The Happy Human Life

The Happy Human Life

Hosted by: Jenilee and Greg

We are husband and wife, parents of four, trying to make evidence-based parenting practices accessible to all. Drawing from our expertise in the areas of Psychology and Occupational Therapy, we’re here to share our...

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How to build your kid's self-esteem

In this "burning question" episode, we share strategies to nurture your kids' self-esteem. We discuss how we need to first validate their feelings while promoting a growth mindset that encourages effort and...
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What to do when your kids hurt each other

In this "burning question" episode, we discuss common triggers that lead to sibling conflicts and offer practical strategies to support your kids (and yourself) during these challenging moments. It's important that we...
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9. A guide to smooth transitions

After listening to this episode, you’ll better understand how to guide your family through smooth transitions using the following three tips: Tip #1: Establish Predictable Routines Tip #2: Communicate and Explain Tip...
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Burning Question: How to stop yelling at your kids

In this video we dig into a common concern among parents who grew up in homes where yelling was the norm and offer practical strategies to break the cycle of yelling. By acknowledging how we were raised and...
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Burning Question: How to help your kids express anger

In this "burning question" episode, we talk about the underlying causes behind our kids’ angry expressions, emphasizing that it's not about defiance but rather a lack of developed communication skills and immature...
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Burning Question: How to stop your kids from lying

In this “burning question” episode, we discuss effective strategies to prevent our kids from lying by first understanding their motivations for lying and fostering honesty by creating a safe and supportive...
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8. Parenting as a Team

Let’s all better understand how to begin parenting as a team while recognizing our shared family goals and values as well as meeting each others’ needs. The three actionable tips that we share in this episode are: Tip...
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7. Stop Yelling and Find Your Calm

7. Stop Yelling and Find Your Calm We’ll dig into 3 Actionable Tips that’ll help us all better manage our emotions so we can show up as the calm and regulated parents that we want to be. Tip #1: Discover Joyful...
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6. Understanding and Managing Anxiety

After listening to this episode, we’ll all better understand the techniques we can use to support our family’s mental health using the following three actionable tips: Tip #1: Model and Nurture Emotional Regulation...
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5. Creating a Positive Home

After listening to this episode, we’ll all better understand what it means to create a positive home environment. We’ll discuss how we can cultivate a supportive and nurturing space for all family members using the...
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4. Emotionally Intelligent Discipline

After listening to this episode, we’ll all better understand how to replace punishment with connection so we can engage in emotionally intelligent discipline using these three actionable tips: Tip #1: Foster...
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3. Handling Parental Stress and Burnout

After listening to this episode, we’ll all better understand what we can do to better manage our stress and overwhelm by putting into practice the following three actionable tips: Tip #1: Reduce demands by learning on...
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