Why Summer Makes Kids Melt Down — and How to Make It Easier

Your Child Isn't Lazy - It May Be Executive Functioning

Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, discuss executive functioning skills - what they are, how they impact kids' success and why it's important to pay attention to. Topics covered include: * What are executive functioning skills? * How executive functioning skills show up during the phases of childhood. * Why we need to help kids develop their executive functioning skills. * Practical ways that parents can help their kids with these skills at home.  * Important reminders as parents to ask yourself when it still feels hard. Have a question for Dr. Courtney? Head over to https://phases.fm/questions and we may cover your question in the next Q&A.

How to Feel Like a Couple Again After Kids

Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, discuss the reasons why it's important for parents to build in time for each other in the thick of parenting. They talk about: * Why relationships often take a back seat when parenting. * Why your relationship matters for your child's development. * Signs your relationship may need some attention. * Easy, practical ways to stay connected to each other.  * Action steps to take if it still feels hard. Have a question for Dr. Courtney? Head over to https://phases.fm/questions and we may answer it in the next Q&A.

Q&A #2 - Infant/Toddler Phases; Sensory Overwhelm; How to Help Your Child Stay Flexible & More.

In this Q&A episode, Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, will tackle your biggest parenting challenges at home. We cover: * Tips for raising resilient and well rounded kids.  * How to navigate sensory overwhelm. * Managing challenging behavior with toddlers. * Parenting advice for the newborn phase. * How to set your child up for success when switching between 'fun' and 'less-fun' activities. * Ways to support your child when another sibling is often having a hard time.  Resources Mentioned: - What To Expect The First Year [https://amzn.to/4eeAB21] - Happiest Baby on the Block [https://amzn.to/4a7sZMp] - Simplest Baby Book in the World [https://amzn.to/4uLVPsR] Questions for Dr. Courtney? Submit them at Phases.Fm [https://phases.fm/questions] and we may cover them in the next Q&A episode.

Is This Behavior Normal? What Parents Often Misread.

In this episode, Dr. Courtney and her husband, Scott, unpack common behaviors that kids may show at all developmental phases and determine what is "normal" and what's not. We talk about the ways that parents often misinterpret these behaviors, how to reframe your expectations and when to get support if needed. Topics discussed include:  * Is it normal when your little kids don't listen to you?  * Is it normal if your younger kids are lying to you?  * Is it normal that my kid is an excellent, well behaved student at school but an emotional wreck at home?  * Is it normal that my teen is lazy and unmotivated?  * Is it normal if my older teen is closed off or seems annoyed all the time?   Tools Mentioned: Visual Timer [https://amzn.to/4fehK85] White Board for Chores or Tasks [https://amzn.to/4vf6RaK] Questions for Dr. Courtney? Head over to Phases.fm to submit your question for the podcast!

Why Kids Melt Down on Vacation - and How to Make it Easier

Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, share their top tips that make traveling with kids a breeze. Whether you're going on an overseas trip or staying close to home, these tips will help to make summer travel easier and more fun for your family.  * Why summer travel can go wrong, but also why it's still amazing and we do it anyway! * How to prep and plan with your kids even before the vacation starts.  * Why it's important to not over schedule your trip.  * What to pack (i.e. not just the clothes) and why it's so important.  * How to think about travel activities for kids and why we let go of screen time worries.  * Top tips for the day of travel (think busy airports or long car tips).  * How to manage big behaviors on the trip while staying calm.  * Remembering to think about adult time too!  Questions for Dr. Courtney? Head over to Phases.fm to submit your question for the podcast!