In this important episode, Jess and Scott dive deep into the root cause of challenging behaviours in both children and adults: separation. Jess explains how our core need for closeness drives many of our reactions, from clingy children to angry adults.

Jess shares some eye-opening insights on:

Why behaviours like clinging, whining, and crying happen
Why kids are so angry all the time
Why common parenting strategies make behaviour worse
How separation emotions manifest as frantic pursuit, anger, and eventually apathy
Why "attention-seeking" behaviours are actually attempts to reconnect
The importance of allowing children (and ourselves) to feel sadness and shed tears
Real-life examples of helping children through separation struggles

Listeners will gain a new perspective on behaviours they may have labelled as "defiance" or "acting out" and learn practical strategies for rebuilding closeness and connection.

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Credits:

Editing by The Pod Cabin

Artwork by Wallflower Studio

Production by Nurtured First

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