Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss motivation.   How to Talk to Your Complex Kids [and Other Important Relationships] Strained communication can create a hot mess of misunderstanding and conflict -- whether it's with your kids or any significant relationship in your life. In this FREE guide, you'll discover your role in communication dynamics and 10 simple but effective ways to help you build more trust and calm in your communication with your complex kids -- and any relationship.  https://impactparents.pages.ontraport.net/communication-tools?utm_campaign=Podcast&utm_source=episode&utm_medium=cta&utm_content=communication   Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Elaine and Diane explain rather than solely emphasizing external standards, encourage children to tap into their intrinsic motivation and values. Building a foundation of positivity and encouragement in relationships can strengthen trust and communication. Elaine and Diane discuss employing tools such as showing compassion, asking open-ended questions, and acknowledging positive aspects first when offering feedback.   Related Links: A Raccoon on Meth:  https://georgemahood.substack.com/p/a-raccoon-on-meth 3 Step Method to ACE Communication with Complex Kids & Teens:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/3-steps-to-ace-communication-with-complex-kids-teens/ How Do I Get My Kids to Talk to Me? 4 Communication Tools:  https://youtu.be/z_sfOuGaEC0 Success! Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Home:  https://youtu.be/CcHgigVXwFk Connection & Compassion: Parenting Children & Teens in Difficult Times:  https://youtu.be/0pZJhzfTeVU It's No Mystery: Why Kids Resist Help & How to Change It:  https://youtu.be/LMHWwk0IpiQ The 4 Sources of Conflict in YOUR Home: Part 1:  https://youtu.be/VpRSaIExzQ4?si=n7OlRbOS9uQXU5XZ The 4 Sources of Conflict in YOUR Home: Part 2:  https://youtu.be/T38c20219ho?si=4TuluF6mgj6j_kTR Parenting ADHD Now summer summit -- Encore Package:  https://impactparents.securechkout.com/ParentingADHDNowEncoreR?utm_campaign=imp-purchase&utm_source=show-notes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=parenting-adhd-now-summit-2024   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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices