Do Our Children Have the Right to Say “No” wi...

A lot of parents come to this work to change their own homes, and then something quieter starts to grow. A pull. A sense that maybe this isn’t just for your family. That maybe you’re meant to help other parents find what you found. If you’ve felt even a flicker of that, this epis ...  Show more

Almost every parent I work with asks me the same question. How do I balance strictness with softness? How can I be firm without being harsh, and soft without being permissive? It feels like you can only be one or the other. Maybe you grew up with a strict parent and swore you’d n ...  Show more

In this solo episode, Jess shares her reflections on a recent conversation she had. The conversation was about whether or not children should hear the word “no” and how parents who follow “this new wave of gentle parenting” are no longer the leaders in their homes.

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Hearing the word "No" can be difficult to hear as an adult.  Now, imagine a child hearing the word "No." It can send even the most calm toddler into a fit of rage. Today, Charisse chats about how hearing the word "no" doesn't have to be a negative thing for your child. She discus ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailDo you ever hear your child say things like, “I’m such a bad kid” or “I’ll never be good at this” and your heart sinks because you don’t know what to say?You’re not alone. And this episode is about to change the way you respond.Today, I’m sitting down with award-w ...  Show more