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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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00:21:52

How to Approach Your Child's Teacher with a...

the Mudroom ·

2021/11/15

Have you ever had that uncomfortable moment when you find yourself questioning a decision your child’s teacher made? It might be over their disciplinary methods, homework or academic pressure, meal times… whatever the reason, sometimes we find ourselves on opposite sides of the playing field with the teacher and it’s an awkward position to be in. My clients have come to me with various reasons for butting heads with their child’s teacher and now that we’ve gotten a little more settled into the

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00:13:19

Are You Helping Your Child Succeed?

the Mudroom ·

2021/11/08

Earlier is not always better. Let’s get really honest with each other right now. It feels great to hear compliments about how smart your child is. You might feel some pride when their teacher tells you they’re progressing faster than their peers. Sure, maybe little Susie’s mom always looks put together during daycare drop-off, but guess who’s kid was counting first? That’s right. Your baby. *high five* We can’t always help it. We want to see our child/ren succeed and it’s nice to hear that

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00:11:55

Trick or Treating Post Quarantine

the Mudroom ·

2021/10/31

Trick-Or-Treat! It’s looking like Halloween is going to be a little more treat than trick this year! Whatever your plans are for Halloween is up to you and your family. I know it can look completely different depending on which part of the globe you’re reading this email from and your unique circumstances. So what activities you should and shouldn’t be doing isn’t going to be the topic for Monday’s MudRoom. Instead, I’m going to help you figure out what you might want to think about and plan for

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00:14:29

How To Not Raise An Entitled Brat

the Mudroom ·

2021/10/18

When we have children, the hope is that we can raise them to be good humans who respect others, persevere, and work hard. So when your toddler tosses the stuffed animal you offered to buy them because they want to $300 dollar playset instead, parents usually stare at them horror struck and think: Holy crap, I’m raising an entitled brat! Cue the overcrictism of what that means about our parenting and our children. This is when we become hypersensitive to when they’re being particularly demanding. Or

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00:13:18

How To Deal With Your Attention Seeking Child

the Mudroom ·

2021/10/18

I’ve given plenty of advice and tips on how to handle attention-seeking behaviour. And I firmly stand by the advice I’ve given because I know it works. But here’s where the problem arises. When we try to apply methods meant to help with attention-seeking behaviour to some other type of behaviour you’re not going to see an improvement. It’s like using the wrong tool on a DIY project. You can keep trying, but it’s going to end up a Pinterest fail. And I get it. Not only is it frustrating to see all

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00:16:53

Why We Should Get Rid Of Behaviour Charts

the Mudroom ·

2021/10/13

Behaviour Charts... They do not work! I’ve talked about it in the past but I’ve held off discussing it again until we got a little deeper into the school year because teachers usually wait until the class is settled before whipping them out of their supply closet. You’ve either seen them or know about them, maybe even had the “joy” of your teacher using one when you were in school. The most common behaviour chart is the Green light (“good behaviour”), Yellow light (warning), and Red light (“bad

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00:13:08

Are You Struggling With Daycare Drop Offs?

the Mudroom ·

2021/09/28

It’s a heart wrenching situation, believe me- I understand. You drive up to school/daycare, your child gets out with their little lunch box and water bottle with a bright smile that lights up your world. You walk up to the teacher at the gate and give them a sympathetic smile because you both know what’s about to occur... And that’s when you see your child’s expression change and it clicks. They’re going to leave me here! Cue the tears, the painful pleads for you to stay, you promising you’ll

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00:10:13

How Do I Brush Up My Child's Skills?

the Mudroom ·

2021/09/18

We’ve been in the trenches of COVID for a long time, friends, and I can’t stress it enough to parents. No! Your child isn’t falling behind and there’s no need to go hire tutors to jam 2 years worth of academics into your child’s brain… But with that being said our children may need a little extra support with some socialization and other skills. Not saying they’ve gone rabid or anything but lots of children haven’t gotten the chance to practice their skills and now that we’re attempting to return

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00:13:56

How Do I Be A Respectful Parent?

the Mudroom ·

2021/09/18

Here’s something I’ve noticed over and over again about “respectful” or “gentle” parenting. This idea that in an effort to redirect behaviour or calm our children we need to talk. We give options, and validate emotions, then try sportscasting, explaining, and on and on and on.... And the whole time the child is only screaming louder, they’re melting onto the floor in the middle of story time, or they immediately go and do whatever it was you were trying to stop them from doing. This can leave

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00:13:50

Is Your Child Ready To Go Back To School?

the Mudroom ·

2021/09/15

It’s back to school time!! After over 18 months, most kids will be returning to in-person classes this fall. THIS IS NEW! We know that kids tend to see everything that's not familiar to them as potential danger, which means they're going to have to adjust to the new routine- and that takes a lot of energy. On this episode we'll discuss: - The concept of Restraint Collapse - How can we transition our kids out of school and into our home? - What can we do to help them? Grab the Scripts to Manage the

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00:13:32

What Is The Risk Of Your Child Being Abducted?

the Mudroom ·

2021/09/04

When we make decisions for our kids we take a lot of factors into consideration: risk chief among them. Over the last 30 years parents’ risk assessment has changed dramatically. Why was it totally normal for children to play at the local playground unsupervised in the 80s, but now it’s considered neglect? The No Child Left Alone study covers exactly this. Why do we think something is risky for a child when it objectively isn´t? What has changed in how parents evaluate risk? On this episode

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00:14:30

Is Your Child Happy?

the Mudroom ·

2021/09/04

Can you recognize the difference between your kid being regulated vs them being happy? Do you know how to help them manage their emotions, what's healthy and what isn´t? It's very common in this time for parents to mistake their children being calm with them being happy, they also seem to think that it's their job to make their children constantly happy. That's not necessarily true. It's okay for kids to experience emotions other than happiness. They can be upset but not dysregulated, but what's

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00:18:51

Why Does Your Child Need More Support With Certain...

the Mudroom ·

2021/08/29

Have you heard of the zone of proximal development? Do you know why your kid seems to need more support to perform certain tasks than others, and when it’s the right time to help them out? The zone of proximal development is that space between your child’s total independence and total support. There’s a common misconception among parents where they think if a kid can’t do it by themselves- they can't do it at all! When in fact there’s a gray area there that’s really important. How much help are they

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00:11:06

Why Does Going On Vacation Stress Out Your Child?

the Mudroom ·

2021/08/18

Do your kids seem to be stressed out even while on vacation? Are you looking for ways to make it a more relaxing time? When planning a vacation it seems inevitable that the one thing we want to get is rest, but traveling with young kids can be difficult- they’re loud, stressed out and constantly asking for things. This is why it's important that we stick to our routine as closely as possible, as kids tend to think of “new and different” as “unsafe and dangerous”. But you can still incorporate new

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00:11:58

Is Your Child Getting Tired Of Their Extra Curricular...

the Mudroom ·

2021/08/12

Does your kid seem to be getting tired of their recreational activities? Can you tell the difference between them being over it and just needing a break? Wanting your child to excel is common for many parents. There's a difference between a child being done with an activity and them quitting when it just got hard. It's important to be able to recognize it. This way we can help them reduce the stress an activity gives them and move on to find something they really love, or help them through what's

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00:10:01

Does Your Kid Make Constant Out-Of-Place Noises?

the Mudroom ·

2021/08/12

Does your kid make constant out-of-place noises? Have you noticed them doing them even after you've asked them to stop? These noises are not arbitrary! We could be talking about any kind of noises, loud or soft, chatter, clicking sounds, hand-clapping, you name it. This is not them making nonsense sounds, as kids normally do. This is called "filtering". These noises are actually helping them stay regulated if they´re experiencing some sort of dysregulation (such as sensory overload or sensory

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00:17:20

Why You Need To Nurture Your Child's Strength

the Mudroom ·

2021/08/03

Have you ever wondered why two kids can receive the exact same education and instructions yet one ends up doing better than the other? Or why they can start out with the same materials and information and one winds up being considered more capable than the other? In this video we're going to cover: •What is the Pygmalion Effect? •What are the implications of the Pygmalion Effect for your kids? •How to use the Pygmalion effect to your advantage. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making

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00:14:56

Why Is My Child So Clingy?

the Mudroom ·

2021/07/26

As you venture back out into the wide world have you noticed that your kids are kind of...clingy? Even parents of kids who are general independent and fearless are reporting that they're seeing a high level of cling with their kiddos now that things are "going back to normal." Are you trying to understand why your child is so clingy? In this episode we'll discuss: •Why are kids getting so clingy right now?! •How to reduce the clinging without dismissing them. •Two tweaks to your daily schedule

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00:17:02

How To Bridge The Gap When It Comes To Disciplining...

the Mudroom ·

2021/07/06

We are revisiting MudRooms from the past 4 years that newer followers may not have had the chance to brush up on yet. Usually, there's one parent who is chomping at the bit to make changes and another who is much more hesitant. In my experience it's usually Mom (or the primary attachment figure) who is raring to go and Dad (or the secondary attachment figure) who isn't quite as enthusiastic. Usually because the secondary isn't the one caring for the child day in and out. In this episode, we

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00:15:56

My Child Is Starting Kindergarten In The Fall.......

the Mudroom ·

2021/07/05

School is barely out ... but today we are talking about school starting up again. The reality is you only have 2 months to get your kiddos skills built up if they're starting school in the fall! In this replay of a 2019 episode we'll cover the skills your child actually needs in order to be ready for kindergarten in the fall so you can be prepared! Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse:

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