{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 94 - Cai Graham - Can 2021 Make You A Better Parent?","description":"I\u2019m not one for this \u201cNew Year - New You\u201d nonsense \u2026 it puts us under so much pressure to do better and achieve more. But what I do advocate is grabbing the learnings from the life that we live - and from that determining whether we continue as we are doing, or change our direction (if only a little bit). As parents we need to lead by example - and show our kids that (when they grow up) life is still fun and worthwhile and to be lived to it\u2019s fullest. I offer some 25 pointers (give or take) that will help 1. Be comfortable with the discomfort 2. Slowing down is a sign of strength 3. Be a beacon of light 4. You are your first priority 5. We are all walking different paths 6. Nobody can do the pushups for you 7. Trust the experts 8. Friends matter greatly 9. Alone and Lonely are different 10. Start with Accepting yourself 11. Drop the SHOULDS 12. What brings you joy? 13. Practice gratitude 14. Be brave 15. Trust your gut 16. Surrender - Trust - Do not doubt 17. Do new things 18. Be Kind 19. Happiness is a choice 20. Allow time and space to heal 21. \u201cYou Do You\u201d 22. Transparency is key 23. Change is inevitable 24. Hope Matters 25. Celebrate the wins Want to know more? Then Grab a cuppa - and keep listening! ~~~~~ * Online Resources : My Anxiety course provides you with support by :\u2028\u2028\u2714\ufe0f Recognising the triggers Understanding Anxiety - and why we don\u2019t want to get rid of it all together Learning a couple of techniques to help you stop a panic attack in it\u2019s tracks How as a parent, you can support your anxious child \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/anxiety If you or your child are struggling with your emotions at the minute - then I have a great online course that introduces you to 7 different breathing exercises that a can get you out of many sticky situations : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/breathe * Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child : All too often parents say to me : \u201cMy child won\u2019t speak to me\u201d or \u201cI know something\u2019s not quite right - but they won\u2019t tell me what\u2019s wrong.\u201d\u2028\u2028Well, I have a resource for you. \u2028Download this FREE Resource : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/threequestions It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you! ~~~~ If you are looking for support at a deeper level for your child, then please book a call with me. Invariably they might only need a couple of sessions. But if we can give our kids the tools to improve their emotional wellbeing NOW - then you\u2019re more likely to alleviate the longer term damage to their mental health. \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/teencall Details of all further podcasts can be found on my website : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/podcast Please also have a look at my YouTube channel for additional support. \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/youtube * If you need to get in touch - Please email me at toolbox@caigraham.com Music Credits : MBB : https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/mbbofficial\/happy ","author_name":"The Parent & Teen Toolbox","author_url":"https:\/\/www.caigraham.com\/podcast","html":"