How to Handle Your Child’s Behavior Without Making It Worse – 401

How to Handle Your Child’s Behavior Without Making It Worse – 401

From Less Drama More Mama by Pam Howard

April 14, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 401

About this episode

Pam Howard discusses five common parenting mistakes that escalate children's behavior and offers alternative strategies for better outcomes.

Have you ever been in a situation with your child where you can feel it escalating while it’s happening? They’re getting more upset, you’re talking more, explaining more, trying to get things back on track, and at the same time, you can tell it’s not helping. In this episode, I’m breaking down five common things moms do that feel right in the moment, but make things worse. These are the patterns that escalate conflict, create power struggles, and leave you feeling frustrated, even when you’re trying your best to handle things well. I’ll walk you through what’s happening and what to do instead, so you can respond in ways that help things settle rather than making them bigger. If you’ve ever walked away from a situation thinking, “Well, that didn't work,” this episode will give you a different way to approach it. For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/401 The post How to Handle Your Child’s Behavior Without Making It Worse – 401 appeared first on Less Drama More Mama .

People in this episode

Host: Pam Howard

Topics covered

  • child behavior
  • parenting strategies
  • conflict resolution
  • power struggles
  • emotional regulation

Keywords

  • child behavior
  • parenting
  • conflict
  • power struggles
  • emotional regulation
  • frustration
  • communication

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