Growth & Development

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256: Managing Anger as a Parent: The Two Types of Anger You Need to Know

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 28, 2025

Stop suppressing your parental anger. Learn to distinguish between two types of anger and use both constructively to create positive change for your family.

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A distressed family sits on a living room floor - parents appear frustrated while two young children cover their faces with their hands, illustrating the emotional impact of family conflict.

255: Why Do I Keep Snapping? Parenting Rage When Your Childhood ‘Wasn’t That Bad

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 21, 2025

Many parents with “normal” childhoods still struggle with anger and snapping at kids. Discover how unknown childhood trauma creates parenting triggers and learn practical strategies to break these cycles.

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Episode Summary 04: Reparenting Yourself: Break Your Family’s Trauma Cycle

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 14, 2025

Learn one simple “magic trick” phrase that instantly creates space between you and your harsh inner critic, transforming parenting reactions into curious responses.

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254: What is FAFO Parenting? The 9 Most Important Things Parents Should Know

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 2, 2025

FAFO parenting promises to fix “soft” kids through harsh consequences, but research shows collaborative approaches build stronger relationships and better behavior.

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253: How to Do Homeschooling: A Former Teacher Explores Unschooling

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 17, 2025

Ever wondered about alternatives to traditional schooling? Join teacher-turned-parent Laura Moore as she explores unschooling, work-life balance, and preserving children’s curiosity outside conventional education.

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