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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

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

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

Is your child easily angered over every little thing? Does he lose control and lash out at you or others when things aren’t going his way? Could you use some practical and biblical advice on how to help your child respond to angry emotions in healthy, self-controlled ways? Join G ... Show More

When kids are disrespectful, it can feel like a very personal attack leaving us wondering if our child will grow up to be an unkind and immoral adult disrespecting everyone they know. In this episode, I’ll be walking you through all the ways we can alleviate their behaviour witho ... Show More

Let's talk about hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, throwing, all of it. If you have a child acting aggressively, you are not alone!! Click here for Michelle's special time guide, our favorite tool to get connected. Feeling called to bring this work to other parents? Our Coachin ... Show More

Do you agree or disagree with Kirk’s shocking advice for handling a child who yells at his Mom and defies her authority? Learn why some kids shut down and aren’t motivated. What do you do when one child takes all of your energy and attention? How do you help kids who give up when ... Show More

Do you want to calmly and effectively address your child’s bad behaviors, but often struggle to find the right words? Or does your child tune out your training and instruction because you wind up using too many words…and not a single one of them is helpful? Would you like guidanc ... Show More

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

Is constant arguing between your kids driving you up the wall? Have you ever asked yourself, “Is yelling at my kids the best way to get them to stop yelling at each other?” Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what’s at the root of bickering and how we can teach ou ... Show More