Does your child’s rude or defiant behavior leave you feeling frustrated or unsure how to respond? In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll unpack what’s really behind disrespectful words and actions — and how gentle parenting strategies can help you respond with empathy while still setting strong boundaries.

Instead of reacting to surface behavior, we’ll explore how to address the deeper anxiety & emotions driving it, strengthening the parent-child connection and transforming conflict into an opportunity for growth. With practical parenting tips & tools, you’ll learn positive parenting strategies for how to get kids to listen, practice gentle discipline, and use kind and firm parenting techniques that reduce defiance without shame or yelling.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll know:

• How the “iceberg of behavior” helps you respond to your child’s real needs instead of just the outbursts

• What the QTIP strategy is and how it can de-escalate tense moments

• How the WWHD method creates calmer, more productive conversations after disrespectful behavior

• Why ignoring some misbehavior can actually strengthen cooperation and respect

✨ If you’re ready to stop power struggles with kids, discover calm parenting tips, and practice sustainable parenting that builds cooperation and respect, this episode will guide you toward calm confident parenting that works.

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