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As parents, work as a team to share the mental load and communicate with intention. Create alignment, improve communication, and show up as a united front.

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54: Handling the Mess Made by Kids

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In today’s podcast we explore the challenges faced by parents in keeping their homes clean when they have kids. I discuss various strategies and tips for handling the mess made by kids. From dealing with spills and stains to organizing toys and maintaining cleanliness, the episode provides practical advice and insights to help parents maintain a clean and organized living space. Join me as we tackle the messy side of parenting and discover how to create a harmonious balance between a clean home and the joy of having children.

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#53 Parenting Challenges Solved: An Insight into the SNAP Program’s Success – with Ron Swan and Debbie St-Martin

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In this episode, Dianne discusses with guest speakers Ron Swan and Debbie St-Martin from Centre Famille, Home to the SNAP Program, about overcoming parenting challenges, managing the behavior of children, effectively communicating within a family, and establishing organization and structure at home.
They explore the importance of empathy and understanding in parenting and the significance of teaching kids essential life skills. Featuring real-world examples and results from their SNAP Program, they emphasize the power of positive reinforcement, the need for consistency in parenting styles, and the indispensability of creative thinking.
Further, they examine how different parenting styles can work together for the benefit of children and touch upon maintaining a united front in front of children, compartmentalizing different aspects of life, and the value of prioritizing what matters most in family life.

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#51: Are Your Kids Too Busy To Help Around The House?

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Are your kids too busy to help around the house?

Welcome to another episode of Parenting Guide: Organizing Habits Made Easy podcast! In this episode, I discuss the challenges parents face when their kids are too busy to help out. I also explore the reasons behind this issue and provide practical solutions for parents.

In this podcast, I dive deep into the possible reasons why our kids may not be helping out as we expect. We look at both the child’s perspective and the parent’s role in communicating tasks effectively. We also examine the impact of our busy schedules and how it affects our children’s willingness to contribute.

Join me as we explore these topics and discover actionable strategies for navigating this common parenting challenge. Together, we can create a harmonious environment at home while teaching our kids responsibility and teamwork.

Tune in to this episode and gain valuable insights that can transform your parenting experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive change in your family dynamics!

Thank you for joining us on this journey. If you found value in this episode, I would greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review our podcast on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback is important to us.

Wishing you a great week ahead, and we look forward to seeing you next time!

Happy listening!

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#48: Coping-through-Chaos

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Today, we’re delving into the challenges that resonate with every parent in the trenches – the holiday hustle, strikes, and the constant threat of illness.

🌟 Exploring Current Challenges with Compassion

Beyond the decorations and festivities, we’re acknowledging the stress many of us are grappling with. From navigating the complexities of holidays to the weight of dealing with strikes and sickness, it’s a tumultuous time for us all.

🤒 Navigating Health Struggles with Shared Stories

In this episode, we share a personal journey of recent illness and the ongoing struggle to recover. Through these narratives, we aim to foster a sense of understanding and solidarity as we collectively face the daunting challenges of illnesses, flu, and the looming presence of COVID.

⚠️ Strikes, Work, and the Overwhelming Reality

As strikes disrupt the familiar routines, parents working from home find themselves in an even more challenging balancing act. The chaos at home and the interruptions at work are all too familiar. We’re here to acknowledge the difficulties and provide a virtual shoulder to lean on.

🛠️ Empathetic Coping Strategies for Parental Survival

In the face of chaos, we share three practical coping strategies – creating personal space, tapping into creativity, and reconnecting with your support system. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment and practical tips for alleviating stress and overwhelm.

🔊 Tune in for a Compassionate Discussion

Whether you’re nodding along or seeking a moment of solace, join us at “Parenting Unplugged” for an empathetic discussion. We’re not just a podcast; we’re a community sharing the weight of these challenges, acknowledging the struggles, and offering a compassionate space for parents to connect.

👂 Because Parenthood is a Collective Journey, and Your Struggle is Validated Here.

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#37:  How to Minimize Resistance From Our Partners Before Decluttering

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Today’s podcast episode is another good one because it’s touching on the topic of resistance and what we can do to avoid it or make it less resistant. Now, I’m not talking about the kids because yeah, they too can be resistant to any change or to do extra chores. But what happens if the resistance comes from our partner? More specifically, it’s resistance to any change, like any decluttering or organizing activity that’s about to happen? Just so you know, it’s totally normal that you might come up with a little resistance, or a lot, when it comes to decluttering and organizing.

In this episode we’re going to talk about what to do before decluttering or even organizing to avoid, or reduce, the amount of resistance that could happen with any kind of change happening in the house.
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Whenever we want to do a decluttering or organizing project, my client and I, (or even myself, because this has happened in the past), are usually in the mindset of getting stuff done. Now I understand this completely because we’re so eager to get things going and make changes. But there is something we have to do first and foremost, before we even start taking action to minimize resistance and that is to communicate. And why do I say this?

Minimize Resistance From Our Partners: COMMUNICATE

Because it’s happened where the partner is often a little upset that we’re taking on this project where we’re getting our hands in things that they may not be ready to let go of just yet. Or maybe, they’re not ready to move around and then have to adjust the way they go about in the house such as their habits, where they move things or where they have to find things now. No doubt, it’s a big adjustment for not only them, but for anybody who is suddenly faced with change. And it’s normal.

So there are two main reasons why you need to communicate first before you even start taking action on decluttering or organizing; Especially when it’s a common space or even a space that has mostly their things in it.

Why there’s resistance…

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