Your Toddler Isn’t Listening. Here’s Why.
Summary
Janet Lansbury addresses a listener’s struggle with her 15-month-old climbing unsafe stairs at a relative’s home. She explains that toddlers are driven by exploration, not defiance, and that excessive reasoning or repetition often increases their interest. Lansbury advises parents to set limits early, physically block unsafe areas with a calm demeanor, and avoid self-blame, emphasizing that understanding the child’s perspective is key to effective boundary-setting.
Topics discussed
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Janet Lansbury's new book Baby Person
Listener question: Toddler climbing stairs at sister's house
Understanding toddler perspective and the 'yes space'
Little Spoon baby food advertisement
Monarch personal finance app promotion
Why verbal reasoning fails with toddlers
The trap of repeating instructions and self-blame
Effective strategies: Boring responses and physical blocking
Bathtub safety example and concluding thoughts
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