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Posts by Jen Lumanlan

Tired of Parenting? Strategies That Actually Work

By Jen Lumanlan | November 16, 2025 | 0
A tired parent with head in hand works on laptop while two children play energetically in the background on a couch

Most parents understand respectful parenting but can’t implement it when they’re depleted. Learn why knowledge isn’t enough and what actually creates change in exhausting moments.

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Episode Summary 05: How to Enforce Boundaries When Someone Doesn’t Respect Them

By Jen Lumanlan | November 9, 2025 | 0
Nedra Glover Tawwab smiling, wearing an orange cardigan and navy top

Many parents set boundaries but struggle when others ignore them. Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab shares practical strategies for enforcing boundaries through actions, not just words, when people repeatedly cross your limits.

Why Halloween Candy Rules Don’t Work (And What Actually Does)

By Jen Lumanlan | October 26, 2025 | 0
Two children in skeleton costumes stand together at night, one eating candy while the other looks on and smiles.

Your Halloween candy battles aren’t about sugar. They’re about unmet needs for autonomy and competence. Discover the steps to create agreements that actually work for everyone.

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257: I Don’t Enjoy Playing With My Kid: Why It Happens & What To Do

By Jen Lumanlan | October 19, 2025 | 0
A parent sits on a couch looking tired and overwhelmed while two energetic children play behind them

Parent Aija doesn’t enjoy playing with her son and has big guilt about it. We find three strategies to make Special Time easier and more enjoyable.

256: Managing Anger as a Parent: The Two Types of Anger You Need to Know

By Jen Lumanlan | September 28, 2025 | 0
Woman with red hair and glasses screaming with mouth wide open against a blue background, expressing intense anger or frustration.

Stop suppressing your parental anger. Learn to distinguish between two types of anger and use both constructively to create positive change for your family.

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