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Posts by Jen Lumanlan

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.

Intergenerational Trauma: How to Break & Heal the Anger Trigger Cycle

By Jen Lumanlan | September 24, 2025 | 0
A woman with curly hair sits on a gray couch, holding her head in her hand in a gesture that shows she's overwhelmed or stressed, with natural light coming through a window behind her

When My-Linh Le’s rage suddenly bubbled up during a phone call with her boyfriend, she realized with horror: “I’m just like my mother.” Trauma doesn’t just affect those who experience it directly – it ripples through generations, showing up in unexpected ways in our parenting.

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255: Why Do I Keep Snapping? Parenting Rage When Your Childhood ‘Wasn’t That Bad

By Jen Lumanlan | September 21, 2025 | 0
A distressed family sits on a living room floor - parents appear frustrated while two young children cover their faces with their hands, illustrating the emotional impact of family conflict.

Many parents with “normal” childhoods still struggle with anger and snapping at kids. Discover how unknown childhood trauma creates parenting triggers and learn practical strategies to break these cycles.

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