Recent Podcasts

#75: Dealing with angry outbursts and tantrums using Correcting Behaviors
Dealing with outbursts or tantrums can be exhausting. The behavior skill of Correcting Behaviors helps parents respond in a way that prevents escalation.

#74: Getting the right diagnosis with Dr. Gray and Dr. Crohan
ADHD Parenting Coach Siope Kinikini talks with Dr. Gray and Dr. Crohan about getting the right diagnosis and how behavior skills can help kids with ADHD.

#73: Preventing temper tantrums using behavior skills
ADHD Parenting Coach Siope Kinikini is asked frequently how to prevent temper tantrums. Learn how by using behavior skills from Smarter Parenting.

#72: Nonverbal communication and the messages we’re sending
Understanding how we are communicating nonverbally goes a long way in increasing our relationship with our children. Learn how to improve your skills here.

#71: Changing the brain through Role-playing
Rewiring the brain through Role-playing may seem like fiction, but kids can learn new things if a parent is consistent and deliberate using Role-playing.

#70: Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated
When you are overwhelmed and exhausted with parenting, you want solutions. The behavior skills on Smarter Parenting is the solution. Learn more here today.

#69: 4 ways to increase your relationship and fix behaviors
When we’re overwhelmed & unsure what to do, it is helpful to have someone give us things to do to address problems & find solutions for our family.

#68: Following through with consequences with Jonathan Mendoza
One of the challenges for parents is following through with consequences. Hear from Jonathan Mendoza on Following Instructions & consequences.

#67: Consistency creates change
Lasting change in behavior doesn’t just happen. Change requires consistency. Remember that small, daily improvements lead to long-term success.
Recent Blogs

7 things I want my kids to learn about disabilities
Will we teach our children to “not stare” or will we teach them to make a new friend?

5 ways to incorporate learning every day
A little creativity in building learning activities into your daily routine goes a long way.
Mom, you’ve got this
You don’t have to be a perfect mom. Just be a loving one.
Failed parenting strategies for millennial’s: Simon Sinek is partially wrong
Addressing Simon Sinek’s “failed parenting strategy” theory.
5 reasons why you should use the skill of Effective Praise
There is some really good reasons to use the skill of Effective Praise

How to use the steps of Effective Praise
Using the steps of Effective Praise can be hard at the beginning, but once you have it down it’ll be second nature!

5 tips for raising confident children
We want our children to be confident.
5 ways to get your children to do chores
It’s possible to get children to do their chores when you follow these 5 tips.
5 tips for instilling gratitude
Getting kids to move beyond “thank you”
Christmas lights and Christmas memories
Christmas lights were a favorite tradition, one that’s now been been passed down.