Parenting Doctors Podcast: What We Were Never Taught

The Triple D Strategy for Manipulation When Attempting to Problem Solve

It is common to deal with manipulation when you are attempting to address another problem.  It is common to see eye roles or receive back talk when addressing aggression between siblings.  First of all, address everything and assume nothing.  Second, you need a strategy.  The following podcast is a Triple D Strategy when you are dealing with a second level of nonsense.  

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Flourishing Families Have Vulnerable Relationships: Vulnerability VS Fear

In today's podcast, I provide an example where a Dad made a mistake by communicating a negative assumption about his kid.  The kid went on to speak out of her hurt by being passive aggressive.  The answer in this scenario is vulnerability.  We walk through the steps on how family members can express how they feel and others can receive those expressions.  

Cognitive Flexibility During Holiday Stress

Holiday Stress?  We can all relate.  There are numerous holiday challenges.  Inconveniences are endless in family situations.  Inconveniences double and triple and stress multiples during holidays.  Cognitive Flexibility helps with the flow that is needed during holiday stress.

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Preparing Our Children For Adversity

Nobody wants to think about our children's future problems.  The reality is that adversity is right around the corner.  Listen to this parenting podcast as I give an extreme example of trauma and why one young man ended up with post-trauma resilience rather than a debilitating condition.  He attributed his resilience to his strong family support.  

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Temperament & Reinforcement Are The Two Key Factors

There are two key factors at play - temperament and reinforcement. 

Parents may over-emphasize temperament and over-value personality.  We do it all of the time.  "That's just his personality."  Strong-willed individuals may require more work.  Defiance may require more work.  Thus, shaping and reinforcement for that child's individual needs requires something different.  

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Healthy Families Allow Disagreement

Healthy Families Allow for Disagreement

Parents struggle with this one.  They use terms like "disobedience," or "rebelliousness."  Parents are unsure how to allow for disagreement while still maintaining authority in the family.  In today's parenting podcast, I lay out the specific rules for allowing for disagreement.  

This is taken from Dr. Dan's new book You Are Your Child's Best Psychologist.  

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What is most important when dealing with aggression toward others, back talking, property destruction, defiance, and noncompliance?

What is most important when dealing with aggression toward others, back talking, property destruction, defiance, and noncompliance? 

65% follow through and are consistent more than two times per week.  Lots to discuss about this.

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The Ultimate Family Sleep Challenge

This week's parenting podcast is The Ultimate Family Sleep Challenge!  We are all sleep deprived.  We as parents need more sleep.  Our children need more sleep.  Today, I present the Ultimate Family Sleep Challenge. 

Let's consider the behavioral sleep recommendations and consider how we can apply good sleep practices to the kids.

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Social Media Stress Management

There are many stressors young people face.  I go through some of the stressors young people are facing as reported by my colleagues (social workers, psychologists, professional counselors, and others) throughout the country.  

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Your Prescription for Passive & Aggressive Behavior

Dr. Dan explores the key solution to manipulation and passive aggressive behavior.  He says that parents need to name it.  And encourage (even expect) direct and honest communication.  

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