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!
168: Give Your Child the Keys to the Kingdom – A Your Child Explained Episode (Rebroadcast)
167: How to Have Happier and More Engaged Kids – An Interview With Nursery School Owner Tanya Trainor (Rebroadcast)
166: Tell Don't Ask – A Ninja Tactic That Really Works
165: When Kids Want the Same Stuff Again and Again (and Again…) – A Your Child Explained Episode
164: Turning Parenting Mistakes Into Successes – Karen is the guest in today's Guest Episode!
163: Change what your kiddos play with, get happier kids!
162: When Praise Is Harmful to Children – A Your Child Explained Episode
161: How Children Reach Their Potential – A Conversation with Educator Nicole Gardner
Podcast Episode 160: Kids and Conflicts; How to Help – Part 3 in the Open-Ended Play Series
Bonus: when kids want one spouse and not the other; and handling excessively dramatic children
Podcast Episode 159: A New Ninja Tactic for this Your Child Explained Episode
Podcast Episode 158: "Recess is a Right" – Speaking with Medical Ethicist Dr. Arthur Caplan about things that affect our children's lives
157: Three Steps to Well-Behaved Kids Out In The World
156: Letting Kids Experience "Natural Consequences" – A Parent-Coaching Call for Today's Your Child Explained Episode
155: Your Biggest Weapon in the War Against Parental Guilt – Speaking With Returning Champion Ashley Milne-Tyte of The Broad Experience Podcast
154: Less Strife at Home by Asking A Single Question – Part 1 in the Open-Ended Play Series
153: Handling Kids' Bad Language: A Your Child Explained Episode
152: What Happens When Kids Don't Get What They Need? Talking With Early Childhood Education Professors Miriam Beloglovsky and Lisa Daly
151: The Disrespectful Young Child – Part 4 in the Common Parenting Challenges Series
150: How We Shape Our Kids' Worldview: A Your Child Explained Episode
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Good Mood Revolution
Your Sleep Guru Podcast
Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
Men Do Talk Podcast
The Dr. John Delony Show
On Purpose with Jay Shetty