Sean Donohue Show

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.

Co-parenting is hard. So hard. IF you and your co-parent, spouse or ex don't see eye to eye, then ouch. It can be so painful. Sean believes in positive parenting. And IF YOU believe in it also, and want some creative ideas and tools to get your co-parent on board, 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.

"Go and say you are sorry!" "You can't go until you apologize!" "You need to say you are sorry!" If you force your kids to apologize... If you want to stop an apologizing loop... If you don't want to just move one after bad blow-up... If you want a great skill to stop a painful behavioral pattern... If you want your kids to excel at apologies and making amends... 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.

Co-parenting is hard. So hard. And you and your co-parent, spouse or ex don't see eye to eye, then ouch. It can be so painful. Sean believes in positive parenting. And if you believe in it also, and want some creative ideas and tools to get your co-parent on board, 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.

Many parents say that their kid's whining is their #1 trigger! It's hard to be a kind, connected parent when your kid is whining or saying negative things. In this helpful, and hilarious, episode, Sean and Jordan talk about the tools we parents need to help our kids to communicate well and put the whiny ways away! 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. This also means that every parent is a leader. We lead our home...for better and for worse, we lead our kids. You should lead your home as best as you can...and Sean is here to help 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.

The rage! The explosions! The tantrums! The acting out! It's all so hard. Good news, there are many great parenting tools that can help. Join Sean as she shares some words of education and inspiration! 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.

Part 1 was so fun and helpful, we are back! Join Sean and Jordan as they inspire you to be the best parent you can be! They will share personal stories, discuss tempting and dangerous parenting pitfalls and provide wise insights into the art of parenting your modern kid! God 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 minds are so powerful. Our thoughts are powerful. How we process stressful everyday family makes all the difference. Allow Sean to coach you, teach you, and inspire you in this powerful episode. God 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.

Rainsg great kids is hard. But with good parenting tools - you can do it! In this incredible episode, Sean and Jordan talk about the importance of rites of passage and give you a number of helpful and inspirational ideas... ...that you can use in your home to help your children be ome strong young adults, and usher them into mature adulthood! God 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 sooo painful. It's horrible to feel unheard, unhelpful, unwanted...and powerless. Sean gives us great parenting tools. Tools for our minds and for our mouths. The next time we feel powerless, use 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.

In this episode, Sean shares a personal and thrilling story about a serious crisis he jumped into to help... ...and what the experience taught him about parenting and being a healthy adult. Go Deep 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 build a family of teamwork, cleanliness, selflessness and harmony. And all parents and science agree, having your children to chores is an important part of that! Get some great tips, tools and ideas from Sean to reach your kid's hearts on chores! 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.

Good parents want to impact their kids. Help them. Coach them. Guide them. This is not easy! The right mindset will help.... Go deeper with Sean at 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.

Start your day right! Allow Sean's words and these 10 statements put your mind into a state of wisdom, peace and mindfulness. 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 interesting research on parenting, parenting dos and don'ts and how we can best raise our kids. It can be helpful, confusing, challenging...and strange! Join Sean and Jordan and they share some of the latest research and discuss how to implement it 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.

Family life is so hard and stressful! But here is some good news, with some good mindset tools, if doesn't have to be. With some good parenting tools, family life can be filled with joy and happiness. Go deeper with Sean at 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 intimate "Sean Speaks" episode Sean tells a personal story about how he screwed up and lashed out...and what he did about it...and what happened next. Hear this special story and we hope you walk away feeling empowered and inspired. Go deeper with Sean at 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 there are four parenting styles. They tell us that three have negative impacts on our children, our connection and our impact - and there is one style that we should all try to thrive have! Join Sean and Jordan as they take a creative approach on this important topic - and take the parenting quiz with them! Go Deeper with Sean 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.

Power struggles are soooo hard! You end up fighting, arguing, yelling, punishing,...or caving, rescuing, pleasing...it's all so hard. Here are some great tips to avoid, defuse and thrive with them! Connect 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.

Look under the surface. Their surface. Your surface. That is where the action is. 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.

Family vacations, outings and adventures are amazing and can be so memorable...and can also be horrible, stressful, disappointing and extremely painful. We parents save, plan, prep, and then the kids act out, complain or take the experience for granted. Ouch! In this unique episode, Jordan shares the personal story of his family's two-week adventure to Scandinavia and to the actual North Pole...and the steps he and his wife Dani took to have a once-in-a-lifetime holiday trip with three young children. Connect 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.

The holidays can be so wonderful...and so stressful! Allow Sean and Jordan to share some parenting wisdom, some comfort, some tools and some inspiration - for this special time of year! 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.

Episode 33 of Sean Speaks takes a heartfelt turn as we delve into the complexities of divorce and coparenting, featuring a special guest – Jordan’s dad. In this candid conversation, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned from navigating through the storms of separation while keeping the best interests of the children at the forefront. Discover practical strategies and mindset shifts that can turn potentially tumultuous times into opportunities for growth, resilience, and stronger parent-child bonds. Whether you’re a single parent, a step-parent, or just looking to understand the dynamics of coparenting, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights and real-life experiences. Don’t miss this journey of transformation, empathy, and empowerment as we uncover the secrets to thriving amidst divorce and creating a coparenting alliance that stands the test of time. Go Deeper with Sean 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.