Dealing with Needy & Attention Seeking Behaviors
A listener wants to know if it's OK to always pick up a fussy, needy toddler who always wants to be held? Will this responsiveness perpetuat...
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Parenting Beyond Discipline
Erin Royer-Asrilant, LA's go-to expert on all things parenting and child development for today’s common challenges, covers way more than just discipline. She dives into topics such as self-e...
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20 of 378 episodesHow to Balance Short Term vs. Long Term Parenting Goals
It's easy to get overwhelmed in the day-to-day. Pretty soon you're flying by the seat of your pants and can't seem to get your feet under yo...
Dealing with Toddler Defiance and Aggression
Toddlerhood is the first big push for independence and with that often comes defiance. How do we support independence while also setting hea...
Navigating Parenting in the Age of AI
AI is a fast developing area of technology that will soon touch almost every aspect of our lives. What do our kids need to know to leverage...
Parent Q & A: 3 Year-Old Refusing to Greet & Dealing with LOTS of Hitting
Kids will refuse to do all kinds of things we ask of them, greeting others is only one of many! How do we first get to the reason and then g...
How to Fix Sibling Fights and Aggression
Discord between siblings is normal. But what do you do when it escalates to aggression or a level of conflict that is out of alignment with...
Family Ties: Strategies for Open Communication with Kids Part 3
In last of this 3 part series, Erin dives deeper with examples and communication strategies that align with the goals of meeting children's...
Family Ties: Strategies for Open Communication with Kids Part 2
In this episode, Erin dives deeper with examples and communication strategies that align with the goals of meeting children's needs for love...
Family Ties: Strategies for Open Communication with Kids About Home & Life Challenges
In this eye-opening episode, host Erin Royer offers wisdom to parents grappling with day-to-day struggles of parenting and/or deeper family...
The Most Valuable Lessons in Nurturing Your Child's Individuality
Everyone has their own unique blend of strengths and challenges. Giving kids opportunities to work on strengths is easy. But knowing how to...
Beware of Short Cuts
I hate to see anyone, but especially caring parents, preyed upon by unscrupulous advertisers. I got ads for two products making some really...
When to Step in and When to Support from the Sidelines
A mom wants to know how to help her son fix his bully situation. Should she/dad step in? Or is there a way to empower her son to handle it o...
Finding Your Confidence as a Parent
Confidence is one of the biggest components of success in any endeavor. Parenting will throw so many challenges your way, how can you find a...
The Secrets to Raising Polite, Thoughtful, Helpful Kids
Have you ever been to a gathering or a play date where you notice a child going above and beyond? The child is polite, thoughtful, and helpf...
When Kids Test Boundaries, What's Really Going On and What to Do!
You hear it all the time, "Kids will test your boundaries." "He's testing me!" "It's normal for kids to test the boundar...
The BEST of Parenting Resolutions - Compilation Episode
I took the highlights from 3 of my favorite parenting resolutions episodes to give you tips to get 2024 off to a great start! Learn tips for...
3 Areas to Reduce Holiday Stress: Parenting Edition
Holidays are often stressful, but throw a kid or two (or more!) into the mix and it can be downright insane! Whether you are new to parentin...
How Do I Help My 5 Year-old Who is Struggling with Friends at School?
It's heartbreaking as a parent when you hear your child say kids are being mean at school or that they have no friends. A mom wrote in for g...
Help! My 8 Year-Old is Out of Control!
Erin gives guidance along with some very specific tips to a mom struggling with her 8-year-old's rude and disrespectful behavior. Fixing our...
How I Embraced My Parenting Mistakes & Repaired Connection
Kids don't need perfect parents. We all make mistakes. We will all act before we think sometimes. It's OK. I messed up this week. I didn't s...