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Ep #213 Signal, Not Defiance

Andee Martineau - Podcaster, Best-Selling Author, Parenting Coach Episode 213

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When kids go “off track,” it’s easy to see the behavior as disrespect, defiance, or a problem that needs fixing.

In this episode, I reframe behavior as information, a signal from a dysregulated nervous system, not a character flaw.

You’ll learn:

  • What off-track behavior is actually telling you
  • Why punishment and rewards rarely create lasting change
  • How to stay calm, connected, and in the lead when things go sideways
  • A simple recovery approach that protects the relationship and restores boundaries

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