The Kid Code Playground

Talking about change again. It’s easier than we think it we don’t overthink it and just do it. Do you have one thing you’d like to change in the way your parent?Pick one thing:I don’t want to be huffy when I talk with my kidsI don’t want to holler anymoreI want to take more time for me and spend more time with my kidsWhatever it is, think of that one thing that causes you stress as a parent or even as a partnerListen to see if this might work for you!Let me know how it goes for you: brenda@thekidcode.caRemember to spread the love. It feels good.  

My dad used to remind me to always look for the best in other people because it calls forth the best in them. I noticed that calling each other by this affectionate, humorous name, “Genius” brought out the best in us.How can you bring the best out in your kids and your partner using an affectionate name or some other strategy?Let me know how it goes for you: brenda@thekidcode.caRemember to spread the love. It feels good.  

Every morning, at noon and every evening, remind yourself of what you’re going to change and how you’re going to feel when you change. What do you want to change as a parent. How will you feel when you change that? Like a champion!!For me it’s helpful to remind myself that my behaviors and words aren’t serving me when I act out. It motivates me to change.  

This razor helps me so much—to move me out of my comfort zone with less stress. Outside of our comfort zones is where we learn the big lessons and get really wise!How can you use this razor for yourself and for your kids. I remind myself that I’ll learn something every single time I go outside of my comfort zone—if I pay attention.Remember to spread the love!

These ‘razors’ help you and your kids get smarter, wiser!

Replace regret (when speaking or acting from a highly charged emotional state) with a simple statement that keeps you from digging a hole you have to humbly climb out of.Think and thrive, and remember to spread the love.Show NotesSorry, no. Still needing to spend most of my energy healing from cancer so I can continue doing what I love!

Want to help your kids find their genius? Introduce them the clear thinking and nudge out confusion using the Philosophical Razors.Try one of these razors with your family applied to a local or global issue and let me know what you find! brenda@thekidcode.caShift your thinking and thrive—and remember to spread the love!

This Harvard study shows how powerful the mind is in affecting the functions of the body. See what happens when you simply think about being 20 years younger. Maybe you’ll have all the energy you need to parent those awesome kids of yours!Show Notes:https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2010/08/the-mindfulness-chronicles