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!
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359: Setting kids up for an addiction-free life with NYT best-selling author and Mom Jessica Lahey
358: Handling tantrums – especially when we parents say "no"
357: What does your heart long for?
356: The consequences of pushing ourselves too far - Talking with educator Sarah Scheldt M.Ed. today!
355: Five ways to help you keep going right now
354: Goals and Words and a "kind 2021"
353.5: What your child needs from you today
353: Challenges with reading, ADHD meds, kids trying their best, and more: Ask the child development expert
352: The truth about parenting and special needs – talking with parenting author Sally Wagter and her husband, WTOO returning champion Erik Wagter
351: "In 25 years, what will matter to me?" My conversation with Katherine Reynolds Lewis
350.5 An Announcement (and FAQs about that Announcement)
350: "Letting go of what others think" with Debbie Reber of TiLT Parenting
349: Kindergarten Evals, Parent-Teacher-Conferences, and Lessons I learned from being hospitalized last week
348: How to be the parent your kids need right now
347 Part 2: A parent’s guide to the dangers of "using history to fit our narrative"
347 Part 1: Five ways societies fail… or succeed
346: A Key Mindset Tool for Crisis Parenting
345.5: September School Successes!
345: How to feel in control with Mom, Author, and School Counselor Phyllis Fagell, LCPC
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