Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn: Your Guide to Getting Through the Hard Stuff

Behavior might not be exactly what you think it is.

Parenting is one of the toughest things we do in life. It can be even harder when we can’t get our kids to do the things we need them to do. On “Parenting Behavior,” host Dr. Andy Kahn offers tips for all kinds of parenting challenges.

Not all outbursts are the same. Learn how to tell a tantrum from a meltdown and how to respond to one versus the other.

Learn how to look calm even if you don’t feel calm — and why this is the single most important step in managing your child’s tantrums or outbursts.

When your child is having a tantrum or outburst, taking a mutual time-out can help you both cool off and avoid ramping up each other’s reactions.

Talking can help you find out what caused the outburst. But timing is crucial. Learn how to tell if your child is ready to talk and what to say.

Be specific when praising self-calming efforts so your child will know what they did right and what you want them to do again in the future.

Do your child’s outbursts seem to come out of nowhere? Learn what details to look for to help you spot patterns and identify your child’s triggers.

Learn how to check in with yourself and look for signs you’ve been triggered. Get tips from an expert on what to do when your child triggers you.

Parenting is stressful. Use this six-minute guided meditation to help you calm your mind and body so you can respond to your child more effectively.

Listen to the trailer for Season 1 of this how-to podcast, which teaches practical strategies to manage outbursts and other challenging behaviors.