Socialization

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242: The secret to having feedback conversations your family will actually hear

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 13, 2025

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

By Jen Lumanlan | Mar 23, 2025

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

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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215: Why will no-one play with me?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jun 30, 2024

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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176: How to begin healing shame with A.J. Bond

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 29, 2023

In this episode, we explore the complex emotion of shame and its origins in our childhood experiences. Our guest, A.J. Bond, shares insights into the different types of shame and how some forms of shame can be helpful. We also delve into the crucial topic of healing from toxic shame to prevent passing it on to our own children.

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