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238: Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Tools to help you cope
Discover why so many parents feel overwhelmed and learn practical ways to lighten your load without adding more to your plate. Find your way back to presence and calm.
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237: 8 reasons your child won’t tell you what’s wrong – and how to help
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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236: How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse
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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235: Children’s threats: What they mean and how to respond
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
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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233: Time Outs: Helpful or harmful? Here’s what the research says
Time outs: Research shows they work for some families, but are they right for yours? Get evidence-based insights on this controversial parenting strategy.
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232: 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.
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231: 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.
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230: 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.
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229: 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.
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228: 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.
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227: 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.
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