[Encore] The 3 Kinds of Boundaries (And Why Mixing Them Up Makes Parenting Harder)

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Boundaries! Parents talk about this A LOT. But are we actually talking about the same thing?

In this episode, Dr. Gila breaks down the three distinct concepts that get lumped together into the term "boundaries," and why getting clear on the difference isn't just semantic.

In this episode:

• The difference between boundaries, limits, and expectations...and why it matters.
• The key ingredients for boundaries that work.
• How to increase cooperation without compromising connection.
• What to ask yourself when you're not sure whether to "hold a boundary."

Related resources:

⭐️ Episode 7. Why Kids "Lose It": What's Beneath the Big Behaviors

⭐️ Episode 9. Power Struggles with Neurodivergent Kids: Beyond the Battles, with Dr. Danika Maddocks

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