In this episode, Alex and Barbara discuss why your kids may not be listening and how to work on more successful communication with your child.

References:

How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

How to talk so Little kids will listen & listen so little kids will talk by  Joanna Faber and Julie King

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In this episode, Alex and Barbara discuss the reasons you should not help children, and why your kids should spend the majority of their day doing unstructured play

Show notes:

https://thegeniusofplay.org/genius/ex...​

https://www.mother.ly/child/how-unstr...​

Frontiers of Psychology, The Efficiency of Infants' Exploratory Play Is Related to Longer-Term Cognitive Development. 2018. Paul Muentener, Elise Herrig, Laura Schults

Pediatrics: Official Journal of American Pediatrics, The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children. 2018. Michael Yogman, Andrew Garner, Jeffrey Hutchinson, KathyHirsh-Pasek, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff

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Alex and Barbara discuss how to respectfully handle and respond when a child tattle tales on another child.

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In this episode, Alex and Barbara discuss what to do when a child is "sneaky" or "lies".

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SHOW LESS

Alex and Barbara discuss how to set effective limits with children, and how arbitrary rules can create unnecessary power struggles.

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In this episode, Barbara discusses how to respectfully care for young infants; the importance of trust, and treating all infants as human beings.

Show Notes: Magda Gerber:Website - https://www.magdagerber.org/

Books - "Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect" & "Your Self confident Baby"

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In this episode, we talk about the challenges of 2 year olds. Their bourgeoning independence and the importance of being our child's emotional rock.

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In this episode, Alex and Barbara discuss the reasons you should not force children to say "please" or "thank you".

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In this episode, Alex and Barbara discuss why it's important not to force children to share.

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Show Notes:

Siblings Without Rivalry: "How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too" by Adele Faber

In this episode, Alex and Barbara discuss the importance of play while interacting with children.