The PAWsitive Choices Podcast

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Season 3 Episode 7 Show Notes

When was the last time you felt a deep sense of joy? Perhaps you were hugging a loved one, watching your child play, or walking outside on a beautiful day. While joy can give birth to beauty, meaning, and happiness, joy can also remind us of the uncertainty and fragility of our lives. In this episode we explore how leaning into gratitude helps us embrace both joy and uncertainty. We'll find that when we choose gratitude, we are less likely to take things for granted and more likely to appreciate life's wonderful moments. And when a beautiful season comes to an end, we can cry because it's over and smile because it happened. 

You can learn more gratitude research by reading this Harvard Health Articleand listening to our past podcast episode about gratitude practices. Learn more about foreboding joy in Brené Brown's Atlas of The Heart and watch Susan Cain's TED Talk about the hidden power of sad songs and rainy days.

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Season 3 Episode 6 Show Notes

Asking for what we need is essential to cultivating healthy relationships. The problem is, we don't always know how to identify our needs and ask for them in ways that are effective. In this episode, we'll explore how you can be clear about your expectations and desires while also being kind and responsive to those around you. You can learn more about asking for what you need in Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman's book, The Love Prescription and watch Brené Brown's The Call to Courage on Netflix..

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Season 3 Episode 5 Show Notes

Have you ever found yourself imagining the worst case scenario? Have you jumped to conclusions about what someone thinks of your choices before asking them? These common thoughts, known as cognitive distortions, can contribute to the stories we make up about what's happening in our lives. In this episode we'll explore how you can identify unhelpful thoughts and shift to healthier patterns of thinking. We'll also examine the research on Theory of Mind and find ways to support children through this important developmental process.

You can learn more about unhelpful thinking patterns in this Harvard Health article and find more information on the function of emotions in Susan David's Emotional Agility website.

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Season 3 Episode 4 Show Notes

In Bob Goff's book, Everybody Always, he says, "We're all rough drafts of the people we're still becoming." This simple, yet profound idea is foundational to way we view ourselves and others. In this episode we review the work of Tina Payne Bryson, Ross Greene, Becky Kennedy, Bob Goff, and Brené Brown to answer the question, "Are people doing the best they can?" We explore the value of having the most generous assumption of others while maintaining healthy boundaries.

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Season 3 Episode 3 Show Notes

Compassion is vitally important to our relationships, but what should we do when caring for others takes a toll on our wellbeing? In this episode, we'll explore the difference between cognitive and affective empathy and ways you can care for others while maintaining healthy boundaries.

You can learn more about empathy in Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart book and find more information on the function of emotions in Susan David's Emotional Agility website. You can find PAWsitive Choices books at https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/books. Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook and join our mailing list to stay up to date on our new books, freebies, and upcoming events. 

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Season 3 Episode 2 Show Notes

In this episode, we'll explore ways you can become a more compassionate coach for yourself and others when mistakes are made. We'll learn what the science says about self-compassion and discuss practical steps you can take to treat yourself and others with kindness as you navigate setbacks. Click here to take the Self-Compassion Test and check out Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion TED Talk here.
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Season 3 Episode 1 Show Notes

In this episode, we'll explore ways to build the courage to learn new things. Whether you're starting a new school year, a new job, or a new relationship, change can feel daunting. We'll learn what the science says about ways people learn and discuss practical steps you can take to help your brain cope with stressful transitions so you can thrive in the face of change.

Our newest book, Bear Takes a Brain Break,  is now available on Amazon! You can find our other new Amazon books at https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/books. Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook and join our mailing list to stay up to date on our new books and upcoming events.

Click here to learn more about Brené Brown's new book, Atlas of The Heart. 

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Season 2 Episode 5 Show Notes

In this episode we explore ADHD, trauma, and ways to love your brain with Dr. Hokehe Eko. Dr. Eko is a board certified pediatrician, the host of Brain Power TV, and the founder of Kits of Hope.  You can email her at hokeheeko@gmail.com. 

We are taking a break from podcasting this winter and will return with new episodes in the spring! 

Our newest book, Bear Takes a Brain Break,  is now available on Amazon! You can find our other new books at https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/books. Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook and join our mailing list to stay up to date on our new books and upcoming events. 
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Season 2 Episode 4 Show Notes

The content of this episode is available in video form via The PAWsitive Choices YouTube Channel. Check out our channel to watch the video recording of the podcast and subscribe so you never miss a video!

“What will people think?” When it comes to tasks like taking a test, playing a sporting game, and giving a speech, these four words often get in the way of learning. This common question can also be the driving force behind a perfectionist mindset. In today's episode, we’ll talk about how to approach performance tasks with curiosity, rather than perfectionism, for optimal growth and well-being.

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Season 2 Episode 3 Show Notes

Do you experience anxiety with public speaking? Do you want to help a child who's worried about taking a test or performing well in a sporting event? In this episode we cover ways you can reinterpret both physiological and psychological stress so you can perform under pressure and cultivate calm. Since stress is often a catalyst to negative thinking and worrying, we will cover ways you can redirect your energy to bring mindfulness and perspective to any stressful event. 

The content of this episode is also available in video form via The PAWsitive Choices YouTube Channel. Click here to watch the video on our YouTube Channel and subscribe so you never miss a show! To learn more about the science of stress, check out this article by the American Psychological Association. Click here to learn more about Brené Brown's new book, Atlas of The Heart. Our episode about boundaries with time can be found here. 

Our newest book, Bear Takes a Brain Break,  is now available on Amazon! You can find our other new Amazon books here. Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook or join our mailing list to stay up to date on our new books and upcoming events. 

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Season 2 Episode 2 Show Notes

In this episode we explore the role that pain plays in the healing process. We learn what the science says about ways people interpret pain and discuss practical things you can do to help your brain cope with discomfort. 

Check out this calming breaths video for kids in English and Spanish!  Our newest book, Bear Takes a Brain Break,  is now available on Amazon! You can find our other new Amazon books here. Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook or join our mailing list to stay up to date on our new books and upcoming events. 

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Season 2 Episode 1 Show Notes

In this episode we explore the importance of embracing all feelings and withholding judgments. We learn what the science says about how you feel about your feelings, also know as "meta-emotions." Finally, we go over practical tips to develop a healthy relationship with your feelings so children can do the same and develop emotional intelligence.  To learn more about the science of meta-emotions, check out this article by The Gottman Institute.  

We are excited to be back for Season 2! We will release new episodes every Tuesday. Be sure to follow our show so you never miss an episode. Our newest book, Bear Takes a Brain Break, is now available on Amazon! You can find our other new Amazon books here. Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook or join our mailing list to stay up to date on our new books and upcoming events. 

Episode 18 Show Notes

In this episode we explore the many health benefits of practicing gratitude. We learn what the science says about being thankful and give three tips to help you integrate gratitude practices into your daily life. To learn more about the science of gratitude, check out this article by Harvard Health Publishing and read about what experts at USC have discovered about gratitude's impact on the brain here. 

We will be taking an eight-week break over the summer and will return to our weekly episode routine in August. 

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Episode 17 Show Notes

In this episode we explore why many of us feel as though we have too much to do and not enough time to do it. We also discuss strategies to help you prioritize your time and establish boundaries at your work. 

To learn more about ways to reclaim your time, check out this TED Talk by Harvard Business School professor, Dr. Ashley Whillans. 

Our newest book, Bear's ABC Book,  is now available on Amazon! You can find our other Amazon book, Pug Solves a Problem, here. Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook or join our mailing list to stay up to date on our new books and upcoming events. 

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Episode 16 Show Notes

In this episode we explore how to integrate positive social connection into our daily lives. We explore the benefits of connection and risks of disconnection and give you tips to make connecting with your family a priority. Click here or visit https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/letstalk for a free connection activity for the whole family! 

You can watch our Let's Talk video  and Connection Routines video  on our YouTube channel. Links to all of our resources can be found at https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/links.

To learn more about the benefits of connection and effects of loneliness, you can read this article by the Scientific American. 

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Episode 15 Show Notes

In this episode we explore how to expand our understanding of emotional self-regulation to strengthen relationships and promote healthy coping skills across the lifespan. 

You can watch our healthy choices Youtube video and check out our other freebies. Links to all of our resources can be found at https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/links.
To learn more about interpersonal neurobiology and the work of Dr. Daniel Siegel you can visit https://drdansiegel.com.

Our newest book, Bear's ABC Book,  is now available on Amazon! You can find our other Amazon book, Pug Solves a Problem, here. Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook or join our mailing list to stay up to date on our new books and upcoming events. 

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Episode 14 Show Notes

In this episode we explore how we can honor one another's need for space while maintaining a sense of connection. To learn more about the power of turning towards instead of away from others, check out Dr. John Gottman's research.

Our newest book, Bear's ABC Book, is now available on Amazon! You can find our other Amazon book, Pug Solves a Problem, here. Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook or join our mailing list to stay up to date on our new books and upcoming events.

Episode 13 Show Notes

In this episode we explore how phones and facial masks are related to the need for connection and ways you can connect with children in the pandemic and beyond. 

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You can watch the video about The Still Face Experiment here. 
The episode from Baby in the House regarding technology can be found here. 

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Episode 12 Show Notes

We continue our conversation about using social stories to teach children valuable life lessons and build social skills. In this episode, we discuss the role of egocentrism in childhood and explore ways to help children build empathy in light child development research.  

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You can watch the video about Piaget's Stages of Development here.

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Episode 11 Show Notes

In this episode we explore how you can use social stories to teach children lessons and build social skills. We discuss how social stories can create curiosity, engagement, and an intrinsic motivation for learning.  

Our newest book, Pug Solves a Problem, will be available for purchase on Amazon on 4/28/21! Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook to stay up-to-date on the new book and other upcoming events. 

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Episode 10 Show Notes

In this episode we continue our series about productive problem solving in adulthood. I'm joined with Thomas Kealey, my husband, as we explore how establishing a common language is essential to problem solving and strengthening relationships. We also share how this information has transformed our marriage over the years. The Glitter Brain Frame is a helpful tool we reference to communicate when someone feels upset and is not ready to collaborate. 

This video for children (and adults) explains the Glitter Brain Frame in depth. 

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Episode 9 Show Notes

In this episode we begin a new series about productive problem solving in adulthood. In this first episode of our new adulthood series, we explore the importance of curiosity and generosity when trying to understand where other adults are coming from when there’s a problem at hand.

Listen to episode #3 of The PAWsitive Choices Podcast to learn more about the 3 Cs of positive connection.

Tips for Practicing Curiosity and Generosity:

Tip #1. Add to Your Mental Generosity Bank- Whenever you find yourself arriving late to work, not being friendly to others, or other situations in which you’re not being your best self due to factors outside of your control, add these factors to your “mental generosity bank.” The next time someone cuts you off in traffic or arrives late to a meeting, you can extend them grace and think that their actions might be due to the very situations that you’ve experienced in your own life.  
  
 Tip #2. Communicate Curiosity- When someone is acting in a way that is outside of their usual behavior or if someone says something that is unkind, you can express curiosity to better understand where they are coming from and ultimately solve the problem. Examples of curiosity in conversations include:

• “I’m curious why you ___”

• “Help me understand what you mean by ______”

• “Can you say more about _____?”

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Research Citation

Moskowitz, G. B., & Gill, M. J. (2013). Person perception. In D. Reisberg (Ed.), Oxford library of psychology. The Oxford handbook of cognitive psychology (p. 918–942). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195376746.013.0058 

Episode 8 Show Notes

In this episode we explore how you can take a productive approach, rather than a punitive approach, to solving problems with children. You can purchase the Problem-Solving Reflection digital download on our website for only $4.99 or practice the tips that are shared throughout the episode. 

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Problem Solving Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/van2WS2tkYM 
Listen to episode #5 of The PAWsitive Choices Podcast to learn more about various approaches to discipline. 

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Episode 7 Show Notes

In this episode we explore ways to build shame resilience through practicing positive self-talk. Follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook so you can take our poll and make our next episode more applicable to you! You can watch our Positive Self-Talk Youtube Video with children to teach them the main ideas and listen to episode #3 of The PAWsitive Choices Podcast to learn more about ways to practice calming techniques.  

Tips for practicing positive-self talk: 

Tip #1 for adults- Pause and connect with how you feel. Hold space for any and all emotions and withhold judgements. All emotions are good and healthy! 
 
 Tip #1 for supporting children- Connect with your child to acknowledge how they feel and hold space for all their emotions without judgement. 

Tip #2 for adults- Reframe how you interpret your situation and practice using positive self-talk. Extend grace and compassion to yourself. 
 
 Tip #2 for supporting children- After connecting with your child and validating their emotions, encourage them to practice positive self-talk. Be sure to practice using positive self-talk in times of calm and in times of difficulty. 

Tip #3- If you're wondering how to practice using positive self-talk in a given situation, ask yourself, "What would I tell my best friend if they were facing a similar challenge?" 

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Episode 6 Show Notes

In this episode we continue to our conversation about discipline by exploring how shame, guilt, and empathy impact how we parent and teach. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to learn tips you can implement today. Also, follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and Facebook so you can take our poll to help make our next episode more applicable to you! Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode. 

Brain Break Video: https://youtu.be/odZe5jI7whU 

Tips for reflecting on shame, guilt, and empathy:

#1: Pause and ask yourself these questions:

• Is what I'm doing or saying to children causing shame (the feeling that they are bad) or guilt (the feeling that what they did was bad)?

• If shame is present in my interactions, how can I shift the focus to changing the behavior and building empathy?

#2: If you're not sure if what you're doing or saying is causing shame, ask yourself this:

• How would I feel if my spouse/partner/parent said that to me in front of my peers or family or treated me in that way?

• Would I feel unworthy of connection or bad about myself if I experienced a similar situation?

#3.  Talk with children about why certain behaviors are a problem, help them think about how their actions impact others (to develop empathy), and brainstorm ways for children to repair with others when problems arise.  

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Episode 5 Show Notes
In this episode we unpack the definition of discipline and explore different parenting styles and how these affect our children's lifelong wellness. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to learn two tips you can implement today to help you develop a discipline philosophy and be intentional about how you parent and teach. Also, follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram and/or Facebook so you can take our poll to help make our next episode more applicable to you! Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode. Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode.  

Episode #3 is about brain structures associated with calming strategies and emotions 
Episode #4 covers productive and collaborative problem solving 

Link to purchase Problem-solving Tool Kit: https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/store/problem-solving-tool-kit    

Tips for developing a discipline philosophy and defining your parenting/teaching style: 

#1: Reflect on how you and your partner define discipline. 

• What comes to mind when you hear the word discipline?

• How were you disciplined growing up?

• How can you teach, rather than punish, your children when it comes to addressing misbehaviors in discipline moments?

#2: Reflect on your parenting/teaching style. 

• What parenting style did your parents take (each parent could have taken a different approach)?

• What style do you lean toward in your parenting/teaching?

• How can you take a more authoritative approach by using connection/emotional responsiveness as well as boundaries and limit setting?

The resources and activities described in the video are part of the PAWsitive Choices curriculum. You can learn more about this curriculum on our online store. 
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Episode 4 Show Notes
In this episode we continue to unpack the 3 C's to building positive relationships and focus on the third C (collaborate). We explore how practicing collaboration strategies helps children strengthen their executive function skills, allowing them to think critically, control impulses, and solve problems. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to learn the 3 tips you can implement today to help you collaborate with children. Also, follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram so you can take our poll to help make our next episode more applicable to you! Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode. Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode. 

Link to purchase Problem Solving Tool Kit: https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/store/problem-solving-tool-kit  

Link to Problem-Solving YouTube Video (you can watch this with kids!) : https://youtu.be/van2WS2tkYM

Collaboration Practices

#1: Give children choice.

#2: Get their perspective.

#3: Make a plan.

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Episode 3 Show Notes
In this episode we continue to unpack the 3 C's to building positive relationships and focus on the second C (calm). We explore how practicing calming strategies helps children and adults connect and build emotional intelligence. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to learn the 4 tips you can implement today to help you children feel calm and thrive. Also, follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram so you can take our poll to help make our next episode more applicable to you! Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode. 

Link to purchase Glitter Brain Frame: https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/store/glitter-brain-frame  (see Calming Practice #3 to learn more about this resource) 

Calming Practice #1: Calming Breaths- Calming Breaths Video & Free Activity

Calming Practice #2: Healthy Choices- Healthy Choices Video & Free Activity

Calming Practice #3: Brain Breaks- Video #1, Video #2 & Free Activity

Calming Practice #4: Talk About Feelings- Feelings Video & Free Activity

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Episode 2 Show Notes

In this episode we unpack the three C's to building positive relationships and focus on the first C (connection). We explore why using research-based strategies to strengthen relationships is important and how you can approach any situation in a way that helps both children and adults feel like they are on the same team. Be sure to listen through the end of the episode to learn the three special tips that are designed to help you connect with others in meaningful ways. Also, follow PAWsitive Choices on Instagram so you can take our poll to help make our next episode more applicable to you! Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode.

Video about taking Brain Breaks: https://youtu.be/odZe5jI7whU
Let's Talk Activity- Click the link and scroll down to the activity entitled "Let's Talk with Kids": https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/freebies

The resources and activities described in the video are part of the PAWsitive Choices curriculum. You can learn more about this curriculum on our online store.
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Episode 1 Show Notes

In this episode we describe why we created PAWsitive Choices, who we are, and the key ingredients to helping children and adults thrive socially and emotionally. To learn more about PAWsitive Choices, visit https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/about , follow us on social media, and check out the PAWsitive Choices YouTube channel. For questions and topics you'd like us to cover, email info@pawsitivechoices.com.

Trailer Show Notes

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