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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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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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How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse

236: How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 2, 2025

What happens when pandemic stress, career changes, and special needs parenting push a formerly “calm and unflappable” mom to unexpected rage? Follow Laurie’s journey from explosive anger to healing and connection.

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224: How to heal your Mom Rage

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 22, 2024

Learn the causes of Mom Rage, effective coping tools, and ways to create lasting change. Jen Lumanlan shares insights, hope, and support for moms.

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Q&A#6: Am I damaging my child?

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 15, 2024

Feeling triggered by your child’s behavior? Learn to spot your rage triggers before they arrive and respond with intention instead of reaction

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