What if behavior problems are really connection problems in disguise? In this episode, we explore why "stuck tears" drive so much childhood aggression, why our discipline tools often backfire, and what it actually looks like to tend the roots instead of fighting the symptoms. 

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why "stuck tears" are behind so many behavior problems—and what that actually means
• The exhaustion cycle that traps parents and children together
• Why time-outs and consequences often fuel the very problems we're trying to fix
• The six stages of connection and how they unfold in childhood
• Why a child can only connect as deeply as the relationship allows
• How to use the natural moments of your day (mornings, pickups, meals, bedtime) to build connection
• What it means to help a child's tears "come unstuck"
• Why taking care of yourself isn't separate from taking care of your child