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When our kids hit 3 years old we can start to see some new behaviors and attitudes come online. At this age children often want to exert their power and independence, and seem to find a new favorite word—“no!”

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86. How to mindfully parent a threenager: Navigating power struggles, limit testing, and excessive no’s with your 3-year-old

Navigating 3-year-old power struggles

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81. My child keeps biting, what do I do? How to address biting in toddlers and young children with Dr. Emily Upshur

Reasons children bite and how parents can effectively respond to this behavior

It’s developmentally normal, even typical, for toddlers and young children to bite. But that doesn’t mean we just sit back and let it happen.

Whether your child bites every now and then or this is a pattern you aren’t sure how to break, this episode will offer you strategies you won’t want to miss!

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75. RIE in the real world: How two moms use and teach RIE with Courtney Dern

Resources for Infant Educarers

RIE, which stands for Resources for Infant Educarers, is a parenting philosophy created by Magda Gerber that has gained a lot of attention in recent years. Yet, there are still some common misconceptions many parents have about this approach.

Here to shed some light on the teachings of RIE is the founder of Beech Street Parenting, Courtney Dern.

If you are pregnant or a new parent, you won’t want to miss hearing why you actually need way less stuff than you may think, strategies for setting your child up with independent open-ended play opportunities from the start (plus why this is beneficial for their development), and the importance of slowing down to support your baby’s natural curiosity and exploration of the world around them.

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73. I don’t want to play with you: How to handle peer rejection in toddlerhood Q&A with Dr. Emily Upshur

Sad toddler girl with hand on her face, looking off-camera in distress

Is your child struggling with peer rejection or saying hurtful things like, “You can’t play with us”? In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and Dr. Sarah Bren share ways to help toddlers build empathy, handle rejection, and strengthen emotional regulation.

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