Danielle Bettmann | Parenting Coach for Strong-Willed Kids
If you're riddled with mom guilt, your temper scares you, you're terrified you're screwing up your kids and are afraid to admit any of those things out loud.......
Most strong-willed kids struggle with sleep, so if bedtime feels like neverending pulling teeth at your house, join the club!While I'm always going to advocate for nuance and individualization, confidence comes from having a diverse set of tools in your backpocket, so this episode is here to help you have a few more "tricks" up your sleeve.Here's to a shorter bedtime routine for the kids and more time for revenge bedtime procrastination for the adults! :)IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:Why you might need to rethink TV time before bedtimeHow to embrace your "dread" + commiserate with your childThe script to say when you leave their room DON'T MISS:What to do when they're acting like your old drunk college roommate// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Mighty and Bright - Kids' Daily Routine ChartHoneybee & Friends Bedtime Stories// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
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90% less Tantrums in 3 Months with Heather + David
Heather and David, parents from the Midwest, take us along in their journey of parenting their strong-willed five-year-old daughter. Just a few months ago, they were drowning; overwhelmed by her tantrums, feeling like parenting was heartbreaking, stressful, and defeating more days than not.NOW, they are parenting with hope, optimism and confidence, let alone 90% less tantrums overall!Tune in to hear the things that were hard to admit, why they believe they benefitted so much from this work, and the nuggets and takeaways they want every listener to learn alongside them.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...The moment Heather knew they needed helpHow David began to relate to his daughter in new waysThe mindset shifts that led to a quick turnaroundDON'T MISS-The challenges of being in a field like Heather's (speech language pathology in an elementary school) where you *SHOULD* know how to do this & struggle at home with your own childI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
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Going Beyond Good Intentions
Can you imagine setting a New Years resolution, watching healthy living content and going to a class where they teach you why you should exercise and expecting to lose weight without ever working out?NO! We know getting stronger requires taking action.In the same way, working on your parenting requires implementation, not just intentions.IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:Ways immersive learning experiences transform parenting skillsWhy it's impossible to grow stronger while "malnourished" and what to do about itThe role of structured support in achieving parenting goals DON'T MISS:How to pour gasoline on your good intentions to *actually* become a stronger, more confident parent// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
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Stop your Child from Lying to You
Today's episode is a rare treat. I had a fantastic coaching conversation with a parent of a 4 year-old around an ongoing problem at their house around not listening and not telling the truth when asked about it, and I have her permission to share it with you here!Listen as she shares more of the background into this particular moment as well as her concerns around the behavior, then tune in to hear what I recommended to her (and anyone else who can relate!) IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...Insight into the developmental shifts happening at this ageWhat to STOP doing in the future when faced with this behaviorWhat TO do to prevent this situation from happening again (that does not include punishment)DON'T MISS-Perspective that will give you a sigh of relief I believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
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Change the World from your Couch with Cynthia Levin
From “I can’t change the world. I’m just a mom” to “I can change the world because I’m a mom!'Cynthia Levin is the author of “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started.” A non-partisan activist working across a variety of issues, she coaches volunteers of all ages to build productive relationships with members of Congress.In our conversation she laid a realistic roadmap for the average mom to get involved where it matters most to her; starting small and leveling up in small amounts of discomfort.She summed up our conversation with a really powerful quote I’ll be thinking about for years to come.Be sure to follow this episode up with ACTION! IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...3 common myths about advocacySurprising benefits of getting your kids involved over timeReasons why moms are uniquely qualified to do this workDON'T MISS-Tangible examples of how advocacy actually makes a difference // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Organizations you can get involved with, in no particular order:The ONE campaign - to create a more Just & Equal worldCARE - Fighting Global Poverty & World HungerMomsRising - Building a more Family-Friendly AmericaSUNRISE - End the Climate CrisisMoms Demand Action - for Gunsense in AmericaRESULTS - ending poverty in US and globallyBread for the World - Christian based hunger advocacyUN Foundations Shot@Life - global vaccines// CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA LEVIN //Book : From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started.Website: www.changyit.comInstagram: @ccylevin I believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
If you're riddled with mom guilt, your temper scares you, you're terrified you're screwing up your kids and are afraid to admit any of those things out loud....this podcast is for you. Hosted by Danielle Bettmann, parenting coach for families with 1-10-year-old strong-willed kids, Failing Motherhood is where shame-free vulnerability meets breakthroughs. Every other week is a storytelling interview about one mom's raw and honest experience of growth that leads to new perspectives and practical strategies and every other week solo episodes focus on actionable insight into parenting your deeply feeling, highly sensitive, *spicy* child. Here, we normalize the struggle, share openly about our insecurities, and rally around small wins and truths. We hope to convince you you're not alone and YOU are the parent your kids need. We hope you see yourself, hear your story, and find hope and healing. Welcome to Failing Motherhood. You belong here!