by Jen Lumanlan
Parenting is hard…but does it have to be this hard? Wouldn’t it be better if your kids would stop pressing your buttons quite as often, and if there was a little more of you to go around (with maybe even some left over for yourself)? On the Your Parenting Mojo podcast, Jen Lumanlan M.S., M.Ed explores academic research on parenting and child development. But she doesn’t just tell you the results of the latest study - she interviews researchers at the top of their fields, and puts current information in the context of the decades of work that have come before it. An average episode reviews ~30 peer-reviewed sources, and analyzes how the research fits into our culture and values - she does all the work, so you don’t have to! Jen is the author of Parenting Beyond Power: How to Use Connection & Collaboration to Transform Your Family - and the World (Sasquatch/Penguin Random House). The podcast draws on the ideas from the book to give you practical, realistic strategies to get beyond today’s whack-a-mole of issues. Your Parenting Mojo also offers workshops and memberships to give you more support in implementing the ideas you hear on the show. The single idea that underlies all of the episodes is that our behavior is our best attempt to meet our needs. Your Parenting Mojo will help you to see through the confusing messages your child’s behavior is sending so you can parent with confidence: You’ll go from: “I don’t want to yell at you!” to “I’ve got a plan.” New episodes are released every other week - there's content for parents who have a baby on the way through kids of middle school age. Start listening now by exploring the rich library of episodes on meltdowns, sibling conflicts, parental burnout, screen time, eating vegetables, communication with your child - and your partner… and much much more!
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What exactly is validation? Dr. Fleck defines it as communication that demonstrates you are mindful, understand, and empathize with another person's experience, thereby accepting it as valid. In this illuminating conversation with Dr. Caroline Fleck, author the book <a href="https://amzn.to/3Dy06Ml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Validation</a>, we explore the powerful concept of validation and how it can transform your relationship with your child. Dr. Fleck is a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University. After the conversation with Dr. Fleck, I provide my own perspective on the third part of her book. While I found the first two parts on validation techniques extremely valuable and immediately applicable, I share some concerns about using validation as a tool for changing children's behavior. I explore the ethical considerations of consent-based relationships with children and offer an alternative approach focused on understanding needs rather than modifying behavior. The conversation gives you an overview of the very useful validation framework, while the conclusion honors my commitment to respectful, needs-based parenting approaches that maintain children's autonomy and inner experience. <h2>Questions this episode will answer</h2> <ul> <li>How do I validate my child's feelings when they're having a meltdown?</li> <li>Does validating my child's emotions make tantrums worse or last longer?</li> <li>What should I say when my child is upset about something that seems trivial?</li> <li>How can I tell the difference between validating feelings versus validating bad behavior?</li> <li>What are the most effective words to use when validating my child's emotions?</li> <li>How does validation help my child develop emotional regulation skills?</li> <li>What happens if I've been unintentionally invalidating my child's feelings?</li> <li>Is it possible to validate feelings while still setting necessary boundaries?</li> <li>What simple validation techniques can I start using today with my child?</li> </ul><br/> <h2>What you'll learn in this episode</h2> <ul> <li>Simple, practical phrases to validate your child's feelings during difficult moments</li> <li>How to respond when your child is upset about something that seems small (like a broken cracker)</li> <li>The step-by-step validation ladder you can use with children of all ages</li> <li>Why saying "You're OK!" actually makes tantrums worse and what to say instead</li> <li>How validation helps your child develop emotional regulation skills faster</li> <li>Easy mindfulness techniques to stay calm when your child is emotional</li> <li>Specific examples of validation for common parenting challenges</li> <li>How to validate feelings while still maintaining important boundaries</li> <li>Ways to repair your relationship if you've been unintentionally invalidating</li> <li>The connection between childhood validation and long-term mental health</li> </ul><br/> Whether you're dealing with tantrums, big emotions, difficult conversations, or just want to build a stronger connection with your child, the validation techniques shared in this episode provide a foundation for healthier relationships and emotional well-being. <h2><strong>Dr. Fleck’s book</strong></h2> <a href="https://amzn.to/41HSIXZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Validation: how the skill set that revolutionized psychology will transform your relationships, increase your influence, and change your life </a>(Affiliate link) <strong>Jump to highlights</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400">00:57 Introducing today’s episode and guest speaker</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">04:06 Definition of validation by Dr. Caroline Fleck</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">04:38 Importance of...
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