Tackling Everyday Chaos - Part 2

In this episode, we're opening up about something we all struggle with—control. Whether it's trying to manage things beyond our reach, like when someone else is driving, or figuring out why we’re really upset, we’ll walk you through Shauna's process for identifying the root cause of our frustrations. Plus, we'll share how we learned to let go and stop sweating the small stuff—because spoiler: It’s often not in our control anyway!

But it’s not all serious talk! We’ll also dive into how FUN is the secret weapon every parent needs. Fun isn’t just a luxury; it’s an essential ingredient for better parenting, stronger connections, and happier kids. We share quirky, effective strategies like using animal sounds to get kids to listen or how the “ducks and wings” method changed grocery store trips forever. You’ll also hear about how establishing simple SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for everything from bedtime to behavior can save your sanity.

Timeline Summary:

• [1:15] – Letting go of control: Why trying to micromanage doesn’t work.
• [3:50] – What’s really the problem? Is it the kids, or is it you?
• [6:12] – How fun creates connection, movement, and solves problems.
• [9:00] – Using animal sounds to get kids to cooperate (and yes, it works!).
• [12:05] – Establishing "ducks and wings" for smoother grocery store runs.
• [16:30] – Creating simple, life-saving parenting SOPs.
• [20:15] – Fun as a non-negotiable: Why joy and playfulness help with parenting challenges.

Links & Resources:

• How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (Book mentioned)
• Acupressure mats for meditation and problem-solving
• Kid2Kid (Store mentioned for buying creative tools like tutus)

Closing Remark: If this episode helped you see parenting in a new light, or if you got a good laugh from my animal sound antics, we’d love to hear from you! Rate, follow, and share the podcast. Leave a review so we can keep the conversation going. Remember, parenting doesn’t have to be a struggle—sometimes, a little fun goes a long way!