How To Be A More Positive Parent

Most of us know that it is important to be more positive, especially as a parent, but what are the practical steps we can take to actually make it happen? In this live video, DrPaul shares five practical strategies for being a more positive parent. This increases our confidence, helps us get kids to listen without yelling, and overall increases our joy and happiness (which is totally enough of a reason to do it in the first place).
Please take a moment to fill out this form (goo.gl/forms/rxQPMdCfXePHq4eH3) to leave us your thoughts about how DrPaul's work has personally helped you as a parent. We also want to know what your main challenges are as a parent - that's what we will be working to help you with as we move forward. Thanks for being here!
parentingpowerup.com - you can get an article version and video summary of the five points Dr.Paul covered in this live broadcast.

[@abimbolapopoola4313]

Helping my children develop emotional intelligence, is one of my biggest struggles as a mother

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

ARIMBOLA POPOOLA, love, love, love them. Discipline when appropriate and then shower them with love so they KNOW they are loved.

[@barwaqobahjacooking3263]

❤

[@marwagad3034]

I think that the most challenging thing that I face is controlling my anger infront of my kids..I am afraid they start to behave like me

[@marwagad3034]

Today I was shocked to hear my little princess started calling me names if I forced her to do her h.w...she is 4.5 years old

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Marwa Gad, You have been at the channel for a while and I know you can do this. Your little one is a bit precocious and needs to be held accountable for her words. Talk to her about how words can uplift or bring us down and practice saying nice things. She can apologize and learn.

[@petepete8888]

My little one is copying my anger outburst. I’m struggling with it

[@lidaakhavan2911]

I agree

[@mchaoster66]

That is so true I am beginning to realize that I am so toxic to my kids. This make me feel very sad because they are my life.

[@christinatoros0l69]

I struggle (as a single mother) with time management, and balancing boundaries being too hard or soft. Coming from CA- YOU'RE EXCELLENT!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Sounds like consistency, which is something I have heard from other viewers, Toro Sol. Thanks for the input.

[@judimonroe7829]

Give yourself a lot of credit. Being a single parent is so hard. I can't do well and i have a husband/father, and we are trying as a team. Stay strong n know that even in our failures, we are growing our children and our selves. 🙃

[@reenasingh-id9zh]

I am struggling with lots if things right now ,so far everything was on auto pilot ,and raising them with ideas inherited . My elder son is already 20 plus ,i hope i connect with him some day deeply

[@JoshChristinaMorales]

Honestly, I think my biggest parenting struggle is myself. Allowing myself to be too tired or overwhelmed to deal with the toddler tantrums. And reacting to things instead of taking a second to stop and think.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

The product of positive parenting is the parent. You will learn so much on this journey.

[@lindahardy335]

Dr. Paul you ROCK!!! Oh my goodness you are so knowledgeable! I devour your videos! Thank you for all that you do!!!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you, Linda Hardy. Glad the videos are engaging for you.

[@seanlucero9506]

Biggest struggle is being patient. I usually am, but then lose my patience on something less significant.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Sean Lucero, keep a log of when you lose your patience and see if anything develops. Were you extra tired, hungry, worn down some other way? You need to keep yourself charged, it really does help.

[@shawnabailey809]

Keeping my cool when they try to push boundaries

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

And those kids know which buttons to push to get to the boundaries, Shawna Bailey. Thanks for sharing.

[@sofiabessadi1973]

Same here

[@heatherland5466]

Amen

[@avelineb8239]

Thank you Dr. Paul! As a single parent I really appreciate your videos and support. You are a blessing! Coming from Vancouver Canada 😀

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Hi Aveline B. Honored to be on your team and thank you for showing up for your child every day.

[@laurachevrette8060]

Thank you for your amazing insight on parenting and positivity! Every parent who is struggling with disciplining their children will surely benefit from these videos. I wish I had been exposed to this knowledge before kids. I am now more confident in keeping my cool when my kids don't listen (all business 😏) and when I did the first time my kids were stunned (in a good way). Also I have seen a dramatic change in their behavior with listening and taking responsibility! I love your channel and I am so grateful for you and your work!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Glad to have you at the channel, Laura Chevrette. Thank you for being a part of our Live On Purpose community.

[@saraares7083]

I struggle with providing the motivation for my kids to do their responsabilities. Choose love when being with their siblings.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

That is a big one, Sara Ares. Thank you for commenting.

[@ivanceniceros9950]

Dr. Paul I'm going to tell you this from the bottom of my heart thank you for everything you do you have changed my perspective on so many different things that I can't wait to see when you put out new videos thank you very much sir and may God continue to bless you

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you, IVAN CENICEROS, glad to have you at the channel.

[@robertbellot3481]

Thanks for the info Dr.Paul.

[@cristianefurtado7243]

I’m a single mom going through a nasty divorce. My child is a victim o domestic violence and inappropriate touch from her dad. My child had been baked act. Diagnosed with major depression, major anxiety and odd. My biggest struggle is learning with my child being so defiant and not to argue back.

[@lourdesstroh4727]

I am a grand parent of a 7 yr old girl..i sm struggling because i cannot control my anger..my grandchild dont listen ang when i get angry she will ask "you'll not love me..and sometimes i answer her yes ...but i dont like your character...

[@lourdesstroh4727]

×am

[@michellehuynh2157]

I’m always yelling and angry with my 4 year old daughter. Every time that happens I have the mom guilt. I really want things to change. I watch your videos almost everyday and try my best to apply it. But when I fail to show up as a positive parent, I get so upset with myself and feel like I’m not doing a good job as mom.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thanks for sharing!! You are the mom your daughter needs and you show that by continuing to show up every day and try your best.

[@kavitagupta9916]

This is how I feel

[@KaroAdC]

That’s when I am using medical medium guilt and shame shot. Sounds crazy but is really really helping a lot to be better and builds your brain over time 😉

[@Pausereflectandbreathe]

Thank you for being in my parenting team Dr. Paul! You rock! ^_^

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are welcome, hopefaithluvfabulous, I am honored.

[@truthseekertruthspeaker]

Bless you🙏🏽🌺You are teaching me to be a better parent day by day!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

SuvaFiji75 Oakland, CA, I am honored to be on your team.

[@deanehm3723]

Hi Dr. Paul!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Dean Ehm, I am honored to be on your team. Thank you!

[@Jmtg84]

Thank you for putting this great info out there! My biggest struggle as a parent is staying consistent. We will have a screen time, dinner or bedtime schedule set up that works great, but it always seems to get off balance, spin out of control and go back to a chaotic free-for-all until I can’t take it anymore, create a new schedule and start over. I have been doing this for 5 years and so far there hasn’t been anything I have tried that has helped me stick to a routine consistently for the long-term.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You got this! Don't give up. It takes a long time to break some habits that are drilled into us. Consistency is challenging as your life is constantly evolving.

[@Jmtg84]

Thank you! Your KZbin channel is so helpful.

[@youmakemehappy7]

This was amazing!!!💙💙 I wish I was there for the live! I'm reading thru the live comments and everyone is so nice & going through the same things that I am!💙 love thus village.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Sara Ferguson, I do too.

[@willsmith6639]

I was brought up with a fishing rod on my backside at a minimum of every third day... Today I have two daughters, I found you because I was looking for a better future for them. You have given me some good tools and things to think about. I want to say thank you.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Will Smith, I am glad you found us and that you are going to raise your daughters differently than you were. go.liveonpurposecentral.com.

[@conniec8626]

Balance of life in general, child and youth electronic addiction, on demand shows they prefer that I don't, entitlement, social media distraction, comparisons and lack of connection from generation to generation...thank you for these tutorials. Your presentations are heaven sent. Thank you!!!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Connie C, thank you, honored to be on your team.

[@Manifest-888-11]

You are very polished!!! Loving your guidance. Thank you for your passion and love. My kids will thank you one day!!!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are so welcome! Candace Liebenberg, I am glad that you can see the results may not pay off for a bit and are willing to do the hard work now.

[@JEllis-gq5dh]

Thank you so much. I'm glad I've discovered your videos. My biggest struggle currently is raising an only child, 3 year old during a pandemic with no other kids for her to interact with. Internet video chats don't seem to do much as far as teaching her social skills. I hope you will do a video about parenting toddlers during covid.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Jenny Ellis, I don't know where you live, but in most places, it isn't required to keep your child completely away from other children. Some have playgroups and keep to the same kids, limit it to 5 kids or so and practice good hygiene.

[@plumbergirl1985]

Being to strict or not strict enough. Not knowing if what I’m doing is right.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I have heard that one many times, plumbergirl1985. Difficult to see when we are in the thick of things.

[@laurilock470]

Hello from Queen Creek, Arizona

[@laurilock470]

I think I talk and explain too much. Is that possible?

[@laurilock470]

How to get my teenager to accept responsibility

[@laurilock470]

I guess I have a lot if challenges, lol!

[@mayralvera]

Dr. Jenkins, it's such a blessing to have you doing all these videos that are so helpful to me right now. I'm having a lot problems with my 16 year old daughter and your videos have been a big inspiration and so helpful tips/messages. May God bless you and your lovely family.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are very welcome

[@taghreed134]

Thank you so much, Dr. Paul. I learned a lot from your videos. Keep on, please.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

No plans to stop, Taghreed Abu Sarhan. Thank you for watching.

[@lauralivinglife1526]

My biggest struggle is having energy to play with my 2 year old son when I get off of a 12 hour work day. I'm from Texas. Just found your channel. New Subscriber here!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Transitioning from work to home and the demands there can feel overwhelming at times, Laura Living Life. Thanks for the input and glad to have you at the channel, newest subscriber.

[@ladelequimpo5499]

I am from South Africa . Your show is really helping me so much. Thank you.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Ladele Quimpo, Welcome to the channel.

[@armoryourcastle]

Dr Paul, you are my favorite parenting instructor!! This isn't live anymore, but I want to reach out in the hopes that my issues can be addressed. I'm a mom of 6 and struggling with a child (now a young teen) with a mood disorder, who is ADHD and unable to complete a task to save her life. I worry that she won't be able to care for herself as an adult. She is often upbeat and sweet and overly ecstatic, and then mood swings turn to extreme raging anger flares and property destruction for simple things like being asked to turn off the computer, not finding her shoes, or realizing at the last minute that she was supposed to do an assignment/project and she can't even bring herself tho think how to do it or what her teacher said about it. Most people see her positive, happy, fun-loving, energetic side and just LOVE her! But when the storm clouds come, All hell breaks loose! I have her on EMP, which has been a godsend, and it REALLY HELPS! but she gets frustrated with the monotony of taking it and then avoids it and then we are back to square one. I have all my other kids with issues and they ALL struggle with completing chores and I am basically spending all my time at home, trying to clear the clutter, clean up after everyone, calling everyone to come to do their house cares (we call chores "cares" because chores became a dirty word and we are caring for the house). I want to create a home where I am teaching them to be self-reliant and not enable them to expect everything to be done for them. My oldest 4 are all in or entering the teen phase. They fight with each other so much. And I am trying to keep myself calm. I recognize that somehow I created this defiance and resistance. But I want to undo it! I want to make it fun and help them see it as a way to bond and enjoy work, not just see it as drudgery. AND I work at a daycare. THAT involves a whole other aspect to caring for kids! All of the teachers do things differently. But I am one who really tries to be balanced and connected. I have kids there with ODD and the struggle is real when I have 25 kids to work around and keep everyone safe and like they are at home away from home. I have to pick my battles. But sometimes one issue will get pretty intense and causes bigger issues. These kids need support and some kind of stability where discipline is like how you mentioned! How Do I get the attention in the midst of screaming kids without screaming to be heard? I am great at getting one on one, and getting to that point where we connect, but when I'm dealing with 5 at once, and 2 run off before I can address it, I'm at my wit's end.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

There is a lot going on here and I don't think I can address everything in a comment. Try having family councils with your family where you can discuss things when everyone is not fighting. See my family rules and discuss those. Have consequences and reward for when things get done. Keep it positive and they will respond positively to you.

[@TheRashalove8]

Getting them to listen to me, as their mother. I really appreciate the work you do and very excited to watch all your videos and apply the knowledge! Thank you.

[@JessicaTang9202019]

Thank you Dr.Paul,your channel and great video really really help me a lot to deal with my 2 years old son.😊😊😊

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Glad you are finding value with the channel, Jessica Ilano. Thanks for your positivity.

[@00dimples1]

My biggest struggle has a parent and I have children from 2 to 11 and 17 being the eldest is getting my children to understand that every decision I make whether they like it or not is because I want the best for them. It feels as if we speak a different language is specially with my teenager so I would say that my biggest challenge being a parent is me understanding my kids and my kids understanding me.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Can I just say I am impressed that you see it both ways, understand them and they understand you. You aren't trying to control them, but see them as individuals. Awesome. I will add this to the topic development list, Maggie Saunders.

[@ajjohn370]

This is the first and best parenting video that i encountered that really makes sense. Highlighting our job as a parent, impact of the family, and importance of discipline and its main purpose. God bless you and your family doc. Thank you. Joining from the Philippines. ❤️🇵🇭👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Honored to be on your team, Aj John. Thanks for subscribing.

[@christinehatter4978]

I live in the NY metropolitan area. The most challenging things for me as a parent is to let my adult teenagers take responsibility for their own actions, to make and learn from their own mistakes especially with suicide on the rise. Procrastinating, screen time, finances, college, Covid, breakups, etc. Thank you for your hard work and value you add to the world. It is very useful information. 🙏

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Christine Hatter, start small and work up to bigger things. You are the mother your children need.

[@zitacabrera9165]

Hi, even if this video is from two years ago yet I love it, thanks for doing this videos for parents it helps a lot 👍🏻🥰🙏

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are welcome.

[@katiejoharris]

My biggest parenting hurdle is probably dealing with my anxiety that something will happen to them and balance it out with trying to not smother them and also balance it with my faith that God has the perfect plan. I live in South Louisiana.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I got it, Katie Harris. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@benharper1506]

Listened to this a few times, probably about the third time through I was across the room and I just kept catching little bits of it but I chuckled because I realized I had heard the same thing about 10 times and it was just love them, love them... Love them. Your job is to love them." 💚💚💚

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Ben Harper, come back any time for a refresher. Love the KZbin format.

[@farmerchick3040]

Remaining calm when my child is being disrespectful to myself and others and staying detached and following through with dicipline. Still working on both but this Chanel has helped me ALOT. The book Mercury's child was also very helpful to learn how and when apply dicipline. This Chanel has been sooo helpful. Thanks so much.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Glad we have been a valuable resource for you. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@ShadowDaHam]

Keeping calm when I get overwhelmed is the biggest struggle I have

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thanks, hopefully some of the videos we have done will help you. Let us know if there is another topic we can look at.

[@happytears11]

Hello Dr.Paul.thank you for helping us . Please make a video for a parents with highly sensitive kids. Iam desperate...with regards .

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you for the suggestion, Farida Russel. Thank you for watching.

[@laurilock470]

My biggest challenge as a parent in this season of my 13 year old daughter's life, is how involved in her friendships, (or lack there of), should I be? And of course, the power struggle is always a thing. Thanks for all you do!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Lauri Lock, let her do something on her own and see how it goes. We teach our kids the best we can and then we let them make decisions and check in. You can do this.

[@mickeyserrano8396]

Thank you for ALL your help. One of the biggest issues I have as a parent is letting go and allowing life to teach its lesson

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Mickey Serrano, it can be so hard. You are doing the right thing.

[@Flaca.602]

Parenting multiple children equally.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Equal, now that is an interesting word from a psychological standpoint, since our children are not carbon copies. Thanks for the idea, Flaca B. It is added to the list.

[@ivanceniceros9950]

My biggest struggle as a parent is staying positive when I'm around the other parent. It seems as if the other parent is constantly doing things that I would drive anybody to react. However I keep letting it go and letting it go and it's starting to get to the end of my rope. From Boise id

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

We want to infect the other person with positivity, but it seems that the negative brings us down quicker. Keep at it, positivity will overpower, IVAN CENICEROS.

[@reenasingh-id9zh]

Same here ,having a hard time really making my son actually live his life . Father and son duo are stubbornly stuck into each others way .

[@amioutlaw6089]

Yaaayyyy!! Thank you so much for all your help!!!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

My pleasure, Ami.

[@AmyE89]

I love your channel! I can’t even list the things in my life your videos have just helped me so much! Anyways to answer your question about parenting: I am a mom or a 3 and 6 year old boys. The hardest thing for me is making enough time for my kids while keeping house as clean as my spouse wants it. I recently quit nursing to be a stay at home mom and I thought I’d have all this time but now it’s worse cuz my work is my home. I feel like a failure if I’m a stay at home mom and I don’t have a perfectly clean home. I’m finding myself spending less time with my little guys and feeling like I’m accomplishing nothing. My kids will be my priority one day and house will suffer then my spouse comes home and acts like I’m doing nothing lol. It’s hard to find balance I guess

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Your spouse might try what you do and see what the results are for a few days, A E. Children and a home can take up every minute. Your hard work will pay off and I hope you are experiencing some feelings of fulfillment.

[@ZohraImran]

My biggest challenge is to maintain consistency in the upbringing.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Consistency is huge and it is tougher for some people than others but it definitely a skill worth cultivating, Zohra Imran. I will have to think about this one and how it can be developed.

[@marianamartinez4106]

I struggle with staying consistently and remembering what I learned when i get tested

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Mariana Medina, you are not alone. These are skills we are developing and it takes time, but well worth the effort. Thanks for being at the channel.

[@Wendathena]

I am from CA. I really needed this video - Struggling with the distance learning with my kid not in school during the day. I have two struggles: 1) How to separate my ability to show unconditional love from my expectation of my kid's behavior and actions. My parents were very conditional in the love they showed to me (they were only happy when I behaved and performed as they wanted and withdrew love when they didn't like what I was doing). There was a lot of conflict and negativity. I don't want to be that kind of parent and I hate conflict. 2) My husband and I have very different parenting perspectives and we expect to co-parent effectively. I want to be a parent that sets limits and expectations, house rules, etc. My husband believes that setting any limits, requiring chores, etc. will just cause our son to shut down and not interact with us, and make him a less cooperative family member in the long run.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

W Shray, would you consider watching another video or 2 on how to get on the same page as your husband? I believe it can happen. If you choose to do the breakthrough call, that can be something you address as well. "How Do I Stop Arguing With My Spouse About The Kids?" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/poW3iXmjr9mEo9k "How To Get On The Same Page With Parenting" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oabLZZ2Irrx0aqs

[@merongetachew7061]

I love love your videos!!! You are helping me so much!! Thank you!!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Glad you like the videos, Meron Getachew. Glad to have you at the channel.

[@kristinwhipple1593]

The most difficult thing is communication with teenagers. They hide their feelings, and close themselves off from me. Help.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Kristin Whipple, yes, they do. Use the time in the car, no electronics to just chat, this has helped so many people I know to open up communication. Show an interest in something they love and have them teach you. It may bore you to death but it isn't about the subject, it is about the child.

[@kabosekoele-onlinemathtuto277]

Teenagers do it sometimes because they are afraid you might view them differently when they tell you the truth about how they really feel or when they feel like you wouldn't "get it". I used to do this a lot too coz I felt this way and I felt my parents always wanted to tell me how to fix the problems I faced instead of just listening to how I feel. Perhaps your kids feel the same. Try not to take it personal, they just need a mindset shift

[@irmelinjohansen2569]

Mood chances in my teenage son, it is so exstreme he mostly is negativ when he has to do the smallest daily task...

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I hope he still does the task, irmelin Johansen. Glad to have you at the channel.

[@jennyli7749]

What a fantastic video again…never fails me. This channel has been immensely helpful as a parent who struggles with self doubt and fear of the unknown territory that is parenting

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you.

[@chiaranath3479]

signing in from norway. totally love love love what you give.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Chiara Nath, thank you, glad you a part of our community.

[@merongetachew7061]

My biggest struggle is my 9 1/2 and 8 years old girls fighting all the time

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thanks, Meron Getachew, I will add the topic to the list. Sounds like some sibling rivalry. We can handle that.

[@merongetachew7061]

Thank you so much Dr. Paul!

[@ginapark2700]

I will stay tune for this too Thank you!!

[@verotaylor]

"The only parenting we used to know about was from our parents... OHBOI" OHH BOYYYYY

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I love the KZbin forum, able to get the word out of positive parenting. Thank you for helping with that, Veronica Taylor.

[@saraht5636]

Oh my goodness I love your channel. I have learned so much from you, thank you so much

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are welcome, SS T. Glad to have you at the channel.

[@peace_n_jellybeans]

Hiya from North Carolina, Dr Paul! One of the hardest things is knowing which moments should be for teaching and when I should let it play out so I can understand a bigger problem.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I understand that. Hope to see you at go.liveonpurposecentral where we have Ask Dr. Paul and other things where you can interact.

[@firangele8094]

Thank you Dr Paul! You guys are amazing, 🙏🏻 my biggest challenge is dealing with a depressed son and a depressed daughter at the same time, 😢🙏🏻

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Firangele Sepulveda, that does sound like a challenge. Model a positive approach to your problems.

[@syshorizonenterprises7893]

My challenging is to have more time to learn from you and other experts. I find your videos are very helpful.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Marsha Schroeder, I am honored to be on your team. I had one viewer tell me that she listens to my videos on her phone while she gets ready for the day and continues as she goes about the house doing work. Maybe you can do the same. :)

[@jenniferpenna6025]

My biggest challenge is being patient! Patience is a virtue I need more of!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Jennifer Penna, Yes, a lot of people are working on patience now.

[@alienstar8762]

Your the best DR 💕🙏god bless you and your family all the way 👍🏻

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you! You too!

[@Bravelyrising2024]

You are so helpful and brilliant! Thank you!!!

[@mamybamba3948]

This is amazing! You’re a blessing to me.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Wow, thank you!

[@mariselagonzalez1381]

From Texas. I am so glad I found your channel. Dealing with an almost 13 yr old having difficulty communicating with me, also wants to have social media and not participate with house chores or even outing as a family. Please help I’m loosing my mind.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Marisela Gonzalez, don't lose your mind, sounds like typical teenage behavior, until we step in with consequences. I am glad you found the channel, now go to the playlist for teens and watch some videos to give you an idea on getting clear on what you control and what you don't.

[@alphamoseray6130]

Am from Sierra Leone and i love the five key points you have made in this video, but the first two s very key as a parent.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Alpha Moseray, Thank you. I am glad you could watch.

[@winterjohnson4459]

I am sooo happy to have a team by my side, it feels good to know I am not alone 💕💕💕💕💕

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

We are here for you!

[@paolalancellotti929]

Thank you Dr Jenkins ! My biggest struggle is to set limits and bounderies.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Paola Lancellotti, You are not alone.

[@deborahmeek6529]

Thanks for your videos, I honestly loved babies toddlers and young kids, I have a teen and a tween now I honestly have trouble parenting them, I had started focusing on really cleaning the house because I am so confused by my kids but you have reinvigorated me to try harder with parenting

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

We all need a parenting power-up now and then, Aspen Love. Glad you found the channel.

[@akmaristify]

Thank you Dr Paul Jenkins. I'm signing in from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Keep up the good work.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are very welcome.

[@astrowhale1770]

Hello . I have just discover you in 1 hour ago and here we are you had a live . I was so angry yesterday my teenage. All your KZbin were so helpfull

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Welcome!! See the playlist for lots of videos and hopefully we can help you. Hopefully you will join us for the next LIVE.

[@laurentyler904]

Hi Dr Paul! Commenting from lovely Phoenix AZ... my biggest struggle is having been tipped over for too long. My oldest (8) is special needs with PANS as well as autistic, ODD and ADHD behaviors. Yikes. I have had my confidence as a parent crushed by my sons non stop power struggles, oppositional and negative attitude and violent outbursts towards me and his younger siblings. I haven’t been able to feel much more than the obligation to love him in the past few years, I want to show my love but he is constantly disrespecting me, my boundaries and any attempt I make to connect or provide for him. It’s like he lives in the land of NO. I have literally drained my family’s bank account trying to get him help (therapists and specialists) and nothing has worked and now I just feel resentment. To make matters difficult, he only has the worst behaviors from Nov-April while he is flaring from PANS and the rest of the year we are trying so hard to catch up emotionally/socially/academically. I’ve been tipped over so long I’ve been dreaming of the day I *might* get a break from him. Maybe a video on coping with special needs parenting? How can I get back on track?

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you for being at Live On Purpose TV, Lauren Tyler. Children with special needs do need extra help and love, and it sounds like you are doing your absolute best to give both. We do have a video called "How To Work With Special Needs Kids" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2SUo4umpMZniLs, but I will also consider your suggestion. In the meantime, please check out the following for further assistance: "How To Deal With Child With ODD" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/raitp4BmqLymeMk "How To Discipline A Child With Oppositional Defiant Disorder" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3bGnIiqrNCZpZo "How To Parent A Child With ADHD" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJjYXpKjmpyHe5Y "Proven Natural Remedies For ADHD In Children" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3rFiJqrr9aajdE "How To Help A Child With ADHD Without Medication" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGm3ZqV_jNaFrKM We have other parenting tips on our Positive Parenting Playlist at kzbin.info/aero/PLq2mRDkHEBPCclxt6agg3wrLBRkL7CCwU. You may also want to consider taking advantage of our free 25 minute call with one of our Live On Purpose coaches. If that sounds interesting, please go here to schedule: DrPaulJenkins.com/breakthroughcall Best wishes to you and your family.

[@verotaylor]

Signing in from Argentina and very thankful for your existence

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Wow! Thanks for joining the channel, Veronica Taylor.

[@graceperedo452]

my challenge as a parent: getting my children to obey and be consistent with it without reminding them over and over again..

[@lidaakhavan2911]

Love your teachings...from South Africa 🤩

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I am honored, Lida Akhavan! Thank you.

[@malikakamkar7813]

Very good videos. Thank you Dr. Paul for healing moms)) I watch your videos every day. Canada.

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Malika Kamkar, thank you.

[@fabiolatelisma9508]

Where have you been...All my life I love this very helpful topics.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you, Fabiola Telisma. Honored to be on your team!

[@glamnails4554]

Mr.Paul you are amazing mentor ! I have learned so much from you ! You deserve millions of followers !

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you, we are almost at 400k, please share.

[@KaterinaPieroua]

Im from Cyprus i ve been watching your videos for a year so Thank you. Im a mom of 5 18years 15years 9 year 3and 1,5. Very busy allday and night. It is so challenging 5 different people 😁different characters and sooo many expectations from mom im soooo tired

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are so welcome, Katerina. Honored to be on your team.

[@fanglingnewman4333]

Thank you for the awesome advice.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabethrados8525]

Biggest struggle is consistency. Moods, lack of sleep, hunger, just being on top of my game sort of stuff. It is so difficult to put my own needs for some things in front. I just remember, you can't give out of an empty cup. It is amazing how the natural instinct to care for others can contradict the need to care for ourselves so we have something to give.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thanks for watching, Elizabeth Rados. Yes, it does seem so natural to take care of others before yourself. You're also right about the empty cup. Do the best you can to take care of yourself so there is more to give to your children.

[@darloonie9465]

From Lake Charles, Louisiana. I have 3 kids ages 9, 7 and 3. My biggest struggle right now is the frustration and in response my short fuse when my children don't obey. Like when I tell them to get ready for bed and they ignore me and keep doing whatever they are doing or cause delay by moving at a snails pace.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Move bedtime up to 6:30 so they have plenty of time, Darloonie. Half kidding, great topic, thanks-

[@patricia-annehorton2409]

I love watching your channel i am in Australia and i struggle with constantly

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Patricia-anne Horton, welcome to our community, thank you.

[@jillspurlin7310]

Thank you for every thing. It is so helpful that I have your videos. It has helped me a lot. I am still working on it. It will being a working process.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are welcome, Jill Spurlin. We are all a work in progress. I am honored to be on your team.

[@ernestogodoy979]

Dr. Paul I am a non-custodial parent, and my biggest struggle is being influential and creating a bond in small amounts of time, I feel like time is my enemy, and I often find myself trying to do many activities as I can possibly do for my child in such little time, that I see another problem developing, there is no sense of normalcy, because I try to make all these memorable moments and teach my values, I would like to teach discipline so I can help raise a confident child, but I dont think I have enough time to do that, in the end i feel like i am not doing enough, but also limited in doing more. Thank you for the insight.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Ernesto Godoy, you need to get clear on what you can do and what you have to let go and how to transition from the time with the child and what you do. We would love to assist you with this, if you would like to take advantage of a free 25 minute call with one of our Live On Purpose coaches. If that sounds interesting to you, please schedule the call at: DrPaulJenkins.com/breakthroughcall. Thank you for watching, and I appreciate you being the best parent you can for your child.

[@Affanaman21]

Thanks, Dr. Paul

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

My pleasure.

[@mandyalford5621]

I was initially typing my “struggle” in the form of “my KIDS keep doing x y and z” but then realized my real struggle is with ME. How do I stop trying to control them (5 and 2). When they’re newborn, you control everything. As they age, how can we pull back but at the same time teach them? Hopefully that makes sense haha! Thank you, Dr. Paul! From Arkansas!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

The simple rule is to not do for a child what they can do for themselves. That helps us to step back and realize what they can do (celebrate here, it is an accomplishment for us and them), and assist where they still need help. Takes a load off of us, Mandy Alford.

[@marycurrin911]

Biggest challenge is taking care of myself, staying positive, and not taking their negativity personally.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are in the right place.

[@Kyle_Mo]

Dealing with my PTSD outburst from combat related PTSD when I get irritated. It is something I go to therapy for but hasnt been changing much.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

First, I want to thank you for your service, Kyle Morrison. Second, I want to offer several resources to you: We have a Positive Personal Development playlist, which will help you cultivate positivity in different areas of your life so that will know how to choose positivity in a variety of situations - kzbin.info/aero/PLq2mRDkHEBPCYtqYUCuzsyYpAlzKZDVVV . We also have the "Stay Positive In a Negative Situation" playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLq2mRDkHEBPBZvvJil5bTRokIU0LS3OCA . That one has some really good videos, such as resiliency, how to stay positive no matter what, and mental health self care strategies. This one might be a good one to start with: "How To Heal From A Traumatic Experience" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvQl3Roi76HqLc Another option is to take advantage of our free 25 minute call with a Live On Purpose coach. Coaches are different than therapists; here is a video that explains my take on it: "What's The Difference Between Therapy And Life Coaching?" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGSuoJl6oLR0itE If you would like to talk to a coach, go here to schedule the call: DrPaulJenkins.com/breakthroughcall . We have more resources, but I don't want to overload you with information. I think these are a good place to start. If you want to know more, please let me know in another comment. Best wishes, and I hope we can be of service to you.

[@winterjohnson6706]

I love every video you have done, they have helped me soooo much

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you, Winter Johnson. Look up our video on the playlist about hitting.

[@jbn9029]

Not only is he so transformational in his teaching but hilarious "...but if you're out cold in the isle..."🤣🤣🤣🤣 ❤️

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

JB N, thanks, glad you are a part of our positive parenting community.

[@rajalakshmiki4954]

Thank you Sir ,your videos are awesome.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you, honored to be on your team.

[@oliver0liver]

My husband left our family when my daughter was 4, never visited or called her. Around the age of 12 she became very angry at him and her happy little personality began to change. My hope towards her is to be able to help her fill all the holes in her soul that her fathers abandonment caused and for her to be happy and content in her life with all of the good things that are currently in her life. I love her so much and want her to be happy and to feel loved because she is and by so many.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Oliver Oliver, you may not be able to fill every hole, but you can be there for her as she learns what it is to hurt and heal.

[@oliver0liver]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV thank you very much for your response, your videos have helped immensely and I've seen positive results with their application 🙏

[@brendavaldes4941]

My challenges every day as a parent are every single day because I have to deal with my 2 children needs, sometimes is really hard to be 100% positive. From Canada

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you for sharing, Brenda Valdes. Keep at it, the rewards are huge.

[@winterjohnson4459]

My biggest struggle with my 4 yo is going with his flow of how he wants to do things but still being able to set boundaries

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I get that, it can feel like an obstacle course. Hang in there.

[@amandac5947]

Love them no matter what & even if

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Yes! Thank you for allowing me to be on your positive parenting team, Amanda C.

[@brettfarmer7708]

Staying/regaining my calm

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Brett Farmer, got it, thanks.

[@user-sl3sz5hs1u]

You are great. Thank you for your videos. I am from Russia

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Наташа Ларина , welcome! We love that KZbin connects us with people all over the world.

[@julieryan8179]

So much good info here. Wish I could simply download all the videos into my brain and "deen!".

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Julie Ryan, that would be fun to see.

[@shantistart247]

i have this parenting issues with my daughter, i bet im not good enough and i didnt wanted to be a monster in her eyes but i already started it,. and it worries me how it will affect her when she grow up. she started to cry when someone is leaving, when i am leaving the house,. she didnt listen and just do whatever she likes yes she suppose to be playing and do mess at her age. she's 3 yrs old soon,. i wanted to help myself more to be more patient and understanding mom to her.... i really admire how you spoke, its been somehow i am listening to your advices,. more on angry management because thats my most worst enemy. i cant hold on my anger 💢. thank you for giving advice more to us,... i would really love to watch all of your video...

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Shan Tist Art, check out the playlist for other videos. You are the mother your child needs.

[@angelaalbano1446]

We got you on our team and thank you for being on my team than YOU

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Angela Albano, yes, I am on your team.

[@samiavirmani8912]

Thank you so much for teaching us ways to be a better parent. I remind myself all day that I need to love my kids no matter what and even if. I am careful now and don’t try to yell at my kids. Is it bad that one of the my kids found out that I have been watching your Chanel? They told my sister that I am acting weird? Not sure if it’s a good thing or bad?

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are so welcome! I think it is a positive thing. They notice the change and that you are trying. Some parents watch with their children (depending on the video) and have discussions about the topic. I am a fan of communication and listening to our kids.

[@nina4321]

Watching from the Philippines. I am struggling with being an "angry" mom most of the time.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Ni Na, you are not alone. Glad you are with us.

[@nina4321]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV WOW! I watched the video last night, I tried it today and there's a POSITIVE result already. This is AMAZING! YOU ARE AMAZING! I haven't yelled (hopefully I will never ever go back to that) this day yet but everything I asked them to do, they did it. My heart is soooo happy right now.