Respectful Parenting

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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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Children’s threats: What they mean and how to respond

235: Children’s threats: What they mean and how to respond

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 26, 2025

Is your child threatening “I won’t be your friend” or something more alarming? Learn why kids make threats and how to respond effectively—without losing your cool.

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234: The problem with Time Outs: Why they fail, and what to do Instead

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 19, 2025

Looking beyond time outs: Discover why they often fail and explore more effective ways to address challenging behaviors while building stronger connections with your child.

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