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237: 8 reasons your child won’t tell you what’s wrong – and how to help
Struggling to get your child to open up? Discover 8 key reasons kids resist sharing their feelings—and actionable strategies to create real connection. Why Your Child Won’t Open Up—and What You Can Do As parents, we deeply want to support our children, but when we ask, “What’s wrong?” and get silence or resistance…
Listen to the full episode236: How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse
How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse Parent Laurie was doing really well when she had two kids. She had been with her partner for a long time, she had just achieved her first managerial role at work, and things were going great – so they thought it would be a…
Listen to the full episode235: Children’s threats: What they mean and how to respond
Children’s threats: What they mean and how to respond “If you don’t give me a lollipop, I won’t be your friend anymore.” Said to a sibling: “If you don’t come and sit down, I’ll take your toy.” “If you don’t give me candy before dinner, I’ll hit you.” Has your child made threats…
Listen to the full episode234: The problem with Time Outs: Why they fail, and what to do Instead
The Problem with Time-Outs: Why They Fail, and What to Do Instead
In Part 2 of this mini-series, we explore why time-outs often fail to address misbehavior effectively and how they can harm parent-child relationships.
Key insights include:
Why it’s hard to tell misbehavior from emotional distress—and why this matters.
What’s behind challenging behaviors like hitting, throwing, and boundary testing.
Alternatives to time-outs that foster empathy, trust, and better outcomes.
With research-backed tools and real-life stories, this episode helps you handle misbehavior while strengthening your bond with your child.
233: Time Outs: Helpful or harmful? Here’s what the research says
Time Outs: Helpful or harmful? Here’s what the research says Pediatricians and researchers commonly recommend that parents use time outs when kids misbehave. Time outs are promoted as an effective, evidence-based parenting strategy – although the real reason they’re so highly recommended is that they cause less damage to children than hitting. But if we’re…
Listen to the full episode232: 10 game-changing parenting hacks – straight from master dog trainers
Can dog training teach us better parenting? Tune in to this episode to discover 10 hacks that blend behavioral science, trust, and empathy to transform your parenting approach.
Listen to the full episode231: How to support baby’s development after a Wonder Week
Is your baby crying more than usual? It could be a Wonder Week! Tune in to learn the science behind these phases and discover whether the theory really holds up.
Listen to the full episode230: Do all babies have Wonder Weeks? Here’s what the research says
Uncover why babies cry more during certain stages, including the science behind Wonder Weeks, and learn practical tips to support your baby during fussy times.
Listen to the full episode229: Raising kids in divisive times: Where do we go after the 2024 election?
Learn actionable steps to build belonging, embrace honesty, and navigate divisive times in this insightful episode.
Listen to the full episode228: Parenting Through Menopause – Discover Your Wise Power!
Learn how menopause can bring strength and wisdom to parenting. Join Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer to explore menopause, parenting, and how embracing your body’s natural rhythms brings inner strength and empowerment.
Listen to the full episode227: Where emotions come from (and why it matters) Part 2
Learn from Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett’s research on emotions, body budgets, and how parents can support emotional growth in children.
Listen to the full episode226: Where emotions come from (and why it matters) Part 1
Learn about Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett’s fascinating theory on emotions, including how they’re created and their impact on understanding your child’s behavior.
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