A listener wants to know how to help her friend, a single mum to an increasingly difficult 10-year-old boy. Plus, three things you can do to survive your child’s big and embarrassing public meltdown!

In this episode:

• Single parenting
• Supporting other parents
• Aggressive child
• Emotional regulation
• Psychological help
• It takes a village!
• 2-parent privilege
• Travelling with kids
• HALTS
• How to say no with compassion and kindness

Helpful Links:

• Developmental Milestones [Part 4: Middle Childhood]
• Can We Please Talk About Boys?
• #649 Bringing Up Boys With Dr Arne Rubinstein
• The Secret to Regulating Emotions
• What is the Best Way to Say ‘No!’ To Your Kids?

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