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Have you ever tried to calmly talk about your child’s behavior only for them to melt down all over again? In this Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur unpack why that happens, how shame re-triggers big feelings, and what to do instead to help your child learn and regulate more effectively.

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353. Q&A: How can I teach my child if talking about their behavior just makes them reactive and upset all over again?

Parent comforting a child who feels upset after a difficult moment.

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307. Q&A: My toddler is so sensitive that even when I’m being silly with him, he loses it. What can I do?

Mom and daughter laying on the bed while laughing

We’re helping a parent who asks: How can I be silly with my child without them getting so overwhelmed it leads to dysregulation?

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175. BTS: When I tell my child to stop, they just dig their heels in more—what can I do?

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What can I do when saying stop, using positive language, and redirection seems to escalate my child’s dangerous behaviors.

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174. Back by popular demand: How to change your child’s behavior in just 3 weeks

Smiling toddler

For parents who want to learn my simple framework for how to change your child’s behavior in just 3 weeks! In this episode, I am breaking down the 10 simple steps I teach to the families in my clinical practice to help them make small shifts to their own behavior that will result in some big changes in their child.

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