In this video, we unpack a common parenting pressure: getting kids to “listen the first time.” But what if your toddler or preschooler isn’t being defiant, just overwhelmed, unsure, or trying to understand? We’ll talk about real-life moments (like bedtime struggles, transitions off screens, and big feelings after activities) and how to respond in a way …
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Strike Hard, Strike Fast, No Mercy (Jess + Jon) #79
If your child pushes back, asks questions, or melts down when you give directions, this might completely reframe what’s going on.
Mar 26, 2026
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