Janet, an international speaker and consultant with extensive clinical and coaching experience, discusses topics such as understanding patient motivations, addressing staff turnover, ongoing training, implementing systems in dental practices, giving patients options, and providing useful cheat sheets and resources for dental practitioners.

This week features Janet, a gaming community enthusiast; Patrick, an industry commentator; Cado, a gaming culture podcaster; and Rob, an industry analyst. They dive into why we need more quirky sports games and discuss the revival of Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush. The conversation heats up around Valve's monopolistic tendencies in the gaming market, pondering if we're witnessing true innovation. Topics also include their recent gaming adventures, like Janet's experience with Fields of Mistria and the shifting dynamics of the gaming industry.

No matter how we approach raising our children, there are times we'll feel physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted. Maybe all of the above. We’re only human, of course, but it may also be that we're taking on more than we need to --- depleting our energy with roles and tasks that are better left to our child. In this episode, Janet offers ideas for lightening our workload by recognizing and trusting our children's intrinsic abilities. Janet's job description reframe can help save our energy, nurture self-confidence, and at the same time foster a flourishing parent-child relationship. Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" is available at NoBadKidsCourse.com and JanetLansbury.com.Her best-selling books “No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline without Shame” and "Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting" are available in all formats at Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and free at Audible with a trial subscription.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The whole conceit of this show is that if look at the world in the right way, you’ll see stories everywhere. Some of the stories are epic power struggles chronicling the construction of a famous skyscraper or the founding of a city; but other stories are more modest, smaller in scope and scale. We call those mini-stories and they're part of an ongoing, end-of-the-year tradition in which 99pi producers and friends of the show talk to host Roman Mars about something cool and fun that you can tell your friends or family about during a holiday get together.You’ll hear about a very, very long escalator! Beavers dropping from the sky!  We’ll hear from Janet, Miss Jackson if you’re nasty! Plus a visit from the queen! Mini-Stories 15: Volume 15 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

Janet, a renowned parenting expert, joins the conversation to tackle the complexities of effective discipline. She delves into finding the right balance between strict and permissive parenting, emphasizing nurturing trust through clear communication. Janet critiques outdated fear-based discipline methods, advocating for a compassionate approach that fosters growth. The discussion also covers managing toddler aggression, particularly around pets, while reinforcing the importance of setting boundaries to encourage appropriate social behaviors.

Janet, an advocate for respectful parenting, dives into the common misconceptions about strictness in child-rearing. She reveals how firm boundaries are, in fact, a display of genuine love, not harshness. Janet explains the importance of balancing discipline with nurturing, showing how this approach fosters emotional resilience. She shares practical strategies for maintaining control in public settings and stresses the need for self-care among parents to build healthy family dynamics. Discover how a structured approach can transform bedtime routines and tantrums into opportunities for connection.

Janet, an expert in respectful parenting, joins to address a mom's doubts about her gentle approach with her toddler. The conversation dives into the balance between acknowledging feelings and setting boundaries. Janet reassures the mom that it's okay to assert her own limits while being empathetic. They discuss managing intense tantrums and the challenge of parenting in public, emphasizing how important it is for children to express emotions safely. Janet's insights provide clarity on modeling healthy emotional behavior.

Janet Lansbury, an expert in fostering self-directed play in children, delves into the importance of independent play for a child's development. She tackles myths that can stifle creativity and autonomy, emphasizing that children can play alone with supportive guidance. Janet shares how nurturing environments can enhance self-esteem and strengthen parent-child bonds while encouraging natural instincts for play. She also highlights the value of resilience, advising parents to let their children experience challenges without swooping in to solve everything.

In this discussion, expert Janet shares insights on navigating children's challenging behaviors. She addresses alarming parenting concerns, like kids role-playing as 'bad guys' and showing aggression. Janet emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding underlying emotional needs. Through her guidance, parents learn to foster open communication and create a trusting environment. She also highlights how recognizing and validating feelings can help manage 'sneaky' behavior, transforming confusion into connection.

Children are wonderfully honest about what they’re feeling and thinking, and how they view the world around them. When they feel safe with us, they tend to lead from the heart, without filters. That can inspire some eye-opening and entertaining conversations! What happens, though, when our child openly makes observations or asks questions about another person's physical appearance or behavior? Or when they become fixed on an unsettling or argumentative opinion? Janet responds to 3 emails from parents who are (to varying degrees) uncomfortable with what their kids are saying and wonder if they should do more to correct and discourage them. Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" is available at NoBadKidsCourse.com.Her best-selling books “No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline without Shame” and "Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting" are available in all formats at Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and free at Audible with a trial subscription.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.