Belonging shapes every stage of our lives.

About this episode

Yogi Patel and Fernanda Lee discuss how misbehavior in children and adults signals a need for connection rather than defiance.

Belonging shapes every stage of our lives. In this episode, Yogi Patel and Fernanda Lee explore how a child’s misbehavior (and an adult’s, too) is often a signal of discouraged connection, not defiance. You’ll learn how to recognize these signs, respond with encouragement, and build lasting connections in your home, classroom, or workplace Listen to the full episode on all major podcast platforms. Explore more at https://yogipateltte.com Timestamps: 0:00 Belonging starts in the womb 2:00 Firs...

People in this episode

Host: Yogi Patel

Guest: Fernanda Lee

Topics covered

• belonging
• child behavior
• connection
• parenting
• education

Keywords

• belonging
• misbehavior
• connection
• parenting
• encouragement

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