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Do you think our parents read about how to raise kids or researched on understanding our behaviours? Hell no but hey we turned out fine. Part luck i would say but the other part was solid parenting rules that kept us on track. Today i share with you some of these amazing rules that have stood the test of time like; 1- let kids fail 2- take away privileges 3- let kids be bored 4- dont run to their rescue And more Registrations for My courses for parents of pre-teens and teenagers (batch 2) are open. Register using the link below https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/ If you like my work and wish to support this podcast then click below https://ko-fi.com/doctormommyspeaks If you have any questions, feedback or comments do drop em on my social media, mail or simply leave a voice message.

A much requested episode-mindfulness practice. Today I speak about: What is mindfulness? Why do parents need to practice mindfulness? Mindfulness Strategies to begin with (for beginners) Structured exercises to help you during your moments of overwhelm and exhaustion. Reach out to me if you have any questions, feedback or comments on @doctormommyspeaks Registrations for My courses for parents of pre-teens and teenagers (batch 2) are open. Register using the link below https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/ Also if you like my work then you can support Doctor mommy speaks podcast using the following link. https://ko-fi.com/doctormommyspeaks

Educational app: OK play has a common sense media rating of 5 stars. (non sponsored) I contacted the creators to know more about this app and guess what both developers were parents. It isn’t just another app for kids. It’s built by experts like child psychologist dr. Colleen and play designer Travis chen to ignite imagination through child-led, creative play. It’s technology that actually benefits kids by letting them create their own stories (not just watch) and is research based with a goal of engaging kids in a way that helps their parents raise better humans. What does good screen time look like? How screens can help teach curiosity, kindness, empathy and life lessons. How can we use the screen to ignite imagination and activities off screen The importance of creativity, play and storytelling in learning and more. CREATED BY PHDs & CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS Research-based to build curiosity, kindness, empathy & other valuable life lessons. IGNITES CREATIVITY & PLAY Our interactive stories spark imagination and allow kids to explore new worlds, new experiences, and new feelings. - Color & draw - Take photos - Sing songs - And more! (FREE!) INTERACTIVE STORIES TAKE KIDS ON EXCITING ADVENTURES Our free interactive stories are designed to ignite a child’s imagination and give families the power to create their own adventures. Together, you can: - Go on a pirate treasure hunt adventure - Save the day in a firefighter rescue - Solve a fashion emergency - Operate a candy factory GUILT-FREE SCREEN TIME Activates kids, inspires positive social & emotional growth and is always ad-free & kid-safe. Download OK Play for free on iOS and Android connect with Dr. Rahat @doctormommyspeaks Dr. colleen Russo @kidsmediamom Travis chen @travischen

Why your teen forgets about his test, or that he's supposed to submit a project by tomorrow. Why do they have difficulty in planning, scheduling? Why do they exhibit risk-taking behaviour? Teen Brain and adult brain Tips to fix clashes that happen because your teen's brain in under construction Registrations for batch 2 are open. https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/courses/the-rulebook-for-raising-tweens-and-teenagers-batch-2 https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/courses/tools-for-a-safe-digital-online-experience Connect with Dr. Rahat at @doctormommyspeaks  or E-mail [email protected] 

This week we had a special guest back on our show. After a hit episode on raising resilient teens, positive psychology expert Mary kate Schutt is back with mindfulness and why its the key solution to keeping our sanity in this pandemic. Here's what we spoke about.  1. How would you explain mindfulness to someone who has never heard of it?     2. What are some misconceptions of mindfulness?     3. How can mindfulness improve relationships?     4. How the teen brain works? 5. What is emotional intelligence?  6. What are some of the ways we can work with our emotions?    7. Emotional fatigue and ways in which we can handle our emotions better.    8. Why is it important for children and adolescents to practice mindfulness?    9. How can you practise mindfulness right now?     10. The first 5 years of a child's are ruled by emotions, play, curiosity, and imagination so do these change from childhood to adolescence.  Last two days are left to register for my course- "From Instructional to conversational parenting".  Enroll now https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/courses/from-instructional-to-conversational-parenting-for-teenagers.  You can connect with Marykate on her social media below.  Website: tinanateachings.com, Instagram & Facebook Group: @tinanateachings, Newsletter: https://go.tinanateachings.com/newsletter Do sign up for her newsletter, she sends some pretty interesting content that can be really helpful for your mental and emotional health 

From "Instructional to conversational parenting" for the parent of pre-teens and teens (9 to 18yr olds) the course is in the form of a live session spread over 5 days commencing from the 20th of May. here are the modules that I will covering: How to talk to teenagers so they listen the first time. I will show you how to create the space for open communication so whenever anything goes wrong in your teen's life, then instead of saying "my mom shouldn't know about this" he'd say "I need to talk to my mom about this". Teaching Teens/pre-teens to think for themselves. How do you prepare your teen for the real world? you won't be there forever to guide him in deciding what's right and wrong. It's not always that teens adhere to our advice let alone ask for it. I will teach you how not to force your opinions on your kids and help them harbour questioning mind. One that satisfies only with reasoning. Tools for a safe digital online experience Screens have found a way into our homes. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok are the new normal. As a parent, it might give you nightmares. we talk about tackling cyberbullying, sexting, pornography, body image issues. Learn how to comfortably talk about these topics to your teens without it sounding awkward or a sex-ed class. Setting boundaries and disciplining your teen without yelling. With the help of case studies of other parents, find out the best ways to discipline a teen. yelling, spanking, taking their devices away will work for sure but not for long. it will only encourage them to invent newer ways of not getting caught the next time. Raising emotionally stable, independent and happy adults. Teens have a lot going on in their minds. Raging hormones, new body changes to adapt to, an urge to experiment, to prove themselves to their peers and parents. All of this makes them unstable. We need to teach them how to process their emotions better. we will talk about research-backed outlets to manage teen feelings like anger, sadness, jealousy, teaching them the true meaning of happiness and more. Why join a learning community? Live classes with Q n A Pre-recorded sessions if you miss any class Lifetime access to the course Certificate at the end of the course Case studies of hundreds of parents Tools that will help you in your journey Money-back guarantee We are running a special early bird offer where you can avail 60% off on the course price if you register now. Also, you can attend my free workshop on “secrets to communicating with teenagers” where we talk about the common causes of clashes between teenagers and parents and how to fix them. On the 16th of may 12:00pm IST. Join free workshop https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/sessions/3042917c-cd00-471b-b818-50f366339f46 Enrol for the course https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/courses/from-instructional-to-conversational-parenting-for-teenagers If you are from out of India then simply send me a dm on @doctormommyspeaks and i will send you an exclusive payment link. Ready to be a better parent? Sign up today.

Imagine a living room with people. Mom, dad, grandparents and a few kids say, teens. All of them glued to their devices. This isn't an uncommon sighting especially post-pandemic. If your house looks anything Like that then today's episode is for you. Our guest Dr Michael Rich is from Boston USA. He is the Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He practices Adolescent Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. he is the founder of the digital wellness lab at Boston's. His innovative child health research has been featured in New York Times, Wall Street Journal,  CNN and NPR. He has authored policy statements on media and child health for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Here's what  all we spoke about: Babies x video chat Is it ok for my baby to video chat with family and friends? What if a child is about to have a meltdown after her demands for a screen have been denied… Educational apps x children school-aged children of 6 to 10 years. There are many apps marketed under the label of educational apps. Are these really contributing to our child's growth? Or is it just a marketing gimmick? Video games x teens Dr. Rich’s thoughts on Kids who watch violent or sexual TV and videos, or play mature video games, may be influenced by the content. They may begin to think that violence is an okay way to solve problems, substance use is fun, or that casual sex is popular and consequence-free. Online school x high school aged children Physical effects of long hours of online school. teen x social media Instagram, facebook and its effects on teens brain, body image issues, safety issues. Teens x porn How to approach the topic and what to do. Teens x cyberbullying How can you support your child in such a situation? Know more about the Digital wellness Lab and Dr. Michael Rich’s work here and connect with them on twitter If you are a parent to a pre-teen, teenager or parent coach then this is for you. MY COURSE for parents of tweens and teenagers. From “instructional to conversational” parenting. https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/courses/from-instructional-to-conversational-parenting-for-teenagers If you are from outside India and wish to join my course then simply DM me for an exclusive link. Attend my free workshop on communicating with teenagers where I talk about the common causes of clashes between kids and parents and how to fix them on the 16th of may. You can connect with @doctormommyspeaks on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin.

Children thrive in a positive environment. But what to do when your interpersonal relations are strained and now it's getting transferred to the kids. In today's episode, we will be discussing all that constitutes a happy marriage and how to resolve conflicts if you are struggling in your relationship. For this discussion, we have with us today India's first Millennial Marriage Coach who specialises in helping partners to create or bring back emotional intimacy in their relationship to heal their mind, body & spirit connection. She is also the host of Shaadi k bright effects and Cementing wedding n marriage a very popular regional language Podcast i.e. In Marathi that touches the listener's heart. Listen to it here. We spoke about: - Happy parenting is not possible without happy marriage. - Resolving any kind of stress, may it be financial or argumentative as a team without its impact on the kids. - How kids learn from their parents & how their relationship plays a vital role in his/her upbringing. - Sometimes unknowingly, the kid becomes the victim of the parents' conflict. It affects kids' brains and how to avoid that. -How to resolve conflicts in a relationship. -how to be on the same page as your partner when it comes to parenting rules If you need any marital coaching then you can reach out to Leena on her website leenaparanjpe.com Or simply send her a dm on @leenaparanjpe1. If you are a parent to a pre-teen, teenager or parent coach then this is for you, enrollments are in full swing for MY COURSE for parents of tweens and teenagers.  From “instructional to conversational” parenting. https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/courses/from-instructional-to-conversational-parenting-for-teenagers Early bird offer with a discount. If you are from outside India and wish to sign up for the course, simply send me a Dm for an Exclusive link to Paypal. You can connect with @doctormommyspeaks on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin.

Do you sometimes feel helpless wishing you'd understand your child better? Wishing you had some hack, tip or magic word that would help you in parenting. In today's episode, we will help you become an empowered parent. To equip you with the right tools that can help you understand your child better. For this we have with us today kiva Schuler all the way from Boston USA. She is the co-founder of Jai institute of Parenting that helps Parents, grandparents and coaches mentor n caregivers in helping them raise kids right. We spoke about: Is there a better way to discipline children which replaces punishments and consequences? When Conscious Parenting becomes Permissive Parenting where to draw the line? How can creating boundaries through peaceful communication help us in this problem. What does a peaceful parenting model mean and how to equip yourself with it to achieve the much deserved mental peace. what is empowered Parenting and how is it the Antidote to the dominant power parenting model. P.s. Here is a research-backed tool derived from the experience of hundreds of parents and its free. It includes 8 secret rules for communication with examples. Download it below. FREE E-BOOK: 8 SECRETS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH TWEENS AND TEENAGERS. P.p.s If you are a Parent to a pre-teen, teenager or a parent coach then this is for you. Here is a another surprise join me for a free workshop on the 30th of April at 12:30 IST. Here i will talk about the causes of common clashes between parents and teens. And how can proper communication help you in dealing with teen behaviours like arguing, disrespectful parenting, rebel, not listening until you’ve said the 4th time and lost your cool. FREE WORKSHOP- “secrets to communication with teenagers” MY COURSE for parents of tweens and teenagers. From “instructional to conversational” parenting. https://doctormommyspeaks.graphy.com/courses/from-instructional-to-conversational-parenting-for-teenagers Find all the goodies here. https://linktr.ee/Doctormommyspeaks You can connect with kiva schuler on https://www.jaiinstituteforparenting.com/ and with me at @doctormommyspeaks on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin.

Do you know that 78% of teens feel that their parents should talk more with them, understand them better? Here's a Lil help to communicate better with your teen. Try it and let me know if it worked for you. 📌CONTROL YOUR REACTION 📌BE A GOOD LISTENER 📌SEIZE THE MOMENT. 📌DON’T RUN TO THEIR RESCUE P.s. Here is a research-backed tool derived from the experience of hundreds of parents and its free. It includes 8 secret rules for communication with examples. Download it below. 8 SECRETS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH TWEENS AND TEENAGERS. My course for parents of tweens and teenagers. From “instructional to conversational” parenting. Do subscribe to my podcast so you will be notified each time a new episode is online. Head to doctormommyspeaks.com for all the show notes and other resources on health and parenting and while you're at it, don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter. Do review our podcast, it will help others to find this podcast. For ios users click here For android users click here You can connect with @doctormommyspeaks on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin. or leave a voice message.