Ask Mom Parenting with Sue Donnellan
Get Kids to Listen Without Yelling, Threats, or Repeating YourselfThe Ask Mom Parenting Podcast is a reset for overwhelmed parents tired of reacting, over-explaining, and managing emotions all day.
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Simple Ways to Reconnect with Your Teen & Build Trust (opens the original)
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How do I get my teenager to talk to me without pushing them away? In this episode, I unravel the real reasons behind teen distance, from biological brain shifts to the way we react as parents. I share practical ways to reconnect, including ditching the dramatic sit-downs, choosing more casual settings, and prioritizing truth over immediate correction. We’ll look at how small shifts in communication can help rebuild genuine trust with your adolescent. And I’ll leave you with one challenge: create
Yelled at Your Child? 3 Ways to Repair It (opens the original)
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Can I repair my relationship with my child after losing my temper and yelling? If you’ve ever lost your temper, yelled at your kids, and immediately wondered, Did I just damage my relationship with my child? this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what to do after you yell at your child, how to apologize without over-explaining or making excuses, and why the way you handle the moments after you lose your cool can make a meaningful difference. We’ll also talk about parenting guilt, what real p
Teaching Kids About Money: The Value Lessons Most Miss (opens the original)
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Is your kid good with money, or just good at getting money from you? In this episode, we dive into the right way to give kids money and the crucial lessons about value that most kids never learn. From turning back rubs into earning opportunities, to the ever-changing going rate for picking up dog poop, to using Whole Foods cookies to teach spontaneity and generosity, I’m sharing practical ways to help kids understand how money actually works so they can become more financially capable along the
How to Motivate an Unmotivated Child | 3 Strategies to Try Tonight (opens the original)
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What if the key to motivating your child is to stop trying to motivate them? The reality is that motivation grows when kids learn one simple truth: What I do now affects what I get later. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on why trying to manufacture ambition in your kids will drive you crazy, and how shifting the structure around them puts responsibility squarely in their hands.I am sharing practical examples from setting up a family structure where responsibilities come first to using a
Raising Kids Who Make Good Decisions in a Distracted World (opens the original)
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"Good judgment doesn't suddenly appear when they turn 18. It has to be built in with small everyday moments long before the stakes become higher." In this episode, we talk about how to raise kids who can think critically, pause, and make wise choices in a fast-paced, soundbite-driven world. With stories like my son's sudden college decision over a diner breakfast and real talk about social media algorithms, teenage peer pressure, and empathy , I am breaking down how to give your kids actionable
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