“Why won’t my child listen?” “Why does this keep happening?” “Am I doing something wrong?”
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated, or at a loss when it comes to your child’s behavior, you’re not alone, and you’re not failing.
Dr. Long works to help parents approach behavior differently. Instead of labeling children as defiant, aggressive, or inattentive, she encourages parents to ask a more helpful question: What skill hasn’t been taught yet? Many of the behaviors that exhaust parents are not acts of disobedience, but signals that a child is missing the skills they need to succeed.
This podcast is designed to shift the way you see behavior, and the way you respond to it. Through practical, research-informed conversations, we’ll help you move beyond yelling, punishment, and power struggles and toward strategies that actually work. You’ll learn how to teach skills through repetition, reinforcement, and connection, so you’re not just reacting to today’s behavior, but building the foundation for tomorrow.
The goal isn’t quick fixes. It’s confident, intentional parenting that creates lasting change for your child and for you.
Season 2, Episode 13: 10 Things Parents of Adult Children Need to Know
This week on the podcast, I’m talking about one of the biggest parenting transitions no one really prepares you for: parenting your child once they’re in college or adulthood.
I’ve seen this struggle over and over with clients and families trying to figure out how to stay connected, offer support, and still respect growing independence. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 practical ways to navigate this season with more trust, communication, and connection.
Parenting doesn’t stop when they grow up, but it does have to change.
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You can take the free Potty Training Personality Training Quiz Here:
https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6a6a16f5dc2a6a6776255ee4
The Well-Rounded Potty Training Course:
https://drbethlong.thinkific.com/courses/potty-training-made-easy-course
Beyond Words: The Art of Effectively Communicating With Your Children:
https://amzn.to/3L2Nr7T
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15 Sept 2026
Season 2, Episode 12: I Wanted to Help So Much, I Stopped Listening
This week, I’m sharing Mistake #12: I Wanted to Help So Much, I Stopped Listening. I have always wanted to help, fix, guide, and make things better, but sometimes that meant I was too quick to step in with advice instead of simply listening. In this episode, I talk about learning to resist the urge to take over, make room for my child’s experience, and remember that not every hard moment needs a lesson.
Be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode!
You can take the free Potty Training Personality Training Quiz Here:
https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6a6a16f5dc2a6a6776255ee4
The Well-Rounded Potty Training Course:
https://drbethlong.thinkific.com/courses/potty-training-made-easy-course
Beyond Words: The Art of Effectively Communicating With Your Children:
https://amzn.to/3L2Nr7T
Follow Me Here:
Instagram: @drbethlong
Facebook: Beth Long, PhD
Tiktok: @drbethlong
8 Sept 2026
Season 2, Episode 11: I Forgot to Ask my Child What Happened
This week, I’m sharing I Forgot to Ask My Child What Happened. I talk about the times I accepted someone else’s version of a situation before slowing down and hearing my child’s side. This episode is about staying curious, building trust, and making sure our children know they can come to us, even when something has gone wrong.
Be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode!
You can take the free Potty Training Personality Training Quiz Here:
https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6a6a16f5dc2a6a6776255ee4
The Well-Rounded Potty Training Course:
https://drbethlong.thinkific.com/courses/potty-training-made-easy-course
Beyond Words: The Art of Effectively Communicating With Your Children:
https://amzn.to/3L2Nr7T
Follow Me Here:
Instagram: @drbethlong
Facebook: Beth Long, PhD
Tiktok: @drbethlong
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