Do your kids constantly fight over toys, turns and attention, provoking each other until it escalates to parent intervention? Join Polly and our Guest Mom, Hilary, in exploring how and WHY to intervene constructively and peacefully when sibling

Lyin’ Cheatin’ & Stealin’: Looking at the Bigger Picture When Truth Goes Off Track

Oct 20th, 2020 51m 18s

Kids lie, cheat and steal. Parents often respond with panic and punishment. Polly talks about how parents can instead look at these transgressions as crucial moments to work alongside children, to be an ally as they develop self-reflection an

Minecraft Overload!: Polly’s Conversation with a Seven-Year-Old

Jul 8th, 2020 26m 45s

The pull of online games is incredibly strong. In this episode, Polly speaks with a seven-year-old who has been completely captivated by Minecraft, and models how parents can manage tech use while remaining connected with their kids. Join Pol

Hierarchy: Recognize When It’s Flipped, Learn To Get Back on Top

Feb 25th, 2020 33m 3s

Have you ever felt like you’re an employee working for your kids? This episode is about hierarchy, and how to take back the reins when your children are in charge. Polly talks about the subtle shifts in hierarchy that happen in families every

Worry Love: How Our Protective Instincts Can Make Children Chronically Anxious

Jan 24th, 2020 26m 15s

It's natural to worry about our kids, but when is it too much? How much should we wrap ourselves up in concern about how our kids sleep, eat...and poop? Polly talks about how anxious bonds create anxious kids, and walks us down a path of more r

Prioritizing Partnerships: Who Comes First

Nov 26th, 2019 25m 24s

Is it okay for kids to interrupt you and your partner? Get in the middle of your hug? Has our grand commitment to parenting totally sidelined our ability to talk with our partner about anything meaningful? Polly talks about why partnerships th

Frazzled Before 9am: How Parents Can Find Flow in the Mornings

Nov 2nd, 2019 24m 12s

Wake up, rush to get the kids out the door, collapse...why can't mornings just be smooth and easy? Polly gets down to brass tacks on what kids actually need in the morning and how to regain your family's sanity in the early hours. Join Polly

The Power of 15: A Simple Tool for Family Connection

Nov 1st, 2019 24m 57s

Polly explains how spending 15 dedicated minutes a day with your child -- on their terms -- can dramatically change the nature of your relationship. It's harder than it sounds!Join Polly for live Office Hours, weekly posts, and more at www.pa

“Put Down the Damn Game!”: Talking with Kids about Technology

Oct 20th, 2019 26m 31s

Why is it so hard for kids to turn off the screen? How do we stay connected with our kids while still allowing the "white box of fun" to be in our lives? Polly talks about how to talk with kids about gaming and technology, set boundaries, an

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