Positive Parenting Pep Talks
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsStart each day with a Positive Parenting Pep Talk by Debbie Godfrey.
This podcast is for parents that want to discipline their children without breaking their spirit.
In Season Two, Debbie answers your Parenting questions to give you ideas and inspiration to get your kids to behave better and make parenting more fun.
If you would like a question answered by Debbie, leave a message https://anchor.fm/positiveparenting/message.
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Logical Consequences and Screen Time
October 05, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBOn today's Positive Parenting Pep Talk Podcast, you will learn to create logical consequences when your child does not keep the screen time agreement. Please go follow me on instagram, @positiveparentingdebbie and leave me your comments about screen time. Share solutions that have worked for you, questions you have, and anything else you think will help this conversation be the most useful for parents. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn...
Stop and Listen
September 04, 2023 21:33 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBIn this Positive Parenting pep Talks Podcast, I suggest an idea to prevent conflicts with your child. How many times does a situation escalate out of control before we even know what happened? To prevent the conflict, try stopping everything and just listening to your child and see what happens. If you enjoyed this podcast, here are some more ways to interact with this material. Purchase the online Udemy Class, "No I Won't and You Can't Make Me!" for $12.99. Buy a Dial-A Discipline fo...
Helping a mom manage conflict with the kids
June 30, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, I help a mom manage a conflict in her family. This mom has taken the class and been practicing Positive Parenting for a couple years, and still sometime the answers don't come right away. We brainstorm ways to understand and facilitate mom getting her self care time within the constrains of her family dynamic. For more in depth education about how to redirect power struggles, you can take my online video class at Udemy. Please ...
Helping a mom redirect revenge
June 28, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, I help a mom brainstorm solutions to a revenge cycle. This mom has taken the class and been practicing Positive Parenting for a couple years, and still sometime the answers don't come right away. We brainstorm ways to deal with discipline when the power struggle turns into revenge. For more in depth education about how to redirect power struggles, you can take my online video class at Udemy. Please visit my website and lear...
Helping a mom with a power struggle
June 25, 2023 18:16 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, I help a mom brainstorm solutions to a power struggle. This mom has taken the class and been practicing Positive Parenting for a couple years, and still sometime the answers don't come right away. We brainstorm ways to more firmly handle power struggles when the talking, negotiating and flexibility aren't working. For more in depth education about how to redirect power struggles, you can take my online video class at Udemy. Ple...
Happier Kids Now Interview
June 12, 2023 02:13 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBToday's Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast is a recording of and interview I gave many years ago on the Happier Kids Now Online Expo. I wanted to share it with you because I was able to provide so many ideas for helping you to help your kids behave better. I mentioned the Dial-A-Discipline Wheel that you can purchase here. I talked about Power Struggles and have an online video class you can purchase for $12.99 here. Please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and fac...
Success Stories for the Positive Parenting Class
June 05, 2023 10:22 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBIn today's Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast, 2 parents share their success stories from the class. The first is a dad who is doing his best to maintain his progress with the class on not fall back into old habits. The second is a mom that came up with an I-message and logical consequence when her 5 year old forgets to use the washroom and has an accident. If you would like to receive free coaching and be a guest on the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, please email me at debbie@posi...
Discipline Inadequacy
May 26, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will continue to learn about the systematic approach to discipline and behavior that I use in Positive Parenting. By understanding why your child is acting up, and identifying their mistaken goal, you can then have specific ways to discipline. You will learn about how to use a tool I created called, "Dial-A-Discipline." In this episode, you will learn exactly what to do to discipline your child when he or she is whining or say...
Discipline Revenge Behavior
May 24, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will continue to learn about the systematic approach to discipline and behavior that I use in Positive Parenting. By understanding why your child is acting up, and identifying their mistaken goal, you can then have specific ways to discipline. You will learn about how to use a tool I created called, "Dial-A-Discipline." In this episode, you will learn exactly what to do to discipline your child when he or she is being hurtful,...
Discipline Power Struggles
May 22, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will continue to learn about the systematic approach to discipline and behavior that I use in Positive Parenting. By understanding why your child is acting up, and identifying their mistaken goal, you can then have specific ways to discipline. You will learn about how to use a tool I created called, "Dial-A-Discipline." In this episode, you will learn exactly what to do to discipline your child when he or she is defying you or...
Discipline the Goal of Attention
May 18, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will continue to learn about the systematic approach to discipline and behavior that I use in Positive Parenting. By understanding why your child is acting up, and identifying their mistaken goal, you can then have specific ways to discipline. You will learn about how to use a tool I created called, "Dial-A-Discipline." In this episode, you will learn exactly what to do to discipline your child when he or she is interrupting y...
General Pointers About Misbehavior
May 17, 2023 15:44 - 12 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will continue to learn about the systematic approach to discipline and behavior that I use in Positive Parenting. By understanding why your child is acting up, and identifying their mistaken goal, you can then have specific ways to discipline. You will learn about how to use a tool I created called, "Dial-A-Discipline." In this episode, I cover general pointers to keep in mind about identifying the 4 mistaken goals: Attention...
Why Kids misbehave and how to identify their misbehavior
May 15, 2023 15:26 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, you will learn about the systematic approach to discipline and behavior that I use in Positive Parenting. By understanding why your child is acting up, and identifying their mistaken goal, you can then have specific ways to discipline. You will learn about how to use a tool I created called, "Dial-A-Discipline." In this episode, I have my friend, Stephanie, demonstrate each of the four goals by being my mother when I won't pick up...
Why Are Your Kids Misbehaving?
May 08, 2023 19:24 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, Jodi Womack is joining me to help me illustrate the four mistaken goals. Using an example of a child that won't get off the computer, you will learn to identify why your child is misbehaving. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions a...
An Alternative to Spanking
May 04, 2023 13:52 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, a mom shares her concern about not spanking for an important discipline challenge. I found our conversation to be fascinating and enlightening as this mom processed her reasons for spanking and then looked at alternatives to get a better result. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram ...
Agreement between Couples - Mediating conflicts
April 19, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBA couple discusses the way they can handle conflicts with the children. Sometimes one parent can be a mediator and sometimes it’s better to simply support the other parent’s efforts. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. ...
Apply new ideas
April 18, 2023 17:33 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk a dad talks about his process for learning to parent differently. Slow and consistent progress can be made with diligent effort and application. Communication is so important for all our relationships. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ide...
Helping a Sensitive Child Handle Discipline
April 15, 2023 14:14 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBWhat do you do when a child is really hard on herself? Whenever you need to give this child direction or discipline and she falls apart. Help her feel better about herself so she can receive direction without falling apart. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you...
Get your kids to respect your "no”
April 11, 2023 02:09 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBGet your kids to respect your "no”. How do you get your kids to respect you when you say no? If your child continues to pester you when you’ve set a limit, then you need to look more deeply at what the behavior is communicating. Handling feelings can help kids learn to handle disappointments in their life. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instag...
A Child's health - When Positive Parenting may need to go out the window
March 28, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, a mom asks about if her child can choose regarding a medical decision. The short answer is "no". If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. You can also join Self-Directed and facilitated P...
How to navigate a conversation with a teen
March 27, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, a mom has a question about getting her teen out and doing things other than staying home alone on the computer. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. You can also join Self-Directed an...
What to do when the child won't go to bed on time
March 24, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, parents are concerned about their daughter staying up too late and constantly pushing the bedtime later and later. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. You can also join Self-Directe...
When a child pitches a fit
March 23, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, a mom talks about the way her son pitched a fit when he didn't get what he wanted. We talked about ways to help him feel seen heard and understood before helping him solve the problem. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for...
When One Sibling Punches the Other
March 22, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBIn this Positive Parenting pep Talk, I help a mom with ideas for what to do when one sibling starts punching the other. We discussed some ideas for how and when to intervene. We also covered teaching children to do a make-up when they have hurt their sibling. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and sugges...
The Problem With Rewards
March 21, 2023 12:52 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, a mom asks about motivating her child with bribes. We discuss the downfall of using rewards or brining, and also the appropriate time and manner in which to use rewards. We also discuss a tool to change a stressful time of day. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and su...
Screen Time Help
March 20, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, a mom asks for help getting her 7 year olds off the screen. It's no an easy task, but it's doable! If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. You can also join Self-Directed and facilitated...
Tips for Destructive behavior
March 17, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, I answer an email question about a child's destructive behavior. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. You can also join Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. --- ...
What to do when a child doesn't put the effort in his schoolwork
March 16, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, a mom is struggling with what to do with her 6th grade son who is not putting effort into his schoolwork. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. You can also join Self-Directed and faci...
Negotiating Nap Time
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, I help a mom with a new plan for quiet time at Grandma's house. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. You can also join Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. --- ...
Providing Undivided Attention VS Setting a Limit
March 14, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode of the Positive Parenting Pep Talks, you will learn how to know when to give your child attention and when to set limits on the attention seeking behavior. Learn specifically the best manner in which to set the limit on behavior. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about th...
Help with Kids Fighting
March 13, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, I begin by providing why GEMS and Taking care of yourself are two of the most important concepts in Positive Parenting. We then transition to a mom's question about what to do when you want to spank your kids. You will benefit and gain insight through this discussion with a mom about why spanking for siblings hitting each other is so ineffective and what to do instead. How could you get excited about helping your kids resolved their conflicts and stop fi...
3 Year Old Tantrum Help
March 10, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode of Positive Parenting Pep Talks, a mom shares her frustration with her three year old having melt-downs. We talk about the causes of the escalation and the various points where an intervention could work to prevent the full blown tantrum. Other parents chime in with helpful suggestions. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram o...
What To Do When One Child is Dominating the Conversation
March 09, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, we discuss when one child interrupts and dominates a conversation. This question stumped me a first, but as we discussed the dynamics, it led to insight and ideas about what to do. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for yo...
Kids Fighting - When to intervene and when to stay out of it
March 08, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast, parents asked about how to know when to intervene in kids fighting. This discussion includes ideas for when to intervene, as well as how to encourage cooperation and discourage fighting. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. T...
How Can I get My Kids Out The Door On Time In The Morning?
March 07, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, a couple voices their concerns over getting the children to school on time. When we (the parents) ned to be at work, our stress can often give the children a reason to drag their heelps about getting ready. In this episode, we discuss ideas for shifting the responsibility for getting out the door on time to the children. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Posi...
Drinking, Tattoos and Piercings, Oh My!
March 06, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBA mom wanted to be ready for the future, so we had a talk. In this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, i share some of my experiences raising teenagers. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. --- Send in a voice message: https...
Yikes! My 4 year old dropped an F Bomb
March 03, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, a mom expresses her horror when her 4 year old repeats a word mom had said. We discuss the state of the situation and all the possibilities moving forward. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive P...
From the Step Parent Perspective - Getting the Child To Be More Active
March 02, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThis Positive Parenting Pep Talk is a continuation of yesterday's episode. Today, we look at this same issue from the perspective of the step-parent. It's not easy when there are 2 vastly different perspectives and I think that we navigate the delicate issues involved in a grace filled way. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook a...
How Can I Get My Child To be More Active?
March 01, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, we discuss how to encourage kids to get outside and be more active. It's much easier said than done! And the moms in this discussion give many great ideas for helping you if you want to encourage more physical activity in your children. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comm...
My Kids Won't Listen!
February 28, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, I help a mom get her kids to listen better. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/positiveparenting/message Suppo...
How Do I Teach My Child To Say "Please" and "Thank You?"
February 27, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, I help a mom navigave how to teach her child to say "please" and "thank you." It's not always easy and we talk about the advantages and pitfalls to our different attempts to teach our children manners. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ide...
Get Your Child To Listen to You
February 16, 2023 14:29 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBThis is my favorite 3-prong appraoch to getting my kids to listen in any situation. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive Parenting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/positiveparenting/message Su...
Understanding family dynamics for cooperation
July 05, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBIn this Positive Parenting Pep Talk, we look at each child’s unique personality to understand what they need. Using their unique nature and different learning styles to create harmony in the family. I also mention the book, “Discover Your Child’s Learning Style” by Victoria Kindle Hodson and Mariaemma Willis. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on ...
Attachment and Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs part 2
July 01, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBThis Positive Parenting Pep Talk describes you can use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to provide the appropriate discipline for your children.. A child must get their survival needs met before they can move up the hierarchy and interaction in a socially appropriate manner. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments ...
Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and attachment part 2
July 01, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBThis Positive Parenting Pep Talk describes you can use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to provide the appropriate discipline for your children.. A child must get their survival needs met before they can move up the hierarchy and interaction in a socially appropriate manner. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply appreciate your support by leaving us a review today. You can also Follow me on Instagram and share your favorite episodes an...
The qualities of attachment part 1
June 30, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MBThis Positive Parenting Pep Talk will describe the qualities of attachment when it occurs. Attachment is such an important part of our job as parents, especially in the first two years of life. If you found these ideas helpful and would like more, please visit my website and learn more about Self-Directed and facilitated Positive Parenting classes. Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook and leave your comments and suggestions about these ideas. Thank you for your interest in Positive ...
Nagging and faultfinding
June 29, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBThis is the next in a series of Positive Parenting Pep Talks from Dreikur's book, "The Challenge of Parenthood." In this series, I am using ideas from the book, written in 1948, and putting a modern day perspective to the topic. Nagging and fault finding rarely held the child. They will usually tune us out and won't learn from the natural consequences of their behavior. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply appreciate your s...
Insistence on blind obedience
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBThis is the next in a series of Positive Parenting Pep Talks from Dreikur's book, "The Challenge of Parenthood." In this series, I am using ideas from the book, written in 1948, and putting a modern day perspective to the topic. Asking as child for blind obedience is usually rooted in our belief that we must maintain our parental authority at all cost. Unfortunately, it doesn't usually work in the short term or long term. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting ...
Retaliation - punishment and rewards
June 27, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBThis is the next in a series of Positive Parenting Pep Talks from Dreikur's book, "The Challenge of Parenthood." In this series, I am using ideas from the book, written in 1948, and putting a modern day perspective to the topic. Using punishment and rewards nearly always backfires. One reason is that children feel themselves equal and therefore will rebel against and even respond in kind. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would de...
“Pull yourself together”
June 24, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBThis is the next in a series of Positive Parenting Pep Talks from Dreikur's book, "The Challenge of Parenthood." In this series, I am using ideas from the book, written in 1948, and putting a modern day perspective to the topic. When we tell our child to pull himself together, it actually makes them feel weaker, rather than making them stronger. Thank you for listening and subscribing to the Positive Parenting Pep Talks podcast. I would deeply appreciate your support by leaving us a rev...