Modern Parenting
242: The secret to having feedback conversations your family will actually hear
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
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
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
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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226: Where emotions come from (and why it matters) Part 1
Learn about Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett’s fascinating theory on emotions, including how they’re created and their impact on understanding your child’s behavior.
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