Ep #125 The Off-Track Behavior Masterclass: Because Timeouts Aren't Working and Oreos Aren't a Solution

Connect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD Parenting

If you've ever found yourself googling "Is it normal for kids to fight 37 times before noon?" or "How to stop yelling when everything is LITERALLY ON FIRE" – I just dropped the survival guide we've all been desperately needing with this episode!

What I'm Sharing In This Episode

In this workshop (which was SO good I just HAD to share it on the podcast!), I'm walking you through:

🧠 The Off-Track Behavior Truth: I'm redefining what's actually happening when kids fight, ignore you, or melt down (hint: it's not them being jerks on purpose, I promise!)

😤 The Thought-Feeling-Action Chain: Why you go from "they're fighting again" to completely losing it in 2.5 seconds (and how to interrupt that pattern!)

🗺️ Your Personal Recipe Card: My step-by-step method for creating YOUR personalized emergency plan for those moments when you want to scream into a pillow.

⚡ The Connection Secret: How I learned to stay emotionally connected when every fiber of my being wanted to run away or shut down

My Favorite Ah-Ha Moments To Listen For:

"Off track behavior is when the kids are not able to stay within the boundaries we've established together. It's an indicator that the kids are struggling and need help."

(This definition CHANGED MY LIFE, y'all. I used to think my kids were just being difficult on purpose!)

"Your thoughts about them will be dependent on your expectations of them and how well they meet those expectations."

(Ouch. Fifteen years ago this one hit me right in the parenting feels. But once I got it? GAME. CHANGER.)

The Too-Exhausted-To-Listen-To-It-All Version:

1. Your kids' behavior = information about what's happening inside them (not a personal attack on you!)
2. Your thoughts create your reactions (and you can actually choose different thoughts!)
3. Write down your personal off-track recipe on an actual card so your brain doesn't short-circuit next time
4. Be the calm you want to see (even if you have to fake it till you make it at first!)
5. Be patient with yourself because this parenting gig is HARD and we're all figuring it out as we go

xoxoAndee ❤️❤️

P.P.S. In this episode, I talk about how I had to drive through a BLIZZARD to deliver this workshop. That's how important I think this stuff is. So if you're struggling, please know you're not alone – and there's a way through! (And maybe leave a review if this episode was helpful. It makes my day AND helps other parents find us!)

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