Parenting is hard and messy, but help is here. With videos and teachings enjoyed by many millions, Sean Donohue - the world-famous Family Coach & viral social media sensation - has helped countless parents for 25 years transform their parenting and build connected, healthy homes...and raise amazing adults.Filled with edgy story-telling, intense scenarios and Positive Parenting tools to fill your toolbox, enjoy unfiltered coaching from the man himself. Go Deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us
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How To View The Family Problems You Are Facing
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17:30Every family faces challenges—but how you see those challenges determines how you grow through them. In this episode, Sean unpacks a powerful mindset shift that helps parents stop seeing problems as proof something’s wrong —and start seeing them as opportunities to build wisdom, patience, and connection. With humor, real-life stories, and practical…
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Every parent knows the frustration of constant battles —whether it’s over bedtime, homework, or screen time. In this episode, Sean shares one powerful tool that can end the tug-of-war and transform conflict into cooperation. Parents will learn how to break free from the cycle of arguing, lower the emotional temperature, and lead with confidence ins…
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How To Respond When Your Child Misbehaves
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11:20When your child misbehaves, it’s easy to slip into frustration, threats, or lectures—but there’s a better way. In this episode, Sean breaks down how emotionally intelligent parents respond with calm authority, empathy, and clear boundaries. You’ll learn how to turn discipline moments into teaching moments, stop reacting out of anger, and guide your…
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The Parenting Roles We Play Matter - Choose Wisely!
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10:43Every parent plays "roles". Some play the hero, some play the doormat, some play the drill sergeant. Other play the role of homework nagger, reminder, or social chair. Some play good cop... and others play bad cop. The problem? Sometime we choose poor roles! Most parents don’t even realize the role they’re stuck in—and their kids and the connection…
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How To Stop Being a Reactionary Parent
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13:30If you’re tired of snapping, yelling, or punishing on autopilot—this episode is your wake-up call. Reactionary parenting doesn’t make you strong; it makes you predictable. Your kids know exactly how to push your buttons, and you’re giving away the steering wheel every time you blow up. Sean breaks down why parents get stuck in reaction mode, what i…
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Beyond "I'm Sorry" - Guiding Your Child Toward True Responsibility and Genuine Apologies | With Jordan
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1:09:14Most kids toss out “I’m sorry” just to end the conflict—but that doesn’t mean they’ve actually taken responsibility. In this episode, Sean goes beyond the empty words and shows parents how to guide their kids into true accountability. Learn practical tools to teach your child what real responsibility looks like, how to repair relationships after co…
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Tips for How To Parent CHALLENGING Kids!
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14:55Let’s be real—some kids push every button. They argue, explode, ignore, and wear you down until you feel like giving up. In this episode, Sean calls it like it is and gives parents straight-up strategies for surviving and thriving with the most challenging kids. No sugarcoating. No fluffy advice. Just raw, proven tools to stop the chaos, reclaim yo…
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How to Use Consequences - So They Stick!
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28:58Consequences don’t have to be a battle—or a punishment that leaves everyone feeling worse. In this episode, Sean shows parents how to use consequences the right way, so they actually work. With the right approach, consequences become tools that teach, guide, and help kids grow into wiser, more responsible people. You’ll walk away with practical ste…
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School-Issued ChromeBooks and Your Family | With Jordan
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52:15Sean pulls no punches in this episode: School-issued Chromebooks are NOT helping our kids — they’re hurting them. From constant distractions, late-night screen battles, and the toxic pull of the online world, these laptops can wreck focus, fuel conflict, and damage family connection. Sean shares why parents are right to be frustrated, how these dev…
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Signs You are Growing as a Parent!
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15:33Parenting isn’t about being perfect—and in this episode Sean unpacks the life-signs that you’re making progress as a parent. Sean shows you how to recognize the small victories that add up to big transformation. Whether you’re in the thick of tantrums, teenage pushback, or just daily parenting stress, this episode will inspire you to celebrate your…
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Stop Your Old Patterns and Do THIS!
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24:20So many parents get stuck repeating the same old patterns—yelling, bribing, shutting down, or giving in. In this episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean reveals why those patterns keep showing up and what you can do instead to break free from them. If you’re ready to stop repeating what isn’t working and start building a new legacy for your family, …
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Parenting With a Very Difficult/Different Spouse | With Jordan
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54:34What happens when you and your spouse see parenting completely differently? One of you is stricter, the other more laid back. One wants structure, the other wants freedom. In this episode, Sean dives into the challenges and opportunities of raising kids with a partner whose parenting style is VERY different from yours. He shares practical strategie…
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Parent Yourself. Be Great....Here's How
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13:00Sean flips the script and challenges parents to look inward. Parenting isn’t just about raising kids; it’s about raising yourself. Sean unpacks what it means to “parent yourself”—to heal, grow, and lead with emotional maturity so you can show up as the best version of yourself for your family. With practical tools, personal stories, and Sean’s sign…
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The 3 Biggest MISTAKES Parents Make...
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14:05In a caring and helpful way, today Sean will dive into the three most common mistakes parents make without even realizing it. These patterns/slip-ups can quietly damage connection, increase conflict, and leave kids feeling misunderstood. Sean unpacks each mistake with honesty, humor, and real-life stories, showing parents why these patterns show up…
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Parenting Hall of Fame Top 5 Things! | With Jordan
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33:22In this fun episode, Sean and Jordan count down their personal Top 5 Parenting Hall of Fame Things ! What does this even mean? It means they will each share the TOP 5 Things/People/Stores/Items/Ideas that make parenting and family life good..better...easier...smoother....best! Listen and hear what every mom and dad secretly (or not so secretly) rel…
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How/When To Intervene When My Child Is Not Doing Well
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How to Thrive With Homework BATTLES | With Jordan
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The BEST Parenting ROLE You Can Play
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17:33Every parent plays "roles" in their child’s life—but not all roles are created equal. In this episode, Sean unpacks different “parenting roles” moms and dads often slip into. Some are good and some are not... (like the enforcer, the rescuer, the nagger, the savior, the caver, the pep-talker, or the fixer) In this episode, Sean reveals the one role …
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A Tool To Transform Your Family Into Being Positive and Loving!
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22:46Sean introduces parents to a powerful yet simple tool that can completely transform the atmosphere in their homes. If your family has been stuck in cycles of negativity, criticism, or conflict, this episode will show you how to shift into a culture of encouragement, connection, and love. Listen in as Sean explains how parents can use this tool to m…
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Gentle Parenting Confusion: How To Solve It! | With Jordan
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57:09Sean and Jordan tackle the growing confusion (and FRUSTRATION) around gentle parenting. Some parents feel it’s made their kids entitled and disrespectful. Others are overwhelmed by the mixed messages—and many couples even find themselves at odds over it. Sean breaks down what gentle parenting really is (and isn’t), why so many families are struggli…
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This Parenting Mindset Will Change Your Life Forever!
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18:10Sean reveals a POWERFUL mindset shift every parent needs to raise confident, respectful, and emotionally healthy kids. This isn’t about tricks, hacks, or quick fixes—it’s about transforming how you see your role as a parent and how your kids experience you every single day. You’ll discover: The mindset that instantly reduces power struggles and fru…
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These Emotional Consequences Help Create Great Kids
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27:54In this episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean dives into one of the most overlooked parenting tools: emotional consequences. Forget punishments that break trust or lectures that go nowhere—Sean shows how real, thoughtful emotional consequences not only teach accountability but also build character, empathy, and wisdom in kids. Listeners will disco…
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3 Tools For CHALLENGING Kids
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19:29Sean shares three proven tools every parent needs for navigating challenging behavior with confidence and calm. Whether your child is defiant, emotional, or simply testing boundaries, these strategies will help you guide them with respect, set clear limits, and strengthen your connection —without yelling, threats, or power struggles. Go deeper with…
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Sean reveals powerful, real-world strategies for raising kids who truly listen, follow through, and maintain trust in the parent-child relationship. Discover how to build respect without fear, inspire obedience without yelling, and protect the deep trust that keeps your connection strong for life. This is essential listening for any parent who want…
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Sean Interviews a Teenager: Neel Anad
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55:11In this episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean sits down with 16-year-old Neel Anad, a thoughtful and well-spoken teenager who offers a rare, unfiltered look into the mind of today’s youth. From school pressures and friendships to family dynamics and the impact of social media, Neel shares his honest experiences and insights. This candid conversati…
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Feeling STUCK With Your Challenging Kid? Do THIS
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22:13If you’re exhausted, frustrated, and feel like nothing works with your challenging child—you’re not alone. In this no-nonsense episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean reveals the exact mindset shift and step-by-step approach that’s helped thousands of parents break free from power struggles, rebuild connection, and finally see progress. Go deeper wi…
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Life-Lessons on my 47th Birthday
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10:04After 25+ years of coaching parents—and 47 years of life—21 years of marriage---and 20 years of parenting Sean has learned a few things the hard way. In this personal episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean shares the powerful life-lessons that have shaped who he is today. From mindset patterns and thoughts that will change the way you see your kids…
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5 BIGGEST Mistakes Parents Make | With Jordan
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52:30Most parents don’t even know they’re doing it… until it’s too late. Sean and Jordan break down the 5 biggest parenting mistakes that quietly sabotage respect, destroy connection, and fuel endless battles at home. These are the hard truths no one tells you—but every parent needs to hear. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your a…
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Mindset Health For Parents
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15:09Parenting doesn’t just challenge your patience—it challenges your mindset. In this episode, Sean Donohue dives into the critical (but often overlooked) topic of mindset health for parents. He unpacks the internal patterns that shape how we react, lead, and love—and reveals how shifting your mindset can transform the way you parent. You’ll learn how…
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I Went Camping With 7 Families: How I Coached Kids Through Real-Drama | With Jordan
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59:24What happens when 7 families go camping together? With Sean? Chaos, conflict… and coaching opportunities. In this raw and funny episode, Sean shares three powerful, real-life stories from a weekend camping trip with a group of families + his wife and kids + other people's kids ages 4–16. When mistakes were made, kids acted out, things were sad, tem…
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7 Great Tools To STOP The Disrespect!
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13:53Disrespectful behavior driving you crazy? In this episode, Sean Donohue shares 7 powerful tools every parent needs to respond to backtalk, attitude, and defiance with confidence and emotional intelligence. Whether your child rolls their eyes, talks back, or flat-out ignores you, these tools will help you set respectful boundaries without yelling or…
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How To Communicate with Your Kids - and Teach Them Be Great Communicators!
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23:10You talk to your kids—but do they really hear you? And when they talk back, is it honest, respectful, and open—or just silence, sass, or shutdowns? In this transformative episode, Sean reveals the secret to building two-way communication with your children—the kind that builds trust, emotional intelligence, and lifelong connection. This isn’t about…
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5 Alarming Signs and Signals Your Kid Is On a Bad Path
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15:55In this powerful episode, Sean Donohue breaks down the five red-flag behaviors that could mean your child is heading down a dangerous path—emotionally, socially, or behaviorally. These aren't just "phases." These are warning signs you shouldn’t ignore. Whether your child is acting out, shutting down, or withdrawing from you completely, Sean helps y…
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How To STOP Power Struggles Using These Tools!
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15:15Power struggles are one of the most exhausting parts of parenting—but they can be transformed. In this episode, Sean Donohue breaks down why these conflicts escalate, the common mistakes parents make, and how to shift from chaos to calm. With a mix of real-life stories and actionable coaching, Sean shares FIVE powerful tools to help parents end the…
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2 Horrible Life-Events That Changed My Parenting Forever
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15:26In one of his most personal episodes yet, Sean Donohue opens up about two life-altering events that reshaped the way he parents—and the way he coaches thousands of families around the world. Through raw storytelling and honest reflection, Sean shares how pain became a powerful teacher, and how parents can use their own experiences—good or bad—to le…
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Solutions For When You're Burned Out... | With Jordan
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59:42Parenting today isn’t just hard—it’s exhausting. Between screen battles, emotional meltdowns, packed schedules, and the pressure to "do it all", it’s no wonder so many parents feel depleted and disconnected. In this honest and hopeful episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean and Jordan unpack the hidden reasons modern parenting is so draining—and mor…
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Wisely Choosing the Parenting Roles You Play
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17:36Are you the fixer? The peacekeeper? The drill sergeant? The good cop? The bad cop? The rescuer? The cook? The pep talker? The counselor? The screen-time enforcer? The sibling referee? Whether we realize it or not, we all step into certain "roles" in our parenting—some helpful, some exhausting. In this episode, we unpack the most common parenting ro…
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5 Parenting Tools That Make Parenting Easier and More Enjoyable!
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12:10Parenting doesn’t have to feel so hard. In this episode, Sean is breaking down 5 practical, powerful tools that every parent should have in their emotional toolbox. Whether you’re in the toddler trenches or navigating teen eye rolls, these tools will help you handle conflict with more confidence, connect more deeply with your kids, and enjoy the pa…
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How To Build Self Esteem in Our Children | With Jordan
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1:03:53Every parent wants their child to stand tall in a world of comparison— -a world of let downs -a world of pain and sorrow - a world of who is in and who is out In this episode, Sean and Jordan dive deep into the hidden messages we send our kids, share a story that might make you wince (and learn), and walk you through three powerful parenting tools …
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Communication Hacks That Will Change Everything
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21:43In yesterday's podcast episode Sean talked about communication with our difficult children. The two best ways to get your kids to communicate well with you is.... 1) Model it for them. 2) Teach them how to speak. Why is this true? Parents are teachers and every home is a school. If you are ready to break painful patterns and teach your kids how to …
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How To Think About Parenting Your Most Challenging Child
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15:50Every parent has that one child who pushes all the buttons, challenges every rule, and stretches your patience to the edge. But what if the key to breakthrough isn’t in fixing them—but in rethinking how you parent them? In this episode, Sean takes you deep into the mindset shift that changes everything when raising a strong-willed, sensitive, or “d…
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Back-2-School 2025 Do's & Dont's | With Jordan
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43:49Backpacks? Check. Pencils? Check. Emotional readiness? …Not so fast. In this timely episode, Sean shares the Back-2-School Do’s and Don’ts every parent needs to hear before the first bell rings in Fall 2025. From handling first-day jitters to avoiding the pressure-packed parenting traps, we’ll help you start the school year with connection, confide…
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Parenting Tips As Your Kids Age - Age-By-Age
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19:13Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all—what works at 8 often fails at 13. In this episode, Sean walks you through age-by-age parenting tips from childhood to the teen years, giving you a clear map for how to stay connected, communicate wisely, and guide your child through every stage of growing up. You’ll get practical insights for: The clingy 8-year-ol…
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3 Responses When You Need Your Kids To Obey - NOW!
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16:02There are moments in parenting when time is not on your side—parking lots, busy streets, public meltdowns. You need obedience NOW, not negotiations or deep talks. So… what do you do? In this episode, Sean breaks down 3 clear, effective, and emotionally intelligent responses for those high-stakes moments when your child must listen immediately—witho…
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Breaking the Cycle: Raising Kids Without Repeating the Past | With Jordan
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49:10In this powerful episode, Jordan and Sean take you on an honest journey into what it really means to break generational cycles. Whether it’s yelling, shame, emotional distance, or people-pleasing, many parents find themselves repeating the very patterns they swore they’d avoid. Sean and Jordan unpack the reasons why this happens—and more importantl…
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How To Respond to Their Negative Self-Talk, Blame, and Negativity
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30:25Most parents do not know how to respond when their kid gets negative...or is hard on themself. Most parents don't have the tools for when their child says mean things about themselves, or bullies themselves. Most parents have never learned the best responses for when their child is in a dark or negative place. We all need these tools. Good news...S…
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The Science of Parenting - 7 Psychology Secrets Every Parent Should Know | With Jordan
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48:46What if parenting had a blueprint backed by real science? In this episode, Sean and Jordan unpack 7 powerful psychology secrets every parent needs to know. From the way kids process emotions to why discipline often backfires, we explore what the latest research says about how children grow, learn, and connect— and how you can parent with confidence…
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7 Steps To Reclaim Your Peace: A Mental Reset For Overwhelmed Parents
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13:27If you are not there right now, you will be soon... You are exhausted. Spent. Done. Overwhelmed. Maybe anger or resentment is creeping in. Maybe you are going back to your old ways. Maybe you feel guilty or ashamed. If you have ever felt this way, then listen in...this is for you. It will help you to get out of that place and prepare you for the ne…
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Speaking Skills for Parents With Difficult Kids
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16:37Some kids are hard to talk with... They argue. The debate. They manipulate. They shut down. They call names. They play the victim. They blame. Help is here. Listen in as Sean educates and empowers you. This is good stuff! It will help. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Discipline Without Damage | With Jordan
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47:36Kids need boundaries. Structure. Order. Limits. More limits. More discipline. More guidance. This job doesn't stop. Your job: Be their Coach. Discipline means teaching and mentoring. This episode will help you to be the best teacher you can be and teach you how to discipline the right way. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about…
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