Growth & Development

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

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 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.

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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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240: How to prepare your kids for the real world

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 16, 2025

Learn evidence-based strategies for helping children navigate food choices, screen time, and social pressures while preserving their authentic selves and developing critical thinking skills.

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239: First year for your newborn baby: The 7 ideas that really matter

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 9, 2025

Discover the 7 research-backed priorities for your baby’s first year. Cut through the noise and focus on what truly supports development – while letting go of the rest.

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8 reasons your child won't tell you what's wrong - and how to help

237: 8 reasons your child won’t tell you what’s wrong – and how to help

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 9, 2025

Discover why kids won’t share feelings and learn 8 practical ways to build the trust they need to open up. Create genuine connection when your child goes silent.

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