Sean Donohue Show

You play different parenting roles with your kids. Nagger. Pep-Talker. Teacher. Homework Reminder. Mentor. Snuggler. Drill Sergeant. The roles you pick are important. And as your kids age and get older, your roles MUST CHANGE! What roles do you play? Do you enjoy playing that role? Does your child enjoy you playing that role? Take Sean's quiz to learn, be inspired, and to grow as a parent! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Acceptance is a complicated topic when it comes to our own children. Why? Good parents say no. "I won't accept that." For some topics, parents are the only people in the world who are going to say "no" to their child...who will not accept a choice or pattern. But if you say no too many times, you become a mean, authoritarian parent that a kid won't trust - it can be so confusing! This episode with help. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every child asks, "Who am I?" "Am I strong?" "How do I feel about my family?" "How do I feel about morals?" "What do I believe about myself?" Join Sean and Jordan as they share parenting tools and strategies that will help you shape your kids' hearts and minds. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this helpful and inspirational episode, Sean shares helpful tools and tips on how you can deepen the closeness with your most challenging child. How to break down walls and be their "Person". We will also listen to a quote from a famous inspirational speaker and discuss it. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It can be so hard to really listen to your child or teen. They trigger you. Provoke your fears. Anger you! But if you want to experience a new realm of parenting, you have to get there. This episode will help. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Sean and Jordan as they each share the Top 5 List: The Worst Things About Being a Parent. And like they always do, they will also share some words of inspiration and tools for your toolbox! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is your kid a debater? A master manipulator? Have you said, "This kid could be a lawyer!" Does your kid tempt you or bother you...and then you break? If you said 'yes' to any of these, you are not alone...and you need good parenting tools! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this important episode, Sean takes a deep dive into your mindset and thought patterns. He provides tips and tools on how to best process your thoughts and emotions in those hard moments - every parent needs these tools! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Garrett Fuller performs as different characters, does improvisational comedy and makes millions of people laugh every day! He is probably your husband's favorite comedian. (He is Sean's!) But let's talk to the man behind the mask...the Dad. The husband. The actor who has spent years of hard work on his craft. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Find Garrett everywhere on social media under the title "Wayne County Lyfe" or go to www.waynecountylyfe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our goal should be to build a home culture of trust. Harmoney. Teamwork. This means that you ask a child to do something and you can trust it will be done...and you don't have to yell, remind, nag or punish. And trust means so many more things... Sean will help you build a beautiful, trustworthy home. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who is going to teach your children to be patient? For better or worse, you are already teaching them. Every parent should do the inner work to grow in patience. Patience is a key to a healthy home and being a healthy parent. Allow Sean to coach and inspire you. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our kids can bring out the worst in us! But when you have this ratio down, you will see so many amazing things happen to your parenting and your family. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our kids should listen to us. It's no fun reminding. Yelling. Feeling ignored or unheard. This episode will show you how! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean and Jordan bring in author and expert Richard Capriola to have a meaningful conversation about how to keep our kids off drugs, how to respond if you find drugs, and some great strategies to raise healthy, lovely kids! Buy Richard's book: The Addicted Child Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all want a peaceful home. No yelling, screaming, arguments. Peace and love. But in the stresses of everyday life, we parents can develop an avoidance pattern. We make excuses for why we appease our kids or give in to them. In time, this causes MAJOR problems. If you are having a hard time stepping into the conflict of everyday parenting and home life, this will help. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parents are teachers and every home is a school...and one of the most important lessons a child need to learn is about trust. And how trust is the backbone to every healthy person and healthy family. This episode will help you increase your teaching. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parenting is so hard, but when you and your partner/co-parent are not on the same page, it can be even more difficult! Painful. If you want to have a healthy, happy family, you are going to have to do your part - and be a great partner! Sean and Jodan share some great tools, skills and insights! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parenting is so hard. Sooo hard. But here are 5 hard that the BEST of the BEST do. Listen and ask yourself, "Do I do these 5 hard things?" Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You love your kids! You want them best for them! Join Sean as he encourages and empowers you! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamly.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are five stages of parenting....and we parents MUST shift our parenting strategy and approach as we go through the stages! Join Sean and Jordan as they discuss the five stages and give you the TOOLS you need to thrive. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether you love The Office or not, you will love this podcast! Jim and Pam are two of the most iconic tv characters of all time! We can learn a lot about good parenting from their interactions with the craziness of Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute and The Office characters. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parenting is less about how to speak to your kids... ...and more about how to speak to ourselves. It's a constant mind game. And it's hard. And gets harder during the teen years. Our ego gets triggered. Our fears. Our past. Our morals. This episode will help you to thrive. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all feel lost and hopeless at times. Discouraged. We've all been there! Every parent should listen to this podcast..and save it for when those dark times hit hard. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reactive parents...this episode is for you! If you get triggered...this episode is for you! Or send this to a parent you love and want to help to become less reactive, less triggered. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Authoritarian parents can be strict. Intense. Harsh. Like drill Sargents. Or police Sargents. But your home is not an army barrack. Or a firehouse. Or a business. Or a competition. It's a place where little humans live and learn. Join Sean as he talks about intense parenting and how to best move past it into more, gentle, flexible, authoritative practices. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parents - what do you think about? Why? Your thoughts matter. Why? Because your thoughts become your reality. Your moods. Your emotions. Your actions and reactions. Your thoughts matter..but most of all, your Top 10 Thoughts matter! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parents, we hate feeling powerless! Parents, we love feeling powerful! And they are both a normal part of everyday parenting. And if you can thrive with these two emotions....good things will happen. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your child is never going to take a class on "trust". What it is. What it isn't. How to build it. How to break it. Why it's the key to every healthy relationship. Why it's the key to having a healthy family. Why it's the key to thriving the teen years. So who will teach them? Parents are teachers and every home is a school. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Leave me alone" One word answers. "I'm fine." "Please stop talking to me." "This is why I don't talk to you!" Fight. Flight. Freeze. It's hard when your child shuts down. Avoids. Flights. Freezes. Here are some tools. Gp deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you were a child, did you have a parent who could hold your emotions? This is a hard thing to do... They can be angry. Salty. Rude. Nasty. Mean. They can also be quiet. shut down. Avoident. We get triggered. We can feel attacked, rejected, disrespected, scared and many other things. We want to change them. Fix them. Stop them from...feeling. This episode will help. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parenting can be confusing! So many issues to stress about and worry about. Sean helps us to thrive in our top goal, our top priority! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is some amazing research on parenting, parenting dos and don'ts and how we can best raise our kids. This research can be helpful, confusing, challenging...and strange! Join Sean and Jordan as they discuss how to implement good things into our modern homes. And if you want to go deeper with Sean visit www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Researchers tell us that you and I are always sending out "bids for connection". And so do you kids... And so does your spouse/partner... Bids are a sort of invitation for attention. Some are small and subtle. Some are loud and obvious. Let's excel at seeing them and responding. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all want to be a loving, patient, positive, hopeful parent. But it's hard. The daily grind and stresses bring out the worst in us! Allow Sean to empower and inspire you. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Humans parent their children in incredibly unique and different ways. Your next-door neighbor may have 180-degree different methods than you. And other countries are doing some very cool, amazing, positive...and interesting things! We can all learn from each other Join Jordan and Sean as they travel the world learning and laughing together! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They don't listen. Don't obey. They misbehave. Act lazy. Defiant. Blame. Whine. Argue. This episode will help. Listen and learn the secrets to reaching your kids' hearts. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You want to make a deep, genuine impact on your children. You want to be their role model. You want them to have positive memories of their childhood. You want them to remeber you as a loving parent. Legacy. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean has been listening to our sons and daughters for 25+ years. They have told him many things. Shared their feelings. Their fears. Their dreams. And now he will tell you. Enjoy part 4 of this popular series. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all saw it. It was shocking. Disturbing. It affected many of us. Star player Travis Kelce verbally attacks his coach and even bumps the man! Our kids were watching. Is this ok? Is this how he treats Taylor Swift? Lots has been said about this...but here is a fresh take. Tune in to hear how you can view this situation, relate it to your family, and improve your parenting! Fo deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all want to be close with our kids. But it's hard. It can be hard when they are young...and even harder during their teen years. But have hope. With the right tools and approach, and a healthy mindset, you can be closely connected to your child! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feeling powerless around your child/teen is a horrible feeling. Feeling unheard. Like you have no control. Not good feelings. Sean shares some amazing parenting tools for these hard moments. Grow your mind and your toolbox - and enjoy! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean has been working with hurting kids and families for 25 years...and has seen a lot. Just like the tv show, The SuperNanny, Sean sometimes travels inside of homes to coach/counsel in-person with parents, kids and teens in person.... ...and he has been a part of some incredible stories! Listen to 5 stories of teenagers. They are stories of intense pain....intense healing...and intense change! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have that one kid... The "challenging kid." The one who pushes our buttons more than the other kids....who gets under our skin. The "hard one". If you have a kid like that - this episode is for you! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Under-parenting is not good. Over-parenting is not good. We all struggle with one of them. We all want to find that sweet spot of balance. This episode will help! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can under-parent a kid. And yes... You can over-parent them. Listen and learn about the signs of over-parenting, the dangers, how to stop....and how to find that right balance! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parenting experts have put labels on the various parenting styles. Just like labels on a spice rack or a filing cabinet, labels help us to understand and organize. Parenting labels can help us to know ourselves, and change ourselves. Take Sean's quiz and see where you stand! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all want our kids to obey. Comply. Cooperate. Respect. We all want to raise good, obedient kids. Some parents demand it. They use fear, punishments, and threats to get kids to behave. Before you do, listen to this episode and consider what Sean teaches instead. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In part 2 of this powerful series, Sean and Jordan open up and talk about how they've carried some baggage from their past into their present parenting. Their realness and vulnerability will help you to be real and vulnerable.....and look into your past... Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you were a kid, did your parents do a good job of sharing their feelings with you? Most of us this say - No. Some would say NOOOO!!! It's interesting how the only emotion that some parents share with their kids is...anger. It's hard to do something that our parents did not model for us. Some parenting experts tell us horrible advice - to never share our feelings with your kids. Such bad advice, and research his debunked this! This is a must-listen for all parents. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's clear as day - our childhoods shapes our adulting. But in sooooo many ways especially, our childhoods shape our parenting. For better and for worse. Let's make it, for the better. In this intimate episode, Sean and Jordan get into a time machine and go back in time..to our childhoods. They teach you things you probably don't know. Help you see connections that you have not seen. Help you make changes you have struggled to make. And you give you lots of tools and support for your parenting journey. It was so good we did a part 2! Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.