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Podcast: Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode: Episode 125: Behaviour Is Communication – And It Gets Louder When We Don’t Listen
Description: In this episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, we explore a powerful idea every parent needs to understand: behaviour is communication.
When children don’t yet have the words or skills to explain how they’re feeling, they use behaviour to send the message for them. And just like adults, when that message isn’t heard, it doesn’t disappear, it gets louder.
We talk about:
Why big, challenging behaviour is often a sign of unmet needs, not bad behaviour
How emotional overwhelm, lack of control, or difficulty with regulation can show up as ru...