The Parenting Weekly
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The Parenting Weekly
Parenting
June 7, 2026
Actionable parenting insights from the best parenting podcasts.
Spotlight
The Coin-Flip Sharing Method
When two children want the same item, flip a coin to decide who goes first, but give the winner only half the allotted time.
From BratBusters Parenting Podcast · The Hidden Flaw in Parenting Boundaries
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The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom
22 tips from 10 podcasts this week
communication
Pre-Meeting Text Prompts
When your relationship feels strained, text your teen a specific question like "What is one thing you would change about our relationship?" before discussing it.
From Parenting Today's Teens · What’s Standing Between You and Your Teen?
relationships
The 10 Percent Attachment Rule
Stop panicking over individual mistakes; research shows less than 10 percent of an adult's attachment style is explained by their childhood parenting.
From Raising Good Humans · Why Are All the Young People So Insecure?
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