How to Foster Positive Sibling Relationships

An older child gently interacts with a baby sitting in a walker

Key takeaways Sibling relationships are important because they’re a child’s first peer relationship.  They set the foundation for all future social interactions, affecting development from risk behaviors to healthcare access. While many assume fighting is “just what siblings do,” constant conflict isn’t inevitable. Some anthropologists suggest sibling rivalry may even be a Euro-centric cultural invention.…

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RE-RELEASE: How to get your child to listen to you

A parent kneels on green grass in a sunlit wooded area, making eye contact and gently holding the arm of a young child with curly hair

Chrystal’s insightful approach to getting her spirited children to listen without raising entitled kids is a must-listen. She shares practical tools and collaborative strategies. Her success story proves that respectful parenting doesn’t create entitled children but fosters cooperation. Explore her transformative journey from battles to collaboration, inspired by the Setting Loving (& Effective!) Limits workshop.

Are You A Permissive Parent?

A woman and two young children explore autumn leaves in a forest.

Key Takeaways Permissive parenting involves high responsiveness to children’s feelings, often prioritizing freedom over parents’ needs. Parents become permissive through misunderstanding gentle/respectful parenting, a fear of conflict, a mismatch with their child’s temperament, and neglecting their own needs. Effects include children who don’t see others’ needs as important, parents feeling overwhelmed, and frustration for both…

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244: Gentle parenting doesn’t have to mean permissive parenting

A parent lying down and happily interacting with a young child with curly hair.

Is gentle parenting just permissive parenting in disguise? This episode reveals how you can honor both your needs and your child’s needs equally. Discover why traditional tools like logical consequences often backfire, and learn practical language that transforms power struggles into cooperation. Parent effectively by understanding the needs behind behaviors rather than just trying to control them.