The Parenting Tool box - with Marishu: Recent Episodes

Colin Wiebe

The Parenting Toolbox - Parenting tips and tools every parent should know.

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We now live in an age of distraction. The main culprit is smart phones when it comes to “Tuned Out” parents. The ability to focus on our parent/child relationships is under threat due to the amount of time we spend connecting to the world via devices.

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In this episode Marishu explores the subject of people who may not want to become a parent.

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In this episode Marishu explains how living a balanced life requires attention to how you are spending time as a family. 

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In this episode Marishu discusses what to do when your child refuses to go school.

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Infusing your child with confidence starts with understanding what strengths your child possesses. There is a superstar in every child just waiting to be cheered out.

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In this episode Marishu addresses the sensitive topic of teaching kids about body image.

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In this episode Marishu looks at the issue of keeping kids at home when they are sick.

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In this episode Marishu outlines how parents can address the issue of racial bias.

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In this episode, Marishu asks the question. Are you a good parent? She share tips on how to improve your child's self esteem.

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In this episode Marishu asks, have you ever planned a meaningful conversation with your kids? A purposeful conversation is setting the intention to listen and understand as opposed to hear and fix.

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In this episode Marishu shares way to teach children about judgement and how judging others can hurt relationships.

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In this episode Marishu shares ways to keep the spirit of Christmas and the generosity of the holiday season active throughout the year.

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Christmas is over and school is back in session. In this episode Marishu give parents ideas on how to beat the January Blues. 

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In this episode Marishu talks about the importance of creating memories for children that ultimately result in Family Traditions.

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In this episode Marishu explores the normalization of anxiety in society.

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In this episode Marishu discusses the topic of enabling your children.

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In this episode Marishu discusses the relationship between nutrition and mental health.

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In this Episode Marishu explains why manners are important for children to learn.

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In this episode Marishu shares how parents should take a lesson from their children and live in the moment, play more and become like a child sometimes.

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In this episode Marishu shares ways to teach your children how to be a friend and the importance of friendships.

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In this episode, Marishu interviews Linda Stirling from thepublishingcircle.com who gives step-by-step instructions on how to publish a children's book.

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In this episode Marishu explains the process of parenting yourself to set a better example for you children.

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Are you an Authoritative Parent or an Authoritarian? In this episode Marishu and Colin discuss the differences.

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In this episode Marishu addresses both Lawnmower Parenting and Helicopter Parenting.

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In this episode Marishu and Colin discuss ways to prepare your child for the end of the school year.

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In this Episode Marishu offers new creative ways (without technology) to relieve your child from boredom

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Marishu gives parents tools and ideas for helping your children cope with their emotions

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In this episode of The parenting Toolbox, Marishu gives parents ideas on how to talk to your children about the importance of Self Care.

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In this episode Marishu gives parents ideas on how to talk to your children about the importance respecting the Earth and taking the fear out of Global Warming.

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In the episode of Parenting Toolbox, Marishu gives tips about creating healthy snacks for kids.

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Marishu and her co-host Rockstar Colin talk about what charity means to them and how you can teach children about compassion and charity.

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In this Parenting tool box episode Marishu and Colin go over the important steps in keeping a teen well informed and safe. They speak of the tips and tricks every parent should have under their belt as well as some key language and how to establish a strong line of trust honesty and empathy.

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Ricky Shetty is an amazon best-selling author for his book “wisdom from daddies” as well as the owner operator of “daddy blogger” where he depicts his perspective of being a dad and also traveling with his family.

This Canadian born Blogger has his BA in Psychology obtained at UBC and uses his skills in fatherhood to run many workshops conferences and events all over greater Vancouver. In this episode Ricky will talk about what got him started blogging , how he asked his wife to marry him in a very elaborate way , and his overall outlook on marriage.

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In this episode Marishu And Colin break down the unrealistic expectations and supply you with tips and tricks to being fulfilled in your parenting and relationships. Also touching on bridging the gap of different parenting styles; and the importance of a positive productive environment and how to achieve it.

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Marishu and her co-host Rockstar Colin, talk about the effect consumerism is having on our children

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Marishu interviews her own daughter and grand daughter and demonstrates a transformational tool that helps resolve conflict.

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Marishu interviews her own husband Daniel and together they discuss the challenges and rewards of step-parenting.

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Marishu welcomes Dan, an inner city school teacher who shares some incredible insights from working with children from all walks of life

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Marishu welcomes Michael to share his story of how he learned to cope with mental illness as a child.

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Marishu welcomes special guest, music celebrity and stay-at-home dad, Colin Wiebe to share insights on ways to effectively connect with your children

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Marishu interviews, Trina, owner of an exotic pet Rabbit. In this episode, Marishu and Trina discuss how taking care of pet can teach valuable life lessons

  • How Trina decided on adopting a Rabbit
  • Tools for taking care of pets
  • Little known facts about Rabbits

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Marishu talks with special guest, Taylor, a grade nine student who shares how Social Media and the internet plays a role in her daily life.

This interview gives parents insights and tools to cope with the ever-changing world of technology that kids are growing up with.

  • How kids are bullied with Social Media
  • When to limit internet usage
  • How Social Media sites follow kids home from school