Ep 152. Dr Siobhan Kennedy-Costantini - How to Best Manage Our Kids Pushing Boundaries
Description
Parenting can feel like a whirlwind, especially when your kids are testing boundaries and emotions are running high. In this week’s episode, Dr. Renee White sits down with Dr. Siobhan Kennedy-Costantini, a child development researcher and passionate advocate for parents, to discuss how we can approach parenting challenges with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Siobhan, the creator of Science Minded and a mum herself, brings over a decade of experience studying children's social and cognitive development. She shares thoughtful, evidence-based strategies to help parents set boundaries that feel right for their families while supporting their children’s emotional growth.
You’ll hear about:
- Why clear boundaries create emotional safety for kids.
- How parents’ capacity influences the boundaries they set.
- Practical tips for responding to persistent or challenging behaviors.
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