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What if your child’s refusal to get dressed… meant they finally felt safe?
In this episode Izzy Judd chats to clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr Naomi Fisher about low demand parenting, why traditional discipline often backfires, how to parent when your child is in survival mode, and the critical importance of listening to a child’s “no.”
🔗 More on Dr Naomi Fisher: naomifisher.co.uk
Chapters
01:47 – Naomi’s story: from psychologist to parenting trailblazer
03:54 – Why parents feel so guilty—and why they shouldn’t
06:48 – What is low demand parenting?
08:31 – Pressure-sensitive children and why punishments fail
10:46 – Trust, boundaries, and non-negotiables
13:34 – How to handle getting dressed, shoes, and transitions
15:37 – Why pressure-sensitive kids become powerful adults
17:22 – “Kids weren’t like this in my day…” — Naomi’s take
19:43 – Why school might actually be causing the anxiety
26:56 – School anxiety vs general anxiety: understanding the difference
31:49 – Why kids can't always explain what’s wrong
33:46 – Emotional regulation and why teachers can’t do it alone
35:32 – The post-school “regression” panic—and what it really means
38:09 – Is there any kind of school that works? Naomi’s answer
40:36 – The image mantra that helps parents stay grounded
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What if your child’s refusal to get dressed… meant they finally felt safe?
In this episode Izzy Judd chats to clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr Naomi Fisher about low demand parenting, why traditional discipline often backfires, how to parent when your child is in survival mode, and the critical importance of listening to a child’s “no.”
🔗 More on Dr Naomi Fisher: naomifisher.co.uk
Chapters
01:47 – Naomi’s story: from psychologist to parenting trailblazer
03:54 – Why parents feel so guilty—and why they shouldn’t
06:48 – What is low demand parenting?
08:31 – Pressure-sensitive children and why punishments fail
10:46 – Trust, boundaries, and non-negotiables
13:34 – How to handle getting dressed, shoes, and transitions
15:37 – Why pressure-sensitive kids become powerful adults
17:22 – “Kids weren’t like this in my day…” — Naomi’s take
19:43 – Why school might actually be causing the anxiety
26:56 – School anxiety vs general anxiety: understanding the difference
31:49 – Why kids can't always explain what’s wrong
33:46 – Emotional regulation and why teachers can’t do it alone
35:32 – The post-school “regression” panic—and what it really means
38:09 – Is there any kind of school that works? Naomi’s answer
40:36 – The image mantra that helps parents stay grounded
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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