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Being Better with Brittany
Hosted by Brittany LaCava · EN
Dont we all need to find a way to be...just a bit better? That journey begins here! Being Better with Brittany, hosted by Behavior Specialist Brittany LaCava, is the podcast that candidly gives advice and charts a course to navigate through the challenges and struggles of parenting, relationships, and everyday life. Using behavioral techniques, principles, and a bit of her own hilarious thoughts; Brittany gives practical solutions and advice to help you be better in any situation - no matter how basic, complicated, or even ridiculous! So join us each week, and let's start being better, in every possible way...together.
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Ep. 36 - Sibling Rivalry
Mar 27, 202200:31:54Tap to summarizeAs a parent, it can be difficult to deal with your children arguing or fighting. You may feel torn to pick sides, or feel like there’s no way to win in the situation. Luckily, I have some tips for you, and the one that I think you’ll really enjoy is that you don’t need to be involved in your children’s fights. You read that right! Take a listen and find out how to best deal with sibling rivalry!
Transcribe →Ep. 35 - Be Your Own Advocate
Mar 22, 202200:26:30Tap to summarizeWhile attempting to recover from Doug's highly overstayed welcome, I had some very concerning interactions with my new psychiatrist. Doctors are generally very helpful, and certainly know more about medicine than I ever will. However, that doesn't mean they get it right all the time, or that each of them is great at what they do. You know yourself better than they do, so when something doesn't feel right you have to speak up for yourself. You are your best advocate!
Transcribe →Ep. 34 - Doug's Back
Mar 7, 202200:12:52Tap to summarizeDoug is back and brought his friend anxiety with him. Living with both depression and anxiety is an actual nightmare. It's isolating, debilitating, and can be really scary. So I'm sharing my story in hopes of helping others going through something similar.
Transcribe →Ep. 33 - 10 Tips for Better Behavior
Feb 23, 202200:22:06Tap to summarizeEver wanted your kids to behave better, but don't know where to start? These 10 tips help you do just that! Some are easy, some take practice, but used consistently, these tips can help you improve your relationship with your child and build a foundation that fosters better behavior habits.
Transcribe →Ep. 32 - Helping Kids With Friendship Issues
Feb 6, 202200:19:31Tap to summarizeFriendships can be tough, especially for kids. Every parent encounters a situation where their child comes to them with friendship issues, and it can be difficult to know how to guide them through it. It can also be difficult to not insert yourself into the problem. This week, I give you a six-step plan to help you navigate the issue with your child instead of for them.
Transcribe →Ep. 31 - Consequences That Work
Jan 25, 202200:23:21Tap to summarizeLast week we covered punishment vs discipline, but why do some consequences still not yield a change in behavior? This week, I'm talking logical consequences, how to make sure they are appropriate, and how to relay them so that you get the most out of your behavior change!
Transcribe →Ep. 30 - Punishment vs Discipline
Jan 16, 202200:28:33Tap to summarizeIt’s not unusual for parents to be confused by the differences between punishment and discipline. In our modern language the two words are often used interchangeably, even though they originally meant very different things. This week, I go over the important difference between the two, and how to master the art of positive discipline.
Transcribe →Ep. 29 - The Functions of Behavior
Jan 2, 202200:20:36Tap to summarizeEver see your kid, spouse, friends or random people doing something or acting a certain way and wonder why they're doing that? This week, I'm answering that exact question. All behavior, problematic or not, serves a function, and I'm here to explain what those functions are, what they mean, and how to spot them. Once you figure out the "why", then you can begin to shape problem behavior or fuel desired behavior-it's that easy!
Transcribe →Ep. 28 - The Depression Chronicles
Dec 26, 202100:27:52Tap to summarizeLife with anxiety and depression can be tough to navigate through. Social media can be a great tool to help find pages and accounts to help you do just that. This week, I'm joined by Shelly Anne Shaw, owner of the @the_depression_chronicles11 account on Instagram, to discuss depression struggles, helpful tips to get through the rough patches, and more!"
Transcribe →Ep. 27 - Ask A Therapist
Dec 19, 202100:27:39Tap to summarizeEver wanted to ask a therapist a question about your mental health without the commitment of going to therapy? Well, good news-that’s what we do this week! I go over 10 questions people wrote in and a therapist answered, as well as weigh in myself on each question and answer!
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