Episode 57: Are you worried about your child struggling with organization, planning, and time management as the new school year approaches? In this episode, we dive into these challenges and provide practical strategies to support your child’s success.

In this insightful episode, Dayna Abraham sits down with Seth Perler, an executive function coach who specializes in helping students navigate the demands of school and life.

Together, they discuss why kids often feel overwhelmed by school, common challenges during the back-to-school season, and how parents can better support their children’s development.

This episode is packed with practical tools and strategies to help parents foster their children’s skills with empathy and understanding.

"Executive function skills are crucial for a happy, healthy, and successful future. By understanding and supporting these skills, we can better help our children thrive." - Seth Perler

Key Takeaways:

• [00:05:00] What Executive Function Is: Seth explains what executive function is and why it’s crucial for students.
• [00:09:00] Common Back-to-School Challenges: Discussing common challenges kids face when going back to school, related to executive function.
• [00:18:00] Can't vs. Won't: Understanding the difference between "won't" and "can't" in kids' behavior and how it impacts executive function.
• [00:20:00] The Role of Parents: The importance of parents managing their own reactions and how to support children without doing everything for them.
• [00:23:00] Backing Way Up: Seth talks about the importance of breaking tasks down into micro skills and scaffolding them to build executive function.
• [00:28:00] Practical Tools: Practical steps and tools parents can take to help their children build executive function skills.
• [00:30:00] Relationship and Attachment: The importance of relationship and attachment in helping children with executive function struggles.
• [00:34:00] Asking for Help: Encouragement for parents to seek help and resources to support their children’s development.
• [00:36:00] Final Advice: Seth’s message to parents: focus on doing the deep inner work and view parenting as a continuous study.

Additional Resources:

• Seth Perler's Website: Discover more about Seth's work and resources to support executive function skills.
• Executive Function Summit: Join the summit for in-depth insights and strategies from top experts.
• Calm the Chaos Book: Need help getting out of survival mode? Grab a copy of the roadmap designed for you.
• Free Parenting Style Quiz: 📝 Take this FREE quiz to discover which of 4 different parenting styles you have.

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Episode 56: Are you struggling to understand why your child exhibits big behaviors like yelling, hitting, or biting? In this episode, we uncover the reasons behind these actions and provide practical strategies to help you navigate them.

In this insightful episode, Dayna Abraham sits down with Krysten Taprell, a psychologist with over 20 years of experience and author of "Guidance from the Therapist Parent." Together, they discuss the normalcy of big behaviors in children, what these behaviors communicate, and how parents can better manage their own reactions to support their children effectively. This episode is packed with practical tools and strategies to help parents navigate challenging behaviors with understanding and compassion.

"When we recognize that big behaviors are a form of communication, we can better support our children through their most challenging moments." - Krysten Taprell

Key Takeaways:

• [00:00:00] Understanding Big Behaviors: Big behaviors like yelling, hitting, and biting are normal and communicate a child's inability to cope with overwhelming situations.
• [00:02:00] Krysten's Background: Krysten shares her journey as a psychologist and the inspiration behind her book.
• [00:04:00] Misconceptions About Big Behaviors: Addressing common misconceptions and helping parents understand the root causes of challenging behaviors.
• [00:06:00] Managing Parental Triggers: Importance of parents managing their own reactions and triggers to help their children effectively.
• [00:09:00] Tools for Staying Calm: Practical tools for parents to remain calm, including breathing techniques and self-reflection.
• [00:11:00] Building Connection: Strategies for building a strong connection with children, even after challenging behaviors.
• [00:16:00] Handling Behaviors in the Moment: Tips for managing big behaviors in real-time and the importance of taking breaks.
• [00:18:00] Setting Boundaries: How to set and enforce boundaries while maintaining a compassionate approach.
• [00:20:00] Practical Tools from the Book: Exercises and tools from Krysten's book to help children manage anxiety and big emotions.
• [00:22:00] Final Advice: Krysten's message to parents: your child is doing the best they can, and so are you.

Additional Resources:

• Guidance from the Therapist Parent: Discover practical tools and strategies from Krysten Taprell's book to help navigate big behaviors in children.
• Calm the Chaos Book: Need help getting out of survival mode, one baby step at a time? Grab a copy of the roadmap designed for you.
• Free Parenting Style Quiz: 📝 Take this FREE quiz to discover which of 4 different parenting styles you have

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Episode 55: In this episode, Dayna Abraham chats with Julie Redmond, host of the Mom Made Plans podcast. Julie shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed to creating non-negotiables that help her navigate motherhood with more ease. They discuss the importance of identifying personal needs, practical strategies to make time for yourself, and how these changes can positively impact your parenting.

Key Takeaways:

• Identifying Survival Mode (00:01:00): Julie shares her experiences with twins in the NICU and the realization of living in survival mode. She emphasizes the importance of savoring moments despite the chaos.
• Gradual Changes Over Time (00:03:00): Discussion on how small, incremental changes and consistent efforts can lead to significant improvements in parenting and self-care.
• Understanding Non-Negotiables (00:05:00): The concept of non-negotiables and why it’s crucial to determine and prioritize a few core needs that recharge you.
• Balancing Needs with Parenting (00:09:00): Practical tips for reconciling personal needs with the demands of parenting, especially when dealing with challenging behaviors.
• Practical Strategies and Habit Stacking (00:12:00): How to integrate self-care into daily routines through habit stacking and creative scheduling.
• Setting Realistic Expectations (00:18:00): Adjusting expectations to make non-negotiables achievable and avoiding perfectionism.
• Empathy and Awareness (00:21:00): Using self-awareness to better understand and meet the needs of your children, fostering a more empathetic approach to parenting.

Additional Resources:

• Mom Made Plans Podcast: Listen to more practical tips and strategies for easier mom life.
• Calm the Chaos Book: Need help getting out of survival mode, one baby step at a time? Grab a copy of the roadmap designed for you.
• Calm the Chaos Program: Want more support and hand-holding as you reclaim your energy and create more space for you and your family? Join us in our Full Program (only open twice a year)

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