Parenting In The Thick Of It With Louise Clarke

Doing this always puts me on a better path, it never fails me. This way of showing up as a Mom is what makes the most positive impact in my life and I share it here with you. Tune in...

In order to parent "well", I believe that being able to empty our mind of the constant planning, what if's, should's, doubts and worries is THE most important thing we can do. Simply put, if we can't do this and develop the skill to mind our minds, we cannot hope to be present with our child and give him/her what he/she needs. Curious? Tune in...

It can be terrifying when your child venomously shouts "I hate you". But... do you believe them? What do you do? What do you say? How do you respond? In this episode, I discuss some things that have helped many parents and share in the hope it will help you too. Tune in...

Should you choose? Should your child choose? What do you do when they don't like it? In this episode, I share with you some ideas as to how to get this right. Tune in...

With the best of intentions, many parents turn to timeouts only to find the tantrum or unacceptable behaviour continues. In this episode I explain why they don't work and share with you an alternative technique that works really well.

With the kids home from school, do you find yourself catering to everyone else's needs and forgetting about your own? In this episode, I share with you what I do to make sure I honour my needs. When I do this, life is always better, for everyone. Tune in...

I don't know about you, but typically, around four weeks into the summer holidays, the coffee table can resemble a bit of a junkyard! When my living room takes on that "holiday" look, here's what I do to reset things and restore some order. Tune in...

How do you know when they might want to chat? They can be hard to read, but if you look carefully, the signs will be there. When I found what I was looking for, I keep finding more of it! In this episode, I share with you some of my tips. Tune in...

I had the fortune of stumbling across this BRILLIANT video in my Facebook feed. Too good to miss and a great thing to chat about in today's episode on the Parenting In The Thick Of It Show. Tune in and catch the video in the link below: https://www.facebook.com/goalcast/videos/1407358209409219/?t=4

I used to think multi-tasking was the bee all and end all. Don't get me wrong, it definitely has its place but is the kiss of death if it becomes all we do. It is vital that we know when we can and when we can't so we don't become The Queen Of Distraction. Tune in...

When my kids know exactly what is expected of them on any given day during the holidays, the days are way better. Despite wishing they were born with crystal ball reading skills, alas, they were not! I have to tell them. But when I remember to do this, life is much calmer. Tune in... If you liked this episode, you will probably like this one too: https://anchor.fm/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/episodes/Episode-8-Why-Managing-Your-Expectations-Plays-Such-A-Vital-Part-In-Parenting-Well-e1ecap/a-a3cgcp

Trust me, this used to happen in our car. Bad rap, not so bad rap! Bad teen bands, not so bad teen bands! A steady stream of it. Not any longer. Tune in...

Do you know that the average child in America spends only 5 minutes per day freely playing outside? I found this staggering. I knew the stats were bad, but this bad! In this episode, I discuss what you can do to help your child develop an interest in the real world versus being caught up in the thrill of the virtual one. It is VITAL to the healthy development of their brains. I share with you the blog post that inspired me to talk to this. https://simpleasthatblog.com/trade-screen-time-for-green-time/

You hear parents discussing this and think you have it all dialled in until it happens to you! What is your plan? Do you have one? A plan for you and a plan for them? Tune in...

I value honesty. A lot. And I hope to instil this value in my children, but how do you do it? I'm not sure there is a "right" answer but in this epidsode, I share my views on it all. Tune in...

Sometimes when you are in the thick of it you need to see things through a different lens, yes? This particular lens has brought me so much relief and I wanted to share it with you. Tune in...

When my neighbour knocked on my door and asked to borrow... my nose, I was intrigued. Little did I know that I already knew the answer, for I had no teenagers at the time. Tune in, it's a good one!

This causes many parents much anguish, myself included. Yet, our children claim that it helps them study more effectively!!! What do we do? Lo-Fi might just be a better alternative. If you don't know what it is, tune in...

Little is written and spoken about the fact that adults are becoming more and more distracted by their smartphones. And it is wreaking havoc with their ability to connect with their children. Never before have a generation of parents spent so much "time" face to face with their children and yet be so disconnected from them. This is a huge problem. Tune in...

Many parents I work with say this: "When I was his age, I was working so hard... I just don't know why he can't seem to do it?" "Because he is not you" I reply compassionately. It's a tough place to find yourself but as long as we "put" our expectations on our child, they will most probably resist. And, at the end of the day, by the time they are teenagers, it's pretty hard to force them, without the use of bribes, rewards or punishment, which, never works long term. Tune in..