Ever wondered why your child seems to push your buttons at exactly the moments when you're least equipped to handle it?
What if I told you that your child isn't actually "misbehaving" at all—they're showing you something much deeper?
My guest, renowned child behavior expert Bryan Post, completely shifted my understanding of challenging child behavior during our conversation. As founder of the Post Institute and author of "From Fear to Love," Bryan has spent decades working with families in their homes, witnessing the most intimate family dynamics and discovering what really drives our children's actions.
In this eye-opening interview, Bryan reveals his groundbreaking Stress Model Theory that will change how you see every tantrum, every defiant moment, and every challenging behavior.
You'll discover:
Why "children act out because they are stressed out"—and how this simple truth transforms everything
The powerful story of a mom who ended five years of bath time battles in just four days using Bryan's approach
Bryan's Three R's framework (Reflect, Relate, Regulate) that can de-escalate any situation
The 13-second technique that shifts you from fear to love in the heat of the moment
Why your child's behavior triggers your own stress response—and how to break this cycle
The difference between surviving energy (fear) and thriving energy (love) in your family dynamics
Bryan vulnerably shares his own childhood of "love balanced by violence" and how it shaped his understanding that stressed parents create stressed children—but regulated parents can heal generational patterns.
Most importantly, he reminds us that parenting is 90% emotional, not cognitive. When we try to logic our way through emotional moments, we miss the real message our children are sending us.
Ready to see your child's challenging behavior through a lens of understanding instead of frustration? This conversation will give you the tools to respond from love instead of fear, even in your most triggered moments.
To learn more about Bryan Post's work:
(Get his free ebook "From Fear to Love")
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