This week, Melanie and Allison dive into the common phrases we say to our children that might be more problematic than we realize. They share personal anecdotes and discuss the impact of these phrases on their kids. From exploring different parenting styles to reflecting on their own experiences, they offer insights and tips on how to communicate more effectively with our little ones. Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt conversation that every parent can relate to!

Information provided in this episode is credited to parents.com, specifically "These Common Phrases Said to Kids Are Actually Problematic," published 8/27/2024. Written by Michelle Crouch and reviewed by Laura Anderson, PhD.

Sources:
When Parents' Praise Inflates, Children's Self-Esteem Deflates. Child Dev. 2017.

The Truth About Child Abduction Statistics in 2024. Safeatlast. 2024.

Timestamps:

00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions

01:45 Parenting Challenges: Repeating Ourselves

03:41 Types of Parenting Styles

06:11 Discussing Parenting Styles and Their Impact

09:23 Praising Kids: The Right Way

15:49 Handling Kids' Emotions and Injuries

19:38 Talking About Diet and Body Image

23:45 Teaching Kids About Money

26:18 A Lost Charger and a Lesson Learned

28:30 Teaching Kids About Stranger Danger

30:14 Encouraging Independence and Safety

35:57 The Dinner Dilemma: To Finish or Not to Finish

44:20 Fostering Creativity Through Artwork

47:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this week's episode, Melanie and Allison celebrate Melanie's birthday which coincides with some doctor visits. As Melanie's birthday week kicks off, we emphasize the necessity of regularly scheduled medical visits and talk about our experiences with ultrasounds, mammograms, colonoscopies and more. Plus, we ponder the likelihood of our 7-year-olds driving to Target. To wrap things up, we chat about the incredible Sheriff Grady Judd and his no-nonsense approach in Polk County. Come join us for some laughs!

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This week Melanie and Allison discuss the impact of screen time on kids. We're talking all kinds of screen time - ipads, tablets, computers, TV - you name it! Allison shares her personal experiences with social media, including seeing some bizarre online content and social media trends that tend to be time-sucking and distracting. We share some strategies we use for managing our children's screen time, including limiting iPad use and promoting non-screen activities.

In the end, it's all about maintaining a balanced lifestyle amidst the competition we moms face with screen time.

00:42 Discussing Screen Time and Its Effects
02:19 Social Media Convo Begins
06:02 Managing Kids' Screen Time
10:03 Screen Time Rules and Recommendations
13:28 Bizarre Online Content
18:50 Finding Good Content
20:38 Going Through Social Media Detox
23:23 College Fashion Trends

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