Growth & Development

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Re-release: Creative Problem-Solving (Without Giving the Answer)

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 16, 2026

Sara’s four-year-old started asking permission for things he used to just do on his own. She got curious instead of worried, and learned to follow his lead without teaching.

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265: Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Kids Learn Best

By Jen Lumanlan | May 10, 2026

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek has spent 20+ years studying how kids learn. Her finding? The things that make play fun are the same things that build real knowledge.

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264: Who Really Decided Your Child Needs ADHD Medication?

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 26, 2026

Your child’s doctor handed you a diagnosis. But the research on ADHD is messier – and more contested – than anyone told you.

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263: What’s Really Behind Your Child’s End-of-Day Meltdowns

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 19, 2026

When your child holds it together all day and unravels the moment they get home, this episode helps you figure out what’s underneath and what to do about it.

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262: How Limits Show Up in Your Child’s Body

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 12, 2026

When your preschool mornings are full of ‘no’ and ‘stop,’ something is off for both of you. Learn to read what your child’s body is telling you.

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