The ADHD Smarter Parenting‘s Podcast
Kids & Family:Parenting
Are you feeling judged as a parent? In fact, many parents feel judgment when it comes to how they are parenting.
Join Parenting Coaches Siope Kinikini and Kimber Petersen as they talk about why parents are feeling judged and what they can do about it.
We are all going to receive judgment about our parenting. Someone is going to think we are doing too much or not enough. The goal is to be able to receive that judgment and determine if it applies to you.
As the parent, you know your child and what they need best. What has worked for another child or another family may not work with yours. That is okay. That's how it should be. The most effective parenting happens when parents can adapt to the individualized needs of their children.
Often when we receive criticism or suggestions on parenting, it can be challenging to hear and causes us to get defensive or dismiss the advice.
The skill of Observe and Describe helps us stay grounded. Instead of getting all frustrated or upset, we can recognize how we are feeling, which allows our brain time to process what was said and how it made us feel.
We love how Observe and Describe can help us work through the internal dialogue that we may be having about situations. For example, if you've ever taken a young child to the store late at night, you know that people are often formulating judgments in their mind. With Observe and Describe you can remind yourself, "I know this person is looking at me and making a judgment about me bring my child to the store, and this makes me feel anxious. They don't know that I spilled the formula container, and there is no longer formula for their nighttime feeding. Keeping my child feed is more important to me than feeling anxious about what someone thinks."
The great thing about Observe and Describe is that it is a skill that can be done anywhere and doesn't need any special tools.
Parents, you're doing a good job! Hang in there. You've got this!
On our website, you will find additional information and suggestions for using Observe and Describe.
Announcement: Warm welcome to our newest Parenting Coach Kimber Petersen
Ep #150:Dealing with parenting differences and finding common ground
Ep #149: Seeing weaknesses as strengths
Ep #148: Time management strategies using the SODAS Method
Ep #147: When parents disagree on parenting
Ep #146: Moving beyond the ADHD label
Ep #145: Helping kids deal with emotional dysregulation using Effective Praise
Ep #144: ADHD and trauma
Ep #143: Techniques to help kids with ADHD get things done
Ep #142: Getting kids to listen without yelling
Ep #141: Behavior skills will give you confidence in your parenting
Ep #140: Connecting with your child instead of controlling them
Ep #139: Why parents shouldn't use corporal punishment when disciplining
Ep #138: Changing defiant behavior
Ep #137: Focusing on what kids do right
Ep #136: Using behavior skills with ADHD and ODD
Ep #135: Recognizing our parenting weaknesses
Ep #134: Preventing parenting burnout
Ep #133: Parenting wisdom from The Karate Kid
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