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S2E45 - "Stay With Me!": Parenting Through Bedtime Battles with Confidence—Without Becoming the Crutch
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom navigating intense bedtime struggles with her highly anxious daughter. When emotions escalate and her child feels panicked or overwhelmed, she questions whether enforcing boundaries might seem insensitive. I break down what's really going on—how anxiety drives a need for control—and why bedtime often becomes the battleground.
Using child-centered strategies, I walk through how to respond in ways that honor both the child's emotions and the parent's need for structure, sleep, and sanity. I explain how to set compassionate boundaries, return…
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