logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2021
26m 42s

Parent Question: How Do I Help My Child ...

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
About this episode
Regine is an Instagram follower who came to me with a real question about her daughter’s social life. I think we have all been there...when we want to just have a little chat with the 8-year-old kid who is being unkind to our child. You know, just let them know you are watching! Somehow it’s likely not the right move, but what is? What can we do for kids and ... Show More
Up next
Jul 21
Your Neurodivergent Child Doesn’t Need a Different Parent
When Cammie's son began struggling with school, anxiety, and sensory challenges, she heard the same message so many parents hear: maybe he needed a different approach. But instead of abandoning connection, she leaned into it, and watched something remarkable happen.In this episod ... Show More
20m 34s
Jul 14
Your Child is Not Disrespectful, They Are Dysregulated.
For years, I believed that when my daughters pushed back, they were being defiant. Then one afternoon at the American Girl store, my youngest daughter had a public meltdown that completely changed the way I understood children's behavior and my role as a parent.In this episode, I ... Show More
24m 37s
Jul 7
Breaking the Cycle: How to Parent Differently Than You Were Parented (with Coach Tim)
If you've ever caught yourself saying the very words you swore you'd never say to your child, you're not alone. I've been there too. In this episode, we’re sharing why breaking generational parenting patterns isn't a matter of trying harder or having more willpower. It's about re ... Show More
18m 16s
Recommended Episodes
May 2022
155: How to get your child to listen to you
Recently someone posted a question in one of my communities: “Is it really so wrong to want my child to just LISTEN to me sometimes? It seems like such a no-no in gentle parenting circles, and I’m worried that my child is growing up to be entitled and won’t know how to respect au ... Show More
48m 45s
Nov 2024
Do Parents Really Love All Their Kids The Same?
<p>In this episode, Jess and Scott dive into the challenges of parenting multiple children and giving each child the love and attention they need.</p><p>Inspired by a viral social media post, they explore topics like balancing attention between babies and older kids, feelings of ... Show More
23m 3s
Sep 2025
How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
Send us Fan MailThis episode will change how you see your child’s moods and how you respond to them.If you’ve ever tiptoed around your child in the morning, worried the “wrong” cereal bowl or shirt will set off a meltdown, this conversation is for you.Joining me is Dr. Alex Reed, ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 2023
Help! My 8 Year-Old is Out of Control!
Erin gives guidance along with some very specific tips to a mom struggling with her 8-year-old's rude and disrespectful behavior. Fixing our patterns of relating can be challenging, but these tips give clear direction and insight into how to tackle this common problem. Also, ther ... Show More
23m 46s
Jun 2022
Dealing with Disrespectful Teens
<p>In this episode, I answer the following parent question: Nothing we do makes our daughter happy. Why can’t she just accept a comment, advice, suggestion without complaining and pushing back? How can I make her listen and accept what she is being told without an argument? </p> ... Show More
12m 3s
May 2019
When Your Child Is Unkind (She Needs Your Help)
Janet responds to the parent of two kids who overheard her 4.5 year old taunting another child in the park and wasn’t sure how to react to that sort of unkind behavior. On the one hand, she didn’t want to impose judgement on her daughter by scolding and lecturing. On the other, “ ... Show More
16m 32s
May 2023
Help - My daughter has a toxic friend
Has your child ever made a friend who dominates, bullies, or leads them astray? As a parent, what can you do if your kid’s BFF just isn’t good for them?  Parenting author and host of Parental As Anything, Maggie Dent has some tips for mums and dads about being your child’s ‘frien ... Show More
8m 46s
Jan 2021
How to Help Your Child Engage More Successfully with Peers
A parent consults with Janet about her son's struggles to interact socially with other kids. She feels he has no real friends and offers several examples where her son’s behavior becomes aggressive and unwelcome by playmates. He then becomes “sad and frustrated.” She writes: “As ... Show More
40m 14s
Sep 2025
How do we build resilience in our kids without being harsh or overprotective
Send us Fan MailDo you ever hear your child say things like, “I’m such a bad kid” or “I’ll never be good at this” and your heart sinks because you don’t know what to say?You’re not alone. And this episode is about to change the way you respond.Today, I’m sitting down with award-w ... Show More
50m 41s