How to Say No to Your Child and Survive the Aftermath
How to say no to your child can feel like walking a tightrope. We want to hold boundaries in parenting firmly, but we also don’t want to break their spirit—or ours! That’s why today, we’re going deep on how to say no to your child in a way that’s kind, calm, and clear.
I know firsthand that how to say no to your child can be one of the hardest lessons we learn as parents. It’s also one of the most essential. When you master how to say no to your child, you’re not only keeping them safe—you’re giving them the tools to navigate a world full of yeses and nos.
Here’s the good news: there’s a way to do this without feeling like the villain. Let’s talk about boundaries in parenting, how to manage temper tantrums without losing your cool, and how validating feelings can be the secret sauce for parenting without yelling.
Why Boundaries in Parenting Are Essential
Let’s be real: boundaries in parenting aren’t about control. They’re about love and safety. Knowing how to say no to your child is a critical part of boundaries in parenting—because it teaches your child to respect limits, trust your guidance, and build healthy relationships.
The truth is, your child won’t always thank you in the moment. But in the long run, setting boundaries in parenting helps them feel secure. It gives them a safe, predictable world to grow in.
Step 1: Validate Feelings First (Without Changing the Boundary)
One of the biggest mistakes parents make when they’re learning how to say no to your child is skipping over validating feelings. Here’s why validating feelings matters so much:
It helps your child feel seen and heard—even when they’re disappointed.
It lowers the intensity of those big feelings.
It strengthens your parenting without yelling game (because you’re less likely to get reactive when you’re truly listening).
What does validating feelings look like? Here’s what you can say:
“I hear how upset you are that you can’t have a second dessert. It’s okay to feel disappointed.”
“I see you’re really frustrated that it’s bedtime. That makes sense.”
Remember: validating feelings doesn’t mean you’re giving in. It just means you’re letting your child know that their feelings matter.
Step 2: Be Clear and Consistent
Once you’ve validated feelings, it’s time to deliver the “no.” When you’re thinking about how to say no to your child, remember these tips:
Use a calm, neutral voice – no yelling.
State your “no” with confidence and love
Keep it short and simple – no lectures.
For example:
“I hear that you’re upset, but we’re not buying the toy today.”
“I understand you really want to go to the park, but we’re staying home.”
Consistency is key. If your “no” sometimes means “maybe,” your child will learn to push harder every time. So when you’re managing temper tantrums, staying firm is what helps you ride it out.
Step 3: Give a Reason—But Don’t Over-Explain
A common mistake when learning how to say no to your child is giving a long, detailed explanation. That can actually invite more debate (and more tantrums!).
Instead, give a short, clear reason:
“No, because we’re saving money today.”
“No, because we already had dessert.”
You don’t need to over-explain. In fact, boundaries in parenting work best when they’re simple and predictable.
Step 4: Stay Calm and Practice Parenting Without Yelling
Let’s be honest: hearing “no” can trigger big emotions—for both you and your child! But one of the most powerful tools in how to say no to your child is parenting without yelling.
Here’s how to do it:
Take a deep breath before you respond.
Speak slowly and quietly—this sets the tone.
Remind yourself: validating feelings doesn’t mean giving in.
Remember your goal is to teach, not control.
Parenting without yelling models self-regulation. You’re showing your child that even when things are tough, we can handle them with calm.
Step 5: Manage Temper Tantrums with Calm and Confidence
Now comes the aftermath: how to manage temper tantrums after you’ve said no. Here’s your roadmap:
Expect the Big Feelings
Kids aren’t being manipulative. They’re practicing how to get their needs met. When you see that meltdown, remind yourself: “This is normal. My child is learning.”
Validate Feelings Again
“I see you’re really mad right now. That’s okay.”
This validating feelings step is crucial. It shows your child that their feelings are welcome, even when you’re not changing your mind.
Hold the Boundary
No matter how loud the tantrum gets, your “no” stays a “no.” This is boundaries in parenting in action—and it’s what makes tantrums shorter and less frequent over time.
Give Space
If your child is really melting down, it’s okay to step back and give them room. You’re not abandoning them—you’re giving them a chance to calm their body down.
Why This Works: The Gift of Clear Boundaries
When you master how to say no to your child, you’re not just managing behavior in the moment. You’re teaching them:
That their feelings matter (thanks to validating feelings!)
That boundaries keep everyone safe and respected
That they can be disappointed—and still okay
This is the foundation of boundaries in parenting. It’s also the heart of parenting without yelling.
Final Takeaways: Your Clear, Calm “No” Script
Here’s your go-to script for the next time you need to say no:
Validate: “I see you’re feeling really disappointed.”
State the no: “We’re not going to the store right now.”
Give a reason (short!): “We have plans at home.”
Hold the line—no backing down, no yelling.
Re-connect after: “I love you. Let’s do something else together.”
Use this script and you’re practicing how to say no to your child in a way that’s loving, clear, and consistent—everything boundaries in parenting are meant to be.
Ready to Learn More?
If you’re tired of second-guessing your “no” or feeling like the villain when you hold a boundary, this episode of The Educated Parent is for you.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through:
How to manage temper tantrums calmly
Why parenting without yelling creates real connection
How validating feelings can change everything
And why mastering boundaries in parenting is the best gift you can give your child
You’ve got this. You’re stronger than any tantrum—and so is your child.
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[00:00:00] Leah Clionsky: Welcome to the Educated Parent Podcast. I am your host, Dr. Leah Clionsky, and this is another one of our chats where it's just you and me. What we are going to be talking about today is how to set limits with our kids. How do we say no? And more importantly, how do we react to the big reaction that our children often have?
[00:00:24] Leah Clionsky: When they hear no, how do we work through the temper tantrum that may result the big feelings, the reaction, so that we feel like we have a clear path when we say no, and we're able to be there for our children. And also we know when to back off your listening to Educated Parent the Parenting podcast, where I teach you realistic expert parenting hacks to solve your everyday parenting problems.
[00:00:52] Leah Clionsky: So that you can reduce your stress, build your confidence as a parent, and raise thriving children. My name is Dr. Leah Clionsky and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, owner of Thriving Child Center and PCIT Experts, Child Psychology Practices. And a real life parent of two young children, I am the same as you.
[00:01:13] Leah Clionsky: I am invested in being the best parent possible and raising thriving children. I also get overwhelmed. I make mistakes and I forget what works. I do have three unique parenting advantages that you may not have a PhD in. Child clinical psychology, over 15 years of clinical experience working with families and a network of other experts that I can text for parenting advice whenever I'm lost.
[00:01:38] Leah Clionsky: I'm here to bring my expertise and my expert network to you so that we can solve your everyday parenting dilemmas together. I am so glad you're here. So this is a topic I run into all of the time in my work with families and children, especially when I'm seeing parents for parent-child interaction therapy.
[00:02:00] Leah Clionsky: PCIT. This is also a topic I run into with my own children, right? Remember, I have toddlers, a three-year-old and a five-year-old, and children in general do not always like it when we set a limit. When we say no. So let's talk a little bit about setting limits in general, because a lot of parents now are very concerned about saying no to their children.
[00:02:23] Leah Clionsky: They're very worried, should we even be doing this? Are we hurting our children? Are we being disrespectful to them? If we set a boundary and we say no, and I can see where this concern is coming from, I think it's coming from. The very old school style of parenting of children should be seen and not heard and no, no, no, no, no.
[00:02:44] Leah Clionsky: This very hypercritical parenting approach where kids just hear, no, you can't do things, we're not even gonna tell you why, because I said so, and the dynamic there is I'm in charge and you don't have a say. And so it makes sense that parents think, I don't wanna parent that way. But what this has turned into for some parents is a fear of ever saying no.
[00:03:07] Leah Clionsky: A fear of setting boundaries and saying This is what is acceptable and unacceptable in our relationship and in our house. And I think that is also a problem. We have to be able to say no. And there are respectful ways. Of saying no to children. In fact, I would argue that learning how to say no to other people and learning how to respect other people's no is one of the cornerstones of good relationships that we have with others.
[00:03:39] Leah Clionsky: Let me give you an example. Let's say I contact a friend and I say, Hey, do you wanna get dinner tomorrow? And she says, oh, no, I can't. I have plans with my kids. And then I just show up at her house and she opens the door and she says, why are you here? And I said, well, I wanted to have dinner now. And so here I am at your door.
[00:03:59] Leah Clionsky: That would be super weird. She would not wanna be friends with me. Right? That would be a very problematic thing to do in a friendship. Me disrespecting her know is disrespectful. So how do we teach children about no and how to set boundaries? We teach them by modeling how to set boundaries as the parent.
[00:04:23] Leah Clionsky: And also respecting other people's nos so that they can see the way that this works, the back and forth, and the importance of this in relationships with other people. I mean, in our culture, everyone is going to hear, know, and that we have to be able to understand that and know when we just back off and let people have their boundaries and stay true to them.
[00:04:45] Leah Clionsky: So no acceptance of no is a really important skill. Also as parents, we have to say no to things because of safety. Right? Like our nose around safety are extremely important. No, you cannot stick your fingers in the electrical socket. No, you cannot run into the street. No, you cannot eat out of the trash can.
[00:05:07] Leah Clionsky: Right? Like these are nos that are designed for the safety of our children and sometimes for other people, no, you cannot force your sister's bottle into her mouth, right? Like, we have to protect our children and other people by setting limits and boundaries. And that's because kids don't know what's dangerous and not dangerous, right?
[00:05:28] Leah Clionsky: They don't have the frontal lobe, that little part of your brain. That tells you to stop and think about it and assess for safety. That's not developed until people are in their late twenties. So your three-year-old cannot see the consequences of their actions, and that's why we're around to know the consequences of their actions and protect them.
[00:05:47] Leah Clionsky: So our children learning how to respect us when we say no and understand that if we're saying no, we have a good reason for it. That is gonna create safety for them, and that's also gonna allow us to bring them places because they're able to respond to us. So again, I'm not advocating for like, let's say no to everything all the time and be really critical and harsh, but we do have to set boundaries and our children have to be able to understand.
[00:06:15] Leah Clionsky: When we're serious and when we are not serious. So when we say no to something, we have to decide ahead of time, Hey, I actually mean this. You don't wanna just run around throwing out. No. When you're actually open to negotiation. So here's an example. Let's say that your kids say, let's go to the park today, mommy.
[00:06:39] Leah Clionsky: I'd love to go to the park. And you say, no. And then they give you a good reason, like, well, our friends are going to the park and we have plenty of time. Now you're gonna reconsider. Yeah, I guess we can go to the park. Great. Yay. We all go to the park. The problem now is that you've been really inconsistent and what your kids have learned is.
[00:06:58] Leah Clionsky: I don't really have to accept this. No. Like my mom's nos are really maybes and then you create some confusion for them. So maybe later when you do say no to something and it cannot be changed, you get a much higher level of pushback because you've been confusing, right? They don't know that your no means no.
[00:07:20] Leah Clionsky: They think that your no means maybe. And so now they're gonna question every single time you say no. The work around here is that don't say no unless you really mean it. So if your kids say, Hey, I wanna go to the park, instead of saying no, if you're not sure that you wanna say no, say something like, let's think about it.
[00:07:41] Leah Clionsky: Or I need some time to figure out whether that will work in our schedule or, I'm on the fence. Do you have some specific reasons why you want to go? So don't jump in with the no. Jump in with an honest maybe, and then listen to their reasoning. You can still say no after you hear the reasoning, or if you look in your schedule and you say, you know, guys, unfortunately it's just really not gonna play out today.
[00:08:06] Leah Clionsky: So I have to say no, but fine. But it's better than saying no and then backing down later. I think honestly, one of the main reasons that we are very hesitant to say no to kids. Is because they have a big reaction when we say no. And that's really difficult for us. Like it's really hard for us to see our kids upset.
[00:08:30] Leah Clionsky: It's really painful when they escalate their behavior in order to talk us into something that we've said no to. And I mean, I know I don't really enjoy sitting through a tantrum. I would much rather everybody get along. And I think also we don't really know what to do when our kids do have a temper tantrum.
[00:08:48] Leah Clionsky: And often the things that we do to try to end the tantrum, I. Actually prolong the tantrum. So what I'm going to talk to you about today with a story is how you can respond to a true temper tantrum in a way that doesn't escalate it, but also doesn't give in to it. And I think this is a good moment too, to clarify the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown and why kids have tantrums when they don't get what they want.
[00:09:20] Leah Clionsky: So I think about a meltdown as being overwhelming. Big feelings. So your child loses their favorite toy and they're hysterical. That's not a temper tantrum. That is big feelings. That's a dysregulated, sad, frustrated child. Or their sibling knocks over the tower they've been working on for an hour. That's not a tantrum.
[00:09:45] Leah Clionsky: Those are big, dysregulated feelings. But if you say to your child, we can't buy this toy right now, and they freak out because part of that is that they're disappointed and they have some sad feelings. But usually the escalation in behavior is trying to change your mind. You are the barrier to the thing they want, and they are trying to get you to choose differently.
[00:10:10] Leah Clionsky: Do I think this is bad? No, I think it's extremely adaptive and something I kind of respect about kids. They know what they really, really want and they are trying to get their needs met with these tools that they have on hand. So I actually worry about a child who is okay hearing no all the time, like why are they so okay with that?
[00:10:31] Leah Clionsky: Like, where is their spirit? They should want to get what they want. That is human nature. So when you say no and your child reacts to your no, they are doing what they should be doing. They are trying to find a way to convince you otherwise, and kids have several traditional roots for this. One root of this is to be really sad, so, oh, I'm so sad.
[00:10:58] Leah Clionsky: I really wanted that new toy. Please, please, please, please, please, please, the Begging the tears. Because that going for sympathy is extremely effective. If anything will persuade me, the sympathy route is the way to go for me. I'm like, oh, I want you to be happy. I, I just wanna buy that toy that you say you want, and then you'll be smiling.
[00:11:18] Leah Clionsky: So the sympathy route is a strategy and it makes a lot of sense. And it's effective a lot of the time. Usually when that one doesn't work, then you get the anger strategy, which is your child is escalating their behavior because they're hoping at that point you'll give in. So that's when you see maybe name calling, maybe some aggression, maybe some, like, you are the worst parent in the world.
[00:11:45] Leah Clionsky: You would never do this to me. Mom would give this to me and you won't give this to me. So that's where you see the escalation of behavior. Now what is interesting in this situation is that the feelings are there, right? Your child is angry with you because you're not giving them the thing that they want, but they're not like truly distressed, distressed.
[00:12:06] Leah Clionsky: The minute you gave them the thing, like if you said, fine, here's the toy, I just snapped my fingers. That would go away immediately, right? The sad, the anger, like you solve it, it goes away immediately. So this is a strategy. Again, it's an adaptive strategy. It's a smart strategy. Do I think kids sit around and premeditate this?
[00:12:28] Leah Clionsky: Not usually. I think some kids actually, they're like, I know what works on my mom. But I think for the most part it's kind of instinctive because kids are trying to get by. They're trying to get their needs met, and if they were, you know, in a boardroom, in a difficult business meeting and they got their needs met, even when someone said no, we would all think they were very savvy.
[00:12:48] Leah Clionsky: So I'm not saying children are manipulative or bad, I'm just saying that your goal as a parent, which is to set a boundary around the thing, saying no to the toy maybe, and their goal to get you to say yes to the toy and buy it are at odds. And then you have a difference of goals and that's where you see that behavior.
[00:13:09] Leah Clionsky: So what I'm gonna tell you about now is I'm going to give you a story. Recently you got to hear a story about a time that I parented. And I was really unhappy with how that went. Right? Imperfect person, imperfect parent. Right. Now I'm going to tell you a story about a time that I was able to keep my clinical brain turned on and actually parent pretty well through a tantrum.
[00:13:32] Leah Clionsky: I was sitting there thinking, yep, apply the things I know. So I'm going to walk you through what that looked like. I'm not gonna tell you which of my children this happened with though intentionally, because I am obviously trying to protect them and I never want them to feel bad about anything I say on the podcast.
[00:13:49] Leah Clionsky: So this is mostly gonna be talking about me and what I did, unless about them and what they did. But here is this scenario for you. So this was a difference of opinion about whether a second dessert should have been had. Who here has had. A disagreement with your children over candy. I think everybody has had this disagreement because children are generally very pro candy and adults are often pro some sort of limit to candy for health reasons or behavioral reasons, right?
[00:14:23] Leah Clionsky: We don't want them to eat unlimited candy, and so obviously there is conflict when these two desires are not at the same place. So here's the situation that happened for me at this point. One of my children was three years old, and they asked for candy for dessert. Well, actually, what they asked for was those lint truffles.
[00:14:44] Leah Clionsky: You know, they're like circular. They're spherical. You unwrap them, and inside there's like chocolate mousse. So this child loved those. So I said, what do you want for dessert? And this child said, I want the chocolate balls. But I also knew that this child was aware there were popsicles in the freezer and had been talking about the popsicles a lot.
[00:15:05] Leah Clionsky: I could see already a potential conflict in the making here. So I tried to get ahead of it and I said, I know you're saying you want the chocolate balls. There are also popsicles. You seem to really want those. I want you to understand that you can either have the chocolate balls or the Popsicle, but not both.
[00:15:26] Leah Clionsky: So if you say yes to the chocolate ball and then you ask for a Popsicle, I will say no. So I decided, I was like, nobody's having two dessert. I still have to get you to go to bed. So I set that limit very clearly, already prepared for the fact that there might be a conflict. So I asked again, are you sure you want the chocolate balls and not the Popsicle?
[00:15:48] Leah Clionsky: Yes. Mommy. I want the chocolate balls. I delivered the chocolate balls and you can guess what happened next after those were eaten. I heard mommy. Now I want Popsicle. So when this happens, the first thing you do is you say no and you give a good reason. And what I said was something along the lines of, I'm really sorry, I know that you want the Popsicle.
[00:16:11] Leah Clionsky: But I say no to the Popsicle 'cause it's too much sugar and then you won't be able to fall asleep. So I'm going to say no. Right? I think that's pretty respectful and there was a lot of warning given for it. And of course the outcome is what you would predict. A full blown temper tantrum arising, but that was okay, right?
[00:16:32] Leah Clionsky: I'm like, oh, how healthy of you, you were having a reaction to what I said, you were trying to convince me otherwise in the ways that you know. So the first step, when you're setting the boundary, know whatever is you're clear. So know, and here's why. The second thing you want to do is validate your child's feelings.
[00:16:52] Leah Clionsky: I can understand from my child's perspective. Why they are disappointed that they cannot also have the Popsicle. They like the Popsicle. The Popsicle is yummy. Maybe they were hopeful that I would change my mind. I can get behind that. When you validate someone's feelings, when you say to them, your feelings make sense in context.
[00:17:16] Leah Clionsky: Often they'll calm down because they feel seen and understood. So I'm not gonna say, well, that's not a big deal. I already warned you. You shouldn't even be upset about that. That's very invalidating. I'm saying your feelings make no sense, but I'm going to do the opposite. I'm going to tell my child, your feelings make sense in context.
[00:17:34] Leah Clionsky: So I said, I can see that you're very disappointed and angry that mommy said no to the Popsicle. I. That's okay. It's okay to be angry about this. I understand that you are sad. Sometimes the tantrum will end, right? Then sometimes that kid will feel heard. They'll give you a hug, you can move on. But see, in this situation, my 3-year-old was really, really, really hoping that they could talk me into that Popsicle, because you may have picked up on the fact that I'm pretty stubborn, and they didn't inherit that from out of nowhere.
[00:18:09] Leah Clionsky: So my kids. Are maybe as stubborn or maybe more than I am. So then there was an escalation. So there were some mean words said there were some things thrown, there was some loud screaming. Maybe somebody threw themselves to the ground. Right? So then we were having a full blown temper tantrum. Please, please, please, please, please, please give me the Popsicle, please, and then into your mean, your bad.
[00:18:37] Leah Clionsky: Right, their typical temper tantrum. So here is the part where many parents get it wrong. What a lot of parents start doing in this moment is either yelling, right? 'cause you're frustrated and you're overwhelmed, and you're like, if I scream at you, this tantrum will stop. Or they perceive that their child is deeply distressed, that they're in the like meltdown, not the tantrum place.
[00:19:02] Leah Clionsky: And so they start either reasoning or capitulating. I. So the screaming at your child is a bad strategy. It's an understandable strategy. I won't promise I've never lost my cool and done that, but that it's just going to escalate, right? Your child is upset and mad at you because you're not giving in. Now you are losing your mind.
[00:19:25] Leah Clionsky: You are yelling at them. All that can happen there when both of you are yelling is for the intensity to rise and rise and rise, and ultimately you are gonna get more punitive in ways that aren't useful, so no one will calm down. You will prolong a tantrum, I guarantee if you escalate. So, and again, understandable.
[00:19:46] Leah Clionsky: I get it. Don't do that. The other thing that your child does not need from you is tons of like coddling and reassurance, and then you give again. So if you sit there and you're like, let me try to reason with you, let me tell you again all the reasons that you can't have this. Your child already knows all the reasons you told them.
[00:20:06] Leah Clionsky: You were really, really clear about that from the beginning. So the issue is not that they don't understand. The issue is not that they are so distressed that you must be there and calm them down. The issue is that they are hoping to change your mind. Their goal and your goal are different kinds of goals.
[00:20:24] Leah Clionsky: So you coming in and talking and talking and talking and talking at them is actually going to prolong their pushback. So you go in with the best of intentions, like I will co-regulate you, but it's not gonna work right now because this is different. Might that approach work if your child were sad that they lost their toy?
[00:20:47] Leah Clionsky: Yes, but not right now because they're not so sad. They are trying to persuade you differently. So you don't wanna go in with all of that. What you really don't wanna do is 10 minutes into this, say. Fine. You can have the Popsicle. I mean, I guarantee you the tantrum will stop at that point, but then you have created a really bad messaging system to your child.
[00:21:11] Leah Clionsky: That you're gonna say no, but your no doesn't really mean anything because when their behavior escalates, you will give in. And now you're gonna see a lot of that behavior. So I've told you what not to do, what do you do? So remember, you have expressed your no with the good reason. You have validated their feelings, they escalate.
[00:21:30] Leah Clionsky: And you say, I can see that you're really mad at me. I'm gonna give you a little bit of space. I'm here whenever you want. You can get a hug, but I'm gonna give you some space right now. And then you walk away, not in a, you are bad and I'm leaving you to yourself. 'cause you can't stop throwing a tantrum way in a, I'm just gonna give you some space, like you just need some time to realize that I'm not gonna do this.
[00:21:53] Leah Clionsky: I'm not gonna change my mind. But here we are. Right? I'm here. I love you. We're in the context of a good relationship. I'm gonna give you some time and space to deal with these feelings. I know it's hard to do that. But it works. So I gave that child a little bit of space and then when I saw that they were not screaming and throwing things anymore, then I started building a tower kind of nearby, talking about the tower.
[00:22:21] Leah Clionsky: And within a couple minutes they came over and they started building that tower with me. And that's when they wanted a big, big hug. Right. And we moved on. So did we talk about it in detail? No, we just moved on. They reregulated back. They didn't feel abandoned, but I also didn't get sucked into that tantrum, so that is hard to do.
[00:22:41] Leah Clionsky: That is a difficult thing to do. Thank goodness I'm a child psychologist and walk people through this all the time. I. So if you are running into this with your own children, if you get to the place where you're like, I am afraid to say no, and I don't know what to do and I don't know if I can do this thing you talked about, about validating them and then giving them space and then reconnecting with them afterwards, then maybe you'd benefit from a little bit of help.
[00:23:08] Leah Clionsky: You might be a really good fit. For parent child interaction therapy. If you have a young child, we can coach you through those moments. If you have an older child, we can help you in our Thriving Child Center clinic. Or if you're kind of coming back into, the problem is, for me, staying calm is the issue, and it might be a really good fit for our calm and connected program for parents.
[00:23:29] Leah Clionsky: But regardless, this is tough. It's tough to have young kids with big feelings. It's tough to walk that boundary where you're trying to be warm and understanding, but also firm about your own boundaries, especially with all the competing information out there in the world coming from Influencers and Chat, GBT and your friends and everyone disagreeing.
[00:23:50] Leah Clionsky: But this is my expert opinion. You know, you know what's right for your family and if you think that this is the right approach, you're welcome to give it a try. So take wonderful care of yourself. Thanks for being with me today, and I will talk to you another time. Thanks again for spending time with me on Educated Parent.
[00:24:08] Leah Clionsky: If this episode helped you feel more confident in handling those parenting curve balls, hit follow so you never miss an episode. Know a parent who's stuck in the endless cycle of conflicting advice. Send this their way because we all deserve parenting strategies we can actually trust. And hey, if you have a minute, leave a review.
[00:24:29] Leah Clionsky: Your support helps other parents find real expert backed solutions instead of just another opinion online. One last quick reminder. This podcast offers general advice, but every family is different. The advice offered in this podcast is not medical advice and is not appropriate for every family. If you need personalized parenting support, connect with an experienced clinician at Thriving Child Center or PCIT experts.
[00:24:57] Leah Clionsky: That's it for today. Thanks for listening, and I'll talk to you next time.