The #1 Reason Kids (And Adults) Cling, Whine and Act Out
Robot Unicorn9 Sep 2024

The #1 Reason Kids (And Adults) Cling, Whine and Act Out

In this important episode, Jess and Scott dive deep into the root cause of challenging behaviours in both children and adults: separation. Jess explains how our core need for closeness drives many of our reactions, from clingy children to angry adults.

Jess shares some eye-opening insights on:

  • Why behaviours like clinging, whining, and crying happen
  • Why kids are so angry all the time
  • Why common parenting strategies make behaviour worse
  • How separation emotions manifest as frantic pursuit, anger, and eventually apathy
  • Why "attention-seeking" behaviours are actually attempts to reconnect
  • The importance of allowing children (and ourselves) to feel sadness and shed tears
  • Real-life examples of helping children through separation struggles

Listeners will gain a new perspective on behaviours they may have labelled as "defiance" or "acting out" and learn practical strategies for rebuilding closeness and connection.


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Credits:

Editing by The Pod Cabin

Artwork by Wallflower Studio

Production by Nurtured First


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