Did you know that treating siblings as equals fuels friction and fighting?
Sibling relationships are complex. Observational studies have shown that
some siblings fight as often as eight times an hour! Yet those relationships are essential for shaping children, and from a developmental standpoint, sibling rivalry helps kids figure out their distinctive ... Show More
Jun 10
Little Kid Night Wakings: A Kinder, Smarter Fix That Actually Works
If your toddler is creeping into your room at 1am, 3am — or both — this episode is for you. Dr. Cathryn shares a simple, no-cry strategy that helped Katie sleep through the night in just one week, and gave Cecil's family a way into bedtime that finally felt collaborative instead ... Show More
9m 5s
Jun 3
You're Not Raising A Problem, You're Raising A Person
Why do little kids melt down over things that seem so small? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares one mindset shift that can completely change the way you respond to tantrums, resistance, aggression, and emotional outbursts. When you stop seeing your child as “the problem” and sta ... Show More
7m 25s
May 27
How To Stop Making Tantrums Worse
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares the biggest mistake parents make during tantrums and why trying to reason, explain, or “fix” the meltdown too quickly often makes things worse. Through a personal story from her years as a pediatrician and mom, she explains what’s really happen ... Show More
8m 25s
Jun 2021
How to Handle Sibling Rivalry: A Parenting Question from April
When dealing with sibling rivalry, it’s important we validate all sibling feelings. If we choose sides it can jeopardize our connection. In this episode, I’ve invited April, a long-time listener to the podcast who has worked hard and long on her parenting. She’ll be walking us th ... Show More
28m 20s
Apr 2023
Ep 239: How to Be A Drama Free Family
Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Drama Free, chats with us about how to break free from family drama and unhealthy relationship dynamics. We discuss practical tools for a variety of topics such as codependency, control battles, favoritism, and more!Full Show NotesSlammed doors, sho ... Show More
25 m
Nov 2023
156. How to handle OUR aging parents
Let’s discuss aging parents, toxic parents, narcissistic parents, and setting boundaries. Somewhere along the line, we start to parent our parents. They can seem demanding and childish…and that’s par for the course. Today we’ll talk about best practices in keeping your boundaries ... Show More
22m 12s
