Remodel Parenting

In an outcomes-based world, it is easy to forget how much of our growth is developmental. Having grace and patience for our children’s development can be tough, but it is even harder to have grace and patience for our own development. All humans develop throughout their lives, and aspects of development influence our experiences. In this episode, we explore all aspects of development from ages 11-18.

In an outcomes-based world, it is easy to forget how much of our growth is developmental. Having grace and patience for our children’s development can be tough, but it is even harder to have grace and patience for our own development. All humans develop throughout their lives, and aspects of development influence our experiences. In this episode, we explore all aspects of development from ages 6-11.

In an outcomes-based world, it is easy to forget how much of our growth is developmental. Having grace and patience for our children’s development can be tough, but it is even harder to have grace and patience for our own development. All humans develop throughout their lives, and aspects of development influence our experiences. In this episode, we explore all aspects of development from ages 2-6.

In an outcomes-based world, it is easy to forget how much of our growth is developmental. Having grace and patience for our children’s development can be tough, but it is even harder to have grace and patience for our own development. All humans develop throughout their lives, and aspects of development influence our experiences. In this episode, we explore all aspects of development in the first two years.

In an outcomes-based world, it is easy to forget how much of our growth is developmental. Having grace and patience for our children’s development can be tough, but it is even harder to have grace and patience for our own development. All humans develop throughout their lives, and aspects of development influence our experiences. In this episode, learn about the groundwork for a developmental lens and the anchoring concepts for developmental stages.

In the early 2000s, Google launched Project Oxygen to study what made their best leaders the best. The findings from ongoing research are valuable to any company, but have excellent application for families, too. This episode covers the principles of good communication and strong decision-making.

In the early 2000s, Google launched Project Oxygen to study what made their best leaders the best. The findings from ongoing research are valuable to any company, but have excellent application for families, too. This episode covers the principles of creating a supportive environment, collaboration, and genuine concern for others.

In the early 2000s, Google launched Project Oxygen to study what made their best leaders the best. The findings from ongoing research are valuable to any company, but have excellent application for families, too. This episode covers the principles of productivity, results-orientation, and technical skills for advice.

In the early 2000s, Google launched Project Oxygen to study what made their best leaders the best. The findings from ongoing research are valuable to any company, but have excellent application for families, too. This episode covers the principles of developed coaching skills and empowering without micromanaging.

In the early 2000s, Google launched Project Oxygen to study what made their best leaders the best. The findings from ongoing research are valuable to any company, but have excellent application for families, too. This episode covers the principles of clear vision, strategy, and ongoing feedback.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, we will explore the influence of hurrying on helping and consider how that influences our interactions with others.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, I will unpack the renowned Stanford Prison Experiment and implications we can draw from it for our parenting toolbox.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, we will unpack one of the most influential studies on the effects of racism and prejudice that was developed by a teacher in a third-grade classroom in the late 1960s.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, we will explore the nature of attachment and how comfort and connection influence human development.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, we will uncover truths about the value of delayed gratification and how to increase our capacity to practice and teach it to our children.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, we will explore our tendency to make assumptions about others’ beliefs and decisions based on our own and how that can influence our parenting experience.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, we will use a study on conformity to explore more of our susceptibility to the influence of others on our own decision-making.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, we will explore a famous study on obedience and authority and how the findings can influence our children and us as parents.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, I discuss modeled behaviors and aggression as we understand from the Bobo Doll.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, we will explore Seligman’s research on learned helplessness.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, we will learn of Little Albert and conditioned fear.

There are some pretty famous research studies from the field of psychology that are fascinating to explore and provide foundational principles on which we base many aspects of our knowledge of humans today. In this series, I will explain some of those early research studies and how we can glean practical truths to apply to parenting. In this episode, I start with Pavlov’s dogs, one of the earliest studies that taught us about learning and conditioning.

While many things contribute to addictive behaviors and tendencies, there are traits and experiences that increase the likelihood that someone may struggle with addiction in the future. Parents can build resilience in their children before these issues become a problem if they know what to look for and how to interact. In this episode, I wrap up the series with practical guidance on guiding our kids through difficult change and building resilience for healthy life processes.

While many things contribute to addictive behaviors and tendencies, there are traits and experiences that increase the likelihood that someone may struggle with addiction in the future. Parents can build resilience in their children before these issues become a problem if they know what to look for and how to interact. In this episode, I unpack the need for us to reframe rules as markers for self-management and maturity rather than a passing childhood experience.

While many things contribute to addictive behaviors and tendencies, there are traits and experiences that increase the likelihood that someone may struggle with addiction in the future. Parents can build resilience in their children before these issues become a problem if they know what to look for and how to interact. In this episode, I define integration and explain how the ability to balance our positive and negative emotions provides us with skills to navigate difficult life situations.

While many things contribute to addictive behaviors and tendencies, there are traits and experiences that increase the likelihood that someone may struggle with addiction in the future. Parents can build resilience in their children before these issues become a problem if they know what to look for and how to interact. In this episode, I address failure and disappointment as necessary experiences for healthy development.

While many things contribute to addictive behaviors and tendencies, there are traits and experiences that increase the likelihood that someone may struggle with addiction in the future. Parents can build resilience in their children before these issues become a problem if they know what to look for and how to interact. In this episode, I cover the scope of the addiction problem and traits that contribute to longer-lasting problems and lay the foundation for preventative measures.

Most parents agree that kids need limits on their use of technology but knowing when and how much usage is healthy can be difficult. This series is designed to explore some of the questions I have had parents ask over the years about technology and their children. In this episode, I discuss ways to talk to kids about the rules of technology before and after access to it.

Most parents agree that kids need limits on their use of technology but knowing when and how much usage is healthy can be difficult. This series is designed to explore some of the questions I have had parents ask over the years about technology and their children. In this episode, I provide answers to questions about technology and practical advice for protecting kids.

Most parents agree that kids need limits on their use of technology but knowing when and how much usage is healthy can be difficult. This series is designed to explore some of the questions I have had parents ask over the years about technology and their children. In this episode, I offer answers to some practical questions like when kids need access and how to monitor it.

Most parents agree that kids need limits on their use of technology but knowing when and how much usage is healthy can be difficult. This series is designed to explore some of the questions I have had parents ask over the years about technology and their children. In this episode, I will cover some of the research and information that informs the need for boundaries and intentionality with technology access.

We all want our kids to believe in themselves and their abilities to set goals, work hard, and reach them. Self-esteem is vital to that process but knowing how to build self-esteem in our children without inflating their egos can seem like a daunting process. This episode provides clarity in the need for accurate feedback and honesty (even with it is tough) in our interactions without children for effective self-esteem to grow.

We all want our kids to believe in themselves and their abilities to set goals, work hard, and reach them. Self-esteem is vital to that process but knowing how to build self-esteem in our children without inflating their egos can seem like a daunting process. This episode explores the topics of acceptance and connection between adults and children as vital to self-esteem and self-worth.

We all want our kids to believe in themselves and their abilities to set goals, work hard, and reach them. Self-esteem is vital to that process but knowing how to build self-esteem in our children without inflating their egos can seem like a daunting process. This episode explores the concept with accurate definitions and provides a balanced the approach to building kids up without creating entitlement.

Most people say they understand forgiveness, but struggle to put into words what it is and how to do it. Forgiveness is more than an aftermath recognition of getting past hurts. It is the key to moving forward when we have been wronged. In this episode, we will explore reconciliation and consider the negative effects of long-term unforgiveness and bitterness including how to help kids (and ourselves) move beyond those experiences.

Most people say they understand forgiveness, but struggle to put into words what it is and how to do it. Forgiveness is more than an aftermath recognition of getting over a wrongdoing. It is the key to moving forward when we have been wronged. In this episode, we will explore specific steps to receive forgiveness and practical skills for teaching kids to use them early.

Most people say they understand forgiveness, but struggle to put into words what it is and how to do it. Forgiveness is more than an aftermath recognition of getting past hurts. It is the key to moving forward when we have been wronged. In this episode,  we will explore specific steps to use to forgive others and practical skills for teaching kids to use them early.

Most people say they understand forgiveness, but struggle to put into words what it is and how to do it. Forgiveness is more than an aftermath recognition of getting past hurts. It is the key to moving forward when we have been wronged. In this episode, we will explore accurate and helpful definitions of forgiveness and challenge definitions that are harmful to the process.

We have been working on Remodel Parenting for over fourteen months, have released 65 episodes, and have logged more than 9000 listens across all episodes. In this episode, I am discussing the importance of rest and planning for good things. As such, we are excited about upcoming series and topics, but we are taking a break during the last few months of 2021 to rest and plan for next year. Listen to this episode for suggested series to catch or catch again that may be helpful as you prepare for the holiday season!

Everyone needs to be in healthy relationships, but it can be a struggle to find and maintain them. As parents, we can identify things in our own lives that create struggle in relationships, and we want to help our kids avoid the same types of issues. In this series, we are exploring topics and skills that parents can use to prepare their children for a lifetime of healthy interactions with others. In this episode, we finish the series by discussing the need to cultivate joy and humor in the midst of all parts of life, especially hard seasons of learning and growing.

Everyone needs to be in healthy relationships, but it can be a struggle to find and maintain them. As parents, we can identify things in our own lives that create struggle in relationships, and we want to help our kids avoid the same types of issues. In this series, we are exploring topics and skills that parents can use to prepare their children for a lifetime of healthy interactions with others. In this episode, we explore skills that produce the ability to make values-based decisions and stick with them.

Everyone needs to be in healthy relationships, but it can be a struggle to find and maintain them. As parents, we can identify things in our own lives that create struggle in relationships, and we want to help our kids avoid the same types of issues. In this series, we are exploring topics and skills that parents can use to prepare their children for a lifetime of healthy interactions with others. In this episode, we explore specific skills for connecting and how we can teach kids how to use them earlier in life.

Everyone needs to be in healthy relationships, but it can be a struggle to find and maintain them. As parents, we can identify things in our own lives that create struggle in relationships, and we want to help our kids avoid the same types of issues. In this series, we are exploring topics and skills that parents can use to prepare their children for a lifetime of healthy interactions with others. In this episode, we explore the need for identity development as a precursor to connecting with others.

Everyone needs to be in healthy relationships, but it can be a struggle to find and maintain them. As parents, we can identify things in our own lives that create struggle in relationships, and we want to help our kids avoid the same types of issues. In this series, we are exploring topics and skills that parents can use to prepare their children for a lifetime of healthy interactions with others. In this episode, I compare the concept of "a relationship" to the behavior of healthy relating and share specific ways our relationships influence our kids.

It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking we need to help our kids avoid stress in their lives. Stress is a normal part of life and our mindset about stress has significant implications on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this episode, we will break down specific skills and interventions for parents to use to help their kids work through stressful circumstances.

It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking we need to help our kids avoid stress in their lives. Stress is a normal part of life and our mindset about stress has significant implications on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this episode, we will review developmental stages and how overcoming issues in each stage leads to healthy adulthood.

It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking we need to help our kids avoid stress in their lives. Stress is a normal part of life and our mindset about stress has significant implications on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this episode, the parent perspective of stress takes center stage as highly influential on our kids’ stress experiences.

It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking we need to help our kids avoid stress in their lives. Stress is a normal part of life and our mindset about stress has significant implications on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this episode, we will explore how an attempt to make life stress-free for kids can backfire in detrimental ways.

Humans are wired for connection, and we need to feel connected to others to function well in all areas of our lives. Though the drive for connection is innate, the skills for building healthy connections are not. People learn how to connect through their relationships with others, and it all starts in childhood. As parents, we can only teach the skills we know. In this episode, I outline the skills it takes to create and maintain healthy connections.