Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. One of the most important skills parents can learn is the art of fixing vs. helping. It's a delicate balance that can have a profound impact on a child's development and well-being. Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane about fixing vs helping. Motivation Guide In this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, join with parents all over the world who are successfully using these 3 steps and 7 quick tips to motivate their children and teens to respond to requests without meltdowns, distractions, or pushback. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Diane and Elaine stress the importance of letting children know that it's okay to seek assistance, fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills. Elaine and Diane agree; by staying composed, both parents and children can navigate difficulties effectively, validate emotions, and engage in collaborative problem-solving. Elaine and Diane stress the importance of understanding and fostering resilience in children, especially in the context of neurodiversity. Links Mentioned: Parenting Style Quiz: https://impactparents.com/help-for-parents/free-parenting-style-quiz?utm_campaign=imp-freebie&utm_source=podcast-episode-163&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=parenting-style-quiz-new Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y42_YS3w3Is&t=775s How Do I Get My Kids to Talk to Me? 4 Communication Tools: https://youtu.be/z_sfOuGaEC0 Asking For Help: Why Is It So Difficult?: https://youtu.be/tK52aEi_VgM?si=eqikl2AjSQX_dIGS Ask Your Kids: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/ask-kids/ Failing Forward: Make Every Mistake A New One: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/failing-forward/ Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fkaTwitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices