Hello again friend! One of my students broke my heart a few weeks ago. He told me that he was sad because Mom and Dad fight a lot and don't get along well. He continued to say how he covers his ears when they fight. The emotional toll on him is clear. Sadly, I can also tell- by his behavior- which of his parents has him for the week. Divorce and se…

This week I chat to Amber Cimiotti about how boredom is beneficial for kiddos. Some things we talk about include: • Boredom and instant gratification • What are some of the benefits of being bored? • What essential skills could be developed when a child is bored? • How do you balance a child being bored without having them get to a point of being d…

Have you ever heard the phrases "Money is the route of all evil", Money doesn't grow on trees", Keeping up with the Jones'", I can't afford it" (and so many more when you were growing up)? How did that affect your relationship with money, wealth, and abundance?This week I speak to Lydia Elim, a money mindset coach. She helps grown-ups work through …

Are you potty training or preparing for potty training? In this week's episode. I chat to Occupational Therapist, Amanda Mathers and we discuss all things potty training.We dive into:• Potty training readiness• Different potty-training methods- pros and cons.• Some practical ways to help a child get excited about potty training. (amongst other thin…

This week I speak to CJ Smith from cjsmith.caWe talk about neuro-somatic intelligence and ways to keep our nervous systems regulated, and in turn, help our children to regulate theirs. This episode was such a joy and honor to record. I hope you enjoy it as much as I didVon The Parent Thing

In this episode, we discuss Occupational Therapy with Occupational Therapist Basheera Surty from myonlinetherapist.co.zaVon The Parent Thing

We have come to the end of the road with Marion Makepeace. Tune in to the final episode of this incredible journey we took to discover more about the Inner child.If you would like to get into contact with Marion, please email her at marionrmakepeace@gmail.comVon The Parent Thing

Week 7 in our chats with Marion Makepeace as we discuss and discover what creates people's factory settings and how the inner child comes to be.Von The Parent Thing

We continue our journey with Marion Makepeace as we discover some of the things children go through that lays the foundation for who the are, and what creates the inner child. If you would like to chat with Marion , please email me at tarryn@theparentthing.com, and I will put you in contact with her.Enjoy the episode!…

Part 5 in our Mini Series. Another power-packed episode with Marion Makepace. Enjoy!Von The Parent Thing

Part 4 in our series with Marion Makepeace. If you have not yet listened to the first three episodes, please listen to those before jumping into this one. There are so many valuable nuggets in this series!Von The Parent Thing

The 3rd week into our series with mental health and wellness coach, Marion Makepeace as we discuss the ways parenting creates an inner child in their children.Von The Parent Thing

Part 2 in our series with health and wellness coach Marion Makepeace. Theis week we get into how the role of the nurturing parent can go wrong and then create an unhealthy inner dialogue and belief.Von The Parent Thing

I asked health and wellness coach Marion Makepeace if we could have a talk about the inner child, and what was supposed to be one episode has turned into a series. I've enjoyed these talks so much. There is so much valuable information in this series. I hope you enjoy it too.Von The Parent Thing

The Parent Thing is back!!! We chat with Korbalagae from Teach my Kinder about teaching children to read and how important reading actually is this week.You can access the Teach my Kinder website here :https://www.teachmykinder.com/Von The Parent Thing

In this week's episode, I introduce my new resident guest Claire Thompson. Tune in to find out more about what we will be discussing every month.Von The Parent Thing

In this week's episode, we talk to Petri Geldart, the owner of Edusense, about why sensory play is beneficial for children.Von The Parent Thing

In this week's episode, we discuss the touchy topic of screentime.Von The Parent Thing

In this week's episode, we talk about my nemesis: The baby walker/ Walking ring. Tune in to find out why it is an absolute no-no in my books.Von The Parent Thing

In this week's episode, I conduct my very first interview! I chat with a Momma about all things parenting!Von The Parent Thing

In this week's episode, we discuss the Gentle Parenting approach and how to become a gentle parentVon The Parent Thing

In this week's episode we continue where we left off last week. The topic is discipline vs punishment.Von The Parent Thing

In this week's episode, we talk about Discipline vs Punishment. This is a good one! Please tune inVon The Parent Thing

In this week's episode, we talk about why a routine is beneficial for children ( and adults).Von The Parent Thing

In this week's episode, we talk about why it is important to afford your child the opportunity to make choices.Von The Parent Thing

In this week's episode, we talk about why it is important to encourage children to be independent.Von The Parent Thing

In today's episode, we talk about age-appropriate behaviors that are typically seen as naughty, but are they really "naughty" behaviors?Von The Parent Thing

In this week's episode I break down what realistic expectations you can have of your children in different age brackets. We talk about developmental milestones that children reach in these age brackets.Von The Parent Thing

This episode is part one of a three-part mini-series. We talk about the fact that children learn by observing and hearing in this episode.Von The Parent Thing

In this episode, we talk about it taking a village to raise a child and how a support system is beneficial to both parents and children.I would like to apologize for the audio in this one, I am not sure what I did, or how to fix it. Thanks for embracing imperfections :)Von The Parent Thing

This week we talk about the importance and benefits of Tummy TimeVon The Parent Thing

In this episode, we talk about W-Sitting: What it is Why it is a potential red flag, and Ways to prevent your child from W-SittingVon The Parent Thing

In this episode, we discuss all things newborn. From giving your newborn baby a bath to self-care for parents.Von The Parent Thing

Welcome to The Parent Thing!I tell you a little bit about who I am and what this podcast is all about in this Trailer.Von The Parent Thing