The US Surgeon General warns that parents today are feeling increasingly stressed and burnt out. Obviously, this is unhealthy for us and for our children. Several societal factors are thought to contribute to this issue. The good news is that one of them is in our power to control: Intensive Parenting. Sociologists describe intensive parenting … Continued

Janet Lansbury

07.11.2024

When Kids Don't Seem Motivated (to Potty, Crawl, or Create) - Janet Lansbury

What do we do if we know our kids can practice a new skill, and yet they don’t or won’t? Three families reach out to Janet with concerns about their children’s developmental progress. In one case, a 12-month-old doesn’t seem interested in crawling, and the parent has been advised to try to make this happen. A second … Continued

Janet Lansbury

13.11.2024

My Life With Adult Kids - Janet Lansbury

Does respectful parenting work? How does it look as our kids get older and more independent? Does our approach to relationship building change and if so, how? Will our early efforts pay off? In response to a listener’s questions, Janet discusses the challenges, rewards, and surprises she’s experiencing as her three babies have become adults. … Continued

Janet Lansbury

21.11.2024

Less Stress, More Joy This Holiday Season (With Ashlee Eiland) - Janet Lansbury

Does the holiday season really need to be so overwhelming? Janet admits she gets caught up in the bustle and excitement of holiday festivities. While her intention every year is to pare down to make more room for meaningful moments with her loved ones, she still finds herself shopping until the last minute for the … Continued

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Kids Don't Need Intensive Parenting (and Neither do We!) - Janet Lansbury

When Kids Don't Seem Motivated (to Potty, Crawl, or Create) - Janet Lansbury

My Life With Adult Kids - Janet Lansbury

Less Stress, More Joy This Holiday Season (With Ashlee Eiland) - Janet Lansbury

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