Today, I share a conversation I had with Timothy A. Dukes, behavioral specialist. We discussed parenting and children, specifically during the pandemic. However, he shared insights about how to help children re-set their behavior, as well as how parents should do something as simple as asking our children, “What can I do to make your day better?,” which can be beneficial even if there’s no pandemic occurring.
Our conversation can be viewed on YouTube or listened to on SoundCloud. I hope these words help us all to become healthier versions of ourselves.
Thank you for pointing out this excellent question (which I wish either parent had asked me, at any point, but they both had different ideas of parenting…)!
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an excellent interview! there’s a lot of information that could be learned from it, thank you so much for sharing❤️
Follow @everythingtips for tips and recommendations if interested! It would mean a lot to me!🥺🤍
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Thank you! I will.
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Nice blog! 🙂
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Thank you!
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I love how you raise these topics. I wish that “What can I do to make your day better?” would have been entertained back way back when. But I love seeing modern day parents listening and discussing with their kids.
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Girl, me too! I’m not sure if I would’ve known what to answer, but at least asking could’ve been useful.
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I love the thought of asking the question “What can I do to make your day better?” It gives them a chance to really open up. Great interview!
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Thank you! I like that question, too. I think we should ask it of everyone lol
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I agree! 🙂
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Love this!
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Me, too ❤
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Wonderful interview. Dr Kathy (and you are looking great, by the way!). I have shared the Youtube link with my younger son; both he and his wife are in Mental Health field, and I am sure they will find it helpful. I will play it for my students next week.
Be well and stay safe!
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Thank you! Thank you! I hope you’re doing well down there ❤ Thanks also for sharing widely. I do hope we'll do better by beginning with ourselves. Sending light and love to you.
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You are so very welcome! It goes perfectly with the unit we have just started, discussing parenting and human development. I believe that nothing happens by coincidence, but only by His Hand.
Much love,
Dolly
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Omgoodness! This is true.
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And a great big Thank You to you from my son and daughter-in-law.
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Thanks Dolly!
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You are very welcome, dear!
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Watched the YouTube version. Thanks Katherin and Tim for your great advice for dealing with kids (or anyone) during the pandemic (or anytime). You both seem so comfortable on camera. I liked the de-escalate and reset, wouldn’t it be great if everyone gave each other a quiet moment to calm down instead of yelling and screaming and threatening? That alone would change the world.
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Thanks for the compliment Joan! I’m hoping to have a very conversational, natural tone. I really want everyone to feel as if they just dropped in on this convo for a few minutes, so I’m glad that translates.
You know…I thought the pandemic was going to help us de-escalate and re-set, but now I’m not so sure. We have to be sure to TAKE those moments on purpose so we can move forward with a little peace and love ❤
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Headed over to listen now. I love finding ways to make sure I am doing my best raising my children.
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I hope you find it useful, especially during these times.
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Yes. I thought about finding out my kid’s love languages as well as asking, “how I can make your day better?”
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What was the answer that day? 🙂
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An excellent interview, KE. Thank you for sharing – there’s lots to be learned in your discussion.
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Thank you!
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I would think that the question “What can I do to make your day better?” would be appropriate for anyone. Thanks, I’ll try that today!
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FOR SURE, which is what I found about much of his advice. It can be applied to all relationships, not just parent-child.
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