Managing Kids Who Use Harsh Words

About this episode

Gen answers a listener question about a little girl who uses harsh language.

Most kids go through a phase where they can use some really callous language, and while this is normal, it is shocking! Today, Gen answers a listener question about a little girl who can say some not very nice things. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Gen Muir, Amy Gerard

Topics covered

• child behavior
• language development
• parenting advice
• listener questions
• emotional expression

Keywords

• harsh words
• kids language
• parenting
• listener question
• child development

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Organizations: DM Podcasts

Products: High Low Buffalo cards

Books & works: Strap Yourself In, Little People, Big Feelings

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