Real talk? We all want to raise resilient, strong kids. BUT is punishment and “tough love” the way to get there? In this powerful episode, Child Therapist Deena Margolin and Parent Coach Kristin Gallant use modern brain science to pave you a practical path to raising resilient kids. They're totally busting the myth that parenting with respect and kindness creates “snowflake kids” who are fragile, entitled, and crumble in hard situations.  You’ll leave feeling empowered and excited to level up your discipline game, using techniques that work *and* create a strong kid who will become a capable adult, PLUS:  Why you might feel stuck in a tricky punishment cycle (accidentally increasing unwanted behaviors) and how to get out of it  Tips for Reparenting yourself to stop generational patterns in their tracks  An exact framework for effective discipline that you can use TODAY  How to work WITH your kids brain development instead of accidentally fighting against it - key to better behavior!  Hot tips for doctor appointments to minimize meltdowns and help your kid build courage  How to ditch the pacifier without traumatizing your kid  Transcript To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices