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EP 37 | Mike Arce | Mindful Words, Mindful Parenting

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

What You'll Learn In This Show:

  • Mike chats about how being a parent is a lot like being a leader.
  • ​How important it is to let kids experience their feelings, but also help them handle them.
  • ​Recognizing that every kid learns their own way.
  • ​The power of words when it comes with raising our kids.
  • ​​Talking about our own mess-ups with our kids can bring us closer.
  • ​​Understand the importance of teaching people to control their feelings, but not dictating what those feelings should be.
  • ​And so much more...

Episode Summary:


Ready for a dose of inspiration mixed with real talk? We've got Mike Arce joining us, and it's a conversation packed with insights!

In this episode, we're tackling a topic every parent thinks about but rarely talks about: where do we get our parenting advice from? You'll be surprised by the perspectives we uncover. Stephanie also shares a personal snippet from her life – it's a story you don't want to miss!

Mike also brings his unique spin to the table, drawing parallels that will make you rethink parenting in a whole new light. We also touch on the importance of understanding our children's unique learning styles and why we should teach our kids to handle their emotions.

And here's an interesting thought: how do you think the phrase "I'm proud of you" impacts our kids? Mike's take on this might just blow your mind – but no spoilers here!

But wait, there's more! Did you know there are certain 'illegal' words in Mike Arce's household? Words that they steer clear of to foster a better environment for their kids.

Curious to know what they are? Tune in to find out!

Don't miss out on this heartfelt and insightful episode!

Quotes:


“If you can’t do it, that’s knowledge. But if you can, that’s wisdom.” - Mike Arce


“You shouldn't tell someone what to feel but it is ok to teach them to control that feeling”. - Mike Arce


“When you say the word try, you’re not committing to the thing - you’re committing to the effort.” - Mike Arce


“I’ve associated anger with low intelligence.Because if you’re angry and you act out of anger, that means you weren’t able to mentally understand and control it”. - Mike Arce


“My job is not to make sure they can behave when I’m not in the room. My job is not to get them to behave while they’re living under my roof. I believe that my job is to prepare them for a life without me.” - Mike Arce


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