Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith

Aim small, miss small. Plan small times, short times of having fun. Cut out something small like TV for thirty minutes, and replace it with something fun!Visit me at rogersmithmd.com
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Your love for your child should very clearly not be associated with their behavior. Consistently convey that your love for them is forever. Value the flaws in your children.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/
 
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Are your children at risk for dehydration? In this episode I talk about how your body reacts to dehydration, and signs to look out for in yourself, and in your kids! Before you know it Summer will be here and it is important that your children are well hydrated!Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/

In this episode, I talk about blended families and their family culture. Having conversations with our kids about our heritage is important because it allows them the opportunity to understand what is going on and why people might treat them differently. It's okay to not always completely understand the issues and the feelings because the only way we can begin to understand these issues is by continuously talking about them with our children and others so that we all can gain that perspective!
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Do you teach your children to meditate? Not your stereotypical meditation, but meditating or deeply thinking about things, like scripture. Meditating to figure out the message coming across in a story, or thinking through issues.Visit me at https://rogersmithmd.com/

Does your home live in a constant state of chaos? What systems can you create to help your children manage chaos in the home? We can't always contain it, but we can REDUCE it. Build a system by going through what causes chaos in your house, step by step, build out a system, then teach your kids that system. Visit me and learn more at: https://rogersmithmd.com

Teaching your kids to honor you, starts with you! How do you show honor to your parents, your spouse, or your kids? On this episode of Parenting Matters Now, I challenge you to write your own parents a hand-written note as a example for YOUR kids what honoring your parents looks like. It all starts with you.Find out more at: https://rogersmithmd.com/

Do you want to become more effective in leading your family? Well one of the most important things about leading a family is the ability to grow. In order to foster growth in others you have to foster growth first in yourself! After all, we all need to grow! What are the characteristics in your life that you want to live out for your children? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/

Often times we get caught up in the physical gifts we can give our children, and although everyone likes receiving gifts, but when it comes to our children, often time the greatest gift we can give them is our time! One of the hidden benefits of spending time with our children is how our children act as a mirror of ourselves, allowing us to sometimes see how they have learned to react to situations because of we how we react to them. The next time you are trying to think of the perfect gift to give your children, consider the gift of YOU!Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/

Just buying a simple inexpensive kit to build or create with your child creates memories that are positive. Build positive encounters in their lives.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/