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<p>813. Does your child’s screen use spark tension when you get together with extended family? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor unpacks why family gatherings can amplify digital-device disagreements and how understanding your child’s needs can help you set boundaries with more cl ... Show More

<p>812. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explains how unresolved relational trauma can fuel a parent's reactive anger, and how understanding your own nervous system can help you respond to your child in more connected, calm, and intentional ways.</p><p><i><strong>Sources:</strong ... Show More

<p>811. When your ADHD child is struggling, do you worry they’re acting out on purpose? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor unpacks the concept of executive function deficits in young people, and how shifting your perspective from "won't" to "can't" can help you respond to big emoti ... Show More

In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn delves into the crucial balance of big-hearted parenting, navigating the fine line between gentleness and permissiveness. Highlighting a listener's question about sibling name-calling, Dr. Cathryn offers practical advice on fostering a supportive f ... Show More

You want so much to do the right thing, but if we're honest, parenting is filled with mistakes. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch will encourage you to keep going, even after you've made a mistake as a parent. Also, John and Danny bring up how to celebrate small bits of progress as a p ... Show More

Parenting is hard. Deciding how to implement parenting advice can be even more difficult. There are a lot of parenting books out there. I even wrote one myself! Sadly, many parenting books can come across as being the only right way to parent your child. You might start to think, ... Show More

Sometimes toddlers will show favoritism for one parent over the other. This can be draining for the one who is "the favorite" and insulting for the one who is not. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn addresses this behavior and how to understand and manage it respectfully but effectivel ... Show More

Janet shares an exchange she had with a parent who wonders how anyone can possibly live up to the extreme idealism of "gentle parenting." She writes: “It sounds so lovely… but it’s also crushing to never be able to live up to despite having all the tools and knowledge.” While "ge ... Show More

Every parent wants to control and fix their kids but this approach typically backfires. When parents don’t get their way they feel frustrated and upset. Dr. Shefali coaches two parents through their control issues and helps them return to a place of inner empowerment and peace.  ... Show More

Janet responds to an email from a parent who says that lately, she has found herself yelling at her 3-year-old, who’s been having a difficult time since the birth of her brother. She realizes that yelling is not helping her daughter, and it’s not the parent she wants to be. “I’ve ... Show More

A parent is distressed that his son says he doesn’t like, or is afraid of Black people, a sentiment that is abhorrent to him. "Worst of all," the dad writes, "he will say this when he sees Black neighbors." The dad realizes that his strong reactions may be making matters worse, b ... Show More

Parenting is tough. But parenting a little biter is even more challenging. In today’s episode, we’ll look at how to find the right response to biting so your child learns more effective ways of managing big feelings. But hear me out… biting doesn’t mean your child is bad or spoil ... Show More

No matter how hard you try, you can't be the perfect parent. Jim Daly and Ashley Willis bring up why it's good to let go of perfectionism. Also, Danny and John address what to do when your kid makes a bad decision that you disagree with.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/p ... Show More