Why Do I Keep Snapping At My Child When They're Just Being A Child?

Why Do I Keep Snapping At My Child When They're Just Being A Child?

Why Do I Keep Snapping At My Child When They're Just Being A Child?Emma Reed
Published on: 22/06/2026

Watching your child's face drop after you've snapped at them feels awful. Emma explores what is actually going on in that moment and why it isn't as simple as them or you doing something wrong.

Autonomy and Choice
What Your Child Is Really Doing When They Cling (Or Push You Away)

What Your Child Is Really Doing When They Cling (Or Push You Away)

What Your Child Is Really Doing When They Cling (Or Push You Away)Emma Reed
Published on: 16/06/2026

One day your child clings. The next they push you away. In this episode, Emma explores why both behaviours can make sense, and what they reveal about your child's growing independence.

Autonomy and Choice
Why You Keep Having the Same Argument About Clothes With Your Child

Why You Keep Having the Same Argument About Clothes With Your Child

Why You Keep Having the Same Argument About Clothes With Your ChildEmma Reed
Published on: 09/06/2026

The clothes argument isn't really about clothes. Emma looks at what's happening when your child loses it over what they're wearing, and why it doesn't stop at any particular age.

Autonomy and Choice
Why Your Child Melts Down When You Join In

Why Your Child Melts Down When You Join In

Why Your Child Melts Down When You Join InEmma Reed
Published on: 02/06/2026

Your child melts down when you join their play. Here's what was actually happening before the crying started, and whose need was whose in that moment.

Autonomy and Choice