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204. Identifying The Creative Style of Your Kids + How Not To Squash Their Creativity with Jeff Fajans

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Creativity in your kids doesn't look like just arts and crafts; although that's what we typically associate with creativity. Today we unlearn creative standards and realize what creativity actually looks like... it has a lot more to do with our mindset than our painting skills. There's some awesome practical tips on how to teach the skill of creativity. And we also get reminders on ways we may be supressing our kids creativity which I have totally been guilty of... curious if you're a lego creativity squasher as well?!Here's some takeaways to listen for:-Need for creativity especially now in the age of AI & social media-Creativity isn't just arts and crafts-Exposure to all the creative domains -The steps to growing a creative mindset-Creative independence learned from Legos-Learning to be silly as an adult-Being a creative role modelMeet Jeff Fajans, PhD-
I’m the proud dad of Hendrix, a lively 5.5-year-old, and the creator of a unique style of kids’ music that actually rocks under the artist name MrBoodaddy. Tess Taylor, President of the National Association for Record Industry Professionals, has even dubbed my style as “Beastie Boys for Babies” – a blend that's as fun for parents as it is for kids.Since Hendrix’s birth, I’ve committed to producing an album each year (until Hendrix gets old enough to tell me to stop cause I'm embarrassing him:)) – a journey filled with funky, hard-rocking, hip-hoppin’ tunes and relatable, hilarious stories I’d love to share with your audience. My work ranges from lively tracks like “Trash Truck,” “No Shirt Like My Daddy” “Mama’s Gonna Love It,” “Sippy Cup,” “Phantom Poop,” and “Daddy Werewolf,” all available on Spotify and wherever anyone streams their music.Just this year, I was invited to join the Recording Academy as a voting member. In the future I’ll submit my own albums for Grammy consideration in the Best Children’s Music category.Beyond music, I'm a coach specializing in creative performance and leadership, helping creative entrepreneurs turn their visions into reality and bring their biggest ideas to life. I have a PhD in Positive Psychology from Claremont Graduate University, where I studied under Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the renowned author of “Flow.”Creative Parenting is a passion of mine - I’ve written a guide for parents on how to ignite and develop their kids’ creative superpowers.
Connect with Jeff-
www.JeffFajans.comwww.MrBoodaddy.com
Free Guide:  5 Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Creativityhttps://jefffajans.com/creative-parenting-5-strategies-to-nurture-your-childs-creativity/https://www.instagram.com/mrboodaddy/MrBooDaddy music https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6bCl4hDmLD0KyIfYPcgJ7a?si=05a749ab81b74d5c&nd=1&dlsi=00c7805ebe754c29
 
 
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203. You Have The Best of Intentions To Be Productive After The Kids Go To Bed But...

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You gotta love our daytime optimism when we think we are going to do all these things after the kids go to bed. Somehow we never learn when night after night we are too tired to do anything productive...Today I'm going to help you have a more productive night that's actually doable. I go over 4 things to think about and adjust so that you can feel good with how you spend your time at night.  
 
Get ready for a reality check, delegation assignment, self awareness style schedule and a permission slip....
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202. How To Raise Independent, Confident Children Through Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Jenny Woo

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Emotional intelligence is something we are starting to hear more of and that's a good thing. According to Dr. Jenny it has way more impact on our life than our IQ. Handling emotions does feel so hard to do in reality so hearing some of the data and practical tips in today's episode is going to make it easier to work on. It's actually a skill we need to develop and teach our kids as well. Here's some takeaways to listen for:-How parenting is the art of holding back-How to teach emotional intelligence to young kids-Teachable moments need to be a conversation-Children need to see themselves as problem solvers-Our longterm goal as a parent-Emotional intelligence line of card gamesMeet Dr. Jenny-Dr. Jenny Woo is a Harvard-trained educator, Emotional Intelligence researcher, and founder/CEO of Mind Brain Emotion.
 
Dr. Woo is the creator of award-winning card games and mental health tools to help children and adults build emotional intelligence and communication skills. Her bestselling card games, 52 Essential Conversations and 52 Essential Coping Skills, are used in homes, schools, and workplaces in 50+ countries. Dr. Woo has been featured in CNBC, Forbes, PopSugar, Verywell Mind, and Parents.Connect with Dr. Jenny-http://mindbrainemotion.com
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IG/FB: @mindbrainparenting
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201. The Self Awareness Tool That's Giving My Kids Confidence To Try Things

A hard part of parenthood is watching our kids shy away from experiences we know they would love. Everything from just talking to other kids to taking a new class or trying a sport. So how do we help them build confidence to say yes more often?
I came across a really simple but powerful method to helping my daughter overcome some of that nervousness. It's given us a simple way to communicate and help work through those anxious feelings about trying something new. As you know, saying "but you'll love this" never really works out.... so give this self awareness conversation a try that then gives you a simple check in for every situation that unlocks their ability to say yes more often!
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200. The Productivity Method Saving My Life Right Now

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When you're constantly feeling overwhelmed, it's a good reminder that you need to implement a productivity strategy. Whether it's just trying to manage all the regular daily tasks or you have extra projects and deadlines to meet, it's really helpful to have a plan and not just wing it.
 
If we rely on our brains to constantly keep track of everything and remember all the things we need to get done, it's exhausting! I recently had to give myself a kick in the pants reminder to implement the strategies we talk about here on the podcast. And this super simple method is what has been allowing me to accomplish what I need to and feel good about how I spend my time.
 
So here's your reminder on how to be more productive this week!
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199. How To Plan Your Fall & Holiday Schedule With 2 Questions

Once October hits it feels like time flies by to the end of the year and it gets filled with all the seasonal activities. The pressure begins to rise as you see all the fall and Christmas activities, crafts, food and decorations. You see all the things everyone is doing and inspiration images of all the possible ways to be the "Pinterest Mom". Then the guilt sets in as time goes by that you aren’t doing anything or enough of all the things.
 
So how do we avoid getting overwhelmed by all the seasonal things we feel like we "should" be doing with our family? We get really intentional with our plans and use this 2 question method to find out what we want to say yes to and what we are going to skip. And spoiler alert, your plans might not include all those things you do every year... when's the last time you asked yourself if you really enjoy that activity right now or if it's just something you always do....
 
Let's be more intentional and actually enjoy this time of year!
 
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198. Dinner Ideas For This Week's Meal Plan

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What's for dinner is such a stressful topic. It's one of those things that stresses us out almost every day... the pressure of coming up with something for dinner. What can I cook, what ingredients do I have, do I have time to make that, will anyone eat it? So today I'm going to help you out with some simple dinner ideas to include in your upcoming meal plans.
 
Don't miss the dinner bowl formula so that you always have an idea for dinner even when it's last minute.
 
Some fresh dinner ideas coming at ya today so be sure to write them down!
 
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197. How To Build A Daily Routine Using The Phrase Framework

We're always on the hunt for a routine that actually works. But even when we find a routine we like, it's hard to get our kids on board. All those basic functions of the day like getting dressed, cleaning up and taking a bath are met with so much resistance that it takes forever to get anything done. The phrase framework for creating a daily routine provides a fun take on getting the kids to go with the flow of a routine without so many arguments. Give it a try and let me know your favorite phrase or any new phrase ideas you have! 
 
Major mom win incoming...
 
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196. How To Be A Marriage Team When It Comes To Managing The Home with Sharon Costanzo

Truth bomb - we're not designed to do everything by ourselves. 
You're marriage is a partnership where you work together for the desired outcome. If you don't define what that is, you end up in the default parent role doing everything and building resentment along the way. That is not the example we want to model for our kids in their future partnerships.
But instead of just complaining about having to do everything, today we actually lay out a plan to get into a better collaboration with our spouse and family. Listen in for some key takeaways about:-the problem with scorekeeping-how to determine who does what task-the cultural shift that makes it hard to have these conversations-how to have the first conversation (it takes more than 1)-the two way street of feedback-proper exceptations of change and success-lots of tips on the journey to a more equitable partnership in managing the home
MEET SHARON COSTANZO:Sharon Costanzo is a relationship coach and host of the Respected & Connected podcast. She specializes in helping couples navigate conflict in their marriage with empathy and confidence.CONNECT WITH SHARON:
Podcast: Respected & Connected https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1551398493
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respected_and_connected/
Free Weekly Checkin Plan: https://www.respectedandconnected.com/partnership-checkin
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195. Non-Negotiables Aren't Just For You...

Non-negotiables have become a trendy topic and for good reason; they're really important. However, they tend to always be about creating those self care non-negotiables and we're missing the next step.
So we're going to define what these are, how you know what your non-negotiables are and then who else we need to think about that may need them. The first step is self awareness which is a practice of noticing and it goes along way. It starts with you but it should go beyond yourself.
We'll talk about how that works in today's quick episode and I believe afterwards you're going to be able to improve your relationship with your family and even your daily routines. This packs a punch!
 
Listen to more on this topic when I was a guest on Calm The Chaos Parenting Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calm-the-chaos-parenting/id1683526339?i=1000661688556
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