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
Episodes
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May 15, 2019 • 17min
When Your Child Is Unkind (She Needs Your Help)
A parent seeks advice on how to handle her 4.5-year-old's unkind behavior towards others. Janet discusses the importance of coaching towards kindness and understanding, rather than scolding. The podcast provides insights on navigating unkind behavior in children, emphasizing empathy and modeling positive behavior.
May 1, 2019 • 18min
Parent Feels Abused By Her Children's Verbal Outbursts
The podcast explores a parent's struggle with children's verbal outbursts and the influence of past abusive experiences. It focuses on understanding and empathizing with children's emotions, setting personal boundaries, and seeking professional help. Emphasis is placed on creating a supportive environment for emotional expression while prioritizing self-preservation.
Apr 24, 2019 • 15min
Respectful Care is Less Tiring and Stressful
The podcast discusses parenting strategies for a pregnant mom dealing with exhaustion, emphasizing respectful care and mindful practices. It also explores safe meal preparation, creating a 'yes space' for children, and managing emotions with empathy and respect.
Apr 17, 2019 • 13min
Extreme Favoritism Toward One Parent
A parent seeks advice on dealing with their 2-year-old's extreme favoritism towards one parent. The challenges of navigating the child's preferences and understanding their emotions are explored. Strategies for parents to support each other and handle the situation with patience are shared.
Apr 10, 2019 • 20min
Should We Give a Screaming Toddler What He Wants?
This podcast discusses how to handle a toddler's screaming and demanding behavior. The host provides advice on setting boundaries, avoiding reinforcing negative behavior, and encouraging emotional expression. They explore different scenarios and strategies for effectively communicating with a toddler.
Apr 3, 2019 • 18min
5 Best Ways to Communicate Respectful Parenting (to Friends, Relatives, and Strangers)
Exploring the challenges of advocating for respectful parenting with friends and family. Discussing the importance of modeling respectful care and empowering children's boundaries. Navigating social expectations while valuing individual feelings and promoting authenticity in parenting.
Mar 27, 2019 • 15min
How to Handle Boastful, Competitive Behavior
Exploring how to handle competitive behavior in children, the podcast dives into parents' worries about fostering kindness and empathy while navigating their child's need for competition. It delves into the impact of parental behavior on children's focus on winning and discusses the significance of trust and curiosity in nurturing competitive behavior.
Mar 19, 2019 • 15min
Instead of No, No, No... (4 Tips for Keeping Your Baby Explorer Safe)
Explore the balance between safety and exploration for babies, fostering curiosity while maintaining safety, nurturing baby explorers with gentle guidance, and promoting child safety and positive behavior through trust.
Mar 6, 2019 • 18min
Help! Our Child Keeps Interrupting and Demanding Attention
A parent seeks advice from Janet about their 4-year-old being demanding and defiant, wanting all attention on her. Janet discusses the impact of reactions to children's emotions and setting boundaries. The podcast explores power dynamics in parental responses and reframing perceptions for a healthier dynamic.
Feb 27, 2019 • 16min
Teaching Children to Respect Personal Boundaries by Asserting Our Own
The podcast discusses the importance of setting boundaries with children, particularly in situations where a toddler shows fixation on a mother's breasts. It emphasizes the need for clear communication and assertiveness to maintain a healthy parent-child dynamic. The episode also explores how boundaries can lead to emotional growth and the importance of modeling healthy relationships for children.
