Thanksgiving is supposed to be fun, right? It's time with family, one last deep breath before December's insanity.
But when our kids were small I used to worry.
It's such a big meal. It takes such preparations. And it goes on for such a long time… How could I keep my boys quiet and happy on this day?
Then, there were the issues of stranger anxiety, and of small kids in a crowded space, with lots of treasured knickknacks and plants for them to hurt or break "on accident"… How could I give them a sense of security, and everyone else the sense that "here's a kid who won't destroy everything in sight"?
In this bonus episode I give you 5 ways to alleviate these problems, just in time for tomorrow's celebrations!
I am SO thankful.This is Ninja Parenting Community (NPC) member Jen, with her two little girls. Jen is a rockstar member of NPC! She brings not just great questions, but help and support for other members, a "parenting can be fun" sensibility, and also adorable pictures like this one. I am so grateful for Jen.
In this episode I share an announcement about something happening right now: the "I'm thankful" special, where you can join our exclusive parent coaching community for just $1 for the first month.
One member of the Ninja Parenting Community (NPC for short) recently shared in our forums:
"What a difference this has made!!!… I truly cannot thank you enough."
When she wrote those words I felt so grateful. To know that the work I do strengthens the bond between a parent and child; to know that I have expertise that brings families together?
Nothing feels better than that to me.
I am so thankful, and I want to share that gratitude with you.
If you've been thinking about jumping into NPC, but but you weren't sure that membership would be worthwhile, reread those words from NPC member Mama Llama above.
This is PJ Jonas and family; PJ, my guest in episode 173, shared so much about getting to the fun parts of family life. I'm so grateful for our conversation.
And then:
Imagine a December in which, when your young child acts up, you've got a place to come and get help right away.
Imagine bringing your kids to a family gathering without being fearful of what their behavior could be.
Imagine that instead of feeling gut-wrenching worry, instead of the guilt or sadness you feel when you shout or spank your little one, you could enjoy this special family time.
Then: click here to try NPC, for just $1, for your whole first month.
The "I'm grateful" special also includes a special discounted rate for every consecutive month you're in NPC (you can cancel at any time, so there's no risk)…
So make your dreams of happy family time a reality by clicking the link above!
(This offer ends the Thursday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29. I know you don't want to miss out!
Click the link above today.)
Happy listening, and happy Thanksgiving!
185: "What is your own heart telling you" about your child's education? A conversation with Mom, Blogger, and Teacher Nicole Olson
Bonus: How Children Learn to Read
184: Three Steps to Handling Homework Woes – Part 2 of the Back-to-School Guide
183: How Your Attitude about Youth Sports Affects Your Child (A Your Child Explained Episode)
182: How to Advocate for Your Child Medically, Socially, and Educationally
181: "I feel like I'm about to toss my daughter to the wolves
180: The Dangers of Overscheduling – A Your Child Explained Episode
Why you need to join the Streamline Your Mornings Free 5-Day Challenge
179: How to Be a Parent AND a Creative Person (and also help your child be creative)
178: Three steps to more responsible kids
177: Ever Tempted to Spank Your Child? Here's Something that Works Better. (A Your Child Explained Episode)
Bonus: Building a World Without Racism or 4 Ways to Be Sure Your Children Aren't "Contributing to the Racism that is Hurting So Many"
176: On Interracial Marriage and Parenting – A Conversation with Poets and Actors Ingrid Alli and Hamilton Graziano
175: "How can I get my kids to listen to me the FIRST time I ask?"
174: Feeling Responsible for Our Kids' Bad Behavior, The Dreaded "No!" and Other Tough Parenting Conundrums in this Your Child Explained Episode
173: How to Create The Life You Want – A Conversation with Mom and Farmer PJ Jonas
172: Parent Success Stories!
171: When Your Kids Only Want Snacks – A Listener Q&A for this Your Child Explained episode
170: Kids and Food – A Conversation with Mom and Author Jeannie Marshall (Rebroadcast)
169: When Siblings Attack – Stopping The Rivalry (Rebroadcast)
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