All children are subject to tantrums and some kids even become defiant. Find out about different tantrum triggers and the developmental nature of tantrums and defiance. This is the first of a two-part series.

Register for Part Two, a teleconference on August 23rd, at www.patricianananderson.com/learn/parents.  In Part Two, you'll learn strategies for dealing with tantrums, ways to head off tantrums and reduce their frequency, and how to minimize defiant behavior. Caller questions and an mp3 of the program are included as part of the Part Two teleconference.

How important is music to your child's development? Is music really the key to academic success? Find some answers in this podcast by Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson.

Think your local public library is just for books? Not so, as you'll discover in this conversation with librarians from the Kitsap County (WA) public library system. Be inspired to visit your library today!

Do you wish your kids would be more responsible and more helpful? Do you sometimes feel like their servant – and want to find a way to assign chores that isn’t more trouble than it’s worth? Are you angry and worried about what seems to be “slacker” behavior, even in your younger children?

I’ve helped countless teachers and parents guide their kids to cheerful responsibility and now IT’S YOUR TURN. So register now for this ONE TIME call that’s happening Monday, July 26^th at 7pm Eastern, 4 pm Pacific. More information and registration HERE.

Do your kids do chores around the house? Should they? And is it worth all the trouble you'll need to go to to make your kids do their chores?

Find out in this conversation with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson. In addition, a free download of chore ideas is available at http://patricianananderson.com/read .

 

 

Do you have a favorite child? Or maybe you were a favorite child of your parents.... How do you feel about all that?

On today's episode, we confront the taboo topic of having a favorite child. We'll talk about why this is, how we might feel about it, what we should do about it and what - if any - are the repercussions for our kids if we play favorites.

Many parents don't want anyone to know they have a favorite child. I won't tell anyone if you dare to listen to today's show!

Think along with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson as she considers the pros and cons of introducing a pet into your household. Be reminded of factors you will want to take into account as you ponder the sort of pet to get, the value a pet might bring to your family, and ways to integrate a new baby into a home where a pet already holds the role of stand-in child.

Author Jonathan Bender talks about his new book, LEGO: A Love Story and delves into the power of creative play to shape children's lives on into the future. Find out more about Jonathan at www.brickbender.com.

How worried should you be about your kids' television viewing, video game play and all the other time spent staring at a screen? Can it all really rot his brain? Find out the truth about media use and kids from Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson.

Certified hypnotherapist and expert in neuro-linguistic programming, Alan Anderson talks about how to talk so kids will listen and understand - and how to adjust your own self-talk to make personal progress. Find out more about Alan Anderson at www.LynnwoodHypnosis.com.

We all want our kids to be self-disciplined. In order for children to grow into responsible adults, they have to be able to regulate their own behavior. But how do you get them to that goal? Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson describes the most effective ways to guide children's behavior so they achieve self-discipline.

Expert organizer Rebecca Ross, from The Composed Domain, talks about achieving order and serenity. Rebecca offers suggestions for handling mental and physical clutter and talks about working with others in the family to achieve a well-organized home. Find out more about Rebecca Ross at www.composedomain.com.

John James, from Protected Tomorrows Seattle, talks about planning for the future for children with special needs. You can find out more by visiting John's website, www.SpecialSolutions.org or by calling him at 425-828-7540 or sending email to john@specialsolutions.org.

Summer is coming soon! What will your schoolage kids do all summer long?

Thomas Balmes, director of the new documentary film Babies, talks with Dr Patricia Nan Anderson about how the film was created.

What happens in the critical and amazing first year? Just about everything! Listen as Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson describes a baby's experiences and development in the first year.

Marcy Jones, attorney and author of Graceful Divorce Solutions, provides insight into alternatives to traditional divorce litigation.  She suggests that collaboration between parents is a humane and graceful way to end a marriage while preserving the security and happiness of your children. Find out how this works in this interview with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson.

How can you help your child become bilingual and when and how should you start? Find out in this conversation with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson.

Change comes to every family. How do you explain it to the kids? Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson offers some tips for helping children cope with change at any age.

Lysa Parker, co-author with Barbara Nicholson of the book Attached at the Heart, talks with Patricia Nan Anderson about attachment. Find out more about the book at www.attachedattheheartbook.com. Lysa is also co-founder of Attachment Parenting International. More about this organization is available at www.attachmentparenting.org

Consider the many ways your child is smart - and how you can gently develop those talents in free time activities over spring break. Get the free download of 90 activity ideas, divided according to Howard Gardner's nine intelligences, at www.PatriciaNanAnderson.com. Click on the Read tab and then on Free Downloads.

Barak Rosenbloom, of www.gotreasurehunting.com talks about how traditional notions of time management hold many of us hostage. He shows a way to change your thinking about time to get things done and make time for what's really important to you.

Think about your child's personality with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson and find out what is there at the very start and what gets shaped and altered along the way. Find out what parents can do to help their kids turn out well.

Rebecca Michi explores selecting and managing childcare for your child, including finding and hiring a nanny.

TV, video games, and DVDs... how much is too much for your children? How can you draw the line on screentime for your kids? Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson talks about this issue that parents face daily.

Fifty percent of American children spend at least part of their childhood in a single-parent family. If this includes your family right now, what do you need to know to make things better for your kids - and for you? Listen as Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson offers some suggestions and support.

Find out what you need to know about brain development and helping your child - of any age - reach his full potential.

Rebecca Michi hosts this program on understanding and handling temper tantrums. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson assists. Find out more about Rebecca at http://www.rebeccamichi.com.

Social skills are the key to life success, but we often don't take much time to develop them. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson talks about ways to develop your child's social savvy and how to resolve common social challenges.

Seattle-area personal trainer Ren Caldwell talks about the importance of mothers' fitness to their children's health and suggests strategies for making time for exercise. Contact Ren through her website http://www.renfitness.net.

Parent educator and sleep consultant Rebecca Michi talks with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson about common sleep issues and ways to solve them. Find out more about Rebecca's work at www.rebeccamichi.com.

How can you make 2010 a great year for yourself and your family? Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson offers some ideas.

Listen to five parents coaches - and Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson too - describe what they do for families, the kinds of problems they can help you with, and the results you can expect. If you've ever wondered if you might benefit from have a expert opinion about parenting, this conversation will help you think things through.

What does a parent coach do and why would a family want to hire one? Five Seattle area parent coaches answer this question! Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

What to do when there's nothing to do? Here are 50 great ideas that might spark an afternoon of fun for your elementary-school age kids. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson runs through the list. Get a copy as a pdf file by emailing info@PatriciaNanAnderson.com and put 50 Things in the subject line.

How do you help your child enjoy the pleasure of giving during the "gimme season" that runs from Halloween to Valentine's Day? Find out some specific strategies for your kids in this conversation with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson.

Family mediator Rina Goodman, from Transforming Conflict LLC, talks about how parents can handle difficult people they and their children will encounter during family gatherings over the December holidays. Rina talks about working with ex-spouses, in-laws, and unruly cousins. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts. Find Transforming Conflict at http://www.transformingconflictllc.com.

Wonder how to buy for kids in ways that will expand their horizons and avoid over-commercialization? Puzzled about how to encourage children to think of others, as well as themselves, during the holiday season? Get some answers and ideas in this conversation with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson.

Jim Whiting, author of over 100 nonfiction books for kids, talks about the process of writing and publishing children's books. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

How can you make high-stakes decisions with confidence? Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson explores this ongoing problem of parenting, using the decision to vaccinate a child (or not) as a case in point. H1N1 (Swine flu) vaccinations are discussed in particular.

Reading specialist and consultant Kendra Wagner describes the importance of helping struggling readers and suggests ways parents can make a difference for young readers at home. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Dr. Annette Estes from University of Washington's Autism Research Center talks with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson about the causes and treatment of autism.

Dr. Annette Estes, researcher in autism at University of Washington, talks about causes, diagnosis, and early intervention in autism. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Parent educator and author, Judy H. Wright, discusses ways to build self-confidence - your own and your child's - through use of encouraging words. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson is your host.

Some children learn to read before kindergarten, without instruction. How does that happen and could you help it happen for your child? Find out about Spontaneous Reading in this conversation between Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson and early childhood educator Jeannie Colling.

Tim Ryan, of Ryan Educational Resources, talks about the importance of fathers in children's lives and the unique contributions dads make to kids' social and intellectual development. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Val Thomas-Matson, founder of Look, Listen and Learn commercial-free and local children's televison, talks about the value of quality programs that support kids' development. Find out more at www.looklistenandlearn.org. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Vaughnetta J. Barton, Executive Director of Foundation for Early Learning in Seattle, talks with host Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson about making sure every child is ready for kindergarten, with the social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills needed for school success. Find out more at http://www.gettingschoolready.org and http://www.earlylearning.org.

Sabrina Sessa, co-founder of P.E.A.C.E. of Mind in Bellevue, WA, talks about keeping children safe from predators. She outlines ways to keep communication open with children, ways to help children establish boundaries for others, and how to empower kids to recognize and handle situations that trigger an "uh-oh" feeling. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Sam Apple, author of American Parent: My Strange and Surprising Adventures in Modern Babyland, talks about his experiences as an expectant and new father and what he found out about the basis of popular issues in parenting. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Dr. Flora Morris Brown, author of Color Your Life Happy, says that happiness is a choice and then she describes how to choose it for yourself and how to encourage happiness in your children. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Amy Lang shares tips on talking with children about sex, values, and relationships, including what to say when. Amy's new book, Birds+Bees+YOUR Kids, and her new The ASK ANYTHING Journal, are featured. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Kate Raidt, mother of two and author of The Million Dollar Parent: How To Have A Successful Career While Keeping Your Family A Priority, tells how she does it! Listen in as Kate describes ways to rethink work to make it serve your role as a parent. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Donalyn Miller, teacher and author of The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child, reveals ways parents can encourage every child to discover the joys of reading. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.

Seattle-area personal trainer and mother of two, Ren Caldwell talks about getting fit and staying that way, even while expecting a child or raising one. Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson hosts.