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 28, 2024 • 32min
Raising Kids Who Persist Through Struggles
Tips on fostering kids' healthy persistence, dealing with frustrated children, encouraging independence in problem-solving, nurturing emotional response to winning/losing games, and building resilience and confidence through emotional support.
May 21, 2024 • 39min
Frustration, Screaming, Aggressive Behavior – When Kids Aren’t Functioning Well
Exploring challenges of children's frustrations, managing aggressive behavior, understanding sibling dynamics, and fostering empathy in parenting. Strategies for handling emotional and behavioral challenges, creating a safe space for expression, and addressing aggressive behavior in young children.
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May 14, 2024 • 28min
7 Tools to Empower Your Parenting
Discover 7 essential parenting tools and mindsets to boost your confidence and make positive changes in your approach. From fostering empathy and setting boundaries to embracing children's emotions, this episode offers valuable insights for effective and respectful parenting.
May 7, 2024 • 29min
Feeling Unloved, Rejected, Worried About Your Relationship with Your Child? Try This...
The podcast discusses a parent's journey of feeling unloved and rejected by their child, but finding a mental shift that transformed their relationship positively. It explores how parents can influence their children by maintaining composure and setting boundaries authentically, leading to improved connections and effective communication.
Apr 30, 2024 • 50min
Parenting Expectations Have Changed - Kids Haven't (with Maggie Dent)
Australian parenting guru Maggie Dent joins Janet to discuss the pressures parents face from social media and peers. They share advice on self-compassion, child-led exploration, and understanding children's behavior. The conversation touches on modern parenting challenges, encouraging authentic self-expression, and navigating the joys of parenting.
Apr 23, 2024 • 38min
My Child Refuses Independent Play
The podcast delves into the challenges of balancing a child's constant need for attention with a parent's desire for personal space. It discusses fostering independence in children, setting boundaries, and promoting autonomy while maintaining a strong parent-child bond. The importance of allowing children to explore independently and the role of technology in children's entertainment are also highlighted.
Apr 16, 2024 • 37min
As Our Kids Get Older - 5 Ways to Continue Building Lasting Emotional Bonds
The podcast delves into respectful parenting as kids get older, emphasizing empowering children, encouraging autonomy and inner directedness, fostering emotional well-being, and nurturing emotional bonds. It provides valuable insights on building lasting emotional connections with children as they grow.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 31min
The Magic That Makes Kids Want to Cooperate
Discover the magic of fostering cooperation in children through respectful and empathetic parenting. Learn how to empower children with responsible task engagement and nurture cooperation through understanding and letting go. Dive into the dynamics of building a strong connection with your kids to encourage voluntary cooperation and problem-solving.
Apr 2, 2024 • 30min
Losing It - Understanding What Makes Us Snap (Encore with Elisabeth Corey)
Trauma recovery expert Elisabeth Corey joins Janet to discuss the impact of childhood trauma on parenting behaviors. They explore breaking cycles of reactive responses and healing past experiences to become better parents. The conversation highlights self-awareness, emotional healing, self-compassion, and understanding triggers of anger and shame. They emphasize the importance of recognizing emotions, promoting self-compassion, and fostering healthy emotional expression in children.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 50min
Dr. Gabor Maté on Why Parents Matter More Than Ever
Guest Dr. Gabor Maté and host discuss the importance of secure attachments with children, navigating peer influences, handling exposure to digital media, and empowering parents to be the most trusted influence in their child's life.
