SHIFT THE FOCUS PODCAST

Episode 12: A Dad’s Story

shiftthefocuspodcast@gmail.com (Mick Montgomery) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:58:17 +0000

This week we are pleased as punch to have a special Guest! Lance, who is a single father practicing non-violent parenting joins us to discuss the challenges that come with single fatherhood and the cultural perceptions we have about the roles of fathers in society.

We also discuss an interesting news article and the general update on which co-host got sick by one of their darling little snot factories.

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Episode 11: The Holiday Survival Guide

shiftthefocuspodcast@gmail.com (Mick Montgomery) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:14:52 +0000

The Holiday Season is upon us. Now the Holidays can be wonderful, and they can be unfortunately painful. There is a ton of stress for parents when it comes to gathering with the family and all the conversations that can potentially arise when you are parenting outside the dominant paradigm. We discuss this as well as draw consciousness to your stress levels and how they affect your family’s experience of the Holidays. We hope you enjoy our Holiday Survival Guide!

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Episode 10: Permissive Parenting vs. NVP

shiftthefocuspodcast@gmail.com (Mick Montgomery) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:17:29 +0000

This week we try to dispel a huge rumor that Non-Violent Parenting is Permissive Parenting. They are NOT one and the same and we discuss why on this episode! Oh, and JJ discusses her new Tap Dancing Yappy Dog Show, Mick goes through Puberty… again, and Jenny struggles with the concept of Hello and Good bye. Oh, and this is our 10th Episodes, Holy Crap!

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Episode 9: The Of Needs Tool

shiftthefocuspodcast@gmail.com (Mick Montgomery) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:25:51 +0000

Well, it’s about Freaking Time! That’s right we deliver you a podcast with all the gusto and TMI that you can imagine! We also deliver you a super duper important Tool to have in your Non-Violent Parenting Tool Box! We discuss the ever so important OF NEEDS TOOL and how it will bring about world peace. No Big Whoop. Oh, and Mick does the podcast half in the bag. So, that’s always interesting.

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Episode 8: More Questions!

shiftthefocuspodcast@gmail.com (Mick Montgomery) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:12:20 +0000

Have you ever been with your child, and another child comes up and takes something away from them? Ever tried to get it back, and another parent swoops in and chastises you? Well, you’re not alone. We had a listener write us with a very similar question, so we talk about how to negotiate these very difficult scenarios in a Non Violent Paradigm. How do you become and advocate for your child without becoming a Bully yourself? Hopefully we have your answer!

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Episode 7: The Question Show

shiftthefocuspodcast@gmail.com (Mick Montgomery) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:29:18 +0000

This week we decide to tackle a fantastically well layered question from one of our listeners. We were able to get into that fantastic discussion about what to do when everything between you and your child goes haywire and a rupture occurs. We talk about how to keep your cool and how to give yourself a little grace, because Parenting is Frickin’ hard, dude.

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Episode 6: The Brain Show Pt. 2

shiftthefocuspodcast@gmail.com (Mick Montgomery) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:02:52 +0000

This week we decided to continue our discussion of “The Brain” which meant a plethora of “Return of the Living Dead” jokes as well as some poignant discussion in regards to what is going on inside the skull of your adorable 18 month old to 4 year old.

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Episode 5: The Brain Show Pt. 1

shiftthefocuspodcast@gmail.com (Mick Montgomery) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:35:31 +0000

This week we decide to explore that wonderful ball of gray matter in between you kid’s ears. Yep, we’re talking about the Brain and why it is important for you as a parent to understand what your kid’s brain can do.

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Episode 4: News Show

shiftthefocuspodcast@gmail.com (Mick Montgomery) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:34:14 +0000

This episode was split off from Episode 3 to become Episode 4. It’s a discussion about a news article that Mick found on the internet, and the discussion we had about it was so good, it needed to be its own show!

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Episode 3: The Family History Show

shiftthefocuspodcast@gmail.com (Mick Montgomery) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:32:23 +0000

This week we discuss more basics in regards to the practice of Non-Violent Parenting including an important discussion on exploring your own family history and how your past impacts your present as a parent!

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