56. Parenting Kids and Dogs from "Neutral" - Guest Mel Peirce

In this episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, I talk with parenting coach, Mel Peirce. We talk about how to "parent from neutral." Our conversation covers topics that will set up parents and their dogs for success. We discuss parenting expectations, self-talk, and being proactive - all of which will help parents with their kids AND their dogs!

Topics we discuss include...

• Patterns in parenting, planning ahead, be proactive
• Parenting from Neutral
• Avoid situations where you "command and demand"
• Positive self talk: "I can handle this", "today's going to be a good day"
• The danger of having expectations in parenting
• Being curious as a strategy to increase parenting satisfaction
• Instead of spiraling, pause to consider what went well.

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