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Your Parenting Long Game

This podcast is for parents who not only want to short-term tips for handling current kids" behaviors and moods, but who are exhausted from addressing the same situation over and over and want to find solutions that last much longer into the future. Because you will receive plans and step-by-step tools, it"s also for parents who crave feeling in control -- and who do much better with structure than the chaos traditionally associated with parenting.

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12:39

Episode 365: Stop Micronagging

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/11/20

https://rachel-bailey.com/365It's incredibly exhausting to feel like a broken record, constantly reminding your kids to get ready, start homework, or get off of their device. And these constant reminders, or "micronags," can reduce your influence and impact your relationship. Fortunately, there is another way to motivate more responsible behavior. In this episode, you'll learn: Why micronagging becomes the default, even when we don't want to do it The real reason kids don't follow through the

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10:33

Episode 364: When Your Child Is Disrespectful... Say...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/11/06

https://rachel-bailey.com/364-2/When your child rolls their eyes, snaps "You're so annoying," or yells "Whatever!", it's natural to jump in with, "Don't talk to me that way!" or "That's unacceptable." You want to teach them to be respectful... but those reactions usually only make situations worse. In fact, the best thing to do when your child is disrespectful is to do less. In this episode, you'll learn: Why doing less is not "letting them get away with it" and not the same as being weak,

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09:20

Episode 363: How We Often Prevent Children's Growth...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/10/30

As parents, so many of our decisions in the moment are focused on keeping the peace, calming the meltdown, protecting our nerves. But while that might reduce drama in the short term, it often prevents our children from developing the confidence and resilience they need for long-term success. In this episode, you'll learn why discomfort is essential for growth and how to respond in those hard moments without rescuing, over-explaining, or giving in. In this episode, you'll learn: The hidden ways we

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11:22

Episode 362: Your Child Can Focus on Things They...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/10/23

Have you ever wondered how your child can spend hours building a virtual world… yet when you ask them to do any daily task, they act like it's torture? In this episode, I explain the REAL reason your child resists everyday tasks and why it has nothing to do with laziness, disrespect, or lack of motivation. Once you understand how the brain responds to stimulation and Yuck, you’ll be able to shift from fighting your child’s resistance… to understanding it and leading them through it. In this episode,

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11:54

Episode 361: A Quick Tip to Stop Responding in a Way...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/10/09

http://rachel-bailey.com/361When our kids resist, melt down, or push back, our instinct is to get them to calm down or cooperate...fast. We talk more, repeat rules, and try to convince them to “get it together.” But the more urgent we become, the more our kids resist and the harder everything feels. Fortunately, there a quick shift can help you respond more effectively, and in a way that you don't regret. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why urgency fuels kids' resistance (and why it’s so hard to

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11:51

Episode 360: When Your Child Says That Coping...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/09/25

When our kids are upset, we often suggest strategies to help them calm down or manage tough situations—like taking deep breaths, counting to ten, or breaking down assignments into smaller steps. But when those strategies don’t instantly erase the discomfort, both kids (and parents!) often conclude that “nothing works.” In this episode, you’ll learn: How to assess whether a strategy really “works” or not (so kids stop insisting that nothing works!) A powerful exercise you can try with your child to

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13:30

Episode 359: Supporting SIBLINGS of Kids With Big...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/09/18

When you're raising a child with big emotions, it’s natural for an "easier" sibling to get less of your time and attention. But a more flexible child may pay a quiet price -- giving in to avoid conflict, hiding their feelings, or believing they matter less. Chances are, you've noticed that but aren't sure what to do. Fortunately, a few small shifts can make a big difference in how they view themselves (and will can make you feel less guilty). In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Spot the signs

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13:35

Episode 358: If You Want Negative Behaviors and...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/09/04

If you’re raising a child with big emotions, you know how draining it can be when they melt down, argue, refuse to cooperate, or fall apart after the smallest setback. It’s easy to assume these behaviors are defiance, disrespect, or laziness… but most of the time, they’re actually signs that your child is missing something that you can provide! In this episode, you’ll learn: The two main sets of skills kids with big emotions often lack How to recognize behaviors that signal a missing skill rather

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13:25

Episode 357: Can Kids CHOOSE To Act Differently When...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/08/28

Many kids with big emotions have big reactions when things don’t go their way. They may yell, slam doors, roll their eyes, or even say disrespectful things when they are upset. And while it’s natural for parents to think that our children are choosing to be rude or defiant, something else is actually happening instead. In this episode, you’ll learn: What's going on in the brain that explains why Yuck behaviors are not a conscious choice Why this is NOT an excuse for negative behavior How kids

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12:55

Episode 356: How To Make Sure Connection Works...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/08/21

You’ve heard how important it is to have a strong connection with your children. But when we are raising kids who are anxious or sensitive, sometimes our attempts to connect with them are more about fixing a problem than about making a genuine connection… and they feel that! The good news is, one little change can improve your influence and help your child handle their uncomfortable moments with less stress (for them) and less exhaustion (for you). In this episode, you’ll learn: What genuine

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10:22

Episode 355: Addressing YOUR Back-to-School Anxiety

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/08/14

A new school year can bring excitement, but for kids with big emotions, it may also bring worry, “what if” questions, and knots in the stomach. As parents, we want to jump in with reassurances, solutions, or distractions, but those attempts -- which are actually signs of our anxiety -- often increase our kids’ Yuck. Fortunately, a simple strategy can help us center ourselves so we can support our children more effectively. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why we need to regulate ourselves before

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13:35

Episode 354: When Your Child’s Behavior Isn’t Getting...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/08/07

Let’s be honest: Raising a child with big emotions can take a lot of energy. Dealing with resistance, dramatic reactions, and everything else in your life can be exhausting, so it’s natural to lose your patience (and, unfortunately, your influence). This episode shares a specific strategy to stay calm and keep your influence… even when it’s taking longer for your children’s behavior to improve than you’d like. In this episode, you’ll learn: The 3 main reasons kids don’t do what we ask Why we

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12:13

Episode 353: Why Your Child Doesn’t Listen When...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/07/31

Having a strong relationship with our kids is a huge priority for many of us. So when we’re setting limits or addressing our kids’ big emotions, we usually approach them in a nice (or what we think is “respectful”) way. Unfortunately, many kids won’t listen – or feel confident – when we’re being so nice. So how can we raise kids who follow limits and can handle hard feelings… without ruining our relationship? In this episode, you’ll learn: What it really means to “respect” your children One

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11:16

Episode 352: Inside the Mind of a Strong-Willed Child...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/07/17

Often when our kids refuse to do what we ask, it can seem like they are being deliberately defiant or strong-willed. But often in these situations, our kids are having a hard time with something beyond their control…and our frustration with them only makes things worse. Fortunately, when you take a closer look at what is really going on for a “strong-willed” child, you can see what they really need in order to feel and act more positively. In this episode, we’ll look at several real-life situations

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10:25

Episode 351: When Your Child Gets Upset No Matter...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/07/10

It’s natural to want to help a child when you see that they’re upset. But sometimes our attempts to soothe their big feelings and calm them down actually makes things worse, leaving us feeling confused and helpless. Ironically, doing less in those situations – not saying much! – actually does more to make the situation better. In this episode, you’ll learn: What happens when we do and don’t try to make our child feel better How to handle a child who questions why we’re not doing more How

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11:44

Episode 350: Parent Questions: Child Who Doesn’t Like...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/07/03

This week, I’m doing something a little different: Instead of picking the topic myself, I’m answering parents’ questions. These questions demonstrate challenges that many of us face behind closed doors — and I’m sharing practical ways to handle them with more confidence and calm. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to respond to two specific situations as a connected and confident Leader Parent What to do when children respond negatively to positive feedback Why kids with big emotions

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13:27

Episode 349: One Phrase to Tell Yourself to Improve...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/06/26

When we’re raising children with big emotions, it can be exhausting trying to handle their behavior, moods, and attitudes along with everything else on our to-do list. Sometimes we lose our cool and say things that we regret… Other times, we find ourselves being too permissive just to avoid a meltdown. However, one simple phrase can help you find a consistent balance and become a more powerful positive influence, even in the hard moments! In this episode, you’ll learn: How to balance connection

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11:37

Episode 348: Reduce the Stress of Kids’ Frustrating...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/06/12

When we’re raising kids with big emotions, we often learn how to navigate their behavior, moods, and attitudes to avoid meltdowns and dramatic moments. But sometimes, even when we’re doing everything “right,” our children’s behavior can throw us a curveball -- crying for seemingly no reason, refusing to do something they wanted to do, or getting disproportionately angry over a small inconvenience. These situations can leave us frustrated, confused, and powerless to help. In this episode, you’ll

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12:55

Episode 347: How to Feel More Confident When...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/06/05

Many kids with big emotions seem to default to negativity—even after a day full of fun and connection. When we witness their lack of positivity, we often think things like, “Why can’t they just be happy?” or “Why are they acting so spoiled?” We feel frustrated that their mood can derail the whole family’s energy, and we feel helpless to do anything about it. But we are not helpless! In this episode, you’ll learn: Exactly kids focus on what went wrong, even when so much went right How we keep

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10:56

Episode 346: Stop Telling Your Anxious Child That...

Your Parenting Long Game ·

2025/05/29

Many children with big emotions also struggle with anxious thoughts. When our child feels scared, nervous, or overwhelmed, our first instinct is usually to reassure them that everything will be okay. But what if we are actually making it HARDER for them to feel better in the moment and build resilience for the future? In this episode, you’ll learn: Why, in our defense, we’re wired reassure our children when they feel anxious What happens in our kids’ brains when we reassure them (and why they

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