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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

My Son Is Saying the F-Word

Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

JLML Press

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.73.8K Ratings

🗓️ 30 November 2016

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

A mother writes that her “kind, sensitive” boy has picked up the F-word and is using it frequently to test his parents’ patience. She says that she has tried a variety of responses, ranging from ignoring the word to disallowing it, but nothing has helped. Both parents are out of ideas and looking for some direction. For more advice on parenting issues, please check out this new audio resource -- "Sessions" -- my recorded consultations with parents: SessionsAudio.com Our Sponsors:* Check out BabyQuip and use my code UNRUFFLED for a great deal: http://www.babyquip.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey everyone, before we begin, I just want to remind you to please check out my new

0:07.6

No Bad Kids Master course.

0:09.6

You can find out all about it at nobadkidscourse.com.

0:18.2

Hi, this is Janet Lansbury and welcome to Unruffold.

0:22.2

This week I'm responding to a mom whose four-year-old has seemed to pick up the F word and

0:29.5

he's using it effectively to shock, dismay, and anger his parents.

0:36.5

Mom and Dad have both tried several strategies, but nothing seems to work.

0:42.2

Parenting can be physically and mentally exhausting.

0:48.9

It's all consuming, right?

0:50.5

Yes, we love this work, but we're always on call.

0:53.8

We give so much.

0:55.3

We really have a moment to think about our own well-being.

0:58.4

Most of the time we're making it up as we go along.

1:01.2

There's no road map, so we have to set our own boundaries to find balance in our lives.

1:06.9

If you're feeling overwhelmed, therapy can help.

1:10.2

I've used therapy from time to time and it's allowed me to take a step back, regain some

1:15.3

clarity and confidence, and eventually become a better version of myself.

1:19.9

If you're thinking of starting therapy, give better help but try.

1:23.8

It's entirely online, video, phone, live chat, even text messaging.

1:28.9

Just fill out a short questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist.

1:33.3

If your initial therapist doesn't feel like a good fit, no problem.

1:36.8

It's easy to switch any time for no additional charge.

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