Respectful Parenting
182: How to get frustrating behavior to stop
This episode addresses common challenging behaviors in children, especially their frustrating behavior. Offering hope and practical strategies for parents to navigate and resolve these issues effectively.
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181: Why ‘giving choices’ doesn’t work – and what to do instead
Learn why giving choices often doesn’t go as planned and discover a more effective tool to use in this episode. Gain insights into your child’s perspective and find a better way to navigate their needs and wants. Improve your communication with your child and build a more harmonious relationship.
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180: How to get your children to stop fighting
Discover the key reasons behind sibling fighting and effective strategies to address them in this episode. Get to the root of the problem and learn actionable methods to reduce conflicts between your children. Put an end to sibling rivalry and bring more peace to your family.
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177: Three ways to be a good parent, even on bad days
In this episode, we explore the reasons behind challenging parenting days, delving into factors such as child and parent temperament, attachment relationships, trauma, and neurodivergences. We also provide three valuable strategies for navigating these challenging days with more grace and minimizing the need for apologies.
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173: Why we shouldn’t read the “Your X-Year-Old Child” books any more
In this episode, I critically examine the popular parenting books “Your One Year Old,” “Your Two Year Old,” and so on, by Louise Bates Ames. I question whether these books should be used as a guide for understanding children’s development due to their problematic cultural context.
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