Best Owl Child Podcasts (2024)

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EP 188: Grief as the Sibling of a Child with Special Needs 39:41

2h ago39:41

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Grief is hard to acknowledge and talk about. The truth is, there is grief involved with being the sibling of a child with a special need. In today’s episode, we’re exploring how to support the siblings of kids with a nervous system disability with behavior-based symptoms with all their feelings, especially grief. In this episode, you’ll learn How t…

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Episode 191: Trusting the invitations to grow through the sleep journey with Laura Pires Brammer 1:08:07

1h ago1:08:07

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We recorded this episode a few weeks ago.I'm so delighted to share this episode with Laura Pires Brammer.Laura is an Aware Parenting instructor in Germany, and she shares about her experience with Aware Parenting and sleep.She talks about the powerful connection she had with Aletha Solter's book 'The Aware Baby', and now she started to listen to he…

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EP 187: Teach Siblings about Owls, Watchdogs, and Possums... Without Excusing! 38:49

7d ago38:49

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One way we can support the siblings of kids with big, baffling behaviors is to teach them about owls, watchdogs, and possums (or some way to understand the brain and behaviors) as well as to teach them about nervous system vulnerabilities and ‘overactive’ watchdog and possum brains! In this episode, you’ll learn Steps to take when teaching siblings…

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EP 186: Helping Siblings Understand "Unfair" Parenting 45:29

14d ago45:29

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Do you have kids who feel like the way you parent their sibling (the one with the worst behavior!!!) is unfair? We’ll be tackling different topics on how to support siblings over the next month. In this episode, you’ll learn The five things to consider when thinking about how to help siblings understand ‘unfair’ parenting Are you parenting all your…

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Episode 190: My experiences with sleep as a mother 35:58

16d ago35:58

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In another episode in the second sleep series, I share about my own experiences with sleep as a mother.I talk about the way I changed thinking about sleep before becoming a mother. I share about how I helped my daughter sleep for longer chunks when she was about 9 months old.I tell the story of the two challenges I had with sleep - one when my daug…

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EP 185: Setting Boundaries that Stick with Juliane Taylor Shore and Therapist Uncensored 1:02:44

21d ago1:02:44

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Something new and unexpected here on The Baffling Behavior Show! This episode is actually from the Therapist Uncensored Podcast with Sue Marriott and Ann Kelley. Sue and Ann interviewed one of y'alls FAVORITES- Juliane Taylor Shore. Juliane was on The Baffling Behavior Show a long time ago, talking about psychological boundaries and verbal aggressi…

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Inside Today's Navy Boot Camp: Less Yelling, Same Sleep Deprivation 49:18

16d ago49:18

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EP 184: How to Not Care what Other People Think 48:46

28d ago48:46

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Parents of kids with baffling behaviors are CONSTANTLY being judged by others. How do we get to a point where we don’t care as much about what other people think? In this episode, we’ll explore: Some of the most common judgments that parents of kids with baffling behaviors receive How it’s actually not possible to not care at all, but we can care L…

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Episode 189: Special retrospective episode with Chiara Rossetti 55:25

21d ago55:25

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This is a special episode that was recorded three years ago and that was on my Psychospiritual Podcast, about Aware Parenting and homeschooling.If you know Chiara Rossetti and haven't heard the news yet, I invite you to pause and have a friend close before reading more.......................Chiara is no longer with us.If you knew her, I'm sending s…

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REPLAY: How Behavior Changes 30:36

1M ago30:36

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“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” ~Carl Rogers You know, one of my favorite things about studying relational neuroscience is discovering the science that proves things we’ve known all along. Not everyone needs the science, and I know some think the science detracts from the powerful truths that peop…

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Episode 188: Toddler and child sleep Q & A 34:54

24d ago34:54

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In this episode, I share listeners' questions and my answers, for toddlers of one year old to children who are seven years old.The questions include:"How can I help my one year old release big feelings before and during sleep without making her feel powerless? Is me holding her helpful?""I'd love to hear you talk about breastfeeding to sleep and ni…

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EP 183: Is Watchdog and Possum Behavior Always Protective? 31:37

1M ago31:37

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Do the Watchdog and Possum pathway only activate in protection mode? Are they always protective? NO! It is possible to have safe and connected Watchdog energy and safe and connected Possum energy! Why does this distinction matter? In this episode, you’ll learn What safe and connected watchdog energy feels like What safe and connected possum energy …

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Episode 187: Baby sleep Q & A 35:53

1M ago35:53

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In this episode, I share listeners' questions and my answers, for babies 3 months to 12 months old. The questions include:"Can babies get nightmares/night terrors as young as 3 months?""How do I support my baby when he gets the wriggles?""Should I be putting my 9 mth old In her own cot?""Do we have to co sleep?""Do you think the whole family should…

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REPLAY: Scaffolding is a Form of Co-Regulation 51:19

1M ago51:19

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What does my child need for their success to be inevitable? If I wanted to paint the top of a 20 foot wall, I’d rent some scaffolding. Scaffolding makes the floor higher and would get me as close to the top of the wall as I needed. The scaffolding would help make my success inevitable. It’s not the only thing I need to be successful (paint would co…

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Episode 186: Early bird, night owl, or accumulated feelings? 15:08

1M ago15:08

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In this episode, I talk about the chronotypes of the early bird and the night owl.I also explain how you can differentiate each of these from the effects of accumulated healing-feelings.I also share about the possibility that both chronotypes and accumulated feelings can be happening, and what you can do it this is the case.If you'd like my free PD…

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Ep 182: There Is Nothing Wrong With You! With Guest Janet Nordine 55:57

1M ago55:57

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Janet Nordine is a registered play therapist, adoptee, and mental health activist working tirelessly to improve children’s mental health services, specifically in the state of Nevada. Janet has an important message for adoptees that I think is relevant to all kids and families who are supporting kids with vulnerable nervous systems: There is nothin…

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Episode 185: Why mild dissociation is the main cause of restless sleep and frequent night waking 48:18

1M ago48:18

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In this episode, I talk about the most common reason why babies and toddlers:wake up with the slightest noise or movement;wake up after one sleep cycle;wake up crying;are restless at night;wake frequently;appear to resist sleep;take a long time to go to sleep.If you're walking on eggshells to make sure they don't wake up, this might interest you.I …

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REPLAY: Co-Regulation Before Self-Regulation 35:56

2M ago35:56

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Self-regulation is a crucial developmental milestone and I’m thrilled that we are turning our eyes toward self-regulation instead of staying focused on behavior modification through rewards and consequences. At the same time, we must remember that self-regulation is developed through repeated and regular experiences of co-regulation with an attuned…

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EP 181: What's the "Connected Response" to {Insert Specific Difficult Behavior Here}? 43:48

2M ago43:48

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What’s the connected response to {insert difficult behavior here}?? How do I respond to {insert difficult behavior here} in a connected way??? I get some version of this question almost every day. So, let’s answer it here on the podcast! In this episode, you’ll learn What most parents are really asking when they ask ‘what’s the connected response’?…

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Underreporting Child Abuse & The Case of China Lake 14:59

2M ago14:59

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On this episode we will be focusing on years of underreporting of child abuse at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California, one of the Navy’s most sprawling installations which is located in the Mojave Desert. This is a story about disclosure – or rather the lack of disclosure. In this episode: Drew F. Lawrence, Konstantin Toropin.…

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Episode 184: Night waking and night weaning for toddlers, with Maru Rojas 56:52

2M ago56:52

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In this episode, I talk to Maru Rojas again. Maru is an Aware Parenting instructor in the UK and is originally from Mexico. She was a guest on the podcast on episode 139, also talking about sleep. If you haven't listened to that episode, I highly recommend listening to it after this one.Maru shares her journey of sleep with her daughter and son, as…

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Episode 183: Why terms such as 'overtired', 'wake windows', & 'sleep regression' aren't used in AwP 21:42

2M ago21:42

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In this episode, I share why Aware Parenting doesn't include the terms 'overtired', 'wake windows', and 'sleep regression', and what we perceive is going on when these terms are used.Because Aware Parenting has such different ways of understanding what's going on with sleep, it doesn't use a lot of terminology commonly used in other parenting parad…

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EP 180: What's Up With Regression? 41:51

2M ago41:51

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It’s normal and common for stress and dysregulation to cause kids to act younger than they really are. This happens to grown-ups too! Simply because it’s normal and common doesn’t mean it’s not very frustrating! In this episode, you’ll learn A neurosequential explanation for regression How to use regression as a cue or a clue about the state of you…

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Episode 182: The three ingredients for relaxed, restful and restorative sleep 58:18

2M ago58:18

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In this episode, I talk about the three ingredients for restful sleep. The first is well-known, the second is less well-known in this culture, and the third is often not recognised at all.I also explain the three different ways to bring about calmness before sleep, and why two of those only lead to superficial calmness, which often leads to babies …

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Episode 181: Sleep, cultural contexts, and Aware Parenting 13:57

2M ago13:57

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This little mini episode continues on from the last episode on cultural beliefs in relation to sleep.I talk about how looking at sleep practices all around the world helps us understand biological needs and cultural practices.Babies and children vitally need sleep, so it's adaptive for there to be many ways to support them to be able to go to sleep…

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EP 179: Is Regulated The Goal? 33:04

2M ago33:04

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I’m sure you often feel like ‘getting your kid regulated’ is a very important goal! But- is it? Is regulated the goal? And is it possible to even consider these kinds of questions when we are parenting very dysregulated kids with very dangerous behaviors? In this episode, you’ll learn The difference between a moment of being regulated and having a …

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Episode 180: Sleep, cultural beliefs, innate needs, and body wisdom 52:09

2M ago52:09

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I love looking at how cultural beliefs and practices affect parenting, and in this episode I explore this in relation to sleep for babies and children.I talk about The Continuum Concept book about the Yequana people, by Jean Liedloff, and how reading it affected me back in 1992.I explore how Classical Attachment Parenting was deeply influenced by I…

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EP 178: EVERYONE Has A Watchdog And Possum Brain! 37:15

2M ago37:15

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Believe it or not, we don’t want to get rid of our kids’ watchdog and possum brains! We want to help their watchdog and possum brain rest so they aren’t working so hard. Their watchdog and possum brains are overworked and overactive. In this episode, you’ll learn Why we must remember that everyone has a watchdog and possum brain How gratitude and a…

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Episode 179: To mothers on Mothers Day 21:08

2M ago21:08

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Hello again!This is a very different episode, and it's for mothers, to mark Mothers Day in some parts of the world.Please note, that this is based on The Marion Method, rather than Aware Parenting.In the episode, I share three things:~ An invitation to see what shows up for you on Mothers Day.~ Me appreciating you as a mother.~ Me standing in for D…

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EP 177: When Possums Become Watchdogs 38:24

3M ago38:24

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When I work with parents whose child spends a lot of time on the possum pathway, I warn them that sometimes possum kids become watchdog kids before the finally have a nice, strong owl brain. Because watchdog behaviors are often more intense and scarier than possum behaviors, this can feel like your child is ‘getting worse.’ It’s actually a sign of …

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REPLAY: Self-Compassion Keeps you Regulated 29:53

3M ago29:53

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This episode originally aired on December 22, 2020, episode 8 ::: I love love love talking about self-compassion for two main reasons. #1- Self-Compassion is solidly anchored in the relational neurosciences- and you know how much I love...and need...for things to be anchored in science. #2- Self-compassion has tenacity. There's no way out. Self-com…

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Episode 178: Introducing the second sleep series 30:49

3M ago30:49

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I'm so delighted to be starting this second sleep series, in tandem with editing my book, Sound Sleep and Secure Attachment with Aware Parenting, as well as offering a live round of the course of the same name, and my first Aware Parenting children's book, on rambunctious play before bed.This episode is an introduction to what me and my guests will…

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EP 176: Feel Better, Even If Nothing Changes 41:12

3M ago41:12

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Is it possible to feel better even if your child’s behavior doesn’t change? Even if the stress doesn’t change? Theoretically, yes. Your chronic watchdog or possum state means you are in chronic protection mode. Is it possible to shift out of protection mode before the chaos in your life changes? That’s exactly what we address in today’s episode! In…

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Episode 177: The differences between Aware Parenting and Classical Attachment Parenting 1:14:42

3M ago1:14:42

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I'm grateful to one of my lovely mentees, who requested this episode, where I talk about some of the differences between Aware Parenting and Classical Attachment Parenting (a term created by me and adopted by Aletha Solter, the founder of Aware Parenting).Classical attachment parenting (CAP) refers to the original attachment parenting paradigm, whi…

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Vets in Hollywood and TV 20:10

3M ago20:10

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In this episode we examine the history of the military, Hollywood and the veterans who brought real-as-can-be portrayals of that world to big and small screens. I interviewed some of the contemporary players – actors, advisors and writers – who made some of those portrayals a reality. In this episode: Jim LaPorta, Drew F. Lawrence, Caitlin Bassett,…

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REPLAY: Stress Response System 43:03

3M ago43:03

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This episode originally aired on September 20th, 2022 Another important piece of understanding what is underneath your child's big, baffling behaviors is the Stress Response System. Our Stress Response System plays a huge role in our children's behaviors and also how we perceive those behaviors. In this episode, you’ll learn: What stress is and how…

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EP 175: Secure Relating with Guests Sue and Ann from Therapist Uncensored 1:05:13

3M ago1:05:13

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Settle in for a fun and inspiring chat with hosts from Therapist Uncensored and authors of the new release Secure Relating, Sue Marriott & Ann Kelley. In this episode, you’ll learn How responding to our children’s (and partner’s) needs in the present moment, instead of from a place of anxious or avoidant states, can improve our relationships About …

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REPLAY: Enabling vs Low-Demand Parenting 33:35

3M ago33:35

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This episode originally aired on August 1st, 2023 Parenting a child with a vulnerable nervous system can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. But what if we told you that understanding the balance between enabling and co-regulation could be your guiding light? This week, we break down this crucial contrast, demystifying the term 'enabling', oft…

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Episode 176: Learning to trust ourselves and our children with food with Kim Cousins 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

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I'm so delighted that Kim Cousins is back on the podcast! Kim is an Aware Parenting instructor as well as a registered nurse who works on a perinatal mental health unit. She is also studying a graduate certificate in family therapy.She was also on episode 136 with her colleague, Erin.Please note that this episode talks about painful experiences in …

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Ep. 174: When it's Hard to Keep Offering Connection 43:13

3M ago43:13

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I’m sure you’ve had moments (days, weeks, months) where it felt hard, maybe even impossible, to keep offering connection to your child. It is hard to offer connection to someone who seems to constantly reject it! If it feels hard to keep offering your child connection, I actually want you to shift your focus. Don’t prioritize offering connection to…

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REPLAY: Low Demand Parenting with Amanda Diekman 1:02:58

3M ago1:02:58

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I co-wrote a training for therapists with my colleague Rose LaPiere, LPC-S, RPT-S All Behavior Makes Sense: Play Therapy with Kids with Vulnerable Nervous Systems You can take this 6 hr, CE approved training online starting August 2, 2024 Details and registration here: https://RobynGobbel.com/Theraplay2024 ::: Wondering where to start with all this…

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Ep. 173: Are Connected Kids always Cooperative 35:24

4M ago35:24

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If regulated, connected kids who feel safe do well, does that mean connected kids are always cooperative? Definitely not! In fact, there’s a level of connection to others- and to themselves! - that invites in the safety to be UNcooperative! In this episode, you’ll learn How safety can invite both cooperative and UNcooperative behavior Why too much …

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REPLAY: School Refusal with Eliza Fricker 1:01:28

4M ago1:01:28

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This is NOT an episode about how to make your kid go to school. What you WILL learn in this episode: What is pathological demand avoidance, or PDA? Schools valuing attendance above all is not helpful You are a good parent even if your kid doesn’t go to school That sometimes, all we have to do is be nice Resources mentioned in this podcast: Can’t No…

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Ep. 172: What does it mean to 'Heal'? 39:13

4M ago39:13

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The question of ‘can I heal’ or 'can my child heal' or ‘how do I (or my child) heal’ is a tricky one. Healing is a word that gets used a lot without really pausing to ask ourselves what it actually means. If we are aiming for a nebulous goal that hasn’t been defined, it will feel impossible to reach. Impossible tasks often feel hopeless. In this ep…

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REPLAY: Lying as a Trauma Driven Behavior 29:46

4M ago29:46

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***This episode originally aired on February 2nd, 2021*** Lying is probably the behavior parents seek support with the most. It's confusing. It's triggering. It's exhausting. Did you catch last week's episode on X Ray Vision Goggles? We can use those goggles to get underneath the lying so we can respond in ways that actually sets the boundary and i…

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On the Ice with Marines Preparing for War in the Arctic 12:41

4M ago12:41

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We’re in a Norwegian valley, high above the Arctic Circle. It’s late afternoon in early March and a group of over a dozen infantry Marines are standing around an American and Norwegian chaplain. It’s windy, cold. The Marines hold laminated prayer cards in dense gloves, some are shifting back and forth to stay warm. A radio chatters in the backgroun…

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Episode 175: Food and feelings - a child's perspective 10:19

4M ago10:19

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This is the last episode in the series related to my latest best-selling book, 'I'm Here and I'm Listening', before I return to finish the food series, so this episode is a kind of bridge back to that!Then I'll be starting the second sleep series!Today, I share a story from my book, again from a child's perspective.Before that, I talk about how in …

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Episode 174: Why children aren't fighting sleep 12:45

4M ago12:45

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In this episode, I talk about why children aren't fighting sleep, and why we're often fighting their natural relaxation response.I share concisely about how we can trust children and follow their lead and can then cooperate with their natural relaxation response.I explain the power of play before bed, and why we can look at the "it'll all end in te…

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Episode 173: Screens, play and loving limits 12:48

4M ago12:48

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In this episode, I share about how we can stay connected with children in relation to screens, including with attachment play.I offer some information that I wish I'd had when my children were younger, about loving limits.I also share a touching story at the end from my new book, 'I'm Here and I'm Listening', from the perspective of a child.Putting…

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EP. 171: Living with someone chronically dysregulated 26:35

4M ago26:35

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Do you live with someone or love someone who is chronically dysregulated? This episode isn’t an episode that is going to tell you what to do. This is an episode of commiseration. Of “I see you.” It is exhausting to live with someone who is chronically unhappy, or chronically dysregulated. Knowing you’re not alone can help. In this episode, you’ll l…

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