HeyJaredLess Drama More Mama
Less Drama More Mama is the podcast for moms who want to feel calm, in control, and confident about how to handle anything life throws their way.
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When Worry About Your Child's Future Shapes Your Parenting - 425 (opens the original)
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Your child talks back, lies about something small, or ignores your directions. You wonder: If this is happening now, what will they be like five years from now? In this week's episode, I'm talking about why worry about your child's future can make their current behavior feel so urgent, how that worry shapes your reactions, and how to respond to what's actually happening. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why your mind can move so quickly from today's behavior to a frightening future How to recognize
Calm Parenting Doesn't Mean Tolerating Bad Behavior - 424 (opens the original)
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Your child is yelling because you said no, talking to you disrespectfully, or following you around trying to change an answer you've already given. You're trying to stay calm, but part of you is thinking, How much of this am I supposed to put up with? "Expanding your window of tolerance" can sound like learning to become more patient with behavior you don't want to allow. So what are you actually learning to tolerate? Tune in to today's episode to find out. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: What expa
Self-Reflection Questions for Moms - 423 (opens the original)
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"Why am I always so tired?" "Why are my kids so disrespectful?" "Why is parenting so hard?" These can sound like self-reflection questions, but the assumptions built into them can keep leading you back to the same answers. This week, I'm bringing back one of the earliest episodes of the podcast because its central idea still holds true: The questions you ask shape what you notice and the answers you find. In this episode, I explain how to recognize questions that leave you feeling defeated and r
After-School Meltdowns: How to Help Your Kids Without Having One Too - 422 (opens the original)
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Your child's teacher says they had a great day, but once they get home, the smallest thing sends them over the edge. After-school meltdowns can make it seem as though your child saved their worst behavior for you, but there may be more contributing to the reaction. In this episode, I'm looking at the demands your child manages at school, the transition home, and what happens during the afternoon. I'm also sharing how to stay grounded when your child is overwhelmed, hold boundaries without arguin
When Kids Keep Asking to Go to the School Nurse - 421 (opens the original)
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The school nurse's number flashes on your phone again. Your child has a stomachache, a headache, or another symptom that feels serious enough to make them want to leave school. They've been medically checked, and everything appears to be normal. The nurse says they're okay. Your child insists they're not. Now you're caught between two concerns: What if you overlook something important? What if picking them up reinforces school avoidance by teaching them that leaving is the only way to feel bette
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