Sean Donohue Show

As parents, it’s tough to know when to step in and when to step back. Should you let your child struggle a little to build resilience —or intervene before things get worse? In this episode, Sean breaks down the art of wise parental intervention. Parents will learn how to recognize the signs that their child is genuinely struggling, the dangers of over-rescuing, and practical strategies to support kids without disempowering them. You'll walk away with clear tools to balance love, support, and independence so your child can grow stronger and more confident through life’s challenges. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homework doesn’t have to be a battle! In this HOT TOPIC episode, Sean and Jordan share simple and POWERFUL tools to end the nightly fights, reduce stress, and help your kids thrive at school and at home. They will help you turn the dreaded homework battles into moments of connection and growth. Instead of power struggles, tears, and frustration, you'll get proven tools to bring calm, cooperation, and even laughter to the homework table. Parents will learn how to motivate without nagging, set clear boundaries without yelling, and create a home environment where kids can thrive academically and emotionally. If nightly homework fights are wearing your family down, this episode offers the mindset and strategies to bring peace back into your evenings. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every parent plays "roles" in their child’s life—but not all roles are created equal. In this episode, Sean unpacks different “parenting roles” moms and dads often slip into. Some are good and some are not... (like the enforcer, the rescuer, the nagger, the savior, the caver, the pep-talker, or the fixer) In this episode, Sean reveals the one role that transforms homes, builds trust, and helps kids thrive emotionally and socially. Parents will walk away with a clear vision of how to step out of unhelpful roles and into the most powerful one they can play in their family. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean introduces parents to a powerful yet simple tool that can completely transform the atmosphere in their homes. If your family has been stuck in cycles of negativity, criticism, or conflict, this episode will show you how to shift into a culture of encouragement, connection, and love. Listen in as Sean explains how parents can use this tool to model positivity, help kids feel safe and valued, and create a ripple effect that changes the way everyone in the family communicates and relates. You’ll learn practical ways to apply it right away—and hear why this strategy works even with strong-willed or resistant kids. If you want a home filled with more laughter, cooperation, and warmth, this episode is your roadmap. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean and Jordan tackle the growing confusion (and FRUSTRATION) around gentle parenting. Some parents feel it’s made their kids entitled and disrespectful. Others are overwhelmed by the mixed messages—and many couples even find themselves at odds over it. Sean breaks down what gentle parenting really is (and isn’t), why so many families are struggling with it, and how to use its best parts without falling into the traps. You’ll learn clear, practical tools to set boundaries, gain respect, and build deeper connection with your child—without confusion or guilt. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean reveals a POWERFUL mindset shift every parent needs to raise confident, respectful, and emotionally healthy kids. This isn’t about tricks, hacks, or quick fixes—it’s about transforming how you see your role as a parent and how your kids experience you every single day. You’ll discover: The mindset that instantly reduces power struggles and frustration. Why most parents unintentionally sabotage connection—and how to stop. How this one shift can radically improve your child’s behavior, trust, and long-term success. If you’ve been feeling stuck, exhausted, or ready for a breakthrough—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean dives into one of the most overlooked parenting tools: emotional consequences. Forget punishments that break trust or lectures that go nowhere—Sean shows how real, thoughtful emotional consequences not only teach accountability but also build character, empathy, and wisdom in kids. Listeners will discover: Why traditional punishments often backfire. The difference between consequences that wound and consequences that teach. How to guide kids toward emotional growth without shaming or controlling them. Practical scripts and strategies you can use today to raise kids who are strong, kind, and resilient. This conversation will help parents shift from frustration and power struggles to confident leadership—while shaping kids who thrive at home and in life. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean shares three proven tools every parent needs for navigating challenging behavior with confidence and calm. Whether your child is defiant, emotional, or simply testing boundaries, these strategies will help you guide them with respect, set clear limits, and strengthen your connection —without yelling, threats, or power struggles. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean reveals powerful, real-world strategies for raising kids who truly listen, follow through, and maintain trust in the parent-child relationship. Discover how to build respect without fear, inspire obedience without yelling, and protect the deep trust that keeps your connection strong for life. This is essential listening for any parent who wants a calmer home, stronger influence, and kids who want to listen. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean sits down with 16-year-old Neel Anad, a thoughtful and well-spoken teenager who offers a rare, unfiltered look into the mind of today’s youth. From school pressures and friendships to family dynamics and the impact of social media, Neel shares his honest experiences and insights. This candid conversation gives parents a front-row seat into the world their teens are living in—and the challenges they may not always talk about. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re exhausted, frustrated, and feel like nothing works with your challenging child—you’re not alone. In this no-nonsense episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean reveals the exact mindset shift and step-by-step approach that’s helped thousands of parents break free from power struggles, rebuild connection, and finally see progress. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 25+ years of coaching parents—and 47 years of life—21 years of marriage---and 20 years of parenting Sean has learned a few things the hard way. In this personal episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean shares the powerful life-lessons that have shaped who he is today. From mindset patterns and thoughts that will change the way you see your kids, to personal insights on relationships, discipline, and living with purpose, these are the unfiltered takeaways he wished he knew decades ago. Honest, funny, and deeply real—this is the birthday episode you won’t forget. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most parents don’t even know they’re doing it… until it’s too late. Sean and Jordan break down the 5 biggest parenting mistakes that quietly sabotage respect, destroy connection, and fuel endless battles at home. These are the hard truths no one tells you—but every parent needs to hear. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting doesn’t just challenge your patience—it challenges your mindset. In this episode, Sean Donohue dives into the critical (but often overlooked) topic of mindset health for parents. He unpacks the internal patterns that shape how we react, lead, and love—and reveals how shifting your mindset can transform the way you parent. You’ll learn how to overcome guilt, burnout, and self-doubt, and replace them with clarity, strength, and emotional resilience. This isn’t just about parenting better—it’s about feeling better while doing it. Go deeper with Sean at https://savemyfamily.us/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when 7 families go camping together? With Sean? Chaos, conflict… and coaching opportunities. In this raw and funny episode, Sean shares three powerful, real-life stories from a weekend camping trip with a group of families + his wife and kids + other people's kids ages 4–16. When mistakes were made, kids acted out, things were sad, tempers flared, friendships got messy, emotions ran high...Sean stepped in. As a coach, a family friend and... as an imperfect man trying to help. With wisdom, humor, and heart, he reveals how he guided kids through conflict, taught emotional intelligence on the fly, and turned drama into growth. It’s parenting gold in the wild. Go deeper with Sean at ⁠https://savemyfamily.us/⁠   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disrespectful behavior driving you crazy? In this episode, Sean Donohue shares 7 powerful tools every parent needs to respond to backtalk, attitude, and defiance with confidence and emotional intelligence. Whether your child rolls their eyes, talks back, or flat-out ignores you, these tools will help you set respectful boundaries without yelling or shutting down. Packed with real-life examples and step-by-step strategies, this episode will equip you to stop the disrespect and strengthen your connection at the same time. Go deeper wth Sean at https://savemyfamily.us/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You talk to your kids—but do they really hear you? And when they talk back, is it honest, respectful, and open—or just silence, sass, or shutdowns? In this transformative episode, Sean reveals the secret to building two-way communication with your children—the kind that builds trust, emotional intelligence, and lifelong connection. This isn’t about lectures or getting your kid to “listen better.” It’s about changing the entire atmosphere of communication in your home. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The biggest mistakes parents make when trying to “connect” What your child really hears when you talk How to model emotional honesty so your child learns to do the same Powerful communication tools that turn tension into teamwork 🧠 Whether your child is 5 or 15, this episode will help you create conversations that matter—and connection that lasts. Go deeper with Sean at ⁠https://savemyfamily.us/⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode, Sean Donohue breaks down the five red-flag behaviors that could mean your child is heading down a dangerous path—emotionally, socially, or behaviorally. These aren't just "phases." These are warning signs you shouldn’t ignore. Whether your child is acting out, shutting down, or withdrawing from you completely, Sean helps you understand what's really going on—and what you can do right now to intervene with wisdom and compassion. This episode is a must-listen for any parent who's feeling that gut instinct: “Something’s not right.” Key Takeaways: The 5 specific signs that signal deeper emotional or behavioral issues What NOT to do when you spot these warning signs How to start turning things around—without yelling, shaming, or panicking 💡 If you’ve ever worried about your child’s choices, attitude, or emotional state, this episode will give you clarity, tools, and hope. Go deeper with Sean at https://savemyfamily.us/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power struggles are one of the most exhausting parts of parenting—but they can be transformed. In this episode, Sean Donohue breaks down why these conflicts escalate, the common mistakes parents make, and how to shift from chaos to calm. With a mix of real-life stories and actionable coaching, Sean shares FIVE powerful tools to help parents end the tug-of-war and build stronger, more cooperative relationships with their kids. Go deeper with Sean at https://savemyfamily.us/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one of his most personal episodes yet, Sean Donohue opens up about two life-altering events that reshaped the way he parents—and the way he coaches thousands of families around the world. Through raw storytelling and honest reflection, Sean shares how pain became a powerful teacher, and how parents can use their own experiences—good or bad—to lead with more purpose, empathy, and emotional strength. Go deeper with Sean at https://savemyfamily.us/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices