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Change challenging moments with your child into rewarding ones!
Run by Dr. Betsy Blackard & her mom, our coaches support families everywhere!

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Dr. Betsy Blackard explains our Running Leap model for helping children get in touch with their own internal motivation. Check out her TEDx talk now!
“What kids know about motivation (and we don’t)” on the TEDx Editor’s Picks playlist! A photo of Dr. Betsy on the TEDx stage during her talk taken in Claremont Graduate University by @language.of.listening

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Follow @bondedparents for more parenting wisdom rooted in connection.

We rush kids to jump - to try again, to be brave, to “just do it.”
But what if their pause isn’t fear?
What if it’s preparation?

Children’s motivation works like a running leap -
the bigger the challenge, the more space they need to back up.

That step back isn’t avoidance.
It’s wisdom.
It’s their mind saying, “Wait - I’m not ready yet, but I will be.”

Let’s stop mistaking hesitation for weakness.
Because when we honor the pause,
we help them build the confidence to leap on their own terms.

SAVE this reminder for the next time your child “holds back.”
SHARE it with a parent who needs to hear that backing up is part of moving forward.

#parentingwithconnection #parentingtruths #slowdowntospeedup #parentingtips #tedx #drbetsyblackard

Credits:
Speaker: Dr. Betsy Blackard @language.of.listening )
Platform: TEDxClaremontGraduateUniversity | YouTube by @language.of.listening

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Thank you, Dr. Betsy Blackard, for diving into this conversation with me! 💬✨
Parenting scripts are useful—especially in those moments when our kids catch us off guard. Like when they say, “I hate school!” and we’re just trying to find the right words. 😆 Grateful for these tools that help us respond with calm, empathy, and connection.

#EntryLevelMom #ParentingTools #MindfulParenting #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingJourney #PodcastMom #ConsciousParenting #ParentingScripts #ParentingSupport by @language.of.listening

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🚀 Raising a Child with ADHD?

Here at Language of Listening® we know that all kids are unique. And kids with ADHD can sometimes feel EXTRA unique, especially if you don't have the right tools!

That's where the Parenting Your ADHD Kid Summit comes in!

Hear from Dr. Betsy and 28+ other experts for tips and tools that actually work!

🏃Dr. Betsy speaks about the Running Leap, our revolutionary coaching tool that will completely transform how you see avoidance and procrastination--and respond to it!

Plus, learn how to:
✅ Create an ADHD-friendly home
✅ Support emotional regulation through the sensory systems
✅ Set screen time limits—without the battle
✅ Use food + supplements to support brain health
✅ Improve sleep for everyone in the house 💤
✅ Use gentle discipline strategies rooted in connection 💛
✅ And more!

Whether you’re new to ADHD or deep in the parenting trenches—this summit is packed with insights you can use right away. (Because we are ALL about practical tips here at LoL)!

🎁 And the best part? It’s FREE and totally online!

Link to sign up is in the pinned comment!

#ADHDParentingHelp #PeacefulParenting #NeurodiverseFamilies #ParentingSupport #ParentSummit #ADHDLife by @language.of.listening

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Thank you @dr.betsyb for discussing this self coaching topic with me. We can use different perspectives to coach ourselves through any situation! 🩷🩷🩷 by @language.of.listening

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Thank you @dr.betsyb for being a wonderful guest. Part 2 is coming tomorrow, Friday. We discuss the powerful connector of joining kids in their present experience, right where they are.
🩷Also shout-out to #insideoutmovie for teaching about sadness, and how the range of emotions is healthy and useful in processing experiences! by @language.of.listening

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Thank you @drbeckyatgoodinside and @dr.betsyb for teaching about this principle that we are all good inside. @language.of.listening you've given me tools to access the inner good child, despite frustrating behavior at times. Episode comes Wednesday! by @language.of.listening

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Mastering Mom Life: Unlocking Conflict Resolution with @language.of.listening 💡✨ Thank you @dr.betsyb for being a guest (round #2!). The episode publishea on Wednesday! by @language.of.listening

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If you've been following us for a while, chances are you've tried SAY WHAT YOU SEE with your own kids. Although it can transform an interaction, we have found that there are a couple of expert tips that make it super effective for creating true connection.

📺 In the recording of Dr. Betsy's live webinar, she shares scripts and insights about connecting with your child.

https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/LanguageofListening by @language.of.listening

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Thank you @language.of.listening for sharing your wisdom about staying on the same page as our kids! Podcast episode is coming tomorrow! #podcastclips #motherhood #connection #kidsaregoodinside by @language.of.listening

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Visit our website to learn more about our approach, meet our coaches, and take our online classes! A blue and orange text post that reads, "We teach life coaching skills you can use in daily interactions with children that change what you see and how you react. Each time you use your new skills, children's resistance disappears and their best selves appear like magic!" The background image is a child's hand in a larger hand. by @language.of.listening

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