Repeating Yourself Won't Help (What to Do Instead)
Repeating Yourself Won't Help (What to Do Instead)  
Podcast: Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Published On: Tue Apr 07 2020
Description: “Life in lockdown” is heightening a parent's struggles with her 3-year-old's uncooperative, defiant behavior, and this mom's patience is wearing thin. When she tries to correct her daughter’s behavior, or if she asks for her cooperation with calm and reason, she ends up repeating herself again and again and raising her voice. This escalation makes her feel exhausted, guilty and like a failure. She writes: “I lost my confidence as a parent somewhere, and I need to get it together, but I don’t know where to begin.” She wonders if Janet can suggest any changes in her parenting approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices