In this 3 Q&A episode: what do you do when your 2 year old makes annoying sounds and behaviors to get attention/get her way with other children? How do you get your 1 year old to stop crying in the middle of the night when only breastfeeding seems to calm him back to sleep? Then what do you do when you have a toddler you want to wean from the pacifier during ... Show More
May 2024
How to discipline in public | 57
Picture this - You’re at a party and all of a sudden another child comes up to you and tells you your child SPIT on another child. 😳What in the world? You’re instantly filled with anxiety, shock, and embarrassment. You step in to find out what’s going on but to your dismay, your ... Show More
10m 42s
Dec 2023
Why I Talk to the Aggressive Child First
<p><span>When your children are playing, sometimes aggression can surface, and one of your kids might start hitting, causing screaming and crying. Your first instinct might be to console the hurt child, but what if I told you that this approach may not be the best way to resolve ... Show More
13m 36s
May 2024
How to handle toddler tantrums & discouragement (without burnout!) | Q&A with Dr. J | 58
So your toddler keeps whining, crying, and pleading without despite how much you're trying to explain and validate their feelings.
No matter what you say, though, they KEEP whining and crying. 😓
It’s exhausting to keep repeating myself but then you feel guilty for ignoring him a ... Show More
8m 3s
Feb 2018
My Child Won't Stop Hitting
A parent says she feels helpless because her 2-year-old has been hitting other kids. She says her son loves people and enjoys playing with others, but parents are now keeping their kids away from him. She has tried several approaches, but nothing has worked, so she’s looking to J ... Show More
13m 17s
Sep 2022
Help Me Stop Yelling at My Child
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
12m 7s
Jun 2021
How to Handle Sibling Rivalry: A Parenting Question from April
<p>When dealing with sibling rivalry, it’s important we validate all sibling feelings. If we choose sides it can jeopardize our connection. </p>
<p>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 wa ... Show More
28m 20s