Parenting Paradox
By Jingerbaker mama
The parenting paradox is a place where self-improvement leads to better parenting. We are a husband and wife team that discuss daily life with our 4 children. There are plenty of learning opportunities at every turn. Every week we discuss topics that are relevant to our lives as parents. Parenting Paradox is full of our applied parenting techniques.
Parenting ParadoxMar 19, 2020
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2.8 Covid-19 sheltering at home with 4 kids
We are chatting about what our new "quarantine" life with 4 kids is like. Here is our perspective on how the world has changed after COVID-19
Mar 19, 202030:10
2.7 "Money makes the world go round"
We finally had the hard conversation...about money. What feelings do the words "finances" & "budgeting" evoke in your life and your relationship? We talk about modeling a "healthy relationship" with money. What are you teaching your children about money?
Feb 25, 202030:22
2.6 Successful parents...
We reflect on how we measure "successful parenting."
Feb 18, 202032:50
2.5 Learn their language
We discuss Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages and how we speak them in to each other to our 4 children.
You can visit www.5lovelanguages.com/ and take Love Language quiz to find out what your language is.
You can visit www.5lovelanguages.com/ and take Love Language quiz to find out what your language is.
Dec 04, 201928:06
2.4 Let them be human
We discuss the topic of emotions and why defaulting to "don't be a cry baby" can lead to delayed maturity and anger in a child's later years.
Nov 19, 201931:42
2.3 Adjusting to our new life
We've been gone a while but we're back and updating you on where we've been.
Nov 04, 201925:10
2.2 Trusting yourself
We discuss nurturing self-trust in our children.
Feb 17, 201927:32
2.1 Won't you be my neighbor?
We discuss why communing with others adds to our life.
Jan 05, 201931:08
2.0 Today was a good day
We had a great day with the kids, here's why...
Oct 26, 201835:59
1.9 Has marriage become a coin flip?
Tips on how to beat the odds
Oct 09, 201830:52
1.8 Fighting back to school germs
Our own tips and tricks that battle back to school germs and kick colds fast
Sep 06, 201824:45
1.7 How to get your kids to listen without yelling
Tips for getting your kids to listen without yelling at them. Psychology today article referenced: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/family-affair/200809/rewards-are-better-punishment-here-s-why
Aug 28, 201829:38
1.6 Family Date Night
Friday nights have become Family Date Night. We discuss what a family date night entails and some budget friendly ideas.
Aug 23, 201825:44
1 .5 Meal time (picky eaters)
Aug 21, 201828:25
1.4 Recharge Yourself
We discuss how we recharge and the importance of your personal alone time, community and practicing gratitude.
Aug 20, 201831:30
1.3 How we met
The story of how we met and a how we knew "we" were meant to be. We talk about non-negotiable character traits and how you know she's the one.
Aug 16, 201827:16
1.2 Delayed Gratification
Niels and Marisa discuss the value of delayed gratification and how we teach it to our children. You'll get some good nuggets on parenting on teaching work ethic and minimizing the meltdowns.
Aug 15, 201830:30
1.1 Let them do it
Parents discuss and offer tips on including your children in daily tasks that will build confidence and create happiness.
Aug 10, 201832:26