child see their "shape" as being perfect & unique just the way they are. That they are WHOLE and don't have change who it is they are to fit in any HOLE. Tune in...

In this episode, I share with you how my ability to show up in the moment with compassion and calm allowed me to parent in a way that worked for both my son and I. Had I said what I really "wanted" to say, it would have gone downhill and fast. Tune in...

Your parenting style & your behaviour shapes your child's behaviour more than you realize and more than anything else in their lives. How you show up in the moment and respond to them matters. Tune in...

Understanding this key thing about behaviour was one of those AHA moments for both my husband and me. In this episode, I take you through it and offer you 3 super important questions to ask yourself in relation to your child's behaviour. Tune in...

If you haven't already listened to Episode 79, please do so before you listen to this because it will help you create new bedtime patterns and routines. However, when things have just got too late the kids just can't get to sleep earlier. Don't worry, I have a plan for you. Tune in...

This is such a challenge for so many parents. Life is busy right! There is a way and in this episode, I share with you my bedtime secrets. Clue: It all depends on the way you are showing up. Tune in... And don't forget to listen to Episode 76, it paves the way for what you have to do here.

In order to break the toxic cycles of control that might exist in your home, you first have to understand why they are there and why your child is running the show. There's a reason for it all. Tune in... If you haven't had a chance to listen to Episode 76 and 77, they speak to this and will be helpful to you in your quest to change any patterns of unhealthy control.

I get more calls from parents regarding this than anything else. So, if you struggle with this, you are not alone. Understanding the one fundamental thing that I share in this podcast is key to dealing with this and changing the patterns. You have to start with this. Tune in... If you have not yet listened to Episode 76, I encourage you to do so as it speaks to this and will help you start to break the patterns.

This is the first time I have shared this on the podcast and it is HUGE! This is the key. When I work with parents, THIS is what we work on and the results are amazing. Tune in...

If you are struggling to set and hold the limits on Screen Time with your child, this is for you. I discuss a genius strategy that my dear friend Kate Muker came up with for her 5-year-old. Tune in... Kate is a proud, conscious mama who uses entrepreneurship to fulfil her purpose: creating opportunities for women to live a connected abundant life. You can check out Kate's website here: https://katemuker.com/

In order to set a limit and hold it, you have to mean what you say and your child has to believe you. Do you mean what you say? Tune in...

It's so easy to become frustrated, impatient and judgmental when parenting a child with ADHD. However, it never works, for you or your child. Compassion and empathy is what your child really needs. Tune in...