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004: Parenting Hacks: 10 Ways to Foster Cooperation Through Chores

CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

Release Date: 12/03/2024

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CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

Tired of "I'm bored" driving you crazy? 😩 This episode reveals why allowing kids to solve their own boredom can be a secret superpower! Marjie and Paige explore how modern parenting often prevents this crucial experience, and why allowing discomfort can spark incredible creativity and independence. Discover how to create an environment that encourages self-entertainment, building resilience and intrinsic motivation that lasts a lifetime. Get ready to embrace the quiet, trust your child's capabilities, and witness the magic born from doing "nothing." ✨ ...

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CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

Think your child is just being difficult? Think again. We reveal the surprising reasons behind power struggles and how you can shift the dynamic with empathy and clarity. We welcome a favorite guest, Certified Parent Educator, Patti Cancellier. This episode is your blueprint for fewer battles and more peace. Remember, peace begins at home. _____________________________________________________ 💬Join the Conversation: Your ideas and questions matter.  send us a voice message through our   leave us an email us   🙏Subscribe & Rate: If you’re enjoying the...

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CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

Tired of the screen time struggle? Discover how to influence (not just control!) your kids' tech habits with Adlerian (aka encouraging) wisdom! Marjie and Paige share their thoughts on starting with an apology for your part in the struggle.  They focus on a myriad of ways to connect, set screen-free zones 📵, and "add in" compelling real-world experiences like adventures & jobs. Let's raise confident, balanced kids together!  💬Join the Conversation: We’d love to hear how you how you feel about parenting today around these tricky topics. Or if you struggle, let us know, we...

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CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

Ever wonder how to help your child bounce back from challenges, genuinely care for others, and step up responsibly? We get it. The good news is, there's a powerful, yet simple, framework: The 4 Crucial Cs.* These essential building blocks are core needs, and actively nurturing them helps your child connect meaningfully and contribute positively. In today’s episode, you will learn how by focusing on the Cs, you'll empower your kids to develop self-discipline, and become confident problem-solvers. Ultimately, this approach fosters true resilience, enabling them to navigate life's ups and downs...

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CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

What if the key to fewer power struggles wasn’t saying more, but saying less? In this episode, we dive into the power of listening to understand with Certified Parent Educator Patti Cancellier. Through examples and inspiring stories, we explore how simply being present and truly hearing your child can defuse conflict, build connection, and even encourage your child to solve their own problems. We’ll provide actionable guidance on how to practice focused listening in your family. And, you’ll discover how listening — without jumping to fix or advise — can be one of your most...

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CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

Our gift to you this Mother’s Day is a conversation about busting the Mom Myths that leave us anxious and overwhelmed. We’ll share some of the myths we’ve personally believed, along with the ones we hear most often from colleagues and clients. And, most importantly, we’ll offer low-effort, high-impact ways to care for your child’s beloved Mom—you. Join the Conversation: Share your own Mom Myth plus the ways you take good care of YOU. Share your thoughts on social media or drop us an email at . 🙏Subscribe & Rate: If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to...

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CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

In today’s episode, we dive into the transformative power of focusing on the positive actions our kids take, rather than always highlighting what they get wrong. Parenting can often feel like an endless cycle of correction, but what happens when we start noticing and celebrating the good? From the small gestures of kindness to big moments of growth, we explore how highlighting what's right can improve your relationship with your children, boost their self-esteem, and foster a more supportive family environment. Join the Conversation: We’d love to hear how you practice noticing what’s...

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CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

As parents so often we get so wrapped up in issues- which aren’t even ours to solve! Today, we tackle a question that every parent faces: Who really owns the problem—the child or the parent? Marjie and Paige explore the delicate balance between  our own problems, our kids’ problems, and a shared problem. Once we are clear whose problem it is, we know whether we need to take action, offer support, or discuss solutions.  We see how getting clear on who owns the problem helps us respond in the most effective way—whether it's stepping back, offering guidance, or finding a...

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CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

Many families have someone (often one of the parents) who is super capable and takes over the task of problem solving in the family. The challenge is that even if their ideas are great, they can run into trouble if the others don't buy into their solutions. What if we told you we have a tool that can help you focus, lower your emotions and get you into positive change? We have one and it’s called  problem identification!  Today we focus on the importance of recognizing challenges without shame or blame. We discuss how pinpointing the core issue can lead to more effective solutions...

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CircleIN: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

Family Meeting: a multi-modal tool packed with lifeskills. Alyson Schafer shares valuable wisdom and strategies about Family Meetings–the terrific way to give every child a platform to be able to solve their problems.    This form of family meeting answers these questions: How do we give voice to everyone in the family?  How do parents demonstrate leadership so everyone can hear each other and work harmoniously together? If we want to move away from the hierarchy model, what replaces it?    They key stance for this form of leadership: We’re all working...

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Are you tired of nagging, bribing, or arguing to get your kids to do their chores? You are not alone! We had great feedback on our last episode and we were inspired to create this special BONUS episode, where we dive into 10 practical and creative strategies to make chores a smoother (and even enjoyable!) experience for your family. Whether you’re dealing with toddlers, tweens, or teens, there’s something here to help turn resistance into cooperation!

 

Hosts 

Marjie Longshore, Executive Director of Family Leadership Center

Paige Trevor, Certified Parent Educator and Coach at Balancing Act

 

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Resources

🧹Chores Without Wars: Turning Housework into Teamwork by Riki Intner and Lynn Lott 

🧽Splish, Splash, Chores: Chores and Training Blog

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