Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled The Help Toddlers Need With Aggressive Behavior
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Jul 22, 2025 Listeners share frustrations about their toddlers exhibiting aggressive behaviors, like pushing and hitting, leaving them feeling lost and overwhelmed. The discussion centers on understanding the underlying emotional challenges these children face in social settings. Janet emphasizes the importance of patience and gentle interventions, guiding parents on how to help their kids navigate peer interactions. The episode reassures parents that with the right support, their children can develop essential social-emotional skills.
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Children Signal Overwhelm Through Aggression
- Children use aggressive behaviors to communicate overwhelm and need help in challenging social situations.
- Even socially confident children find group settings more challenging than solo interactions with parents.
Be a Calm Buddy Guard
- Be a calm, protective "buddy guard" to block harmful behavior without big interventions.
- Let your child be angry at you for boundaries but consistently keep them safe and supported.
Parents Manage Their Own Reactions
- Parents' own reactive emotions can worsen a child's overwhelm and aggressive behavior.
- Understanding and managing our own triggers reduces stress for both parent and child.
