The Mother -Son Podcast: With Kim & Jake
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The Mother Son Podcast with Kim and Jacob is a heartfelt and often humorous series where a real-life mother and her teenage son explore the joys, challenges, and awkward moments of growing up and parenting. From navigating friendships and school drama to handling bullies, big feelings, and social pressure, no topic is off limits.
Jacob, who is on the spectrum, brings his unique insights, humor, and perspective to every conversation. Together, they share their journey with neurodiversity, parenting, and learning to embrace each other’s differences and strengths.
Whether you’re raising a tween, parenting a neurodivergent child, or just want to hear meaningful (and funny) mother-son moments, this podcast is for you.
The Mother -Son Podcast: With Kim & Jake
How to Argue Without Fighting: Teaching Kids Respectful Disagreement
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Arguing isn’t the problem — how we argue is.
In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we unpack one of the most universal parts of family life: conflict. From Friday-night screen-time debates to “Because I said so” moments, Kim and Jake explore why respectful disagreement can actually strengthen connection instead of breaking it.
💬 You’ll learn:
• Why psychologists Edward Deci & Richard Ryan say arguing is really about autonomy and growth.
• How Harvard research links respectful dissent to empathy and leadership.
• What Diana Baumrind’s parenting styles reveal about balancing warmth and boundaries.
• Practical tools from Michigan State University Extension, The Watson Institute, and GoZen for teaching kids to disagree kindly — including role-plays families can do at home.
• And what to do when parents and kids still don’t agree (hint: empathy + explanation + repair).
Whether your child is neurodiverse, strong-willed, or just learning emotional regulation, this episode offers scripts, science, and humor to help every family argue better — and love harder.
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📚 References (APA Style)
- Baumrind, D. (2013). Authoritative parenting revisited: History and current implications. Developmental Psychology, 49(3), 405-420.
- Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2020). Self-Determination Theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 75(1), 68-78.
- Harvard Graduate School of Education. (2021). Raising Critical Thinkers Through Conversation. Cambridge, MA.
- Michigan State University Extension. (n.d.). Teaching your child to disagree respectfully. Retrieved 2025 from https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/teaching-your-child-to-disagree-respectfully
- The Watson Institute. (n.d.). Social skills to handle disagreements. Retrieved 2025 from https://www.thewatsoninstitute.org/resource/conversation-skills-disagree
- GoZen! (2024). 5 Phrases Your Kids Can Use to Disagree Respectfully. Retrieved from https://gozen.com/5-phrases-your-kids-can-use-to-disagree-respectfully
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