Raising Good Humans Your Questions, Answered: Tantrums, Bullying & Screen Time with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting!
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Oct 3, 2025 Caitlin Murray, the creator of Big Time Adulting and a witty voice in parenting, shares insightful answers to listener questions. She tackles the tough balance of encouraging kids to face challenges without overwhelming them. Caitlin offers practical strategies for managing tantrums and navigating bullying. They discuss the importance of adult intervention for children with special needs and explore flexible screen time rules. With humor and honesty, Caitlin emphasizes core values like kindness and autonomy, making parenting feel a bit more manageable.
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Push With Boundaries
- Do push kids to try hard things but avoid making success a measure of their worth.
- Set clear family expectations and require a fair trial period before deciding to stop.
One Nonnegotiable Rule
- One enforced family activity can be non-negotiable while others remain optional.
- Use that sparingly so you don't become a controlling parent.
Require A Real Try
- Require kids to give new activities an honest effort before opting out.
- Offer alternatives for movement or learning if they truly dislike a specific activity.