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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

Why Is My Child Ignoring Me?

Oct 8, 2018
Exploring why a 3-year-old ignores his parent's questions, discussing if it's misbehavior or a hyper-focused personality. Tips on navigating children's autonomy and listening behavior, understanding resistance, and encouraging cooperation. Importance of empathetic communication, supporting explosive reactions, and respecting children's focus.
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Quick takeaways

  • Toddlers assert autonomy, parents should recognize resistance as normal independence development.
  • Approach cooperation with empathy, guide transitions with kindness to foster cooperation and value child's focus.

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Understanding Toddler's Developmental Stage

In the podcast episode, the speaker delves into the importance of understanding a toddler's developmental stage. Toddlers are in a phase where they assert their autonomy, often leading to situations where they may not immediately comply with requests. The focus is on recognizing that children's resistance is a normal development in asserting their independence. By understanding and respecting this, parents can navigate these moments with more patience and empathy.

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