The parenting paradox is a place where self-improvement leads to better parenting. We are a husband and wife team that discuss daily life with our 4 children. There are plenty of learning opportunities at every turn. Every week we discuss topics that are relevant to our lives as parents. Parenting Paradox is full of our applied parenting techniques.
We are chatting about what our new "quarantine" life with 4 kids is like. Here is our perspective on how the world has changed after COVID-19
25 Feb 2020
2.7 "Money makes the world go round"
We finally had the hard conversation...about money. What feelings do the words "finances" & "budgeting" evoke in your life and your relationship? We talk about modeling a "healthy relationship" with money. What are you teaching your children about money?
18 Feb 2020
2.6 Successful parents...
We reflect on how we measure "successful parenting."
4 Dec 2019
2.5 Learn their language
We discuss Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages and how we speak them in to each other to our 4 children.
You can visit https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ and take Love Language quiz to find out what your language is.
19 Nov 2019
2.4 Let them be human
We discuss the topic of emotions and why defaulting to "don't be a cry baby" can lead to delayed maturity and anger in a child's later years.
4 Nov 2019
2.3 Adjusting to our new life
We've been gone a while but we're back and updating you on where we've been.
17 Feb 2019
2.2 Trusting yourself
We discuss nurturing self-trust in our children.
5 Jan 2019
2.1 Won't you be my neighbor?
We discuss why communing with others adds to our life.
26 Oct 2018
2.0 Today was a good day
We had a great day with the kids, here's why...
9 Oct 2018
1.9 Has marriage become a coin flip?
Tips on how to beat the odds
6 Sept 2018
1.8 Fighting back to school germs
Our own tips and tricks that battle back to school germs and kick colds fast
28 Aug 2018
1.7 How to get your kids to listen without yelling
Tips for getting your kids to listen without yelling at them. Psychology today article referenced: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/family-affair/200809/rewards-are-better-punishment-here-s-why
23 Aug 2018
1.6 Family Date Night
Friday nights have become Family Date Night. We discuss what a family date night entails and some budget friendly ideas.
21 Aug 2018
1 .5 Meal time (picky eaters)
20 Aug 2018
1.4 Recharge Yourself
We discuss how we recharge and the importance of your personal alone time, community and practicing gratitude.
16 Aug 2018
1.3 How we met
The story of how we met and a how we knew "we" were meant to be. We talk about non-negotiable character traits and how you know she's the one.
15 Aug 2018
1.2 Delayed Gratification
Niels and Marisa discuss the value of delayed gratification and how we teach it to our children. You'll get some good nuggets on parenting on teaching work ethic and minimizing the meltdowns.
10 Aug 2018
1.1 Let them do it
Parents discuss and offer tips on including your children in daily tasks that will build confidence and create happiness.
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