Most parents know they should be giving their child praise and encouraging them to explore their interests…
But most people don’t realize that making small changes to what you say can make a big difference in your day-to-day life and interactions with your family.
That’s why in episode 022, I sit down with early childhood educator and parenting coach DJ Stutz to talk about the RIGHT (and wrong) ways to communicate expectations with your child.
DJ has been an early childhood teacher for kids with special needs for over 20 years, is a mom of 5, grandmother of 12, the host of the Imperfect Heros: Insights in to Parenting podcast, and the founder and CEO of Little Hearts Academy, USA.
In this conversation, DJ shares:
✅How to encourage your child to find their unique talents and interests while building resilience.
✅Why apologizing to your kids can strengthen the parent-child bond and your child’s future relationships.
✅How to give clear feedback and communicate your expectations, so you can build trust and connection with your kids.
✅Why you shouldn’t tell your kids “Good job”, and what to do instead.
You can listen to the entire episode here:
To learn more about how to build connection with your kids and raise your kids to be resilient people, check out DJ’s Imperfect Heros: Insights in to Parenting podcast, and if you’re interested in her parent coaching programs, check out Little Hearts Academy, USA.
You can connect with DJ on Instagram here and email her at djstutz@littleheartsacademy.com.
Finally, I also mentioned my Time Tracking Journal in this episode. If you want a SIMPLE tool that will help you get through daily routines (like homework) with ease, WITHOUT bribery, arguments, or constant hand-holding, then you’ll want to check it out. The Time Tracking Journal walks you through a strategy you can do in just 10-15 minutes a day that will help kids get tasks done effectively and efficiently, and critical thinking skills and self-confidence at the same time. You can learn how to get instant access here.