Posts by Jen Lumanlan
7 Things Children Do That Parents Read as “Wants” (And the Needs They’re Pointing To)
“They just want attention.” “They want to control everything.” Almost every time, that want is a need, showing up the only way a child knows how.
Read Full Post7 Things Parents Call Needs (And the Real Needs Underneath Each One)
“I need you to listen” isn’t really about listening. Discover the real needs behind what parents say they want – and how naming them opens up more options.
Read Full PostAttention-Seeking Behavior in Kids: The Surprisingly Simple Fix Most Parents Miss
Your child’s “play with me” for the hundredth time is a sign of a need for connection. Here’s how just 10 minutes a day of Special Time can shift your relationship.
Read Full PostEpisode Summary 10: Burnout vs Depression: The Mental Load of Mothers
266: If ADHD Medication Doesn’t Help Kids Learn, What Does?
