Positive Parenting Pro-Tips by Equal Parts

As parents, our goal is to raise happy, well-adjusted adults. But when everyone’s tired and stressed out after a long day at school and work, sometimes we forget that how we act and what we say can influence our child’s development. Positive parenting techniques are key, and Gigi Schweikert is here to explain why. She’s an early childhood expert and author of the popular book series, Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals. As President and Chief Operating Officer of Lightbridge Academy, she’s also a busy working mom of four children. Gigi shares advice and positive parenting tips you can start using today, whether your child is an infant, a toddler, in elementary school, and beyond.

Listen to this podcast to learn:
● What exactly is positive parenting?
● How to practice mutual respect and validate your child’s feelings — the good, the bad, and the ugly
● Positive parenting techniques when managing more than one child
● Useful strategies like “first this, then this” and setting routines to give your kids guardrails and accountability
● Ideas for handling those crazy moments when it can all feel overwhelming