{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Thriving Kids","title":"Q&A: How to Maintain a Positive Relationship with Your Child","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2044,"description":"In this Q&A follow-up to our conversation with Dr. Rubén Parra-Cardona, Dr. Dave answers eight listener questions about building and maintaining warm, positive relationships with your children, from toddlerhood through the teen years.He covers questions, including:-       How do I stay present during child-led play when I'm bored out of my mind?-       Can I build a positive bond with a child whose personality clashes with mine?-       How do I stop my \"inner drill sergeant\" from taking over?-       How do I keep the relationship going when my teen won't talk to me?0Key takeaways    • Being together is the most important thing. You don't have to be endlessly delighted during child-led play — just showing up can fill their emotional cup.    • It's okay to talk about your differences. When personalities clash, explicitly telling your child \"I'm devoted to building our unique relationship\" goes further than you might think.    • You can be warm without losing structure. Ditching your “inner drill sergeant” doesn't mean abandoning your values — it's a \"yes, and\" approach: maintain expectations while opening space for connection.    • Instead of questions, try descriptions. With a silent teen, use behavior descriptions, reflections, and praise instead of peppering them with questions — it resets their expectations and opens the door for genuine conversation.• Positive Parenting Thriving Kids Curriculum• Family Resource Center","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MDrkVBxL9DiP-AOjpXeqSeDkDXWr4TZ1Gmxkp6wFi2w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYTEy/ZWQ4NDgzMTE5YmUw/ZjEzYTJiMjIwNWM5/MDgyMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}