Posts by Jen Lumanlan
238: Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Tools to help you cope
Feeling Overwhelmed by Parenting Stress? You’re Not Alone. If you’re exhausted, stretched too thin, and struggling with the stress of parenting, you’re not the only one. Many parents—especially mothers—find themselves running on empty, constantly trying to meet everyone’s needs while their own go unnoticed. Parenting stress can leave you feeling frustrated, drained, and even angry…
237: 8 reasons your child won’t tell you what’s wrong – and how to help
Struggling to get your child to open up? Discover 8 key reasons kids resist sharing their feelings—and actionable strategies to create real connection. Why Your Child Won’t Open Up—and What You Can Do As parents, we deeply want to support our children, but when we ask, “What’s wrong?” and get silence or resistance…
236: How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse
235: Children’s threats: What they mean and how to respond
234: The problem with Time Outs: Why they fail, and what to do Instead
The Problem with Time-Outs: Why They Fail, and What to Do Instead
In Part 2 of this mini-series, we explore why time-outs often fail to address misbehavior effectively and how they can harm parent-child relationships.
Key insights include:
Why it’s hard to tell misbehavior from emotional distress—and why this matters.
What’s behind challenging behaviors like hitting, throwing, and boundary testing.
Alternatives to time-outs that foster empathy, trust, and better outcomes.
With research-backed tools and real-life stories, this episode helps you handle misbehavior while strengthening your bond with your child.