Parents of the Year
We were never given a manual on how to parent. It is easy to get overwhelmed to know the right thing to do. There is so much contradictory information out there and everyone has their own advice. Parenting is a rewarding but messy, confusing, infuriating, guilt-inducing, and overwhelming journey. While it's easy to get lost, Andrew Stewart, a real dad, and Dr. Caroline Buzanko, a real mom, child psychologist, and parenting expert (who also happens to be married to Andrew) will help you get back on track. In each episode, Andrew and Caroline have open and honest chats about everything parenting. Join them in honesty, laughter, and tears (Caroline is a bit of a cry baby) as they help you navigate this journey of parenting. And, every so often, you may get some gems of expert advice. Our goal is to make your parenting journey less stressful, more forgiving, and more awesome. Please join us every Wednesday for new episodes of Parenting of the Year.
Parents of the Year
97. Should we set New Year's resolutions with our children?
As January unfolds, the tradition of setting New Year's resolutions becomes a topic of discussion in many households. In this (last!) replay of a thought-provoking episode, Andrew sparks a conversation about the appropriateness of involving children in the practice of making resolutions.
Acknowledging January as an ideal time for embracing new beginnings for individuals of all ages, this episode emphasizes the importance of setting achievable goals, particularly for children. This approach fosters a sense of accomplishment and readiness for success.
While Caroline and Andrew express a general reservation towards resolutions themselves, they highlight the significant benefits of teaching children goal-setting skills. Such skills, including initiative, persistence, focus, planning, and prioritizing, are invaluable for personal development.
In this episode, they also explore the concept of habit change. Recognizing the start of the year as an opportune time, they discuss strategies to help children establish and maintain healthy habits, setting the foundation for lifelong success.
Tune in to hear Caroline and Andrew's insights on guiding children through resolutions and goal setting.
For those seeking practical tools to begin this journey, here is a resource for setting SMART goals with your family: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/goalsettingfamily/
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