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Jul 2024
Dealing with Needy & Attention Seeking Behaviors
A listener wants to know if it's OK to always pick up a fussy, needy toddler who always wants to be held? Will this responsiveness perpetuate more neediness and get in the way of building independence? Another mom wants to know how to handle a particular attention-seeking behavio ... Show More
14m 24s
Jun 2024
How to Balance Short Term vs. Long Term Parenting Goals
It's easy to get overwhelmed in the day-to-day. Pretty soon you're flying by the seat of your pants and can't seem to get your feet under you. How do you switch focus from constantly putting out fires to parenting with more intention? Then sometimes parenting in the short-term is ... Show More
18m 47s
May 2024
Dealing with Toddler Defiance and Aggression
Toddlerhood is the first big push for independence and with that often comes defiance. How do we support independence while also setting healthy boundaries? One mom asks for some guidance on dealing with her toddler's defiance, while another asks about how to deal with her toddle ... Show More
18m 22s
Apr 2025
How to Become More Confident in Your Parenting
<p>#051 Lisa discusses how to build confidence in parenting by addressing bad behaviour and promoting respect all while emphasising the importance of making children feel good about themselves to improve behaviour and achieve positive outcomes. <br/><br/>She tackles various commo ... Show More
37m 32s
Aug 2024
Tantrums: From Toddlers to Teens
Whether you have a toddler or a teen, tantrums are a huge challenge for parents to overcome. Dr Shefali helps moms navigate these difficult behaviors and helps everyone stay calm in the storm.
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39m 44s
Feb 2025
How To Handle Sibling Fights: Parenting Tips That Work
40m 44s
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
Sep 2024
Why Don’t My Kids Listen?
<p>Ever feel like every request turns into a battle with your kids? You ask them to put their shoes on, help with chores, or even just sit down for dinner, and instead of cooperation, you get resistance or silence. It’s frustrating, right? But here’s the big question: What if the ... Show More
11m 56s
Apr 2025
How To Talk to Toddlers During a Tantrum
11m 35s
Oct 2024
My Toddler Won't Say Thank You or I'm Sorry. What do I do?
10m 12s
Sep 2024
How To Stop Feeling Angry And Yelling At Your Kids
Do you struggle with yelling at your kids? You know you want to stop, but find it so challenging. If there was just a way that actually worked given everything else you have going on in your life. If that sounds like you, you're going to love today's podcast. I'm answering a ca ... Show More
32m 13s
May 2025
10 Common Parenting Phrases to Avoid
#055 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through her thoughts around 10 common parenting phrases she would avoid, and what she would use instead. These phrases include: use your words, why would you do that, listen to me, don’t roll your eyes at me, and more. Additionally, Lisa answers ... Show More
41m 51s
Aug 2025
The Follow-Up: How to Handle a Tantrum
Tantrums are a universal parenting challenge—they can feel overwhelming, embarrassing, or downright exhausting. But what if you had a simple, practical way to respond that actually helps your child learn to calm down?
In this follow-up episode, I’m joined by Chris Lake, educator ... Show More
13m 56s
What do you do when your toddler takes to an ear-piercing scream to share their unhappiness in situations, especially in public? Erin helps a mom with this issue as well as what a parent can do at home, when a child is exhibiting disrespectful behavior to teachers at school.
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<p>Safe to say, my boys have entered the "fighting phase"—and why I'm calling it a <em>phase</em>, I have no idea, because I know this is just part of life with siblings!</p> <p> </p> <p>If your kids fight too, you're not alone. I've been navigating this stage in my own home, and ... Show More
<p><strong>How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment?</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, I share <strong>how to talk to kids during a tantrum</strong>. I talk about <strong>what to say and how to spea ... Show More
<p><strong>Do you wish your toddler had better manners?</strong></p>
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<p>In this episode I share some insight on why <strong>trying to force kids say to thank you or sorry when they are not ready is not beneficial.</strong> I discuss that <strong>kids need emotional ... Show More
