Elizabeth is a single mom to a 10-year-old. Most of the time, she thinks of herself as a laid-back mom, ignoring her son’s minor infractions, but when she’s stressed out this is not the case. She’s worried about being inconsistent but doesn’t know where to draw the line between letting things slide and making them a big deal.

Today, we talk about how Elizabeth can find the right balance. I suggest that, rather than either letting things slide or making a big deal of them, she can always react with something in between. I share tips for having an empowering and productive conversation about why rules are in place, and we talk about encouraging, non-judgmental ways for Elizabeth to talk to her son about his sweet tooth.

• Finding the middle ground of discipline

• Tips for an empowering conversation

• When it’s helpful to talk to your child’s pediatrician

• The power of scheduling periodic meetings

If you want to reduce the everyday stress and anxiety that inevitably come with parenting and learn to be a happier and more relaxed parent, then this is the place for you.

Here, you can listen in on real sessions with parents who open up about the specific challenges they face with children from 2 to 22. Listen along and gain perspectives and strategies to help you parent with sanity and joy.

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