The 3 Best Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Podcast Episodes
1) Kids Saying No To Boundaries (Screaming)
A mother of two is severely frazzled by her child’s incessant demands and arguing over boundaries. Our children’s persistent resistance will test the resolve of even the most confident, well-meaning ...Show More
2) Setting Limits With Respect - What It Sounds Like
In this episode: I always try to be as specific and descriptive as possible in my writing, because I am acutely aware how challenging it is to communicate Magda Gerber’s respectful care practices thro...Show More
3) Parent Feels Abused By Her Children's Verbal Outbursts
Janet responds to a parent who says her kids scream at her, shout orders, complain about their lives, and call her a “rubbish mum.” While she acknowledges her former partner’s emotionally abusive beha...Show More
4) 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 yel...Show More
5) Childhood Wounds We Never Knew We Had (Until Kids) with Dr. Jean Cheng
Clinical psychologist Jean Cheng joins Janet to discuss the puzzling, painful, and self-defeating feelings that our children's behaviors can bring up in us as parents. No matter how well educated and ...Show More
6) Hitting, Screaming, Calling Us Names (and What We Can Do About it)
Janet helps a struggling parent understand her spirited toddler’s aggressive behavior and offers suggestions to respond more effectively.For more advice on common parenting issues, please check out Ja...Show More
7) Lessons, Sports, and Hobbies: A Child-Led Approach
How do we help our children benefit from the privilege of extracurricular activities? At what age should we enroll our kids in lessons and sports? Janet has a child-centered approach that not everyone...Show More
8) Easing Our Children's Transition to School
It can be so hard to separate from our children sometimes! Particularly if they cry, seem anxious, or strongly object. How can we prepare our children (and ourselves) for a successful transition? Jan...Show More
9) Validating Feelings Isn't Working
The practice of acknowledging our children's feelings and struggles can provide healing, calming messages of safety and acceptance. With a genuine tone and a few words, our acknowledgments can help ch...Show More
10) When Your Kids Won't Give You a Break
The mother of two boys feels they are constantly testing her limits and always at her side demanding attention. They won’t allow her a moment to handle daily chores like laundry or cooking, never mind...Show More