70. Go From Surviving the Holidays to THRIVING in the Holidays
Release Date: 12/02/2024
127. Ditch the lectures - try this instead
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In this episode I share a technique I tried with my very defensive, strong-willed ADHD son when he was caught crossing a screen boundary. After attempting traditional talking and getting ABSOLUTELY NO WHERE I tried something different. What came out of it was nothing short of remarkable. He opened up and was totally vulnerable. He shared what was really going on and we were able to address the ROOT of the issue, not just the surface level unwanted behavior. 🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting🎉 Put an end to the exhausting patterns you find yourself in day in and day out with your...
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126. Top 12 Parent Regulation Strategies
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In this episode I break down my top 12 physical and breath work exercises that I find to be the absolute most helpful. From a tiny space packed in an airplane with nowhere to go and people screaming all around you, to enough space you could freely move about. And yes, I set this to the holiday song “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Don’t hate me :) I really did try not to sing! 12 running arms 11 wall pushups10 swaying slaps 9 box breaths8 ear massages 7 hums of regulation 6 physiological sighs5 senses scans4 dance breaks 3 towel twists and squeezes2 self hugsAnd 1 regulated parent...
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125. TOP Travel Regulators for Kids!
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In this episode I share POWERFUL physical regulators for your kids that will help you dump out dysregulation during holiday travel days. Feel free to take a screenshot of this list so you remember while traveling. I will also have a reel breaking them down so make sure to keep an eye out! Pushing hands Spinning Hanging Balancing Swinging Bouncing Bear crawls Games: freeze tag, simon says, red light / green light 🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting🎉 Put an end to the exhausting patterns you find yourself in day in and day out with your...
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124. Power Struggle Strategies with Dr. Bethany Bilodeau
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Dr. Bethany Bilodeau, behaviorist, sensory specialist, and author of Ease the Pain in the Classroom joins us for an incredible conversation around nervous-system regulation, sensory-informed strategies, body-language awareness and more. All of what she shares empowers parents, especially those raising children who are strong-willed, emotionally intense, or neurodivergent. I am thrilled for you to tune into this discussion. You’ll walk away with tangible strategies on how to approach those fiery moments in a totally different way! 🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting🎉 Put an end to the...
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123. Transforming Toddlerhood with Devon Kuntzman
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In this episode I get the pleasure of speaking with the OG Instagram Toddler Expert and founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, Devon Kuntzman. Devon debunks toddler myths, hello “terrible 2s,” shares a shift on how we discipline and how to start working WITH your toddler vs. managing their every move. You can find Devon at 🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting🎉 Put an end to the exhausting patterns you find yourself in day in and day out with your kids. Goodbye to power struggles, defiance, transition battles, and more. With REWIRE you will have the exact steps you need in...
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122. My S.H.!.T. List
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This episode is for the parents of very impulsive kiddos. Who tends to be the common denominator when injuries or broken items happen. I share how I’m leaning into the risky / not allowed word “shit” to activate my son’s brain and help him through a safety checklist before acting. This isn’t a complete solution for impulsivity! But it's helping my son grow his situational awareness and the more reps he takes, the better he’ll be able to manage impulsive urges! 🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting🎉 Put an end to the exhausting patterns you find yourself in day in and day out...
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121. My strategy for a regulated holiday
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In this episode I share how to approach the holidays from a nervous system perspective. When there is prediction there is less friction. So we are not leaving the days up to chance. We are creating focused blocks of time that engage our children in activities they like and want to do. We are prioritizing what they want to have happen and we are creating a little mystery with some special time blocks as well. Additionally, with extended family, let’s get them on board by creating a menu to choose from where they get their 1:1 time, but with things that are predictable and...
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120. Relational Aggression at School
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In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Julie Rainer on the topic of relational aggression in schools. Julie is a school counselor and founder of IMPACT Kids Coach. Julie helps children and parents navigate tricky friendships, relational aggression, and the hidden side of bullying. She’s spent years working with kids from early childhood through high school, and has developed a practical framework that teaches kids how to recognize harm, respond with confidence, and repair relationships. She’s also a mom of four, so she brings both professional insight and real-life parenting...
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119. Positive consequences
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In this episode I share my DECK OF CARDS idea that has gone viral on Instagram. I am using this deck of cards to help my son learn “in the moment” how to behave inside our family values vs. having yet another challenging conversation. These cards are customizable and a huge asset to any parent who wants to bring positive consequences to the table! 🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting🎉 Put an end to the exhausting patterns you find yourself in day in and day out with your kids. Goodbye to power struggles, defiance, transition battles, and more. With REWIRE you will have the exact...
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118. The big plate vs. the small plate
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In this episode I break down a common triggering moment we experience in parenting. You give your child something routine like breakfast. And you’re blindsided by a huge reaction and demand for something different. I dive into the reaction cycle and how to get out of it. If this resonates with you, and you want my eyes on your trigger loops, grab the training in the show notes and book your free call! 🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting🎉 Put an end to the exhausting patterns you find yourself in day in and day out with your kids. Goodbye to power struggles, defiance,...
info_outlineI love the holidays, but let's be honest, they are filled with challenges. Tricky family dynamics, expectations not being met, routines being off, more sugar, alcohol, etc. It can leave us feeling drained, resentful and frustrated.
In this episode you’ll get a 4 step framework from Marshall Rosenberg, the father of Non-Violent Communication. It’s THE MOST effective strategy for those tricky situations. Plus you’ll know you’ve done everything you could!
I can’t wait to hear how your holidays are.
If you find yourself knee deep in the overwhelm - shoot me a message on Instagram @ responseableparenting or email me: Becky@responseableparenting.com and I’ll be there for you!
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This guide will walk you through the process of staying regulated and give you tools to use during high stress moments.
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