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Posts by Jen Lumanlan

7 Things Parents Call Needs (And the Real Needs Underneath Each One)

By Jen Lumanlan | July 21, 2026 | 0

“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.

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Attention-Seeking Behavior in Kids: The Surprisingly Simple Fix Most Parents Miss

By Jen Lumanlan | June 28, 2026 | 0
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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.

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Episode Summary 10: Burnout vs Depression: The Mental Load of Mothers

By Jen Lumanlan | June 14, 2026 | 0
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Your exhaustion isn’t a brain problem. Learn what research actually says about mothers’ distress – and what would genuinely help.

266: If ADHD Medication Doesn’t Help Kids Learn, What Does?

By Jen Lumanlan | May 31, 2026 | 0
A young child holds a hand-drawn sign reading "ADHD" in front of their face.

The largest ADHD treatment study ever found no difference in academic outcomes between medicated and unmedicated kids. Here’s what the research says actually helps.

265: Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Kids Learn Best

By Jen Lumanlan | May 10, 2026 | 0
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Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek has spent 20+ years studying how kids learn. Her finding? The things that make play fun are the same things that build real knowledge.

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