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The Parenting Standard
This parenting podcast is not your typical parenting banter. Priya Narthakii (Values Mindset & Peak Parenting Coach) & Harry Goldberg (Mindset & Performance Coach) provide you with fresh perspectives on how to raise kids who are self-driven, self-motivated, growth-minded and kind. Most importantly, this podcast is for parents who want to have a beautiful relationship with their kids. You don’t need anything new to achieve this. Perhaps, all you need is a new perspective which hasn’t come across…
Episodes
- The Parenting Standard
#60: If you want to raise siblings who are allies instead of rivals, then...
Do you feel like a referee in your own home? Are you constantly telling your older child to "be the bigger person," "share your toy," or "just let it go"? Ask…
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#59: If you think your kids aren't helping enough at home, then...
There you are, late again, snapping about a chore your kid never signed up for. Tomorrow he overcorrects. By week’s end, he’s learned something terrible: “I…
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#58: If your kids are suddenly unresourceful when you are there, then...
Picture this: A confident girl climbs the high dive, just like she did yesterday. But today, her dad is watching. He’s never there. And suddenly, she’s…
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#57: If your child keeps interrupting you mid-sentence, then…
Picture this: You’re listening in on your child’s conversation with a beloved teacher. It’s serious. Deep. Then out of nowhere: “Can you move your eyes without…
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#56: If you want the best school for your kids, then...
Here’s a scene: You’re standing in the school hallway, choosing which door your child will walk through. One says “public school,” another “private.” Others…
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#55: If you’re tired of using threats with your kids, then...
Picture this: You're running late, again. Your voice is rising, your child is stalling, and you’re issuing threats you don’t want to keep. You hate the sound…
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#54: If you want a "genius" child, then...
There you are, sitting across from another parent who just casually mentions their 15-year-old is about to enter college—as a third-year student. You smile…
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#53: If you're worried about your child falling behind, then...
There you are, standing at the front door, shoes in hand, backpack slung, and your 8-year-old says, “I’ll be there in a minute!” But 1 minute later, they’re…
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#52: If you want your kids to be more independent, then...
There you are. Your kid scrapes their knee at the pool. They curl up, hurt—but not broken. Another parent looks at you. “Aren’t you going to help?” But what if…
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#51: If your kids keep breaking their promises, then...
Picture this: You wake up determined—today’s the day. You’ll finally reclaim time for yourself. Maybe it’s the gym, a quiet coffee, a meditation. But life…
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#50: If sharing is important to you for your family, then...
Imagine your kid’s face scrunching up, baffled by “share your toy, but also be kind to yourself.” That confusion? It’s a parenting trap we’ve all fallen into…
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#49: If your child rejects their mother tongue, then...
Picture this: You’re pleading with your kid to learn their mother tongue, but they shrug, “It’s boring.” Your heart sinks—how do you share your culture? In…
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#48: If you want to teach your kids about money, then...
Picture this: You hand your child a dollar, their eyes wide with possibility. But then you hear yourself say, “Don’t waste it!”—and instantly, you’ve planted a…
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#47: If you want your kids to make better decisions, then...
Picture this: Your kid’s eyes light up, holding money for a new toy, but they hesitate, thinking ""I don't want to lose my money..."". They are wrestling with…
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#46: If your child keeps ignoring logic, then...
Imagine this: You catch your nine-year-old sneaking chocolate — again. You’re not angry. Just confused. You had the talk. You made the rules. You were clear…
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#45: If you’re stricter with one child than the other, then...
There you are: Your voice snaps at one child for a minor mess, but the other’s chaos goes unchecked. Are you unknowingly playing favorites? We dig into the…
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#44: If you want to turn complaints into connection, then...
"Imagine a 9-year-old girl, voice trembling, saying, “I want my younger brother back.” Her world’s shifting as her brother hits puberty, and she’s desperate to…
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#43: If puberty is changing your tween, then...
Picture this: You hear your daughter whisper through tears, “I want my old brother back.” Puberty has stolen the boy she knew, and answers from ChatGPT only…
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#42: If you think great parents "stop & listen" to their children, then...
Imagine this: You’re pouring your heart into parenting, but each attempt to “listen” leaves you and your child on opposite sides of an invisible divide. The…
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#41: If you’ve ever said “How would you like it if I did that to you…?”, then...
There you are—snatching a toy from your kid’s hand, just to prove a point. You say, “How would you like it if I did that to you?” But here’s the twist—what if…
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#40: If you want to be a "good parent", then...
Imagine this: You blink, and your child is dangling from the top of a jungle gym. Your breath catches. One wrong move and—your mind races. You want to shout…
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#39: If your child thinks Elsa is the perfect role model, then...
There you are, within earshot of a conversation that stops you cold: a mom tells her little boy she hopes he marries an ""Elsa."" It sounds sweet, but a…
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#38: If you're tired of dishing out consequences to get your kids to behave, then...
Picture this: You’re standing in your kitchen, exhausted. Your kid just rolled their eyes at you—again. You tried reasoning, consequences, maybe even a sticker…
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#37: If your child can’t handle boredom, then…
Picture this: Your child slumps onto the couch, sighing, "I'm bored." You reach for a solution—an activity, a screen, something to end their discomfort. But…
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#36: If you want to do parenting proactively instead of reactively, then...
Picture this: You're late for school, tension’s high, and you casually ask, ""What makes a sleepover unforgettable?"" It seems random, but that’s where real…
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#35: If you think your teen has outgrown praise, then...
Picture this: Your teenager stands in the kitchen, face serious. “Mom, can you celebrate me? Like... really celebrate me?” Turns out, he’s been craving the…
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#34: If you're always solving problems for your children, then...
Picture this: You’re exhausted. It’s been a day of breaking up sibling fights, micromanaging homework, reminding them—again—to be kind, to share, to clean up…
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#33: If you want to be a leader for your children, then...
Imagine this: Your teen is about to leave home. You’ve spent years modeling good habits, values, structure. But as the days tick down, panic sets in. Did they…
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#32: If you’re not sure when to push or pause, then...
There you are. Your five-year-old is frozen in fear on a ski slope. What was supposed to be fun has turned into panic. You’re 15 meters below, a two-year-old…
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#31: If you want to know the #1 mistake parents make, then...
Picture this: You say the same thing every single morning. “Put your shoes on.” “Brush your teeth.” “Stop hitting your sister.” You’re a broken record, and no…
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#30: If parenting feels like a battle or struggle, then...
Picture this: You're drowning in parenting advice that treats every interaction with your child like a military operation. The Facebook ads scream about…
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#29: If you want your kids to take action without conditions, nagging or whining, then...
Picture this: A family living on the edge, where every imposed rule ignites a quiet rebellion. We reveal a stark reality—if we dare to dictate our children’s…
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#28: If your child hears “no” too often, then…
Picture this: Your child begs for extra screen time. Instead of saying no, you say, “Yes, if…” Suddenly, they’re negotiating, strategizing, figuring out how to…
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#27: If every day feels like a juggling act, then...
Picture this: You’re rushing to drop one child at gymnastics, another needs picking up from school, and dinner for your partner isn’t even started. You feel…
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#26: If your teen thinks everything’s dumb or boring, then...
Picture this: Your teenager bursts through the door, rolling their eyes at the rigid formulas of their English class. It’s a window into a bigger challenge…
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#25: If you can’t hear “that voice” again, then...
Picture this: Your child’s “voice” grates like nails on a chalkboard, and you feel your frustration boiling over. But wait—what if this isn’t just noise? What…
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#24: If the small stuff keeps ruining everything, then...
Here’s the scene: The house is chaos. Kids are yelling, time is slipping, and your toothbrush head—missing. Again. You scramble, anger rising, wondering why…
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#23: If you're giving your all and still feel it's not enough, then...
Picture this: You’re constantly running on empty. The kids need you, work is piling up, and somewhere along the way, you’ve forgotten what it feels like to…
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#22: If you want home to feel safe and free to your kids, then...
Picture this: Your child freezes at the dinner table. They’re excited, but should they be authentic and sing about it? Or should they speak calmly and…
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#21: If you’re scared of looking like a bad parent, then...
Picture this: The yelling starts. A fork drops. Eyes dart toward you. In that instant, you wonder—""Am I being judged as a bad parent?"" We know that feeling…
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#20: If tantrums are driving you crazy, then...
Picture this: Your child is in full meltdown mode. The screaming echoes. Every word you say feels like gasoline on the fire. You try reason, logic, bribery—but…
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#19: If you want to apply life lessons from role models, then...
Picture this: You’re scrolling through social media, and there it is—another perfect parent, effortlessly handling tantrums, crafting homemade meals, and still…
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#18: If you need your kids to "show more respect", then...
Picture this: You’ve repeated yourself four times. Your child’s still playing. You feel the heat rise in your chest. This isn’t just ignoring – it feels…
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#17: If you want them to embrace choices not just avoid consequences, then...
Picture this: Your child inches toward the top of a tree branch, legs trembling. You want to scream, “Get down now!” But will that empower your child to make…
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#16: If you're (also) getting angry with your kids, then...
Picture this: You’re yelling at your kids, anger rising as you sit in the car. Suddenly, your child asks, “Do you really need to be yelling at us right now?”…
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#15: If ADHD or Autism is defining who your child is, then...
What if the diagnosis your child was given is the wrong solution? What if the system built to help them is actually holding them back? In this episode, we…
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#14: If you believe that “Parenting is Hard”, then...
Picture this: You’re standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, awestruck by its layers and vastness. But here’s the twist: this marvel wasn’t carved by…
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#13: If trauma culture concerns you, then...
Picture this: Your child comes home, naming their anxiety, calling it universal, almost inevitable. It’s what they’ve learned—online, in therapy, from friends…
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#12: If you want to know what kids need instead of grit, then...
Picture this: Your child faces a challenge, and the world’s advice is “Push harder.” But what if that push risks burnout or makes them feel inadequate? In this…
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#11: If you want to handle “I’m bored” better, then...
Picture this: Summer starts, and structure collapses. Your kids are restless, complaining of boredom. Panic sets in—should you fill their days with camps or…
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#10: If they’re ready to give up too soon, then...
Picture this: Your child finally joins the gymnastics classes they begged for—gleeful, confident, and dreaming big. Three months later, they’re frustrated…
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#9: If you're running on fumes and still saying yes, then...
Imagine this: Your child beams with excitement about their next big activity. But all you can think is, “How can I possibly fit this in?” The schedule’s…
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#8: If your calendar runs your family, then...
Do you ever feel like your family’s calendar has a mind of its own? Like one more commitment could tip the whole schedule into chaos? In this episode, we dive…
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#7: If you’re correcting more than you’re connecting, then...
Imagine this: Every conversation with your child feels like a power struggle, leaving you wondering if you’ve already lost the connection. Do you focus on…
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#6: If you want kids who jump into action to get ready, then...
Picture this: It’s morning, and you’re already running late. You’ve told your child to hurry, again and again, but there they are—lost in their own world…
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#5: If you want to be celebrated as a loving parent, then...
Picture this: You see the term “toxic parenting” pop up on your feed—again. Words like “manipulative” and “controlling” flash at you, making you question every…
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#4: If you want kids who think responsibility is a blast, then...
Imagine this: You’re watching your child rush out the door, barely half-prepared, and you feel that familiar frustration rise—why can’t they just be more…
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#3: If you want to prepare your kids while letting them find their own way, then...
Picture this: You're sitting at your dining table, absolutely certain you know what's best for your child. Your heart races as you recognize patterns from your…
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#2: If you want to reclaim your focus and energy from screens, then...
Picture this: You're all cozy on your couch, remote in hand, snacks in the other, fighting that familiar battle between ""just one more episode"" and your…
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#1: If you want kids to engage mindfully with screens, then...
Picture this: You're curled up with your child at bedtime when a startling truth hits you – maybe our kids' screen time struggles aren't just about them. Maybe…