Best Calm Parenting Toolbox Podcasts (2025)

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Become the Calm, Loving, Mindful Parent You Were Meant to Be 14:18

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4d ago14:18

14:18

Good news, you can grow. Change, Improve. You can be a better parent in a year than the one you are today. It will take work and intention, but you can do it. This episode will help get you there. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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An Amazing Tool To Solve Problems With Your Kids! 15:23

5d ago15:23

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We all have a parenting toolbox. Some are big. Some are small. But this box is invisible... no one can see it. You can only use the tools you have. Like a carpenter or a mechanic, the more tools the better. The more parenting tools you have, the better you can be at the world's most important job. The better you can build integrity, fix patterns, s…

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How To Teach Kids To Push Themselves and Be Strong and Resilient! | With Jordan 57:58

6d ago57:58

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We all want to raise strong kids. Gritty. Tough. Hard-working. Confident. This can be difficult. Good news: There are DOs and DONT'S for this. There is science and research. Join Sean and Jordan as they dive into this very important topic. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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SummerTime Parenting Tips and Tools + Dos and Dont's 7:43

11d ago7:43

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Summer can be magical… or mayhem. In this episode, we’re diving into the parenting hacks, mindset shifts, and simple tools that will help you thrive—not just survive—this summer. Whether your kids are bored, bickering, or bouncing off the walls, we’ve got practical strategies to bring more peace, connection, and fun into your days. From managing sc…

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Communication Skills and Hacks for Parents With Difficult Kids! 16:37

12d ago16:37

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Some kids just don't listen. Some kids are very reactive. Some yell. Snap. Argue. Lie. And others? They shut down. Avoid. People please. One-word answers. Every parent needs good parenting tools - and lots of communication skills. If you have a tough kid - this is for you. Go deeper with Sean at https://www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad …

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This Teenage Girl Was Murdered By Two Teens - And What We Can Learn About Disconnected Kids 13:10

13d ago13:10

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Listen as Sean tells you the real-life story of Cassie Bernall. Her story will change you... ...and maybe change your parenting. And change the way you think about teenagers. Be ready, you'll want to hold your children closely after this one. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How to Connect with Your Hard Kid 19:25

19d ago19:25

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Some kids are easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy. And some kids are not. Some kids are hard. HARD! If you have a hard kid- or more than one of them - listen in... Sean will inspire and empower you to be your best ...and give a few helpful pointers. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How To Stop Yelling and Controlling | With Jordan 50:44

20d ago50:44

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Yelling. Threatening. Bribing. Scolding. Commanding. Controlling. There is a better way. It's time to put those tools down... ...and pick up some good ones. And these new tools? They are better. Listen in. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How To Have a Happy, Healthy Parenting Mindset 15:46

25d ago15:46

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Stop being stressed. angry. resentful. overwhelmed. sad. anxious. Sean will show you how to change your mind...change your mindset...and change your life. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sean Donohue

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How To Raise Independent, Responsible Kids | With Jordan 51:10

26d ago51:10

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We all want our kids to become mature, responsible, successful, independent adults - and to get there, we need some good tools! Join Sean and Jordan as they share some incredible tools and insights with you - all while having fun and inspiring you to be the best parent you can be. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad …

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How To Parent With a Village - Finding Connection in Our Disconnected World | With Jordan 59:04

26d ago59:04

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Parenting can be so hard...and isolating. Lonely. Disenchanting. Don't...Parent..Alone. This episode will help you open your eyes...your heart...and your arms...to a village. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sean Donohue

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How to Be a Grandparent that Every Kid (and Parent) Loves | With Jordan 36:27

26d ago36:27

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This episode is for the GRANDPARENTS! We love you. We need your help and support. We want you to feel loved and supported. We also want you to be the best grandparent you can be. We did some research and found some great tools you can put into your toolbox! We also found some great insights and mindsets that we think you will enjoy. We made this ep…

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Why You Should Be An UNOFFENDABLE Parent..and Person | With Jordan 41:18

26d ago41:18

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Sean recently read a book that CHANGED HIS LIFE! The book is called UnOffendable by Brett Hansen...and wow, it is good. Join Sean and Jordan as Sean tells Jordan about the book, provides a quick book report, and explains how we can all take the lessons from the book and install them into our everyday thinking, parenting, family, and leadership! Thi…

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Therapy With Sean: CoDependency, You & Your Family | With Jordan 49:32

26d ago49:32

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Codependency is a nasty virus - that affects us all. It can put down deep roots in our minds, our emotions and our behaviors. It's not good. Join Sean and Jordan as they study codependency, why it's so common in us, how it can creep into our parenting and marriage and most importantly, how to free ourselves from it! This will better help you unders…

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Simon Holland | With Jordan 42:27

26d ago42:27

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Simon Holland is a humor writer and social media personality best known for his witty takes on parenting, marriage, and everyday life. His relatable one-liners have garnered a substantial following, with over 1 million fans across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram . He resides in the Atlanta area with his wife and daughters, often …

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Live Q&A with Sean and Jordan! 47:28

26d ago47:28

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This one was fun... lively...and juicy! Sean and Jordan went on Instagram LIVE and took live questions from you! Listen in and enjoy the Q & A with your favorite parenting team. Sean will answer, Jordan will be Jordan, and we will all have a blast. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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How To Be Healthy and Not CoDependent | With Jordan 53:28

26d ago53:28

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Sean has been teaching a lot about codependency recently. Why? Because it's so important...and codependency is so nasty and dangerous. Parents must educate themself on this common and destructive concept. Enjoy. If you have enjoyed Sean's previous episides on this topic, you'll enjoy this one as well! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Lear…

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Put away the parental toolbox, just listen! 8:27

1M ago8:27

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When we ask our child do you want me to listen to you or give you advice; when we are not reaching out to our parental toolbox, we are not avoiding parenting. The goal is to parent with presence. Because in that quiet presence, we build something much stronger than solutions. We build trust. We build connection. We build emotionally secure children…

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Summer Time Parenting Tips and Ideas! 16:18

1M ago16:18

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Summer is here - let's make it an amazing one. Goal: Family time Goal: No arguing about screens Goal: Make memories How to get these Goals? This episode will help! Join Sean and Jordan as they share fantastic ideas and parenting tools on how to be an amazing summer parent Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. …

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The 7 MOST Difficult Parts of Parenting 11:53

1M ago11:53

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Wow - this is difficult! Parenting...is...hard. This will help. Join Sean as he talks about some of the most challenging aspects of this journey. You'll leave feeling like you are not alone...and feeling inspired in the world's most important job. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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How To Make Your Discipline Stick - So They Change! 18:17

1M ago18:17

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Your kids should listen and learn. And when you do the hard work on giving them discipline, you want it to stick. You want it to matter. You want them to take it seriously...and take it to heart. We all need good tools for how to discipline our children. It can be so hard when they don't listen or learn...and they keep repeating the same patterns. …

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When You CRACKED and are Going Back To Your Old Ways!....Listen to This One 10:58

1M ago10:58

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You made a mistake... You went back to your old ways. You cracked. Or...you were doing sooo good with your new tools and ways but then found yourself, little by little, going back to your old patterns. If that is you, then... Listen to this. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How To LOVE When It's Hard... 10:54

2M ago10:54

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Love should be the foundation of every home and every parent/child relationship. But... Sometimes it's hard to love. To show love. To be loving. It can be hard to be loving...when we are upset and feel unloved. Some choices are loving, and some things are not. Join Sean as he helps you deepen your relationship with love and your children. Go deeper…

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7 Listening Hacks That Will TRANSFORM Your Relationship To Your Children! 15:28

2M ago15:28

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Listening is so hard! We get reactive. We get bored. We want to solve problems. We get triggered. We are busy. Join Sean as he helps you become a better version of yourself. Everyone loves a good listener...and your kids need you to be one. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Are You Escalating Tough Situations? How To Maintain Calmness? 8:20

2M ago8:20

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Modern Parenting isn't a cake walk. Whether it’s a toddler throwing a tantrum in the candy aisle or a teenager’s emotional outburst after a heated disagreement, there are moments when every parent feels the urge to react strongly. The urge to escalate comes from a natural place — frustration, fear, or a desire for control. But escalation — yelling …

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CoDependency and Inter-Dependency in Our Parenting 14:50

2M ago14:50

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Codependency is bad. Very Bad. Too much emishment is not good. Total independence is bad. Very Bad. No being connected is not good. The middle ground? Inter-dependence. Healthy connection. Join Sean as he talks about how to find this! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How and When To Intervene in You Child's Unhealthy Lifestyle 24:34

2M ago24:34

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All kids make bad choices. All kids get caught up in negative things...poor patterns Some kids get very caught up. They can then become screen addicted, defiant, stubborn, in trouble, anxious, and all types of negative. This is where we come in. Do we sit back, or do we step in? If we step in, will it make things worse? How do we step in and interv…

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How To Talk Yourself Into Being The Calm, Connected, Loving Person You Were Meant to Be 12:43

2M ago12:43

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Everywhere you go, your Self-Talk goes with you. It's your most powerful counselor. So... Give yourself great advice. If you don't like how you feel or how you are reacting, change it by changing how you think and Self-talk... Sean will show you how. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Break Cycles and Stop Stress By Becoming Unoffendable 15:05

2M ago15:05

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Does your child/teen keep doing the same bad behaviors? Same patterns? Same stuff, different day? Do YOU keep doing the same bad behaviors or responses? Same patterns? Same stuff, different day? Are you ready to look at this situation differently? Are you ready to be calm and cool? Listen in. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more ab…

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Celebrating Mother's Day – Near or Far 9:19

2M ago9:19

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In this special replay of one of our top three most-loved episodes, we will revisit a heartfelt conversation recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic—on a Mother's Day that looked very different for all of us. Despite the circumstances, the message resonated with many of you—it struck a chord. We explored how to celebrate a virtual Mother's Day, findi…

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How To Get Your Kids To Be Honest and Moral With ChatGBT and AI 20:34

2M ago20:34

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Chat BPT is incredible and amazing...and causing major problems in schools and in homes. We don't want your kids to cheat...cut corners. We want them to use AI...the right way. Join Sean as he shares some helpful tools and tips. Listen to this and then do what Sean tells you to do! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad…

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How to Discipline- Do's and Don'ts 18:38

2M ago18:38

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The way to think about DISCIPLINE is with a different word... TRAINING. Kids need training. Teaching. Molding. Direction. To be told, "No" and be told, "You have to..." You are their teacher. Jopin Sean as he helps you be the best teacher you can be. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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How to STOP Your Parenting Reactions - and Why! 24:34

2M ago24:34

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Your reactions are not good. They are not helping. They need to go...This will help. Some days are better than others. Some days we do a good job of staying calm, cool, loving and effective emotion coaches. We don't yell. Pamper. Cave. People-please. Scold. Lecture. Avoid. And don't do all types of negative "reactions". Then there are the other day…

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How and When To Intervene in You Child's Unhealthy Lifestyle 14:06

2M ago14:06

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Good parents know when to strongly step in their child's/teenager's life. They have the courage and the wisdom to do it the right way. To STOP something that is not good. A bad pattern. Kids needs parenting. They need guidance and direction. Discipline. And sometimes, children need a parent to step in and say - 'We are not doing this anymore.' Inte…

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Hurried Child Syndrome 9:21

3M ago9:21

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A few days ago, I came across a term – Hurried child syndrome. Have you heard about it? Psychologist Dr. David Elkind first discussed this term in his book The Hurried Child. As parents, we have a list of words or phrases we should and shouldn’t use. Good job, well done, bravo, you can do it, and give your best are a few from the list. Along with t…

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Tools for Blame, Arguing, Shame, Guilt and Debater Kids 12:17

3M ago12:17

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It's not my fault? I didn't do anything! It's your fault! How is that even fair!? That's not fair? Tell me how this is fair! We all need good parenting tools for this! Good news - there are tools! Get some of them here! Sean will empower and coach you to lead your emotional child out of bad patterns and into good ones. Go deeper with Sean at www.Sa…

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How To Create a Home Culture of Love and Positivity 11:41

3M ago11:41

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We can lead our kids into good things or bad things. They are watching us. Listening. Observing. Copying. We want them to follow our lead as we lead them into good things, like love, peace, positivity and harmony. A home life culture means: this is how we do things here. Open your minds as Sean shares some tools and inspiration. Go deeper with Sean…

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Understanding Our Kid's Brain | With Jordan 45:25

3M ago45:25

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Join Sean and Jordan as they look at some of the most important recent neurological and psychological research around the young mind! They will break this challenging topic down and make it easier to understand and apply! Open your minds, my fellow parents..to the young mind! Gp deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choic…

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3 Habits of Healthy, Happy Parents! (Recorded on Location in Maui) 13:37

3M ago13:37

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Since habits are life - we MUST have good habits! Join Sean on location from Maui! Sean is in a "happy place" and will shares the secrets of the happiest + healthiest parents. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sean Donohue

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The Power of Pause: Embracing Stillness for Better Living 9:12

3M ago9:12

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As humans, we don’t like to pause. We want to keep moving. Where every moment is filled with action, deadlines, and constant stimuli, the idea of pausing may seem counterproductive. We feel that pause will slow down our speed. But the truth is pausing can be one of the most powerful tools in your life, helping us reconnect with our self, make bette…

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ScreenTime Rules + Parenting Action Steps | With Jordan! 53:15

3M ago53:15

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Click this link to get Sean’s new book, for free. https://www.parentingmodernteens.com/free-book-how-to-break-screen-addiction-and-stop-it Join Sean and Jordan and they talk about the parenting struggle of our generation! Listen in as Sean shares 25 years of experience and lots and lots of wisdom on this important subject. We look into Jonathan Hai…

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Sean's Step-By-Step Guide for How To Discipline a Child/Teenager 26:45

3M ago26:45

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Sean has been helping parents of teenagers for over 25 years. Join him for this life-changing podcast episode where he will tell you The secrets of how to raise great teenagers How to think about discipline and guiding teens Sean's step-by-step guide to how to discipline your teenager- the right way! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn…

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A Parents 4 Options - Memorize These! 15:55

3M ago15:55

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Good news, help is here. Join Sean Donohue as he makes the confusion less confusing. As he helps make the emotional, less emotional. Sean calls this tool, "A Parent's 4 Options" and it's a good one! Enjoy. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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5 Habits of The BEST Parents | With Jordan 27:17

3M ago27:17

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Good news - You can create great habits! Join Sean and Jordan as they celebrate FIVE great habits that we can add into our parenting and into our homes! These are life-changing! www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sean Donohue

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Fostering a Growth Mindset & Resilience in Kids 10:55

3M ago10:55

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In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, having a growth mindset and resilience can help kids navigate challenges, develop a love for learning, and build emotional strength to handle setbacks. But what makes it so hard for them to incorporate this trait? As my mother Teresa said, “ To keep the lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.”…