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241: Validating children’s feelings: Why it’s important, and how to do it with Dr. Caroline Fleck

By Jen Lumanlan | March 23, 2025 | 0
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Join Dr. Caroline Fleck to learn practical validation techniques for responding to tantrums and big feelings. Discover simple phrases that help children feel seen while building emotional regulation skills.

How to Prepare Children for the Real World

By Jen Lumanlan | March 16, 2025 | 0
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Worried about food battles, screen time struggles, and preparing your child for harsh realities? Parents face constant pressure to “toughen up” their kids for the real world. But what if there’s a different way?

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240: How to prepare your kids for the real world

By Jen Lumanlan | March 16, 2025 | 0
Two smiling young children with their arms around each other taking a selfie outdoors.

Learn evidence-based strategies for helping children navigate food choices, screen time, and social pressures while preserving their authentic selves and developing critical thinking skills.

239: First year for your newborn baby: The 7 ideas that really matter

By Jen Lumanlan | March 9, 2025 | 0
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Discover the 7 research-backed priorities for your baby’s first year. Cut through the noise and focus on what truly supports development – while letting go of the rest.

238: Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Tools to help you cope

By Jen Lumanlan | February 16, 2025 | 0
238: Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Tools to help you cope

Discover why so many parents feel overwhelmed and learn practical ways to lighten your load without adding more to your plate. Find your way back to presence and calm.

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