The Rock Star Parent Podcast

The Rock Star Parent

Dr Lee Burdge
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I always thought I'd have kids, I just never intended to become a mother... Every mom has a journey into motherhood... this is mine! This podcast is devoted to telling my story and sharing what I found to be successful along the way. You can find more of my strategies and tools at https://parentingsecret.therockstarparent.com What I learned as I raised my own kids- that is the secret to becoming the parent I dreamed I could be- and is exactly what I'm sharing with you. Let's ROCK this parenting thing together. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
How To Become A Rock Star Parent Even If You Started Out Thinking You Are Perfect Already
Am I a "good parent"? It's a question every parent asks at some point. In this episode, I talk about 5 ways you can measure how you are doing as a parent. I also share some thoughts on, if you are even asking that question to begin with, odds are you are doing a pretty awesome job already. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
Jul 9, 2021
24 min
How To Stay Friends With Your Partner Even If You Have Completely Different Parenting Styles
If you find yourself in the good cop/bad cop scenario as a parent, this episode is for you! Learn about different parenting styles and how to come together in spite of your differences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
Jun 25, 2021
24 min
How We Mold Who Our Kids Become Even If We Are Unaware We Are Doing It
As parents, we indelibly impact the identity our children develop. In this episode, I talk about how and when children begin to form their identities and point out ways adults can support this process. I also throw in a few anger management tools as a bonus! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
May 25, 2021
20 min
How To Cherish The Moment Even If You Are Paying For Three Kids In Braces All At The Same Time
It is so easy to get caught up in the parenting mistakes you may have made in the past, the craziness of the present, and your worries about the future. In this episode, I give 4 suggestions to help parents get out of their heads and into the moment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
May 14, 2021
26 min
How To Transition With Intention Even Though You Wish You Never Had To Transition At All
"I hate you. I wish you weren't my mom." It happens to every parent and what we said when it happened to us might not be our finest moment. Discovering what to say in that scenario can be the key to successfully navigating even bigger moments. It's about transitions. And you can stumble though them, or plan for them. Learning how to do it elegantly can make your home a place of peace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
May 7, 2021
24 min
How To Get Some 'Me Time' Without Worrying About The 'Screen Time'
Self care isn't an indulgence for busy parents- it's essential. But it isn't necessarily about days at the spa. The key is it has to be restorative, not simply relaxing. In this episode, I talk about how I lost myself in the hustle of parenthood, found myself in the journey, and embraced who I had become. And how you can too... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
May 1, 2021
37 min
How To Be Your Kid's Safe Space Even If You Didn't Realize That You Were
How can my child be so dang pleasant to everyone at school all day and completely the opposite with me? Mystery solved, and the answer isn't as awful as you might think. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
Apr 23, 2021
22 min
How To Teach Your Kids Resilience Without Buying Them a Pair of Rose Colored Glasses
If there was a concept that sprung to the forefront in 2020, besides stocking up on toilet paper, it was becoming resilient. And it's a good skill for your kids to develop. In this episode I discuss how and why it's important to teach your kids to navigate uncertainty. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
Apr 17, 2021
26 min
How To Keep Your Kids Safe Even If They Beg To Play Tackle Football
The most common question I got as a 'football mom' was, "You let your boys play football?" Gotta be honest, it didn't feel like an actual question. Really what they were asking is, "aren't you afraid your kids will get hurt?" My answer to that question is in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
Apr 9, 2021
26 min
How To Speak Loud Enough So Your Kids Will Listen Without Ever Saying A Single Word
We've all had those moments as parents when we get frustrated and say into the air, "is ANYONE listening to me?" When that happens, we need to pause and ask ourselves another even more important question. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drleeburdge/support
Apr 3, 2021
18 min
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