Growth & Development

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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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259: Understanding Why Your Child Hits (And What Actually Helps)

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 15, 2026

When your three-year-old hits, they’re communicating unmet needs. Learn to identify the feelings and needs behind hitting, and discover practical replacement behaviors that work for everyone.

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258: YPM 2025 Year in Review + What’s Coming in 2026

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 11, 2026

Looking back at 2025’s episodes on triggers, rage, and breaking trauma cycles, plus what’s ahead in 2026 as we explore mental health, neurodivergence, and major updates to the Parenting Membership and website.

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