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The moment a child starts insisting on “only Mum” or “only Dad” can upend a home. We dive into the real reasons behind parental preference and unpack why it’s less about rejection and more about predictability and safety. Drawing on our own story of twins who once demanded one parent for every cuddle, settle, and midnight wake, we map the emotions on both sides: the exhaustion of the preferred parent and the sting felt by the sidelined one.
From there, we move into solutions that actually work in busy family life. You’ll hear how to use low-stress swaps to ease new patterns into place, why social stories reduce guesswork for toddlers, and how consistent teamwork between parents helps protests fade over time. We share simple validation lines that cool big feelings, plus a daily ten-minute one-on-one routine for each parent that quietly rebuilds trust and flexibility. It’s practical, gentle, and designed for the 7 pm crunch when theory alone isn’t enough.
Along the way we include poll results from our community, showing how common this phase truly is, and we offer sober, compassionate advice for both roles: how the preferred parent can protect energy by offloading chores, and how the other parent can stay engaged without taking the behaviour personally. The big takeaway is hopeful: preference is a season, not a sentence. With steady boundaries, warm connection, and shared routines, kids expand their circle of safety and both parents find their footing again. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it today, and leave a quick review to help more families find the show.
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Welcome to the Kebudel Parent Podcast—your no-nonsense, fun-filled guide to parenting, straight from the experts who really get kids (and parents too!).
Brought to you by experienced early childhood educators, we’re here to dish out practical advice, laugh at the messiness of parenting, and share our insider knowledge to help you thrive. From decoding tantrums to sparking your child’s love of learning, we cover it all with a healthy dose of humor and zero judgment.
Why listen? Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with expert-backed insights, a little sass, and a whole lot of support. Let’s navigate this wild ride together—one episode at a time.
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By Angela BushThe moment a child starts insisting on “only Mum” or “only Dad” can upend a home. We dive into the real reasons behind parental preference and unpack why it’s less about rejection and more about predictability and safety. Drawing on our own story of twins who once demanded one parent for every cuddle, settle, and midnight wake, we map the emotions on both sides: the exhaustion of the preferred parent and the sting felt by the sidelined one.
From there, we move into solutions that actually work in busy family life. You’ll hear how to use low-stress swaps to ease new patterns into place, why social stories reduce guesswork for toddlers, and how consistent teamwork between parents helps protests fade over time. We share simple validation lines that cool big feelings, plus a daily ten-minute one-on-one routine for each parent that quietly rebuilds trust and flexibility. It’s practical, gentle, and designed for the 7 pm crunch when theory alone isn’t enough.
Along the way we include poll results from our community, showing how common this phase truly is, and we offer sober, compassionate advice for both roles: how the preferred parent can protect energy by offloading chores, and how the other parent can stay engaged without taking the behaviour personally. The big takeaway is hopeful: preference is a season, not a sentence. With steady boundaries, warm connection, and shared routines, kids expand their circle of safety and both parents find their footing again. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it today, and leave a quick review to help more families find the show.
Send us a text
Welcome to the Kebudel Parent Podcast—your no-nonsense, fun-filled guide to parenting, straight from the experts who really get kids (and parents too!).
Brought to you by experienced early childhood educators, we’re here to dish out practical advice, laugh at the messiness of parenting, and share our insider knowledge to help you thrive. From decoding tantrums to sparking your child’s love of learning, we cover it all with a healthy dose of humor and zero judgment.
Why listen? Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with expert-backed insights, a little sass, and a whole lot of support. Let’s navigate this wild ride together—one episode at a time.