#330: Top Strategies for Getting Kids to Listen & How to Teach Healthy Apologies

#330: Top Strategies for Getting Kids to Listen & How to Teach Healthy Apologies

Author: Erin Royer, MA Clinical Psychology, Child Development Specialist March 10, 2023 Duration: 29:35

Very few know how to give a healthy apology and yet it is such an essential skill in all our relationships. In this episode, Erin shares the 3 pieces to a proper apology and how to teach kids how to give proper apologies. Then Erin answers a question for a family who's really struggling with their preschooler listening and following directions and expectations. How do they fix the bad habits they've fallen into to get back on track with fewer power struggles and more peace and cooperation?


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Erin Royer brings her background as a child development specialist and her MA in Clinical Psychology to every conversation on Parenting Beyond Discipline. While the name hints at moving past punitive measures, this podcast truly explores the full landscape of raising children in a modern world. You’ll hear thoughtful discussions that connect children's physical health and fitness to their mental well-being, and consider how family dynamics shape education and self-esteem. Erin approaches these sometimes-daunting topics with a relatable and warm presence, finding moments of humor in the daily chaos of family life. It’s a resource that feels like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend, one who understands that parenting is about nurturing the whole child-and the whole parent, too. Tune in for practical insights that extend far beyond behavior management, offering a broader, more compassionate view of child development.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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