Partner Playback: The 4 Parenting Skills You Already Have with Dr. Don McCown

Did you know most parents ALREADY have all the skills to parent their kids and teach them life skills? Dr. Don McCown, PhD, MSS, LSW, sits down with Bethann and Chrissie to share about his new (FREE!) online parenting program, Learning Life Skills Together. Don shares that all parents have four key skills that can support children to learn emotional life skills–paying attention, regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and clearly communicating–we just may need to practice these skills to build them up. They also discuss how a child’s resilience is based on the resiliency of their parents and how honing these skills is helpful to move through the world with more ease. Lastly, Don shares how awe and beauty, making things and belonging are invaluable to health and wellness. Also listen to learn Don’s 20 minute rule–join us!

Things we mentioned in this episode:

 

Don’s Online Program Learning Life Skills Together is FREE and available now to start using!

 

Chrissie mentioned the book Never Enough by Jennifer Wallace

 

Bethann mentioned the CDC’s report on the loneliness epidemic and the impact on health 

 

Don shares the national mental health crisis resource 988–it is free and 24/7 support–just dial 988 on your phone. 

 

CTC’s 3rd Annual Snowball Shuffle 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is Sat. March 2nd at Eagleview Town Center. Join us and bring the whole family! 

 

Parent to Parent: Building Connections Groups are meeting monthly! Join parents with similar-aged students and a trained facilitator to discover techniques, tips, and tricks to tackle common challenges and strengthen connections. Most importantly we’ll interact with other parents who are in the same stage or who have been there and can offer advice. Bring a friend and join the conversation!

 

You can now follow Chrissie on Instagram @ctc_chrissie or on Facebook /@Chrissie.CTC for info from each episode, Parent to Parent blog updates, and other parent resources. You can also email Chrissie at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org We would love to hear from you!

 

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