Why understanding your child’s behavior supports their emotional growth| A Parent's Guide to Child Development

Why understanding your child’s behavior supports their emotional growth| A Parent's Guide to Child Development

June 25, 2026 · 3 min

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Gabreile Nicolet discusses how understanding children's behavior and emotional needs can enhance communication and self-regulation.

In this episode, Gabreile Nicolet explains” intermittent reinforcement in children and how inconsistency encourages persistence. Nicolet also emphasizes that understanding the emotional needs behind a child's actions can improve communication and self-regulation. Time Stamps 00:02 Why children ask the same question over and over even after you have told them ‘no‘? 01:15 What happens when a parent dismisses their child’s needs? 02:10 How being dismissive to your child affects their self-esteem and mental health? Contact Gabreile Nicolet https://www.instagram.com/gabriele_nicolet https://www.facebook.com/gabriele.nicolet https://www.gabrielenicolet.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-kids/id1674232166 Follow us:Fledglings’ Flight: https://www.FledglingsFlight.com App: https://app.FledglingsFlight.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fledglingsflight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Fledglings.Flight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FledglingsFlight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fledglings-flight Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fledglingsflight/ Music: Purple Planet Music

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Host: Annamarie von Firley

Guest: Gabreile Nicolet

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