The Rock Star Parent: Recent Episodes
Dr Lee Burdge
I always thought I'd have kids, I just never intended to become a mother... Every mom has a journey into motherhood... this is mine!
This podcast is devoted to telling my story and sharing what I found to be successful along the way.
You can find more of my strategies and tools at https://parentingsecret.therockstarparent.com
What I learned as I raised my own kids- that is the secret to becoming the parent I dreamed I could be- and is exactly what I'm sharing with you. Let's ROCK this parenting thing together. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drleeburdge/support
We all experience stages in our life where we feel like we are waiting upon the Lord. How do we make the most of those periods in our life. Join Jen and Lee as they discuss this topic.
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Am I a "good parent"? It's a question every parent asks at some point. In this episode, I talk about 5 ways you can measure how you are doing as a parent. I also share some thoughts on, if you are even asking that question to begin with, odds are you are doing a pretty awesome job already.
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If you find yourself in the good cop/bad cop scenario as a parent, this episode is for you! Learn about different parenting styles and how to come together in spite of your differences.
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As parents, we indelibly impact the identity our children develop. In this episode, I talk about how and when children begin to form their identities and point out ways adults can support this process. I also throw in a few anger management tools as a bonus!
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It is so easy to get caught up in the parenting mistakes you may have made in the past, the craziness of the present, and your worries about the future. In this episode, I give 4 suggestions to help parents get out of their heads and into the moment.
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"I hate you. I wish you weren't my mom." It happens to every parent and what we said when it happened to us might not be our finest moment. Discovering what to say in that scenario can be the key to successfully navigating even bigger moments. It's about transitions. And you can stumble though them, or plan for them. Learning how to do it elegantly can make your home a place of peace.
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Self care isn't an indulgence for busy parents- it's essential. But it isn't necessarily about days at the spa. The key is it has to be restorative, not simply relaxing. In this episode, I talk about how I lost myself in the hustle of parenthood, found myself in the journey, and embraced who I had become. And how you can too...
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How can my child be so dang pleasant to everyone at school all day and completely the opposite with me? Mystery solved, and the answer isn't as awful as you might think.
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If there was a concept that sprung to the forefront in 2020, besides stocking up on toilet paper, it was becoming resilient. And it's a good skill for your kids to develop. In this episode I discuss how and why it's important to teach your kids to navigate uncertainty.
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The most common question I got as a 'football mom' was, "You let your boys play football?" Gotta be honest, it didn't feel like an actual question. Really what they were asking is, "aren't you afraid your kids will get hurt?" My answer to that question is in this episode.
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We've all had those moments as parents when we get frustrated and say into the air, "is ANYONE listening to me?" When that happens, we need to pause and ask ourselves another even more important question.
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Should we reward our kids just for showing up? Yes... But not necessarily with trophies... In this episode I talk about how parents can nurture the positive in a way that allows everyone to win.
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A two option parenting strategy can lead you into no win situations. In this episode, I discuss what a famous movie and TV character can teach parents about introducing an Option C into the equation.
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If goldfish can do it, so can our kids! In this episode I talk about aligning priorities as a way to increase compliance.
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Sometimes you are going to disagree with your parenting partner. Is compromise the best option, or is there another way? In this episode, I introduce a strategy that you and your partner can use to come to consensus, and move forward feeling confident you are really on the same page.
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Have you ever wondered why your kids seem to automatically push back when you ask them to do something? Are they just wired that way? In today's episode we discuss a possible reason why they push back like that and what you can do to stop it.
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Why finding balance is NOT a worthwhile pursuit, and how junior high school biology, equilibrium, and goldfish are where it's at. You can do it all and even wear a red cape to prove it!
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You either establish a culture in your family or you roll the dice. In this episode, I lay out a few reasons why creating a long term vision for your family will pay off big when you reach the empty nester stage.
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The Tooth Fairy has broad shoulders. She can take the hit for your parenting mistakes, but she shouldn't have to. Let's stop the guilt.
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Growing up in an atmosphere of abundance makes cultivating gratitude in our children a challenge. What can we do? The answer might be easier than you think.
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What happens when the mother's curse, a stainless steel table and a plastic fork all come together? Listen to this episode of The Rock Star Parent Podcast to find out...
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With my oldest son's 24th birthday approaching in the next few days, I pondered a question... If I could go back in time, knowing what I know now, what advice would I give to my sleep deprived, overwhelmed, young mom self???
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What if I told you my husband and I developed a framework for discussing and coming up with a plan to manage potential issues that came up with our kids? Would you be interested in hearing about it? In this episode, I spill the details on what that framework is, and how you can use it too- starting today!
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Have you ever thought you ended a call, only to discover it didn't actually disconnect? It happened to me once, and it taught me a valuable lesson about my relationship with my parenting partner.
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Did my mom teach me how to nurture by putting a plant in my bedroom and expecting me to keep it alive? In this episode, I propose there is a lesson inside the lesson.
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In this episode, I offer a 3 Step Framework to make sure your kids feel not only listened to, but also heard.
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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This is my story of loss... I remember.
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What do you do when your daughter asks, "Mom, is it OK to eat something out of a garbage can?" As I see it... you have 4 options.
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What if there was a way to seamlessly integrate your newborn into YOUR life from the minute they are born?
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What if I told you that you never have to do the heavy lifting alone? Today I'm sharing the secret I learned that turned my life partner into my parenting partner.
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Every mom has a journey into motherhood... This is mine! I always thought I'd have kids, I just never intended to become a mother...
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