Timeless Advice To parents. Understanding the Meaning Behind Everyday Behaviors

Why do kids whine? Can I tame aggression? Why don’t they listen the first time? Why do small frustrations turn into big emotions? Is discipline a necessary part of raising children? Do punishment and rewards work?

This parent class offers a supportive space to explore the emotional meaning behind children’s everyday behaviors. It answers fundamental parent questions and explains commonly seen behaviors such as whining, complaining, not listening, tantrums, anger, and emotional meltdowns.

Instead of focusing on obedience or quick fixes, we look beneath the behavior to understand the feelings and developmental needs driving it. Rooted in a psychoanalytic approach, this class helps parents build confidence, strengthen emotional connection with their child, and set firm, loving boundaries that support growth, resilience, and healthy emotional development.