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245: Does praise help or hurt your child? What research actually shows

By Jen Lumanlan | May 11, 2025

Is praise helping or harming your child? Discover how praise shapes behavior, motivation, and self-worth—and learn powerful alternatives that foster true connection and autonomy.

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

By Jen Lumanlan | May 4, 2025

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.

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

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 27, 2025

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.

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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 | Mar 23, 2025

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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220: Nutritious movement for your child – and you!

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 11, 2024

Explore how kids learn through moving, how to encourage it daily, and why it’s essential for lifelong health and joy.

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