Is it all True? How to Live in the Gray in the Black+White World of Parenting Advice with Ryan Allen, LPCC-S, LPC (@preschooltherapy)

Ryan Allen, LPCC-S, LPC, is a licensed therapist with a decade of expertise working with young children and their families.  A parent of two young kids, Ryan creates free resources for nearly 1 million parents and child caregivers on both TikTok and IG, providing guidance and support to shift away from traditional punitive approaches towards fostering environments of mutual respect.I intentionally bring up several controversial topics to get his thoughts.Is it true....That therapists are perfect parents?That your pediatrician’s advice is the golden rule?That kids grow out of behaviors?That you shouldn’t say “good job”?That you have to read to your kids every night?That all it takes to extinguish a behavior is playing your cards right?Is there such a thing as a naughty or bad kid?If your child knows better and does it anyway, isn’t that manipulation? Shouldn’t you take it personally?Do we need to fix a behavior right away or else it will get worse?IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER -Two questions to ask yourself to actually stop a negative behaviorThe insight that completely shifted Ryan’s professional approachAn alternative approach to the red/green/yellow clip chartsDON’T MISS:What to do when behavior feels disrespectful// MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE //Beyond Behavior by Mona DelahookeDan Siegel booksPunished by Rewards by Alfie KohnNo Bad Kids by Janet Lansbury// CONNECT WITH RYAN //Tiktok: @preschooltherapyInstagram: @preschooltherapistWebsite: http://Preschooltherapist.comSend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the Show.START HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident