Angry Outbursts, Screaming, and Hurtful Words
Two discouraged, desperate families write to Janet for help with 4.5-year-olds who seem...
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My Toddler Won't Separate or Warm Up to Anyone Else
While it's flattering to be a toddler's chosen one, being prized can become a drain when our...
25:53
Stop Making Mealtime a Challenge
A parent of a 27-month-old writes that her son refuses to come to the table when called and will...
31:16
When Parents Don't See Eye to Eye
We all bring different perspectives to parenting that are borne of our upbringing, culture, or...
39:47
Our Strong-Willed Child Is Running the Show
A parent emails Janet with the subject line: Help! Strong Willed Child. She feels frustrated,...
34:54
Is Stating a Consequence Threatening?
From Janet's inbox: A parent wonders if reminding her 3-year-old of negative consequences to his...
29:32
Caring for Our Children and Ourselves in Tragic Times
Janet shares words of support. Learn more about Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" at:...
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How can we help our kids overcome their fears? Most of us have the instinct to provide comfort...
31:26
Encouraging Kids To Be More Assertive
Most of us hope that as our children venture out into the world, they'll possess enough innate...
28:10
How to be Strong Enough to Make the Really Big Changes
Our young kids are adaptable, so it's always possible for us to change routines, rules, and...
30:07
Struggles with Independent Play
Self-directed play is a gift that keeps giving with profound benefits for every aspect of our...
37:22
Mean Words, Aggressive Behavior, Stalling, and Other Signs Kids Need Our Help
Janet responds to several messages from parents who feel stumped as to how to respond effectively...
38:24
Meltdowns That Keep Happening, Even When We're Doing Everything Right
A parent writes that she's feeling helpless and desperate about her 3-year-old's frequent,...
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Janet’s guest is Dr. William Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist and co-author of The...
50:49
How to Connect with Your Upset Child, Even When There's More Than One
Janet responds to a parent with a toddler and four-year-old who struggles to connect with her...
20:41
Problems with Punishments (Described by a Parent Who Used Them) with Michelle Kenney
As a teacher, Michelle Kenney used punishments and rewards to motivate and manage children's...
31:23
Teaching Kids About Personal Space
Toddlers and preschoolers are driven to learn everything about their world, and they are...
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A parent writes that her 5-year-old is afraid to start kindergarten. Though she’s sympathetic...
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Kids seem to have a sixth sense when it comes to detecting our vulnerabilities as parents. And as...
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Healing Our Perfectionism (with Emma Nadler)
Emma Nadler is a psychologist, author, and parent whose life was changed forever when doctors...
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