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Welcome to another episode of a Dad's Path Podcast.

I'm Will Braunstein.

Today we're going to talk about counting one that's two, but what happens when you reach

three?

I didn't know that a literal training program had been created on the topic since why do

you need a book on counting to three.

But among other questions, what happens when you reach three?

So as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Thomas Fielin came to a simple conclusion.

Parents talk too much.

Essentially, the idea is kids have short attention spans, especially when in the middle

of a tantrum.

And parents tend to treat kids if they're adults ready to sit down and have a grown-up

conversation about their feelings.

The kids are still developing their ability to express their feelings.

And that's why simplicity rules.

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