250// HOW TO Respond to Never Ending Demands & Requests Wholeheartedly

<p>Research indicates that preschoolers, on average, make three demands/requests per minute! Wow. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed. “Watch me!” “Get that!” “Where’s my dinosaur?!” </p> <p>In this episode we talk about practical ideas and tools that have helped us navigate the barrage of daily requests, questions, and demands in a way that allows you to maintain calm and respect for your kids and yourself. </p> <p>Books &amp; Links we mention</p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/3Z8iOA9">Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting // John Gottman with Joan DeClaire</a></p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/3mNQCUz">Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufDxecwDlVg">Mom Watch Compilation by Johnson Files</a></p> <p>Related Episodes</p> <p><a href="https://www.findthemagic.co/homepage/230-pt-1-what-ancient-cultures-can-teach-us-about-the-lost-art-of-raising-happy-helpful-little-humans-michaeleen-doucleff">230 // Pt 1: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/systems-and-values-for-easier-days-and-stronger/id1448424341?i=1000490361958">Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections (Entitlement Trap by Linda Eyre and Richard Eyre)</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-create-pockets-of-peace/id1448424341?i=1000429177914">How To: Create Pockets of Peace</a></p> <p>Time Stamps</p> <p>10:00 How many requests our kids make per minute</p> <p>13:15 Why we future focus and how inputs from our kids overwhelm us </p> <p>14:15 Are our kids self centered?</p> <p>23:18 Using body language and social cues</p> <p>25:55 Mom watch this watch this!!</p> <p>29:00 Do you have a hard time tuning out noise/ kids?</p> <p>32:18 Good parenting does not mean responding to everything request </p> <p>40