Podcast Episode 2 - Carmen Needham Interview - resources

Hey yall!  If you're here, that means you're wanting some resources that Carmen mentioned in our episode!  Thank you for listening and I can't wait to share more with you!

First:  R. Keeth Matheny - http://sellaunchpad.com

Second: Parenting with Love & Logic: https://www.loveandlogic.com

Third: The Whole Brain Child: Dr. Daniel Siegel

Below is an example chart like the one we discussed in the episode.

Identify your time of struggle: Ex: Bath time	What is the plan:	Jobs we can help to engage the little people?	How do we know if we are starting to escalate?	De- Escalation Techniques
Non-Negotiables: Kid needs to get cleaned What is your goal? Get him cleaned What is your fluff that is not important? It doesn’t have to be a bath, it can be a shower. Get rid of the toys that cause him to want to stay longer and cause a problem. Are there any distractions? Get rid of the phone.	Give Jack a shower instead of a bath. Get rid of the toys in the bath tub so they are not a temptation or discussion for a longer shower. Get him cleaned and then to bed. 5-7 minutes top.	Have him wash his own body with the loofa. Help him put his own shampoo in his hair.	Triggers? Yelling from the toddler Physiological Responses? My heart starts racing Is your phone in your hand? If it is, let it go and drop kick it sister!	·         Create a signal with your child that you need a break ·         Do not speak. Or say your empathetic one liner, but don’t engage. ·         Put your hands behind your back to avoid physical contact with your child. ·         Remove yourself from the situation ·         Move it or Lose it: Jumping Jacks, Yoga, Stretches, deep breathing technique (Breath-in 4 seconds, hold 4 seconds, Breath-out 4 seconds, hold 4 seconds- Repeat), meditate, pray ·         Avoid your phone
Identify your time of struggle:	What is the plan:	Jobs we can help to engage the little people?	How do we know if we are starting to escalate?	De- Escalation Techniques
Non-Negotiables: What is your goal? What is your fluff that is not important? Are there any distractions?			Triggers? Physiological Responses? Is your phone in your hand?