parenting

Why We Love People Who Hurt Us

If you are in an unhealthy relationship (manipulator, narcissist, co-dependent, etc.) this is a good radio program.

http://www.byuradio.org/episode/92a164e7-a341-4e8a-8f15-003013c242da/the-matt-townsend-show-why-we-love-people-who-hurt-us

What do you do with a child who is acting out in anger? Here is the BYU radio program on how to parent an explosive child. I come on after the first guest who talks about difficult relationships in general, or in marriage, but I take the parenting angle, as always. I am a guest expert after the 1 hr. 15 min. mark.

Child Anxiety

Most parents are familiar with childhood fears. It is common for kids to be scared of the dark and have difficulty going to bed. But these fears could also be manifest with separation anxiety, adjusting to new situations, or fear or the unknown.
On BYU radio “The Matt Townsend Show,” I follow the first interview that lasts 1 hr. on Jan 6, 2014. After that topic, I share with the host 3 different strategies in helping children overcome their fears. Listen now.

http://www.byuradio.org/episode/0c5243ab-c2b2-4af2-9469-e6752ee353d0/the-matt-townsend-show-child-anxiety

The Blame Game

Ahhh, the Blame Game. We all play it in relationships more than we should. Especially in families. Listen now to BYU radio as I am interviewed on the dynamics of parent-child blaming

http://www.byuradio.org/episode/911b2a1c-3c8d-4635-843d-616fe60767ae/the-matt-townsend-show-the-blame-game

Benefits of Parent Entrepreneurs

This BYU radio program starts with the topic Skills for Success. I follow the first guest in the 2nd segment to talk about why being parent entrepreneurs teaches kids great life lessons.

http://www.byuradio.org/episode/deeed700-1ab4-43bd-ba22-047d003a43a8/the-matt-townsend-show-skills-for-success

“Good Enough” Parenting

Matt Townsend interviews a guest on the topic of reality parenting for the first hour. I am interviewed after that on how being “good enough” is the best parent for or kids and for ourselves. Listen now on BYU radio Sirius XM 143

http://www.byuradio.org/episode/0cd27927-30d2-405b-a4af-c1d07a35c5dc/the-matt-townsend-show-reality-parenting

Get Kids Excited About Chores

How in the world do you unify the family through doing their chores? Is that totally unrealistic? It’s a goal we can all work toward and actually have success more often than not. Chores aren’t really about getting the house clean, they’re about bringing your family together and teaching important life skills.
Here is a TV interview I did on that subject and tips for getting children excited to do their jobs.

Helping Children Achieve Their Goals

We all know about Dream Boards. They can help us visualize goals. But what do we do beyond just staring at those pictures of the physically fit person we want to be or the vacation we want to take?

I follow the first interview that lasts 1 hr. on Doing Not Dreaming on the Matt Townsend show on June 30, 2014. After that topic, Matt and I talk about helping our children achieve their goals. Listen now.

http://www.byuradio.org/episode/73c676d7-0f84-4985-a6cf-ff863abc763a/the-matt-townsend-show-doing-not-dreaming

Childhood Depression

What are the issues around a family member having depression? I follow the first interview that lasts 1 hr. on “Depression” on July 31st the Matt Townsend show. After that topic, Matt and I talk about parenting a child with depression. Listen now.

http://www.byuradio.org/episode/105fdc7e-c050-4ae4-baaf-7196b75c6141/the-matt-townsend-show-depression