Win Win Parenting – Dr. Rosina McAlpine

Do you find you’re disagreeing with your partner about how to parent? Do you feel like you’re doing most of the parenting and your partner has checked out? Do these conversations sound familiar? “Stop winding up the kids before bed… they’ll never fall asleep!” “You ‘baby’ the kids, stop being so over protective – let them fall over and they’ll learn.” “You only want to have fun with the kids, what about homework and helping around the house … that’s all left to me!” “Oh it’s just a little bump on the head – stop fussing!” “You’re never around – these kids only have one real parent… Me!” I remember when I first brought Cameron home, I admit it – I was an over protective mother – even when it can to Cameron’s dad! I was constantly at my husband saying things like: “don’t hold him like that” Don’t throw him in the air – he’s just eaten”, “Don’t be so rough – he’s just a baby!” Until my generally calm, fun husband said “OK it seems I can’t do anything right, everything has to be YOUR way, so just do it yourself!” Now that made me think and of course do some research about how mothers and fathers parent – and yes you guessed it – they parent differently! Today on the show I have Charles Areni one of the authors of a fascinating book on this topic called “The other glass ceiling: fathers stepping up and mothers letting go” Many of us are aware of the ‘glass ceiling’ in the corporate world where women come up against many barriers and don’t experience equality in the workplace. This book explores the “other glass ceiling” the one that men experience at home when women create barriers to fathers participating in raising their children. This is a fascinating and ‘hot topic’ that both mothers and fathers can relate to. Listen in and have a laugh as well as learn strategies to make lasting changes that will support a more cohesive family. For more on Charles Areni, Stephen Holden and their book see The Other Glass Ceiling. To learn more about Dr Rosina’s practical approach to parenting see Win Win Parenting.

We all know that the teenage years can be very volatile. This is a time when both parents and teens feel like they are in opposition and often can’t find connection! There’s so much going on inside a teenager physically, emotionally and psychologically so that things can feel out of control and can get out of control in a flash. Parents can be on the receiving end of emotional outbursts like “I hate you!” “I hate myself!” “My life sucks” “Everyone is always against me” “Can’t you just leave me alone?” These are common feelings for teens who are trying to find their way in the world – where they are torn between breaking away from their parents and becoming independent as well as wanting to be part of a social group. It can be so confusing for everyone and it’s a huge challenge for a parent to stay calm during explosive times when you know you’re doing the best you can with a busy and stressful life and then your child is rude, disrespectful and unappreciative! Under these conditions, is it even possible for teens and parents not just to survive but to thrive during the teen years? Today my guest is Tracey Tresidder who is the co-founder of Coaching 4 teenagers. Tracy Tresidder is an executive, life and family coach, Tracy holds a number of qualifications including Masters Degree in Education and a Professional Development Certificate in Coaching Practice from the University of Sydney.  Most importantly, as a family coach she has been able to transform parents’ relationships with their teenagers – in only a matter of weeks. And here is the Win Win, with Tracy’s support teenagers become more responsible, trusting, respectful and capable members of the family and parents begin to enjoy their teenagers again. The practical ideas in this show will help teenagers to overcome some of their biggest challenges by learning how to: manage their volatile emotions develop a stronger and more positive sense of self reduce the conflict with their parents and others and communicate in a way that they feel heard, especially by their parents ALSO, in this show parents can navigate some of their biggest challenges with their teens by learning how to: improve the communication and connection with their teen focus on and nurture their teen’s strengths rather than only pointing out weaknesses effectively managing teen’s ‘obsession’ with technology inspire their teens to become cooperative and responsible members of the family and The theme for today’s show is how to thrive during the teenage years. So whether you’re struggling as a teen to find your way or whether you’re a parent at your wits end, listen in to get loads of practical advice on making the most of these challenging years. Learn more about Tracy Tressider and her coaching programs and resources at Coaching 4 Teenagers where you can also enjoy great information on her site under “free stuff”. For help raising well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support using Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach.

Do you find it hard to get your children off the iPad or computer? Are your children exhibiting disturbing behaviours like out-of-control crying and screaming for screen time? Do you need HELP? Well, you’re not alone. Technology addiction is now considered a psychological disorder and a growing number of children are experiencing the many harms of too much technology. Screens are an integral part of life – televisions, phones, tablets, electronic games and computers are in most homes and our children are spending varying amounts of time on them. A little of the right kind of technology for kids can be of great benefit. However, many children spend far too much time on screens – well over the recommended guidelines and are interacting with the wrong kind of content and this can result in long term harms. So what can worried parents do? Join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Dr Kristy Goodwin, mum of two and children’s technology and brain researcher at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. You can find more on Dr Kristy and her research by visiting her website Every Chance to Learn. Dr Kristy’s mission is to help parents feel confident about raising their kids in the digital age. Rather than worrying about screen time and banning it, today’s show is all about how your children can use technology in a healthy, safe and educational way. This show is filled with practical tips that work. In this interview you’ll learn: What screen time includes The recommended guidelines 0-12 years The benefits of screen time The harms of screen time that have been revealed in research What parents can do to make screen time educational and safe For help raising well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support see Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach. Struggling with parenting? You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Here are the links we talked about in the show and promised for our listeners. http://www.everychancetolearn.com.au/screen-time-resources/   (extra screen-time resources) http://www.everychancetolearn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen_time_audit.xls (for the screen-time audit) https://www.commonsensemedia.org/  (helpful website that reviews technology for children)

Frustration, anger, sadness, disappointment and jealousy we all experience a variety of different emotions on a moment-to-moment basis. Take a moment to reflect on how you respond to life’s difficulties and how you manage your emotions. Do you bounce back after a fall? Do you have a positive attitude to life, try to keep your emotions in check even when things don’t seem to be going your way? Parenting can be very challenging and can result in emotional outbursts for both parents and children. Imagine how different your family life could be if you and your children could develop emotional intelligence – even in challenging times. Join Dr Rosina, fun and educational parenting expert, as she interviews Ilene Dillon also known as “The Emotional Pro.” Ilene has worked as a psychotherapist, author, Internet radio host, coach, continuing education provider and professional speaker. Ilene is also founder of Raise Incredible Kids, dedicated to helping parents know how they’re doing as parents and helping kids remain the incredible people they are at the moment of birth. Ilene’s mission is to exponentially increase the love in individuals, families, communities and the world. Ilene has collected 40 years of clinical information about human lives, problems and triumphs, which she uses in her own masterful style. As adults, we are all still learning about ourselves and our behaviours and emotions and right alongside that trying to help our children manage their emotions and behaviours. This show is filled with down to earth practical tips that work and you’ll learn: · What emotions are supposed to do for us · The benefits of having your child become emotionally balanced · How to allow for and work with emotions in a healthy and safe way for parents and children · What emotions actually are (energy, in motion) · Why it’s important to master emotions when parenting · How to deal with a child who is experiencing emotion · The “signal” of a few everyday emotions and how to work with it · What parents need to do in themselves to help their child become emotionally balanced? · How to build a strong bond and loving relationship with your child. Your family life will be transformed when you all learn how to navigate life with a positive outlook and help your children to manage their emotions! You know, the closer bond you have with your young child the easier it will be to navigate the teen years together. The way you parent can have a positive or negative impact on your relationship with your child and your child’s long-term mental health. Research shows that higher parental care, lower parental control and the more open the relationship are more likely to lead to greater mental wellbeing for children. Do you find the controlling approach of discipline, punishment and rewards model you’re using with the kids isn’t working? Would you like a research and heart-based approach that is founded on empathy and education and supports you to develop a close bond with your child? Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach where you’ll get great tips, resources and support to lovingly raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.

We all experience challenges on a day-to-day basis. I know I’ve had my fair share that I’ve had to navigate. Take a moment to reflect on how you respond to life’s difficulties. How resilient are you? Do you bounce back after a fall? Do you have a positive attitude to life even when things don’t seem to be going your way? Parenting can be very challenging! Add a stressful or demanding job, money issues, health problems or relationship hiccups and you could feel overwhelmed. And what about your children. How well do your children manage the obstacles in their path? Every day we hear about the prevalence of bullying, learning difficulties and even addiction to technology. Can your children navigate these obstacles effectively? Imagine how different your family life could be if you and your children could develop resilience and a positive attitude to life – even in challenging times. Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Zaheen Nanji. Zaheen completed her education in Nutrition & Food Science and Environmental Health and runs a successful health and wellness business. Today we will be exploring the many practical ideas in her new book The RESILIENCE REFLEX™ which have enabled Zaheen to overcome personal obstacles and create a fulfilling and successful life balancing work and family. This show is filled with down to earth practical tips that work and you’ll learn: What resilience is How to be a resilient parent and help your child your child develop their resilience muscle How to maintain a positive attitude, even when things look bleak. The many benefits of a positive attitude to life. A blue-print for taking action that resilient individuals have. How to build a strong bond and loving relationship with your child. Your family life will be transformed when you all learn how to navigate life with a positive outlook and develop your resilience muscles! You know, the closer bond you have with your young child the easier it will be to navigate the teen years together. The way you parent can have a positive or negative impact on your relationship with your child and your child’s long-term mental health. Research shows that higher parental care, lower parental control and the more open the relationship are more likely to lead to greater mental wellbeing for children. Do you find the controlling approach of discipline, punishment and rewards model you’re using with the kids isn’t working? Would you like a research and heart-based approach that is founded on empathy and education and supports you to develop a close bond with your child? Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach where you’ll get great tips, resources and support to lovingly raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.

Have you delighted in how eager your pre-schooler is to embrace every aspect of life? Have you experienced their never ending chatter, asking questions, getting messy, tasting, squishing, touching and enjoying everything that crosses their path? You might be aware that young children can develop their thinking, their language, imagination, speaking and listening skills through creative play. Have you marveled at how skilfully your child’s preschool teachers involve the children in their care in creative play? We know preschool can be a wonderful experience which helps our little ones for communicate and interact with others and of course enhances their learning. Perhaps you’d love some ideas on how to support your child’s development, creativity, play and learning at home so you can create a loving and stimulating home environment too. If that’s the case then join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Ruth Churchill. Ruth is an author, researcher, and founding Director of Early Arts which is an award winning training network which trains Early Years and Primary educators to achieve the highest standards in teaching and learning. It’s all about building teams of inspired, passionate and highly skilled teachers to bring young children’s creativity to life. Ruth’s passion and striving for excellence has been the driving force behind her establishing Early Arts in 2002 and just 7 years later in 2009, scaled it up to have a national footprint. This show is filled with down to earth practical tips that work and you’ll learn: The importance of children’s creativity – how it helps develop brains and bodies develop optimally. What creativity is – and what it isn’t! Everyone can be creative! How important it is for adults to experience the benefits of being creative in order to better help their children do the same. How to remove obstacles from your own creativity and build your creative confidence as well as competences. Simple activities everyone can do! About the relationship between creativity and play. The four key elements you can focus on as a parent in order to enable children to reach their most creative potential. Developing our own creative leadership. Fun for you and your child. Top tips for developing a more creative home or child-friendly setting.   You know, the closer bond you have with your young child the easier it will be to navigate the teen years together. Making time to have fun together creatively can strengthen that bond and create beautiful memories for your child for life! The way you parent can have a positive or negative impact on your relationship with your child and your child’s long-term mental health. Research shows that higher parental care, lower parental control and the more open the relationship are more likely to lead to greater mental well-being for children. Do you find the controlling approach of discipline, punishment and rewards model you’re using with the kids isn’t working? Would you like a research and heart-based approach that is founded on empathy and education and supports you to develop a close bond with your child? Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach where you’ll get great tips, resources and support to lovingly raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.  

Has your pre-schooler started asking questions like “Where did I come from”? “How did I get in your tummy?” “How did I get out of your tummy mummy”? Or “Why do girls have a vagina and boys have a penis”? And perhaps you’ve you found your children touching their private parts or even showing them to their friends and you’ve been unsure of how to handle it. Each of these situations can cause a great deal of stress for parents who don’t feel confident or even know where to begin to answer their young child’s questions about sex and sexuality. Now you know that saying “that’s a good question, ask your father”, or “I don’t know, ask you mother” is just going to get you into trouble! There is NO need to worry as you’ll get all the information, tips and strategies you’ll need to handle these kind of situations with your children in a healthy and safe way in this interview. Join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Amy Lang who is an author and sexual health educator and enjoys helping parents have talk with their kids about sex from pre-schooler to teens. You can find out more about Amy, her books and her programs at her website. This show is filled with down to earth practical tips that work and you’ll learn: The place to start – correct names for privates. Why to use them, what words to use and how to introduce the “new” names. Playing Doctor – what’s typical and what’s not. Why kids play this way, what’s going on in their heads, examples of typical and not typical scenarios – the difference between curiosity based play and sexualized play. Non-shaming ways to help young children respect boundaries. You’ll even get the specific script to use – if you’re not sure what to say, and why it’s important to stay calm and keep your cool. When and how to talk about making babies. When to start and why it’s best to start young! What to say, how long you can safely put it off. Who’s the one with the problem about talking about sex – you or your child? After today – you’ll feel more confident to have the “birds and the bees talk”. You know, the closer bond you have with your young child the easier it will be to navigate the teen years together. The way you parent can have a positive or negative impact on your relationship with your child and your child’s long-term mental health. Research shows that higher parental care, lower parental control and the more open the relationship are more likely to lead to greater mental wellbeing for children. Do you find the controlling approach of discipline, punishment and rewards model you’re using with the kids isn’t working? Would you like a research and heart-based approach that is founded on empathy and education and supports you to develop a close bond with your child? Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach where you’ll get great tips, resources and support to lovingly raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.  

Would you like to play a game with your child that develops and supports your brain and your child’s brain? The BrainWare SAFARI game helps to improve learning, memory, attention, self-regulation and focus which helps increase academic performance and behaviour management. See SPECIAL offer below $100 off for a limited time. Your brain is responsible for directing your entire body. Your thoughts affect your emotions and behaviours and your ability to learn and to think clearly affects your quality of life. New breakthroughs in brain research have increased our understanding about how we can support a child’s brain development and brain function as well maintain the brain’s healthy function as we age. In the same way our long-term physical health depends upon the daily choices we make around diet, exercise and rest; our life style choices can also affects the health of our brains. What is the point of having a fit and healthy body if our brain is not working? Today we explore how you can maintain brain health from childhood through to old age and how you can use fun technology to keep your brain in good condition. Children love playing games using technology, actually so do adults. However, we know that too much technology or the wrong kinds of games can actually harm rather than help our brains and therefore the quality of life. What if you could find a way to swap the harmful technology with a fun and engaging technology that is good for you and your child’s brain? That would be a win win right? Today I’m excited to welcome to the show Roger Stark and Betsy Hill from the BrainWare Company to explore how we can keep our brains healthy (both children and adult brains) and why a healthy brain is so important. In this show you’ll learn: How the BrainWare SAFARI game can help adults and children to develop 41 skills across six areas and improve: o   focus and attention o   memory o    thinking o   Auditory processing o   Visual processing o   Sensory integration Basically, while you’re playing games with your children you can both improve your brain and a healthy brain makes for life success at school, work and home. The game is suitable for children aged 6 years to 106 years – Roger and Betsy explained that they say 106 years as they haven’t had a 107 year old ask about the program yet! LOL SPECIAL LIMITED OFFER for Win Win Parenting listeners go to www.MyBrainWare.com and enter the coupon code win-win and you’ll get $100 off the price of the game! Offer ends November 20th 2015, so don’t delay. You can see benefits in only 12 weeks! And this program is suitable for children with certain learning difficulties as well as ADD and ADHD. You know, the closer bond you have with your young child the easier it will be to navigate the teen years together. The way you parent can have a positive or negative impact on your relationship with your child and your child’s long-term mental health. Research shows that higher parental care and lower parental control are more likely to lead to greater mental wellbeing for children. Playing a game with your child and learning at the same time is very beneficial. Yelling at the kids is not creating a strong relationship. Do you find the controlling approach of discipline, punishment and rewards model you’re using with the kids isn’t working? Would you like a research and heart-based approach that is founded on empathy and education and supports you to develop a close bond with your child? Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach where you’ll get great tips, resources and support to lovingly raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.  

Are you raising one child – your one and only? That’s the case in our family – we have our one son, Cameron and my two sisters also have one child each. And do you feel guilty about not having more children? And are worried that your precious child may become a self-centred, bossy and entitled child as the stereotype would have us believe? Or do you worry that they spend a lot of time on their own – not having a sibling to play with – so that they are lonely? Well instead of worrying about hearsay about only children – I much prefer to find out what the research says, which is why I am so pleased to invite Dr Susan Newman on to the show. Susan is a social psychologist and the author two books on the topic of raising one child. The Case for the Only Child: Your Essential Guide and Parenting an Only Child, The Joys and Challenges of Raising Your One and Only. This show is filled with down to earth practical tips that work and you’ll learn: The surprising statistics on the increasing numbers of families with an only child in countries around the world. How you can make an informed decision if you are undecided about a second child. Why you should let go of the feelings of guilt about having one child. That the many stereotypes for only children including, that they turn out selfish, spoiled, entitled or even lonely are just myths. The research on the many benefits of being an only child. Things to watch out for to support your only child’s development. You know, the closer bond you have with your young child the easier it will be to navigate the teen years together. The way you parent can have a positive or negative impact on your relationship with your child and your child’s long-term mental health. Research shows that higher parental care and lower parental control are more likely to lead to greater mental wellbeing for children. Do you find the controlling approach of discipline, punishment and rewards model you’re using with the kids isn’t working? Would you like a research and heart-based approach that is founded on empathy and education and supports you to develop a close bond with your child? Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach where you’ll get great tips, resources and support to lovingly raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.  

Are you raising one or more teenagers, and are they argumentative, volatile and even down right disrespectful? Are you wondering who took your sweet child away and delivered a teenager who’s mood can go from ambivalence to rage in a split second over the simplest of comments or questions? According to brain researchers, this volatility is a normal part of adolescence. Much of the brain development that occurs during the teen years is focussed in the areas that support adults to control their behaviour, to regulate their volatile emotions, and recognise and evaluate the risks and the rewards of the circumstances people find themselves in and the choices they make. Have you heard the saying the teenage years are like putting a fast car without breaks in the hands of an inexperienced driver… this is often the analogy used regarding the teenage brain. Basically, teenagers feel compelled to experience and experiment with the unknown which often includes exploring sex and relationships, fast cars, smoking, drinking alcohol and even taking drugs – their motivation to try new things precedes the brain development for regulatory competence – that is – their desire for experiencing the new and exciting is greater than their ability to control these impulses based on the negative consequences that can result from risky behaviours. So if you’re feeling confused and stressed about how to keep your teenager safe, have more peace in your home and basically have a better understanding of your teenager, then sit back and try to relax as I interview Wendy Middlemiss PhD, Associate Professor in Educational Psychology, at the University of North Texas. This show is filled with down to earth practical tips that work and you’ll learn: The key aspects of teen brain development so you understand your teenager’s feelings and impulsive behaviours. Why adolescents think and make decisions differently to adults. How teenagers seem to be compelled to engage in risky behaviours How you can help your teenager navigate sex, alcohol and drugs safely The ways you can stay close and talk to your teens about what is going on in their life Practical tools to help your teenager make responsible choices when you’re not there! You know, the closer bond you have with your young child the easier it will be to navigate the teen years together. The way you parent can have a positive or negative impact on your relationship with your child and your child’s long-term mental health. Research shows that higher parental care and lower parental control are more likely to lead to greater mental wellbeing for children. Do you find the controlling approach of discipline, punishment and rewards model you’re using with the kids isn’t working? Would you like a research and heart-based approach that is founded on empathy and education and supports you to develop a close bond with your child? Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach where you’ll get great tips, resources and support to lovingly raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.

Do you have more than one child? Do you have two, three or more children? Do you find that you simply don’t have enough time for each child, for your partner and especially no time to yourself? Raising a family of with children of different ages, personalities, needs and then add to the mix, taking care of the home and maybe even working in or on a business can make it a huge challenge. Today, I interview Dr Christina Hibbert, mum of six … yes, I said six, , clinical psychologist, speaker, founder of the AZ Postpartum Wellness Coalition, who is a bestselling author books including “This is How We Grow“,  “Who Am I Without You?”and “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise.” She also hosts her own webtalk radio show called Motherhood. Make sure you take a look she has fabulous episodes on all things related to being a mum. You might be wondering how a mum with six kids can, right alongside raising them and keeping a household going, manage to achieve all of that!  To answer your question, joinDr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Dr Christina Hibbert, to gain many ideas, tips and resources to be able to raise a happy, healthy and well-balanced family and still live a life you love! This show is filled with down to earth practical tips that work. In this interview you’ll learn: How to prepare your family for the second and subsequent children to ease the transition, decrease sibling rivalry and increase wellbeing for the whole family. How to find time for each child and nurture their unique potential. Ways you can raise a family while living your life fully. What parents can do to make sure they also find special time with their partner or time to find that special someone! Do you find the discipline, punishment and rewards model you’re using with the kids isn’t working? Would you like a research and heart-based approach that is founded on empathy and education? See Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach where you’ll get great tips, resources and support to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.

Do you struggle to get your children off the internet? Is there a daily fight? Accessing the world through the internet is common for most families today. Even very young children enjoy games and you tube videos and can get VERY upset when asked to stop! Older children also enjoy games as well as connecting with others through social media. BUT…are you worried that your children are accessing harmful and inappropriate content or meeting up with predators online? Are you worried they are spending too much time on the internet? With most children on the internet and so much harmful content out there that they shouldn’t be exposed like pornography and graphic violence it’s crucial to protect them. BUT you can’t be watching your kids 24/7 so what can you do? Today, the internet is an integral part of lives and there’s access to it in most homes. A little of the right kind of access for kids can be of great benefit – educationally and socially. However, many children spend far too much time on the internet – well over the recommended guidelines and are interacting with the wrong kind of content and this can result in long term harms. Do you find it hard to get your children off the internet? Are you worried they’re accessing dangerous people, harmful information or inappropriate content? So as a worried parent, what can you do? Join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Steven Pack, developer of KoalaSafe a device that helps you to keep your children safe while they are on the internet. Rather than worrying about your children being on the internet or banning access, today’s show is all about how your children can be on the internet in a healthy, safe and educational way. This show is filled with practical tips that work. In this interview you’ll learn: How you can set an internet schedule so you don’t have to nag the children to get off! How to prevent your children accessing inappropriate information while online. How you can monitor your children’s access and the benefits of knowing what and who your children are interacting with online. What parents can do to make being online educational and safe for kids Internet security devices like KoalaSafe allow parents to set time-limits, offer parental insights (so they can see what their children have accessed and for how long) as well as app & site blocking – across all devices in the home. For help raising well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support see Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.  

Do you or your partner speak more than one language at home? Would you like to raise your child to be multilingual but you’re worried that they might: Fall behind in language development? Not do as well at school? Get confused between the languages? Not want to learn one or more languages? Well, if you’re concerned about your child and don’t know where to start – don’t fear – join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Rita Rosenback author of Bringing up a Bilingual Child. Today is all about learning how to enjoy teaching your children to speak multiple languages effectively. In this show: You’ll learn about the many advantages for your child of being bilingual including the benefits for brain development and career opportunities later in life. We’ll bust the myths about bilingual children in terms of language delays and confusion. You’ll get plenty of practical strategies for raising bilingual children whether you have one or more languages you want to develop in the home. We’ll provide you with ways to overcome some of the main challenges for raising multilingual children. Join us, it will be lots of fun…great stories and helpful tips. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.

Do you find it hard to talk to your children about sex? Are you embarrassed, confused not really knowing what or how to even start the discussion? As parents we all realise our children need to know about sex and understand their sexuality, but it isn’t an easy conversation – so we often deflect it or avoid it all together. BUT, if you don’t talk to your children about sex, they’ll get their information from someone or somewhere else – and that’s a highly risky strategy because you don’t know what they learn about sex and how it will shape their beliefs and attitudes towards sex –and of course ultimately their sexual experiences in the world. Well, if you don’t know how to start – don’t fear – join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Amy Lang who is an author and sexual health educator and enjoys helping parents have the sex talk with their kids from tiny tots to teens. You can find out more about Amy, her books and her programs at her website. Today is all about learning how to have easy and open sex talks with your kids. In this show you’ll learn: How to introduce the topic to very young children – including how to answer ‘that’ awkward question many kids have – “Where did I come from?” Explaining sex and sexuality to older children – including how to get them to talk to you and understanding the benefits of conversations with both mum and dad. The keys to raising well-balanced and responsible teenagers by talking about sex, pregnancy, contraception, relationships and intimacy for boys and girls. Are you struggling with parenting? You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.

Do you find it hard to get your children off the iPad or computer? Are your children exhibiting disturbing behaviours like out-of-control crying and screaming for screen time? Do you need HELP? Well, you’re not alone. Technology addiction is now considered a psychological disorder and a growing number of children are experiencing the many harms of too much technology. Screens are an integral part of life – televisions, phones, tablets, electronic games and computers are in most homes and our children are spending varying amounts of time on them. A little of the right kind of technology for kids can be of great benefit. However, many children spend far too much time on screens – well over the recommended guidelines and are interacting with the wrong kind of content and this can result in long term harms. So what can worried parents do? Join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Dr Kristy Goodwin, mum of two and children’s technology and brain researcher at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. You can find more on Dr Kristy and her research by visiting her website Every Chance to Learn. Dr Kristy’s mission is to help parents feel confident about raising their kids in the digital age. Rather than worrying about screen time and banning it, today’s show is all about how your children can use technology in a healthy, safe and educational way. This show is filled with practical tips that work. In this interview you’ll learn: What screen time includes The recommended guidelines 0-12 years The benefits of screen time The harms of screen time that have been revealed in research What parents can do to make screen time educational and safe For help raising well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support see Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach. Struggling with parenting? You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Here are the links we talked about in the show and promised for our listeners. http://www.everychancetolearn.com.au/screen-time-resources/   (extra screen-time resources) http://www.everychancetolearn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Screen_time_audit.xls (for the screen-time audit) https://www.commonsensemedia.org/  (helpful website that reviews technology for children)

Persistent or extreme childhood and adult mental illnesses and other behavioural disorders are often treated with medications. However, many parents are concerned about the side effects and the negative impact on their children in the long term. I recently came across the work of Professor Julia Rucklidge from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand who is a clinical psychologist and researcher who has been working for over a decade on the positive impact that nutrition can have on decreasing and preventing mental illness in children. After watching her TEDx talk is entitled: “The surprisingly dramatic role of nutrition in mental health”, I wanted to know more about her research and share it with my Win Win Parenting community. In her research, Prof Rucklidge reports incredible success stories of bringing adults and children with mental health issues back to good health simply by giving them the right combination and therapeutic doses of micronutrients as part of their diet. Join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert to learn: What mental illness is and its increasing prevalence Conventional medical treatments and their effectiveness The surprising and dramatic effectiveness of nutrition in preventing and improving mental health illness The role of micronutrients in preventing mental health issues Learn more about Professor Julia Rucklidge and her research on her webpage at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. You can contact her about the supplements at julia.rucklidge@canterbury.ac.nz For help raising well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support using Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach. Struggling with parenting? You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for just $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home – you and your family are worth it!

Have you experienced bullying as a child or an adult? Is your child being bullied and you feel helpless? Bullying can have detrimental physical and psychological effects on a child and can result in isolation, depression and even suicide. There is a lot that can be done to overcome and to prevent bullying and today’s show is all about practical solutions that work for you and your child. Bullying is prevalent in schools and in workplaces and it can even happen at home where one sibling bullies another. So what can parents and kids do? Today my guest is Sue Anderson author of the award winning book titled Unbullyable: Bullying Solutions for parents and Children.  Since 2007 she has coached hundreds of children, parents and teachers affected by bullying using a unique coaching methodology. Sue has developed a “Good2gr8 Schools Program”, mentoring webinars as well as animated videos for children – you can find these and more at her website. In this interview you’ll learn: What bullying is and what it isn’t. The signs to look for when your child is being bullied. What it means for your child to be “Unbullyable”. Practical approaches you can use to help your child prevent or overcome bullying. Why children bully and how to help them stop bullying. Learn more about Sue Anderson and her coaching programs and resources at her website where you can learn how to bully-proof your child. For help raising well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support using Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach. Struggling with parenting? You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for just $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home – you and your family are worth it!  

Calling all “Helicopter Parents,  Tiger Mums,  Bulldozer Parents, Workaholic Dads and Free Range Parents…” Are you an easy going kind of parent or do you like to run a ‘tight ship’ and keep everyone and everything in order? And what about your partner are they the same or completely different and if they’re different does it drive you crazy sometimes? You say to your child “no snacks until after dinner” and you turn around and your partner is munching on a chocolate bar and sharing it with your child! Every parent has their own style or approach parenting which, if we’re honest, is mostly its automatic – you don’t have to think much about it – it’s just who you are. And if that works for you and your family – that’s great! BUT what if your parenting style clashes with your partners’ approach to raising your children and what if you and your children can’t seem to get along – you just don’t seem to get where they’re coming from? Today my guest is going to shed light on how your approach to parenting affects your child and your partner, and she’ll offer ways you can increase your awareness on your parenting style. Most importantly, you’ll get great practical tips on how you can become more flexible and more capable so you can develop your own resourcefulness (Tracy calls this ‘self-mastery’) and build strong relationships with the people you love most in the world. Tracy Tresidder is an executive, life and family coach and co-founder of Coaching 4 teenagers. Tracy holds a number of qualifications including Masters Degree in Education and a Professional Development Certificate in Coaching Practice from the University of Sydney.  She’s the author of the book – “knowing me knowing them” which is available on Amazon, and her approach is a Win Win for families. By using the enneagram which is a tool that helps people understand their personality type – she transform parents’ relationships with their children and parent’s understanding of each other – in only a matter of weeks. In this show you’ll learn: What the Enneagram is Why the enneagram is beneficial to understanding your parenting personality That each personality type offers an opportunity for self-mastery How you can use parenting personalities to support your child’s potential How it changes the lives of parents and families: stronger connections and better relationships. A few weeks ago, I interviewed Tracy about “How to thrive during the teenage years: practical advice for parents and teens” Make sure you listen to that interview with your teen – it’s full of great ideas for parents and teens. Win Win! Learn more about Tracy Tresidder and her coaching programs and resources at her website where you can “discover your brilliance”. For help raising well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support using Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach. Struggling with parenting? You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges with a community forum where you can share with like-minded people – all for just $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home – you and your family are worth it!

This show is about giving your child the best chance at employment success. Is your child clear on what they want to do as a career? Are they doing all the right things to get that dream job? Does your child feel confident to get employment? Does your child have a challenge or disability? In today’s job market, it’s not always easy transitioning from school to work. So what can parents do to help? Whether your teen is in school or in college, managing the transition from full time education to full time work can be daunting, yet it’s important to get help your child get their career off to a strong start to spring board them into life on a sound footing. You want the best for your children’s future and that includes helping them to leave the nest with a good job…but as a parent it can be daunting to know what to do to help. Whether your children have a clear vision for where they want to go but are unsure of all the steps to take to make it a reality, or whether your children don’t have a clue what they want to do, or if your child has a physical, emotional or intellectual challenge – you’ll find great tips in this show to give your children the self-confidence and the steps they need to take to transition from school to work effectively. Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Jessica Kleist, speaker, facilitator, Professional Counselor in Training and owner of Abilities First Counseling & Empowerment. In this show you’ll learn the 6 steps to foster self-confidence by: identifying or clarifying which dream job to target determining the education needed for that role understanding why work experience is important and how to gain work   experience deciding which job is best – taking abilities and challenges into consideration uncovering the skills to highlight during job search/interviews exploring how to manage unexpected challenges and keep your children motivated after setbacks. Imagine how proud you’ll be when your children get that secure full time job they’re going for and knowing the role you played in helping turn their dreams into a reality! This is a great show for parents and children to listen to together! Learn more about Jessica Kleist and Abilities First Counseling & Empowerment. For help raising well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, 12 month online parenting program, resources and support using Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach.