Podcast Episode #61: Dealing With Stress   How do you deal with stressful situations?  I thought it might be helpful for you to know how I succeed, and fail!   I know all the right things to do, but it’s really hard to take those thoughts captive when fear and stress are overwhelming.  I had an incident recently where I was worried about a close family member, and my brain wanted to go to the worst possible conclusions. I’m going to walk you through my own wellness strategies in hopes that you can keep making progress dealing with stress. These podcast episodes will help too: #39 You Are A Limited Resource Pt1 #40 You Are A Limited Resource Pt2 #45 The Three Lies 

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Ep 61 Dealing with Stressful Situations

Do you ever catch yourself stuck in a negative thought spiral? One critical thought sets you off and next thing you know you’re a bad parent, terrible spouse, and you’re failing at life! Learn how to stop the negative thinking, learn from mistakes, approach conflict, and apologize well. I want to help you learn from life, move on, and let it go. For More Information check out www.familiesmattermost.com

Ep 60 Letting Go of BIG Emotions

On the fence? This isn’t for you  if you think maybe you’ll give losing weight a try.   This is for you if you desperately want to feel stronger and lighter, inside and out.  This is for you if you’ve had success in the past but it didn’t last. This is for you if you already know what to do- you just need someone to hold you accountable to actually do.the.things!    Jenn Dean is a Life Coach, Personal Trainer and trained in Nutrition Periodization strategies. After researching what science and studies have produced the best long term results, Jenn has broken it down into easy manageable steps to help you succeed!    Tell me you’re ready to change your life!  Want to learn more? www.familiesmattermost.com 

Ep 59 Ten Pounds Down

Are you tired, cranky, and overwhelmed? I have three questions for you to memorize for these moments to help decrease the conflict in your home. These questions are for after the conflict. To wrap up the conflict, while helping kids take responsibility and learn self-control. Would you love it if your child came to you and took responsibility instead of blaming? This works! Want to have more joy and peace at home? This will help, these questions are great for your parenting tool box.    Looking for more from Families Matter Most? Check out www.familiesmattermost.com   Podcasts with similar topics: Teaching Littles Self- Control Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids Seven Year Olds  

Ep 58 Three Questions to Calm the Conflict

Help! What happened to my kid?!   Out of nowhere, it seems your child has been replaced. Your sweet, agreeable little one is now challenging you. They’re moody and sensitive. If they are in Grade 6 or older, they’re experiencing the adolescent “angst” that makes this season of life so difficult for our kids.  Let’s help our kids as they journey towards acceptance and belonging.    Click here to go to the podcast page of Families Matter Most for some great discussion questions along with an activity you can do with your adolescent to develop self-acceptance.  Did You Like This Podcast Check Out these similar podcasts: Teaching Littles Self Control Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids Teaching Kids Chores (Part 1) Raising Teens (Part 1) Raising Teens (Part 2)          

Ep 57 Help! Why Has My Kid Suddenly Changed?

They just won’t do it. It doesn’t matter what I do, they just won’t do it. Is this you? Self- Control is so important. Being in control of oneself is tough, we as adults still struggle in this area. And your littles can start working on this, with your help. As soon as your baby can sit up, you can start teaching your children self- control.  Imagine, your kids never having to lose control. Never having to say I’m sorry I lost control. I’m sharing my tools for little’s to learn self-control.   Has this been helpful, for more check out www.familiesmattermost.com   Interested in more podcasts:   Mealtimes & Nutrition with Lacey Engel Baby Sign Language with Jessica Dealing with Hard Kids Stages of Development with Jori Stockdale Spanking Mom Guilt with Karen Kostron 

Ep 56 Teaching 'Littles' Self-Control

Think about a good thing in your life. Something you're really proud of. Something you’ve accomplished recently… and BOOM! Did you notice the negative thought that immediately follows the positive one?  “Yeah, sure the kids had a great day, but you’ll never get two days in a row!” Or, “Yes you did a great job at work, but it’s only a matter of time before you fail.” “You stuck to your health goals today, but you can’t live like this forever”. “You were calm and peaceful today, but it will never stick!” This podcast is all about how to stop sabotaging our wins. Get some practical tools for yourself and your kids!  For more about Families Matter Most go to our website, www.familiesmattermost.com.  Similar Podcasts: Three Things to Get Through Hard Times Feeling Overwhelmed You Are A Limited Resource  

Ep 55 Self Sabotage

Want to transform your home?   If you apply this philosophy today, your kids will respond immediately.  It’s called Tying Strings, and it’s a metaphor for building great relationships no matter what age your kids are. This way of looking at connecting with your kids will help you be intentional when the kids are behaving great, but I’ll also share how this can help you even when you have to discipline. Go tie some strings!  Want to learn more about Families Matter Most? www.familiesmattermost.com    Similar Podcast Topics: Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids Raising Resilient Kids Helping Kids Fail Forward Sibling Rivalry  Hard Kids        

Ep 54 Tying Strings

Do you struggle with what to say to your kids?  As parents we want to love our kids unconditionally, but sometimes our words don’t share that same message to our kids.  If you have fallen into the trap of saying phrases you regret, I am here to help. We won’t be just talking about what you shouldn’t say. We will also look at what you SHOULD say to your kids. I’m a mom a get it.  We all want to reach their heart, their core. Let’s do this in a way that will lift up our kids and ourselves! When we do this properly, we are teaching our children resiliency, the proper way to deal with frustration, and character development.   Want to learn more about Families Matter Most? Check us out at www.familiesmattermost.com   Looking For More Podcasts on this Topic? Check out: Raising Resilient Kids Kids Who Use Words As Weapons Alpha Childen Feelings

Ep 53 Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids

Feel overwhelmed? Where do you start? Have you had a day when you look around and realize your marriage isn’t where you want it to be? When you look at your kids and admit that it’s not going so great? My guest on the podcast is Dwayne Moffat of The Imperfect Parent. We talk about the process of personal development and how this actually looks, focusing on three epiphanies that have helped Dwayne reach the hearts of his kids: Communication, Awareness, and Intention.   Have a listen to our podcast together! You can check out Dwayne’s Podcast, The Imperfect Parent, or reach out to him over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imperfectparentpodcast/ 

Ep 52 The Imperfect Parent with Dwayne Moffat

What do you do when you’re in a hard season?    Stress might cause you to explode and take it out on the people around you, or implode and give up altogether. Do you burn up or burn out?   When you’re under pressure, there are three things you need to stay connected to in order to come through it. If you’re in a hard place right now, I need you to focus on these three things only. Everything else can fall apart if it needs to, but these are your lifelines… this is what will get you to the other side eventually.   You need to stay connected to  your peace your purpose, and  your people.   Otherwise, you could end up sabotaging yourself.  Nothing is worth hurting your relationships, and it’s never too late for your comeback moment.     And yes, I’m hearing Rocky music in my head right now :)   In this podcast, let me encourage you to keep focused on what matters most. Don’t quit! I’m cheering for you!     Your coach, Jenn Want to learn more www.familiesmattermost.com 

Ep 51 Three Things to get through Hard Times

What would your life be like if you had more energy? If you had less pain and stiffness? If you slept better at night? If you managed stress and had more patience? Do you think it would affect your parenting and marriage? You bet!  I've done all the fad diets and exercise crazes. I've experimented with macros and muscle fibers, and I've researched the studies to see what is most effective in real people just like you and me.   Here are five easy tips that will make a difference in your life. Strategies that you can incorporate to help you be comfortable in your own skin and present for the people that you love.  97% of people can't do this on their own. Book a strategy call with me for free, and let's chat about you. www.familiesmattermost.com

Ep 50 Five Easy Ways to Get Healthy

I get more emails from parents of 7 year old's than ANY OTHER AGE!  Kids aged 6-8 experience a unique developmental hurdle and it changes everything- you used to be able to give an instruction, but now there’s constant pushback. Your sweet 4 year old has now become willful and defiant.  Is it like they’ve regressed back into emotional outbursts and tantrums? It feels like you’re in the twilight zone but you’re not crazy! Let me help you reach the hearts of these mysterious kids. Navigate this phase well and it will pay off down the road- I promise!   Recent Listener Comment: "So I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. Our home is such a better place because of you and your ministry. I was at a loss as to what to do with my eldest two. Then I remembered the Bean Jar! Got that out and instead of always telling each other when we are wrong, we've spent the last two days catching each other honouring. It's changed the atmosphere."  Is it time to get some one-on-one help? Let's schedule a FREE strategy call! I'd love to chat! -Jenn Dean www.familiesmattermost.com  

Ep 49 Seven Year Olds

“I shouldn’t have to reward them for something basic like making their bed!”  In this podcast, let’s break down behavior and come up with strategies to reach our kids hearts. Incentives allow us to teach which behaviors and qualities we want to see more of. The good news is, if we do it right, it will internalize into character that expands into other areas of life. 

Ep 48 Should I Give Rewards?

We have a BONUS podcast this week!  I’ve received so many great questions about how to get started teaching kids responsibility that I created another podcast to help you!  Some feedback from parents: “It’s easy to get overwhelmed and not know where to start, but now I finally have a rough plan. I know it will look differently for each of my kids, but at least I can make sure we get some great life skills started.” “I wish I knew more when I left home. So it’s encouraging to know that by teaching them some of these skills I’m helping my kids be successful when they head out into the world!” And “My kids are pretty little right now, and I always thought I would teach them when they were older. But after listening to the podcast I realize there’s lots I can do right now, and if I follow her guidelines they’ll be ready when they graduate.”  If you like the idea of having your family work together but don’t know where to start, I’ve got you! Head over to the podcast page at www.familiesmattermost.com to get your free download titled Ready to Launch: A Checklist of Life Skills. And while you're there, sign up for our emails so you get these kinds of freebies all the time! Have you ever thought about working on yourself with some coaching? Reach out to me and lets chat! -Jenn Dean

Ep 47 Will Your Kids Be Ready To Launch? (Chores: Part 2)

The best way to teach kids is to reach their hearts. Family Coach Jenn Dean shares practical tools to connect with your kids to get real results and encourage you to keep trying when it's tough.

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