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 9, 2024 • 38min
Resisting, Stalling, Dilly-Dallying
Learn how to handle resistance and power struggles with children in everyday tasks. Strategies for dressing, brushing teeth, and dealing with dilly-dallying behaviors are discussed. The emotional crisis children face when a new sibling is introduced is also explored.
Jan 2, 2024 • 26min
A Secret to Helping Our Kids Achieve (Advice for the New Year)
Explore common concerns of parents regarding their children's development and how putting too much pressure on kids can hinder their learning and confidence. Learn about achievement-oriented parenting and the importance of trusting children's natural development. Discover strategies for supporting a strong-willed child's assertiveness and the power of trust in children's abilities.
Dec 26, 2023 • 33min
My Daughters Weigh In on Respectful Parenting (Encore)
Janet's daughters discuss how respectful parenting shaped their lives, focusing on intrinsic motivation, emotional health, independent play, sibling relationships, and screen time. They reflect on their upbringing, highlighting trust and freedom, and share experiences with parental involvement in schoolwork and managing screen time. The sisters talk about growing up without TV and video games, emphasizing their mother's calm and unruffled parenting style. They also reflect on the importance of embracing imperfection and being willing to admit mistakes.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 31min
7 Daily Reminders for Parents (Encore)
This podcast provides seven reminders for parents to help them face the challenges of parenting with clarity, calm, and confidence. The topics covered include the power of genuine acknowledgment, trusting and supporting children's abilities and struggles, being proactive in managing behavior, and creating space for exploration and navigating transitions.
Dec 12, 2023 • 20min
Making Magical Holiday Memories
In this holiday episode, Janet shares ideas on encouraging young children to feel included in festivities, including gift giving and managing routine changes. She discusses setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care for parents, and offers tips for managing children's behavior during holiday events. She also delves into holiday traditions, introducing Santa Claus to toddlers, and creating lasting holiday memories.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 47min
Angry Outbursts, Screaming, and Hurtful Words
Parents seek help with their perpetually angry 4.5-year-olds who lash out verbally and seem particularly explosive. Janet offers specific adjustments for parents to make in perceiving their children's behaviors. Topics include dealing with anger, hurtful words, sudden behavior shift, responding to outbursts, supporting dysregulation, and struggles with emotional difficulties.
Nov 28, 2023 • 28min
My Toddler Won't Separate or Warm Up to Anyone Else
Learn how to help a two and a half year old overcome separation anxiety and become more comfortable with family members by respecting their feelings. Explore strategies for introducing the child to other caregivers gradually. Challenge traditional notions of letting babies cry and instead accept and acknowledge their emotions. Discover techniques for introducing a baby to someone new while respecting their comfort levels. Understand the importance of validating and acknowledging children's emotions and needs.
Nov 21, 2023 • 33min
Stop Making Mealtime a Challenge
This podcast offers guidance on handling mealtime challenges with children, including creating trust, rituals, and a distraction-free environment. It focuses on teaching children to sit and stay seated during meals, supporting a child's autonomy, trusting children's instincts, and exploring power dynamics in mealtime.
Nov 14, 2023 • 42min
When Parents Don't See Eye to Eye (with Melina Gac Levin)
Melina Gac Levin, parenting educator and founder of Pueblo, discusses the challenges multicultural parents face. They explore topics such as cultural differences, working with families, and co-parenting with ex-partners. The importance of parents seeing eye to eye and working together is emphasized.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 37min
Our Strong-Willed Child Is Running the Show
This podcast discusses the challenges of parenting a strong-willed child, including defiance and disrespect. It offers strategies for shifting the power dynamic and maintaining a positive approach. The importance of not reacting to challenging behaviors and owning one's power is emphasized.
