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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Jan 17, 2018 • 17min
Age 4 Seems Like Another Planet
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.
Jan 5, 2018 • 12min
Helping a Child Adjust to Two Households or Other Changes in Care
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.
Dec 13, 2017 • 21min
Our Clingy Child Won't Let Us Leave
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.
Dec 6, 2017 • 11min
Potty Struggles with a 4-Year-Old
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.
Nov 29, 2017 • 12min
Concerns About a Sensitive Child in Social Situations
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.
Nov 22, 2017 • 16min
Challenging Moments With Kids: How To Keep Your Cool (with Psychotherapist Tasha Lansbury)
Licensed psychotherapist Tasha Lansbury discusses the importance of self-care and mindfulness in parenting. She offers tools for handling common stressful situations, promoting compassion and mindfulness for effective parenting.
Nov 15, 2017 • 9min
Demanding Behavior Makes Mom Shout and Scold
Parent seeks advice on handling demanding child's constant need for attention. Importance of setting boundaries, understanding child's emotions, and promoting healthier communication discussed.
Nov 8, 2017 • 14min
How to Handle Behavior We Can't Physically Control
The mother of a 3-year-old feels she has very little control over some of her son’s unpleasant behavior, and she’s struggling to come up with appropriate responses. In her email to Janet, she cites examples like screaming, running away when she’s trying to dress him, and throwing himself to the ground. “How do I set boundaries around things like this that I feel I have no influence over?”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 (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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Nov 1, 2017 • 13min
Independent Play, Bonding, and Setting Limits
Janet responds to two comments from one of her website articles, “Independent Play: 5 Hints to Get the Ball Rolling”(http://bit.ly/2iEdOPV). First, a mother’s question about reading and her 13-month-old’s demands for attention when she has other things to do; and then another mom’s critique of Janet’s advice. Both comments bring up helpful points but highlight certain misconceptions about Magda Gerber and Janet’s parenting approach.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 (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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Oct 24, 2017 • 12min
Disturbed My Boy is Losing Self-Confidence
Janet responds to an email from a parent whose son has been coming home from daycare recently and telling her he can’t do certain tasks and activities. “It disturbs me,” she writes. “I just want him to do his best and be proud of himself.” She says his attitude seems to be getting worse, and she’s seeking advice how to respond to him.For more advice on common infant/toddler parenting issues, please check out Janet's audio series "Sessions", her private recorded consultations with parents discussing their most immediate and pressing concerns. Find out more at: 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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