Parenting Beyond Discipline

In this episode, Erin shares some FUN ideas for keeping kids academic skills sharp over the summer, what to do when kids tell you they are "bored" as well as ideas for having fun family time over the summer break.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Summer can be a time of great fun but also frustration and "boredom" with too much togetherness and loose schedules. Erin covers tips for making the most of the summer during this time of relief from the pressures from school in this 2 part episode! Learn how to set and work on fixing problem areas in behavior and family organization, keep school skills strong AND still have fun!Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Erin answers more parenting question in this episode, including questions from a mom about how to minimize sibling fights and build stronger sibling relationships, as well as a question about the best type of bike for her 3 year old to build skills to learn to ride a 2 wheel bike.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In part 2 on raising responsible and independent kids, you will learn how to raise kids that learn to do for themselves. Erin discusses what responsibilities are realistic by age and should be expected. So you can be sure to raise kids who you can be confident in their skills and independence.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you strive to raise responsible and independent kids that make you proud, where other parents ask you "How do you get your kids to do THAT?!", then this is a not be missed episode. The first in a 2 part series on how to raise kids that do for themselves and help around the house with no (or maybe just a little) complaining! Erin discusses how changes in parenting style can lead to kids who are dependent and lazy or independent and responsible. Also, some great basic tips on setting up expectations for success. Next episode will cover what responsibilities are realistic by age and how to get these started and keep them going in your home.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle

In this episode Erin makes a dedication to all of those hard-working single parents out there and covers some areas that can be especially challenging for single parents, including setting boundaries and expectations and making them stick.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this installment of the parenting Q & A, Erin answers 2 questions from her listeners, the first on ways to motivate an unmotivated 5 year-old and another on how to work with a child who seems to be displaying abnormal social behaviors and ignores the requests and even consequences of parents and teachers.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are your kids too picky? Are you hoping to raise healthy eaters and looking for tips? In this episode, Erin covers 9 great ways to help kids learn to enjoy and even love healthy foods!Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this parenting Q & A session, Erin answers a parent's questions on what to do with a power struggle over potty training, power struggles in general and another parent's question about an older sibling reacting aggressively towards the new baby.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As kids age, they get less than the recommended sleep. Sleep is important for growth, both physical, emotional and cognitive. In this episode, Erin shares how to setup bedtime to ensure enough sleep, how to have smoother bedtimes and mornings to allow for more downtime for parents and sleep for everyone, as well as how to make switching the clocks and therefore bedtimes and wakeups go much smoother. A must listen!Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aggression among children is a common problem and even normal at some ages, yet not acceptable. In this episode, Erin shares about aggression in children and how to fix this common behavioral problem.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Does your toddler constantly do the opposite of what you say? Does she butt up against you over almost every little thing? With these 3 tools you can have a much more cooperative toddler and smoother days!Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Erin answers questions from parents in the audience, a mom who has 2 toddlers who wake up during the night, a couple of questions about when/if rewards are ever acceptable and a third from a mom dealing with power struggles with her 11 year-old son.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Parenting can leave us feeling drained and ridiculously unattractive and unsexy! In this episode, Erin shares tips on ways to get back to feeling attractive and desirable as a hard-working parent.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Erin offers insight and information about children's development as she delves into a couple of listeners specific questions, the first about how to manage infants & toddlers around adult needs and usage of a cell phones and other screens. The second question is what is the best way to handle a toddler who uses hurtful words?Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Whether you feel you are starting at square one or just tweaking and refining your goals for living a healthier life for yourself and your family, Erin shares 6 secrets for sticking with your resolutions this year.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is one of your new year's resolutions to get organized and have a smoother running home? If so, you'll want to listen to this episode, The Organized Family. Erin shares lots of tips for the organizing challenges that are particular to parents, toys, kids clothes, schedules, morning routines and more.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you want to buy toys for kids that they will play with time and time again? Toys that they can expand their minds and bodies too? Erin has a great list of sites and toy companies and gift ideas for toys that kids love and help them develop creatively, physically, and cognitively too!Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The holidays can bring out the best AND worst in our kids! Learn how to teach kids an attitude of gratitude during the holiday season, and how to help them focus more on the true meaning of the holidays and less on the presents and "what can I get?!"Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The holidays are fun but also hectic! In this episode, Erin shares some tips on ways to get through the holidays with less stress and more joy and togetherness!Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code PARENTING for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out Puro Air : https://getpuroair.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-beyond-discipline/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy