Parent seeks advice on handling 16-month-old's challenging behavior during diaper changes. Emphasizes importance of trust and firmness in mother-toddler relationship dynamics. Discusses understanding and responding to child's emotional needs with empathy.

A mother wonders when and how to react to her baby’s sounds of frustration, whether she should intervene in her child’s self-directed play sessions or observe from a distance. “I don’t want to be her savior,” she writes, “but I don’t want her to feel unsupported either.”For more advice on common infant/toddler parenting issues, please check out Janet's books at Amazon and Audible (adbl.co/2OBVztZ).Also available for download, her audio series "Sessions" -- recorded 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.

The podcast discusses a parent's struggle with a child saying 'You're not the boss of me,' navigating authority and boundaries with a six-year-old, teaching body safety, addressing assertiveness in children, and nurturing child independence.

Janet Lansbury provides guidance to a parent on how to address their toddler's hitting and pushing behavior towards other kids. She emphasizes understanding the underlying motive behind the behavior and the importance of providing calm and attentive guidance. The chapter explores the role of love and understanding in addressing aggressive behavior in children and offers effective strategies for handling a child's hitting behavior.

Discussing the challenges of harmonizing parenting styles within a marriage. Exploring the dynamics of setting boundaries and managing emotions. Transitioning to a more respectful and boundary-setting parenting approach. Emphasizing understanding, acceptance, and open communication in discipline.

Discover how to navigate defiance and power struggles with a four-year-old, the importance of understanding child development, and how to parent with composure and confidence during challenging behavior phases.

The podcast discusses how to help a child adjust to two households, emphasizing the importance of open communication and understanding children's emotions. It explores challenges faced in blended families, daycare transitions, and holiday disruptions, providing valuable insights for supporting children through changes.

A parent seeks advice on how to handle their clingy 5-year-old who cries and begs them not to leave. The podcast discusses the challenges of parenting a clingy child, setting boundaries, and understanding the child's emotions. It also explores the situation of a clingy child who only wants one parent and offers resources for support.

Parent seeks advice on helping their 4-year-old son with potty training struggles. Emphasizes the importance of respecting the child's pace, avoiding pressure, and fostering independence. Discusses the emotional aspects of toilet training and offers resources for toddler discipline and respectful parenting.

The podcast discusses a parent's concerns about their sensitive 2-year-old joining in with other children's crying, offering advice on how to navigate social situations. Strategies for supporting and empowering sensitive children in social settings are shared, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging emotions and building confidence.