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3-minute parenting tips and ideas to help families be more successful. No technical jargon, just common-sense, practical advice you can apply today.
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Are You Teaching Your Children to Take Care of the Car? | Episode 566 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explains how everyday errands—like stopping at the gas station—can become powerful training modules for your kids. By turning a routine fill-up into a family "pit stop" where children jump out to pump gas, wash windshields, and check the oil, you are teaching them far more than basic auto maintenance. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com
Do You Ever Break Any of Your Own Rules? | Episode 565 (opens the original)
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As adults, we often accidentally break our own rules—like absentmindedly setting muddy work boots on the dining table—simply out of distraction. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith challenges parents to remember this reality before coming down with an iron fist when their children step out of line. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com
Do Your Children Say, "I'm Tired"? | Episode 564 (opens the original)
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If your pre-teen or young teenager is constantly complaining about being tired, they probably aren't just being lazy—their bodies are going through intense neurodevelopmental changes. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explains the biological and emotional shifts happening in children between the ages of 10 and 14 that genuinely require more sleep and downtime. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com
What's the Value in Doing Hard Things? | Episode 563 (opens the original)
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While the true value of doing hard things is that it forces us to grow, the more pressing question for parents is: How do you help your child do hard things? In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explains that conquering life’s mountains begins entirely with mindset. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com
Is Grammar Really Important? | Episode 562 (opens the original)
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Parents and children often find themselves in a tug-of-war over proper speech and grammar. Dr. Roger Smith addresses whether this is a battle truly worth fighting, noting that the necessity of perfect grammar largely depends on the situations and career paths your child will eventually navigate. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com
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