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the Mudroom

Allana Robinson

Weekly nuggets of developmentally appropriate parenting wisdom to help you parent your toddlers and preschoolers more effectively, with less effort. The Mudroom is recorded live on Facebook every Tuesday at 9pm eastern, 6pm pacific.

kids & family parenting

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00:13:20

Parents Are The Change!

the Mudroom ·

2019/05/22

Have you ever felt like "upgrading" your parenting skills is worthless? That your kids are just going to turn out to be who they are no matter how you parent them? I think we've all been there but there's a new study that refutes that empirically. Study referenced: https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567 Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: prnt.link/ Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live

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00:13:29

Extinction Bursts

the Mudroom ·

2019/04/14

Does it ever feel like you try all these parenting suggestions- from Pinterest articles, Facebook groups, and HERE!...and none of them work? In fact- does it feel like they actually make things worse? Well, there's a reason for that. If you've ever tried a suggestion I've made on the MudRoom and thought I'm full of shit- this episode is for you. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: prnt.link/extinctionbursts Join the

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00:19:21

What Exactly Is Stress?

the Mudroom ·

2019/04/11

Does the concept that your toddler or preschooler is stressed...stress you out? What does a 3/4 year old have to be stressed about anyways?! Well, stress is NOT just worry. In this episode we'll be discussing the concept of stress and how it may be effecting your kids. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: prnt.link/whatexactlyisstress Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at

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00:20:12

Comfort With Discomfort

the Mudroom ·

2019/03/16

Are you TOO comfortable? Having a comfort with discomfort is vital to our children's (and our!) success in life. Learning to take calculated risks is important. Here's why. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/comfortwithdiscomfort Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices --- Send in a voice

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00:22:48

Your Kids Need to Play Outside WITHOUT YOU.

the Mudroom ·

2019/03/03

If the idea of sending your child outside to play without you completely freaks you out- then please, listen here. We're talking about why playing outside is necessary for healthy child development. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/outdoorplay Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices ---

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00:23:12

Giving Your Child More Freedom Without Going Crazy...

the Mudroom ·

2019/02/27

You know the benefits of allowing your child space and time to roam and play unsupervised but when it comes to DOING it....uh...that's freaking terrifying. Let's talk about the PING GPS and how it's helped me let go with confidence. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: prnt.link/ping Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook:

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00:25:17

How to Ask for Help at School and Have the Teacher...

the Mudroom ·

2019/02/26

For a change of pace we had Meg Flanagan of MilKids Ed as a guest to discuss how to foster a positive relationship with your children's teachers. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: prnt.link/meg Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices --- Send in a voice message:

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00:08:54

Natural and Logical Consequences

the Mudroom ·

2019/02/03

Have you been using the Logical Consequence process for a while now and are starting to feel like I'm totally full of shit and this is NOT WORKING? ...Well, you're not wrong. Natural and Logical Consequences are limited. They're the short game. We need to talk about what the long game is. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/nlcsdontwork Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded

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00:14:35

Visuals

the Mudroom ·

2019/01/26

We expect a lot out of little children- and never is that more apparent than our expectation that they remember EVERYTHING they're told off the top of their head with no support. A standard that we don't even hold ourselves to. The solution? Visuals. Get your free daily routine visual schedule: http://prnt.link/visualsupgrade Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/visuals Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on

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00:14:47

Consistency is Key

the Mudroom ·

2019/01/19

When it comes to parenting generally the rule of "pick two" applies. But there is ONE thing ANYONE can do that will dramatically improve their child's behaviour no matter what parenting style or technique you're using. That is consistency. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/consistency Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on

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00:16:41

The Limbic Leap

the Mudroom ·

2019/01/13

Why are four-year-olds so damn DRAMATIC?! They're moody, whiney, helpless, and generally just unpleasant to be around. They aren't babies anymore- aren't they supposed to be getting easier?! There's a very good reason that your 4 is driving you up the wall. So let's look under the hood and see what's going on. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: prnt.link/limbicleap Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is

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00:08:52

Children Don't Level Up: the Developmental Continuum

the Mudroom ·

2018/11/30

Development is on a Continuum- so are some parents using tactics (*cough crowdsourcing cough* ) that aren't serving them to figure out their child's development? What can we do instead? Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: https://www.facebook.com/arfamilyservices/videos/320364448559870/ Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook:

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00:08:53

Defiance vs. Lack of Skills

the Mudroom ·

2018/11/30

What if your child isn't defiant, what if they just don't know how to do what you're asking them to do? I don't mean physically don't know- I mean mentally. What if it's just a matter of weak executive skills? Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/defiance Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook:

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00:13:42

You Are the Expert On Your Child

the Mudroom ·

2018/11/23

Never let anyone tell you that you don't know what is best for your child. On this episode we talk about how to claim your status as the expert on your own kid. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/expert Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices --- Send in a voice message:

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00:17:06

Can We be done with Zero Tolerance?

the Mudroom ·

2018/11/14

Worried about your preschooler's preoccupation with war, weapon, and superhero play? It seems to go against every feminist, pacifist bone in our bodies to allow violent fantasy play- but this style of play is actually incredibly beneficial to both boys and girls. We talk about the reseach in this episode. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/violentplay Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom

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00:16:55

Parental Preference

the Mudroom ·

2018/11/02

Sometimes we just prefer one thing over the other- and kids are no different when it comes to their parents. If your toddler or preschooler has a strong preference for one parent over the other- here are some strategies for overcoming that. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/parentalpreference Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT

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00:16:06

Earlier is Not Better

the Mudroom ·

2018/10/31

The pressure to start your child off on the eighth academic foot as quickly as possible is intense. But- is earlier actually better? What should toddlers and preschoolers be doing to get ahead? The answer might surprise you. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: prnt.link/earlyacademics Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook:

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00:21:06

Your Kids Need Time Away From You

the Mudroom ·

2018/10/26

The guilt of not spending every waking moment engaged with our kids can be suffocating at times- but not only is separation important for you, it's important for your children's development as well. In this episode we discuss 4 reasons you need to take some time away from you kids. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/timeaway Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every

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00:17:24

Let's Talk About Time Timers!

the Mudroom ·

2018/10/14

So your 5-minute warnings aren't really doing the trick, are they? If transitions are a disaster in your house and only getting worse- let me introduce you to my little friend. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: prnt.link/transitions Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices --- Send in a voice message:

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00:08:30

Misbehaviour vs. Stress Behaviour

the Mudroom ·

2018/10/02

You know how to recognize misbehaviour, but can you recognize STRESS behaviour? The difference between the two. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: http://prnt.link/stressbehaviour Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Tuesday at 9pm ET/ 8pm CT/ 6pm PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices --- Send in a voice message:

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