218 // Juggling Everyone's Needs (including our own) & Addressing Behaviors Our Kids Pick Up from Others

<p>How do you make sure everyone’s needs are met when it doesn’t feel like there is enough time in the day? How can you better your relationship with your spouse or partner when also trying to run a household and life together? What do you do when your kid starts saying things you don’t want them to say? In this episode, we dive into some of our recent listener questions and aim to help you with concrete tips and ideas to remedy these common household concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Books Mentioned</p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/3DDNwrD">Playful Parenting // Lawrence Cohen</a></p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yi47cq">Fair Play // Eve Rodsky</a></p> <p>Related Episodes</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/217-finding-tranquility-in-our-family-schedules-with/id1448424341?i=1000597406041">217 // Finding Tranquility in Our Family Schedules with Laura Vanderkam</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/running-a-household-without-resentment/id1448424341?i=1000459765284">Running a Household Without Resentment</a></p> <ul> <li>8:21 - Routines - how can we help so that everyones needs are met?</li> <li>12:15 - Use usual tasks that need to be done like meals, carpool, diaper changes as connection time</li> <li>19:46 - Taking time for self-care and love</li> <li>22:42 - Batching your time with an intention for a time block</li> <li>26:10 - Building our relationship with our partner</li> <li>29:15 - Being clear on expectations with yourself and your partner</li> <li>32:42 - Conception, planning, execution</li> <li>37:00 - Making date night a priority</li> <li>39:58 - Responding when our kids copy negative behavior</li> <li>55:01 - There are many factors why kids act a certain way</li> <li>57:53 - Sassy, demanding, bossy - It’s ok to use your voice powerfully</li> </ul> <p>Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us&nbsp; on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app&nbsp;&nbsp; Scroll to the bottom of the page Click o