Respectful Parenting
215: Why will no-one play with me?
Discover insights on why no one will play with your child and explore effective strategies for building social skills in children. Learn from the book ‘Why Will No One Play With Me’ and find practical advice for helping little children make friends and enhance their social interactions.
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214: Ask Alvin Anything: Part 2
Discover how autism, race, and parenting influence Jen and Alvin’s relationship. Insightful stories and heartfelt lessons await in this engaging episode!
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213: How to stop using power over your child (and still get things done)
Ditch Punishments and Rewards for Respectful Parenting Do you hate punishing (with Time Outs, withdrawing privileges, or even yelling at) your child? Do you feel guilty after you punish them, wishing there was a way to just get them to listen? And do bribes (“If you brush your teeth now, you can have…
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211: How to raise a child who doesn’t experience shame
Are there parts of yourself that you don’t share with other people? Things that you think: “If people knew that about me, they wouldn’t love me / they’d think I’m a terrible person / they wouldn’t even want to be around me”? When you mess up, does it seem like it’s not…
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210: The power of learning in community
Do you have a core group of parent friends who are always there for you? Friends who might not be 100% aligned with your parenting philosophy, but they’re close enough that you know that when they do offer suggestions you would at least consider doing them? And on the days when you just…
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