I answer a listeners question about whether or not my kids are spoiled brats and what it means to live and parent to values over power or fear.

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So often, when our children don't have an emotional vocabulary they act out in ways that are actually disruptive. In turn, many parents respond with a lack of emotional regulation and escalation. Today's episode discusses the benefits of teaching kids a vocabulary of emotions.

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For years, people have used a verse in the Old Testament to say we should spank. Even amongst non-religious people, there seems to be a lament that we no longer beat butts (I had to clean that up for this venue). Dr. Catherine Mueller Bell stops by to discuss her upcoming book regarding the efficacy of spanking. Take a listen to our conversation.

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