The Parenting Toolbox • Podcast with MARISHU
Unrealistic Expectations
In this episode Marishu And Colin break down the unrealistic expectations and supply you with tips and tricks to being fulfilled in your parenting and relationships. Also touching on bridging the gap of different parenting styles; and the importance of a positive productive environment and how to achieve it.
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0:21 – Marishu Introduces Colin and the topic of “unrealistic expectations of parenting”
1:00 – Colin shares the variables all parents are faced with
1:51 – Marishu shares the issues of undiscussed expectations
3:15 – Marishu breaks down the negative language that is used and encourages you to be realistic
4:30 – Colin shares a tip of knowledge about the questions we ask ourselves
5:30 – Marishu explains the value of being whole on your own and knowing what that is “keeping your love tank full”
6:47 – Colin shares his outlook on all the different outlets there are for gaining knowledge of parenting and how they have progressed over the years
7:47 – Marishu opens up about some tools for parents to discuss to make sure expectations can be met or compromised on
8:41 – Colin shares a story about spousal clash
9:25 – Marishu expands on agreements, be open to breaking down a way to co parent
10:17 – Marishu poses the question of spanking ‘Yay Or Neigh’
11:00 – Coloring book commercial (link needed)
12:02 – Marishu welcomes back Colin
12:30 – Marishu shares a story of how telling the truth creates realistic expectations
13:35 – Discussion of bridging together two different parenting styles
15:04 – Colin emphasises the need of finding a common ground
15:30 – Colin shares a story of listening to his child’s expectations
17:00 – Be the kind of parent who listens to a child’s goals and expectations
17:30 – Marishu shares a profound quote of scripture
18:00 – Marishu encourages you to listen to your children and don’t over expect from them
18:47 – Colin adds a tool to your parenting tool box
20:08 – Colin ensures the importance of environment and Marishu shares how to do that without leaving your neighbourhood
21:04 – Marishu recaps unrealistic expectations and content with what we have to offer
21:57 – Keep the line of communication open with your children and listen and have realistic expectations
23:22 – Colin explains his passion for environment and maximizing potential by altering environment
24:00 – Marishu Breaks down the imperfection in perfection
25:00 – weecanimagine.com the parenting-toolbox.com
25:30 – Colin enlightens us on the joy of the journey not just the destination
26:00 – (link to books)
Parenting tool box: Ricky Shetty interview
Ricky Shetty is an amazon best-selling author for his book “wisdom from daddies” as well as the owner operator of “daddy blogger” where he depicts his perspective of being a dad and also traveling with his family.
This Canadian born Blogger has his BA in Psychology obtained at UBC and uses his skills in fatherhood to run many workshops conferences and events all over greater Vancouver. In this episode Ricky will talk about what got him started blogging , how he asked his wife to marry him in a very elaborate way , and his overall outlook on marriage.
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0:38 – Ricky Introduced and speaks of his blog
1:17 – How Ricky got started with podcasting for the daddy masses
3:15 – “Wisdom for daddy” Ricky Shettys father help book
5:10 – Ricky Shares a family story about why he blogs
6:00 – Rickey elaborates on how divorce effects a family and mostly children
8:24 – Marishu summarizes Ricky’s venture through daddy hood and blogging along as they go
9:41 – Marishu asks Ricky what helped him become such a successful dad
10:42 – Ricky underlines the importance of daddy children time and providing quality time as well as stability and financial aid
12:20 – Colin explains the relevance of presence in your children’s lives
14:11 – How being a dad change your perspective answered by Ricky Shetty
15:53 – Marishu shares her formula for positive change
16:00 – Colin contributes some knowledge of the changes and perspectives of turning me, into we, into us from a daddy’s point of view
18:00 – How to download a free coloring book (hyperlink)
20:18 – How Ricky proposed to his wife
24:50 – Ricky elaborates on his view of marriage
25:25 – Marishu speaks of the challenge of a blended family
26:47 – Ricky Explains his “aha” moment
29:20 – Colin illuminates “how to share mom”
30:45 – Marishu gives some insight on keeping some mommy daddy time in your everyday life
33:23 – Ricky gives an important tip to dads everywhere
34:20 – Marishu references Ricky’s blog and thanks him for being a part of the show
Keeping Teens Safe
In this Parenting tool box episode Marishu and Colin go over the important steps in keeping a teen well informed and safe. They speak of the tips and tricks every parent should have under their belt as well as some key language and how to establish a strong line of trust honesty and empathy.
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0:10 – Marishu welcomes Colin And opens up talk about keeping children safe
0:50 – Talk of an unfortunate event of the loss of a set of Calgary teens
1:40 – Talk of peer pressure and its power
2:21 – Marishu break down the teen process
3:45 – Marishu goes in to hormone and brain power and how that can create risk in teens
5:00 – Marishu underlines the importance of open communications and open expectations
6:16 – Marishu explains leverage and the power of harnessing your leverage as a parent
7:20 – Colin tells a few story about how boys are sneakier than girls
8:00 – Marishu outs her daughter “girls can be dangerous too”
8:45 – The importance of mutual trust between you and your children
9:30 – Marishu touches on the fact Children aren’t fully able to grasp consequences of now and of the future
11:11 – Colin Speaks of negotiation and agreement and how open dialog can allow insight and trust
12:30 – Marishu tells a short story about listening to understand
13:10 – “Do what I say not what I do” and the struggle
14:00 – Marishu encourages to lead by example
15:08 – Recap After the break
15:24 – Marishu shares tips and tricks to tell when your kids are up to no good
16:21 – Marishu encourages to keep bonds with your children’s friends parents
17:05 – Colin Recalls a time when he didn’t have much information on where his children are
18:39 – Marishu speaks of the questions to ask yourself about your children
18:55 – Warning signs of what’s not working for your child
20:10 – Colin shares a story of his daughter and a party
21:05 – Colin advocates the power of making the hard decisions and saying no as well as saying yes
22:20 – Colin explains the power of visualization
24:17 – Marishu explains what worked for her and her children
24:56 – Marishu speaks of intuition and to trust your instinct
26:00 – Colin mentions the power of sacrifice and its importance
28:00 – Marishu encourages patience tolerance and empathy
28:28 – Listen to our podcast on itunes
Happiness
In this episode of the parenting tool box Marishu and Colin take us through the steps of establishing what truly makes us happy and what we have control over in our endless efforts to create a happy environment for ourselves and our family.
You’ll discover Colin’s Aha’ moment as well as Marishu words of wisdom on gratitude. As well as a link to Marishu’s Book “I have blah blah blah In My Ears” a great way to educate children of being mindful of the present.
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0:20 – Marishu introduces Colin and the topic of ‘creating a happy atmosphere’
0:44 – Defining what the source of unhappiness in a house hold can look like or be
1:25 – Marishu defines the true meaning of happiness
2:13 – Marishu poses a question to Colin about happiness being his choice
2:50 – Maria introduces a new tool to define and generate your happiness
4:00 – Marishu shares a story about purpose, and about using that as your power to be happy
6:06 – Colin shares some words he uses with his daughter about how to change their mood
7:22 – Marishu breaks out a new tool of communication on the matter of happiness
8:52 – Finding the happy zone
10:30 – Marishu speaks of the importance of being present and grateful for what we do have
11:54 – Coloring book break (need a link)
13:00 – Welcome back from the break, back in to the happy zone
13:30 – Colin shares a life story about being present
14:55 – Marishu breaks down the meaning of being mindful of the present
16:00 – Colin shares an ‘AHA’ moment
16:15 – (link to Marishu’s book I have blah blah blah in my ears)
17:10 – How to make an atmosphere of happiness
18:48 – Marishu asks a big question “if you could do what makes you happy what would it be”
19:39 – Marishu shares a story about the power of love
21:25 – Marishu explains how asking your children what they would do if money was no object can be a great tool in achieving happiness
24:27 – Marishu shares a story about never knowing what’s in someone’s heart
26:12 – Colin shares a story of perspective and appreciating what you do have
27:37 – Deliberate gratitude and its major relevance
28:23 – Colin explains his gratitude alarm
29:22 – Marishu wraps up the show and leaves the audience with an inspirational thought
Parenting Toolbox #4: Connecting with Your Children
Marishu welcomes special guest, music celebrity and stay-at-home dad, Colin Wiebe to share insights on ways to effectively connect with your children
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Parenting Toolbox #3: Taking Care Of a Pet
Marishu interviews, Trina, owner of an exotic pet Rabbit.
In this episode, Marishu and Trina discuss how taking care of pet can teach valuable life lessons
- How Trina decided on adopting a Rabbit
- Tools for taking care of pets
- Little known facts about Rabbits
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Parenting Toolbox #2: How Social Media Affects Your Kids
Marishu talks with special guest, Taylor, a grade nine student who shares how Social Media and the internet plays a role in her daily life.
This interview gives parents insights and tools to cope with the ever-changing world of technology that kids are growing up with.
- How kids are bullied with Social Media
- When to limit internet usage
- How Social Media sites follow kids home from school
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The Parenting Toolbox #1: Games Of Engagement
Marishu speaks with entrepreneur, musician and father of two, Colin Wiebe.
In this episode Marishu and Colin discuss simple games that when played with children, can act as powerful learning and teaching tools.
- How the counting game can speed up cleaning the kitchen
- How to get kids to bed quickly
- Tricks to getting kids to clean their rooms
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