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Episode Summary 04: Reparenting Yourself: Break Your Family’s Trauma Cycle

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 14, 2025

Learn one simple “magic trick” phrase that instantly creates space between you and your harsh inner critic, transforming parenting reactions into curious responses.

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Episode Summary 03: How to Stop Yelling as a Parent: Emotional Regulation Techniques That Work

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 7, 2025

Does your child’s behavior trigger instant, overwhelming reactions that have you yelling before you realize what happened? Learn the science behind why willpower isn’t enough and discover practical techniques that actually work.

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254: What is FAFO Parenting? The 9 Most Important Things Parents Should Know

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 2, 2025

FAFO parenting promises to fix “soft” kids through harsh consequences, but research shows collaborative approaches build stronger relationships and better behavior.

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253: How to Do Homeschooling: A Former Teacher Explores Unschooling

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 17, 2025

Ever wondered about alternatives to traditional schooling? Join teacher-turned-parent Laura Moore as she explores unschooling, work-life balance, and preserving children’s curiosity outside conventional education.

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252: From ‘Be the Best’ Anxiety to Trusting Your Child’s Natural Learning

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 10, 2025

When Sara’s four-year-old started asking permission for art supplies he’d always freely used, she realized preschool was changing his natural curiosity.

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251: Why Your 8-12 Year Old Should Start a Business (And How to Support Them Without Taking Over!)

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 3, 2025

Discover why ages 8-12 are perfect for kid businesses that teach real-world skills like initiative, communication, and financial literacy through meaningful work.

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Episode Summary 02: The Anxious Generation: What Parents Need to Know

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 27, 2025

Worried social media is destroying your teen’s mental health? The research tells a different story than the headlines suggest.

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250: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 4): Should we ban cell phones at home?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 20, 2025

Why rigid phone rules backfire and what builds trust while keeping teens safe online instead.

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249: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 3): Should we ban cell phones in school?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 13, 2025

Phone bans are sweeping schools nationwide, but the research reveals surprising truths about their effectiveness—and what students actually need to thrive academically.

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248: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 2): Does Social Media Actually Cause Kids’ Depression and Anxiety?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 6, 2025

Social media’s link to teen depression isn’t as clear cut as you think; discover what research actually shows.

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247: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 1): Is There Really a Mental Health Crisis in the U.S.?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jun 29, 2025

Are the teen depression increases real, or are we misreading the research behind youth mental health trends?

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246: My Parenting Feels Off Track: Reparenting Helps You Find Your Way Back

By Jen Lumanlan | May 25, 2025

Heal your parenting triggers through reparenting techniques that break intergenerational trauma patterns and deepen connection.

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