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3-minute parenting tips and ideas to help families be more successful. No technical jargon, just common-sense, practical advice you can apply today.
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Is character something children simply pick up, or must it be explicitly taught? Dr. Roger Smith argues that character is best developed when it's both caught and taught. This episode emphasizes that parents must actively place value on desired traits like trustworthiness or integrity. Learn how to use stories and specific language to define these qualities, and most importantly, how to recognize and praise them when you see them demonstrated in your child's life. Discover how to create an environment where strong character is admired, encouraged, and pursued as a valuable prize.
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Are you passing on blessings or burdens to the next generation? Dr. Roger Smith argues that generational blessings and curses are often practical, tied directly to the values and habits parents live out daily. This episode challenges you to identify your top three core values (like kindness, honesty, or generosity) and intentionally integrate them into your conversations and actions. Learn how to live your life as a springboard of positive values for your children, ensuring your legacy is one of richness in good deeds and character, not chaos or negativity.
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Do your children take care of their belongings? Dr. Roger Smith shares a guiding family motto: "The more you have, the more you have to take care of." This episode outlines how to intentionally transfer the concept of personal responsibility to your children's possessions, from toys to bikes. Learn how to involve your kids in the repair process when things are broken or neglected—even enlisting experts if needed. Dr. Smith advises starting with small, modeled steps (like cleaning a room together) and gradually creating distance, ensuring your teaching is guided by a positive concern for their future, not punishment.
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Does "just a minute" mean nothing to your child? Dr. Roger Smith explains that the concept of time must be developed through training. This episode provides actionable steps for teaching time management, starting with short, age-appropriate tasks (like 10 seconds for a three-year-old) that end with a desired reward. Learn how to give your child a sense of accomplishment and efficiency, helping them visualize deadlines and stay on task—a crucial skill that starts small and lasts a lifetime.
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Do you often find yourself giving instructions filled with "don't" and "no"? Dr. Roger Smith challenges parents to adopt a positive communication style. This episode teaches you how to stop barking orders and start framing instructions in terms of the desired behavior. Instead of saying "Don't forget your lunch," learn to say "Remember your lunch." Discover this subtle but powerful shift that assumes competence, focuses on freedom, and fosters a more positive, effective way of giving directions to your children—and everyone else.
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Do your children ever drop embarrassing comments in public? Dr. Roger Smith uses the image of a private hedge to illustrate the difference between conversations appropriate for home and those suitable for the public square. This episode focuses on teaching children the crucial skill of discerning private versus public language and topics. Learn how to explain boundaries, context, and why certain jokes or lingo might be misunderstood outside of your family circle, helping your children avoid awkward situations and honor the family in public.
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Life rarely goes according to plan—from travel delays to spilled orange juice. Dr. Roger Smith argues that flexibility is a vital skill for both parents and children. While the early years require control and rules, this episode explores how to shift your parenting style to train your kids to manage options, cope with disappointment, and adjust when the path changes. Learn to model emotional balance when things go wrong, teaching your child that mistakes are not moral failures and that the ability to flex is key to enjoying the journey of life.
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Should your child get a smartphone? Dr. Roger Smith doesn't offer a simple yes or no, but instead provides crucial questions to help you make this difficult decision. This episode guides you to think about your child's long-term functional needs and whether those needs can be met without a smartphone. Most importantly, you'll learn to evaluate your child's capacity for self-imposed limits and the vital role of parental support systems in navigating the challenges of modern technology.
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Children are naturally self-focused, but thankfulness is a skill that can be taught. Dr. Roger Smith shares a powerful family tradition—the "Birthday Blessing"—that trained his children to move from self-centeredness to generosity of spirit. Learn how to implement this simple practice where every family member shares what they value and appreciate about the birthday person. This exercise in expressing positive, specific words to people you can see is the perfect foundation for developing a lifelong attitude of gratitude that extends to all areas of life.
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Tired of the whine? Dr. Roger Smith tackles this perpetual (but solvable!) problem in communication. This episode offers a direct, two-part strategy: First, stop whining yourself—listen to your own voice to ensure you aren't correcting your child with a whiny tone. Second, address the issue directly and consistently. Learn how to gently yet firmly request a "normal voice," reinforcing appropriate communication while refusing to reward the whine. Dr. Smith provides tips on how to identify the behavior for your child and correct it away from the heat of the moment for long-term success.
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Do you wish your kids were better listeners? Dr. Roger Smith explains that listening is a skill that needs development, especially in the early years. This episode goes beyond simply giving instructions. Learn practical techniques to train your child's attention to detail, from creating "listening games" at public events to telling stories about themselves. Discover how to use their own name and the world around them as positive tools to develop this crucial life skill—making them more attuned to you and their environment.
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Does a broken item immediately trigger your frustration? Dr. Roger Smith shares a personal story about a broken lamp to illustrate a vital parenting lesson: how to handle the emotional loss when things—or even relationships—break. Learn to separate the action from the child's motive, comfort your child (and yourself) through the grief of loss, and then focus on finding creative solutions. This episode gives you a framework for turning an accident into an opportunity for repair, teaching your children resilience and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime.
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Did you know the way you touch your child profoundly affects their emotional health? Dr. Roger Smith explains that touch is one of the most powerful ways to fill a child's emotional tank, but warns that touch used only for anger or discipline can become powerfully negative. He shares a study that ranks different types of touch, revealing that a gentle hand on the head or face is often perceived as the most genuine sign of care and concern. Learn how to use deliberate, positive touch—from holding hands to a comforting head scratch—to continually express your sincere love for your children at every age.
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Are your children good at noticing the world around them? Dr. Roger Smith shares a moment by a canal in Manchester to explain how you can train your kids to be observant detectives. Learn how to use everyday objects and environments—like a mysterious ring on a wall—to encourage curiosity, ask great questions, and piece together the story of their surroundings. Start with scavenger hunts and simple questions to give your children an important life skill: observation.
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Should you travel with your children? Absolutely! Citing Mark Twain, Dr. Roger Smith explains that travel is the cure for bigotry and narrow-mindedness. Discover how exposing your children to different cultures, perspectives, and ways of life—whether through physical travel or imaginative journeys via books—helps them appreciate and love others. Learn how to teach your kids to look past differences in appearance, politics, or fashion to truly value people as they are.
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Do your children need praise? Absolutely! Dr. Roger Smith shares the powerful principle: "Praise is to children as sun is to flowers." He breaks down the three keys to effective praise: it must be specific (focusing on character and effort, not just appearance), sincere (not manipulative), and delivered soon after the desired behavior. Learn how to praise well to help your child grow and blossom into their full potential.
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Even in a two-parent home, parenting is tough! Dr. Roger Smith uses the illustration of a pair of scissors to show that both parents are essential, even when they approach problems from different angles. He argues that two parents are always better together, and neither perspective is wrong—both are needed to "cut" through the challenges of raising children. Learn why tending to your marriage—appreciating your spouse's unique strengths and fostering communication—is the most crucial part of being a good parent.
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The most effective leaders don't always stand in front. Dr. Roger Smith argues that true parental leadership means finding ways to walk behind your children, influencing them while giving them the space to grow. Discover how to foster curiosity and confidence by letting your kids take the physical lead on a hike or even run a simple errand alone, all while remaining engaged and creating a relationship where they choose to look back to you for guidance and safety, not control.
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Does taking your kids to a restaurant stress you out? Dr. Roger Smith argues that difficult restaurant behavior is often a result of a lack of training, not rebellion. Learn how to prepare your children for public success by setting clear expectations before you go. This includes everything from reading the menu and talking to the server to understanding how their behavior impacts others. Start small, build their competence, and turn a stressful meal into a valuable life lesson.
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Forgiveness is a difficult but vital lesson. Dr. Roger Smith emphasizes that parents must model and teach their children how to give, receive, and ask for forgiveness. Learn how to use small conflicts—like fighting over a toy—as opportunities to teach your child empathy. By guiding them to understand the other person's feelings and practice the specific components of a sincere apology, you equip them with an essential adult life skill for resolving conflict and redeeming challenging relationships.
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