Parenting In The Thick Of It With Louise Clarke

I don't think there is a household out there where homework does not raise its ugly head and cause conflict, arguments, and fights. However, we have to ask ourselves this; whose problem is it? What is our role and what purpose does homework serve? Deep down we want to be in control and solve our kid's problems but doing so does not always help. Tune in... FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Medium: https://medium.com/@mlouiseclarke iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-in-the-thick-of-it-with-louise-clarke/id13584

This is a bit of a mind bender in and of itself but getting a grip with it is fundamental to bringing about change. When we can see a situation or our child as it is or as s/he is, without our judgment, it helps us remain non-reactive and instead open to what is and therefore finding solutions to any challenges. This is a concept I dig into in the coaching I do and will be diving into it and SO MUCH MORE in the new round of group coaching that starts on Monday 20th September. If you are keen to join me, tune in and find the link to do so below. You can sign up via the link below or email me at louise@yourparentingpartner.com and I’ll send you what you need to join. Hope to see you there! 6-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/6-week-group-parent-coaching-program-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthet

Isn’t it just so easy to bumble along and sit in the discomfort, muck and yuckiness because despite it feeling bad, the thought of having to change things can be daunting? However, when you don’t’ change the things that are causing the frustration and overwhelm, the frustration and overwhelm GROW and your relationships suffer. If you are sick of the status quo and want to join me and let me help you break the bad parenting habits, I’d love to see you in the next round of group coaching starting a week today on Monday 20th September 2021. You can sign up via the link below or email me at louise@yourparentingpartner.com and I’ll send you what you need to join. Hope to see you there! 6-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/6-week-group-parent-coaching-program-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofi

In this episode, I share with you the latest scoop on dopamine and how it is wreaking havoc on our kids’ developing brains. We simply have to get a grip on this, for their sakes because the rate at which they are consuming tech is just not sustainable. This is such important information that all parents need to hear. For copyright reasons, I cannot share the article here but please google: “Digital Addictions are Drowning Us in Dopamine” by Dr Lembke and you will find the article I read from in this episode. It is BRILLIANT and a must read for all. If you are struggling with anything parenting and are in need of some parenting support, I’m here! My new 6-week cohort of group coaching is starting next week on Monday 13th September, and I’d love to see you there. I have a sweet deal on it right now. If you share a podcast episode poster from my Instagram feed (louiseclarke.ypp) on your story, and tag me, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a FREE spot in the program. 8-week program link: https://go.yourparenti

Ever wondered what the similarity is between your kids being at a party and them being in the virtual world? You must pick them up and collect them from both! Yet, somehow, parents think that their kids should be able find their own way out of and home from the virtual world. Eh…. No! Join me for this and let me convince you otherwise. Tune in… If you would like to join my new 6-week group coaching program starting mid-September, or find out more about it, you can do so via the link here: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinterest: http

Who does your teen rely on to wake up? An alarm clock, or you, or both? Are you happy with this? If not and you want them to be able to wake up on their own, and you are arguing and fighting over getting them up and out of bed, then this is for you. Tune in… If you would like to join my new 6-week group coaching program starting mid-September, or find out more about it, you can do so via the link here: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Medium: https://medium.com/@mlouise

Going from the lazy, and somewhat loosey-goosey days of holidays to the routine and structure of school days can be hard for us and hard for our kiddos. If you are looking for some ideas as to how to make the transition smoother, tune in. I can help you. If you would like to join my new 8-week group coaching program starting mid-September, or find out more about it, you can do so via the link here: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Medium: https://medium.com/@mlouiseclar

There are many things we need to be doing if we want our kids to feel safe enough to embrace stepping out of their comfort zone, and today on the show, I discuss them. Trust me, I can almost guarantee that many of them you will not have ever thought of. Tune in… If you would like to join my new 8-week group coaching program starting mid-September, or find out more about it, you can do so via the link here: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpartn/ Medium: https://medium.com/@mlo

Have you ever wondered what the effects of a label might have on your child? They are “lazy”, “bossy”, “stubborn” and so the list goes on… And how could you in fact use it to their best advantage? Yes, you heard that correctly… use it to their advantage! Their most annoying trait might just be their hidden strength. Curious? Tune in… If you would like to join my new 8-week group coaching program starting mid-September, or find out more about it, you can do so via the link here: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinterest: https://www.pin

If you really want to understand what your child needs you to do, listen to this. There are 7 things here that will help you deeply connect to your child and in so doing meet their deepest needs. Every one of them as important as the other. This is gold for parents and something no parent should not hear. Inspired by a Facebook post written by Helene Wingens If you are interested in joining my 6 or 8-week group coaching programs, you can find more details for them here: 8-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a 6-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/ryp-sp-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72

I think that every parent needs to wake up each morning and read this letter. We need to remind ourselves of this on a daily basis to help us show up more open, curious, compassionate, empathetic to our tweens and teens… and toddlers actually! It applies to every parent of every aged child. What do you think? Take a listen and let me know. Inspired by a Facebook post written by Helene Wingens If you are interested in joining me for the new 8-week group coaching program starting on Monday 13th September 2021, you can find more details for them below. In this coaching program, we will be focusing on managing device use, setting healthy limits and boundaries on it and MORE: 8-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://i

Wouldn’t it be nice if our apple watches gave us an “overwhelm” pressure reading so that we could be proactive in avoiding losing our shit and turning into raging beasts!!! Oh, the chance would be a fine thing! Well actually, maybe there is something you can do. Tune in and find out what you can do so that you don’t lose your cool. If you are struggling with things and are in need of some parenting support, I’m here! I have two group coaching programs that I run, a 6-week one (once a week) that starts whenever you are ready to start and an 8-week one (twice a week) that only runs three times a year. I have a couple of sweet deals on them right now. For the 8-week program, if you share a podcast episode poster from my Instagram feed (louiseclarke.ypp) on your story, and tag me, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a FREE spot in the program and for the 6-week program, if you bring a friend, you will get 50% off the cost of the program, and if you bring two friends you will get yours for FREE! All you have to d

I have talked about this many times on the show, but it is so important that I just felt that I had to discuss it again. If your child is not doing what you think they “should” be doing, in terms of taking age and stage-appropriate responsibility, then tune in… The bottom line is this: we just cannot afford to continue doing things for them and controlling things they need to control for themselves if we hope for them to become autonomous and independent young adults. In fact, it works against them ever being autonomous. If you are interested in joining my 6 or 8-week group coaching programs, you can find more details for them here: 8-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a 6-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/ryp-sp-a

Those of you who know me know that I’m all about feelings, and feeling our feelings. And allowing our kids to feel theirs. When we fail to do this, it causes us to reACT in the heat of the moment in ways that do not serve us, nor our kids. Being able to use our feelings as foresight is a fundamental part of being able to switch from judgmental reactivity to compassionate responsiveness. Curious as to how you can do this? Tune in… If you are struggling with things and are in need of some parenting support, I’m here! I have two group coaching programs that I run, a 6-week one (once a week) that starts whenever you are ready to start and an 8-week one (twice a week) that only runs three times a year. I have a couple of sweet deals on them right now. For the 8-week program, if you share a podcast episode poster from my Instagram feed (louiseclarke.ypp) on your story, and tag me, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a FREE spot in the program and for the 6-week program, if you bring a friend, you will get 50% off

I believe that many people now realize and believe that happiness is, in fact, an inside job and understand this at an intellectual level. But how many of us truly get it at a practical level? Over the years, it becomes increasingly evident to me that many parents are not living their lives in alignment with what they truly value and as such, do not believe they are “good enough” and subsequently look to the “other” for approval, validation, acceptance, appreciation and a whole load more things. So… what can we do? If you are curious, then to tune in as this really gets to the nitty gritty of why we behave the way we do, especially in the face of unacceptable behavior from our kiddos… If you really want to dive into this and change things at a root level, then join me for my next 8-week group coaching programs, you can find more details for them here: 8-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a 6-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/ryp-sp-a FOLLOW ME ONLIN

If you are curious as to how to deal with any tricky behavior then look no further because today on the show, I am discussing behavior with a “behavior expert”. Andrew Fuller offers so many parenting nuggets for you here today so tune in… You can find out more about Andrew and the work he does here: https://andrewfuller.com.au https://mylearningstrengths.com You can find a copy of Andrew’s book here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tricky-Behaviors-Managing-Challenging-Confronting/dp/0648780724/ FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/louiseclarkeyourparentingpart

How much attention have you ever given to YOUR patterns around making requests of your kids? And… how do you typically ask them to do something? And … what is their typical response? Knowing the answers to this, and asking for “help”, will be the key to changing everything. When you change your part to play in it all, your kids will change theirs, but it has to start with you. Tune in… If you are struggling with things and are in need of some parenting support, I’m here! I have two group coaching programs that I run, a 6-week one (once a week) that starts whenever you are ready to start and an 8-week one (twice a week) that only runs three times a year. I have a couple of sweet deals on them right now. For the 8-week program, if you share a podcast episode poster from my Instagram feed (louiseclarke.ypp) on your story, and tag me, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a FREE spot in the program and for the 6-week program, if you bring a friend, you will get 50% off the cost of the program, and if you bring two

Many babes need a pacifier to soothe and comfort them, and without even really noticing, smartphones may just have become the same thing for tweens and teens. The similarities are indeed quite shocking but the ramifications of smartphones becoming binkies are far more potentially damaging. Tune in… If you are interested in joining my 6 or 8-week group coaching programs, you can find more details for them here: 8-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a 6-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/ryp-sp-a FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE: Website: https://yourparentingpartner.com/ Book: Parenting The Modern Teen: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/parenting-the-modern-teen Parenting In The Thick Of It Family Organizer: https://parentinginthethickofit.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/louiseclarke.ypp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourparentingpartner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdQ1_fC72bKutwr5EfavQA Twitter: https://twitter.com/YPPartner Pinteres

Join me as I chat to Bill Brady, the co-founder of Troomi, which is a Kid Smart phone that both kids and parents LOVE. Tune in as Bill explains why he got behind what he does and what Troomi can offer you and your child… During our conversation, Bill mentioned The Pew Research Centre and a couple of useful articles on parenting in this digital age. You can find them here: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/08/22/how-teens-and-parents-navigate-screen-time-and-device-distractions/ https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2020/07/28/parenting-children-in-the-age-of-screens/ If you are interested in joining me for the new 8-week group coaching program starting on Monday 13th September 2021, you can find more details for them below. In this coaching program, we will be focusing on managing device use, setting healthy limits and boundaries on it and MORE: 8-week program link: https://go.yourparentingpartner.com/8-week-coaching-dep-a You can find out more about Troomi HERE: https://troomi.com FOLLOW ME ONLINE HER

When our kids do something that “breaks” our trust in them, it’s hard for us. However, we have to appreciate that it is also hard for them, and this piece is something we don’t often think about, and I believe we should. It is not nice to know you are not trusted and just because your child makes a poor decision in one area of their life, does it mean they can’t be trusted period, or just for this one thing? If you struggle with this, please do tune in… If you are struggling with things and are in need of some parenting support, I’m here! I have two group coaching programs that I run, a 6-week one (once a week) that starts whenever you are ready to start and an 8-week one (twice a week) that only runs three times a year. I have a couple of sweet deals on them right now. For the 8-week program, if you share a podcast episode poster from my Instagram feed (louiseclarke.ypp) on your story, and tag me, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a FREE spot in the program and for the 6-week program, if you bring a frien