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Back to SearchUnconditional Parenting with Alfie Kohn #83
If you feel stuck in tantrums, power struggles, or constant “do this / don’t do that”… this shifts how you see it completely
Most parenting advice foc…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Kid Needs Less Stuff #82
If your child jumps from toy to toy, asks for screens, or says “I’m bored” all day, this might be the real reason
If your toddler or preschooler seems…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Risky Play Might Save Your Kid #81
When to step in vs. hold back, so you don’t accidentally raise a more anxious, less capable kid
If your toddler is constantly climbing, jumping, or do…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Secret to Raising Successful Kids #80
If your child resists helping, makes a bigger mess, or melts down during cleanup—this changes how you’ll see it.
If you’ve ever thought “it’s just fas…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Strike Hard, Strike Fast, No Mercy (Jess + Jon) #79
Jess and Jon talk about tae kwon do, obedience, and navigating different cultural values with kids
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why your toddler keeps pushing boundaries (and what to do instead of repeating yourself all day) #78
If your 3–5 year old refuses to listen, tests every rule, and melts down when you get stricter… this is what’s actually going on...
If you feel like y…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
The Courage to Be Disliked (and Why Your Child Needs It) #77
In this episode Jon explores the tension many modern parents feel between connection and control and why “validation is not the same thing as leaders…
7 months ago
Attachment Styles with Thais Gibson #76
In this conversation, Jon Fogel and Thais Gibson delve into the complexities of attachment styles and their impact on relationships and parenting. Th…
7 months, 1 week ago
What If ODD Is A Cry For Autonomy... #75
In this episode, Jon speaks directly to parents worn down by constant power struggles—especially those navigating an ODD or PDA diagnosis—starting wi…
7 months, 1 week ago
Should you make your child apologize? #74
In this episode, Jon slows down one of the most familiar parenting moments—“You need to say you’re sorry”—and asks what we’re actually teaching when …
7 months, 2 weeks ago