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  • Sleep, Behavior and the Time Change: A Plan for Halloween Week

    Sleep, Behavior and the Time Change: A Plan for Halloween Week
    Oct 27 2026
    Join The Behavior Club for monthly live coaching, step-by-step plans and a parent community: https://www.thefamilybehaviorist.com/club?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=sleep-time-changeEmily and Randi, co-founders of Teaching Sweet Sleep, discuss the connection between sleep and behavior in young children. They share how sleep impacts emotional regulation, tantrums, and everyday challenges, along with practical ways parents can establish healthier sleep habits.They also discuss how they went from two teachers and moms to building a pediatric sleep consulting business and launching My Sleep Teacher, a personalized sleep support platform for toddlers and preschoolers.Learn more about our guests:Teaching Sweet Sleep: https://www.teachingsweetsleep.comMy Sleep Teacher: https://www.mysleepteacher.comFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefamilybehavioristComment BLUEPRINT on Instagram and I'll send you the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Is It Defiance or Connection? How to Spot Attention-Seeking Patterns

    Is It Defiance or Connection? How to Spot Attention-Seeking Patterns
    Oct 20 2026
    Are you stuck in a cycle of defending yourself against accusations like, "you never let me do anything" or "you love my sister more than me?" On this episode, Mandy explains why simply ignoring these behaviors is a recipe for disaster. Get the blueprint on why negative attention is so predictable, why endless reassurance can accidentally reinforce bad behavior, and how to stop engaging in those extended debates with your child. Tools & Resources Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠thefamilybehaviorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: Follow @TheFamilyBehaviorist on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review! Your feedback helps other parents find the show and lets Mandy know what topics are landing for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 min
  • Why Does My Kid Only Act Like This With Me?

    Why Does My Kid Only Act Like This With Me?
    Oct 13 2026
    Have you ever wondered why your child is an absolute angel for their teacher, coach, and grandparents, but turns into a monster the second they get home with you? On this episode, Mandy validates the frustration of being the "chosen" parent and flips the script to show why this dynamic is actually fantastic behavioral information. From a six-year-old who only swears at his parents, to a child who begs for a phone at dinner, Mandy uses some real examples as she unpacks the concept of intermittent reinforcement and the dreaded extinction burst. Get the blueprint for tackling this behaviuor head on, by implementing consistent, shapeable boundaries! Tools & Resources Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠thefamilybehaviorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: Follow @TheFamilyBehaviorist on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review! Your feedback helps other parents find the show and lets Mandy know what topics are landing for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Why You Keep Arguing With Your Kids and How to Stop

    Why You Keep Arguing With Your Kids and How to Stop
    Oct 6 2026
    On this episode, Mandy dives into the psychology behind the ultimate parenting trap: power struggles. Learn why it takes two to play tug-of-war and why simply telling your child "because I said so" often makes the argument worse. This blueprint reveals that even when a fight starts over access to a toy or escaping a chore, it almost always morphs into an attention seeking behavior. So tune in and find out how to recognize your own role in the reinforcement loop, why your kid follows you when you walk away, and how to finally "put down the rope" without being a permissive parent! Tools & Resources Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠thefamilybehaviorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: Follow @TheFamilyBehaviorist on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review! Your feedback helps other parents find the show and lets Mandy know what topics are landing for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 min
  • How to Correct Your Child Without Crushing Their Confidence

    How to Correct Your Child Without Crushing Their Confidence
    Sep 29 2026
    Did you know that by age twelve, a child with ADHD may receive roughly 20,000 more negative or corrective comments than their neurotypical peers? On this episode, Mandy gets brutally honest about how easily parents fall into the trap of overcorrecting kids with ADHD. It is time to get correct about correcting, as Mandy dissects the exact moments where her own anxiety led to unnecessary nagging. So tune in and get the blueprint on how to identify when you are overcorrecting, how to separate an ADHD trait from intentional rudeness, and finally, how to replace constant verbal nagging with visual prompts and positive reinforcement. Tools & Resources Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠thefamilybehaviorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: Follow @TheFamilyBehaviorist on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review! Your feedback helps other parents find the show and lets Mandy know what topics are landing for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 min
  • Live Coaching: How to Handle ADHD Mornings, Blended Family Custody Transitions, and Sibling Conflict

    Live Coaching: How to Handle ADHD Mornings, Blended Family Custody Transitions, and Sibling Conflict
    Sep 22 2026
    On this episode, Mandy welcomes Elizabeth, a mom of three, for a live coaching session to troubleshoot her blended family's chaotic mornings and sibling dynamics. Elizabeth shares the struggles of raising a 5-year-old who is constantly distracted during his morning routine, along with managing the intense conflicts of her husband's 14-year-old twin boys. Get a detailed look at what a parenting coaching session looks like in real time, as Mandy gives Elizabeth a personlized blueprint on this very special edition of the show! Tools & Resources Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠thefamilybehaviorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: Follow @TheFamilyBehaviorist on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review! Your feedback helps other parents find the show and lets Mandy know what topics are landing for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 min
  • How to Build ADHD Systems Your Kids Will Actually Use

    How to Build ADHD Systems Your Kids Will Actually Use
    Sep 15 2026
    As Mandy continues this month's focus on ADHD, on this episode, she brings back her favorite resident expert, her daughter Lola! Lola recently received a diagnosis of a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) alongside her ADHD and takes the mic to publicly rate Mandy's parenting strategies. From the systems that actually help her get out the door to the ones that just feel like nagging, Lola provides incredible insight into what an ADHD brain truly needs. Tools & Resources: Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠thefamilybehaviorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: Follow @TheFamilyBehaviorist on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review! Your feedback helps other parents find the show and lets Mandy know what topics are landing for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 min
  • Why Kids With ADHD Forget Everything—and How to Help Without Constant Reminders

    Why Kids With ADHD Forget Everything—and How to Help Without Constant Reminders
    Sep 8 2026
    Kicking off September's ADHD series, Mandy tackles the frustrating reality of raising kids who constantly lose their planners, forget their soccer cleats, and procrastinate on homework. On this episode, Mandy bridges the gap between her personal life and her professional expertise as a behavior analyst and special education teacher. Learn the crucial difference between simply accommodating an ADHD child (like providing extended time via a 504 plan) versus actively teaching them the missing behavioral skills so they can eventually manage their own time. Tools & Resources Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠thefamilybehaviorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: Follow @TheFamilyBehaviorist on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review! Your feedback helps other parents find the show and lets Mandy know what topics are landing for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 min