Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Should We Resort to Using Force?
Mar 5, 2024
The podcast discusses a couple's struggles with their 4-year-old's bedtime routine and morning cooperation. They seek guidance on handling her behavior. Topics include sibling boundaries, navigating power struggles, and dealing with tantrums. The importance of compassionate support in caregiving is highlighted.
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Support Child Through Bedtime
- Shift your mindset to see bedtime resistance as your child's need for help rather than defiance.
- Provide nurturing, hands-on support through bedtime routines to assist your child in transitions.
Overtiredness and Sibling Impact
- Overtiredness and sibling dynamics majorly affect children's bedtime behavior.
- Recognizing these factors can clarify why children stall and resist routines.
Use Confident Momentum at Bedtime
- Approach bedtime with confident momentum, guiding your child without offering too many choices.
- Use nurturing physical contact and limit decisions to avoid overwhelming your child during transitions.