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Episode Title: How To Get Your Toddler to LISTEN!

Episode Number: #29

Host: Jon @wholeparent

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Introduction and Setting the Scene
• 0:38 - The Frustration of Kids who WON'T LISTEN!
• 2:40 - Why Toddlers Have Selective Hearing
• 7:17 - Understanding Toddler Development and Autonomy
• 16:18 - Effective Communication with Toddlers
• 22:24 - Tips for Improving Toddler Listening Skills
• 33:50 - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

Key Takeaways:

• Toddlers often exhibit selective hearing due to their developmental stage of seeking autonomy.
• Consistent routines are crucial in helping toddlers feel secure and understand expectations.
• Effective communication with toddlers involves giving clear, positive instructions and allowing time for them to process.
• Saying "yes" as often as possible can foster a more cooperative relationship with your child.

Resources Mentioned:

• PDF on Autonomy-Seeking Activities for Toddlers
• How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

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• Episode #22: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids
• Episode #1: How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids

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Struggling with bedtime battles? Discover an incredible bedtime hack that transforms chaos into connection, making bedtime one of the best parts of your day.

Episode Number: #28

Description: In this episode of the Whole Parent Podcast, Jon delves into the challenges of bedtime routines and reveals a transformative hack to turn bedtime battles into moments of deep connection with your child. He discusses the reasons behind kids' resistance to bedtime and shares a practical, brain-based technique that not only helps kids fall asleep faster but also strengthens the parent-child bond.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction And Importance Of Bedtime
02:04 - Personal Anecdotes About Bedtime Chaos And Routines
04:56 - Common Bedtime Resistance Issues And Practical Solutions
06:31 - The Bedtime Story Hack Explained
18:21 - Practical Steps For Implementing The Bedtime Story Hack
26:12 - The Importance Of Sleep For Children's Development
35:28 - Closing Remarks And Call To Action

Key Takeaways:

• The Bedtime Story Hack:
  • Tell your child the story of their day in a calm, soothing voice to help them transition to sleep.
  • Engage their memory and language centers to regulate their emotional state.
  • Consistently use this technique to turn bedtime into a positive, connecting experience.
• Why Kids Resist Bedtime:
  • Novelty and learning: Kids resist sleep because they are constantly learning and don't want to stop.
  • Routine and regulation: Maintaining a consistent bedtime routine helps prevent resistance.
  • Hormonal factors: Avoiding overtiredness and managing cortisol levels is key.
• Benefits of Sleep:
  • Essential for physical, mental, and emotional development.
  • Improves memory, emotional regulation, and overall health.
  • Creates opportunities for deep attachment and bonding with your child.

Links to Resources Mentioned:

• The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine Aron
• Kinetic Sand

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• Effective Discipline Without Punishment
• Understanding Your Child's Brain

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Episode Number: #27

Description: In this guest episode of the Whole Parent Podcast, Jon welcomes KJ from Big Life Journal. They discuss the transformative power of reparenting, the difference between gentle and conscious parenting, and the resources available to support parents on their journey. KJ shares her personal experiences transitioning from authoritarian parenting to gentle parenting, offers her top reparenting tip, and explores how journaling can help parents and children develop resilience and growth mindsets.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction to KJ and Audio Disclaimer
• 02:34 - Conversation with KJ begins
• 03:12 - KJ's background and journey in reparenting
• 04:21 - Difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting
• 06:15 - Importance of questioning authority and fostering safe challenges
• 09:09 - Explaining the difference between gentle and conscious parenting
• 14:48 - The necessity of effective and conscious parenting today
• 16:21 - The role of journaling in reparenting and parenting
• 19:26 - Discussion on the downloadables and free resources from Big Life Journal
• 23:33 - KJ's number one reparenting tip: Recognizing what’s happening in your body
• 30:22 - Conclusion and final thoughts on reparenting and gentle parenting

Key Takeaways:

1. Reparenting: A crucial step in becoming a better parent by understanding and addressing one’s own triggers and reactions.
2. Gentle vs. Conscious Parenting: Gentle parenting is what children experience, while conscious parenting involves the internal work parents do to improve their interactions with their children.
3. Journaling: An effective tool for parents and children to develop resilience, growth mindsets, and critical thinking skills.
4. Big Life Journal Resources: Offers journals and free printables to help children and parents on their growth journey.

Resources Mentioned:

• Big Life Journal: Website
• KJ’s Instagrams: @gentlehealingmom and @biglifejournal
• Free Printables and Sign up for the Big Life Journal Newsletter

What to listen to next?

• How to Stop Yelling at your Kids #001

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