Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Lost in Transition - How Changes Affect Our Kids' Behavior
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Jan 13, 2026 The discussion dives into how toddlers and young kids often struggle during transitions. Janet highlights the importance of understanding children's sensitivities, which can lead to meltdowns, especially at bedtime. She offers practical advice on setting loving boundaries with peers and managing friendships that overwhelm kids. The challenges of moving from cribs to beds for twins are also explored, with tips on making transitions smoother. Throughout, Janet encourages parents to view situations through their children's eyes to better support them.
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Children Feel Transitions Differently
- Children experience transitions as if the rug has been pulled out from under them.
- Parents see the outcome while children are stuck in the middle of change.
A Five-Year-Old Torn Between Friendship And Safety
- A parent described her five-year-old's friend being mean, roughhousing, and even saying "we should kill your brother."
- The family moved countries and the older child struggles to set boundaries with this friend.
Intervene When Children Are Overwhelmed
- Do step in and provide help when a child is clearly unable to set a boundary with a playmate.
- Allow children autonomy only within limits that keep them and others safe.