Why Your Child Misbehaves And What To Do

Why Your Child Misbehaves And What To Do

April 7, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 432

About this episode

This episode explores the underlying reasons for child misbehavior and offers a framework for responding effectively without punishment.

Your child isn't "being bad", they're trying to tell you something. In this episode, I break down the five real reasons children misbehave and why the punishments, time-outs, and consequences you've been relying on are actually making behavior worse. You'll learn my step-by-step framework for responding to any behavior with both connection and limits, plus three quick wins you can start using tonight. If you're stuck in the yelling-guilt-repeat cycle and nothing seems to work no matter how hard you try, this is the episode that changes everything. Feeling called to bring this work to other parents? Our Coaching Certification Program trains you to do exactly that. DM me CERTIFICATION on Instagram for details. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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