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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Is It Ever Okay to Use Force with a Resistant Toddler?
Nov 15, 2018
The podcast discusses a dad's guilt over using gentle force to brush his toddler's teeth. It explores alternatives to handling resistance with toddlers, emphasizing sensitivity, firm boundaries, and emotional validation. The episode highlights strategies for managing challenging situations with toddlers while maintaining a positive parent-child relationship.
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- Prioritize the parent-child relationship over tasks like teeth brushing, embracing children's emotions.
- Employ 'loving insistence' for necessary activities, balancing physical guidance with acknowledgment of children's feelings.
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Parent's Gentle Restraint for Brushing Teeth
A parent shares a situation where their three-year-old refused teeth brushing leading to a restrained brushing approach, causing guilt. Janet Lansbury discusses setting hard boundaries for caregiving activities, advising a light, communicative approach with children's feelings in mind. She emphasizes prioritizing the parent-child relationship over momentary tasks and ensuring activities like teeth brushing remain positive experiences.
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