Jen Lumanlan, Author at Your Parenting Mojo

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

By Jen Lumanlan | April 27, 2025 |

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.

243: Parent Conflict Over Discipline: How to Get on the Same Page

By Jen Lumanlan | April 20, 2025 |

a couple sitting on a couch looking stressed - the man has his hand on his face while the woman covers her mouth, suggesting frustration or disagreement

Struggling to get on the same page with your partner about discipline? Tune in to learn strategies to de-escalate conflict in the moment and have non-judgmental, compassionate conversations to build a consistent approach that honors both parenting styles.

242: The secret to having feedback conversations your family will actually hear

By Jen Lumanlan | April 13, 2025 |

Learn practical techniques to share observations without triggering defensiveness, specific language patterns that keep conversations productive, and how to create feedback exchanges that strengthen rather than damage relationships.

How to Help Children Who Procrastinate

By Jen Lumanlan | April 1, 2025 |

A boy leaning on his crossed arms at a wooden table

Procrastination isn’t laziness. It’s emotional avoidance. Discover tools on how to help your child break the cycle.

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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 |

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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.

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Posts by Jen Lumanlan

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

243: Parent Conflict Over Discipline: How to Get on the Same Page

242: The secret to having feedback conversations your family will actually hear

How to Help Children Who Procrastinate

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

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Research-based ideas to help kids thrive

Research-based ideas
to help kids thrive