Respectful Parenting

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Episode Summary 06: When Holiday Gift Boundaries Don’t Work (What Does?)

By Jen Lumanlan | Nov 23, 2025

When your parent keeps giving unwanted gifts despite clear boundaries, you’re not dealing with clutter. You’re grieving the relationship you wish you had.

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Episode Summary 05: How to Enforce Boundaries When Someone Doesn’t Respect Them

By Jen Lumanlan | Nov 9, 2025

Many parents set boundaries but struggle when others ignore them. Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab shares practical strategies for enforcing boundaries through actions, not just words, when people repeatedly cross your limits.

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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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250: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 4): Should we ban cell phones at home?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 20, 2025

Why rigid phone rules backfire and what builds trust while keeping teens safe online instead.

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RE-RELEASE: Finding Your Parenting Village: How Community Support Changes Everything at Home

By Jen Lumanlan | May 18, 2025

Two parents share how joining a small, intentional parenting support group helped them transform tantrums, sleepless nights, and partner miscommunication into calmer, more connected family life. Discover how these groups offer more than advice—they provide accountability, empathy, and real solutions.

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