Episode 255: Powerful Parenting Tools

Vanessa Kahlon, MA is the founder of Kahlon Family Services School, a non-profit organization that provides education for (K-8) along with resources and support to families with strong willed children, that some would call 2E (twice exceptional). After being an in-home Behavior Specialist and Supervisor of various California Behavioral Programs for many years, she came up with the idea of Yoga Education for Autism Spectrum and spent her free time creating her own program after years of studying Clinical Psychology and working with different populations around trauma, attachment issues, and family dynamics. YEAS YOGA is an exciting and personal Yoga Curriculum for children that benefits Self-Regulation. Her book, "Shut Up & Parent" gives parents the tools for managing their kids' daily behaviors. Vanessa is a Family Interventionist, offering comprehensive and individualized coaching and support regularly. She hosts the podcast, “Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon,” and lectures at numerous schools and organizations."

Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Vanessa Kahlon about discovering and using powerful tools for more successful parenting.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• The idea behind “Shut Up and Parent!”
• Knowing your child’s learning style
• The importance of relationship building
• The 3 R Method- Redo, Rewind, Repair
• Tips on getting though a child’s meltdown
• Behavior should not be viewed as “bad,” but rather a symptom of how your child feels internally.
• What drives Vanessa and keeps her joyful when working with children who aren’t always happy with her.
• Learn more about Kahlon Family Services School
• What is “Twice Exceptional” or 2E?
• The power of giving your child choices instead of constantly saying “no” and making “yes” more successful
• Teaching self-regulation
• Phrases to cut from your parenting vocabulary
• Learning to let go of past behaviors and actions

Connect with Vanessa:

• Website http://www.vanessakahlon.com/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/parenting_with_vanessa_kahlon/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithVanessaKahlon/
• Twitter https://twitter.com/kahlonfamilyser 
• Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessakahlon
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQzf3liP-rSScoRRMoL7Kw

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