Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
JLML Press
In the 25+ years Janet Lansbury has worked with children and parents, she's learned a lot. She's here to share it with you. Each episode of Unruffled addresses a reader's parenting issue through the lens of Janet's respectful parenting approach, consistently offering a perspective shift that ultimately frees parents of the need for scripts, strategies, tricks, and tactics.Janet is a parenting author and consultant whose website (JanetLansbury.com) is visited by millions of readers annually. Her work informs, inspires, and supports caregivers of infants and toddlers across the globe, helping to create authentic relationships of respect, trust, and love.Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" is available at NoBadKidsCourse and JanetLansbury. 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, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy your books.Featured in The New Yorker, recommended 'Best Parenting Podcast' by The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, The Cut, Fatherly, Today's Parent, and many, many more.Please note: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and advice presented on this podcast by Janet Lansbury and her guests are based on their training and experience. Opinions are offered in good faith but do not constitute professional, psychiatric, or medical advice, neither are they intended to be. You do not have to use this information, and it should not be substituted for qualified medical expertise.Copyright JLML Press (2025) All Rights Reserved
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Oct 1, 2019 • 27min
The Real Reasons for Your Child's Behavior (A Science-Based Approach with Dr. Mona Delahooke)
Dr. Mona Delahooke, a pediatric psychologist, discusses children's behaviors as signals of underlying issues. She emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding in addressing challenging behaviors. The podcast explores brain science and empathy in parenting, highlighting the impact of emotional states on behavior.
Sep 11, 2019 • 21min
Be Careful What You Teach (It Might Interfere with What They Are Learning)
The podcast delves into the concept of self-directed learning in children through play, emphasizing the importance of observing their interests and innate abilities. It challenges traditional teaching methods and promotes building a strong foundation for lifelong learning through trust and personalized discovery.
Sep 5, 2019 • 24min
When It's Difficult to Physically Stop the Behavior
The podcast explores challenges parents face when kids misbehave in situations where physical intervention is limited. Strategies include prevention, empathy, and creating a safe emotional environment. Advice is given on handling behavior when hands are full, and promoting helpful parenting resources like books and exclusive audio series.
Aug 21, 2019 • 19min
The Way We Praise Matters
A parent wonders if the praise her children are receiving is unproductive and could make them feel pressured to "meet the expectations of whatever a compliment implies.” While this mom acknowledges she’s dealing in subtleties, she’s wondering if Janet has any insights.For more advice on common parenting issues, please check out Janet's best-selling books on Audible, FREE with a 30-day trial membership if you use this link: adbl.co/2OBVztZ.Paperbacks and e-books are available at Amazon.Also, Janet's exclusive audio series "Sessions" is available for download. This is a collection of recorded one-on-one consultations with parents discussing their most immediate and pressing concerns (www.SessionsAudio.com).Our Sponsors:* Check out BabyQuip and use my code UNRUFFLED for a great deal: http://www.babyquip.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 31, 2019 • 17min
Your Child's Erratic, Disruptive Behavior
The podcast explores managing an energetic child's erratic behavior, offering strategies for calming him down and understanding his emotional needs. It emphasizes creating a supportive environment for children to express their emotions freely and advocates for empathizing with their sensitivities to address disruptive behavior.
Jul 17, 2019 • 26min
Learning Through Social Struggles with Our Support
The podcast discusses how parents can balance allowing children independence in urban environments while still providing support. It emphasizes the importance of guiding children through social struggles and teaching them etiquette with shared equipment. Fostering natural social interactions for children's growth is highlighted, with practical advice and resources offered.
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Jul 2, 2019 • 30min
Losing It - Understanding What Makes Us Snap (With Elisabeth Corey)
Trauma recovery expert Elisabeth Corey joins Janet to discuss the impact of childhood trauma on parenting. They explore breaking negative cycles, self-awareness, and separating childhood experiences from our children's behaviors. Elisabeth's expertise provides valuable insights for parents struggling to become more respectful in their approach.
Jun 20, 2019 • 21min
Drowning in Chaos (4 Parenting Lifelines)
A mother seeks advice on managing chaos and overwhelm after the arrival of her third child. Topics discussed include managing daily schedule and attention, trusting oneself as a parent, creating space for children's emotions, re-imagining connection and quality time, and finding self-care and quality time with children.
Jun 5, 2019 • 21min
Dear Parent: You Are Not Failing
A mom seeks advice for dealing with her twin three-year-olds' challenging behaviors, including constant screaming and intentional misbehavior. The podcast host emphasizes understanding children's emotional processing, the importance of not fixing or calming their emotions, and viewing challenging behavior after positive experiences as normal. Building resilience and setting boundaries are also discussed.
May 29, 2019 • 20min
Seriously Bugged by Bugs: Working with Your Child to Overcome Fears
Explore the impact of a child's fear of bugs and strategies to overcome it. Learn about supporting children through new sibling transitions. Understand how acknowledging and accepting children's fears can help them process emotions. Embrace an empathetic approach to addressing children's fears and emotions.
