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Contemplating a vacation with friends and their kids? Before you pack those bags, let's talk about the delicate art of friend-family travel. In this candid conversation, we dive into what makes group vacations work - or spectacularly fail, lol!

From finding your "unicorn family" (those magical people where all husbands, wives, AND children somehow get along perfectly) to navigating the practical realities of different morning routines, budgets, and parenting styles, we break down the essential compatibility factors that many people overlook until they're sharing a beach house or a cabin.

You definitely want to check out our social media during the week of this episode's release, as Sarah will be doing live updates on how her first "Friend/Family Trip" is going!

Please be sure to checkout our website for previous episodes, our psych-approved resource page, and connect with us on social media! All this and more at www.thelylaspodcast.com

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Ever wondered how to motivate a seemingly unmotivated child? Dr. Susan Thomas, accomplished school psychologist and parent, tackles this universal parenting challenge with refreshing honesty and practical wisdom. Drawing from decades of professional experience and personal parenting trials, she reveals that motivation isn't about finding the perfect reward—it's about discovering what genuinely resonates with your unique child.

The conversation takes a powerful turn as Dr. Thomas introduces her "AAA" method for handling peer mistreatment (gotta listen to hear it, hehe), and technology emerges as a central theme throughout the discussion, with Dr. Thomas identifying excessive screen time as one of the most significant challenges facing today's children.

The episode concludes with perhaps the most valuable parenting strategy of all—establishing trusted adults outside the immediate family who share your values and can serve as safe resources for your children when they find themselves in challenging situations. Subscribe now for more parenting insights that blend professional expertise with real-world application! And be sure to check out our website for handouts on the “AAA” method!

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Drawing from her extensive experience as a special education teacher, Dr. Thomas explains that effective behavior support isn't about punishment—it's about setting clear, understandable expectations that children can meet. “I’ve got to be able to see it and count it,” she emphasizes, pointing out that vague instructions like “be respectful” don't provide children with the specific guidance they need to succeed.

Instead, she offers practical tools like the SLANT method for active listening—Sit tall, Lean forward, Acknowledge the speaker, Nod, Track the speaker—to demonstrate how breaking behaviors into observable, measurable actions creates a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Want to transform how you support your child’s behavior at home and in school?
Tune in now for powerful insights that can shift your parenting approach and help your child build essential life skills. Don't forget to visit our website for valuable resources from Dr. Thomas—and be sure to catch Part Two next week!

Please be sure to checkout our website for previous episodes, our psych-approved resource page, and connect with us on social media! All this and more at www.thelylaspodcast.com