Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith

Would you say you are flexible as a parent? Are you flexible with your children? Something will always happen when raising your children that you will have to be flexible with them. It is easy to get anxious and frustrated, but it takes training to take a step back, analyze what is going on and adjust to the situation.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

The value of touch is so important and so underated. One way to meet the emotional needs of your children is through touch. It can give them emotional strength, energy, health, and hope. Touching of their head, holding hands, and hugs are some of the way to positively show your love for your children through touch. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

Are your children good at finding clues? Train your children to look at the things around them and put the story together in their life can make it much more interesting. Scavenger hunts are a great way to get your children to observe and put together the facts around them. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

Should you travel with your children? Mark Twain once said: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

Can mistakes be valuable? By viewing errors as learning opportunities, you can foster your children's growth and development.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

Do you parent like a thermostat? Are you constantly adjusting your approach in response to your family's changing needs and dynamics?Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

Do you every break any of your own rules? If we have grace on ourselves for breaking the rules, can we extend that grace to our children.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

Are your children often saying "I'm tired"? If they're between 10 and 14 years old, there's a good reason for it. During this stage of life, their bodies are using more energy and genuinely require more sleep. It's not just complaining – they're experiencing real fatigue. As a parent, it's important to be prepared for this transition period in your child's life and understand their increased need for rest.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

Do your children need praise? Yes of course they do, just like you do! Praise needs to be specific for your children. Make sure to praise their character quality traits you see in them.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

Why is tackling challenges important? While facing difficulties fosters personal growth, how can parents encourage their children to embrace and overcome obstacles?Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com