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What if your child’s tantrum, meltdown, or refusal to cooperate isn’t bad behavior at all, but a sign that something deeper is going on?
In this episode of the Stroke It Podcast, Jenny Townsend is joined by Afsaneh Moradian, founder of MLC Homeschool Coaching, homeschooling coach, educator, and author of the Jamie Is Jamie picture book series. Afsaneh shares a different way to approach parenting, one built around communication, connection, respect, and understanding what children actually need.
They discuss why attempts to control a child can lead to power struggles, and why behaviors parents sometimes label as laziness, manipulation, or defiance often have an underlying cause. Afsaneh explains how validating a child’s feelings, asking questions, setting healthy boundaries, and even using humor can completely change difficult moments.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why tantrums and meltdowns may be communicating an unmet need
- How to respond when your child is in crisis
- Why validating your child’s feelings doesn’t mean eliminating boundaries
- How giving children choices can build confidence and independence
- Why trial and error is healthier than teaching children to fear failure
- How apologizing to your child can strengthen your relationship
- Ways parents can reduce frustration, stress, and burnout
- How to find small opportunities for self-care in a busy schedule
- Why comparing your child’s development to other children can create unnecessary pressure
- How parents with different parenting styles can communicate and work together
- Why everyday conversations can create the trust children need to come to you with bigger problems later
Afsaneh also reminds parents that children develop at different rates and that who your child is at six, eight, or twelve years old does not determine who they’ll become as an adult. The goal isn’t perfect parenting. It’s creating an environment where children feel heard, respected, supported, and increasingly capable of solving problems for themselves.
Connect with Afsaneh Moradian:
Website: mlccoaching.com
Instagram: @moradian.afshineh
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