Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
JLML Press
In the 25+ years Janet Lansbury has worked with children and parents, she's learned a lot. She's here to share it with you. Each episode of Unruffled addresses a reader's parenting issue through the lens of Janet's respectful parenting approach, consistently offering a perspective shift that ultimately frees parents of the need for scripts, strategies, tricks, and tactics.
Janet is a parenting author and consultant whose website (JanetLansbury.com) is visited by millions of readers annually. Her work informs, inspires, and supports caregivers of infants and toddlers across the globe, helping to create authentic relationships of respect, trust, and love.
Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" is available at NoBadKidsCourse and JanetLansbury. Her best-selling books “No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline without Shame” and "Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting" are available in all formats at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy your books.
Featured in The New Yorker, recommended 'Best Parenting Podcast' by The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, The Cut, Fatherly, Today's Parent, and many, many more.
Please note: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and advice presented on this podcast by Janet Lansbury and her guests are based on their training and experience. Opinions are offered in good faith but do not constitute professional, psychiatric, or medical advice, neither are they intended to be. You do not have to use this information, and it should not be substituted for qualified medical expertise.
Copyright JLML Press (2026) All Rights Reserved
Janet is a parenting author and consultant whose website (JanetLansbury.com) is visited by millions of readers annually. Her work informs, inspires, and supports caregivers of infants and toddlers across the globe, helping to create authentic relationships of respect, trust, and love.
Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" is available at NoBadKidsCourse and JanetLansbury. Her best-selling books “No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline without Shame” and "Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting" are available in all formats at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy your books.
Featured in The New Yorker, recommended 'Best Parenting Podcast' by The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, The Cut, Fatherly, Today's Parent, and many, many more.
Please note: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and advice presented on this podcast by Janet Lansbury and her guests are based on their training and experience. Opinions are offered in good faith but do not constitute professional, psychiatric, or medical advice, neither are they intended to be. You do not have to use this information, and it should not be substituted for qualified medical expertise.
Copyright JLML Press (2026) All Rights Reserved
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 15, 2018 • 16min
Is It Ever Okay to Use Force with a Resistant Toddler?
The podcast discusses a dad's guilt over using gentle force to brush his toddler's teeth. It explores alternatives to handling resistance with toddlers, emphasizing sensitivity, firm boundaries, and emotional validation. The episode highlights strategies for managing challenging situations with toddlers while maintaining a positive parent-child relationship.
Oct 29, 2018 • 14min
How to Stop Arguing with Your Child
Exploring the dynamics of assertiveness and confident leadership in parenting when dealing with an argumentative six-year-old. Strategies for fostering open communication and setting boundaries effectively. Significance of establishing boundaries during challenging moments for children and balancing flexibility and firmness. Emphasizing strong and loving leadership in parenting through setting boundaries and valuing the child's perspective.
Oct 22, 2018 • 18min
5 Hints for Raising Twins That Will Help Every Parent
Discover effective strategies for raising twins with individual attention, maintaining emotional stability, and nurturing baby communication. Gain insights on parenting twins and practical advice for managing the challenges of caring for multiple children.
Oct 8, 2018 • 16min
Why Is My Child Ignoring Me?
Exploring why a 3-year-old ignores his parent's questions, discussing if it's misbehavior or a hyper-focused personality. Tips on navigating children's autonomy and listening behavior, understanding resistance, and encouraging cooperation. Importance of empathetic communication, supporting explosive reactions, and respecting children's focus.
Oct 2, 2018 • 16min
Destructive Behavior - Why It Happens And What We Can Do
Exploring the distress of a parent whose child scratched their husband's car, emphasizing the importance of addressing misbehavior with empathy. Discussing the complexity of validating children's emotions and the significance of understanding and responding to destructive behavior with empathy and connection.
Sep 24, 2018 • 15min
4 Reasons Children Seek Validation (And How to Respond)
Exploring children seeking validation post-sibling's birth, reasons behind validation-seeking behaviors, fostering self-esteem, and promoting authentic self-validation in kids.
Sep 11, 2018 • 13min
Can Imaginary Play Be Unhealthy?
Explore the impact of music on children's joy and introducing mystery audio books. Address a parent's concern about imaginative play behavior and navigating interruptions. Understand the therapeutic nature of imaginary play and the importance of uninterrupted play for emotional development. Learn how children use play to process emotions and how parents can support them.
Sep 4, 2018 • 21min
No Remorse for Aggressive Behavior
The podcast delves into a parent's concern about their 6-year-old son's aggressive behavior and lack of remorse. It focuses on fostering empathy, emotional communication, and creating a safe environment for the child. The host offers advice on navigating parent-child communication challenges and supporting children in understanding and expressing emotions with empathy.
Aug 27, 2018 • 15min
Exhausted by a Child's Whining and Crankiness
The podcast offers guidance on handling a 3-year-old's challenging behaviors like crankiness and emotional outbursts. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and allowing children to express their emotions. The speaker also discusses setting boundaries with children and embracing their emotional expressions.
Aug 20, 2018 • 19min
Supporting A Child Who Has Differences
The podcast discusses ways to support a child with differences, focusing on fostering self-acceptance and managing reactions. It explores strategies for helping a child navigate reactions from others and develop a positive self-perception. The importance of allowing children to face challenges and uncomfortable experiences is highlighted, along with the need for acceptance over self-mantras. Strategies for parents on helping children embrace their differences with honesty and trust are also shared.
