Best Valid Attempt Podcasts (2025)

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[#2] Creative Criticism & Seeking Validation 27:57

22h ago27:57

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Dan Vado here, welcome to the second episode of The Unexpected Mentor. I’m assuming you are here because you listened to and found something interesting in the first episode. As Emily mentioned in the previous episode notes, I was (at the time of this recording) involved mainly because I was trading my time for some help with my music venue's socia…

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RE-RELEASE: How to get your child to listen to you 50:10

4d ago50:10

50:10

Is your child's refusal to listen driving you CRAZY? You're not alone! In this transformative episode, mom-of-three Chrystal reveals how she went from constant power struggles to peaceful cooperation without sacrificing authority. Discover the exact approach that works when "because I said so" fails. Stop the exhausting battles TODAY and create the…

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[#1] You Will Get Better 26:26

8d ago26:26

26:26

Emily here. Truly, honestly, thanks for tuning in. This podcast means a lot to us. This episode was our proof of concept. Neither of us were convinced at the time of recording this that the other party would have anything of value to say. At the time, I think Dan was just hoping to get some free social media consultation and I was certainly hoping …

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244: Gentle parenting doesn’t have to mean permissive parenting 50:01

11d ago50:01

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Is gentle parenting just permissive parenting in disguise? This episode reveals a powerful framework for meeting both your needs and your child's, creating cooperation without sacrificing connection. Is gentle parenting the same as permissive parenting? No, gentle parenting is not the same as permissive parenting. Gentle parenting focuses on meetin…

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243: Parent Conflict Over Discipline: How to Get on the Same Page 53:10

18d ago53:10

53:10

"How can we get on the same page about discipline?" is one of the most common questions parents face. Before having kids, most couples never realize how different family backgrounds, experiences, and parenting beliefs will collide into seemingly unbridgeable differences. This episode explores practical tools to navigate these differences, from de-e…

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The Unexpected Mentor | An SLG Publishing Podcast 2:37

22d ago2:37

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On The Unexpected Mentor, unlikely friends Dan Vado and Emily Parent attempt to sort out the truth of what it means to live – and attempt to make a living – as an authentic, independent artist.By Dan Vado & Emily Parent

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242: The secret to having feedback conversations your family will actually hear 1:04:50

25d ago1:04:50

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Have you ever shared an observation with your partner or child, only to watch them immediately become defensive or shut down? You meant well, but somehow your words landed as criticism instead of the helpful insight you intended. In this episode, we explore The Feedback Process framework with Joellen Killion, examining how we can transform our fami…

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S5 | Episode 12 | I Thought I'd Won 1:04:49

26d ago1:04:49

1:04:49

**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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S5 | Episode 11 | Shirley Speaks 54:51

1M ago54:51

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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S5 | Episode 10 | It's About Time 52:19

1M ago52:19

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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241: Validating children’s feelings: Why it’s important, and how to do it with Dr. Caroline Fleck 1:18:07

2M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

What exactly is validation? Dr. Fleck defines it as communication that demonstrates you are mindful, understand, and empathize with another person's experience, thereby accepting it as valid. In this illuminating conversation with Dr. Caroline Fleck, author the book Validation, we explore the powerful concept of validation and how it can transform …

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S5 | Episode 09 | Papa Dave 53:55

2M ago53:55

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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240: How to prepare your kids for the real world 1:06:20

2M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

In this episode, we explore how to prepare children for the real world without sacrificing their authentic selves. Drawing on research about food habits, screen time, social expectations, and discipline approaches, this discussion offers balanced strategies that prioritize connection over control. You'll learn how to guide children through external…

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S5 | Episode 08 | He was wearing Gloves 57:58

2M ago57:58

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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239: First year for your newborn baby: The 7 ideas that really matter 56:22

2M ago56:22

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What truly matters in a baby’s first year? This episode explores the top seven things parents should focus on, helping you set priorities with confidence. Questions this episode will answer How much influence do parents really have on their child’s development? What parenting practices actually make a long-term difference? Should you be worried abo…

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S5 | Episode 07 | Victor 49:21

2M ago49:21

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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S5 | Episode 06 | Hatred & Contempt 47:09

2M ago47:09

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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S5 | Episode 05 | Viciousness 50:49

2M ago50:49

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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238: Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Tools to help you cope 54:35

3M ago54:35

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Feeling Overwhelmed by Parenting Stress? You’re Not Alone. If you’re exhausted, stretched too thin, and struggling with the stress of parenting, you’re not the only one. Many parents—especially mothers—find themselves running on empty, constantly trying to meet everyone’s needs while their own go unnoticed. Parenting stress can leave you feeling fr…

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S5 | Episode 04 | Hate is the Fuel 51:12

3M ago51:12

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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237: 8 reasons your child won’t tell you what’s wrong – and how to help 25:46

3M ago25:46

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Struggling to get your child to open up? Discover 8 key reasons kids resist sharing their feelings—and actionable strategies to create real connection. Why Your Child Won’t Open Up—and What You Can Do As parents, we deeply want to support our children, but when we ask, “What’s wrong?” and get silence or resistance in return, it can feel frustrating…

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S5 | Episode 03 | The Promise 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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236: How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse 1:09:40

3M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse Parent Laurie was doing really well when she had two kids. She had been with her partner for a long time, she had just achieved her first managerial role at work, and things were going great - so they thought it would be a good time to add a third child. Then: Pandemic. Two kids under thre…

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S5 | Episode 02 | One of Life's Characters 58:22

3M ago58:22

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** If you have information related to the murder of Dave Davan, and believe you could claim the reward, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 55…

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235: Children’s threats: What they mean and how to respond 56:07

3M ago56:07

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Children’s threats: What they mean and how to respond "If you don't give me a lollipop, I won't be your friend anymore.” Said to a sibling: “If you don’t come and sit down, I'll take your toy.” “If you don't give me candy before dinner, I'll hit you.” Has your child made threats like this (or worse ones) when things don't go their way? Whether it’s…

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S5 | Episode 01 | The Far North 53:46

3M ago53:46

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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234: The problem with Time Outs: Why they fail, and what to do Instead 35:58

4M ago35:58

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The Problem with Time Outs: Why They Fail, and What to Do Instead Recently, in Part 1 of this two-part mini-series, we began looking at a question from listener Melissa: "Can time-outs ever have a place in a respectful parenting approach? (And if not, what else am I supposed to do when my kid looks me in the eye and does something he knows he’s not…

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S4 | Alana Cecil Case Update 4:02

4M ago4:02

4:02

Today’s episode is an update on Season Four, The Night of the Bonfire, in which I investigated the tragic death of 16 year old Alana Cecil in Melton, Australia in 1996. I want to thank all the local listeners in that case for their support in what was the most difficult case I’ve worked on to date. If you listened to this season (and I highly recom…

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233: Time Outs: Helpful or harmful? Here’s what the research says 58:10

4M ago58:10

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Time Outs: Helpful or harmful? Here’s what the research says Pediatricians and researchers commonly recommend that parents use time outs when kids misbehave. Time outs are promoted as an effective, evidence-based parenting strategy - although the real reason they’re so highly recommended is that they cause less damage to children than hitting. But …

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232: 10 game-changing parenting hacks – straight from master dog trainers 53:11

4M ago53:11

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What Dog Trainers Know That You Don’t! Ever felt stuck figuring out how to respond to your child’s challenging behavior? What if the key lies in techniques used by master dog trainers? In this episode, we explore how strategies designed to nurture trust and communication with dogs can revolutionize the way we parent. From co-regulation to building …

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S5 | SEASON TRAILER 5:00

4M ago5:00

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In Season Five of GUILT, Ryan journeys to the far north of New Zealand to investigate the tragic, brutal and cowardly murder of 67 year old …

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231: How to support baby’s development after a Wonder Week 1:03:35

5M ago1:03:35

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Expert strategies for baby's growth and development beyond Wonder Weeks In Part 2 of our Wonder Weeks series, we’re exploring how to support your baby’s development once a Wonder Week has passed. Is there a predictable schedule to follow, or is your baby’s crying tied to something unique? In this episode, we’ll dive into: ✨ What research says about…

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S3 | Part 2 | Finding Heidi: Endgame | Update 7:05

5M ago7:05

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An extremely difficult decision, but one that had to be made. GUILT: Finding Heidi Endgame is being paused until further notice. But the silver lining - Season Five of GUILT is coming very soon with the first episodes dropping for subscribers in January. And I promise this case is going to have you invested as I am in getting justice. You've never …

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230: Do all babies have Wonder Weeks? Here’s what the research says 1:03:36

5M ago1:03:36

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The Science of Why Babies Cry More and What Parents Need to Know You may have noticed that your baby sometimes seems calm and relaxed…and then goes through a ‘fussy’ phase, where they seem to cry no matter what you do. Do these fussy phases happen on a predictable schedule? Is it predictable for all babies…and for all parents? In this episode, we d…

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S3 | Part 2 | Finding Heidi: Endgame | Episode Three 43:07

5M ago43:07

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In April of 1989 two Swedish tourists, Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Hoglin disappeared without a trace only days before they were due to l…

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S3 | Part 2 | Finding Heidi: Endgame | Episode Two 39:10

6M ago39:10

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In April of 1989 two Swedish tourists, Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Hoglin disappeared without a trace only days before they were due to l…

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S3 | Part 2 | Finding Heidi: Endgame | Episode One 1:04:09

6M ago1:04:09

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**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** Court of Appeal case: https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases/2024/2024-NZCA-300.pdf In April of 1989 two Swedish tourists, Heidi Paakko…

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229: Raising kids in divisive times: Where do we go after the 2024 election? 1:34:28

6M ago1:34:28

1:34:28

How to Raise Kids and Live Our Values in Divisive Times Chances are, if you're thinking of listening to this podcast episode, the 2024 election didn't go the way you hoped it would. A lot of people are feeling scared right now. I've heard some people wanting to fight, while others want to hunker down. I've had both of those feelings myself over the…

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228: Parenting Through Menopause – Discover Your Wise Power! 59:23

6M ago59:23

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Learn How To Navigate Menopause While Raising Kids Today, we’re diving into a topic that many parents may face but rarely talk about openly: navigating menopause while raising young kids. If you’ve been wondering how to balance parenting with the changes menopause brings, this episode is for you. In our first interview on Menstrual Cycle Awareness,…

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S3 Part 2 | Finding Heidi: 'Endgame' Trailer 2:57

6M ago2:57

2:57

**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe** In April of 1989 two Swedish tourists, Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Hoglin disappeared without a trace only days before they were due to l…

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227: Where emotions come from (and why it matters) Part 2 47:46

7M ago47:46

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Understanding Emotions: Insights from Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett In our last conversation with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett [Where emotions come from (and why it matters) Part 1] a couple of weeks ago we looked at her theory of where emotions originate. This has important implications for things like: How our 'body budgets' affect our feelings How we mak…

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226: Where emotions come from (and why it matters) Part 1 50:24

7M ago50:24

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Understanding Emotions: Insights from Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett Have you ever wondered where our emotions come from? Do you think that if you look at a person’s face, you can have a pretty good idea of how they’re feeling? But at the same time, do your child’s feelings seem mysterious to you, like you can’t figure them out? Listener Akiko introduced…

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225: How to stop shaming your child 49:52

7M ago49:52

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Learn ways how to overcome parenting triggers I know it can be really (really) difficult to bridge the gap between being the kind of parent we want to be, and the kind of parent we're able to be in the moments when our kids do things we find difficult. We might know that we want our kids to receive a message of unconditional love and acceptance, bu…

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Same phenomenon, different experiences: a qualitative approach to clinical challenges 18:44

7M ago18:44

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Complex clinical challenges faced by nurses and midwives need complex solutions that require an understanding of how different individuals experience and make sense of a shared situation or scenario. In this podcast, we delve into the use of a particular research approach called Phenomenography; a qualitative approach that aims to uncover the nuanc…

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224: How to heal your Mom Rage 1:06:02

8M ago1:06:02

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Understanding & Overcoming Mom Rage There are several books available on mom rage by now. They tend to follow a predictable formula: a journalist interviews a bunch of parents and makes sweeping pronouncements about how anger-inducing it is to be a Mom, interspersed with anecdotes about terrible things they’ve said and done to their children. They …

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Q&A#6: Am I damaging my child? 1:00:55

8M ago1:00:55

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Today's episode comes from listener who submitted an emotional voicemail on the Ask Jen a Question button on the Your Parenting Mojo homepage, which boils down to: Am I damaging my child? The messages you can leave are limited to two minutes in length, so we get just a taste of what the parent is struggling with: a difficult relationship with their…

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S4 | Episode 23 | Final: The Highs and the Lows 1:22:21

8M ago1:22:21

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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…

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S4 | Episode 22 | Hitting the Road 1:10:47

8M ago1:10:47

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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…

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223: What, Why, and How to Parent Beyond Power 58:01

8M ago58:01

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What to Do When Parenting Tools Don’t Work? I know that when you start using new parenting tools, things don't always go according to plan. Your kids don't say what you think they will, or maybe you perceive that their behavior is just kind of crappy, or maybe your partner isn't on board with your ideas. In this episode I address what to do about a…

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S4 | Episode 21 | The Promise 1:01:00

8M ago1:01:00

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On the night of 9th November 1996, Alana Cecil, who had only recently turned 16, was excited to attend the Djerriwarrh Bonfire Festival in the small city of Melton, just out of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. When she left home that night it would be the last time her family would ever see her alive. Sometime in the early hours of November 10th 1…

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